Today we welcome Howard from The Long Island CW Club! The LICW Club consists of amateur radio enthusiasts who are passionate about using Morse code, also known as CW, to communicate.
For those who may not be familiar, CW is a method of communicating using Morse code, which is a series of dots and dashes that represent letters and numbers. Ham radio operators have been using CW for over a century to communicate with each other and participate in contests and other events.
Today we discuss about learning Morse Code, How to practice, Why to join a club to learn, and the atmosphere of Online sessions/classes.
If you're interested in learning more about CW and the world of ham radio,
I invite you to watch this stream and join the LICW community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, you'll find something of value here.
https://longislandcwclub.org/
Here is a link of @HamRadioCrashCourse Making his first CW Contact : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPCAsHjydKg&t=79s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCylFK7sTq8
Part 2 of the Baofeng UV-9R Plus.i revaluate and clarify a few things. finally, I see if the radio can fly
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufU0ONFaMhY
Secure your Straps. That's the tip.
Also, you don't need to carry the whole roll of Duct Tape when finished, I am well aware. You can take a portion of duct tape and wrap it around a lighter or a pen or something.
What backpack was I using in the video?
????Tidewe Tactical Range Backpack - https://amzn.to/47dHZ8m
?????Tidewe Tactical Range Backpack (Side zip) - https://amzn.to/44Yfeuh (all links are affiliate links, where possible)
Need tips on finding deals on backpacks? https://youtu.be/goeDawINwWc
Also, I realize that wasn't coyote brown I pointed to, it's desert sand.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9s-oMItp8I
In this video, we take a brief look at the Radioddity/Baofeng GT-5R. This radio (at the time of making the video) is $24.99 USD and has band limits for 2m/70cm enabled.
If you are interested in purchasing this radio or other gear from Radioddity, feel free to use my referral code http://radioddity.refr.cc/seanklechak
I would like to thank Radioddity for sending me this radio for an Overview:
FUNCTIONS:
Dual-Band Display / Dual Freq. / Dual-Standby
Built-in VOX Function
LED Flashlight
Emergency Alert
50 CTCSS and 104 DCS
25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
1750Hz Burst Tone
SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency Range: 144-148MHz, 420-450MHz (TX) | 144-148, 136-174MHz, 400-480MHz (RX)|
Memory Channel: Total 128
Output Power: 4W / 1W (Max 5W)
Mode of Operation: Simple or semi-duplex
Dimension: 4.3*2.0*1.3’’
Weight: 0.5lb
Radio is located at https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-gt-5r
Programming cable for this radio - https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-usb-programming-cable?variant=40068996104370
A huge thank you to all my Supporters:
James Linden, Dan M0IDW, PlasmaStorm73[KY4IF], Gordon Farmer's Forge, Jason N3YAZ, Andy Cowley, Steve K04AFL Ham Radio, Don[N5SKT], FEPLabs Radio, WQ9F Ham Radio, HamWorldOnline
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGJpNOPrcNE
The video is geared towards you if you are building a EFHW kit with a 49:1 Ratio.
An Easy Assembly Guide for a 49:1 EFHW (It doesn't even need to be this kit). The kit I use will get 4 bands (40,20,15.10) if wrapped this way.
If you did not buy the HRD Industries kit, most of this stuff still applies.
This does not include any other instruction except the actual build. Antenna wire cutting will come later. I have confirmed this antenna and build to acquire 4 bands. I'll have charts and stuff later.
Playlist links: Other EFHW videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSnzUpzlSXQ&list=PLQQNWPUnngvfQ6F77ei8wceJcvV3MIdpi
Product LInks -Dudetenna without Kevlar wire:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1653131992/dudetenna-100w-efhw-kit-minus-wire?click_key=9c081ad9aea49c1103601021b18ef0947cd58989%3A1653131992&click_sum=d3700613&external=1&ref=hp_opfy-1-1
Thingiverse link - (Okay to sell WITH attribution) - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6407986
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-ojVTQbszw
Did they fix the Wifi and Bluetooth? I go through and try to set both the bluetooth and wifi up.
Xiegu Firmware update informtion - https://radioddity.s3.amazonaws.com/Xiegu_X6100_Wifi_%26_Bluetooth_Function_Instructions_20211230.pdf
https://radioddity.s3.amazonaws.com/Xiegu_X6100_Firmware_Upgrade_Tutorial_V1.1.pdf
https://radioddity.s3.amazonaws.com/Xiegu_X6100_Firmware_Upgrade_20211229.zip
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eyc55-lboI
I will be the first to tell you, I am doing my best to compare the sounds of the radios as well as show you the sound of the 6100 alone (Skip to 4:39 seconds for a demonstration of the noise reduction mess).
Let me know what YOU think about the audio below!
The radio is updated with the latest firmware.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=898QbJyzYw0
Link to the project: https://github.com/skuep/AIOC/
Link to the original video (We'll call that part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRCmXQYRLE0&t=78s
Affiliate links (I may make a commission on these sales):
TRS Plugs - https://amzn.to/3yR7nRg
https://amzn.to/40hopnl
Soldering iron used: https://amzn.to/3yT2Yxc
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Tired of Programming cables that only do one thing, and do them poorly? Ditch your Baofeng Programing cable and build a AIOC (All in One Cable)
Use your AIOC to program radios AND encode/decode APRS.
In this episode I provide a brief demo on how to solder and upload the firmware for the AIOC. This project is still in development and can only get better. What changes would you like to see implemented?
From Github:
What does it do?
The AIOC is a small adapter with a USB-C connector that enumerates itself as a sound-card (e.g. for APRS purposes) and a virtual tty ("COM Port") for programming and asserting the PTT (Push-To-Talk).
Features
Cheap & Hackable Digital mode USB interface (similar to digirig, mobilinkd, etc...)
Programming Cable Function via virtual Serial Port
Compact form-factor (DIY overmolded enclosure is currently TBD)
Based on easy-to-hack STM32F302 with internal ADC/DAC (Programmable via USB bootloader using DFU)
Can support Dual-PTT HTs
Compatibility
Software
Direwolf as AX.25 modem/APRS en+decoder/...
APRSdroid as APRS en+decoder
CHIRP for programming
Tested Radios (so far)
Wouxun UV-9D Mate (CHIRP + APRS)
Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP + APRS)
BTECH 6X2 (CHIRP)
Future Work
Overmolded enclosure design (DIY using 3D-Printed mold and Resin/Hotglue)
Maybe integrate a TNC Modem with KISS interface? (I am not sure if that is worth the effort)
"High-Performance" VOX emulation with advanced features (e.g. pre-triggered VOX to activate PTT a few milliseconds before data, reduced tail time)
HID (maybe CM108 compatible) PTT control
How To Fab
Go to JLCPCB.com and upload the GERBER-k1-aioc.zip package (under kicad/k1-aioc/jlcpcb)
Select PCB Thickness 1.2mm (that is what I recommend with the TRS connectors I used)
You may want to select LeadFree HASL
Select Silkscreen/Soldermask color to your liking
Check "PCB Assembly"
PCBA Type "Economic"
Assembly Side "Top Side"
Tooling Holes "Added by Customer"
Press Confirm
Click "Add BOM File" and upload BOM-k1-aioc.csv
Click "Add CPL File" and upload CPL-k1-aioc.csv
Press Next
Look Through components, see if something is missing or problematic and press Next
Check everything looks roughly good (rotations are already baked-in and should be correct). Save to Cart
This gives you 5 (or more) SMD assembled AIOC. The only thing left to do is soldering on the TRS connectors (see here). The total bill should be around 60$ US for 5 pieces plus tax and shipping from China.
Baofeng APRS made easy, Baofeng programming made easy, baofeng programming with chirp.
#baofeng #uv5r #aprs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOjoBA6dgpw