I recently purchased an IC- 7300 as my primary HF rig but also own a 991-A. This video covers why I made that decision and what I like and dislike about both radios. This is not a review or a bash of one over the other, but an observation based on my situation and experience. I hope you enjoy it!
In today's video I am reviewing the X-Tenna's Variable End Fed Half Wave Antenna. This is a unique antenna in that it allows you to change the Unun configuration with the flip of a switch. Check it out and thanks for watching. 73
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My Current Shack Setup:
ICOM IC-7300
Yaesu FT-2980
DX Commander Classic
Comet GP-9
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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A suggestion came in from a viewer about my recent list of top base station ham radio rigs. After a bit of research, I agree that this radio should definitely make the list if it falls into the parameters of what you are looking for in a Ham radio. Check it out! Thank you for the suggestion!!! 73!
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My Current Shack Setup:
Yaesu FT-991A – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015268
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Antenna – https://bit.ly/394f3TO
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
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My review of the Yaesu FT-3DR HT radio. It is a top of the line radio and may or may not be in your budget. If you are looking for a full featured handheld radio, this may be for you!
If you are interested in getting a FT3Dr please consider Ham Radio Outlet: https://bit.ly/3tLkNtn
Other Accessories discussed in this video:
SMA to BNC Adapters: https://amzn.to/3fdr110
Diamond RH77CA Antenna with BNC connection: https://bit.ly/3fa41A7
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My Current Shack Setup:
Yaesu FT-991A – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015268
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Antenna – https://bit.ly/394f3TO
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
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Just a short video today. We have a fellow ham and valued member of the ham youtuber community that could use a little help. Subscribe to his channel and if you can make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Links below
W6LG's YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ham-radio
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✅TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
✅Kit.co Product Recommendations: https://kit.co/ki5npl
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My Current Shack Setup:
ICOM IC-7300
Yaesu FT-2980
DX Commander Classic
Comet GP-9
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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Did you know that RFinder will work WITH RT Systems software to program your mobile radio if you are going on a trip? In this short video I am going over how to do this and make it easy to connect to repeaters when travelling.
Links from the video:
www.rfinder.net
RTSystems Software can be found at any Ham Radio Retailers website. They are specific to your radio!!!!
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K6UDA Radio: https://www.youtube.com/k6uda
K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff
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Ham Radio Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamRadioNow
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SevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1
100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: http://100wattsandawire.com
DX Commander: https://www.youtube.com/m0mcx
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The Smokin Ape: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki...
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Temporarily Offline: http://youtube.com/temporarilyoffline
K0LWC: https://www.youtube.com/c/K0LWC
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My Current Shack Setup:
Yaesu FT-991A – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015268
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Antenna – https://bit.ly/394f3TO
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
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In this video we are building a custom window passthrough for our antennas. With a few basic tools and a little patience, you can not only save money and have a really nice passthrough window unit, but have a little fun in the process. All of the items used in the video are linked below:
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0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Tools and supplies you will need
5:10 - Construction
11:16 - Assembly
29:01 - Installation
32:36 - Hooking it up and testing
35:33 - Conclusion
Supplies for Window Passthrough
3 Inch SO239 Connectors - https://amzn.to/3zeIk9K
PVC Board - https://low.es/3w9Su9M
Aluminum Strip - https://low.es/3gjJI25
Step Bit - https://bit.ly/3ggLUaG
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Other Hardware you will need:
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My Current Shack Setup:
Yaesu FT-991A – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015268
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Antenna – https://bit.ly/394f3TO
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
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In this final episode of learning to solder we are going over soldering techniques and things to learn and do when soldering components.
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My Current Shack Setup:
ICOM IC-7300
Yaesu FT-991A
DX Commander Classic
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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This video I am building the Portable No Tune End Fed Half Wave Antenna from QRPGuys. I apologize now for the camera angle, but I think you will get the point. The antenna is supposed to be good for 80 meters to 10 meters.
QRPGuys Antenna: https://qrpguys.com/qrpguys-end-fed-wire-antenna
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Website: https://hamradiofornontechies.com
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My Current Shack Setup:
Yaesu FT-991A – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015268
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Antenna – https://bit.ly/394f3TO
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
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#ki5npl
#hamradiofornontechies
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Thanks each and every one of you for your support of the channel! Without you there would be no channel! I will continue to put out great content that will be informative and useful and hopefully bring more people into this great hobby that we enjoy and love! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 73!
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Website: https://hamradiofornontechies.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamTechies
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My Current Shack Setup:
Yaesu FT-991A – https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015268
DX Commander Classic
Diamond X-30A Antenna - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007913
Diamond GZV4000 Power Supply - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003067
LDG AT200 PROII Tuner
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#hr4nt
#ki5npl
#hamradiofornontechies
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