The best ham radio accessory I wanted for my QCX/QDX transceivers! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-01-03 | Mini QRP SWR HF Short Wave Meter Power Meter + OLED + Battery + Based on G8GYW. It’s a long commercial name for a very small Ham Radio accessory. I wanted something small to measure my QDX and QCX transceivers (from QRPLabs) output power and antenna SWR , especially while operating outdoorsy. This tiny meter proved to be the right choice for me due to its nearly matchbox size and acceptable accuracy. This product is based on the open source project by Mike, G8GYW and his original design is publicly available on his Github site. The version of the commercial product in this video, though is a bit more sophisticated in that the USB-C port has been added and values of some components changed. The meter comes with no schematic diagram or links to it , as also without a link to the firmware upgrade. If you happen to know where to get one, or both, please leave a comment in the comment section here. This Power SWR meter is available on major internet trade platforms. The link below is my affiliate link to Amazon. If you buy through it, I will earn a small commission without extra costs for you. amzn.to/3Ln1ySmOr the direct link to Amazon.com:amazon.com/Standing-1-6MHz-30MHz-Shortwave-communication-function/dp/B09XJK8D66/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1JB4V9UWQJ0HJ&keywords=mini%2BSWR%2Bpower%2Bmeter&qid=1694540767&sprefix=mini%2Bswr%2Bpower%2Bmeter%2Caps%2C292&sr=8-2&th=1Thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to keep this channel running! This is my first video this year. So Happy and peaceful 2023 to you and your’s!73! Linas LY2H
Configuring YAESU FT-710 and PC on FT8: a quick start tips! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-10-06 | How to configure YAESU FT-710 amateur radio transceiver and my PC computer for a FT8 mode? That’s a question I often get from my viewers and subscribers (remember, subscribers are the first to get the answer!).The number of menus and buttons, sometimes complicated navigation scares off some operators from starting this amazing digital mode of FT8. But it’s just a myth! Everything is pretty simple and comes, basically , to a single button push! If you were one of those reluctant to start running FT8, watch this video first !Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing to my channel if you like my videos.Thanks for watching!73! @Linas_LY2H
9:1 or 4:1? Which UNUN is best for a random wire vertical? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-08-24 | Random wire verticals are often recommended to use with the 9:1 Unun. But is it really the only good one ? How about 4:1? This video gives me an answer after I tried both types of transformers with my 29 foot vertical antenna. One transformer is made by CG Antennas, the other one- by Balun Designs. I’m not affiliate with neither of two companies. Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing to my channel if you like my videos.Thanks for watching!73! @Linas_LY2H
Windcamp IC-705 Go-Bag in the field: carried more than I thought it would! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-07-22 | Windcamp IC-705 Go-bag is an accessory that could change your mind about portability of the Icom IC-705 transceiver. For me, it is one of the best radios in the market, but taking it to the park was always a bit of inconvenience due to a bulky size of this rig. But the emergence of the Windcamp Go Bag changed my perception as I can bring now to the field much more things than the radio alone! I was not expecting this! I have no affiliation with Windcamp company whatsoever , I bought the Go Bag entirely with my own money. Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing to my channel if you like my videos.Thanks for watching!73! @Linas_LY2HMy other video on how to run FT8 on IC-705 wirelessly with the Android phone:youtu.be/UNH5mdsCJ38?si=PJuXWWqwlsanaZtM
Manual ATU: Z-Match vs MFJ-971 - which tuner is best for a ZS6BKW Antenna? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-06-24 | Manual Antenna Tuners: do we still use them in our shacks, or only the Automatic Tuning Units prevail? I’m trying to find an answer to this question by comparing two manual tuners, the Chinese-made Z-Match and the MFJ-971 in tuning my ZS6BKW Doublet Antenna.Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing to my channel if you like my videos.Thanks for watching!73! @Linas_LY2HLinks to the other videos referred to in this video:1. Z-Match tuner modyoutu.be/sgOpwG_EbKs?si=kR9DKrIjDH792u342. My version of the ZS6BKW Antennayoutu.be/CgvBH9iADMg?si=I2q6nhgKvtj0DwUm3. STL file for the 3D-printed Dipole Centre Holderhttps://www.printables.com/model/6213...
MA-12 portable 100W HF GP antenna: how to get it work better on 30m band ! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-05-10 | MA-12 100W portable HF vertical antenna is a very good antenna, when we need a compromise between rapid deployment functionality and HF radiation efficiency. It is designed to work with no tuner on 40m to 6m bands. Although on 30m the supplied 40m loading coil is too big an inductance and takes to shortening down the antenna by half to achieve the resonance on 30m. This is not efficient solution. In this video, I present my own solution with a separate coil. It works really good, I’ve tried it in the park with my Yaesu FT-891!Link to my previous MA-12 antenna review video:youtu.be/dowVC_BP4GA?si=kH49KanYZqqc3ZupPlease leave your comments in the comment section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
MA-12 , 100W portable HF GP antenna: tuning is easy with NO tuner! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-04-21 | MA-12 100 W portable HF Ground Plane antenna is also known as MC-750. Both are, actually, the same. In this video, I took the MA-12 to the park and gave it a good challenge on 40m and up! I am overally pleased with the performance of the MA-12, but the 30m band is a bit tricky with this antenna. To make it easy, the antenna needs a mod for this band. The mod is featured elsewhere on my channel. I will put a link to this video here, as long as it comes out. Please come back and check it out!Please leave your comments in the comment section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
QMX On The Go with Flight Deck, AX1 antenna and a Solar Power Bank! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-03-22 | QMX Ham Radio transceiver from QRPLabs is a unique SDR providing 5W output on 5 HF bands in CW and digital modes. It is very small in size and loved by many operators as a portable radio. What does it take to get it on the go - this video looks for an answer.At the time of filming and editing this video, this radio was only operating CW and Digital modes. It has been updated in late March 2025 to run also on SSB. Please look for my other videos for the review of this new great feature!Please leave your comments in the comment section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
YAESU FT-710 in the park: the WOW! radio! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-02-24 | YAESU FT-710 Ham Radio transceiver is good for the SOTA, POTA and other outdoorsy activities. I have mine for few years now, but this was my first test of this radio in activating the park in WWFF parks program. What I have learned during operation is put in this video.This video is one of the “Radio in The Park” series, where I test various radios in the field operations. Please check this channel for other radios field reviews.Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
Is Icom IC-7300 good for parks? Can a simple whip POTA? A practical test on the air! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2025-01-22 | Icom IC-7300 Ham Radio transceiver is an ever-popular radio among the radio amateurs around the world. It’s a fully SDR technology tat makes this radio attractive, as it offers lots of practical features and convenience of operation. But is this radio good for parks? Can it work smoothly with a simple whip, is a built-in Antenna tuner of any use? All the answers are in this video!Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
BaMaKey TP-III. Best quality portable CW paddle? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-12-24 | BaMaKey TP-III is a Ham Radio CW paddle made in Germany by the Bamatech company. It is designed for portable operator in mind and thus, has got some nice features to make your work in the field pure fun. This review is my honest opinion, I have no affiliation with the company and I bought this nice paddle on my own money. My other video featuring mods for an old FT-817ND is here:youtu.be/GLd5LfuVlpU?si=GPosvlOHRc7Vuh-cPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
QMX+ all-band qrp: it took me two to get one working, but it works great now! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-11-30 | QMX+ Ham Radio qrp all-bands HF transceiver kit produced and sold by the QRP-labs company is a very good value for money, it performs very well, if assembled correctly and all components are of good quality from the factory. What, if not? This video is an answer to this question!Below is the link to my video on how to run the QMX transceiver in RTTY and other digital modes. The same is valid also for the QMX+ transceiver, as both radios use the same firmware.youtu.be/Tc6M4jrGeDY?si=h2J2tId7votNNwnvPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. 73! @Linas_LY2H
W3DZZ revisited: compact all-band antenna for everyone! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-11-04 | The W3DZZ antenna used to be the most popular multi-band dipole antenna for almost every Ham Radio operator. It is still a very good compact antenna, especially based on small size , low-loss toroid traps. In this video I share my experience of testing this antenna with SOTABEAMS traps and my Icom IC-705 transceiver with the Elecraft T1 automatic antenna tuner. My previous video on W3DZZ and the Icom IC-7300:youtu.be/B9zJLtWitAg?si=WwdBsA6R7FRgAY8pSOTABEAMS items are here (I have no affiliation with this company):sotabeams.co.ukPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Elecraft KX2, MicroPA50 and a Fishing Tripod in the Ichthyological Reserve activation challenge! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-10-11 | I took my Elecraft KX2 transceiver, MicroPA50 power amplifier , a MFJ coil-loaded 5m whip and the Fishing tripod on to a bike and went to a river valley park for a rapid deployment exercise activating an Ichthyological Reserve. Operating outdoorsy is always a challenge, so was this time: I faced an unexpected SWR jump on one of the bands. In the video, I have a theory what was all about. Finally, I fixed the problem and got this nature park activated! Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2hFishing Tripod video:youtu.be/9ob7RVwbkOU?si=ldMgKQ4WiQhl2nVp73! @Linas_LY2H
My Micro PA50 HF power amplifier can not work with an Automatic Antenna Tuner. Why? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-09-19 | Micro PA50 HF all-band power amplifier gives out up to full 50W of output, but it can’t work with the automatic antenna tuner CGJ-100 due to the High-SWR limitation system. In this video, I’m looking for an answer what could be done to cure this problem.Video on my CGJ-100 ATU:youtu.be/udN2LyiIbJo?si=eWFrzdo3x1MqDfMmVideo on my ZS6BKW Antenna:youtu.be/CgvBH9iADMg?si=Mht3v6hVgq4pT09GPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H #hfpa , #antennas
Tidradio TD-H3Ham review: clean, cheap, fun! Plus, BT programming in the forest! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-09-01 | Tidradio TD-H3Ham is a dual band VHF-UHF radio for everyday use by Ham Radio operators. It’s a no-DMR or any other digital modes radio, but can bring lots of fun in traditional VHF/UHF ham radio communications. It’s one of the few chinese radios exhibiting a very good harmonics level on 2m band. It’s probably the only radio in the market with built-in FTDI converters and the Blue Tooth programming capability.This video is not a sponsored video, I have no links with the Tidradio company, except they have sent me a copy of the radio for this review.Musical theme used from the You Tube Audio library, no attribution.Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H#tidradio #td-h3ham #tidradiowirelessprogrammer
Hustler HF mobile multi-band no-tuner antenna: DX were easy with just 10W! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-08-11 | The Hustler HF mobile/portable antenna offers a unique way of creating a multi-band operation on this centre-loaded whip. In this video, I’m testing how this bouquet of three resonators of choice is working together on one mast. I was surprised by the performance of this antenna when I easily made a contact into Indonesia and Taiwan operating leisurely FT8 from the camping ground. Disclaimer:I am using the Hustler mobile antenna, in any configuration, exclusively as a portable, not mobile, antenna, even if it is fixed to my vehicle. If you going to use this antenna as a really mobile antenna, please make sure you have it fixed and fastened accordingly to your car in order to ensure the necessary safety requirements, this is your responsibility.Here is the link to my other video testing this same antenna as a mono-band whip on 80M band:youtu.be/6Ci63q-pZ0M?si=7IkzwXid7gQeBW8nHere is the link to my video on how to run FT8CN with an Icom IC-705 wirelessly using an Android phone:youtu.be/UNH5mdsCJ38?si=-pp6TDT04KJm7AKbPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Z-match Tuner modded: a well-tuned doublet gave me New Zealand in the log with 10W IC-705! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-07-17 | The Z-Match (Z stands for “impedance”) antenna tuner design is known for many years and has got numerous incarnations. This commercially available QRP Z-Match antenna tuner is based on an iron-powder toroid core T130-6. I have modded this tuner to be able to tune the open-air-line feeders, like in doublet antenna. It’s a 1 EUR/ USD worth of investment but it brings a huge advance for this tuner! It is my most favorite tuner in the shack now! Design and construction of my Doublet antenna is here:youtu.be/TyXADE0jveI?si=dPakLkyKplRMWcW0Z-Match tuner (as an Amazon partner I will earn a small amount of money , at no cost for you, if you buy through this Amazon-provided link):amzn.to/3Sg8IuXOr here ( non-affilliate link): aliexpress.com/item/1005005601708767.htmlPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Hustler Mobile Whips : any use on 80m band? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-06-25 | Ham Radio Hustler mobile whips draw my attention when I needed a mobile antenna for a local mobile/portable 80m challenge contest. How was it doing in the contest and what set-up was I using , is there any use of such a short whip on low bands at all- all answers are in the video.Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
QMX+ , An Experimenter’s Fun Radio: some thoughts while unboxing. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-06-12 | QMX+ is yet another Ham Radio transceiver from QRP-Labs company. In this unboxing video I am discovering what’s in the box and think aloud about new features of this radio comparing to its older but smaller sister QMX. Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Power Queen 14.6V 20A LiFePO4 battery charger: loud fan, but RFI-wise quiet! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-05-26 | Charging the battery is more important than you might think. Choosing the right charger and charging method is a guarantee of your battery’s long life. This video reviews the Power Queen’s 14.6V 20A battery charger and it’s usability from the Ham Radio point.My other video featuring the Power Queen’s 12.8V 100Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate batteryyoutu.be/jtcHzZUZOmE?si=uY2d3zwYLPoHCcNBThis video is not sponsored by the Power Queen. The charger has been provided by the company just for the purpose of honest and unbiased review. Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Power Queen 12.8V 100 Ah Mini: my next Field Day battery? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-05-13 | The Power Queen 12.8V 100Ah Premium II Mini battery : can it become my next Ham Radio Field Day battery? Can I power my transceiver up with it? Or, could I replace my old lead-acid camper van’s house battery with it? That’s what I’m trying to find out testing this product from the Power Queen company.Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Talkpod A36plus - new incarnation, problem fixed! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-04-20 | Talkpod A36plus walkie-talkie radio is now good for the Ham Radio VHF/UHF bands! Talkpod listened to the customers criticism and fixed the problem of spurious emissions in their new incarnation of this model. What can you do, now , with this versatile radio? Hit the Play button! (two affilliate links below, I might earn some commissions from qualifying purchases, at no cost for you):- The A36plus 8W radio:amzn.to/3w5TW23- The 40dB Attenuator, used in this video: amzn.to/3Urf5NG-The CHIRP software I use ( non-affilliate llink):chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/DownloadPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
What is the digital mode that tests your antenna but brings no QSO ?! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-03-30 | It’s so many digital modes in Ham Radio nowadays! Did you know some of them were invented for the purely scientific purposes, like propagation studying but later were adopted by the Amateur Radio community and became hugely popular on amateur radio bands? Even more - some of those modes are not even good for making QSO’s but still bring lots of fun and there are very useful in every ham’s life! One of such - the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter- pronounced “whisper”, is topic of this video. You will learn how to test your antenna with WSPR and also , how to run this mode on IC-705 and the QCX-mini transceivers.I hope, you’ll enjoy this video!Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
QMX,Fldigi, RTTY: how to configure it right and get those DX contacts! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-03-06 | QMX Ham Radio transceiver by QRP Labs is very good in working CW and FT8. Did you know it’s capable of doing RTTY also - the next most popular and one of the oldest digital modes?This video is to help you in configuring your QMX transceiver and your PC for succesful work together with the Fldigi software, which especially goes good together with the small-screen laptop PCs. QMX has got a lot of in common with anther QRP Labs radio- the QDX digital transceiver. Here is the link to my another video which may provide you with more info on Fldigi and QRP Labs radios.youtu.be/aiznrbnjhPE?si=Kh-BIPeyKuTo4J67Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
FT-817: 3 mods will make this legendary radio great again! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-02-04 | FT-817 Ham Radio transceiver was the most popular QRP rig over the last twenty years since it was introduced in 2001. It still is hugely popular eventhough it is discontinued and only possible to come accross in ralies and fleemarkets. So, if you are lucky and got one, this video is about how to make this radio great rig again with just three modifications you can do it yourself. Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
What is the most boring Ham Radio device we could hardly manage without in our shacks? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2024-01-12 | Wat’s the most boring ham radio device? You think, this is your old Ham Radio transceiver? Wrong! Guess again, or, better, watch this video! HFKits company producing this device (I have no affilliation with it):https://www.hfkits.nl/product/dummyload-kit-100-watt/QRPLabs 20W Dummy Load reviewyoutu.be/FTTGW0R5J3k?si=1Yk6e3tEyqkj7S3_3-D printed housing for the QRPLabs 20W Dummy Load, STL files:printables.com/model/394399-housing-box-for-the-qrplabs-dummy-load-projectPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Make a gift for yourself! VHF/UHF J-Pole antenna DIY of a ribbon cable. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-12-23 | An antenna is the most important part of the Ham Radio station. The more effective HF, VHF or UHF antenna, the longer distance contacts could be achieved. In this video, I build and test a VHF/UHF antenna for mostly FM communications known as a J-Pole antenna. I was inspired by the article in the QST Magazine February 2003 by Edison Fong, Amateur Radio operator callsign WB6IQN. I adopted this antenna for my needs and frequencies I use most on 2m and 70cm amateur radio bands. I have also designed few 3-D printed parts for this antenna, which STL files could be available for free at printables.com here:printables.com/model/691794-vhfuhf-j-pole-antenna-partsEnjoy building and using this antenna!Please leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
DUP50 for IC-705 review test and duplexer vs diplexer discussion. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-12-09 | The DUP50 device allows to connect your HF and VHF antenna to the same antenna port on IC-705 or other HF/VHF/UHF transceiver providing no more than 50W of power output. It’s called Duplexer on the label, but I think it is a Diplexer. But why is this important, as long as the device does its job? You should know the difference before buying one! Link to the Takamatsu Olive Ham Club site:http://takamatsu-olive-ham.club/distribution.phpPlease leave your comments in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Hunt on satellites from your back-yard with an IC-705 and a DIY antenna! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-11-18 | Amateur Radio satellites is an ever popular Ham Radio hobby branch. In this video, I’m trying ( and succeeding!) to deploy a simple Satellite Station in my back-yard and catch a Saudisat 1C satellite, better known as SO-50. I only used my IC-705 transceiver and a simple but very cleverly designed DIY antenna. You can also make it! By the way, if you only want to catch a satellite, a simple dual band walkie-talkie, capable of operating split in memory mode will do, no need for an IC-705! ( but there is a thousand other good reasons to have this fantastic rig!)Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2HM1GEO Blog with a very useful information on the satellite antenna:george-smart.co.uk/antennas/dual_band_satellite_yagiLink to the 3-D printable antenna elements supports (by @AnthonyWalley):printables.com/model/216495-yagi-moxon-antenna-parts-2m70cm/filesLink to the IC-705 3-D printable protection cage by EA2W:thingiverse.com/thing:5954608TONS of info on satellites:amsat.org
Tidradio Wireless Programmer. No cable, no PC, no problem! Product review. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-10-31 | The Tidradio Wireless Programmer makes it possible to program your walkie-talkie radio without a PC or a cable. The only thing you’ll need is your Android or iPhone smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity enabled. It is easy-to-install and fun to use product for VHF/UHF Ham Radio enthusiasts. Many of VHF/UHF radios are supported by the programmer, but not all, thus my warning -please check with supported radios list on the Tidradio website, before buying this device. This video is not sponsored by the brand company. Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Multi-band, Low-loss, works without ATU. ZS6BKW: is it my new POTA antenna?! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-10-21 | This is ZS6BKW antenna. Ham Radio antennas for HF portable use need to be unique , in a way: easy deployment, high efficiency, simple construction, less various baluns and transformers and coax cables as possible. There is not so many such antennas. ZS6BKW is one of those. It’s a cousin of well known G5RV antenna but with much better specs, as it’s design based on computer-modeled best lengths of 450 Ohm windows-line feeder and the dipole arms. The idea of using transmission line as an impedance transformer was anticipated by Louis Varney, G5RV back in 1950’s, and then developed with much more precise computer calculations by Brian Austin , G0GSF, in some 1980’s and was named ZS6BKW Antenna, as such was a callsign of B. Austin at that time. The ZS6BKW project is kept on developing constantly by other hams. My version is based on an article in the www.dl9nbj.de blog and is adopted for the 450 Ohm window-line use. My field test shows that this antenna can (in my particular location and configuration!) work good or satisfactory without the tuner on 40,20,17 and 12m bands, and with the ATU it can tune all the bands from 80-10m with no problems. The best results were achieved when used together with the 1:1 Balun. The tuner used was an in-built Elecraft KX-2 ATU. Some further experiments will be conducted to test the manual Z-match or similar , balance-line-ready tuner. Stay tuned!I designed my own 3D-printed Dipole Centre for this antenna. STL file is available on my printables.com account:printables.com/model/621336-universal-doublet-dipole-centre Here are some links to my other videos, explaining some aspects of this video:Spiderbeam 10m mastyoutu.be/_-j_kbx0G10?si=fqBo9u8J9f4Ll4lVMy favorite knots in ham radioyoutu.be/emp4OsPKyFI?si=WFQWmtJDmTf091LkPlease consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Beautiful CW with YAESU FT-710 and how to set it up correctly for N1MM Logger LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-09-26 | The YAESU FT-710 transceiver is YAESU’s first fully-SDR radio. It sports an excellent receiver and is very good in handling pile-ups and fighting super strong signals. It’s especially good at that in CW contests. In this video, I share my own experience on how to set it up correctly to work together with a very popular logging software N1MMLogger+ and be even more competitive in the contest by sending perfect CW both from your keyboard and your CW paddle.Please leave your opinion about this radio and this video in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
YAESU FT-710 receiver surprised me in the contest! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-09-11 | YAESU’s first full-SDR HAM Radio transceiver FT-710 has much higher value than its price! This is the first test of my new radio on the air for receive-only operation during the SSB WAE DX Contest 2023. Dynamic range, which I’ve only seen in the high-end radios!Enjoy listening and … viewing on the excellent TFT display!Please leave your opinion about this radio and this video in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Talkpod A36plus. What this handheld is, and what it’s not. A Product Review. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-08-24 | A36plus is a multi-band GMRS handheld radio. But, is it any good for Ham Radio? How could it be multi-band if it’s GMRS, General Mobile Radio Service, VHF transceiver? The answer is in the video.This is an unbiased and honest product review on Talkpod A36plus handheld radio which was sent to me by the company. I have no affiliation with the company, though, nor this video is sponsored by the Talkpod. Please leave your opinion about this radio and this video in the comments section.Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Please hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Elecraft KX2, PA, ATU, EFHW in a modular set-up on an e-bike! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-08-11 | This video is all about Ham Radio outdoorsy. This time I share my experience in setting -up a compact ham radio station on my e-bike. It includes Elecraft KX2 transceiver and HF power amplifier to it, a powerfull LiFePO4 battery, N7DDC automatic antenna tuner and the Shorty 80-10 antenna. It’s all about fun, actually!Links to my other videos featuring some elements of this modular set-up:Shorty 80-10 EFHW antenna:youtu.be/a5ec8Z-9YVEMiniPA 50 mods:youtu.be/-Jc6PbE-rA0N7DDC Automatic Antenna Tuner:youtu.be/udN2LyiIbJoDIY 12V/12Ah LiFePO4 battery pack:youtu.be/DI8yfxBGDJ4Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
QRP Labs 50W PA: 3 things you should know before buying LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-07-21 | QRP Labs 50W power amplifier kit is probably one of the cheapest pa’s on the market, yet it’s is capable to yield up to 50W of power into the antenna boosting your QCX transceiver’s QRP 5W output. This PA is built on 2 cheap and widely available IRF510 transistors which makes it easy to replace if needed. This PA is designed for only CW mode and is mono-band.There are at least 3 more things this PA differs from others, though, and you should know these things before you buy the kit, in order to be an informed user and buyer. Watch this video and look for titles THING1, THING2 and THING3 on the screen! Have fun building and using this PA! Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
Is Elecraft AX1 antenna efficient? It depends on mounting! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-07-01 | Many Ham Radio portable operators owning the Elecraft KX2 transceiver also have a super-compact AX1 portable antenna. It is a base-loaded short telescoping whip with just some 115cm of antenna body in the air. Lots of hams use it in a walkie-talkie style mounted directly to the BNC connector on the radio. Sometimes, operators don’t even use a single radial supplied with the kit. It’s a big mistake! In this video, I make a small experiment with two different mounting styles of the AX1: a “ walkie -talkie” style with one radial vs bike-mounted style with 3 radials on the ground. The Reverse Beacon Network reports surprised me! Please consider subscribing if you like my videos. Hit the Thanks button under the video, or Buy me a coffee if you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
QDX High-band Digital Transceiver. Problems you didn’t expect. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-06-18 | This video deals with some unexpected problem faced by almost one third of all High-band QDXs manufactured - low power output on 10m band.QDX High-band digital transceiver for Ham Radio covers amateur radio digital modes frequencies in 20,17,15,12,11 and 10 meter bands. 11m band is not a Ham Radio but CB band, nevertheless, there is, obviously, some FT8 mode activity among non-amateurs too, so this radio for them also.I have tested my own 9V QDX and you can see the results of my tests.I also discuss the possible ways to cure the problem. The QRPLabs is aware of the problem and working busily to come up with the solutions. Below is the link to the article by Hans Summers G0UPL , the father of all the QDX/QCX,QMX radios himself (copy this link into your browser , if needed):groups.io/g/QRPLabs/message/100571 Here is al link to my other video on the FT8CN app for Android:youtu.be/EmM8Kv1uOOwPlease consider subscribing if you like my videos. Buy me a coffee is you want to support this channel:buymeacoffee.com/ly2hThank you!73!Linas LY2H
My Ham Radio Outdoors: 1min deployable Go-box, mini EFHW 80-10 antenna, FT-891 radio. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-06-04 | Ham Radio rapid deployment is very important in radio operations outdoorsy , in the field day contests, but also in emergency situations or preparedness exercise.In this video, I share my own experience with my go-box project, mini EFHW multiband antenna, I also discuss what ham radio equipment specs really matter in the field.Here is the link to my other video, devoted to the construction of the antenna featured in this video.youtu.be/a5ec8Z-9YVEPlease consider subscribing. Buy doing this, you will help this channel grow.Please consider buying me a coffee. Buy doing this , you will help me making more videos you’d like to see!buymeacoffee.com/ly2hThank you! 73! @Linas_LY2H
Elecraft KXIBC2: play the KX2 radio and charge the battery at the same time! Review. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-05-20 | Ham Radio community likes the Elecraft KX2 QRP transceiver a lot. The only drawback irritating many was necessity to take the battery out of the radio each time it needed charging. Not anymore! Elecraft KXIBC2 module solved the problem! This video provides some details you should know before buying this internal battery charger.Enjoy! 73! Linas LY2HStep-down cc/cv buck converter used in this project (as an Amazon associate I might earn a small commission if you buy via this link at no extra cost for you) amzn.to/3MqtGnnQRPLabs dummy load reviewed here:youtu.be/FTTGW0R5J3kBattery packs used in this project described here:youtu.be/fgkG5EZklFAyoutu.be/DI8yfxBGDJ4If you would consider supporting my channel buying me some coffee:buymeacoffee.com/ly2h
FT8 pedestrian/mobile with IC-705, Android (FT8CN), NO USB cable! How to configure. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-04-30 | How to configure the Icom IC-705 radio and the FT8CN app for Android phone , in order to run the wireless link between the two and successfully operate FT8 mode with no need for the USB cable? The answer is in this video. Before you start, please make sure your radio is set up for Digital FT8 mode. Tutorial in this video only deals with the wireless setup aspects.If you would like more general information on the FT8CN app for Android, please check my other video with the app review and its work with the QDX digital QRP transceiver:Pocket FT8 for Android! FT8CN app review with QDX transceiver.youtu.be/EmM8Kv1uOOwFT8CN download page:github.com/N0BOY/FT8CNFT8CN Manual (for English, use iOs Safari or Google Chrome website translation facility (press Aa or similar icon in the browser’s address bar), the quality of translation is just OK to understand everything):support.qq.com/embed/phone/415890/blog-archiveA user manual in pdf compiled by Steve G1KQHhttp://g1kqh.blogspot.com/2023/02/ft8cn-user-manual-translated-to-english.html?m=1If you would like to support the channel’s growth, you are most welcome to buy me a coffee!buymeacoffee.com/ly2hThank you! 73! @Linas_LY2H
Pocket FT8 for Android! FT8CN app review with QDX transceiver. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-04-13 | FT8 for Android is what many Ham Radio operators wanted. At the moment, there are two apps on the market: the FT8CN by Chinese amateur radio operator BG7YOZ (available on Github, free), and the FT8Radio by the author Dhiru Kohlia ( available on Google Play Store, paid). This review is entirely devoted for the FT8CN app and its use together with the QRP Labs QDX digital transceiver. Enjoy the video, say what you think in the comments section below, consider subscribing! Thank You! Have fun, 73! @Linas_LY2HFT8CN download page:github.com/N0BOY/FT8CNFT8CN Manual (for English, use iOs Safari or Google Chrome website translation facility (press Aa or similar icon in the browser’s address bar), the quality of translation is just OK to understand everything):support.qq.com/embed/phone/415890/blog-archiveA user manual in pdf compiled by Steve G1KQHhttp://g1kqh.blogspot.com/2023/02/ft8cn-user-manual-translated-to-english.html?m=1If you would like to support the channel’s growth, you are most welcome to buy me a coffee!buymeacoffee.com/ly2h
Rapid deployment Buddistick on a Fishing rod rest Tripod! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-03-29 | The Buddistick vertical antenna is a popular choice among the QRP Amateur radio enthusiasts. It is pretty versatile with an adequate collection of accessories, which are quite expensive. The most important one is Tripod which would cost you a half of the Buddistick price. How about spending 4-5 times less and still have a decent tripod? Enter the Fishing Rod Rest! I found mine in the local supermarket chain, but I saw similar ones on Amazon too (as an Amazon partner, I might earn small amount of money if you buy through these links at no extra cost for you):amzn.to/3Kk1QJEamzn.to/3ZpoHYfThe link to my other video on Buddipole coil mod:youtu.be/8gFhqQbrXnMComments welcome in the comments section! Please consider subscribing and/or buying me a coffee! This helps the channel to survive.buymeacoffee.com/ly2h73! @Linas_LY2H
How to run multiple WSJT-X on one computer, FT8 under different callsigns and separate QSO logs. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-03-19 | Enter Multiple WSJT-X Instances! Normally, it is easy to set a new callsign in the WSJT-X software. You can make FT8 contacts then under the different callsign. But the problem is that, in this case, the contacts you made will be logged in the same old log file within the WSJT-X together with all your other contacts under your other callsign. This would make very difficult to operate, for example, the special callsign and extract the contacts made under the new callsign into a separate logbook. This video explains how to configure multiple instances of WSJT-X program in order to have possibility to run different callsigns and have separate log files, all on the same computer. Reading the WSJT-X user manual might be beneficial! You will also learn how to run FT8 on two radios simultaneously on the same computer! Thanks for watching! Please leave your comments in the comments section, please consider subscribing! If you’d like to contribute to more videos you like, please consider buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/ly2h 73! Linas LY2H
Is it feasible to make real DX-contacts on the QDX digital transceiver? LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-02-26 | QDX digital transceiver from the QRP Labs is a unique phenomena in the QRP community of Ham Radio. Featuring surprisingly high specs on receive, it puts out a clean, spurious-free 5W on transmit. It’s fully digital both on receive and transmit and can run all FSK modes (based on frequency shift, like FT8/FT4, RTTY and others, but no PSK31 though, which is based on the phase shift). The decoding power is such that this little radio easily decodes the weakest signals on HF bands. Watching all these weak signals on the waterfall of my WSJT-X app, I was curious if I could make any contact with those DX (distant) stations across the world? What I’ve found out experimenting on 20, 40 and 60m bands surprised me, and its in the video!The equipment used was the QDX Digital transceiver from QRP-Labs, V.3, link to their site : qrp-labs.com/qdx.htmlMy full review of this transceiver is here:youtu.be/kc5lz2fycysThe very first Version 1 was reviewed, the current version on the market is V.5, but it’s the versions of the PCB with some schematic changes, but not of the radio itself. Version 1 still works as nice as Version 5. The tiny Power/SWR meter is featured in my other video:youtu.be/iXXdEaK7opUMy laptop PC is a CHUWI Minibook.I hope, this short video will encourage you to try your own luck in hunting real DX stations on the HF bands running the QDX Digital transceiver! I’d love your comments on your success in the comments section! Please consider subscribing, this will help this channel grow !Have Fun! 72! 73! @Linas_LY2H
The Dummy Load with power meter for Ham Radio from QRPLabs. Review and 3D printed case. LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-02-10 | If you are a Ham Radio operator dedicated for QRP (low power) work, you will certainly like (and need!) this accessory from the QRPLabs. It’s an easy to assemble 20W Dummy Load with a very useful feature - measuring the output power of the transceiver. This video is a review of the 20W Dummy Load produced by QRPLabs company, with some measurements and tests conducted by me with some intriguing results to discover. I also explain in detail the assembly of the unit into the 3D-printed box.The link to the printables.com for the STL files if you’d like to print your own box:printables.com/model/394399-housing-box-for-the-qrplabs-dummy-load-projectThese 2mm Banana plug sockets should fit nicely into the holes in the box, as the holes are 6mm in diameter as is the socket’s mounting part (affiliate link, I earn small commissions at no extra cost for you if you purchase through this link)amzn.to/3lfCOkyAny digital, or even coil-based analogue multimeter can be used with this dummy load. I used this (affiliate link, I earn small commissions at no extra cost for you if you purchase through this link):amzn.to/40XFqUT
The Secret Setting in Fldigi blocks your QDX transceiver from transmitting. Solved! LY2H Ham Radio Van 2023-01-24 | The Ham Radio QDX Digital transceiver from the QRP Labs company is optimized for the FT8 work but is also capable of doing most of the other modes that are based on FSK (frequency shift keying). The most popular amongst these is , undoubtedly, the RTTY (Radio Teletype). It’s actually the only mode from all “old” digital modes still attracting large numbers of operators in the RTTY contests. This video is all about how to set your computer, radio and the Fldigi software in order to have the QDX transceiver being able to receive and transmit the RTTY signals. It’s a step-by step guidance on how did I do my set-up, plus one secret of the Fldigi revealed , without knowing which your attempts to get the QDX transmitting from the Fldigi will be in vain. The secret is revealed in the second part of the video, so go on watching till the end ! Please consider subscribing for more secrets to learn! 73! @Linas_ LY2H
