New In The Ham Shack: Mercury IIIs Amplifier K7AGE 2023-03-11 | I now install my new KM3KM Mercury IIIs ham radio amplifier. #hamradio #amateurradio #km3km
New In The Ham Shack: Mercury Automatic Antenna Tuner K7AGE 2023-03-10 | I bought a KM3KM Mercury automatic antenna tuner and the IIIs solid-state amplifier. In this video, I cover the company and the installation of the antenna tuner. In my next video, I install the amplifier.km3km: km3km.comeham amplifier reviews: eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14403QRZ #3 article: qrz.com/articles/an-innovator-of-todayQRZ #4 article: qrz.com/articles/node_1669058544QRZ #9 article; qrz.com/articles/node_1673377201#hamradio #amateurradio #km3km
Part 12: Antenna Project Update K7AGE 2023-01-01 | Was there an end? Whatever happened to the tower project. Well, watch and find out #hamradio
Part 11: Using a Megger, installing a coax connector, and stringing coax. K7AGE 2022-12-25 | I use a megger to measure the leakage resistance of my coax lines to the tower. I install coax connectors. I finish by stringing the coax up the tower to the antennas.#hamradio
Email using Winlink and VARA FM K7AGE 2022-11-13 | I log into a Winklink gateway and download and upload some email messages. I use Winlink with the VARA FM modem.#hamradio
My Ham Nation Digital Presentation K7AGE 2022-11-13 | Over the past couple of weeks, I have been playing with some @M FM digital data modes. These include Packet, Winlink, VARA, VARA FM, and VAR AC. This video is an overview.PacketWinlinkVARAVARA FMSoundmodemEasytermVar AC#hamradio
Visit to the Philo Farnsworth Museum, the inventor of electronic television K7AGE 2022-08-19 | In August of 2022, I was able to stop by the Philo Farnsworth Museum in Rigby ID. Philo was the inventor of electronic television and publically demonstrated his system five years before the RCA demonstration at the 1932 Worlds Fair in New York. Philo battled David Sarnoff, president of RCA over patent claims for years. Philo won, RCA was about ready to pay royalties, and then WWII broke out, and television was shut down during the war years. The patents expired and RCA was off and running building and selling television sets to the masses. Philo did live to see the first moon landing televised from the moon.I had a quick look at the displays in the museum.Philo Farnsworth Forgotten Geniusthehistoryoftv.com/mztv-ptf-tour?fbclid=IwAR0DnhvBM2UY9AE6233zr0FWb-K3zogJMd_h9HERdT-jGEvNfxDDNunltMw
Visit to Antique Wireless Museum - 2022 K7AGE 2022-08-03 | I last visited the AWA Museum in 2019. I view some of the newer exhibits. I viewed the 1BCG and 1MO replicate transmitters. 1BCG was used in the 2021 100th anniversary of the first one way amateur contact across the Atlantic ocean. The 1MO transmitter will be used for the first amateur two way contact across the Atlantic. I also saw the new ham shack expansion to the museum. Along with other displays. I see a more in depth museum video please watch my 2019 video:youtu.be/VkVz1BMLy0APlease join AWA to support wireless history.http://www.antiquewireless.org#hamradio
Oshkosh 1: Im here, introduction K7AGE 2022-07-23 | I have arrived at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Airventure airshow in Oshkosh WI.I describe my trip from Oregon, my camping spots, our campsite and my trailer setup.#hamradio
2022 Gold Beach Oregon Fireworks K7AGE 2022-07-05 | Our local fireworks display. Before the big show, there are lots of locals firing off their fireworks.The main show is launched from a jetty that separates the Rouge River from the port. This is about 1,500 feet from my location. I advanced the audio by about 1.2 seconds to sync the audio to the video.Enjoy
Hamvention 2022 Scenes 3: Voice of America Museum K7AGE 2022-05-30 | While at Hamvention 2022 I visited the Voice of America Museum .
Hamvention 2022 Scenes 2: Contest University K7AGE 2022-05-29 | A few scenes from Contest University. You may view some of the presentations on the DX Engineering YouTube page.
Hamvention 2022 Scenes 1: Air Force Museum K7AGE 2022-05-28 | I looked around during Hamvention 2022.I spent time touring the Air Force Museum.
Radio Shelf 2.0 K7AGE 2022-04-13 | I rearrange some gear, add some monitors and update my layout.#hamradio
Antenna setup and chat K7AGE 2022-01-20 | I show how the antenna mounts on my trailer and a chat about my radio operation.#hamradio
Install new radio in camp trailer K7AGE 2022-01-13 | I describe my thoughts and the installation of new radio and antennas in my camp trailer.Icom DX Engineering Quartzfest EAA Airventure#hamradio
How to receive SSTV images from the ISS K7AGE 2021-12-23 | I show you how to receive Slow Scan TV (SSTV) images from the International Space Station (ISS).Several times a year SSTV images are sent from the ISS. In December 2021 from the 26th through the 31st SSTV images will be transmitted.A simple two-meter amateur radio, or scanner, is able to receive the signal on 145.800 MHz. You can receive the signal using the antenna on an HT, mobile antenna, or a vertical antenna mounted outside.I show you how to learn when the ISS will be in the range of your station. Heavens-Above is a good website to use and it will generate a list of passes for your station.To decode the SSTV signal you will need software on a computer or portable device. I show MMSSTV on my Windows computer decoding the SSTV signal. I also show decoding SSTV on my iPadAfter you receive your ISS images, you may apply for a certificate at -spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.phphttps://ariss.pzk.org.pl/sstv/#award_rules_enMy video of SSTV sample transmissionsyoutube.com/watch?v=sG4UhlByFyw&t=870sMy video shows how to build a simple 2 meter antennayoutube.com/watch?v=HkmD3Sgz7Q0&t=697sHeavens-Above-heavens-above.com/main.aspxMMSSTV-hamsoft.caiPad SSTVblackcatsystems.com/software/sstv.htmlOther SSTV Decoding softwareAndroidplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US&gl=USLinuxhttp://users.telenet.be/on4qz/qsstv/index.html#hamradio
Portable Operating 2 K7AGE 2021-08-13 | I go out to Sisters Rock lookout between Gold Beach and Port Orford Oregon.I operated with my Icom IC-705 into the local two-meter repeater and Winlink for email.This is some of the equipment that I was usingIcom IC-705 transceivericomamerica.comBioeonno Battery bioennopower.comAlexLoopalexloop.comSuper Antennanewsuperantenna.comPowerwerxpowerwerxcom#hamradio
Ham Radio Portable Operating K7AGE 2021-07-14 | I go out on a logging road and do a little operating on the southern Oregon coast overlooking the Pacific ocean.I check into the Brookings Pelican Bay Amateur Radio Club's noon 2-meter FM net.I the move and check into the 40-meter noontime net. I come across NI6IW which is the station on the USS Midway.I then use Winlink for radio email followed by a couple of FT8 contacts.It was an enjoyable afternoon.Randy#hamradio
Field Day 2021 K7AGE 2021-07-07 | These are my live Field Day videos. I was with the Pelican Bay Amateur Radio club in Harbor OR.#hamradio
Ham Shack Update April 2021 K7AGE 2021-04-15 | I have added some new radios to my ham shack.#hamradio
Location, maps and awards K7AGE 2021-03-04 | I talk about the various location standards are used in amateur radio. I show several maps and awards.Zooming grid square maphttp://dxcluster.ha8tks.hu/hamgeocoding/ARRL has a grid square distance calculatorhttp://contest-clubs.arrl.org/griddistancecalc.php Speaking of which way to point your antenna, Tom NS6T has a website that you can print out an Azimuthal Map based on your location.ns6t.net/azimuthTo help you keep track of the grid squares that you have worked, KE4AL has an Excel-based grid square map ke4al.wordpress.com/2018/06/29/new-and-improved-gridmaster-mapFor you FT-8 users you can use GridTracker linked with WJST-X to follow your grid squares.gridtracker.org/grid-trackerWhat Three Words, I haven’t heard much about this in relationship to amateur radio, but it is interesting. It is a location system based on 3 x 3 meter squares located around the world that are described by three words. The three words slang.cake.desk will take you to the Washington Monument. what3words.com/slang.cake.deskMouse Padamazon.com/VIPAMZ-Extended-Xxxl-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B01EMSUDDO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=VIPAMZ+Extended+Xxxl+Gaming+Mouse+Pad+-+35.4"x15.7"x0.12"&qid=1614472606&sr=8-5
Time And Clocks in the Ham Shack K7AGE 2021-02-04 | I talk about the importance of time in our ham radio activities. I then show some of the clocks that I have in the ham shack.#hamradio
New Radio Shelf Install K7AGE 2021-01-07 | I tear down the old radio setup. install my new shelf and install my radios.#hamradio
Silent Key, then what happens? K7AGE 2020-12-12 | Some ideas of how to deal with your equipment after you become a silent key.
RigExpert Stick 230 Antenna Analyzer Review K7AGE 2020-11-26 | Thanks to DX Engineering and RigExpert for supplying the Stick 230.
Radio Install by Pelican Bay Amateur Radio Club K7AGE 2020-07-30 | Club installs radio for a club member.
Part 10: Mounting The Navassa 5 Beam On The Tower K7AGE 2020-04-07 | In this episode, the JK Antennas' Navassa 5 20/17/15/12/10/6 meter beam is mounted on the tower.JK Antennasjkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.htmlDX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cabletinyurl.com/u5pymp2DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectorstinyurl.com/wdcfc3nDX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kitstinyurl.com/r2przjoDX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U PL-259 Connectorstinyurl.com/vyt5cxxDX Engineering Penetrox A Anti-Oxidants DXE-P8Atinyurl.com/wprgzquPermatex Anti-Seize Lubricant 80071tinyurl.com/yx65r9uxDX Engineering Surge Arrestors DXE-ISFL1-UF2Ktinyurl.com/y54vsj5lDX Engineering Rotator Control Line Protectorstinyurl.com/ura57p6Yaesu G-2800DXA Extra Heavy-Duty Rotator Systemstinyurl.com/vtczf9s
Part 9: Navassa 5 Elements K7AGE 2020-03-10 | Time to mount the element centers on the boom and to assemble all the elements.JK Antennasjkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.htmlDX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cabletinyurl.com/u5pymp2DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectorstinyurl.com/wdcfc3nDX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kitstinyurl.com/r2przjoDX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U PL-259 Connectorstinyurl.com/vyt5cxxDX Engineering Penetrox A Anti-Oxidants DXE-P8Atinyurl.com/wprgzquPermatex Anti-Seize Lubricant 80071tinyurl.com/yx65r9uxDX Engineering Surge Arrestors DXE-ISFL1-UF2Ktinyurl.com/y54vsj5lDX Engineering Rotator Control Line Protectorstinyurl.com/ura57p6Yaesu G-2800DXA Extra Heavy-Duty Rotator Systemstinyurl.com/vtczf9s
Part 8: Assembling the Navassa 5 Center Elements K7AGE 2020-03-03 | I build the boom and all of the center elements for the Navassa 5 HF +6 beam.JK Antennasjkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.htmlDX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cabletinyurl.com/u5pymp2DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectorstinyurl.com/wdcfc3nDX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kitstinyurl.com/r2przjoDX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U PL-259 Connectorstinyurl.com/vyt5cxxDX Engineering Penetrox A Anti-Oxidants DXE-P8Atinyurl.com/wprgzquPermatex Anti-Seize Lubricant 80071tinyurl.com/yx65r9uxDX Engineering Surge Arrestors DXE-ISFL1-UF2Ktinyurl.com/y54vsj5lDX Engineering Rotator Control Line Protectorstinyurl.com/ura57p6Yaesu G-2800DXA Extra Heavy-Duty Rotator Systemstinyurl.com/vtczf9s
Part 7:Pulling Cable Through The Conduit K7AGE 2020-02-18 | Time to slime up and pull my cable bundle through the conduit.JK Antennasjkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.htmlDX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cabletinyurl.com/u5pymp2DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectorstinyurl.com/wdcfc3nDX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kitstinyurl.com/r2przjoDX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U PL-259 Connectorstinyurl.com/vyt5cxxDX Engineering Penetrox A Anti-Oxidants DXE-P8Atinyurl.com/wprgzquPermatex Anti-Seize Lubricant 80071tinyurl.com/yx65r9uxDX Engineering Surge Arrestors DXE-ISFL1-UF2Ktinyurl.com/y54vsj5lDX Engineering Rotator Control Line Protectorstinyurl.com/ura57p6Yaesu G-2800DXA Extra Heavy-Duty Rotator Systemstinyurl.com/vtczf9s
Part 6: Installing Coax Connectors K7AGE 2020-02-11 | Time to install the DX Engineering PL259 crimp connectors.DX EngineeringDX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cabletinyurl.com/u5pymp2DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectorstinyurl.com/wdcfc3nDX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kitstinyurl.com/r2przjoDX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U PL-259 Connectorstinyurl.com/vyt5cxxDX Engineering Penetrox A Anti-Oxidants DXE-P8Atinyurl.com/wprgzquPermatex Anti-Seize Lubricant 80071tinyurl.com/yx65r9uxDX Engineering Surge Arrestors DXE-ISFL1-UF2Ktinyurl.com/y54vsj5lDX Engineering Rotator Control Line Protectorstinyurl.com/ura57p6Yaesu G-2800DXA Extra Heavy-Duty Rotator Systemstinyurl.com/vtczf9s
Part 5: Cable Preparation K7AGE 2020-02-04 | In this video, I show you the DX Engineering parts that I will be using and preparing all the cables to go into the conduit.DX EngineeringDX Engineering 400MAX Low-Loss 50-ohm Bulk Coaxial Cabletinyurl.com/u5pymp2DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectorstinyurl.com/wdcfc3nDX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kitstinyurl.com/r2przjoDX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U PL-259 Connectorstinyurl.com/vyt5cxxDX Engineering Penetrox A Anti-Oxidants DXE-P8Atinyurl.com/wprgzquPermatex Anti-Seize Lubricant 80071tinyurl.com/yx65r9uxDX Engineering Surge Arrestors DXE-ISFL1-UF2Ktinyurl.com/y54vsj5lDX Engineering Rotator Control Line Protectorstinyurl.com/ura57p6Yaesu G-2800DXA Extra Heavy-Duty Rotator Systemstinyurl.com/vtczf9s
