HAM Radio Fun With KO4PDI
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Putting a PL-259 on LMR 400 cable coax.
Thanks to Chuck Abrmson for all the advice and suggestions for the tools needed to get it right. Use Code ABR10Hamfun for 10% off anything at ABRIND.com
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DFenech
    @DFenech 10 днів тому

    I got no joy on this pass. I couldn't make my way in. I laughed when you said, "take a breath." 73 KZ8Z

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi 10 днів тому

      Yep that was a busy one. Thanks for the comment and follow.

  • @LB0FI
    @LB0FI 15 днів тому

    Is there any reason why you didn't crimp the center?

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi 13 днів тому

      Yes the center is soldered on.

  • @75ohmHAM
    @75ohmHAM 18 днів тому

    But I need to know now!!!

  • @josephtraverso2700
    @josephtraverso2700 20 днів тому

    I heard you pretty well but my coax broke on my portable setup mid pass. I may try the later pass tonight to see if my spare one works. 73s

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi 13 днів тому

      Rhabks for trying. Next time we will get it.

  • @andywillms6616
    @andywillms6616 21 день тому

    TNX for QSO

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi 21 день тому

      Happy to be your first in your new TX home.

  • @W5KY
    @W5KY 21 день тому

    Glad you're okay Mike !

  • @WB2YZG
    @WB2YZG Місяць тому

    I can’t hear any sound either. I went on to see if I could hear myself

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon Місяць тому

    Is it just me or is there no sound? I heard you on SO-50....

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi 13 днів тому

      There was no sound. It's not you it's me.

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 Місяць тому

    Had a great copy on you in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! Thanks for the contact! 73! K3DMM

  • @nishbrown
    @nishbrown Місяць тому

    Weird hat.

  • @Venegasdog
    @Venegasdog Місяць тому

    God bkess you NP4VM

  • @august456
    @august456 Місяць тому

    Kamala 2024

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I bet you also like Lima beans too. LOL

  • @CongressSux1776
    @CongressSux1776 Місяць тому

    Dude, please, people want to watch quality videos that are either funny, or informative. Not everyone is made to put content on UA-cam. I think you fall under that category

    • @marie9524
      @marie9524 Місяць тому

      Old people content

    • @summerpichota2215
      @summerpichota2215 Місяць тому

      Not everyone needs to write a comment either I think you fall under that category

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Let's hear it for us old farts. LOL.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      LOL Again thanks for the support.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I will. Thank you for the support.

  • @RogerKV4I
    @RogerKV4I Місяць тому

    Another 20 feet would be phenomenal! 😊

  • @donwessels5585
    @donwessels5585 Місяць тому

    Impressive!

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon Місяць тому

    How do you put just your video on there like that? The one of you talking that is.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Not sure what you are talking about Don. Get back to me.

  • @ThomasEKenny
    @ThomasEKenny Місяць тому

    The Anytone HT came out with a firmware upgrade to do the same thing

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Yes they did and my buddy W8CPT did videos on it already.

  • @RonsRadioLife
    @RonsRadioLife Місяць тому

    Sound good

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon Місяць тому

    The Elk works alot better for you!

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Well it is also a lot flatter here.

  • @WB2YZG
    @WB2YZG Місяць тому

    Hi Mike. I’m watching but I’m behind

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      No worries at all! Take your time, I'm just glad you're watching.

  • @pvpbkdu
    @pvpbkdu Місяць тому

    Waited 10 mins and nothing started. Time to go to another channel.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Well bye. I'm working on the problem.

  • @RhettSparrow
    @RhettSparrow Місяць тому

    Great video, a small suggestion, please reduce the sound level of the background music. Thank you.

  • @RogerKV4I
    @RogerKV4I Місяць тому

    I think you mentioned using the SAT box to control the rotator but use the new handheld for the radio (which will work, I think) while the 9700 is out of service. That seems like a good idea for your UA-cam channel while waiting for your "real" sat radio to be returned.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I did try that. The problem is there is 100 feet of LMR 400 on the tower antennas and the HT is only 5 watts. By the time it gets to the antenna it's more like less then 1 watt.

  • @chrissmart9761
    @chrissmart9761 Місяць тому

    Hey Mike. Thanks for the podcast and this interview. You should know that your audio is clipping. Excitement is great, but try a peak limiter please.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I have had audio problems from day one. Working on perfecting it.

  • @ARISSlive
    @ARISSlive Місяць тому

    Thanks for hosting Frank on your podcast Mike!😃

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      You are most welcome. I enjoy all that ARISS is doing and want to support it.

  • @poppafuze
    @poppafuze 2 місяці тому

    couldn't get past the AI thumbnail

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I totally understand! The thumbnail can really grab your attention or make you curious. What did you think about the content once you got past it?

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon 2 місяці тому

    Awesome I'll be there!

  • @tanglewoood
    @tanglewoood 2 місяці тому

    Great demonstration! Can you use the RT3S's built-in audio record feature to record satellite QSOs while running OpenGD77?

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon 2 місяці тому

    I think I heard that same noise from the ear buds starting right before you said it's over...

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 2 місяці тому

    When you get the chance, I’m really interested in your tripod setup. K3DMM

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I will do a video soon. Stay tuned.

  • @glennbrazier7938
    @glennbrazier7938 2 місяці тому

    I heard you that day and responded but seeing this video I see I was covered up by another when I replyed... KG4BLR

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Thanks for catching that! It’s always interesting to see how conversations can get a bit tangled up. Glad you’re still engaged!

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 2 місяці тому

    Hope you enjoy your visit up north. K3DMM

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 2 місяці тому

    Please do a video on your tripod setup. K3DMM

  • @HightowerLSSD
    @HightowerLSSD 2 місяці тому

    So cool that you can reach the ISS with your HAM portable.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Absolutely! It's incredible how technology connects us to such amazing places like the ISS.

  • @RogerKV4I
    @RogerKV4I 2 місяці тому

    Fun to see your neighbor come over to see what you are doing. 🙂

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Right? I think they were just checking if I was using my lawnmower for something other than cutting grass!

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 2 місяці тому

    I’d love to see your tripod system in better detail.

    • @nicklane1897
      @nicklane1897 2 місяці тому

      came here looking for a link to that gimbal mount on his tripod. best adaptation of a tripod for sats ive seen

    • @richegan7381
      @richegan7381 2 місяці тому

      What tips???? Like software, handheld operation, gimbal/tripod setup. Learned very little except some equipment names.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      It's a Gitzo about $600 I used it when I did photography. Check out Amazon. amzn.to/4dbTRcy and for the Head use something like this: amzn.to/4epAKwJ I hope that helps

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I have done other videos on that but I will make a point of covering that in the future. Thanks for the follow.

  • @dennymagdule4372
    @dennymagdule4372 2 місяці тому

    That’s all I use. The Retevis RT3S with the OpenGD77 firmware and an Arrow II. I love them both. K3DMM

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Awesome choice! The Retevis RT3S and Arrow II combo is definitely a solid setup. Glad to hear you're enjoying them!

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon 2 місяці тому

    Awesome Job! It worked!

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Awesome! Does this mean I can put "UA-cam magician" on my resume now? 🎩✨ I could not have done it without you. Thanks Don.

  • @MI7DJT
    @MI7DJT 2 місяці тому

    DJT approves the garden signs haha. Great pass Mike, what a great wee HT with OpenGD77, eh?

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Glad you're enjoying the garden signs! Mike really nailed that HT with OpenGD77, didn’t he?

  • @WB2YZG
    @WB2YZG 2 місяці тому

    Let me know when you are doing some voice HF I will try to get you in the log. Sorry to hear about the 9700. That sucks for sure

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Follow me on X, FB, Twitch and here on YT.

    • @WB2YZG
      @WB2YZG Місяць тому

      @@HAMFunko4pdi Too late I already do. LOL Well except for Twitch... I am not on that at all, Hah

  • @KH6WI
    @KH6WI 2 місяці тому

    How many volts was your SAT box putting out? My SAT box also damaged my 9700. My CIV and CW ports no longer function because the trace for the ground burned up (CW and CIV pins share a common ground).

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi 2 місяці тому

      The SAT box didn't do it. The 9700 was affected by the lightning strike near me.

  • @MI7DJT
    @MI7DJT 2 місяці тому

    Aw Mike that sucks pal! I hope it's just gremlins or a firmware glitch. Fingers and toes crossed for ya buddy!

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Radio is fixed and back and works great.

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon 2 місяці тому

    When you get the OPENGD77 on the Retevis you can hook it up to your tower and still work the FM Birds!

  • @w8cptCptDon
    @w8cptCptDon 2 місяці тому

    Can you share that gimbal mount here I didn't get the link yesterday

  • @jshellenberger7876
    @jshellenberger7876 2 місяці тому

    Hiding in plane sight ua-cam.com/video/DYzkCtbwHqU/v-deo.htmlsi=Vl1t1w-bxpMF-RM7 derp state #POW

  • @edcozart9916
    @edcozart9916 2 місяці тому

    just bought 2 M2 eggbeaters nib I plan to get everything going by fall my ? have you tried eggbeaters and whats your view on them thanks de W9US

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Yes and I had them at 20 feet and they work great. I do suggest getting pre amps to help.

    • @edcozart9916
      @edcozart9916 Місяць тому

      @@HAMFunko4pdi what brand do you recommend since ar2 don't make them anymore ?

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      @@edcozart9916 The only Eggbeaters I know are from M2. As far as an Arrow 2 it is available at HRO www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-005499

    • @edcozart9916
      @edcozart9916 Місяць тому

      @@HAMFunko4pdi sorry the preamp is what I ment

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      @@edcozart9916 I don't remember but I do remember they are $300 each.

  • @edcozart9916
    @edcozart9916 2 місяці тому

    good content keep it up and you need to do a second instance of wsjt-x just for the 9700 so you don't have to worry about to make sure if you have the right settings de W9US

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I would love to learn more about this. Get in touch.

  • @RogerKV4I
    @RogerKV4I 2 місяці тому

    Today's pass, your transmission seemed more reliable than yesterday, That is, you were hitting the bird today. Yesterday it seemed like you were hearing better than others were hearing you.

  • @ohio255
    @ohio255 2 місяці тому

    Keep up the great videos 😀

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      Thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated.

  • @KO4AFL
    @KO4AFL 2 місяці тому

    Mike, great setup. I may need to do that with mine. Also looking at doing a pulley system for the crankup section of my tower.

    • @HAMFunko4pdi
      @HAMFunko4pdi Місяць тому

      I really appreciate your kind words! Best of luck with your setup, and I’m excited to hear how the pulley system works out for you! These are the pulleys I used. They can hold 2000 pounds each. amzn.to/4gk3Z65