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QRP POTA with the Icom 705 from Chino Hills State Park
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Recently took a trip to Southern California and made sure to take the Icom IC-705, Buddistick Pro, and RigExpert Stick Pro with me so I could cross of another state on my list of states activated in. California will be state 20 for me and I was successful here despite it being pretty warm out. I ended up at Chino Hills State Park for this activation and setup for the activation near the Discovery Center at these really nice picnic shelters. I got 10 contacts operating on 20m and 15m SSB using 10 watts out of the Icom IC-705 into the Buddistick Pro. I would definitely go back to this park again, it was super nice.
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California POTA at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with the Icom IC 705
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Fixing my Buddistick Pro and getting ready for POTA Travels!
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POTA in Delaware at a 3fer with a Broken Antenna
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Tri Cities Amateur Radio Club Jefferson Hamfest 2024
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First time using the IC-705 for POTA and a New Camera!
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POTA CW Attempt, Broken Key and SSB to the rescue.
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POTA 2Fer 100 Feet From Where 2 Trails Meet
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POTA at Paradise Valley Wildlife Area with the Icom 7200
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POTA on 17 Meters at US-9848 Jefferson Marsh SWA
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POTA Ham Radio but It's -5 Degrees Outside
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Made My First Satellite QSO ever with the TIDRADIO TD-H3!!
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POTA at The Bong And My January 2024 POTA Kit
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POTA at The Bong And My January 2024 POTA Kit
Rough Band Conditions Doing POTA with my Icom IC 7200
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Rough Band Conditions Doing POTA with my Icom IC 7200
UNCUT 90 Minute POTA Pileup On 20m At K-10785
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UNCUT 90 Minute POTA Pileup On 20m At K-10785
Mobile POTA at Honey Creek Wildlife Area with the Icom IC-7200
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Mobile POTA at Honey Creek Wildlife Area with the Icom IC-7200
Winter 2024 POTA Support Your Parks at K-1000 with the Yaesu FT-991a
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Winter 2024 POTA Support Your Parks at K-1000 with the Yaesu FT-991a
Icom IC-V80 HT Programming and Testing....PLUS New Year GIVEAWAY!!
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Icom IC-V80 HT Programming and Testing....PLUS New Year GIVEAWAY!!
Is the TIDRADIO TD-H8 my new Daily Carry Radio?!
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Is the TIDRADIO TD-H8 my new Daily Carry Radio?!
Operating at a POTA 4Fer in New Jersey
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Operating at a POTA 4Fer in New Jersey
Programming the TIDRADIO TD-H8 By Hand
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Programming the TIDRADIO TD-H8 By Hand
Winning the Ham Radio Mystery Box Game
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Winning the Ham Radio Mystery Box Game
POTA At K-1012 with Yaesu FT-891 and Buddistick Pro
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POTA At K-1012 with Yaesu FT-891 and Buddistick Pro
POTA Travel Kit and Flying with Your Radio Kit
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POTA Travel Kit and Flying with Your Radio Kit
POTA at K-1012 with the Yaesu FT-991a and Buddistick Pro
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POTA at K-1012 with the Yaesu FT-991a and Buddistick Pro
What's In My Parks on the Air Pack? Summer 2023
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What's In My Parks on the Air Pack? Summer 2023
Programming and Using The TYT TH-UV88 Without The Computer...Plus Giveaway!
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Programming and Using The TYT TH-UV88 Without The Computer...Plus Giveaway!
I Bought Another Ham Radio Mystery Box!?! Did I Lose Money?
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I Bought Another Ham Radio Mystery Box!?! Did I Lose Money?
Testing New POTA Kit at K-1000 Illinois Beach State Park
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Testing New POTA Kit at K-1000 Illinois Beach State Park
Ham Radio at Lincoln's Springfield Home POTA K-0841
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Ham Radio at Lincoln's Springfield Home POTA K-0841

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  • @seanjohnfits
    @seanjohnfits 5 днів тому

    What do you think will happen if you transmit 10w near your head?

  • @gcsmather
    @gcsmather 12 днів тому

    Bought a second user G90 this week. Amazing intuitive radio. First contact UK to Spain within 10 minutes, 59. Would highly recommend it.

    • @AdamSu
      @AdamSu 9 днів тому

      Just ordered one as it was ridiculously cheap on aliexpress at just $319. Super excited

  • @mikesey1
    @mikesey1 28 днів тому

    It's a good radio, but stand it next to a Talkpod A36a with identical antennas( either a Nagoya 701, or Retevis equivalent), and watch which stations they receive. The Talkpod gets them all while the Tid does not. 🧐 Fact: the Talkpod has a more sensitive receive section.

  • @evhvariac2
    @evhvariac2 Місяць тому

    This is actually a great tutorial for the V80

  • @evhvariac2
    @evhvariac2 Місяць тому

    Ah the “sport” model with the AA battery pack

  • @NShellhopper
    @NShellhopper Місяць тому

    Many items have a seal on them and if you break tune seal you lose your warranty. While you can float the stickers and replace them, it really depends on the manufacturer's policies. Perhaps working to identify the parts on the boards. I have the crossed internal swr meter from the same manufacturer and it has a power connector as well but all it powers is the light. I appreciate you taking it apart so i don't have to. We are given one right that other operators don't have, and that is the right to build stuff and put it on the air. Many people choose not to. This hobby is big enough for everyone.

  • @marclimansky4707
    @marclimansky4707 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video! I just picked up an ft-100 and the VFO is loose. Do you remember who you sent yours in for repairs? 73, Marc KC3PUJ

  • @Brewerbill
    @Brewerbill Місяць тому

    I spoke with you that day at the park. Our group had a challenging day activating the park too. One forgot his mic, I forgot my laptop, etc, etc. Oh well. Seven tree.

  • @chazz2009
    @chazz2009 Місяць тому

    my control pad won't let me change the offset

  • @ricdonato4328
    @ricdonato4328 Місяць тому

    3:03, the software I use is RT Systems. After using Chirp and the CPS, RT Systems is outstanding. Numerous things I can do with RT Systems which cannot be accomplished on the other software packages. Yes, RT Systems cost me $24, very well worth the price. YMMV

  • @williambaker2627
    @williambaker2627 Місяць тому

    My same radio SUCKS! I just got it yesterday and maybe I suck at using it but it's terrible so far.

  • @mamstudiom.a.murphy9376
    @mamstudiom.a.murphy9376 Місяць тому

    I've got 2 of them,an I think there great,easy to program an works great,for the money you cant go wrong.ive been a ham since 1979,an this is the best deal on ham radio vhf uhf around.no problems at all.KA7GEV 73S 88S😊 MM

  • @KoriyeO
    @KoriyeO Місяць тому

    You should explain using lumens terms. I'm new to using a radio an came here to get help learning how to program an what settings do what an such

  • @KoriyeO
    @KoriyeO Місяць тому

    You can switch between HAM and GMRS... mine can do both

  • @jimbrown4135
    @jimbrown4135 Місяць тому

    Did you have fuses on the short power cord?

  • @michaelpage4199
    @michaelpage4199 Місяць тому

    I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Chicago. Go bears hi hi. Ok keep up the great work. KB9JXU

  • @imxploring
    @imxploring Місяць тому

    The H8 ver 2 is a great little radio!

  • @KO4VNX
    @KO4VNX Місяць тому

    That SWR is great!

  • @leericelli_w8rnb202
    @leericelli_w8rnb202 2 місяці тому

    Kevin, one of the things I’ve learned in my POTA activations is that I can make 100W radio a QRP radio but I can’t make a QRP radio a QRO radio. These days I only take a 100W radio to my activations.

  • @leericelli_w8rnb202
    @leericelli_w8rnb202 2 місяці тому

    Kevin: Good for you for being patient and activating this park. This summer (2024) some days with the poor band conditions, activating a park has been a real challenge. On August 14, it took me one hour and 37 minutes running 80W at a park in SE Michigan to get 12 contacts and half of those contacts were park to park.

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz 2 місяці тому

    Nice, you finally made it. :)

  • @franka7691
    @franka7691 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for posting. How's it holding up?

  • @Bigrockets101
    @Bigrockets101 2 місяці тому

    I hope you’re not carrying that radio every day. I bought one and it is as deaf as a fence post and doesn’t transmit worth a damn. I sent it back and got my money back. What a piece of crap.

  • @Jam3s99
    @Jam3s99 2 місяці тому

    Just got that radio love it. Great to see what it can do as a pota radio.

  • @frankwc0o
    @frankwc0o 2 місяці тому

    Super cool. If you go in the evening by 5 PM, way more cooler.

  • @michaeleber4752
    @michaeleber4752 2 місяці тому

    After the Russian and Chinese bombers decided to check out the views in Alaska I have begun planning for communications with my wife should we be apart when SHTF. After almost 2 weeks of research I am buying 2 TidRadio TD-H3 radios as the best choice without breaking the bank.

  • @joemarchinski914
    @joemarchinski914 2 місяці тому

    I'm a newbie to GMRS and ham...I have 2 TID h3's and 2 Ailunce hag1's . With extra batteries and Nagoya 771g antennas,as well as the ear piece mics and separate handheld mics...and I have found a few channels with really good information to help me learn ,and I am very appreciative for them...I also have other means of shtf comms..an old school analog marine radio with all north American and international frequencies and an old school handheld cb radio that I have used with a 6 foot vehicle antenna on a 1 story roof to make contact with a person from Alabama while I was in Coventry CT..but atmospheric conditions were perfect that day...thank you for your time and effort to educate the newcomers into the fold 👍👍. Beep

  • @leericelli_w8rnb202
    @leericelli_w8rnb202 2 місяці тому

    Kevin you gotta get a headset so you’re totally hands-free. It’s a game changer!!!

  • @mikewalker4134
    @mikewalker4134 2 місяці тому

    I have the same antenna as you. I can hear stations but they cannot hear me. Did you have the same issue as me?

  • @Rob7911
    @Rob7911 2 місяці тому

    How do you access those blue secondary functions on the keypad?

  • @ArsenaI1
    @ArsenaI1 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing! Also, when I seen your back yard it automatically brought me back to Chicago 😂. I was thinking that looks like house in the Chicago area because I know there might be an alley on the other side of the garage! Stay safe sir.

  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK 2 місяці тому

    I was surprised by that antenna and look forward to experimenting with elevated radials.

  • @STEMAmateurRadioClub
    @STEMAmateurRadioClub 2 місяці тому

    Hands down, the BEST simple explanation to manually program the TYT UV88, which is nearly identical to the QRZ-1 Explorer. Thank you so much. Vicki Carnes / AD3i

  • @_droid
    @_droid 2 місяці тому

    What is the law or statute in MI that says you can't hang a wire from a tree? I'm not saying there isn't one but I am saying that bullies tend to make stuff up.

    • @jimbrown4135
      @jimbrown4135 Місяць тому

      Not sure exactly what the law is but he is right. No wires in trees. K8MRD mentioned that when he lived in MI.

  • @carrollest
    @carrollest 3 місяці тому

    Geeks R US. 😊

  • @MichaelLindsey
    @MichaelLindsey 3 місяці тому

    I bought a 2 pack so far I enjoy the radio.

  • @srqutube
    @srqutube 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. Just bought a 991a and want to use it for POTA. What size battery do you use and what kind of POTA talk time do you get from that battery? Thanks. 73

  • @leericelli_w8rnb202
    @leericelli_w8rnb202 3 місяці тому

    Nice job, Kevin. What time of the day was it when you went out and did this activation? I have been going out early afternoon and the bands are not very good this summer for POTA

  • @LetsGoHelio
    @LetsGoHelio 3 місяці тому

    Wow this was a really great video! I’m new to gmrs and I’m studying for the ham technician. You’re definitely one to follow. Thanks!

  • @K3JRZOnTheAir
    @K3JRZOnTheAir 3 місяці тому

    That's what happens when you don't let me know you're in the state for a meet up. 🤣 This was last year, right? Semi-last minute thing? I remember that I was working... 73!

  • @ACU52
    @ACU52 3 місяці тому

    What freq?

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 3 місяці тому

    Must be nice

  • @reg.7774
    @reg.7774 3 місяці тому

    could this radio be used as a police scanner

  • @randalllewis2434
    @randalllewis2434 3 місяці тому

    Kevin. Is there a way to lockout/block freq’s without having to delete them??

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 3 місяці тому

    How did i miss this hamfest?

  • @jczitnik
    @jczitnik 3 місяці тому

    How did you program this radio for satellite (ISS) QSOs?

    • @WQ9FHamRadio
      @WQ9FHamRadio 3 місяці тому

      I programmed VFO A to the uplink and VFO B to the downlink and then switched between them really quickly. It is not an ideal way at all to make a satellite QSO but it worked for me this time. 73! -Kevin

    • @jczitnik
      @jczitnik 3 місяці тому

      @@WQ9FHamRadio Thanks, I will give it a try. I think the problem is that with the squelch open all the way, the receive is picking up on the Uplink as well as the Downlink. I will work on getting a antenna for satellite operations.

  • @peterdungjen8353
    @peterdungjen8353 3 місяці тому

    New to GMRS/HAM, yes I have the TD-H3 and working through the leaning curve...thanks for the video!

    • @WQ9FHamRadio
      @WQ9FHamRadio 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! -73 -Kevin

  • @AdamosDad
    @AdamosDad 3 місяці тому

    I have a general license; I have 3 HF radios a Kenwood, a Yaesu and a Xiegu G 90 field radio, I have had 5 Baofeng's gave most of them away, I have 2 Quansheng; UV-K5's, a Yaesu dual band, a Anytone AT779 dual band/GMRS and now this TD-H3. I think, of the hand helds I personally like the H3 the best, thanks for the video, I need to give the ISS a try before they finally deorbit it. 73's🎙KD9OAM🎧

    • @WQ9FHamRadio
      @WQ9FHamRadio 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching, it has been a decent radio for me so far, not that I am using it too much, but its still going strong. Hope to catch you on the air some time! 73 -Kevin

  • @sandygalloway3567
    @sandygalloway3567 3 місяці тому

    Mines stopped transmitting after a few months..Good while it lasted # notlong

  • @frankwc0o
    @frankwc0o 3 місяці тому

    Hustler great antenna for the car.

    • @WQ9FHamRadio
      @WQ9FHamRadio 3 місяці тому

      They work so good, I found my original group of hustler antennas in a stack at a hamfest and it was probably one of my most used buys from a hamfest! 73! -Kevin