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Приєднався 21 сер 2020
Whether your interest is in microwave communications, solar weather, or FT8, as well as everything in between, this channel is all about amateur radio or ham radio as some call it. You'll find short-form videos that are more about how to do something or how something works, an equipment review, or achievements in ham radio.
Having worked in the television industry for decades, you'll no doubt notice this in the content, structure, and quality of these videos. All are made in crystal clear UHD.
VK3FS is an Australian amateur radio station based in Mount Martha. Be sure to subscribe.
Having worked in the television industry for decades, you'll no doubt notice this in the content, structure, and quality of these videos. All are made in crystal clear UHD.
VK3FS is an Australian amateur radio station based in Mount Martha. Be sure to subscribe.
The Ionosphere
The ionosphere is the ionized part of Earth’s upper atmosphere that extends from about 80 to 600 km above sea level. It’s a region within the thermosphere filled with charged particles that play a crucial role in radio communication by reflecting radio waves back to Earth. It also contributes to auroras and is ionized by solar radiation. This video briefly overviews the 3 regions of the Ionosphere, how they work and how they were discovered. Do you know how the E layer got its name? Do you know what the Appleton Layer is?
Find out more at bit.ly/4eogH2s
00:19 | What and where is the Ionosphere?
00:53 | The 3 regions of the Ionosphere
01:39 | Nightime Ionospheric layer density
01:46 | Sporadic E (E-layer) propagation example JA-VK
01:56 | Discovery of the E Layer by Marconi in 1901
02:46 | Sir Edward Appleton and the Appleton Layer
03:30 | D-Layer
04:36 | F2-Layer
04:48 | Aurora Ionization
05:20 | 10m propagation example and conclusion
Find out more at bit.ly/4eogH2s
00:19 | What and where is the Ionosphere?
00:53 | The 3 regions of the Ionosphere
01:39 | Nightime Ionospheric layer density
01:46 | Sporadic E (E-layer) propagation example JA-VK
01:56 | Discovery of the E Layer by Marconi in 1901
02:46 | Sir Edward Appleton and the Appleton Layer
03:30 | D-Layer
04:36 | F2-Layer
04:48 | Aurora Ionization
05:20 | 10m propagation example and conclusion
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MADs
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Every so often here in Victoria (VK3) we have Microwave Activity Days otherwise known as MADs. These usually ad-hoc, but sometimes planned events, are where amateur radio operators passionate about microwave communications find themselves on hilltops working other like-minded amateurs. It’s an event where microwave enthusiasts can put their gear through its paces. This video will give you an in...
How to update the Icom IC 905 Firmware
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Updating the firmware of any radio keeps it running at its best and the IC-905 is no different. New features as well as engineering tweaks are added regularly, especially in radios that are new to the market. This video will show you how easy it is to update the firmware in your radio. You’ll need a micro SD card formatted in the 905 to copy the new firmware to. For context this video is part o...
Amateur Microwave It's easier than you think 2024
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This is the 2024 update of "Amateur Microwave It's easier than you think" Since the first edition of this video, Icom has released the IC-905 SHF transceiver. This has added a level of simplicity for those keen to get on the higher bands. It's now included in this video along with new portable operations. Microwaves are the highest frequency radio bands in Amature Radio. It's the final frontier...
BARG Hamfest 2024
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On Sunday, February 4 2024, the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group hosted one of the best Hamfests I’ve been to in years. It was hot, but that didn’t deter hundreds of amateurs from far and wide making the pilgrimage to the central Victorian town of Ballarat. Here are some highlights of the day including a look at Icom's IC-905 24GHz concept model, Ian VK5ZD's 122GHz transceiver, and a host of local ...
M5 Stack - Icom IC-705 DX Tracker & Metering Radio Apps
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The M5 stack is a series of modular and stackable development kits designed for rapid prototyping and development of internet projects. There's so much more to the M5 stack than in this video, but here are Armel, F4HWN applications for the M5 stack including a DX tracker and metering for the Icom IC-705, 7300, and 9700, - even a keyer. More at bit.ly/3PGpXVq #m5stack #ic-705 #icom
10w power amp for 5.7 GHz 6cm amateur band
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Getting more than 250mW on the 6cm microwave band was an onerous task up until recently. SG Laboratory has produced a 5.7 GHz 10w PA. This amplifier has been developed and produced for industrial use but is matched well for the 6cm amateur band. It is based on the latest GaN power transistor from Cree/Wolfspeed. There is no switching around the amp, so it's something you'll have to do should yo...
Before you begin your adventure in microwave
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So, something’s piqued your interest in microwave. Whether it's the IC-905 or something else, operating the higher frequencies is a lot of fun. Not only will you learn new skills, chances are you’ll meet a new cohort of operators, but it’s not all beer and Skittles. This short video is a preamble to this aspect of our hobby. Before you spend your hard-earned cash, it pays to do your research. T...
Before you begin your adventure in microwave
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So, something’s piqued your interest in microwave. Whether it's the IC-905 or something else, operating the higher frequencies is a lot of fun. Not only will you learn new skills, chances are you’ll meet a new cohort of operators, but it’s not all beer and Skittles. This short video is a preamble to this aspect of our hobby. Before you spend your hard-earned cash, it pays to do your research. T...
HamAlert - Real-time DX notifications on your device
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If you’ve ever been hunting that elusive DX and wish you’d get a notification on your phone or tablet when the bands are open?… then HamAlert is what you’ve been waiting for! More at bit.ly/3HJoo3Z 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | What is HamAlert 00:50 | HamAlert setup 01:42 | Where to get HamAlert
Sporadic E Propagation in 2 minutes
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And now for something different - Sporadic E propagation in 2 minutes (ish). If the comments are encouraging, there'll be more 2 minute-ish videos! Feel free to suggest topics. Sporadic E propagation is a type of radio wave propagation that occurs in the E layer of the ionosphere. The E layer extends from about 90-120km above the earth’s surface. Here's how it works More at bit.ly/3Ymaxao 00:00...
Getting on the 6cm microwave band
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Looking at getting onto the microwave bands? Here's one way. The 6cm or 5.7 GHz amateur radio band is accessible to standard and advanced licensees in Australia. It’s the higher of the two WiFi bands that doesn’t seem to suffer the noise problem like its poor 2.4 GHz or 13cm cousin. Antennas are cheap and readily available in the form of dishes and panels. So if you’re keen to dip your toe into...
12v shack backup - choose quality powergates over junk
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Power backup comes at a price. Choosing quality over junk. Power gates, power paths, power plus, power mini, there are so many names for devices that switch to a battery for power when your mains supply fails. These devices are suited to both shack and portable use. Some have solar panel inputs without the need for solar regulators as it's all built-in. Choosing quality power switching over jun...
10 GHz portable over 150 km in VK3
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One of the best things about our wonderful hobby of amateur radio is going portable. Here's a record of event video for a 10 GHz day out in VK3. Rob VK3KRD and Heath VK3TWO found their way to Mount Macedon, Gavin VK3HY went to Johns Hill Reserve in the Dandenongs, and I went to Krowera lookout in the Strezleki ranges to the southeast of Melbourne. There was some 3.4 GHz activity too. The path w...
What exactly are the key Solar Indicies?
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What exactly are the key Solar Indicies?
How to program the SG Laboratory 13cm transverter Local Oscillator
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How to program the SG Laboratory 13cm transverter Local Oscillator
How to make and set the opening picture on the IC-705
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How to make and set the opening picture on the IC-705
Amateur Microwave - It's easier than you think!
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Amateur Microwave - It's easier than you think!
IC-705 Access Point or Station - which WiFi to use?
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IC-705 Access Point or Station - which WiFi to use?
How to set the clock on your laptop using the IC-705's built in GPS
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How to set the clock on your laptop using the IC-705's built in GPS
Operating WSJT-X wirelessly on the IC-705 with wfview
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Operating WSJT-X wirelessly on the IC-705 with wfview
A Guide to Digital Voice on Amateur Radio
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A Guide to Digital Voice on Amateur Radio
WSJT-X and GridTracker NIGHT SCREENS setup
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WSJT-X and GridTracker NIGHT SCREENS setup
Autumnal Propagation in Southern Australia
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Autumnal Propagation in Southern Australia
How to update to Icom IC-705 Firmware Version 1.24
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How to update to Icom IC-705 Firmware Version 1.24
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These videos kick a$$. Great stuff
The music is way too loud, and an unnecessary distraction.
Back in the 1980's I used to listen to NFL games on the U.S. Armed forces network with my radio in the U.K. I'd get the early game in, but at around 21:15 the signal would get weaker and weaker until all you could hear was static. I never knew why. . . Now I know! Thanks!!
Is it possible to set the PC time using the IC-705's GPS in this configuration? I can use a GPS dongle but would like to use the 705. Thanks!
There have been a few version updates since making this video so it may be possible but I can't say.
73's DE NP3OJ
8:15 with regards to the meteorite debris clustering in the upper atmosphere, something like the aurora, our magnetic field concentrates Solar material in the exosphere, who not a similar phenomena with tiny fragments of iron caught up in the upper level winds and heat energy from the surface to act like a reflective cloud held up over a region? I have to imagine it was am exciting time to be a ham in the 50's and 60s when the military was releasing materials in the sky to see what the effects were.
8:00 that would explain why we have this in the summer over the Plains to Atlantic states in spring and summer, with occasional instances over winter where warm gulf air intrudes north.
Great work on this subject.
Great work sir! .... best for G land de M0VFX
Incredible video production, footage is on par with BBC nature documents. Content was also very helpful, I was able to get GPS sync to work with my PC.
Radiogenic Chemistry is a game changer.
Impressive and educational! From a lil ole GROL. You have a new "student" sir. 😊
Saved to favorites. 73!
Good video and explanation
Thank you!
A very well produced video. Quite slick. Well done. 73, Stuart VK3SKS.
Thanks Stuart. 😊
The voice over work gives me the Beyond 2000 Simon Reeve vibe. Smashing job mate.
My best ABC voice. 20 years of practice 😉 Thanks.
FYI Appleton knew the "E" layer as the Heaviside-Kennelly layer, predicted many years before. His experiments in radio wave reflection detected three layers, which he identified as D, E and F in order to allow for the possibility that there might one day be layers detected lower than the D layer. No such layers have been found.
Another gem. Thanks for sharing.
Very professional explanation. I enjoyed it. VK2LO.
Glad you liked it!
Another fantastic video!
Thank you! Cheers!
👍👍 great explanation and production. 73 KC8WVG
Many thanks!
Very good, Andrew!! Great work 🙂
Thanks Nik. Winter is the time for making content. Gotta keep these ATV boys fed with content 😆
Great work- educational. Can be useful when preparing for amateur radio tests.
Absolutely!
Great stuff
Very Nice video! 73 de YO8SSB
Thanks!
Nice vid Bloke. Ive been an inactive F call for 13 years. This may give me the kick up the backside to upgrade at least to standard. Minikits seems to make some good gear . I have my sights on an ic705 soon. Then the upgrade will happen . Just need to find a local test location. Brendan VK2QRM
Hi Brendan, Great to hear you may have found he bug again. Good Luck with the upgrade. -A.
A MAD is a great excuse to regularly (monthly) get your uWave gear out for an arvo play, instead of just the three weekends of the year. Use it or lose it!
Another great presentation out of the 3FS stable! here in VK4 we do actually produce an annual calendar of all the MAD events , curtesy of Scott VK4CZ, which interlace the dates with the FD’s and other significant radio events. We think a bit of prior planning improves the turn-out rate on MADs VK4UH
Thanks Kevin. Yes, we here in VK3 try and fall in line with Scott's handywork. We have a tendency to add more to it as the locals get restless.
Very good video Andrew! Beautiful camera work and scenery.
Central Victoria is a nice part of the world, adn you can't beat a drone shot to set up a location. Thanks Adam.
Very Nice! 73 de YO8SSB
Thank you very much!
This is bang on!!! Well done Andrew!!!! 🙂
You feature in it Nik 😂
Quite MAD really 😉
Yes.
I love your videos They are always exciting and educational
Thank you. 😊
23 2.4 5 ready to go from Latrobe Valley, Confirmed can work all bands to Melbourne
Hi Dean. Hope to work you on the next MAD. Come up on 439 or 1294 FM if yo csn.
Very good Andrew... I suspect you're harboring a secret... that you've bought an IC-905... 🙂
I have a ICOM ID52A, Going to get a IC 905, Waiting for the Third Batch of Units to come out,
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I think we need more satellites which allow microwaves. Here in Poland I have access to QO100 -2.4GHz uplink, 10GHz downlink. I've build complete staff by mysleve and I'm really happy of that. I get also Khune 10GHz transverter but hard to find other crazy ppl around me to do 3cm band QSO... Again, satellites will bring more microwave users...
Now tell the science denying flat earthers
Be careful. I downloaded the 3 programs, installed them, and rebooted as directed. Windows crashed and tried to recover (blue screen of death) 4 times, then finally started correctly. Maybe restart after installing each program?
Excellent explanation! Knew what it was but could never have explained it this simply to my mates. Many thanks.
I still don't even have my F call yet, but mate you've got me keen as mustard! Great video, cheers from QF32
very informative, Thanks
Thanks for the review, Andrew. Perfect length and a great rundown of the day's activities. I've shared to Hamfests Australasia Group. Mark VK3PDG
What a well produced video and well aimed at someone who is comfy on HF but had little idea about microwave
Thanks Alan, see you on the higher bands 😉
Nice presentation.
Thanks!
Excellent video!👍
73 de YO8SSB!
great hamfest and great video, wish i was there, TNX & 73 OE4WOG
Great Video Andrew
Thanks!