IC7100 A-Z #16 My Mobile Setup Ham Radio A2Z 2021-11-11 | 00:00 - Start00:12 - Introduction00:49 - IC-7100 Output Power03:12 - Mobile Contact Excerpts05:39 - Control Head Mounting10:20 - HF Antenna Mount13:03 - VHF/UHF Antenna Mount13:26 - Main Unit & Tuner mount18:51 - Final ThoughtsThis is a quick tour of my mobile setup. It's not the neatest or best setup in the world, but it works well for me.HR A2Z companion website: https://a-2-z.tech/Items mentioned in the video:Note, I have no affiliation with Wolf River CoilsWolf River Coils: wolfrivercoils.com/products.htmlThe link below is an Amazon affiliate link. I earn a small commission from items purchased.RAM Mounts: amzn.to/30aBQf9
Mobile Antenna Freeze #antenna #deepfreeze Ham Radio A2Z 2025-01-05 | Mobile antennas are pretty frozen today as well. I'm not expecting any issues with them, but you never know.
Antenna Freeze 2025 #antenna #deepfreeze Ham Radio A2Z 2025-01-05 | Did the antenna survive the night?
Remote Tuners Why & How Ham Radio A2Z 2024-12-20 | This time we look at why you might want to use a remote tuner and one way to get power to them from your shack.Longwire Endfed Setup video: youtu.be/LIcDbVxBdScLongwire Endfed Performance video: youtu.be/Lahq64xwglcARRL Coax Loss article: arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/q1106037.pdfHRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/Check out the A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/Check out my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2z
Long Wire Endfed Part 2 - Performance Ham Radio A2Z 2024-11-17 | In this video we will look at the performance of the long wire we put up last time.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/Check out the A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/Check out my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zVideo link for last video where we put up the long wire:youtu.be/LIcDbVxBdScLinks for items used in the video.(NOTE: Amazon links are affiliate links. They don't change your price, but I get a small comission if you buy something)14 AWG Aluminum Fence wire: Amazon: amzn.to/40GBqdo Tractor Supply: tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/american-farmworks-14-gauge-aluminum-wire-1-4-mileDual rated aluminum splicer: Amazon: amzn.to/4epiq6y HomeDepot: homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-14-2-AWG-Aluminum-Dual-Rated-Splicer-Reducer-2-Pack-G61101HD/310741687Noalox: Amazon: amzn.to/3AKFzm0 HomeDepot: homedepot.com/p/IDEAL-Noalox-Anti-Oxidant-Compound-0-5-oz-30-024/202276207Scotch self fusing tape: Amazon: amzn.to/48MolkX HomeDepot: homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-10-ft-x-0-065-in-2228-Rubber-Mastic-Electrical-Tape-Black-50727-BA-5/202195402Dogbone Insulators: Amazon: amzn.to/3YMa0QY
Long Wire End-fed Antenna Ham Radio A2Z 2024-11-12 | This is a walkthrough of my initial installation of a very long end-fed antenna.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/Check out the A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/Check out my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zVideo link for antenna launcher video mentioned in this one: 80 Meter Off-Center Fed Dipole repair - Again!Links for items used in the video.(NOTE: Amazon links are affiliate links. They don't change your price, but I get a small comission if you buy something)14 AWG Aluminum Fence wire: Amazon: amzn.to/40GBqdo Tractor Supply: tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/american-farmworks-14-gauge-aluminum-wire-1-4-mileDual rated aluminum splicer: Amazon: amzn.to/4epiq6y HomeDepot: homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-14-2-AWG-Aluminum-Dual-Rated-Splicer-Reducer-2-Pack-G61101HD/310741687Noalox: Amazon: amzn.to/3AKFzm0 HomeDepot: homedepot.com/p/IDEAL-Noalox-Anti-Oxidant-Compound-0-5-oz-30-024/202276207Scotch self fusing tape: Amazon: amzn.to/48MolkX HomeDepot: homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-10-ft-x-0-065-in-2228-Rubber-Mastic-Electrical-Tape-Black-50727-BA-5/202195402Dogbone Insulators: Amazon: amzn.to/3YMa0QY
IC7100 A to Z #24 Band Scope Pt 2 Ham Radio A2Z 2024-10-25 | This is a link to the 1st video:IC7100 A to Z #23 Band ScopeThis is a follow-up to the last video showing a feature I missed: Continuous scansPlease like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link, even if you purchase items not in my store if you go to Amazon through this link.These commissions help me keep the channel going.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC7100 A to Z #23 Band Scope Ham Radio A2Z 2024-10-08 | This time we look at the Simple Band Scope, as Icom describes it in the IC-7100 manual. It is not a continuous, real-time spectrum monitor like we have in many new rigs. But, it does help you check activity across the band and find signals when the band is a little quiet.Please like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link, even if you purchase items not in my store if you go to Amazon through this link.These commissions help me keep the channel going.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
Remote Multimeter Ham Radio A2Z 2024-09-17 | A multimeter with a bluetooth connection and a phone app can be a great help in troubleshooting both ends of a long wire when you don't have somebody else to help you.This video looks at troubleshooting a house wiring electrical problem, but it applies equally to troubleshooting long coax runs, rotator cables or other control wires.Fluke 3000FC multimeter on Amazon: amzn.to/3TwkYs6This is an affiliate link.Please like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link, even if you purchase items not in my store if you go to Amazon through this link.These commissions help me keep the channel going.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/Check out the A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
Icom Clock Settings Ham Radio A2Z 2024-09-05 | I recorded this video while traveling. I took my IC-705 along and it reminded me that using the UTC offset on the radio's built-in clock can be more trouble than it is worth.Please like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link, even if you purchase items not in my store if you go to Amazon through this link.These commissions help me keep the channel going.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
July 2024 Update Ham Radio A2Z 2024-07-10 | I've had a full plate for a couple months. Just wanted to post an update with a couple recent happenings.Please like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link, even if you purchase items not in my store if you go to Amazon through this link.These commissions help me keep the channel going.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
Icom Accessory Connector Signals Ham Radio A2Z 2024-05-05 | 00:00 - Start00:02 - Introduction00:47 - Icom Connector standards02:52 - Audio trouble notice03:00 - 13.8 Volt signal05:40 - 8 volt signal06:52 - SEND, HSEND, VSEND Signals14:46 - SQL-S Signal16:34 - AF Output Signal23:36 - MOD input signal26:49 - BAND Signal32:16 - ALC Signal33:28 - FSKK or RTTYK Signal35:36 - BDT and TKEY Signals36:11 - SummaryThis is a description of the standard accessory connector signals on Icom HF radios and what they are used for.These descriptions apply not only to the IC-7100 and IC-7300, but to almost all Icom HF and HF-VHF-UHF radios made since 1987.Please like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link, even if you purchase items not in my store if you go to Amazon through this link.These commissions help me keep the channel going.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
Eclipse 2024 Highlights Ham Radio A2Z 2024-04-11 | Some views from our visit to Doniphan, MO for eclipse weekend.Please like 👍and Subscribe 👌 Thank you for watching ❤️.HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
Eclipse 2024 Invitation to Participate Ham Radio A2Z 2024-04-03 | Solar Eclipse Resources:Eclipse Viewing Safety Information and products:science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safetyeclipse.aas.org/eye-safetyhttps://nso.edu/for-public/eclipse-safety/Solar Eclipse glasses & filters (NOTE- these are affiliate links)I have selected items that are available for 1 or 2 day Prime deliveryamzn.to/3PIqiXqamzn.to/4ayTybzamzn.to/4cI9c5FHamSCI.org:Main Page: hamsci.orgSolar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) Rules: hamsci.org/seqp-rulesOther eclipse events & projects: hamsci.org/eclipseEclipse Livestream resources:https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipsescience.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/livespace.com/watch-total-solar-eclipse-april-8-online-free-livestreamsNASA Interactive eclipse map:eclipse-explorer.smce.nasa.govState Highway & Traffic Information:txdot.gov/about/newsroom/stories/total-guide-to-texas-eclipse-travel.htmlardot.gov/2024-eclipseidot.illinois.gov/about-idot/stay-connected/events/solar-eclipse-2024.htmlin.gov/dhs/solar-eclipse-2024/travel-informationtransportation.ohio.gov511ny.org/#:Alertsmaine.gov/governor/mills/eclipse2024HRA2Z Channel Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
IC705 A2Z #15 - Scanning functions Ham Radio A2Z 2024-04-01 | 00:00 - Start00:31 - Introduction01:14 - Accessing Scan Funtion01:31 - Memory Scan Menu02:03 - VFO-Program Scan Menu02:30 - Memory Mode Scanning03:37 - Temporary Skip Feature05:16 - Memory Scanning Modes05:56 - Mode Select Scan08:30 - Scan Speeds08:52 - Temporary Skip Settings10:02 - General Scan Settings13:50 - Delta Frequency Scan15:27 - Select Memory Scan19:47 - VFO-Program scan mode20:51 - Recall Button21:22 - Program Scan Edge Settings26:48 - Wrap upThanks for watching!Links:Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zNote: This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission from your purchases at this link.HRA2Z Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
St. Louis Winterfest 2024 Ham Radio A2Z 2024-02-04 | Join me for a quick walk through of the St. Louis Winterfest.Thanks for watching!Please check out my companion website here: https://a-2-z.tech/ Check out my Amazon affiliate store here: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zCheck out the new A2Z Tech store here: https://store.a-2-z.tech/You can find Kyle's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@AA0Z
RTTY Roundup with FLDigi Ham Radio A2Z 2024-01-15 | 00:00 - Start00:53 - Setup01:28 - Config Dialog04:56 - Macro Setup11:31 - FLDigi Screen Layout13:42 - Operating the contest14:31 - QSY Button18:13 - SummaryThis time I walk you through my setup for using FLDigi to operate the ARRL RTTY Roundup.Thanks for watching!You can download FLDigi from Sourceforge here: sourceforge.net/projects/fldigi/filesYou can also get it directly from the w1hkj website here:http://www.w1hkj.comPlease check out my companion website here: https://a-2-z.tech/ Check out my Amazon affiliate store here: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zAnd, check out the new A2Z Tech store here: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
External SWR Meter Placement Ham Radio A2Z 2023-12-03 | In this video we will look at using an external SWR/Power meter and how it's location in your station wiring affects what it is telling you.Thanks for watching!Please check out the companion website here: https://a-2-z.tech/Check out my Amazon affiliate store here: amazon.com/shop/hamradioa2zAnd, check out the new A2Z Tech store here: https://store.a-2-z.tech/
MiniBar Kits Are Now Available Ham Radio A2Z 2023-10-11 | Quick update to let everyone know that MiniBar crowbar circuit kits are now available.A2Z Tech Store: https://store.a-2-z.tech/Ham Radio A2Z Companion website: https://a-2-z.tech/SpyroPyro 100 Car Batteries video links:Full Video: youtu.be/ywaTX-nLm6Y?si=vc7GX5goq-Yd5TP5Crowbar Demonstration (17:25): youtu.be/ywaTX-nLm6Y?si=eVzzAYpsdiZex6b1&t=1044SCR Demonstration: (25:30): youtu.be/ywaTX-nLm6Y?si=X5yVjoXHXx7DTTwU&t=1453
AndonStar Digital Microscope Review Ham Radio A2Z 2023-09-16 | 00:00 - Start01:14 - Unboxing04:42 - Assembly09:52 - Testing12:06 - Sample Microscope slide14:21 - Circuit Board closer view16:33 - Display and Menus18:28 - Conclusions20:34 - Remote Control functions22:06 - USB Output & SoftwareThis time we look at the Andonstar AD207S-Pro digital microscope.A digital microscope can be a handy tool if you are building or repairing circuits with surface mount components or any small parts.Full disclosure: Andonstar provided this microscope to me for this review.Here's a link if you're interested in this microscope or one of their other similar models:amzn.to/3r71Rda - This is an affiliate link.Here's the link to the companion website for the channel:https://a-2-z.tech/
Mini-Bar Introduction Ham Radio A2Z 2023-09-05 | This video explains what crowbar circuits are and how they work. It also introduces the MiniBar. This is a small crowbar circuit with a built-in fuse and Anderson PowerPoles for the input and output. It is designed to go between a power supply and transceiver, or any other sensitive, electronic load.The Mini-Bar is designed to trip at about 15 volts. This is conservatively below the maximum voltage for most radios. At the same time, it is well above the normal power supply voltage of 13.8 volts and also well above normal automotive alternator charging voltages.I plan to sell the MiniBars once I get production and pricing worked out. If you would rather build your own, I've placed a schematic and theory of operation info in the Projects section of my website. I've also included a complete KiCad project archive if you want to make your own PC boards or modify the design.Here's a link to the project: https://a-2-z.tech/home/projects/minibar-crowbar-circuit/Link to Bad Fuses videos mentioned in this video:Bad Fuses: youtu.be/apQU_VuJlFUBad Fuses Part 2: youtu.be/mJ97tVmZizQThe main channel website is here: https://a-2-z.tech/Tee-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, etc. ----If you're interested, check out the swag store here: hamradioa2z.myspreadshop.com Thanks for watching!
Bad Fuses Part 2 Ham Radio A2Z 2023-07-19 | This is a 2nd look at cheap generic fuses and hopefully answers to some of the most common comments from the previous video.ATC Blade Fuse Datasheets:littelfuse.com/media?resourcetype=datasheets&itemid=43dcdce8-8ca2-426f-8998-7e566f048d40&filename=littelfuse-datasheet-287-atof-r2.7eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/electrical-circuit-protection/fuses/bussmann-series-blade-fuses/bus-ele-ds-2009-atc.pdfHRA2Z companion website: https://a-2-z.tech/HRA2Z T-shirts, Coffee mugs, etc.: hamradioa2z.myspreadshop.com
Bad Fuses Ham Radio A2Z 2023-07-04 | This video looks at the quality - or lack thereof - of cheap, no-name automotive blade fuses.ATC Blade Fuse Datasheets:littelfuse.com/media?resourcetype=datasheets&itemid=43dcdce8-8ca2-426f-8998-7e566f048d40&filename=littelfuse-datasheet-287-atof-r2.7eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/electrical-circuit-protection/fuses/bussmann-series-blade-fuses/bus-ele-ds-2009-atc.pdfHRA2Z companion website: https://a-2-z.tech/HRA2Z Merch site: hamradioa2z.myspreadshop.com
10 Meter Fun Ham Radio A2Z 2023-05-30 | Some encouragement for everyone to check out HF on 10 meters, especially Technicians.Check out Mike, K8MRD's channel here: youtube.com/@K8MRD/streamsChannel related merch - more general ham radio stuff coming soon...hamradioa2z.myspreadshop.comCheck out the companion website to this channel here:https://a-2-z.tech/
ARES-SATERN 2023 Search & Rescue Drill Ham Radio A2Z 2023-04-16 | Check out some highlights from the Johnson County Kansas ARES annual nighttime Search and Rescue exercise .Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Information: arrl.org/aresSalvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) Information: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/satern-programNote: The Salvation Army websites re-direct you to different regional sites based on your location.For general information, you may find more information doing a web search for: "Salvation Army SATERN"Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Information: usraces.orgCommunity Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Information: fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/preparedness-activities-webinars/community-emergency-response-teamNote: For more information about CERT contact your county Emergency Management Office.Check out the companion website for Ham Radio A2Z here: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC-705 A2Z #14 Spectrum Scope Part 2 Ham Radio A2Z 2023-03-23 | 00:00 - Start00:33 - Clearing Max Hold Display03:26 - Waveform Type Fill+Line04:17 - Waveform Colors07:20 - Waterfall Display On/Off08:27 - Waterfall Speed10:27 - Waterfall Size11:17 - Waterfall Peak Color Level14:02 - Waterfall Marker Auto-hide14:52 - Customizing Fixed Edges17:31 - Setting custom edges for 60 Meters21:18 - Scope Scroll ModesYou can find part 1 here: youtu.be/_UkyC3JNEAQIONOSONDE LINKS:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosonde youtu.be/9HpeywtFSZY catalog.data.gov/dataset/ionosonde-stations Please check out the companion website to this channel: https://a-2-z.tech/ Thanks for watching!
IC-705 A2Z #13 Spectrum Scope Part 1 Ham Radio A2Z 2023-03-16 | 00:00 - Start01:29 - Turning On Spectrum Scope01:41 - Expand the scope01:55 - Center mode02:30 - Max Hold02:54 - Fixed Mode03:20 - Scope Zoom instant tuning05:06 - Ionosonde zooming across display06:03 - Adjusting the Span in Center mode07:36 - Change Edges in Fixed mode08:23 - Marker off scope indicator09:36 - Hold button10:03 - Spectrum Scope Settings10:17 - Scope during Tx Setting11:30 - Max Hold Settings12:49 - Center Type Display Settings16:58 - Marker position settings18:45 - VBW - Video BandWidth Setting20:09 - Averaging Settings21:18 - Page 2 of scope soft keys21:35 - Scope Speed22:36 - Scope Reference Level23:50 - Fixed Mode Marker optionsIONOSONDE LINKS:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosondeyoutu.be/9HpeywtFSZYcatalog.data.gov/dataset/ionosonde-stationsPlease check out the companion website to this channel:https://a-2-z.tech/Thanks for watching!
Fixing LED Light RFI Ham Radio A2Z 2023-02-04 | I recently turned on my IC-7300 to find repeating noise across all HF bands. It turned out to be from some cheap WiFi LED lights that I had installed. This is a quick look at my journey to try to fix it.Here are links to some different clip on ferrite choke assortments:(Note these are affiliate links)amzn.to/40ny0tLamzn.to/3HsyKoCAlso check out the companion website for this channel at: https://a-2-z.tech/
Channel & Icom Interface Update 2023 Ham Radio A2Z 2023-01-17 | This is a short video on plans for 2023 and an update on the Icom Accessory Interface.1st rev of IC-7100 Squelch interface: https://a-2-z.tech/home/projects/ic-7100-squelch-circuit/HRA2Z companion website: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC 7300 A to Z #47 Mic PTT Menu Setting Ham Radio A2Z 2022-11-17 | This time we'll look at the PTT Port Function menu item that was added in firmware version 1.41. We'll see how it can fix a minor aggravation if you're used to clicking the mic button to stop Voice transmit memory transmissions.Previous video series about the Firmware version 1.40 update:youtu.be/Y5nsVfhe0MUyoutu.be/gY5q9vKtcdkyoutu.be/PWVUBjTcLX4Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC705 A to Z #12 Voice Recorder Ham Radio A2Z 2022-09-25 | 00:00 - Opening00:48 - Introduction02:38 - Recording Setup03:03 - Getting into Record Menu03:27 - Recording Options05:00 - PTT Auto Record08:01 - Looking for a contact09:06 - Recording a contact10:55 - Looking at recordings on computer22:44 - Listening to Recorded contact24:10 - Summary of record features25:15 - Info to copy file data into txt file26:57 - Conclusions28:22 - BlooperThis time we look at how to setup and use the IC-705 voice recorder. It is a great tool to help with after-the-fact logging when you're operating POTA, SOTA or any type of portable/mobile operation.It's especially helpful if you're operating PARACHUTE MOBILE.Speaking of parachute mobile, be sure to check out Carlos, KD9OLN's channel at:youtube.com/c/LifeAtTerminalVelocityI talk about FileList in the video. You can find a video about how to use that here:youtu.be/JLZsoyjdtaABe sure to check out my companion website here:https://a-2-z.tech/
IC7100 A to Z #22 Squelch Circuit Update Ham Radio A2Z 2022-09-13 | This is a look at the latest update on the audio mute circuit and how it is working. I did find a few inconveniences with it. I also started working on a circuit board for the circuit and got a little carried away with other features.Link to using Voice transmit memories: youtu.be/oR2F6ueFi4g(Note: this was for the IC-7300, but they operate the same on the 7100)Link to schematic if you want to build it yourself:https://a-2-z.tech/home/projects/ic-7100-squelch-circuit/Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/Links to items I've purchased or used in videos: https://a-2-z.tech/stuff/(Note: these are Amazon affiliate links. I get a small commission if you purchase from the link. It does not affect your price)
Huntsville Hamfest 2022 & HF on the Way Home Ham Radio A2Z 2022-08-25 | The part 2 of the recap of my Huntsville Hamfest trip with a little HF mobile frustration on the way home.Please check out the companion website for this channel here: https://a-2-z.tech/Thanks for watching!73,TomWA2IVD
Huntsville 2022 trip Pt1 - YouTube POTA Party Ham Radio A2Z 2022-08-21 | In case you want to follow my trip out to the Huntsville Hamfest, this is part 1.A number of YouTubers gathered at Monte Sano State Park on Friday for some fellowship and to do a little bit of POTA operation.It was a great way to begin a hamfest trip.Please check out the companion website for this channel here: https://a-2-z.tech/Thanks for watching!73,TomWA2IVD
IC-7100 Accessory Audio Squelch Circuit Ham Radio A2Z 2022-08-07 | This is just a quick to share some success I just had building an audio switching circuit to squelch the audio coming out of the ACCessory connector. One of the quirks with the IC-7100 is that the audio out of the accessory jack does not go through the squelch circuit. That means that on a VHF/UHF FM frequency, you would hear constant white noise/static if you pipe this audio to your car stereo or any other amplifier system.The Accessory connector does have a pin that tells you if the squelch is opened or closed. So I connected the squelch output to the audio switch and piped that output into my truck audio system. Now I have squelched audio!I intend to make this into a full project video in the future.I am considering designing a printed circuit board for this circuit. Please leave a note in the comments if you would be interested in buying a circuit card or maybe a complete kit for this circuit.The audio switch is based on information I found on this website:neatcircuits.com/audiosw/index.htmlPlease check out the companion website for this channel here: https://a-2-z.tech/Thanks for watching!
Transmit Audio on Icom Touchscreen Radios Ham Radio A2Z 2022-08-01 | Have you lost transmit audio from you're touchscreen Icom radio? We'll look at some common settings issues that could cause that and show you how to select the correct settings.This video applies to the IC-705, IC-7100, IC-7300, IC-7610 and IC-9700 radios.Check out the companion website for this channel here: https://a-2-z.tech/
Icom USB Drivers & Windows 11 Ham Radio A2Z 2022-06-30 | My laptop upgraded to Windows 11 and mysteriously forgot how to talk to my Icom radio.This is a short video to go through the process of fixing that in case anyone else is having a similar issue.My issue occurred with my IC-7300. I expect this issue affects any USB connected Icom radio with Windows 11, at least on some computers.
IC7100 A to Z #20 Noise Blanker Operation Ham Radio A2Z 2022-05-28 | 00:00 - Start00:19 - Intro01:11 - Noise Blanker Description03:16 - Starting Engine04:46 - Noise Blanker Settings06:51 - Noise Blanker Level, Depth & Width10:11 - Noise Blanker on a weak station11:33 - OutroThis video reviews the operations and settings for the Noise Blanker. Although this video is specific to the Icom IC-7100, the settings and operation will be similar on most recent HF radios equipped with that function.Related videos on mobile operation:IC7100 A to Z #15 - HF Mobile & Using the Voice Recorderyoutu.be/PNg3iZrEN7QIC7100 A-Z #16 My Mobile Setupyoutu.be/bKMXoUUqcWoHam Radio A-2-Z companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC7100 A to Z #19 Tunable Memories Ham Radio A2Z 2022-04-24 | Videos on IC-7100 memory programming:IC-7100 from A to Z #7 Memories part 1:youtu.be/zbEKca1-SNAIC-7100 from A to Z #8 Memories Part 2:youtu.be/nZp587t7xoUIC-7100 from A to Z #9 Memories - Part 3:youtu.be/-WDLaajwebsThe companion website for Ham Radio A-2-Z:https://a-2-z.tech/
Quartzfest 2022 Pico Balloon Launch Ham Radio A2Z 2022-01-29 | This is a video of a couple of Pico Balloon launches at Quartzfest 2022.Pico Balloons are ultra-light balloons and payloads that are designed to rise to a set altitude and then remain at that altitude. Some Pico Balloons have gone around the world multiple times before they were lost.5 balloons were launched at Quartzfest this year. 4 of the balloons have APRS transmitters on them. So their locations will only be reported when they are over a populated area and in range of an APRS gateway receiver. The 5th balloon has both an APRS transmitter and a WSPR transmitter operating on 20 meters. So this balloon can be tracked even when it is far out over an ocean or other unpopulated area.If you'd like to track these balloons, you can follow the links below:N6JED-1: https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FN6JED-1&timerange=3600&tail=3600KJ6CPU-12: https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FKJ6CPU-12&timerange=3600&tail=3600N6JED-15: https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FN6JED-15&timerange=3600&tail=3600N6JED-2: https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FN6JED-2&timerange=3600&tail=3600N6CVO-15: https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FN6CVO-15&timerange=3600&tail=3600General information about Pico Balloons: picoballoons.net qrp-labs.com/lightaprs/n6cvo11.html One of the main forums for Pico Balloons is on Groups.io: groups.io/g/picoballoon Membership in this group requires approval from the moderators.Please check out the companion website for this channel at: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC7100 A to Z #18 Weather Radio Functions Ham Radio A2Z 2022-01-28 | Did you know that the IC-7100 has NOAA weather radio receive functions pre-programmed into it? It also has a weather alert feature that will automatically switch to the weather radio when any hazardous weather alert is broadcast. In this video we take a look at those features and how to use them.Be sure to check out my companion website here:https://a-2-z.tech/
IC-7100 A to Z #17 HM-151 Remote Control Mic Ham Radio A2Z 2021-12-05 | 00:00 - Start00:17 - Introduction01:39 - Remote Mic Settings Menu02:35 - Mic AF Out discussion03:55 - Function Key Settings08:52 - Mode Select Settings09:56 - Mic Buttons Demonstration10:59 - MPAD Function button demonstration12:39 - Mode Button Demonstration13:35 - B and changing demonstration14:42 - Tuner Button Demonstration15:26 - Speech / Lock button demonstration18:52 - Alternate Mic ExplanationThis is a look at the HM-151 Remote Control Microphone, it's functions and associated settings.Previous videos mentioned:IC-7100 from A to Z #10 Memo Pad (MPAD) functionIC7100 A-Z #16 My Mobile SetupIcom HM-151 mic from Amazon: amzn.to/3puharlNote: This is an affiliate link. I receive a small commission if you buy from this link. It doesn't change your price.About TS (Tuning Step) option for a Function button:If you choose this option, pressing the button is the same as touching the khz digit on the display. It will switch the main tuning knob from normal tuning to "step" tuning. It will tune in whatever step size you have programmed for the mode you are in. If you press it again, it turns step tuning off.If you press and hold the button, it will bring up the step size options on the display.AB5N Microphone Upgrade website: 7000mic.comNote: I have no affiliation with and no direct experience with AB5N.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you like the channel
Santa Fe Trail ARC - POTA 3-fer Ham Radio A2Z 2021-10-28 | The Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club hosted a POTA activation at Lone Elm Park in Olathe, KS on October 9, 2021This video provides some background about Parks On The Air and has some highlights of the day's activities.Parks on the air main site: parksontheair.comPOTA Map & Stats site: https://pota.app/#/mapPossibly Parks on the Air originating site: http://www.hamparks.orgSanta Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club site: sftarc.orgHRA2Z companion website: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC-705 A to Z #10 Memories & Memory Functions Ham Radio A2Z 2021-10-13 | This time we look at how the IC-705 memories are organized and how to access and program them.You can follow along in the IC-705 Advanced Manual on pages 7-1 through 7-5.Companion Website: https://a-2-z.tech/
IC7100 A to Z #15 - HF Mobile & Using the Voice Recorder Ham Radio A2Z 2021-10-01 | In this video we'll look at how to use the IC7100 Voice Recorder function to help with logging while operating HF mobile when you're driving. I'll review the recorder settings and how to find the metadata that the rig adds to the files so you can see operating frequency and mode along with the audio, date and time.Icom Manual reference:IC-7100 Advanced Instructions - Section 14 "Voice Memory Function" pages 14-2 - 14-16Check out the companion website for the channel at: https://a-2-z.tech/Thanks for watching!
IC 705 A to Z #9 Playback and Decoding ISS-SSTV Ham Radio A2Z 2021-08-14 | In this video we'll look at how to playback recordings that you make on the IC-705. We'll also look at how to use Slow Scan TV software to decode picture transmissions that you recorded from the International Space Station.The ISS Quick Recording Setup video is here: youtu.be/R-4qFWlfZz8MMSSTV / Hamsoft Main Page: hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.phpDirect link to MMSSTV YONIQ Page: hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv-yoniq.phpMicro-USB cable with ferrite filter suitable for use with IC-705 6ft.: amzn.to/3iKoUTN 10ft. Version: amzn.to/2VZE4vTNote, these are affiliate links.https://a-2-z.tech/ Companion Website for channel.
