K4SRF

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@aliensojourner 7 сағат бұрын

Very understandable video, thank you!

@whiskersmcmeow5839 3 күн бұрын

. Thank you for the info!

@FilipeJorgeSilva 6 күн бұрын

I do have a limited space and that's the reason why I bought one the problem is that this antenna is complete deaf, the SWR is good on all bands, except 80 meters, but if I can't listening nobody I can't transmit. So I decide to remove it from my roof.

@frankvandornis4373 6 күн бұрын

Great T-shirt!!! Yes, I know what it means.

@DanielHunterUSA 8 күн бұрын

Why you need to program the yeasu 850-L?

@thehappyhogger4484 9 күн бұрын

I want your codeplug. My mother lives in Gulf Breeze.

@ugsisr 12 күн бұрын

Very nice... May I ask just so I didnt miss anything... Your Indoor Shack Grounds and Outdoor Arrestor Grounds are all on the same Grounding Rod? I am new to this hobby and I want to be certain... Thank You Very much for taking the time to share this... KC3ZDW

@kumasu 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for showing all of the details of how everything is connected. This has been a big help.

@K4SRF 14 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@ChaplainDaveSparks 18 күн бұрын

Another single element antenna with a *_”magic black box”_* at the bottom that matches all bands. What sort of electronic wizardry might be in that box? (Other than a resin-potted dummy load?) I would think that by now someone would have reverse-engineered this and similar antennas and come up with a DIY clone … Is it a _”random wire monopole”?_ *73 de AF6AS*

@jackrodosta7971 19 күн бұрын

Thinking about picking up this radio but I have a quick question. Can you use a stylist on the touch screen? I have really fat fingers and I'm afraid the small touch screen maybe too difficult to operate for things like using the keyboard to nave your frequencies.

@K4SRF 21 күн бұрын

Sometimes you want to keep the color scheme of your vehicle; with me, this was my goal. I took three Motorola antennas with chrome lock-nuts and painted them black to match my vehicle's color. It is not a difficult procedure, but make sure you use paint that is metal-free.

@McCamerCoach 25 күн бұрын

Greetings. I purchased a new to me comet. The package did not include the paracord kit I do not see anything of it mentioned on the instruction kit. Can you tell me what the unit is called and what size is required. I will have to purchase I have a 30m telescopic with appropriate guy wiring

@carl-gunnarhillefors7612 26 күн бұрын

THE SOUND FAILED ON YOUR DEMONSTRATION!

@stewheelie7874 27 күн бұрын

I think there are some (me) that just want to see how it is done so they can do the same. This all looks very sensible and easy to follow. Thanks for the post.

@RonBennett-lg8po 28 күн бұрын

I get 1.3-1.5:1 across all bands, running RG8 coax. 250 watts? You don’t need it. I have made contacts all over the US & Canada, as well as Europe on 100 watts or less. 35 ft above ground? I’m a little less than 3 feet AGL.

@dinkodinev Ай бұрын

Good one

@JohnMerryman Ай бұрын

Nice, clear explanations of the features. Just got mine and am impressed with the radio.

@thedrbombay1 Ай бұрын

Does anyone make an aviation radio with a 2 m combo?

@JohnMerryman Ай бұрын

Love RT Systems software! Their support is also first class. Like your spreadsheet method. Will do that on my upload.

@edward3302 Ай бұрын

What am I speaking about? I couldn't hear any sound from this video. Listened to other videos you uploaded but there was no sound on this one.

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 Ай бұрын

So with my yaesu ft710 where should I place my digital meter

@M-P-X Ай бұрын

That's a lot of money for a basically cheap 10 meter 5/8 antenna.

@johnlewis8759 Ай бұрын

Switzerland is wet ! Lots of rain this spring with flooding in areas. Last year was quite the opposite. Yes, although I do love the Kenwood brand, I am leaning towards getting the Icom and just needed an excuse to make that final decision. Excuse provided !😂 It would have been nice to have the APRS but as you say, there is no perfect radio. I travelled to the US a lot professionally as well as for pleasure, always loved being there. You have pretty much everything ! Thanks again and keep making those great videos.

@johnlewis8759 Ай бұрын

Hi Steve, greetings from Switzerland. Enjoying your videos on the Icom ID 52 and the Kenwood D75. Just got my licence a week ago and looking to get set up. Would love to have your feelings about these two radios (id52 and D75) like if you had to choose between one or the other ?? Cheers and 73’s, John HB9 IMG

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Firstly, how is everything in Switzerland? I have visited this beautiful country when I was a child, (back in the 1960s) and actually got to have skied in the Alps! (Thanks for stirring up such good memories!) Secondly, the selection between the two radios is a personal decision; I have both. They are both about the same price and equal in quality, (in my opinion.) The only difference that stand out with me has to do with the battery power. I have had the ICOM turned on for over 24 hours, (monitoring) with significant battery power loss. However, the Kenwood D-75 still has an issue with the battery draining at a faster level. Also, the Kenwood will automatically power down after a set time and there is no way that I know of to override this setting. This is a "battery saving" function that, if you aren't paying attention, (the radio will start beeping,) will shut the radio off without you knowing it. Both are fine radios, but if battery life between charges is important, I would lean toward the ICOM. -Regards! Steve

@pa3crl Ай бұрын

Thanks PA3CRL

@MikesPOV Ай бұрын

Why erase it?

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Personal choice.

@edward3302 Ай бұрын

No sound ???

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

What are you speaking about?

@frankthetank3342 Ай бұрын

They say not to have any wires run parallel past the surge arrestors. They worry that the non-arrested wires flashover to the "protected" lines. They make surge arrestor boxes you can run remote/control type wires through (terminal style, for single conductord or non-coaxial lines). I have one that's 4 wires in, 4 wires out, but they likely make larger ones.

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Good point. I see an update on my part coming up. Thanks!

@G7LWT Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve - much appreciated! 73

@ThatCleanMT Ай бұрын

Why are hams so f’ing awkward 😂? “Hey, Steve here…” 😂

@Ron-xn4wf Ай бұрын

Good video.

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

You can combine multiple antennas onto one mast to conserve space, but do it cautiously. I also re-explore my ham shack grounding at my entry panel.

@christopherkahn7005 Ай бұрын

Can you show me how to set up the vox

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

I'll put this on my suggestions list for videos. Thanks.

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 Ай бұрын

So the version 1 is what I'm after I assume

@kenbaird7067 Ай бұрын

Grounding for lightning strikes is useless. If you get a close hit, the voltage/current will roar up the ground to your gear. I was the project engineer for the installation of outside plant and switch at Mt Cook, bought into service Dec 1969. The latest type of lightening protection was used. A severe electrical storm in April 1970 completely destroyed all plant, completely destroying the specially earthed switch. $250,000 gear gone!!!

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 Ай бұрын

What does it do on turbo on vhf? I'm worried about the vhf/uhf side being weak?

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Turbo is the transmit power, turbo being the highest.

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 Ай бұрын

@@K4SRF yeah I've heard conflicting stories of some,units producing 60-70 watts vhf and some barely put out 30. What's your vhf performance like

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 Ай бұрын

So love my 878 I’m considering selling my Yaesu ftm500 I use as a base to get a 578uv3 with the BT01 controller what ya think?

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

It is a matter of personal choice and which radio you are most comfortable with.

@joeyperez8581 Ай бұрын

Outstanding

@georgebecht6357 2 ай бұрын

Please watch this grounding presentation from the ARRL and you will see everything that is wrong with your station ground. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNx1aJphs7bRnX0.html I must confess that my station was like yours until the Dayton grounding presentation. A rude awakening for me. I find most hams are doing it wrong. Also you should use bushings where the coax enters the external surge protection box. The 8 GA wire should not be connected under the mounting bolt, it should be on a separate bolt through the copper bar. It should not go through the same knock out hole as the coax on the left., it should have it's own hole.The copper bar in the shack is a "bonding bar", not a ground bar and should not be connected to the ground rod outside the shack. 73 N2SQ

@K4SRF 2 ай бұрын

Watched it and plan on making some changes. I'll put out an "updated" grounding video later. Thanks for the input George! -Steve / '73 K4SRF

@chibuzoonyiah 2 ай бұрын

Much thanks. Helpful as my schooling.

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@alvarogaitan2529 2 ай бұрын

thanks, great job Steve 73 from kb2uew

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@JoeCity 2 ай бұрын

Just got the 850l. No dual comm???!?!? My d74a does so much more than this 850. I think yaesu could have done a better job. -Kd2qql

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

But does your D74 do the airbands, both receive and transmit?

@christopherkahn7005 2 ай бұрын

Could you tell me how to turn on the the recive

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Not sure what you are referring to.

@LordRReaper 2 ай бұрын

TOO MUCH TALK, NO INFO

@full_metal2452 2 ай бұрын

Excellent Does all this apply with the D75?

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

I think so, but contact RT systems for confirmation.

@kd4hgr 2 ай бұрын

You stated this antenna does not cover the 80m band you might want to read the specs again as it says it does 6 - 80m ???

@K4SRF Ай бұрын

Thanks. I'll check.

@alvarogaitan2529 2 ай бұрын

thanks great job 73 from kb2uew

@jamesphilips4290 2 ай бұрын

I have a bunch of them including (2) 7550e's , 6550 and a bunch of HT1250's. Excellent radios to use for Ham Radio, built like a tank. I had to buy the Mototrbo CPS back a few years ago, but it is indeed free to download now. You just have to create a Motorola account first. Too program them for wide on ham radio you have to get an Entitlement which is also free. They are well worth the investment if you like a high quality piece of equipment.

@noelomaolchraoibhe3911 2 ай бұрын

Concise and yet highly informative....thanks!

@KevinBasilMagnus-sy7rm 2 ай бұрын

Great, Thankyou Sir 9V1KM KK7QGL SINGAPORE

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