Salty Walt’s Guide to Building Portable Ham Radio Antennas COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2026-09-20 | Salty Walt’s Guide to Building Portable Ham Radio Antennas
Is the T41-EP Software Defined HF Transceiver the Best 20 Watt Radio Ever? COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-27 | I sit down with Dr. Jack Purdum (W8TEE) and Albert Peter (AC8GY) to discuss their T41-EP Software Design Transceiver. #hamradio #hamradiotransceiver #sdr Link to their book:https://a.co/d/cUupnz3Link to their T41 website and group:groups.io/g/SoftwareControlledHamRadioLink to the AI6YM kit:https://ai6ym.radio/t41-ep-sdt/Code WavesAndWires gives $100 off on a complete T41 kit
Ham Radio HF Beach Portable with a Guohetec PMR-171 COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-23 | Using the Guohetec PMR-171 transceiver for the first time portable on the beach #hamradio #portablehamradio #Guohetec Link to Guohetec:guohedz.com/GH--V7711?_l=en&product_id=159
Ham Radio HF Propagation During a Hurricane COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-22 | Experimenting to see the affect on the ionosphere and HF radio signals a tropical cyclone has #hamradio #hfpropagation #ionosphereLink to my video from last year during Hurricane Ernesto:youtu.be/Oy6veJlLunw?si=LkdwvlYxitc1TJXzLink to the MUF map:prop.kc2g.com
My Xiegu G90 Died - Here’s the Easy Fix COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-21 | Here’s how to fix the very common no receive/no transmit problem with the Xiegu G90 #hamradio #xiegu #hamradiorepair
What a Hamfest! - Huntsville 2025 Recap COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-19 | A recap of my trip to the 2025 Huntsville Hamfest#hamradio #huntsvillehamfest #arrl Link to the Ham Radio Duo YouTube channel:youtube.com/@HamRadioDuo?si=7dCUw-KAE2hrdTBuLink to ARRL membership:arrl.org/membershipLink to Challenger Learning Center North Alabama:cfnea.org/challengeralLink to DSP and SDR book by AC8GY & W8TEE:https://a.co/d/eX256RNLink to my book Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook:https://a.co/d/bS672iO
Listening to Australian AM broadcast radio live on the East Coast of the USA COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-14 | Listening live to Australian AM broadcast radio on the East Coast of the USA on a 1947 Australian Forbes 250 radio that’s been converted to Bluetooth. I collect antique radios and just got this beauty! G’day! 🇦🇺 #antiqueradio #downunder #amradio
Channel Update - See you at the Huntsville Hamfest COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-14 | A quick channel update on my upcoming trip to Huntsville, Alabama for the Huntsville Hamfest #hamradio #huntsvillehamfest #amateurradioLink to my book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/bJuMYjqARRL link to my book:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035
The Magic of 6 Meter Band Sporadic E Skip COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-12 | Explaining Sporadic E propagation and then demonstrating by making contacts with my Guohetec PMR-171 transceiver #hamradio #6meterband #radiopropagation Link to a great video that does an in-depth explanation of this topic:youtu.be/glsVmRY9eGk?si=coGZ0ZwAbyZFmaOiLink to the Guohetec PMR-171 radio:guohedz.com/GH--V7711?_l=en&product_id=159
Blanketing - The Reason Summer Daytime HF Radio is So Bad COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-11 | An explanation of the “Summer Doldrums” that affect HF radio signals #hamradio #hfpropagation #radiocommunication
GUOHETEC PMR-171 Transceiver - I Love This Radio COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-07 | My take on the upgraded Guohetec PMR-171 ham radio transceiver. A great portable “Shack in the Box” #portablehamradio #hamradio #amateurradio Link to the Guohetec site:guohedz.com/GH--V7711?_l=en&product_id=159
My All-Time Favorite Ham Radio Antenna Experiment COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-08-01 | This antenna build is my all-time favorite ham radio HF antenna experiment. #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna #hamradioARRL link to my book:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035Amazon link to my book:amazon.com/Salty-Walts-Portable-Antenna-Sketchbook/dp/1625952228Link to the original video on this antennaMy Tape Measure Vertical Antenna Measures Up!youtu.be/f6wgCK563Gc
Coastal Waves & Wires - Summer 2025 Update COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-30 | An update on the channel from Salty Walt K4OGO #portablehamradio #hamradio #hamradioantenna ARRL link to my book:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035Amazon link to my book:amazon.com/Salty-Walts-Portable-Antenna-Sketchbook/dp/1625952228
Saving the World with my GOOZEEZOO Si4732 Mini “SPY” Radio Receiver COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-28 | Checking out the fun little Si4732 Mini Receiver from GOOZEEZOO #SWL #portableradio #shortwave Amazon link to this radio:https://a.co/d/24xF5hWhttps://a.co/d/1ad3Upl
Trying the Magic Carpet - Faraday Cloth Counterpoise on the Beach COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-18 | I give the “Magic Carpet” Faraday Cloth Counterpoise a try on the beach to see if it meets the hype it’s been given #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna
Boosting a QRP Transceiver with a Micro PA50 Gen 3 Amplifier COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-14 | Ham radio beach portable with a Micro PA50 Generation 3 HF linear amplifier #hamradio #portablehamradio #qrpeBay link where I purchased this amp:ebay.us/m/Rx9HgP
3/8 Wave Vertical Antenna - HF Portable on 20 Meters COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-11 | Operating portable with a vertical 3/8 antenna for the 20 meter band #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantennaLink to my book with ARRL discount:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035Link to my book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/g4WJvYO
Take a Ham Radio Trip to the Beach with Salty Walt COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-09 | Come along for a morning of awesome portable ham radio DX on the beach with Salty Walt K4OGO #portablehamradio #hamradio #hamradioantenna Links to the music in the video performed by my son’s band “Allen Hudson and the Halfmoons”:distrokid.com/hyperfollow/allenhudsonandthehalfmoons/morning-starsdistrokid.com/hyperfollow/allenhudsonandthehalfmoons/xanadu
X108G - The 20 Watt Xiegu Transceiver Before the G90 COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-08 | I go portable with my new - old stock Xiegu X108G transceiver. #hamradio #portablehamradio #xiegu
Xiegu X6200 & XPA125B Amplifier Paired Together - A Better Option Than the Yaesu FTX-1 Optima COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-06 | The Xiegu X6200 & XPA125B is a more affordable and better option than the new Yaesu FTX-1 Optima HF combo #hamradio #portablehamradio #xiegu If your interested in any Xiegu products here’s my discount link to Radioddity:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudson
CHOYONG LC90 - I Love This Radio COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-03 | After a weekend of camping with the CHOYONG LC90 I have really enjoyed this radio. Here are my thoughts on this great unit. #portableradio #shortwaveradio #internetradio Amazon link to this radio:https://a.co/d/5vkWxw0Link to Eric’s videos on this radio:youtu.be/7jxIvpDJxuM?si=hTeX-dYrQ7JEBq0Zyoutu.be/2OpEMlllRm0?si=Z2dhJiy5Y0aPYpJv
JPC-350 Antenna - Unbelievable Contacts on 80 through 20 Meters COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-07-01 | Trying the JPC-350 antenna portable and making great SSB 5 watt QRP contacts on 80 - 20 meters #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamantenna Link to the JPC-350 antenna on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNGQirZLink to the JPC-350 from GOOZEEZOO on Amazon:https://a.co/d/2eiNsOy
Leave No Antenna Behind - Ham Radio HF Antenna Discussion COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-22 | A rant and discussion on all types of ham radio HF antennas from wire antenna builds to purchased manufactured antennas. #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna Link to my book from ARRL:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035
Adding a Capacitance Hat to a Vertical Antenna COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-20 | I attached a capacitance hat to the top of my JPC-12 portable antenna to improve performance #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna Link to the capacitance hat I purchased: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN2wOh9Link to my book from the ARRL:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035
Xiegu G106 - QRP on the Beach COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-18 | Having fun with the little Xiegu G106 QRP transceiver on the beach #hamradio #portablehamradio #qrp Interested in this radio? Get a discount through my Radioddity link:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudson
Straight Key or Paddle? Which is Best to Learn Sending CW? COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-14 | Which key type is the better option for the beginner CW Morse Code operator? #hamradio #morsecode #CW Link to my Radioddity discount:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudson
Build the Best DX Antenna - Step by Step Guide COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-11 | Build the antenna from my book that I have found to be the best for portable HF DX #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna Link to my book with ARRL discount:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035Link to my book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/g4WJvYOLink to TennTennas on eBay:ebay.us/m/P6mQRxLink to my G90 discount from Radioddity:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudsonLink to my original video mentioned in this video:youtu.be/EDU7b8ADBiA?si=cucWhnE1BwsGZ3ZY
Museum Ships on the Air & Harborfest - A Day in the Harbor with Salty Walt COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-08 | A day in the Norfolk - Portsmouth Harbor with Salty Walt #museumshipsontheair #portsmouthva #norfolk
Xiegu X6200 - First Impressions COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-06 | My thoughts after using the Xiegu X6200 for the first time 5 watts SSB QRP on the beach #hamradio #portablehamradio #xiegu Link to my Radioddity discount:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudsonLink to my video on the Radioddity HF-009 antenna:youtu.be/NLk1NX0sRLc?si=0u3hbObQOHjkDu4s
JPC-12 Antenna Radial Plate Upgrade COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-06-04 | Greatly improving the JPC-12 antenna with a radial plate modification #hamradio #hamradioantenna #portablehamradio Link to the JPC-12 Radial Plate: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP5o4Yf
HF Ham Radio - Low Power Saltwater Amplifier DX COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-28 | Making big ham radio DX contacts with low power with the help of the ocean’s saltwater amplifier #hamradio #portablehamradio #saltwateramplifier Link to the MA-12 antenna I purchased:https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrVHIfz
Sigma EuroComm HF-360 No-Radial Vertical Antenna - Four Year Review COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-26 | My thoughts on the Sigma EuroComm HF-360 Vertical No-Radial antenna after using it for 4 years as my base station antenna. #hamradio #hamradioantenna #amateurradio
Dinnertime on the Coast with Salty Walt COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-25 | Enjoying great seafood at Fish n Slips in Portsmouth, Virginia #coastalcuisine #seafood #milemarker0
HF Ham Radio with a 34 Foot Telescopic Antenna COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-24 | I experimented with the Alpha Antenna SS34+ telescopic whip antenna #hamradio #hamradioantenna #portablehamradioLink to DX Engineering Vertical Antenna Feedpoint Cable:dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-8x19-rtLink to Alpha Antenna SS34+ :alphaantenna.com/product/ss34-vertical-vhf-hf-antennaLink to my book Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook:https://a.co/d/eBmxgJiLink to the Dually unun:etsy.com/listing/1723883178/?ref=share_ios_native_control
Lunchtime on the Coast with Salty Walt COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-23 | Chesapeake Bay Crab Chowder at Taste!#seafood #coastalcuisine #saltywalt
Ham Radio HF Beach Portable with a GOOZEEZOO GP Antenna COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-21 | Portable HF ham radio on the beach with a GOOZEEZOO GP antenna system #portablehamradio #hamradio #hamradioantenna Amazon link to this antenna:https://a.co/d/f0D3wJv
Hamvention 2025 - I Didn’t Buy the Yaesu FTX-1 COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-19 | Wrapping up Hamvention 2025, here’s the radio I purchased #hamvention #hamradio #amateurradioLink to the AlpineRadioWaves livestream of my antenna forum:youtube.com/live/GdMfJK9KlN4?si=nZlQIUQUlJ2x5z-4Link to Mike N2MAK channel:youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK?si=tptSZd5H4kNfdt-R
Hamvention 2025 - Let’s Go!!!! COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-14 | I hope to meet you at Hamvention. Here‘s how to keep up with me. #hamvention #hamradio #amateurradio Link to my Facebook page:facebook.com/share/18i5qJACRP/?mibextid=wwXIfrLink to my X account:https://x.com/saltywalthudson?s=21
Radioddity HF-009 Portable HF Antenna COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-10 | I go portable with a Radioddity HF-009 HF Portable Antenna #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna My Radioddity discount link:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudsonLink to Tech Minds video in this antenna:youtu.be/2EEgk4z18yM?si=nV-K6OJaAOe_waWW
Coastal Waves & Wires - Channel Update May 2025 COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-05 | Things are changing, here’s an update on what’s going on. #hamradio #K4OGO #SaltyWalt
Upgrading and Modifying my JPC-12 Antenna COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-05-03 | I had problems with my JPC-12 antenna. Here’s how I fixed it. #hamradio #hamradioantenna #portablehamradio Link to the feedpoint https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPsIYp5Link to Chelegance for the counterpoise parts I purchased:chelegance.com/product-category/all/antennas
60, 80 and 160 Meters on a 40 Meter EFHW Antenna COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-29 | Using a GOOZEEZOO ATU-100 v3.2 to make contacts on the lower bands with a small compromised antenna #hamradioantenna #hamradio #antennatuner Link to the GOOZEEZOO ATU-100 on Amazon:https://a.co/d/dgykwyS
Building a Quarterwave Groundplane Antenna with Telescopic Whips COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-27 | I built a quarterwave groundplane antenna using 5 telescopic whips. #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna #hamradio Link to the M10 GP attachment:ebay.com/itm/185851198515Link to my book Salty Walt’s Antenna Sketchbook:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035
How to Build a Vertical Wire Antenna - Step By Step COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-26 | Step by step building of a vertical wire HF ham radio antenna #hamradioantenna #hamradio #portablehamradio Link to my book:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035Link to my videos on the Rybakov antenna:youtu.be/akjMmt3d9i0?si=F8fgwvr0Bf-RSHhYyoutu.be/suMf4WoGDPo?si=8mDkHUbs9RxapXG2Link to my complete antenna build video:youtu.be/td4FU0a_yLM?si=78QgpDDjMP4BEw6F
Buying a Used Rig as Your First HF Transceiver COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-20 | I bought the perfect used HF transceiver that would be great as a first HF rig. #hamradio #amateurradio #hfhamradioLink to the eBay seller I purchased my radio from:ebay.com/usr/windward1314
Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook is in Stock!!! COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-16 | My book is in stock and ships immediately! Here’s the link to the ARRL store:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035Amazon link to the book:Coming soon
What’s Up with Chinese Ham Radio Antennas? COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-13 | My take on purchasing and using Chinese ham radio antennas #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna
CB for Emergency Comms - Radioddity CB-606 & CB-606 PRO COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-10 | The most affordable and easy way to communicate in an emergency situation is CB radio. I break it down and show two incredibly inexpensive CB radios. #cbradio #emergencycommunication #cb My affiliate link to Radioddity:radioddity.refr.cc/default/u/walterhudson
Coastal POTA with Friends - Visiting the Cape Cod Marconi Transmitter Site COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-08 | Visiting radio’s hallowed ground where the first Trans-Atlantic wireless transmission was made and activating Parks on the Air with Paul N1OG and Eric N1JUR #hamradio #portablehamradio #parksontheair Link to Paul’s YouTube channel:youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouchLink to Eric’s YouTube channel:youtube.com/@N1JURLink to Eric’s website:n1jur.com
JPC-7 Antenna - Ham Radio Portable COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-06 | I purchased a JPC-7 add-on kit to go with my JPC-12 antenna and built a dipole antenna portable #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna Link to the JPC-7 upgrade kit I purchased: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNxnkePLink to the Chelegance tripod I used:chelegance.com/products/cntou-chelegance-tp16′4-8-meter-antenna-mast-for-mc-599-jpc-7-antenna-pole-telescopicdxengineering.com/parts/nce-ch0030029-o2Link to my book:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035
My Book is Here!!!!!! - Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 2025-04-04 | My portable antenna sketchbook is done and available from the ARRL. #hamradio #portablehamradio #arrl Link to the book on the ARRL site:home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035
