Mike N2MAK

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@Iwishiwasanoscarmeyerweiner 2 күн бұрын

Excellent description of your toiletries kit!

@MikeN2MAK 2 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@digital.rancher 3 күн бұрын

So many tips and packing tricks! Well done! Dont you just love those Altoids tins?! 73!

@MikeN2MAK 3 күн бұрын

Thanks! Those little tins are great too.

@Scout75PortableRadio 6 күн бұрын

Fantastic kit, Mike! Well thought out and organized. Within 24 hours I've seen both you and Michael KB9VBR show the Domke wraps. Have one in my Amazon cart now!

@MikeN2MAK 6 күн бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you liked it. The wraps work great and have held up to a lot of use.

@SmokeSignalsRF 6 күн бұрын

Great video…..like the donkey wrap. Good idea and good for many applications

@MikeN2MAK 6 күн бұрын

Thanks! I always look for things that have other applications. When I purchased a Clam pop-up earlier this year, I told my wife we could use it for sports games, LOL.

@hamradiobasics 7 күн бұрын

Mike great video ! Love your bag ! Seems everyone does theirs a little differently and I like them all. Keep up the great work !

@MikeN2MAK 7 күн бұрын

Thanks! Everyone has their unique needs and interests. But this bag holds a lot, can be customized and has held up to my regular use.

@danmarkiewicz3697 7 күн бұрын

Very nicely organized and well thought-out setup, Mike! Thanks for the practical tips. Dan N2DTO

@MikeN2MAK 7 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I even got some ideas to improve it.

@hamradiotube 8 күн бұрын

You just cost me $20 for a pair of those fishing rod holders!

@MikeN2MAK 8 күн бұрын

LOL, I’m hoping my POTA 20 gets here soon so I can try it with those. I wish the spike was a little longer and stronger, especially with some of the ground up here, but they do the trick, specially when I’m leaning a mast in a tree or using the rubber wire to secure it to a post.

@hamradiotube 8 күн бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK They just got a shipment of 250 in and they'll start shipping on Monday. Hopefully you ordered early enough to be part of the first shipment. 500 more should be here soon too.

@MikeN2MAK 8 күн бұрын

@@hamradiotube Thanks!! I ordered early. Hopefully early enough, LOL.

@Scout75PortableRadio 6 күн бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK I got a notice from Gigaparts the other day saying mine will be shipping soon. Hopefully I get it in time for my Huntsville roadtrip.

@MikeN2MAK 5 күн бұрын

@@Scout75PortableRadio Awesome!

@punkrockhamradio 8 күн бұрын

Nice kit man! My 705 lives in that Maxpedition bag which fits great in my Osprey backpack. I still have lots of work to do getting my setup lighter and faster so thanks for the ideas! 🤘

@MikeN2MAK 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Taking everything out was helpful. It’s given me some ideas on how I can lighten the load and improve it.

@punkrockhamradio 8 күн бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK You’re welcome dude. That bag you’re using could make a more organized replacement for my “crate of stuff” 🤔

@KS0JD 8 күн бұрын

If you are flying with it remember to put all your sharp objects in one location so you can put them in checked luggage. Otherwise TSA may get some new mult-i-tools and knives. 73

@MikeN2MAK 8 күн бұрын

You bet! I'm a knife guy and I know that too well. I always feel naked when I fly, LOL. Thanks for watching!

@Andy2e0ree 8 күн бұрын

Mike I’m not a mod

@MikeN2MAK 8 күн бұрын

Done. Thanks for tuning in!

@truckinguy92 11 күн бұрын

I just don’t understand how this is so much better. The computer, cables, and that honking big choke on the interconnect cable. I just turn on my HT, key mic, talk no big honking choke on the mic cable.

@MikeN2MAK 10 күн бұрын

Winlink is not my favorite mode/activity, but I try to practice regularly since I see value in it. As for the chokes, my experience, along with some others, is that it’s sensitive to RFI. The cheap laptop probably is too. Choking the cables has helped mitigate that though.

@truckinguy92 10 күн бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK I knew what the chokes were for and why they’re there. My point was an HT going through a repeater to relay info is a lot less bulky and cumbersome that dragging along a laptop and a bunch of cables. It was a great demonstration though of what can be done, it’s just not my cup of tea.

@MikeN2MAK 10 күн бұрын

Yeah, it’s definitely not for everyone. I’m still just doing the basics with Winlink, but look forward to learning and trying more. Thanks for checking it out though!

@MatthewAE4JC 14 күн бұрын

Very cool! Nice job!

@MikeN2MAK 14 күн бұрын

Thanks, I did the digipeater thing again today but with a different gateway.

@MyHamRadioJourney 15 күн бұрын

It's great to see you made it to Hamvention. It was raining the first day. Next year, I hope there will be a KZfaq booth where we can meet our favorite KZfaq Ham Creators. I hope to meet you there next year? I did not even know about the Parks on the Air Bingo. 73s

@MikeN2MAK 15 күн бұрын

I definitely plan on being there next year! Looking forward to meeting you there too. POTA bingo was new this year, but definitely something fun.

@MyHamRadioJourney 15 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed how you took the time to explain these awards. Congratulations on getting it done. I am always at 20 or 40 meters when I am out. I attempted 15 meters the other day, and it was dead. I am a new subscriber here. Thanks for the videos. 73.

@MikeN2MAK 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub! 20m and 40m are great bands and there’s plenty of activity. But there’s other options too, which can be less crowded and a great way to try different antennas.

@hamradioonthego 19 күн бұрын

This is true not only for POTA and VHF Contests but also for just building the logbook on HF during contests but it's definitely s great plug for activity on VHF, well done .

@MikeN2MAK 19 күн бұрын

Thanks! I always say that contests are a great way to try new and different bands or modes, which can be fun and a good learning experience.

@jamesknotts1546 20 күн бұрын

My alpha hextenna will get me to the right length for 2 meters I just never really thought about it before lol

@MikeN2MAK 20 күн бұрын

Nice. It’s always good to have options!

@OneGunBrad 22 күн бұрын

Hey guys, I’m enjoying the show. I wanted to chime in on Marvin’s comment on the battery size and TSA. I fly regularly with my rig so I keep up with the info. There’s more to the rule he found. There’s rules for <100Wh and another set of rules for 101Wh-160Wh. The website currently states you can carry on up to 2x batteries between 101Wh-160Wh. Link below. Keep up the good work! www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-more-100-watt-hours

@wellseewho 22 күн бұрын

Turn off that loud music.

@MikeN2MAK 22 күн бұрын

I made some mistakes in my early videos. But just like ham radio, that’s how we learn. Thanks for watching though.

@LB4FH 22 күн бұрын

It's so cool that you do AM. Need to try that out again some time soon 😁 73!

@MikeN2MAK 22 күн бұрын

Thanks, I hope you give it a try too! I’ve only done 40m, and a few local 6m AM contacts too, but hope to try it more on other bands and see what’s possible for DX.

@LB4FH 22 күн бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK I've only done 160 and 80. We can do it on some other bands too, but they're far too crowded. 6m seems like a good idea though

@MikeN2MAK 22 күн бұрын

@@LB4FH I want to give 6M AM a shot sometime when the band is open or during one of the 6m contests when there’s more activity.

@LB4FH 22 күн бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK good luck 😊

@hamradioonthego 25 күн бұрын

Both operators should be proud. Father and son team is what it's all about. 73

@MikeN2MAK 24 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

@N2NWK 26 күн бұрын

POTA on!!!

@MikeN2MAK 26 күн бұрын

Heck yeah! When I had someone calling me P2P on 2m, from a 3fer of all places, I was blown away. Whatever band, whatever mode, get out there and have FUN!

@truckinguy92 Ай бұрын

I tried AM yesterday on 40m at a group POTA event. The stain on the other end said he was having a hard time hearing me. Oh well, I tried.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

That’s cool you gave it a try! Ive only done it a few times and a couple of them were a struggle.

@danmarkiewicz3697 Ай бұрын

Hey Ben, Nice job! You’ve come a long way since our Tech Class in ’21. Best of luck to you 73s. Dan N2DTO

@jslick1987 Ай бұрын

Great job Ben.

@hooterfivesix Ай бұрын

Too much music. Great contact!

@kb1qzh Ай бұрын

I'm going to give that a try!

@jeremycole3008 Ай бұрын

sounds way better than side band. God I hate listening to side band audio. I honestly didnt know there was even AM lower than 27mhz, and since Im only a tech, i never could use the AM part of 10 meters. (couldnt pass above 5wpm to same my rear) 73 N9IZX

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Yeah, the sound is definitely better. I’m hoping to try AM on other bands now.

@robertmethia7080 Ай бұрын

of course its better because its cheaper, thats a no brainer

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Price can definitely be a factor. It’s good that Yaesu dropped the price on the 710 this past year, which makes it much more competitive and appealing.

@rlm975 Ай бұрын

Not boring at all. My one AM contact was with a station running all pre 60's equipment. Great audio!

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it too. I’m pretty new to AM, but I’ve got a feeling that older equipment sounds even better.

@WilliamBennerJr Ай бұрын

Really neat! What kind of antenna were you using?

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

I was using the Mercury linked dipole I build with the kit from Coffee & Ham Radios. It was probably up around 25-30 feet on the mast and running east-west. Thanks for watching!

@Ron-xn4wf Ай бұрын

What is this Q What is this QSO all the time. Check to meaning.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

It’s actually “QSL,” which is a Q-code abbreviation for either “Am I correct?” Or “You are correct.” Thanks for watching!

@coreydean9277 Ай бұрын

I have been a ham for over 35 years and I have yet to talk on AM. You aren’t that far from me so I am going to have to listen for you from North Central PA.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

You’re definitely not alone. There’s a lot of hams out there who haven’t tried AM before. I hope to get you in the log next time!

@punkrockhamradio Ай бұрын

Great video!

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Thanks, I’ve been mixing POTA with the VHF contest the last 2 years and it’s a lot of fun and a great opportunity to try new and different things.

@Scout75PortableRadio Ай бұрын

Great video, Mike! You are single handedly making AM cool again.

@miker8379 Ай бұрын

When did AM stop being cool?

@Scout75PortableRadio Ай бұрын

@@miker8379 being the majority of contacts Mike made said that it was their 1st AM contact; it’s safe to say at least 3 generations now.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

It’s funny because this all started with Shane making a comment about it on Clubhouse. Whether it’s AM, CW, Meshtastic, microwave bands, whatever, it’s always good to see others trying new and different things. That’s what the hobby is about.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

@@miker8379 based on the few times I've done it, to me it seems like it's still cool and interesting to others, but it has been forgotten or overlooked by hams, old and new.

@MichaelLaferriere Ай бұрын

Cool vid, the novelty of AM probably helped fill the log as well. :-)

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

I got 31 in the log in an hour, which is the most I've ever done on AM. It's tended to be a challenge in the past, both finding an open frequency with enough space, and getting contacts. But you never know how it'll go unless you give it a shot. Thanks for watching!!

@HamRadioCrusader Ай бұрын

Ahhh The Good OL’ Days

@bmelon67 Ай бұрын

This is KC8WVH. It's awesome to hear how I sounded on your end. Was using a club members old kenwood hybrid. 73's!!

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you got a chance to see and hear. I hop to get you in the log again sometime!

@SevenFortyOne Ай бұрын

When I was a teenager, my dad had a shortwave radio on the kitchen table and we would listen to all the 80 meter AM boat anchor guys every night (W2VJZ, WA1HLR, etc...). After I got licensed, I've never really made an AM contact because I always felt it was reserved for the guys running "real" radios. It looks like you had some fun with it and makes me want to give it a try sometime.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

I've had a good experience with the ICOM 7300. I'm sure the modern rigs aren't as ideal for it as older ones, but it's still fun to try some of the time. I do want to give AM a shot on 10m and 6m sometime, which I think might be really interesting with an opening. Thanks for watching!

@jtn104 Ай бұрын

Pretty cool outing Mike!

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Thanks! It's fun trying new or different things. Plus it's always rewarding when others get to share some of the joy and excitement.

@user-tc5vb2jx1p Ай бұрын

Mike, Looks like you discovered a new mode! I’m going to try to activate Lock 32 on 6M just before the net on Thursday. I hope to hear you

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ve got a conflict Thursday night, but if I can, I’ll try to work you. Good luck and have fun!

@garycowger9579 Ай бұрын

De KB8UGP Gary in Enterprise WV I worked a lot of station on AM with My Xiegu G90 with a EFLW 15 to 20 watts always get a good report I think it fun to work AM just to see Who is out there still using the old mode so good DX and God Bless America 73

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

It’s definitely been fun to try and it’s nice to see that it’s encouraging others. The G90 was my first radio but I’ve never did AM with it, since I was so new to ham radio. I have a 705 now, but that’ll only do 2.5W on AM, so I’ll stick to the 7300, LOL.

@darrylvoight Ай бұрын

Hey Mike. Thanks a lot for this video. Both for POTA activation and for using AM. Very cool. Awesome job !! 73, Darryl/K2XV. Hope to get you in the log someday. 👍

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. I hope to get you in the log soon too. 73

@haroldkc2bpp985 Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike for the AM contact! DE KC2BPP

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

You bet! Now you know how it sounded and what it looked like on my end.

@markviers998 Ай бұрын

I would have never thought you'd have that much success on AM, sweet!

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

You and me both! I got 31 contacts in AM in about an hour during this POTA. That’s the most I ever got.

@markviers998 Ай бұрын

@@MikeN2MAK you've put a bug in me now, I'm going to have to try it.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

@@markviers998 Cool! When I tried it earlier this year, another ham directed me to the AM Rally, which I participated in. There's some good and basic info on AM on their website at www.amrally.com/

@kennethblackwell1137 Ай бұрын

amazing....I have never operated AM

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

You’re not alone. Give it a shot sometime! Thanks for watching too.

@KO4GAR Ай бұрын

AM is a great mode. You would be surprised how much DX you can get running the higher bands on AM. 73's

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

I was surprised to get a PR station in the log that night. I’ll need to give AM a shot on higher bands sometime.

@robertmeyer4744 Ай бұрын

Nice job Mike ! Early spring I got some 10 meter AM on POTA . I got a 10 meter repeater aw well but contact does not count POTA but was fun. I have done 2 meter AM and SSB with some FT8 but not POTA . I have done some 160 meter AM in the winter a few years back. that a night band. AM/FM will take some battery power . FT8 does as well. nice pics of park. NY has very nice parks. 73

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Awesome! I’ve been wanting to try 10m AM. I think that’d be fun. I’m curious how it gets out when the band is open. I’ve done very little AM on the high bands but will definitely try it on 6m if I’m out during an opening.

@neillewis181 Ай бұрын

Good deal, I have never made a am contact. Not sure why 😮. Guess I will have to try.

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

All it takes is just the push of a button, LOL. I get that it’s not efficient and takes a lot of bandwidth, but it can be fun to try once in a while. Hopefully others seeing it will encourage more to try it out.

@2metercrew389 Ай бұрын

Nice work👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I do the some thing on 2 meters

@MikeN2MAK Ай бұрын

Cool! I hope to try some AM on the higher bands. We've got an active VHF group in WNY and Southern Ontario, so it's totally doable.

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