Joe N2DI
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Unveiling The Power Of The Emtech ZM-2 Antenna Tuner
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In this video I walk through how to match an antenna using the EMTECH ZM-2 antenna tuner. I pair the EMTECH ZM-2 antenna tuner with the Venus SW-3B CW only QRP transceiver.
EMTECH ZM-2: emtech-qrp.com/
Pacific Antenna Mini SWR Indicator kit: www.qrpkits.com/miniswr.html
00:00 Intro
01:07 ZM-2 Controls
02:43 Tuning
07:00 Checing SWR with the RigExpert
07:30 Note about the Pacific Antenna MiniSWR Bridge
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Відео

A Beginners Guide to Hunting POTA with CW
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 This video is a beginners guide to hunting Parks on the Air (POTA) stations with CW (Morse Code). I cover key CW abbreviations to learn, how to make a QSO, what to expect and what to do when things go wrong. Hunting POTA activations is a great way to sharpen your CW skills. I'll show you how to join in on the fun while being a good operator. Links: Th...
Exploring The Venus SW-3B - Review And Walkthrough
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 In this video I review and walkthrough the Venus SW-3B, 3 band QRP CW transceiver. This is a great, budget friendly QRP transceiver that has won a place in my shack and in the field. 'This is where you can get the Venus SW-3B. This is not an affiliate link. www.venus-itech.com/product/sw-3b-qrp-cw-transceiver/ 00:00 Intro 02:59 Walkthrough of the Venu...
Unlock The Ultimate Xiegu G90 Settings For POTA And SOTA CW Hunting!
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 In this video I discuss 5 setting for the Xiegu G90 which help for hunting POTA, SOTA or any other weak stations with CW (morse code). I cover CW pitch or tone, centering your DSP filter & adjusting the bandwidth, the preamp & attenuator, automatic gain control & RF gain, operating split and as a bonus I cover how to enable the CW decoder. 00:00 Intro...
10 Settings for the Yaesu FT-891 for Hunting POTA & SOTA with CW
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 10 Settings for the Yaesu FT-891 for Hunting POTA & SOTA with CW. Maximize Your POTA Hunting With These 10 Yaesu Ft-891 Settings! These settings will help you hunt POTA, SOTA or any other weak stations with CW. 00:00 Intro 00:43 IF DSP Bandwidth 02:36 IF Shift 03:34 IPO 04:40 CW Pitch 05:53 CW LCUT & HCUT 07:47 RF Gain 09:00 APF 10:01 Contour Filter 1...
Exciting POTA Hunt With The Yaesu Ft-891 : Working NA4A And KQ4DUX
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Exciting POTA Hunt With The Yaesu Ft-891 : Working NA4A And KQ4DUX. Using the Yaesu FT-891 to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working NA4A and KQ4DUX. In this video I use the Yaesu FT-891 and the Begali Magnetic Traveler Light key to hunt parks on the air POTA stations. Subtitles have been added for folk who do not know morse code. Turn on closed capti...
Unlock Peak Performance: Elecraft KX2 CW Settings For CW POTA/SOTA Hunting
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Unlock Peak Performance: Elecraft KX2 CW Settings For CW POTA and SOTA Hunting. In this video I discuss setting for the Elecraft KX2 which help for hunting POTA, SOTA or any other weak stations with CW. I will cover the preamp and attenuator, the dsp filter bandwidth control, the CW pitch, centering the passband, the audio peak filter, the automatic g...
Elecraft KX2 & American Morse Mini-B Modded - Hunting POTA
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using the Elecraft KX2 with the American Morse Equipment Mini-B to hunt POTA activations. This is the test following the Mini-B Mod - ua-cam.com/video/sMnUzRzZU1o/v-deo.html 00:00 KG8CO POTA 00:51 W2BJN Alabama QSO Party 01:53 WI2X POTA 02:29 Thanks!
American Morse Equipment Mini-B Mod
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 In this video I try the Mini-B Miniature Single Lever/Sideswiper Paddle mod to prevent sending random dits and dahs when holding the key. 00:00 Intro 02:44 Disassembly 03:18 Key Internals 03:49 Mod 06:05 Assembly 07:21 Final Adjustment 07:43 Test
Xiegu G90 - Hunting POTA with CW.
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using the Xiegu G90 to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working WB0RLJ, N4AAJ and N0EVH. The key is a the CWMorse Outdoor Pocket Double Paddle. Subtitles have been added for folk who do not know morse code. Turn on closed captioning to understand what is being said. 00:00 Xiegu G90 firmare version tip 01:05 WB0RLJ 02:09 N4AAJ 03:56 N0EVH
Xiegu G90 - Hunting POTA with CW | Working WB0RLJ, N4AAJ and N0EVH
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using the Xiegu G90 to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working WB0RLJ, N4AAJ and N0EVH. The key is a the CWMorse Outdoor Pocket Double Paddle. Subtitles have been added for folk who do not know morse code. Turn on closed captioning to understand what is being said. 00:00 Xiegu G90 firmare version tip 01:05 WB0RLJ 03:18 N4AAJ 05:05 N0EVH
Yaesu FT-891 - Hunting POTA with CW. WS4Y and KN4UDT
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using the Yaesu FT-891 to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working WS4Y and KN4UDT. Subtitles have been added for folks who do not know morse code. Turn on closed captioning to understand what is being said. The key is my brand new Vibroplex Vibrokeyer. Vibroplex has an amazing history. It was founded in New York in 1905 by Horace Martin, the inventor o...
BG2FX's FX-4CR - Hunting POTA with CW. N8VWY and N4BKY
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using BG2FX's FX-4CR to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working N8VWY and N4BKY. The key is a GHD CQ Ham Radio Gemini. Subtitles have been added for folk who do not know morse code. Turn on closed captioning to understand what is being said and get an idea of what a real life POTA CW exchange is like. Notice the speed difference between the first conta...
Yaesu FT-891 - Hunting POTA with CW. WB0RLJ and N4KPT
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using the Yaesu FT-891 to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working WB0RLJ and N4KPT. Subtitles have been added for folk who do not know morse code. Turn on closed captioning to understand what is being said. The key is the Begali Magnetic Traveler Light. Piero Begali is celebrating 70 years of business in 2024. His keys are known worldwide as the Ferrar...
Yaesu FT-818 - Hunting POTA with CW. N0ANE
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www.youtube.com/@JoeN2DI?sub_confirmation=1 Using the Yaesu FT-818 to hunt POTA activations with CW. Working N0ANE. The FT-818 and it's predecessor the FT-817 are legendary radios. Released in 2000 the FT-817 was like no other radio at the time. It was probably one of the best selling radios of all time. Sadly they have been discontinued. It is still a great radio by today's standards. The key ...
Venus SW-3B - Hunting POTA NK2C
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Venus SW-3B - Hunting POTA NK2C
Penntek TR-35 - Hunting POTA W5LVC
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Penntek TR-35 - Hunting POTA W5LVC
Elecraft KX2 - Hunting POTA KJ4ASE
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Elecraft KX2 - Hunting POTA KJ4ASE

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  • @anthonylwalker
    @anthonylwalker 4 години тому

    The G90 is on my wishlist, I've been using a (tr)uSDX as my first HF rig and POTA/SOTA hunting is pretty tricky with it. I've got this video saved and ready for when I get the G90 eventually. Very comprehensive and informative!

  • @mjmalley
    @mjmalley 17 годин тому

    This is an outstanding description of how to use these controls. It really demystified it for me. The same concept apply on the 991a. Thanks for taking the time to lay it out so clearly. 73 de WK0E

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 16 годин тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @edgansen5619
    @edgansen5619 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the instructional video, Joe. I use the ZM-2 with my SW-3B. Wish your video was about a year earlier - learned the trial and error way! Ed - K8DSS

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI День тому

      LOL. Sorry Ed but you know, sometimes that's the best way to learn! 😀

  • @edgansen5619
    @edgansen5619 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the instructional video, Joe. I use the ZM-2 with my SW-3B. Wish your video was about a year earlier - learned the trial and error way! Ed - K8DSS

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI День тому

      LOL. Sorry Ed but you know, sometimes that's the best way to learn! 😀

  • @janiceemery2008
    @janiceemery2008 2 дні тому

    Thank you for the review Joe, excellent.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 2 дні тому

      Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @janiceemery2008
    @janiceemery2008 2 дні тому

    Great review Joe, thank you. I was thinking about getting the SW-3B to help with listening to CW and possibly participating in some SKCC contest KIUSN. Thank you again for sharing.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 2 дні тому

      I'm going to be releasing a video on the QRP Labs QMX soon. You may want to hold off until you see that one. The QMX is more of a value with more features and slightly cheaper than the SW-3B. I'll try to get that video out for you as soon as I can.

    • @janiceemery2008
      @janiceemery2008 2 дні тому

      @@JoeN2DI Oh, ok Joe, I am in no hurry. I have a MTR-4B so I do have something to work with but, I am interested in seeing your video on the QMX. Thank You

    • @janiceemery2008
      @janiceemery2008 2 дні тому

      I see that there are a lot of folks waiting for those to be produced. Isn't there a waiting list? Thank You

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI День тому

      Yeah, unless you are brave enough to do a kit build yourself, there is about a 6 month wait to have one built for you. :(

    • @janiceemery2008
      @janiceemery2008 День тому

      @@JoeN2DI Well Joe, I have never built a kit but would love the challenge. It would be great to get the one that has SSB, which I understand is a software update. I am still trying to learn to solder. I will be anxious to see your video.

  • @Brenda-jf2pe
    @Brenda-jf2pe 2 дні тому

    Now that MFJ is gone , we have limited choices! JohnBoyUtah KJ7TBR🇺🇸😎🎙📡

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 2 дні тому

      Yeah. I was hoping DX Engineering would acquire them. Too bad.

    • @LouiseBrooksBob
      @LouiseBrooksBob 2 дні тому

      The choice of specialist tuners in the MFJ catalogue was VAST!

  • @Dreamlgider
    @Dreamlgider 3 дні тому

    Antenna tuner.

  • @ON3PLZ
    @ON3PLZ 4 дні тому

    Thank you!

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 4 дні тому

      You're welcome!

  • @MichaelLeo
    @MichaelLeo 8 днів тому

    what keyer is that? looks nice

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 8 днів тому

      It’s the begali magnetic traveler light.

  • @jomckarth4836
    @jomckarth4836 8 днів тому

    vy helpful tnx

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 8 днів тому

      Glad it was useful. 73

  • @ON3PLZ
    @ON3PLZ 10 днів тому

    Anyway to see how you tune it with the ZM2-ATU?

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 10 днів тому

      Sure. I'll make a separate video for you on using the SW-3B with the ZM2.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 4 дні тому

      I've just uploaded a video on using the ZM-2 with the SW-3B. I hope you enjoy!

  • @N4AAJ
    @N4AAJ 19 днів тому

    Great video, Joe. The sw-3b looks like a tremendous value! TU es 73

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 19 днів тому

      Thanks! The only thing that I've seen that comes near it at a similar price point is the QRP Labs QMX and after the latest firmware updates, the QMX has the edge with more features like multiple DSP filters, an SWR meter and more memories for only $152 built. I should do a video on the QMX next. 73

  • @DanielFlores-K7PKB
    @DanielFlores-K7PKB 23 дні тому

    Joel, I have owned my KX2 for over a year and read the manual a number of times, but your video made it all come together for me. I finally understand what they were talking about. Thanks so much! More Video please

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 23 дні тому

      Wow thank you Daniel! It's comments like that, that make all the time and effort that goes into these videos worth it! I will be putting out more KX2 videos. If there is anything specific you'd like me to cover, please add another comment and I'll do my best.

  • @Lee-M0VKR
    @Lee-M0VKR 24 дні тому

    Very useful video, I have a new KX2 on the way. This video will help me get it set up, thank you.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 24 дні тому

      Glad it was helpful! I will be putting out more videos on the KX2 including an updated version of this one. Cheers!

    • @Lee-M0VKR
      @Lee-M0VKR 24 дні тому

      @@JoeN2DI Good stuff, Joe, I will be looking forward to it.

  • @N4AAJ
    @N4AAJ 26 днів тому

    Great video and explanation of each feature. Very useful info. Wish more folks would use a little bit of TX offset. It is difficult to manage a pileup when all the callers are on the exact same frequency. TU es 73

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 26 днів тому

      Wow! Thank you Scott! You are a legend and a ham hero of mine. It’s always a pleasure to work you. TU es vy 73.

    • @jozefbezan2501
      @jozefbezan2501 22 дні тому

      Danke für das tolle Video und Informacijon.73,de Jozef.OE1CJG.😊😊😊

  • @JohnTrefethen
    @JohnTrefethen 26 днів тому

    Thanks for mentioning the later version of firmware. My radio came preinstalled with a later version, and I can't figure out how to change the bandwidth for the life of me. I am convinced there's no way to do it. I've read through all of the limited documentation to no avail.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 26 днів тому

      There was a version of the firmware that let you change it by pressing the function button then the CMP/F-L button to set the low side of the filter and function then NB/F-H for the high side. Give that a try and see if it works.

    • @seanfoley7097
      @seanfoley7097 2 дні тому

      I'm tempted to try and Flash the 1.78 firmware back on I'm at 1. 8

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI 16 годин тому

      You can always go back if you don't like it but I bet you'll stick with 1.78.

  • @seanfoley7097
    @seanfoley7097 Місяць тому

    1.8 can't do that, I'm going to see about going back to 1.78

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI Місяць тому

      I realized that I lost that functionality when I upgraded to 1.79. Download the 1.78 firmware files and follow the upgrade procedure in the documentation but just select the 1.78 files to downgrade the firmware. You can always go back to a higher version if you want but I'd rather be able to easily change the filter bandwidth.

  • @KD9ZHF
    @KD9ZHF Місяць тому

    This is great video! Thanks.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI Місяць тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @thuff3207
    @thuff3207 Місяць тому

    Thank you and I think the eq helped with CW more than i would have thought. I have mine set for SSB so looks like I need to make a change.

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI Місяць тому

      While you are in the RX EQ menu setting ,you can hit the mode button to the upper right from the VFO knob to will switch between SSB and CW right in the menu. The KX2 lets you save different RX EQ settings for both SSB and CW. Glad I could help!

  • @HamRadioDuo
    @HamRadioDuo Місяць тому

    Thanks for letting me know about your video … how funny we were both recording this exchange. 😊. 73, de Becky N4BKY

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI Місяць тому

      Can't wait for your video. You guys have almost given me enough courage to do my own activation.

    • @HamRadioDuo
      @HamRadioDuo Місяць тому

      @@JoeN2DI We will keep you posted!! Our motto is to just go for it. As you know, the CW ham radio community is great and everyone has to have their "first" activation. Just go with no expectations except to take your time and know you'll have so say ????? a bunch 🙂 73, de Becky N4BKY es Mike N4FFF

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan2529 Місяць тому

    great job congratulations 73 from kb2uew

    • @JoeN2DI
      @JoeN2DI Місяць тому

      Thanks! 73