For a portable soldering Iron, I really like the SH72. It's dirt cheap and takes T12 cartridges just like a Hako, and can run from a 12v - 24v barrel jack connector. You can get those usb c to barell jack connectors as well that let you run it from a power bank, which is very nice. Excellent portable soldering solution.
Ive built this radio and im no expert. it's fun and works surprisingly well. I took my time and took a couple of hours on kitchen side. The receiver is wide but not unusable. Using AA batteries, (~8v) I've made a number of contacts off the bat at 1w. The side tone is lovely compared to other kits I've made, (Rockmite). If you're on fence, give it a go great fun to use on air. Im thinking of looking at modifying another for different band.😊
@@M0KVI Thank you. Could you do a favor and clarify point about straight/ elec keyer in this little rig. Does It require external electric keyer to work with yambic paddles?
@@rst5nn yes so the Rooster does not have an internal keyer circuit. A paddle plugged directly into the unit would only function as a straight key. I have used my Palm Code Cube with my key but thats not going to help you as they're extinct now. If you're looking at Kanga Sales they also make memory keyers. But there are a number of small keyers around. 👍
love your videos. I am brand new newbie. lol. 59 year old professional Engineer interested in using Ham radio in my retirement years to have someone to talk too. Would like to make contacts in the US and abroad. Kids and grandkids live many states away, no spouse. Its not like I cant afford it but I never imagined how expensive this can be. Bought an g90 based on reviews 500 bucks. I figured seperate components are best. Seems like every component is around 500 bucks. LMAO. the Xiegu 125 amp for the G90 will be another 500, $300 dollar power supply. Now even a portable multi band antenna is 500 -700 bucks. The antenna is my next purchase and the choices are mind boggling.. Been going through the technician lessons. But anyhow I love the information you give.
Hey Josh, what kind of microscope do you use for live streams? Do you like it? I'm in the market for one. Also, I use a Peak LCR45 meter to measure inductance down to the range that we use in HF radios. They (or something similar) are worth their weight in gold for kit builders, especially for toroid winding and identifying mystery capacitors. 73 DE NT7S
A clothespin works fine for holding those connectors in place while soldering :)
Kit builds are super fun.
For a portable soldering Iron, I really like the SH72. It's dirt cheap and takes T12 cartridges just like a Hako, and can run from a 12v - 24v barrel jack connector. You can get those usb c to barell jack connectors as well that let you run it from a power bank, which is very nice. Excellent portable soldering solution.
Ive built this radio and im no expert. it's fun and works surprisingly well. I took my time and took a couple of hours on kitchen side. The receiver is wide but not unusable. Using AA batteries, (~8v) I've made a number of contacts off the bat at 1w. The side tone is lovely compared to other kits I've made, (Rockmite). If you're on fence, give it a go great fun to use on air. Im thinking of looking at modifying another for different band.😊
Thank you.
Thinking to buy it but it would be great to have 20m band.
@@rst5nn currently there is a 30m and 40m version available. 😎
@@M0KVI
Thank you.
Could you do a favor and clarify point about straight/ elec keyer in this little rig.
Does It require external electric keyer to work with yambic paddles?
@@rst5nn yes so the Rooster does not have an internal keyer circuit. A paddle plugged directly into the unit would only function as a straight key. I have used my Palm Code Cube with my key but thats not going to help you as they're extinct now. If you're looking at Kanga Sales they also make memory keyers. But there are a number of small keyers around. 👍
love your videos. I am brand new newbie. lol. 59 year old professional Engineer interested in using Ham radio in my retirement years to have someone to talk too. Would like to make contacts in the US and abroad. Kids and grandkids live many states away, no spouse. Its not like I cant afford it but I never imagined how expensive this can be. Bought an g90 based on reviews 500 bucks. I figured seperate components are best. Seems like every component is around 500 bucks. LMAO. the Xiegu 125 amp for the G90 will be another 500, $300 dollar power supply. Now even a portable multi band antenna is 500 -700 bucks. The antenna is my next purchase and the choices are mind boggling.. Been going through the technician lessons. But anyhow I love the information you give.
I spread the component legs a little to hold the item in place when soldering.
I need to get myself a kit. My soldering skills are a bit rusty.👍
I gotta find that into music 😂 I know it’s a remix of who do you love by the sapphires
Hey Josh, what kind of microscope do you use for live streams? Do you like it? I'm in the market for one.
Also, I use a Peak LCR45 meter to measure inductance down to the range that we use in HF radios. They (or something similar) are worth their weight in gold for kit builders, especially for toroid winding and identifying mystery capacitors.
73 DE NT7S
Next time turn up the REF on the waterfall on your 7610. That will make it easier to see.
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