We have a panel of judges PLUS *YOU* to decide on the BEST SIX entries for this year's emergency / scrap vertical antenna challenge. On the panel: John Gendron, Roly ZL1BQD, Tom M0RMY and myself. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUvFAQJPDCY
I always wanted to make a Step-Ladder type antenna and didn't think much about it, however this project suddenly occurred to me and since I had a couple of hours spare, thought I'd give it a bash. Hell, it worked - and I could have tuned it properly by shortening the feeder so it wasn't at ground level, but for an emergency, maybe you wouldn't do that and perhaps just use a croc-clip instead of drilling holes? Anyway, food for thought.
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Enjoy your radio folks. Good luck. Callum. M0MCX.
DX Commander Founder.
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I made a "generic" tilt-over mast base for guyed antennas when I had some "last minute" thinking last week. This will suit both the regular DX Commander and also the giant eXtreme Nebula antenna (coming soon). 60+ radials now down and pegged out. Next job: Fit connectors to coax, prep elements and also the giant hose clamps. Will be putting this up Tuesday 15th Sept. Look out for my 80m signal to USA that weekend :) Radial Pins here: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/biodegradable-ground-radial-pins/ Cheers, Callum. M0MCX #asmr #nebula #hamradio
00:00 cutting the wood
1:06 drilling the wood
2:00 drilling the aluminium
2:40 test fitting the threaded bar
3:56 Day 2 - upgrade time
6:42 Fitting oversize threaded bar
10:15 Fitting stabilizers
11:30 Making some sparks
13:01 In the field
13:40 Dialogue
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0xrqmoKC_s
It seems to be OK to lie these days. Politicians, World Leaders, Heads of Industry. They are all professional liars. Is it OK to lie? Why has the culture of lying become normal?
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I discovered this trick this week when I ran out of plastic carabiner clips in the field.. I tied a double overhand knot instead and connected the shock cord to it. Hell, it worked GREAT! I now prefer this method. See what you think.. Callum M0MCX. DX Commander.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8pJiy_Z30E
You can calculate your Power (Watts) easily. It's like a puzzle - and it's easy! Callum.
More videos:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7zFt6NV9fnnde2lP11fUTQ8 Antenna Modelling
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xtKohJRipVLQ6rxYzRP8eq Tips and Tricks
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xwhA0Msm_bNT4CQ_Bj5D4c Antennas
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7wc6svNLY7IDthw1YCFNq9W Live Streams
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7w9dp9Eqg_UhamrY5Ck3dyX My Stuff
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC64tNkZB7xvc3rHlpqqCkiBdAzYe8cf Ham Radio Training
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Behind the scenes footage - first unboxing of 12m and 18m DX Commander Poles at DXC Headquarters. Wow, this is going to be a FUN ride..! Callum.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSoVzMfd-7o
We will be taking orders for this around 3rd week March (on our web shop) for delivery around end March 22 / Early April 22. There will be an introductory offer for first 50 customers. Keep in touch. Shop currently at m0mcx.co.uk (moving to the new site soon). Good luck, Callum, Loki and Wendy.
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Thanks to: IK2TYL (OLDE), OY1R (NILL [Reggy Love]), DM5HF (CHRIS), IU5LBV (?), PC4AD (ANTON), S51DX (YANNIS), EA5/PA3FOC (RENE), N8SDR (RICK), IU5ASA (SAURO). What a great time we had /M with the TS2000 and RC2000 remote head. Mono-band verticals on the roof and the dogs in the back of the car. Well, I had fun anyway! Thanks to all callers who helped make the show and Rick in Ohio for getting to me - the longest DX. First class! Callum.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRqcOT8lMsg
We take our 3 element yagi we built last week and compare height -vs- gain -vs-elevation using software modeling. Does 6 feet make a difference? Probably. Decide for yourself.
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