Let us be a Focus Group and tell manufacturers what we REALLY want with our radios. HF, VHF, Mobile or Base Station - let's put it all in a pot and decide what is important, what could be very cool and what's mandatory. And then, there's the fantasy stuff for the Ultimate Machine too..? Join us and contribute.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZYVtz1bxGg
I've been using this for a year now in my shack, the Brother P-touch GL200. Works well and is darned cheap too. I got mine for about £35 but I've just checked the prices and they are now HUNDREDS. Maybe a discontinued item? Solution: Find a used one on eBay or perhaps look at the Brother PTH105. I think it's the "new" version of mine. Few moving parts so should last years. Tescos are doing these new ones for under £30.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKbdmRUvmA4
Not very unscientific test, trying to break a DX Commander Pole. I have no idea what the wind loading on this thing is - but I can tell you, I could HEAR the wind flicking off the end of the pole like a whip and try as I might, I could not break the thing. Fun video to make though! Callum, DX Commander, M0MCX.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUHvRlpjZJI
Yes folks, we've gone Black with the DX Commander components. Well I think it's cool - and I saved a few pennies too :) Upgrade availble here: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/black-pe4-nylon-cut-plates-for-10m-dxc/
Me: My name is Callum, callsign M0MCX. The whole DX Commander brand was a bit of an "accident" since I already have 2 day-jobs (I own a couple of tech companies).
Everything I make, I use myself. My products are the answer to *my* problems so I made stuff that worked for me. I don't make gear that doesn't work and although I'm considered not short of a few dollars, I love the idea of making things economical, easy to build and as efficient as you can achieve on a tight budget (hey, I hate wasting money!).
My store is here: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/ and I ship (almost) worldwide.
Russia seems to be too expensive however EU, USA, Canada and VK land still make my products economical when you include shipping.
Hey. Did you know that you can help the others here by contributing your time to closed caption subtitles here: https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?tab=2&c=UCEWRZEIjVQB8aUkyUQ-g-zA
Enjoy your radio folks. Good luck. Callum. M0MCX.
DX Commander Founder.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7kaEPIcrZk
My patience worked. Wendy's stuff now moved out. Just some painting and sorting then we can move in and create a model Ham Radio / Amateur Radio shack down at the farm.
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My Shop:
https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/
Playlists:
All about Verticals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdP8Yf5bVs_pZn3un9vHyaAr
My Crazy Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdMnBjGJhMyYAum91t7jElos
Ham Radio Foundation Training: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdOC_KixMcUop85YyJutHCFx
Goodies for radio buffs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdMVk1jWAyXjoy4cGUbZs7tc
Software for Radio Guys: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdPSCJNIyLAhzyFpPp5eNw_T
Antenna Software Modelling: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdO83PLddRqsmwQzEGGAAwHd
Ham Radio Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAjpQM3cGOdMAcrcmVmLWiGh045ToGByu
PS Sub-Titles help out some folks and non-English speaking people. If you are bi-lingual, you can help the others by contributing your time to closed caption subtitles here: https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?tab=2&c=UCEWRZEIjVQB8aUkyUQ-g-zA. Let me know if you've done this and I can give you appropriate credit.
Enjoy your science folks. Good luck. Callum. M0MCX.
DX Commander Founder.
Music: EpidemicSound.com : Silent Movie Stumble 2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsJOLST3ZkE
I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat. I'll explain. Callum.
Here's someone showing us how it works: https://youtu.be/aE-rxEeHzyY
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ptIo7a_3fo
Let's talk about why you hardly ever need an ATU and the effect on shape has on HF Antennas. I did this presentation for The Sutton and Cheam Radio Society. Callum. M0MCX.
#hamradio
#antennas
#dxcommander
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSGvBWxzqo8
So I had an email from Jake asking why he's not getting out too well on 20m. His Cobweb is about door height and he's a low-powered station. I think three things. He needs some height, needs to possibly crisp up his CQ call and maybe move bands. 17m? 20m is traditionally a Power Man's band. He might get more success on a different band. That's my thoughts :)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PnEsgFcYOE