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Multi strand 2.5mm copper wire with insulation. It's electrical installation wire used for wiring power to mains electric. Works well.

Both work but 4:1 gives you more bands. At the time I made this I did not have a 4:1. Since then I have tried both and 4:1 is good

@@M0YKSHamRadio Cool! I'm going to make a 20 meter Delta loop antenna with 4:1 balun.also the V shape at the point will be between 7.5 and 10 ft. I'm using 7.2 m fiberglass fishing rods and 14 gauge copper thnn/thwn 2.

I have had a quick look and I believe it only allows either frequency or name to be displayed, not both unfortunately. The dual watch can be disabled but the frequency for the second vfo is still showing. I don't like the actual text it shows on the name option it's a bit small. The frequency read out is large and looks good.

Welcome to the world of amateur radio you are going to have lots of fun getting into the many aspects of the hobby. Satellite is really cool and with a small hand held beam you can do amazing things. Glad you enjoyed this and it was of use to you 👍 good luck and thank you for posting your comment.

Hi bud I used two antenna - 145 MHz innovantenna LFA X yagi 5 element and 437 Oscar sat X yagi 15 element. Both are on other videos that I made previously and also there are pictures on my RUclips community page.

Yes it's in the menu settings

Thanks Paul it's a FT-847 I have had it a long time it's very good

Thanks bud hope I catch u soon it's been a while

Hi Simon, where did you purchase your antennas from ?? 73's.... G0JWM

@Lazyonics hello. I got the 437 Oscar sat X beam from waters and stanton about 20 years ago. The 145 LFA X Yagi is from Innovantenna UK and was recent about 2 years ago. They have a good range and are extremely well constructed. Hope that helps 73

Thanks bro good to see you on here. Tnx 73

Have a great time! Catch up with you again soon. 73 😁👍

Hi Steve nice to hear from you buddy it's been a while since I used to pick you up on the Sunday eve run up north. All the best mate hope to hear you soon

Hello and thanks for watching. My rotator is a YAESU G5500 azimuth and elevation control. It is interfaced with my windows pc which has software Satpc32 steering the antenna at the satellite 🛰️

Hello yes it works fine across the whole band. Low swr 👍

@@M0YKSHamRadio Thank you very much and also for the great videos!

You got it for a good price there bob. Have a good Fathers day buddy

Cool lol. I hope I can catch a QSO with you next time. Thanks for letting me know. 73

Nice one Chris I am very happy with it so far. Cheers bud 73

Hello Pat, yes it's a very well constructed radio that's for sure. They seem to be getting better and better (every week) lol there are new ones almost every day 😁. I remember you mentioning the chirp dude previously 👍. Pass on the M0YKS Yo's and hugs and catch up with you later. 73 tnx

The UV-5R M is airband and works great as well as amateur bands. Very reasonable as well. This new beast is very cool I can't wait to get out properly and see how it goes. It isn't made for AIR bands but can RX on the Air frequency on AM but to be fair the Quensheng UV K5 & K6 are very good for airband and even less money. I have and like both but for a few dollars extra the BAOFENG are built better as in if you drop it the Quensheng scratches easy and the BAOFENG just dints the floor. Sorry to hear your ICOM is taking time out. You will most likely get it fixed up I suspect 😁👍

Shame for you not being able to get one. I love how everyone plugs a Chinese radio into a Chinese spectrum analyser and get all excited thinking they have discovered something very serious and world ending 😂. What with the QRP and a mini antenna people are expecting another episode of northern lights or possibly HAARP 😂. It makes me laugh at least. Have a good one stay legal 😉👌

Only got it this evening but it's very nice indeed. I really like the look and size and like you said it has brilliant RX audio. It's pretty much similar to a mobile radio rather than typical hand held with it's size, pwr and speaker quality. I already happy with the purchase and not even used it properly. 😁👍 Thanks for your info on this I appreciate it and looking forward to getting out properly with it. Cheers bud. 73

Thanks 👍it's a nice bit of kit. Regards from W.Yorkshire 😁👍

@@M0YKSHamRadio Hey 👍my Grandfather was a big Radio ham back in day he was G3NEW based in Crossland Moor ,I'm just learning , keep these video's rollin' .peace bro :)

@ce5circle656 nice one dude my grandad was also into radio but more Short wave listening. I remember camping out with him and his radio when I was about 8. I know Crosland moor over Huddersfield way not so far from me about 15 - 20miles. Thanks for watching and hope you get into it keep it up. 😁👍

@@M0YKSHamRadio Yea your grandad too eh ! Huddersfield yep :) That's me ,when I heard your voice I said this guys local :) Take care and thanks for the reply :)

Nice one man yes I am usually on Sunday morning it would be cool to work each other 👍

Good job I can afford and have the top end YAESU but still I don't agree with you. I would say made cheap to flood the market and take over the world more likely.

Cool.. I still have a FT-2600m also replaced it's mic but still works good with 60w out. I use it at my holiday cabin had it 20 years. Great radio

I agree totally they are too cheap that you have to try one for sure. The trouble is they make a new one every week it seems and I can't resist buying lol.

@@M0YKSHamRadio That is exactly the problem! LOL 73 Simon!

Hey bro yes definitely a good receiver I like listening to the air bands and it is good on Sat and ISS as well

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Hi buddy yes I am enjoying the same kind of thing out in the garden. Cheap enough to leave out in between brews.

Hello I got it via Ali Express very good price 73

Hi Chris I must admit when I am not with you on RUclips I like messing with this kind of gear. Some evenings are tied up playing big radio but many times I'm having just as much fun with these little beauts. Catch you later 😁

Hi bro yes I am getting quite excited about the UV 25. It will be in my sight sometime this week. Another great excuse to get back outside 😁👍 73 tnx

Lol yes 1st place for sure 😁. It's across the valley on the opposite hill from my Qth. The place I called CQ is Druids Alter a rock with a view where ancient sacrificial rituals took place. There are quite a few stone circles and druid type rock remains local. This one is found in Bingley West Yorkshire. As for the woodland statue I forgot to tell you I am the Lord of the area around here lol. 😁

@@M0YKSHamRadio Okay, 'Lord Simon' - LOL. See you next time!

Yes I think the same thing. Very good for little change 👌£

Yes I guess it is quite easy to knock onto the neighboring frequency/channel when accidentally touching the vfo. Great radio for real with no complaints for sure. Have a good afternoon bro 73

@M0YKSHamRadio I will probably never part with mine, it was my first, new VHF radio. They are no Icom 2730A but for a single band radio I don't think you can touch them in quality unless you wanna drop another $100.. The receiver is great and I always get great signal reports..I regularly check into nets 60 miles away with no trouble through a Diamond X300-A

Congratulations on gaining your new license and Call. That is great news to hear. Thanks for watching and saying hello, enjoy ham Radio and have plenty of QSOs. Best 73 good luck and Welcome to the hobby.

Definitely solid bricks built to last. 😉

Hi Victor great to see you in there. Yes very similar radio and both fantastic for 2m fm rag chewing. I hope to hear you somewhere on the bands again soon. best 73 enjoy your day.

Hi Stu, good choice indeed. I also still have the original FT-2600m which I use /P had that one 20 years and still good.

Hope you are enjoying the 145Alive events , we had a fantastic response this time and will be releasing the next date very soon..M0XJA

@@M0YKSHamRadio Simon, it'll be nice if you could do a video on the 145Alive thing maybe from your Alternate QTH on the moors ?!?!

@@101blog hi John yes the 2m band coming alive is brilliant 👍 look forward to hearing about the next one.

@@101blog ill try to get up there next time or somewhere higher up the hills there are many prime places within 20 minutes. The static is just shy of 1000ft asl so maybe I'll be there. I worked the first one a couple of years ago from up there it was good 👍

Hello yes start by tuning the bottom 10m as you said then 15, and then 20m. By the time you get to 40m the length will be close to resonant

Thanks Nick, good news on your pre amp. I am interested to hear which one you went for. I fancy getting one. At the moment next door have scaffolding up very close to my satellite antenna as they are on with a roof job so I'm currently off the SATs. I can still turn and elevate but it's about 20cms away from touching the scaffolding so I haven't bothered this week. I'll be back on it soon enough. For now it's HF and getting wet outdoors with the family on half term. Catch you later bro 73

@@M0YKSHamRadioHi Simon, I opted for the Mini 70 from SHF Elektronik, shipped direct from Germany, not cheap but works very well so definitely happy with the purchase. Enjoy your break buddy, kids grow up so fast, make the most of those special times, 73s bud👍

Thanks buddy 😊. I have met him once and worked him twice over a 20 year period 👍

Thanks Derek. No problem on any of the 5 bands. I don't need any ATU it's resonant without. 1:1 - 1:8 at worst on 20m higher up the band. The other bands all below 1:1 -1:3

Nice one 😁 I have not heard him for years and years. It was very nice to hear him after having the privilege of meeting him in person and enjoying an afternoon of Ham Radio together at the College where I still work. 73 good DX

Thanks John. Yes it was very nice to hear him after so many years passing by. One of the old school space men Cool. 73

My pleasure and thank you. I am glad it is useful to you. 73 have fun