Radio Frequencies, Bands, Modes and Bandwidth Explained.

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@funkykoldmodena 4 жыл бұрын

I learned more in 33 minutes and 49 seconds about Radio Frequencies, Bands, Modes and Bandwidth tonight, then in the past 53 years of my life! Great detail and visual explanation of how it works! I needed it badly, as my Ham technician test is in a week and I have been trying to grasp the concept over the past few weeks. Again THANKS!!! Great Job!!!

@RadioPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

Great, glad it helped!

@Anthony-bl5rm 3 жыл бұрын

@@RadioPrepper what ham radio would you recommend for various. Baofeng uv- 5r ? Would that do the job for long and short distance??

@Anthony-bl5rm 3 жыл бұрын

@@RadioPrepper what is tri band and dual band?

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

A baofeng is a handheld, for short distances. I would also suggest an HF radio, 3.5 to 30MHz, and that is a vast subject to cover ;-)

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

That is the number of frequency ranges a radio receives and transmits on. For example, a dual-band handheld radio might cover 144-148MHz and 430-440MHz, two different sections of frequencies. A Tri-band radio might cover 50-54MHz on top of that or say, a range in the 220MHz band.. Dual-band handhelds are most common. HF radios have many more bands, usually from 1to 11..

@gardenweld Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. for your time 👍

@GDB_2020 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It just gave me a light at the end of the tunnel. Was just overwhelmed by the amount of terms in HAM radio...

@tsp2jxd 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding! I am much smarter than I was 30 minutes ago!!! Well done, sir.

@disband_thebbc5933 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gil for this excellent presentation on this subject.

@hamradiobasics Жыл бұрын

Thank you for going over Radio Frequencies, Bands, Modes and Bandwidth ! I learn best visually, and you nailed it. Yours is the first video I've run across that not only has all this information in one video but puts it in a easy to understand format. Thank you !

@lanesue123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It is very educational. I just passed my Tech exam and am studying for my General exam. This information is just what I needed!

@Malthael2797 6 ай бұрын

This is super helpful, I'm just learning this as a hobby and I'm usually pretty decent at finding study material but this is the first video that is actually just easy to understand and clear, but also not boring, I appreciate the effort that went into this. Thank you

@rjinnh3933 3 жыл бұрын

This is possibly Gil's most notable vid ever. This is the clearest and most concise presentation of Frequencies/Bands/Modes/Modulations I have ever watched, bar none! Every HAM/Amerature should watch this vid and then pass it on to 'The New Guys/Gals'. This vid should be incorporated into the 'HAM FUNDAMENTALS HALL of FAME'...... Gil, you out-did your self on this one..... 73 OM Russ in NH, KA1RUW FWIW: I subscribed to Gil's channel a few years ago an I have no idea why YT only now put this in my list and I watch every HAM vid that comes my way!

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Share it ;-)

@confiteordeo3863 3 жыл бұрын

I'm approaching the subject for the first time and found this absolutely brilliant

@RailsandRadios-nr2kd Ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. I am just getting started and I've been looking for something like this. For some reason, basic explanations like this are very hard to find. This ties a lot of loose ends together for me. Thank you!

@wehibebelachew3527 21 күн бұрын

Very helpful lecture, thank you very much Working a project and start to look back what is had done in school and this very refreshing

@sweepcity 6 ай бұрын

For a very long time I have watched a lot of videos , trying to grasp the concept SSB, frequency modes, and meters. And you have been the only one to get through my thick skull . I finally grasped the concept of skip, I understand now the concept of what SSB is as well as the differences between a.m., fm, and the different meter ranges. Thank you very much for a very informative video, that has brought a lot of Clarity to the questions I had. Thanks again

@RadioPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped, share it 😀

@bradentokoly 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation! Thank you for taking the time!

@gadgetkat5146 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It shed a lot of light.👍

@Hydrophish 3 жыл бұрын

Great overview! I’m studying for my Tech license and this was extremely helpful!

@scottmcgilvray7624 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I've been a ham for 2 years and really liked what you had to say. Thank you.

@mholliday1138 3 жыл бұрын

I decided on a lark that I wanted to get my technician license. I haven’t, for the life of me, found anyone else who can break down the basics like this guy. I couldn’t even find out what “X” meter band meant. 10 meter? 4 meter? Now I get it. Thanks for making this!!!

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Great, try at least for General, it's barely more info. Get the two books from the ARRL..

@BadassWeldingVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I was sceptical about starting such a long video. THIS IS THE EXPLINATION YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! Great info, thanks

@flipster7285 2 жыл бұрын

Busy studying for my Class A license (South Africa) and you have just covered a few chapters in my study guide in 30mins. Thank you so much!

@williampugh465 3 жыл бұрын

Currently studying for my HAM license in the USA and this helped clear up a lot of my confusion! Thank you so much!

@richardshort4587 3 жыл бұрын

Did you take you’re license exam yet ???

@pixbyeli 4 жыл бұрын

Well explained video of all these concepts...unlike others on KZfaq. Thank you.

@Chebva 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir. You answered so many questions for me.

@lp1133 3 жыл бұрын

Great beginning video to learn from. I am a newbie to HAM radio and currently studying for my technician certification. This helped me out a lot!!

@davidquackenbush3957 Ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank You!!

@geoffroymaes5795 4 жыл бұрын

Très intéressant! Merci beaucoup.

@33pastas 4 жыл бұрын

Merci bien. A video to watch over again. Subed

@lsdunlop 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you for this lesson. It's been a struggle to understand how all this works...till now!

@farmerwayne1404 3 жыл бұрын

Thank man! Learned a lot!! Cleared up some issues.....Carry on....

@rockygrindstaff7312 2 жыл бұрын

This was a good use of my time! Thank you for a very educational video

@Richardofdanbury 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a newbie HAM and have not been able to use my new skills frequently since getting licensed. I'm now in position to begin to use my General License more and found this review most helpful. Keep up the good work.

@RadioPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@pchsledsllc2210 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative - thank you!

@lpark8 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent overview - thank you

@Nnip9 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting all this stuff in one place. Very helpful.

@jondrubin 3 жыл бұрын

This guy knows how to explain stuff!

@minnesnotah 2 жыл бұрын

You are fantastic at explaining radio frequencies, band widths and other topics for all the noobies who got their license from memorizing questions. This was standard testing in the 80's along with CW test. Thanks, Im posting this link to some ham radio subs that have JR's ask exactly this type of question

@mws300 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very well thought out explanations and insightful comments.

@RadioPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Me-ob5qc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Extremely helpful! You have a new sub

@Lazyfrogranch 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@howard7383 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this , especially talking about band width . I have now subscribed many thanks from m6liy

@zenguitarankh Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I found out that USB in radio means something else and has nothing to do with a thumbdrive or what have you. Finally not confused when I see it. Thanks!

@UtiliTerran 3 жыл бұрын

An extremely useful and clear explanation of the foundational elements of radio. Nice ASMR French accent is a side bonus.

@bradleysmith9253 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate for your helpful information. Verte Arbusto from The Schumann Resonance Harmonics channel on yt, sent me over and I'm grateful that I came, cheers.😎🏄🌈🇦🇺

@canguner9790 Ай бұрын

It was very helpful to see the signals drawn out.

@reidtillery2856 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@enricotivi Жыл бұрын

This is really nice video, learned a lot so fast, Thank you Radio Pepper

@cesarzillopu9czl985 5 жыл бұрын

Great class! Thank you! 73!

@RadioPrepper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@krashvictim 23 күн бұрын

man, you are a great teacher. thanks.

@Peter-sm2rs 3 жыл бұрын

WOW what a great video, very informative, I understand a a lot more after watching this. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :-)

@joerstad 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, probably the best I've seen on this topic 👍🏻

@benotsilent6703 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. All the other people i found, like 9 of them, were discussing distance for DX contests. Took a while to find someone discussing distance for reliable communication and antenna characteristics.

@OdysseyCamper 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for this video! Excellent to fill in my Swiss cheese knowledge on the subject.

@revbikerbigd8664 11 ай бұрын

Plain and simple thank you 👍

@TheMainsheet 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent presentation , clear and concise even with the accent , Mon Dieu!

@stephensuter7242 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this - I’m slowly learning this stuff!

@halledwardb Жыл бұрын

This was good. My 11 yr daughter just took the General, this was a nice explination.

@stuart0604 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Really helpful :)

@vlupis1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation!

@davidmckee5279 3 ай бұрын

I’m gonna have to watch this about 10 times to get it to marinate my brain.

@shannonlefebvre13 3 жыл бұрын

This was so very helpful. Thank you!

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@georgessamara5592 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant, I am preparing my exam here in UK, and i have few books and watched few videos, but this is the one that explained it all very well. It just clicked with me. Well done.

@RadioPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it helped!

@LightBlazeMC Жыл бұрын

Incredible video thank you

@lordaresthefirst Жыл бұрын

Excellent job thank you so much I was trying to get this but your video helped a lot

@ToolFan68 6 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I just had to reach out and say thank you very much for doing this video. You explain things in such a way that I could completely understand and grasp these concepts better than many, many other videos that I’ve seen. I’m a brand new ham and just got my tech license and this really helped a lot. Thank you so much again. From Cave Creek Arizona! 73!

@RadioPrepper 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear it helped!

@julianrobertson3303 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind information , it was a huge help towards my studies towards obtaining an entry level amateur radio licence .

@RadioPrepper 8 ай бұрын

Great, try for one more level than you think you can get 😀

@Azot4o 5 жыл бұрын

I watched a lot of videos and read a lot of articles, and still thought I don't know anything. Today I found your video, now I understand what the other videos talked about and even learned a lot more. Thank you! And the drawings helped :)

@RadioPrepper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think I do need to give even simpler explanations; more tutorial videos maybe...

@Azot4o 5 жыл бұрын

@@RadioPrepper Yes, more tutorials please. Also it was really nice that you list the european frequencies, most people do not.

@RadioPrepper 5 жыл бұрын

Will do..

@PaulCousin 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video ! Well explained and structured. Very helpful. Thanks. Super vidéo ! Très bien expliquée et structurée. Bon coup de pouce. Merci. Paul, futur radioamateur from La Réunion.

@RadioPrepper 5 жыл бұрын

Merci Paul, et merci pour le coup de pouce on Patreon.

@PaulCousin 5 жыл бұрын

Radio Prepper Avec plaisir Gil, c'est pas grand chose. Merci à toi pour toutes tes vidéos.

@BernTube2011 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I'm trying to read through the ARRL manual to prepare for the technical exam, and there's a LOT of stuff that seems overly complicated...or maybe I'm just struggling with learning something new! You're explanation is VERY clear and extremely helpful.

@RadioPrepper 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, keep at it!

@jr11688jr 3 жыл бұрын

This was the most hopeful video I found great teacher and not just saying that

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

@frenlyfire 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@PhilipChandler 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. The ionosphere reflects HF (not refracts, which means bending rather than bouncing).

@angelineclarissa 3 жыл бұрын

reflect is not clear enough, no angle

@neilgelinas9926 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for explaining this information. I am reading the technician study guide. I also bought the general and extra study guides. I do have a background in electronics. Even though I am a Nurse at this current time.

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Attempt at least General with Technician. I passed all three in one sitting, it isn't too hard..

@abdullahsyyd 2 жыл бұрын

you are doing great job, keep it up

@michaell1665 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Old guy studying for the Ham exam in the US - this is a great "partial review / partial new info" video for my purposes. Thanks!

@RadioPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Go for General at least, there's not much more to learn..

@dougmatthew9987 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I agree that the 80m band is a good one for prepping.Im in Ohio and I can work all the states around me plus Canada. Not so much on 40, I experience some dead spots in too close. 73 Doug/KB8DNQ

@fathertimeable Жыл бұрын

Thanks man that was explained perfectly !

@M0JHN Жыл бұрын

The most valuable video for any ham operator! You a great teacher sir. M0JHN

@RadioPrepper Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SinnerSince1962 3 жыл бұрын

I've been studying for my Technician Class license and was using a test prep site to get ready. I found myself frustrated by the knowledge of answers, but not understanding. I'm not the kind of person who is just out to pass a test. I want to understand what I am doing and why? I believe that is the foundation for future learning. Needless to say, this video was exactly the kind of help I needed. Thank you RP for taking the time to help me. I know you didn't make the video just for me, but it sure felt like it as I watched! :)

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!: Study for and try to pass General in the same session, you have nothing to lose...

@UnbornLivesMatter 3 жыл бұрын

I'm exactly the same way! I'm a medical person, not an engineering/tech type, but I'm not letting that stop me. This was so well explained, that I actually understand it now. Years ago I was in an ASA/MI unit (short time d/t short enlistment) & knew a lot of diddiebops. Now I'm gonna learn for myself so I can listen to CW. Also, I love the disclaimer at the end & I'm sure I probably am on all sorts of lists already! Might as well go for the tech license.

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't medicine pretty technical? ;-) We are machines, of sorts...

@stephensuter7242 Жыл бұрын

I agree - this helps me so much!

@inkbythebarrelandpaperbyth6905 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content thank you

@626micah 4 жыл бұрын

Scientific notation, Good Sir.

@stirlingpark6145 Жыл бұрын

You have created the YT video that was "missing", thanks. The only thing that I might have added was how you can look up what the MUF (maximum usable frequency for those who don't know) is at any one time.

@stevejones8665 5 жыл бұрын

I was listening around on the bands after dark here in the UK and all i could hear was lots of Hams on the 160Mtr band around 1.9Mhz LSB they where all having a good rag chew which is good too hear.

@RadioPrepper 5 жыл бұрын

It's definitely on my list of bands to try!

@xxfaction6xx 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks

@TankmeUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Well..... Is not as complicated as I thought but still There are so many differences. I will have to watch it again.... Thank you very much for all of that prep. !!!!!! BTW I just bought my first am fm ssb radio

@RadioPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

Great!

@leventeboda9138 4 жыл бұрын

Very great video

@andyjones8236 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed listening to this, it pulled together a number of topics I've seen covered in other videos. The only thing I'm confused at is why 30 people had given the video a thumbs down. Definitely thumbs up from me

@RadioPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy!

@beachthor1 20 күн бұрын

I grew up in anchorage Alaska and the alt rock station was on 87.7. I bought my first car only after I made sure the radio picked up 87.7 (most of which in 2000 didn’t)

@mikeshawbrook-selfreliance 9 ай бұрын

Excellent Subbed :-)

@sarppaleffat Жыл бұрын

I remember VHF and UHF markings from my small black and white television as a kid (analogue tv era). On a crisp frosty winter evening I was able to see one of the Swedish tv channels on it (Iive in Finland). It only had the telescope antenna on it.

@kevok6 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I plan on testing for my technician license in November and need all the help I can get!

@RadioPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Go for General at the same time, not much more to learn..

@keithleeuwen877 2 жыл бұрын

Great !

@sameeraarts1847 Жыл бұрын

Good sir👏

@user-pn3gd2nw2p 2 ай бұрын

Excellent

@angelineclarissa 3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro love u

@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Gil, as a returning amateur it was very good revision, very clearly put. Tnx G6XIB

@RadioPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@g00glian0 5 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. It convinced me to subscribe. Thanks!

@johnperry6621 2 жыл бұрын

This man really gave me a great education in 40 min about radio

@Beowulfsurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation had to smash the like button because there was not a love button, subbed also. 73!! KG5AUB

@slamdunk58 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Another question though. When you're explaining SSB, there's a horizontal line coming off "AM". Does that line represent 0 volts again? If so, why does the wave not cross the 0 volt line. How does the wave propagate if it isn't completing the cycle (Hz)? Thanks. The video is very informative. Really enjoying watching it over and over again.

@RadioPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to look into that in more depth, thank you for your question!