KJ5DVL here, thanks for the suggestions brother! I’ll be sure to save a few MRE spoons to bring you next time in Lewisville!

Enjoyed meeting you, de K5KEW

Always enjoy your videos, Bigboy. Down to earth and sincere. Until we can QSO, thanks and 73, KF0NNQ.

3:16 "we're the tight hams"...if my late father were still alive he'd subscribe to you on the spot! 🤑 He wouldn't get anything at a Ham Fest without a deal. Good video...73! de WX0V

Love those small ham fests! Eyeball QSO's where everybody is 599! Thanks for that! 73

Nice video

Great video looks like a great hamfest!!!! Enjoyed !! 73

Nice to see a good crowd in Shreveport! Thanks for sharing, 73!

Thanks David, love the hamfest video! 73!

Nice video!

Thank you for the shout out. Here is a few more points for those watching. Great for the ham shack to quickly test equipment without using your contacts and housings. Quick Field Repair , adds minium weight to your POTA and SOTA go bags. ALWAYS BE PREPARED! Quickly have a disconnect in your vehicle or ham shack without investing in expensive crimpers and kits. Ease into the Powerpole lifestyle. Only genuine Anderson Powerpole crimps and housings are used. UL rated 30 Amps. 12 to 18 AWG

Hey there David, I appreciate you and everything you do, thanks for sharing.

Is this Kenwood TS-940 for sale? what is the price?

Another great video. Thoughts and prayers for your dad! 73, KF0NNQ

Looking forward to hearing how the Buckmaster works out 👍

I'm sorry about your Dad. I hope he gets well soon.

Great video!! Good buy on the antenna!! Hope your dad gets better and heals up soon!! 73

Great video David, that’s one hefty antenna! I’m sure waiting to see how you like it! I’ve been praying for your dad. 73 de K4MTW

Thank you David, These are so interesting and informative. 73!

Great video! How do you find those boxes? I went to MTC's website and they don't mention Mystery Boxes anywhere that I can see.

I've got a few of these that were GREAT deals when they were *used* estate sale items at $25. But $50 for overstock "Steren quality stuff" is a no go from me.

Those ham sticks made the whole video. Thanks for going out of your way. I wish there was a ham store close to St. Louis. 73, KF0NNQ.

Nice pick up, that should keep you busy for a bit...

The only way I'm going to get excited about a "mystery box" is if there's an Icom IC-7851 in it...of course, then it becomes a $13,000 mystery box 🤑, and you'll have some 'splaining to do to the wife! 🤣 Enjoyed the video...happy subscriber here, to be sure...73! de WX0V

Great unboxing!! That was a fun video!! Never know what you will need. Mystery boxes are great!! Enjoyed!! 73

Thank you for all that you do! From Kb4jog

Good video big boy! Both boxes were "jackpots".....!

Awesome Video, Felt like Christmas! Thanks David.73!

You can never have too many antennas I think that was money well spent, thanks for sharing David

waves hand in air for that kenwood adapter lol.

Good video David. 73 KD9YSW

Bigboy, I look forward to seeing you at our HAMFEST in SHREVEPORT. WE first met at the COWTOWN HAMFEST in FORT WORTH in JAN. SEE you AUG 10, 73 from ANDY KF5ORM

Bigboy, I appreciate the shout-out for the St. Charles Radio Club hamfest. They are not my club but we are one community. I appreciate all that you do. 73, KF0NNQ.

Looking forward to the Heathkit videos!

Thanks David. I always thought I was a super good guy. Lol. And NO, I don't still eat like that........ Thanks for being patient with all my questions.

Great video and good information !! Hey armature radio is all about learning!! 73 enjoyed!!!

Always good info! Thanks David 73!

IMO a good antenna is worth way more than a crappy antenna with a KW of power. I just found your channel and appreciate your common sense approach to topics. K3TBA

I see you appreciate QSO cards! Me too. Also, where did you get the display behind you with the clock and call sign?

I use a ZS6BKW antenna from "UK Wire Antennas" I was only able to get it up about 25 feet but all my QSO's say i'm booming! I got through a pileup in Russia last week with an ICOM 7300 100 watts

Good info, thanks BigBoy. 73 KD9YSW

Thanks! Cell phones are only radios as long as the cell network stays up. It goes down, so does your ability to make calls and whatever Voice over IP software your using.

Well said. My local club is really concerned with bring in younger people. I'm the editor of the club monthly publication, which tends to be 60-80 pages. I mention the size of the publication because the majority of the articles and info are geared towards things younger hams are interested in. I love new tech and use a Xeigu G90 a lot. However, my primary base rig is a Ten Tec Corsair from 1983 that I restored. Our club was going to junk it and I didn't have the money for a 100 Watt rig. I learned a lot about electronics working on the Ten Tec and like it's simple controls. I like talking to people rather than digital and love DXing. While I haven't tried any of the digital modes, I think it's great if it brings people enjoyment. There is room for everyone. You are so right, unless we bring those numbers up we could lose our privileges. I'm 63 years old and I used to be the "kid" at our club. Now we got members as young as 18. Thanks again for a great video,,,73...Hugh...KN6KNB

Great information! Thanks you for another informative video. I try to acquire old TV antennas for the parts because I'm semi retired and have to stretch a dollar when I can. Regarding the CB antennas, I got a long hand held adjustable CB antenna and have used it successfully on other bands. What got me into this hobby was the experimenting and building part. There is nothing more satisfying than coming up with an idea, building it, and then (after a lot of fiddling around) see it work. Thanks again for the video...73...KN6KNB

Let me add to this video on the sad ham topic.... I've had a general class ham ticket since I was 14 and had it not been for Sad Hams I would have probably been an extra class a long time ago.... if you run into an a-hole in this hobby please for the love of God do not listen to them at all and keep pushing. 73's KE4NAB!

Appreciate your social media advice. Wise ham, thanks and 73, KF0NNQ.

Awesome video very well stated!! Can’t wait til next video!!73

Great information again. 73 KD9YSW

Looking forward to seeing the Heathkits in action! I'd love to have one someday. Back in the CB days one of the locals had a DX 60 that he used. That thing always sounded so good.

Good Info as always David, Thanks for doing this.73!