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Jeem! Thanks for stopping by and jumping in the comments. I definitely appreciate the support. I’m glad your setup is working for you. Alexa is smarter than me so I haven’t gone there yet. Luckily (or not) for me I don’t have 220v to contend with. Let me know where you land with that switch. Let me know if you know of any inverter that’ll handle that amp properly on 220/230v. I only have 120v at this point. See you next time. 73 de Bill

Thanks for stopping, watching, and dropping into the comments! It has been a long time since that build, but I know I figured it out. At one point I was missing a set of headers. I just rigged some wire to solve the issue until I got another set of headers. I'm pretty sure in the next video, ua-cam.com/video/U-h0JMiAw0Y/v-deo.htmlsi=MqePbEPrBWuxsCKx I spoke about it. The set of wires I had installed outside the instructions did not work. When I installed the prescribed header, all was fine. Drop back anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Ira! Thanks for getting in the conversation. I appreciate you stopping by, watching, and joining in. That antenna takes a little work, but it has been my most satisfying qth antenna. I can’t say enough good things about it. Enjoy! See you out there. 73 de Bill

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Hey! Thanks for stopping, watching, and jumping into the comments. I have not done a complete video on the Flex. For one, others who know better have done some good videos. I will, of course, but I want to make sure I've done it right and have it all the way I want it. Flex is doing absolutely great for me, but I am still to do the video. Stay tuned. 73 de Bill

@@Bill-HRT Ok Bill, quite understandable.. looking forward to it when your sorted.. $aving for my Flex, tnx 73 🎙Ira

Arnold! Thanks for stopping, watching, and joining the conversation. Yes, this switch is pretty good; I've used it for about two years. It's not quite as powerful as the switch you used on the repeater. I had to choose another brand to get that functionality you describe. I'll do a video on that one soon, I hope. I appreciate you coming by and sharing your experience with the switch. Drop back anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Kevin! Glad you dropped by. Thanks for getting in there with a few, kind words. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Swamp-Fox! Thanks for dropping, Sir! You know it; that thing has many applications around the shop and home. I've been using it for two years, and I haven't had a single problem. See you . . . 73 de Bill

MajorHam! Thanks for coming in! I appreciate you stopping, watching, and taking time to comment. You have echoed my thoughts exactly! If I get an extra dit or dah, I just figure it was me, and keep trying to get it better. Stop back anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill

And, So you shall! So shall it be written, so shall it be done! Stay tuned, Swamp-Fox. 73 de Bill

I appreciate you stopping by. Glad you thought it was done well.That's high praise, I appreciate it very much, and will work to meet that standard. Stop back anytime. 73 de Bill

Ape! It's all your fault! Just kidding . . . Really, I appreciate you dropping in with a comment. See you out there. 73 de Bill

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These are my favorite flashlights, too. 73

Wow! I hadn’t heard about that. I carry one daily and use it daily. It hasn’t failed me yet. I’ll keep an eye. Thanks for dropping in with the info.

Robert! When I didn’t know anything, the people who’d tell, told me wonderful things about Victron. That’s the direction I went in. So far, it hasn’t failed me yet. Thanks for dropping in. I appreciate the support. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Robert! I'm glad you always stop by. Yeah, I could get one quicker from Amazon, but maybe not built as well, and certainly not as fun. Stop back anytime. 73 de Bill

Kyle! Thanks for dropping in. They are the best built I've found. 73 de Bill

Kyle! Could you tell, lol! OMG . . . it was an experiment, and I learned some things. I'll try to to better, lol. Thanks for dropping in. 73 de Bill

Majorme! Thanks for jumping in. I'm glad you stopped by. I'm like a broken record always promoting the Long Island CW Club. I'm a fan. Check them out. It's more than just a place to learn cw, it's truly a club. Their practice page for the carousel system of classes is fantastic. Try them out. LICW. If that's not for you, keep working at it; one bite at a time, and you will get it. Stop back and let me know. 73 de Bill

@ I’m a member.

Thanks for stopping in! I heard the key is to join the discord, groups.io or email George. I think me getting one was dumb luck. Keep trying, it's fun. Stop back and tell me if you get one. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks for stopping by! That is a good question; I haven't tested it specifically. What I can say is that I operate the radio with no issues and lower than S5 noise in a country neighborhood with three housed within a rock's throw. The noise in the trailer hasn't made me think about noise. Does that make any sense, lol? I'll test it, and get back to you. The easy answer is the Multiplus does NOT offer ridiculous, band-blanking noise levels like one of my GoalZeros or some other inverters do. I'll get back to you. 73 de Bill

Mr. Freddie! The people like me who need this video is exactly why I did it. I hope it helps. Thanks for joining in. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Douglas! No problem. Than you.

Thank you for saying something. I am in the same boat, afraid of not trying kits again.

Thanks for joining in. I appreciate you stopping by, watching, and joining the conversation. Pick an easy one. Join a group. Set your own pace. You will have fun. They call it fishing, not catching fish. See you out there. Stop by anytime. 73 de Bill

Ed! Thanks for stopping by. You were just riding to work with me the other day; cw video-wise that is. I enjoy your videos. I appreciate you stopping in with a comment. See you out there. 73 de Bill

I agree! I keep some, too.

Hey, Douglas! For the USA, altitude with reference to sea level for cruise is feet. Altitude above ground level when maneuvering close to the ground is feet. Distance from point to point in cruise is nautical miles. Distance from point to point when on the ground or close proximity is feet. Generally no meters or yards in aviation in the USA.

@Bill-HRT thank you

Send it!

TO! I KNOW, lol. I'm just glad you stopped by. I appreciate the support. Thanks See you out there. 73 de Bill

I appreciate you stopping in to watch. 73 de Bill

Swamp-Fox! I agree with you! The trailer . . . I’m working on it, thanks. Stop back by anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Dennis! Those things only grow ON me, not the trailer, lol. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks for stopping by! It’s probably changed since I’ve done the video, but I know only for the better. Stop back anytime to let me know how it works for you. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Swamp-Fox! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Y’all! Thanks for dropping in. You’re always welcome. I appreciate the support. You guys are always fun. My cw needs the practice. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks! I appreciate the support! I try to keep it basic so that everyone can follow along, and people who don't think they can give it a try will be more comfortable jumping in. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Daniel! Thanks for dropping in. Yes! Yes and Yes, lol. That was one of the first things I started working on, and I'm happy with my setup, and it will definitely be part of the series. Stay tuned. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me. I am good on qrz; callsign K0WHW. Come back anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill

@ thank you for getting back to me! Two things: 1. I’m looking forward to a tour of the trailer when you’re done. 2. How has your experience been with the TX-500 on SSB and digital modes specifically? I’ve been interested in getting one for a while but not sure if I should wait for the new Yaesu instead.

Daniel, I am very fond of the TX-500. I travel a lot, and I had been dreaming of a radio just like that. So, like a kid on Christmas I was and am very happy with this radio. There are caveats and warnings, though. Even though I would never get rid of this radio, I also wouldn't jump to tell someone to buy this radio without understanding the drawbacks. The audio chain in this radio relies on a component that is no longer available. That very same component can and has failed when stray radio or electrical feedback went back into the radio and fried that component. A work around, to the best of my knowledge, has not been found. Look into it. Probe the groups.io and forums. That said, am I getting rid of mine? Heck No! I am crazy about that radio. When mine fried because of that component, I sent it in to be fixed and bought another, additional TX-500 just in case. Care in setting up, not unreasonable care, is what it takes to keep it safe and strong. If I was telling my son to get a radio, I might suggest the new Yaesu or the IC-705. I hope that was fair and honest. Come back anytime. See you out there. Stay tuned for trailer talk. 73 de Bill

I appreciate you dropping by. Thanks! Thanks for the nice words. You be safe, too. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks for dropping by and watching. I appreciate you stopping, watching, and joining the conversation. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks for jumping into the conversation! I appreciate you stopping by, watching, and giving all of us a tip on toroid winding for the amp. I am going to study on using coax instead of the wire on one of the toroids as you suggested. Stop by anytime. Feel free to steer me straight when I start the build. I'll need all the help I can get. See you out there. 73 de Bill

TO! Simple fun, right?! I appreciate you coming by, even at 4x viewing, lol. 73 de Bill

The Flex is one of my favorites. It's interesting that every update gives a slightly different, possibly better radio, It sounds like a sales pitch, but if I want a new feature I wait until they include it in the firmware. I don't have to scrap my radio, and buy another one. So far so good for me. I'm happy I bought it. Stop back by. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks! I appreciate you stopping by, watching, and jumping into the conversation. Hopefully the next few will be clearer and better explained. Stop back by anytime. 73 de Bill

Robert! Thanks, man. Doing it is challenging, and most certainly trying to video and explain it is, lol. I'm tryin. Stay tuned. 73 de Bill

Kyle! Good to see you, my friend! It’s a Hiker with a thyroid issue, I told you, lol. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Thanks for coming into the conversation. I really appreciate it. I was learning aviation back in the 80s; I remember how everyone thought loran was so wonderful, and it was! . . until gps started becoming more prevalent. Come back anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Swamp-Fox! Thank you. Lot's of work still to be done. I have to concentrate hard on the finish work; not exactly my forte. Stay tuned. See you out there. 73 de Bill

Dennis! Great to see you in here. I appreciate you coming by. Doing this video series is kind of hard; it's like listening to a video over and over while you edit. In this case, figuring out how to do the work. mulling it over and over, doing it, possibly redoing it, and then talking about it, lol. At any rate, Ima gunna get it done. Drop back by anytime. See you out there. 73 de Bill