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5K Giveaway Winners / PCB Boards Set From PCBWay
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Winners of the 5K giveaway I promised some while ago. Congratulations to you all and thank you everyone for subscribing to the channel and sticking around. Thanks as well to @PCBWay for the PCB boards.
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73, YO6DXE
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DX EXPLORER:
A channel with amateur radio related videos on: schematics, kit building, homebrewing and more.
I am passionate about amateur radio since childhood. I got back into the hobby in 2016, while living aboard my sailboat. I received my license in 2022. I like QRP mostly, experimenting with all modes. But I am old school, so I prefer SSB or CW.
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5K GIVEAWAY Announcement / Finished K8TND VLF Sferics Receiver
Переглядів 734День тому
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UPDATED VLF Sferics Receiver ( Natural Receiver ) - New Schematic and PCB Board Design
Переглядів 1,9 тис.21 день тому
Get $5 of NEW USER FREE CREDIT using PCBWay. Full feature custom PCB prototype services, PCB assembly, SMD stencils and CNC / 3D Printing: pcbway.com/g/gSv3JS Some of the links above may be affiliate links and I earn a small commission at no expense to you. An updated version of the K8TND VLF sferics receiver ( natural receiver ) I built in the last video. No more AM broadcast band interference...
K8TND VLF Sferics Receiver Experiments ( Sferics Detector ) - VLF Natural Radio
Переглядів 12 тис.28 днів тому
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Quick Look At The NEW E-100 VHF/UHF Transceiver From XHDATA
Переглядів 922Місяць тому
Quick look at the new transceiver from XHDATA. E-100 is a VHF/UHF transceiver with NOOA and AM Air band. Rated at about 6W with a battery of 300mA. Check more specks on the product page. Harmonics suppression measurements @RADIOBUNKER73 ua-cam.com/video/CtmBV2uwAhg/v-deo.html If you enjoy the videos be sure to subscribe ! 73, YO6DXE PRODUCT LINK: xhdata.com.cn/products/xhdata-e-100-walkie-talki...
PA0RDT MINI WHIP Antenna Test - Part Three ( Cioclovina Scout Center )
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RETEVIS RA89 Review - 10W VHF / UHF Handheld Amateur Radio Transceiver
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Retevis RA89 is a dual band high power handheld radio with a waterproof rating of IP68. It has above-average battery life and strong performance in many metrics, such as its noise reduction function. Plenty of power for transmission makes sure the long range communication. It supports both manual programming and CHIRP programming. - IP68 waterproof rating - high Power and long range - support U...
Building The PA0RDT MINI WHIP Antenna - Part Two ( Bias-T And Testing )
Переглядів 2,5 тис.2 місяці тому
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3 Great TIDRADIO Accessories You Should Try - 805S / 771 Antennas, HM060 Speaker Microphone
Переглядів 5732 місяці тому
Use the code DXEXPLORER and get 10% OFF on your purchase for any Tidradio products purchased from tidradio.com. 3 great accessories from TIDRADIO that you may like. The TD-805S and the TD-771 VHF/UHF antennas, or my favorite the TD-HM060 upgraded speaker microphone with headphones output. TD-HM060 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ( upgraded ): - Great to have with a good sound quality both from the speaker a...
Building The PA0RDT MINI WHIP Antenna ( 10kHz - 30MHz ) - Part One
Переглядів 5 тис.2 місяці тому
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Ten Minute Transmitter, The Simplest CW Transmitter
Переглядів 3,7 тис.3 місяці тому
Get $5 of NEW USER FREE CREDIT using PCBWay. Full feature custom PCB prototype services, PCB assembly, SMD stencils and CNC / 3D Printing: pcbway.com/g/gSv3JS Some of the links above may be affiliate links and I earn a small commission at no expense to you. The ten minute transmitter it is so far the easiest to build CW transmitter I found. With a handful of parts you can get on air in no more ...
Two Transistors Direct Conversion Receiver - VXO Controlled 100% Analog
Переглядів 3,8 тис.3 місяці тому
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Simple Low Pass Filter Design For Minimalist QRP Transceivers or Transmitters
Переглядів 1,5 тис.4 місяці тому
Get $5 of NEW USER FREE CREDIT using PCBWay. Full feature custom PCB prototype services, PCB assembly, SMD stencils and CNC / 3D Printing: pcbway.com/g/gSv3JS Some of the links above may be affiliate links and I earn a small commission at no expense to you. A simple way to improve the existing PiNetwork low pass filter in minimalist QRP transceivers or transmitters like the Pixie. In my case in...
My First Satellite Contacts And More, On TIDRADIO TD-H3 / ARISS
Переглядів 7034 місяці тому
Use the code DXEXPLORER and get 10% OFF on your purchase for any Tidradio products purchased from tidradio.com. It was time for some satellite contacts using the @tidradio TD-H3 as I was curious how it works. Turns out it does a great job. A quick video on satellite contacts using @ARISSlive. Thank you all for the nice QSO's. If you enjoy the videos be sure to subscribe ! 73, YO6DXE TIDRADIO TD...
XHDATA D-608WB Shortwave Emergency Radio Review - FM / MW / SW / NOAA
Переглядів 1,9 тис.4 місяці тому
XHDATA D-608WB is a portable multi-band receiver with excellent performance that can receive FM / MW / SW / NOAA. It supports Bluetooth and a TF card, allowing you to enjoy wireless music and calls anytime and anywhere. If you enjoy the videos be sure to subscribe ! 73, YO6DXE PRODUCT LINK: xhdata.com.cn/products/xhdata-d-608-emergency-radio?variant=49728776274238 Some of the links above may be...
Testing a VXO On The 80 Meter Band - 80 Hz Frequency Shift
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Testing a VXO On The 80 Meter Band - 80 Hz Frequency Shift
Common Mode Current Chokes Comparison - NanoVNA Measurements
Переглядів 5 тис.4 місяці тому
Common Mode Current Chokes Comparison - NanoVNA Measurements
20m Vertical DX Antenna - Simple To Build And Amazing Performance
Переглядів 7 тис.5 місяців тому
20m Vertical DX Antenna - Simple To Build And Amazing Performance
Happy 10'th Anniversary PCBWay - Best Wishes From YO6DXE
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Happy 10'th Anniversary PCBWay - Best Wishes From YO6DXE
uu80b QRP CW Transceiver Designed by G3XBM
Переглядів 1,6 тис.5 місяців тому
uu80b QRP CW Transceiver Designed by G3XBM
Passive CW Audio Filter - 600Hz / 800Hz CW Audio Bandpass Filter
Переглядів 2 тис.5 місяців тому
Passive CW Audio Filter - 600Hz / 800Hz CW Audio Bandpass Filter
TIDRADIO TD-H3 Latest Firmware Update - Fixed Issues and New Features
Переглядів 18 тис.6 місяців тому
TIDRADIO TD-H3 Latest Firmware Update - Fixed Issues and New Features
600Hz One Transistor CW Audio Filter - Active CW Audio Bandpass Filter
Переглядів 2,1 тис.6 місяців тому
600Hz One Transistor CW Audio Filter - Active CW Audio Bandpass Filter
GIVEAWAY - Improving A Simple FET Regenerative Receiver - Part Three
Переглядів 2,8 тис.6 місяців тому
GIVEAWAY - Improving A Simple FET Regenerative Receiver - Part Three
KAIWEETS KTI-W01 High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera - Quick Review
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KAIWEETS KTI-W01 High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera - Quick Review
Improving A Simple FET Regenerative Receiver ( N1TEV ) - Part Two
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Improving A Simple FET Regenerative Receiver ( N1TEV ) - Part Two
Improving A Simple FET Regenerative Receiver - Part One
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Improving A Simple FET Regenerative Receiver - Part One
TIDRADIO TD-H3 5W Handheld Transceiver Review - A Game Changer For 2024
Переглядів 5 тис.8 місяців тому
TIDRADIO TD-H3 5W Handheld Transceiver Review - A Game Changer For 2024
Can I Replace A Crystal With A VFO In A Simple CW Transmitter ?
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Can I Replace A Crystal With A VFO In A Simple CW Transmitter ?
Analog VFO Project For The 40m Band ( 7 MHz Variable Frequency Oscillator )
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Analog VFO Project For The 40m Band ( 7 MHz Variable Frequency Oscillator )

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ABHIJITHMOHANAN1997
    @ABHIJITHMOHANAN1997 12 годин тому

    I am in Kerala India

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 годин тому

      Congratulations. Please follow the instructions in the video and message me using the contact form on the blog. 73, YO6DXE

  • @bossboss-qw8dt
    @bossboss-qw8dt 2 дні тому

    Oh kenapa bukan aku boss

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 2 дні тому

      😁😁 that I can't answer. Maybe next time. I will do one more on 10K. 73, YO6DXE

  • @pd1jdw630
    @pd1jdw630 2 дні тому

    Congrats to all the winners! Have a nice weekend buddy!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 2 дні тому

      Thank you so much. Wishing you the same. 73

  • @mikestokes235
    @mikestokes235 2 дні тому

    Congratulations to all the winners, they are going to have a lot of fun this winter!

  • @toddhowell2299
    @toddhowell2299 2 дні тому

    Congrats to the winners!

  • @Klows-p6e
    @Klows-p6e 2 дні тому

    Congratulations

  • @F4LPM
    @F4LPM 2 дні тому

    Nice video, 73 F4LPM

  • @bullthrush
    @bullthrush 2 дні тому

    As a sailor, are you following the Vendee Globe race?

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 2 дні тому

      Not lately as I didn't had much time. I do not miss the GGR though 😁.

  • @DoniSouzazs
    @DoniSouzazs 2 дні тому

    Regarding the schematic diagram of the receiver, the LED will burn out because it does not have a current limiting resistor.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 2 дні тому

      What receiver ?

    • @piterstein9625
      @piterstein9625 2 дні тому

      @@dxexplorer похоже имеется в виду схема приемника спутник появляющаяся в кадре на 3.33 ))))

    • @ciprianpopica
      @ciprianpopica 2 дні тому

      ​@@piterstein9625 ahhhhh the schematic of the Sputnik receiver I had on paper in the first video. Yeeees but I updated that schematic 100 times by now 😅😅. And I think I spoke in the video that I made some mistakes in the schematic. I can't remember... once I make a video I never have time to watch it again 😅... and its been three years... my memory is no longer as it used to be when I was 20 😅. 73, YO6DXE

  • @DoniSouzazs
    @DoniSouzazs 2 дні тому

    Good video, why is everyone migrating from jlcpcb to pcbway? What are the advantages offered by pcbway?

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 2 дні тому

      I don't know, or at least I didn't know that. What I like is the good quality of the PCB boards, 3D printing etc. and great customer support. I guess the best answer could be offered by someone who migrated from one to the other. 73, YO6DXE

    • @romanescu_misha
      @romanescu_misha 2 дні тому

      Look for local companies. Support your country!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 2 дні тому

      @romanescu_misha I would... if they would have a fair price. But the costs here are more than the PCB boards and the mailing costs together from PCBWay. So... there is a reason why I do not make them local. Plus that the quality is not the same. Maybe one day they wake up.

  • @Adam-qd8jh
    @Adam-qd8jh 3 дні тому

    For the diode tuning does 1 connect between the 470 pf and 1nf capacitor ?

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 3 дні тому

      dxexplorer.com/sputnik-regenerative-receiver Have a look at the article as I put together there all info, updated schematic and all videos together so it would be easy for anyone to understand it and build it. I hope it helps. Is basically the same schematic as in this video, but cleaned up and improved. 73, YO6DXE P.S. Let me know if there is anything you don't understand and you need more help.

  • @arekx
    @arekx 3 дні тому

    Not sure if ferrite cores are UV resistant.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 3 дні тому

      I don't know that either. But since I like having all in enclosures I don't stress too much about that. Or if I would build the coax version and exclude the enclosure, most of the time I stay in the shade so again no stress 😅😅. 73, YO6DXE

  • @kanjitramchiary7183
    @kanjitramchiary7183 4 дні тому

    Mpf 102 is hard to find in the region that I'm living in,but ordering them online can be gained, Specially, talking about FET mpf 102 transistor, will be very expensive now a days & There ain't guarantee to get original one because of China made duplicate clones are available in most of the online markets.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 4 дні тому

      Yes is a little harder to find here in Romania as well. But we still have substitutes we can use ( equivalents ) so is not such a big stress.

    • @kanjitramchiary7183
      @kanjitramchiary7183 2 дні тому

      Did you use Substitute one ? and the equivalent can be J112 if I'm not wrong.

  • @jmayoral
    @jmayoral 4 дні тому

    Congrats for the 6.7k subscribers! Long live to the channel !

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 4 дні тому

      Thank you so much 😁. Today I will pick the winner. A bit later today as I just opened my eyes 😅. 73, YO6DXE

  • @aerofart
    @aerofart 5 днів тому

    Since the ground plane on HTs is inside the radio and connected to the antenna connector, I’m wondering if performance would improve if you disconnect the internal ground plane when using an external antenna. I dare you to try! :)

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 5 днів тому

      Hehehe... I think the ones who act as a ground in an HT is us while holding it in the hand. Indeed the PCB board of the HT is connected to the ground of the antenna, so you can't really "disconnect it" 😁. 73, YO6DXE

    • @aerofart
      @aerofart 2 дні тому

      @ on second thought, yes you are probably correct to say that the human body probably does act as a counterpoise when holding the radio in hand. Likewise, the argument could be made (against my original objection) that even with the internal connection in place, if there is a parallel path for the RF that presents an impedance that better matches what the system needs, then there wouldn’t be RF will take that path almost exclusively (according to Ohm’s law dealing with parallel resistances). So my initial objection would thereby be expelled. (Sticking foot in mouth)

  • @nickl3872
    @nickl3872 6 днів тому

    Adorable happy doggie ❤❤❤❤

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 6 днів тому

      I am back at the scouts camp. Earlier I had a bit of running around with the dog 😁😁. 73, YO6DXE

  • @codernov
    @codernov 6 днів тому

    For the little one I'm measuring with NanoVNA H4 and getting no resonance, curve is flat everywhere. What am I doing wrong? Because all other antennas I've measured have resonance, even the fake short antenna resonates on 433 MHz.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 6 днів тому

      I also have to build a proper rig to get better measurements as even the ones I do are not 100% accurate because when you put the antenna on the radio it will perform differently than the way it does when we measure it. The best way for me was to make sure all connections are well made... and always keep the antenna up away from objects ( never on the table )... and it seems that if you hold your hand on the ground part of the SMA connector then you are closer to how it would be when on the radio ( so I was told ).

  • @marinonijessy3436
    @marinonijessy3436 7 днів тому

    Bonjour, avez vous réussi a régler le step? Si oui comment avez vous fait car je suis moi même bloquée.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 7 днів тому

      Not really. I emailed Retevis and this is what I received back: Engineer response:“The step value cannot be changed in channel mode. After setting the step value, you need to adjust the frequency under VFO. Short press # to switch between VFO and channel mode”

    • @marinonijessy3436
      @marinonijessy3436 6 днів тому

      Je vous remercie d'avoir pris le temps de me répondre. Si j'arrive à trouver une solution je vous recontacte.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 6 днів тому

      @marinonijessy3436 Merci beaucoup. J'ai également demandé s'ils pouvaient résoudre ce problème dans une future mise à jour du firmware, mais c'était malheureusement la seule réponse que j'ai reçue. 73, YO6DXE

  • @88KeysOnFire
    @88KeysOnFire 7 днів тому

    What measurements do you get with both of those inline?

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 7 днів тому

      I can't remember honestly but I will test when I get back home next week.

  • @pd1jdw630
    @pd1jdw630 8 днів тому

    Yes, I have set everything very private. It a nice radio. You doing great buddy! 💪🏻

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 8 днів тому

      Thanks so much buddy. This winter i try to do a simple multiband analog CW transmitter 😁. 73, YO6DXE

  • @albertmorris4889
    @albertmorris4889 9 днів тому

    It is good to see the newer hams home brewing and doing such good looking projects. 73 de WB8FEQ

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much. Ohhh winter is coming so I hope I have time for more projects. I love homebrewing. 73, YO6DXE

  • @olivierconet7995
    @olivierconet7995 9 днів тому

    So nicely working. I like the wooden case of it. I am going to try to make one. 73 from F1SOC

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      I replaced the wooden one with a plastic one when I made the newer version, but now I want to get back to it and make a wooden box with aluminum front and back. Fingers crossed it turns out nice 😄. 73, YO6DXE

  • @olivierconet7995
    @olivierconet7995 9 днів тому

    Excellent. Always surprised how a single transistor in the HF regenerative part of a receiver can be so efficient. As a teenager, I built a regenerative receiver for the aviation band (and the dipole antenna for this band). Used it for hours to listen to CDG airport in France.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      I think I also have a schematic for an air band and I want to try one. It is indeed impressive how much a single transistor can do 😄. 73, YO6DXE

  • @ogleogre
    @ogleogre 9 днів тому

    That recording at the end of your video was sublime! I will now start to collect the parts required for a VLF receiver. I'm not worried what style of potentiometer to use... I am happy to solder three wires to a potentiometer if need be. ZL3GIL

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      I wanted to change it more for kids that may want to try it and make their life easier 😅😅😄😄. I am playing with it as we speak as I am up in the mountains and I love what I hear. 73, YO6DXE

  • @toddhowell2299
    @toddhowell2299 9 днів тому

    Nice giveaway and a really cool project. Congratulations on your growing channel!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much 🙏 73, YO6DXE

  • @iw2epe
    @iw2epe 10 днів тому

    Many compliments, and Go on!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏🙏 73, YO6DXE

  • @johnclements3441
    @johnclements3441 10 днів тому

    Congrats on getting 5K! Pretty cool set of boards you have going with the Spherics.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much. I am up in the mountains now... the receiver works fantastic. 😁😁 73, YO6DXE

  • @YO3IGA
    @YO3IGA 10 днів тому

    Salut, nu cred ca e nevoie de modificari la potentiometru ca un pic de "surubareala" din partea constructorului nu prinde rau. Cel mult cateva idei de abordare si atat. In rest felicitari si succes in tot ce faci.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 10 днів тому

      Multumesc mult. Hehe da si asta e drept. Da pai mai sunt si multi care nu prea se pricep la surubareala si nimeritul gaurilor pe panoul din fata da deja destule dureri de cap ))). Mai am un pic de mesterit, dar am pus un potentiometru mai mic si un jack audio de se instaleaza direct pe placa. Mai putine fire de lipit )). Poate pe seara urc design-ul nou. 73, YO6DXE

  • @ferwin3718
    @ferwin3718 10 днів тому

    It's good to see that young people like to experiment with old techniques. I built a regenerative circuit with a 6C4 triode back in 1956 when I was a 16 year old boy. Today I'm a grandfather but I'm still involved with electronic experiments, especially with modern devices like the one you used. Congratulations on your commitment and dedication...

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 10 днів тому

      Ohhhh old is gold to me. Is funny that when I started about radios it was all on tubes. But later when I started building stuff I used transistors because it was hard to find the transformers. This winter I plan on doing some tubes projects too. Maybe I can find some low voltage ones. Is nice you are still playing around with circuits. Once you love it as a kid is hard to get away from it 😁. 73, YO6DXE

    • @ferwin3718
      @ferwin3718 10 днів тому

      Yes, I have followed the evolution since I was young. In 1973 I built a triple conversion valve transceiver using a Colins mechanical filter, 250KHz and only two bands, 15 and 20m. The valve has its problems, but it also has its benefits, less noise and better fidelity, I miss these qualities. I recently bought a G90 from China that is truly amazing. All electronics have evolved to a state that already requires specialization, but there is still a lot that can be done in the area of experimentation. 73s and health my friend, py1bys from Rio de Janeiro.

  • @ezekiel7112
    @ezekiel7112 10 днів тому

    Felicitari pentru 6.7k subscribers!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 10 днів тому

      Multam mult de tot 😁😁

    • @ezekiel7112
      @ezekiel7112 10 днів тому

      Nu ai somn? Eu macar îs schimbul 3! 😁

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 10 днів тому

      @ezekiel7112 😅😅 ba daaaa. Acum de ceva vreme am ajuns la Cioclovina la tabara de cercetasi. Fug la somn ca la 7 am trezire... merem la taiat lemne de foc. Servici usor... 73 😄

  • @f4vpc358
    @f4vpc358 10 днів тому

    Here's to the next 5k Chip, congrats

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 10 днів тому

      Thank you so much 😁🙏🙏. 73, YO6DXE

  • @zedgenio3363
    @zedgenio3363 11 днів тому

    ❤❤ ty for the videos I’m researching a lot of info for vlf receivers and so far this is one of the easiest to buildup

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Its more like ELF but we are about there 😁😁. I have a proper VLF receiver coming as well but is not so simple like this one.

  • @trcwm
    @trcwm 11 днів тому

    Regens are such simple circuits on the surface. All the interactions are complex however! One can study them for years. 🌞

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      I very much agree on this. It took me two years to properly understand the one I called Sputnik and to get it to work the way I wanted. And I am sure I still have lots to learn 😁. 73, YO6DXE

  • @trcwm
    @trcwm 11 днів тому

    Your videos are great and I always look forward to them. 👍

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Thank you so much for watching the videos. 73, YO6DXE

  • @nertrebi
    @nertrebi 11 днів тому

    Salutacions amics, bona sort! 73

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Thank you so much one more time. 73, YO6DXE

  • @nertrebi
    @nertrebi 11 днів тому

    Molt bo!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Thank you so much 🙏🙏 73.

  • @nertrebi
    @nertrebi 11 днів тому

    Ara mateix vaig a comentar al altre vídeo, gràcies!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Haha ok 😅😅. 73, YO6DXE

  • @QSasquatch
    @QSasquatch 11 днів тому

    How many micro Henry's is your induction coil?

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      I can't remember to be honest. I think the one in the video was around 80uH. Basically you can use anything between 55 to 110uH. The only thing that will be diferent is the length of the wire after the coil. The advantage of having for example a coil that is 55uH instead of 110uH is that you may have a bit more bandwidth on the 80m band. But the end wire will be a little longer too... somewhere around 3m if I remember. I have to rebuild mine as well so probably I will do another video on this one with proper measurements now that I have all the gear to do that. 73, YO6DXE

    • @QSasquatch
      @QSasquatch 11 днів тому

      @dxexplorer 66pacific has a induction coil micro Henry calculator

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      @QSasquatch Yes... or sometimes I use an app called Coil32. But of course once built it doesn't always turns out to be the calculated inductance, so I prefer to measure it now. But calculating is good even if it doesn't turn out perfect, but if there is nothing to measure it with... at least we have an idea on how close we may be around that value.

    • @QSasquatch
      @QSasquatch 11 днів тому

      @@dxexplorer All we can do is get close

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Yes 😅😅

  • @rafaelgcpp
    @rafaelgcpp 11 днів тому

    Greetings from Brazil! De PU1OWL, Rafael

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Greetings from Romania. 73, YO6DXE

  • @moormoor4281
    @moormoor4281 11 днів тому

    VLF very interesting information

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      I am new to this as well. 😁 73, YO6DXE

  • @moormoor4281
    @moormoor4281 11 днів тому

    Thanking you most kindly from English England

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 11 днів тому

      Always a pleasure. Greetings from Transylvania.

  • @ingussilins6330
    @ingussilins6330 12 днів тому

    Better make antenna connector to receiver's top and switch, 3,5mm headphone plug, indicator led in bottom. I think - need use antenna connector with low capacitance ( antenna's capacitance is about 20pF and any extra capacitance to ground make capacitive voltage divider and reduce input signal ).

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      So far testing it works amazing with the connector I used. At the end is just a simple receiver I am not really looking into high performance out of it... it's all just for the fun of it 😁. I thought about the switch and the LED on the bottom but then if I want to place it standing when storing it in a locker or some place.. those will bother. So that is why I place all on top. Easier access to all also.

    • @ingussilins6330
      @ingussilins6330 10 днів тому

      @@dxexplorer Thanks, sure! Have you considered an ELF receiver as your next project? An ELF receiver can be built similarly to a VLF receiver (FET gate resistor 100 - 1000 megohms). After the FET, there is a 30Hz low-pass filter and DC - 30Hz amplifier stages. The obtained signal 0 - 30Hz is recorded on the phone or computer. The recording should be listened to with 60x ... 100x playback speed. Inaudible frequencies become audible. For example 30Hz x 100 = 3000Hz and 1Hz turns to 100Hz.

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 10 днів тому

      @ingussilins6330 I keep thinking about it yes of course. I was searching for schematics the other day 😁😁

  • @matobasenji
    @matobasenji 12 днів тому

    cool

  • @alanuk8677
    @alanuk8677 12 днів тому

    Good Luck Everyone! May the Morse be with you 73 M0KoE

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      Haha that sounds so cool. 😅😅 73, YO6DXE

  • @KD9ZHF
    @KD9ZHF 12 днів тому

    You need a red hat to match your nice red sweater! Maybe it should have the DX Explorer logo on it too!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      Ohhh if its red is no longer sailor is diver hat... 😅 Jacques Cousteau memories 😁. 73, YO6DXE

  • @davidportch8837
    @davidportch8837 12 днів тому

    I worry a lot about modern pots... Have had a few burn out on me even at low voltages... So I wonder how well made are the smaller plastic pots that you are thinking of changing this to? BTW Been with you since your early days of the original sputnik receiver Ciprian and would highly recommend your channel to anyone interested in QRP and self build... de G0KPZ and that's genuine feedback and not just for competition purposes...

  • @MegaCadr
    @MegaCadr 12 днів тому

    5k is huge

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      It is indeed as I never thought I would get here since all the videos I make are pretty much me sharing whatever I do hoping that some people may be doing the same projects as I do and we kind of share info with each other. So is a surprize to me too but a pleasant one 😁. 73, YO6DXE

  • @Chapbook
    @Chapbook 12 днів тому

    Commenting for the giveaway

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment 😁. 73, YO6DXE

  • @tubeDude48
    @tubeDude48 12 днів тому

    It could possibly be the PIC Code needs some tweaking! Good luck in finding the guy who programed the PIC! Also, did you check the value of each component?

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      Ohhh no it was something else. I had to modify the oscillator circuit and turn it into an RF preamp... not it works like a charm.

    • @tubeDude48
      @tubeDude48 12 днів тому

      @@dxexplorer - Glad to hear it !

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      @tubeDude48 Is just the signal was too low for the input of the counter. I rarely use it now as I have a smaller one now but is there just in case 😁

  • @The_electronics_nerd
    @The_electronics_nerd 12 днів тому

    hi dx explorer great video!!

    • @dxexplorer
      @dxexplorer 12 днів тому

      Thank you so much for watching. 73, YO6DXE