Ham Radio Basics--Jim Heath W6LG Talks To David G4AKC Who Is Pedestrian Mobile In The UK
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2018
- Jim W6LG talks to G4AKC, David Starkie in England. David is Pedestrian Mobile running about 100 watts to a quarter wavelength long vertical mobile antenna. David is walking near the ocean and is being heard across the United States and North America. David's amazing signal is well above S9.
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I had a QSO with a different pedestrian mobile (M0DAD) in England a few weeks ago. Even more amazing is that I was using an indoor dipole in my attic in Virginia.
i just worked Dave 2 weeks ago from St John in the USVI. I was activating K-0066 (Virgin Island National Park) for Parks on the Air. What a nice guy and a great operator.
Brilliant Dave, Great contact.
Aloha Jim, after a lay off of almost 20 years from our passionate hobby, I cannot thank you enough for all the knowledge you bring me back again.
You're doing an amazing job.
ThanX again Jim. Keep at it !!
73's de EA6VY
Hi Jim ,
Excellent video ! I've sent Dave the link so I'm sure he'll be along shortly to comment . 73 hope to talk soon Phil 2e0udx
This is so cool! I just got a few Maritime Mobile contacts recently. I got my first HF rig an IC718 and have been trying all sorts of different countries, areas, nets, etc. on 20 meters, 40 meters and even 60 meters. I have a lot of trouble with DX, 20 meters is super competitive so I get stepped on being in the lowest part of my county. Afternoon I usually connect the 34foot speaker wire extensions to talk on 40m's NVIS style as it is more casual and I can get out to any state to Mississippi river. 60 Meters is cool because most people are just shocked someone else even bothered to listen to the band lol.
Yes, find out what works for you. Pay attention to the propagation. Watch for the gray line. And, be a chaser! Someone who chases DX. 73, Jim
Nice signals from Dave as always. Sometimes I get him on back scatter
Jim I have talked to him, very cool guy great signal into Rhode Island! Another great video!
That is really Cool. THANKYOU
This reminds me of back in 70's when I was working at a motorola service center there was a joke going around about a portable mortar. 100 watt tube radio that very big and would have a control head, speaker, and mic under the dashboard of a car and a cable going to the trunk where the main radio is. Someone took a hand truck stacked a lot of batteries on the front, put the control head, speaker mic at the top of the hand truck with the big radio mounted on the hand truck. Coax going to a steal hardhat with a 1/4 wave 150 MHz antana on the hardhat. " Motarc walkie talkie " You would need to see this to see just how funny it looked! 100 wat walkie talkie!
Ya, I can see that. Did it have a dynamotor too?
@@ham-radio No dynamotor. HV is inside the motrac transformer with solid-state. Did have solid state receiver and part of the TX.. I am working on an exercise bike with a permanent magnet generator. If I get it worked out I can get my workout and make power.
Love the videos, Jim. Will be taking my technician exam December 10th, hope to move up to General then Extra. Will definitely use your videos as a reference.
Regards,
Carson
I heard you on David's video as well, your station sounded good Jim.
That goes to show you , if you want to talk , there is always a way .
And now we all want some photos at least of this grounding system he has developed.
Hope to see them on your next video.
73s from Greece. SV1SLB
Yes. i am working on finishing that now. It is very extensive but may not do much. Smoke in the air here from some very large fires burning out of control Some people died in the fires. I have a big air cleaner running in here and more inside the house. Back to grounding Mike, I don't know why electrons would flow into the ground. What the electrons want to do is to return to the source. So, we shall see. 73 and thanks, Jim
@@ham-radio Extremely difficult considering your breathing problem!
Take care, 73
I would like to wish you and your family A very Happy Thanksgivings Mate, I pray the next year is a good year for you and your family. 73z Richard vk2ual
Спасибо! Много раз проводил qso с mr. Jim рад слышать его голос из Калифорнии в россии.с уважением rv3kj 73!
In the recording of David's transmission:
_"...we're walking along here, and it's finally stopped raining."_
Wha...? It actually STOPS RAINING in the UK??
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
I recently contacted WA4TAR IN LA. He was mobile on a Bit X 40, 4 watts into north eastern PA. So, stuff happens Jim, I guess. Good stuff, sometimes. Be well, praying you don`t get chased out by the fires. 73, KC3BXZ Joe
Hi Jim,
Amazing contact. I see he is using the MFJ artificial ground. Could be his secret weapon. :-) 73 WB3BJU
Hi Donald that's not the MFJ artificial earth on the main trolley... The artificial earth was used on the QRP solar powered trolley... The main trolley uses a similar coupling method but is completely homebrew ... Dave G4AKC
Thanks for the video Jim... Fun to watch it, you did a great job... We will discuss the ground tuning when I get back... All the best from Blackpool England... Dave G4AKC
At 04:07 in this video: Although I am _not_ a _"HAM",_ I must say... *_COOL!_*
Thanks. It is fun for me. I have recently moved for the first time in about 40 years and having to start all over with a new radio station. I hope to make videos about that very soon. Take care and thanks for watching, Regards from Rocklin California, 73, Jim
Talk to him John
David question: what is this ground connect tuning? Is it dynamic while he is moving
Hi Peter, it's manually adjustable for different ground conductivity and operating frequencies... Generally if I am set up to walk by the beach on say 20m then no further adjustment is needed once the ground current is optimised.
@@G4AKCthanks for response David. Would be nice to meet you some time. I am a sailor from NL. as a newbe it is great to learn that you dont have to be locked up to enjoy this sport :)
Nice "Wheeled Mobile" but *not* Pedestrian Mobile :) There are a lot of real /Pedestrian Mobile operators who would scoff that a wheeled cart or trolley is /Bike Mobile or /Human Powered Mobile. "Pedestrian Mobile" is *only* when the operator carries and supports the full weight of all equipment used for communication. Calling yourself Pedestrian Mobile doesn't make it so. Bike Mobile doesn't magically turn into /Pedestrian Mobile when you get off and walk the bike. The common exception for wheels is that Wheelchair Mobile operators are also considered /Pedestrian Mobile, but this exception is only for the non able-bodied operator. Congratulations on the DX contacts, and what a wonderful mobile setup, keep up the good work. - KQ6XA
Hi Bonnie! Nice to hear from you again. Thanks. In any case, it is fun to work him as he walks down the strand. He is a very nice guy. He has achieved a lot with his system. He is stronger than many others from the UK. This when the solar index is at the bottom. Fun stuff for sure. Thanks again Bonnie! 73, Jim Heath W6LG
@@ham-radio >>> Sorry to ask this here, it's a bit off topic.
That said, have you ever done - or know someone who has done - any _'experimentation'_ lifting aerials {or _anything_ Ham-related} using kites?
{This question comes from a non-HAM kite flyer, with some ATV interest. Thanks!}
@Jim W6LG {and everyone else} >>> Does David have a YT channel?
ANSWERING MY OWN QUESTION...😊
His YT channel is "David S". I just did a YT search for "G4AKC" and found it...👌👌
He is a super nice guy and has offered advice to many. He puts out an amazing signal. I hope to be back air soon and I will be looking for him. 73, Jim
I would love to see know about this ground system !
Found one similar : ua-cam.com/video/1KjmeltwTrE/v-deo.html