Been watching a bunch of ham radio videos because I've just gotten back into the hobby after 25 years. And boy do I love your intro! Haven't even seen the rest of the video and I'm already a fan ;)
Hey Michael, thanks for the tour. I have had a few tables and benches to operate on. I invariably keep an arm length piece of plywood nearby to use as insulation between my arm and the formica surfaces. My shack is not air conditioned nor is it very warm in winter. I rest my tuning arm on the plywood to keep my arm from getting cold in winter and to prevent perspiration from getting between my arm and the bench top in the warmer months.
I was off the air since 82 or so, my wife bought me a ft1200 about 3-4 years ago and last year I added an ic 718. the ic 718 is a workhorse for sure and after the mod its an ic78. lol. I run the ft 400 in the van with the ft891 w/fc50 tuner. Still haven't really keyed up much, maybe 4-5 hrs in 4 years. lol I with the help from my wife put up a 50 free-standing tower, a 30 ft tower, a 4ft pole nd a 280ft EF going to a tree 87ft up
Great video and great antennas! I got a jpole for myself and had to buy another for my dad! Can't wait to test the slim Jim. Keep up the great work Michael
Great to see the tour. Would be glad sometime to see a video on P25 ham. It’s not as common, at least here. Would enjoy a demonstration of the different aspects of it.
I still have my icom 2100H from 20 years ago as well. Still works well. It's just sitting on the shelf as it has been replaced, but I can't seem to part with it. My first radio.
Hi Michael, I was wondering if there are any vhf ham radios on the market that will also do VHF maritime frequencies. I’m trying to find a unit that I could take my boat without having to deal with two different radios. Being waterproof and an HT would be a plus. Thanks. KN4QPL
That was awesome. Nice variety of equipment with that cool bench and the Motorola speaker to boot. Found it interesting you have P25 and a 220 handheld. 2 meter side band. Nice. Wish they made the xv-8dr. Did you have a Yaesu portable on HF?
The old Motorola speaker is a favorite accessory of mine. I do have a portable HF kit that built around the Yaesu FT-891. You can see it here: ua-cam.com/video/U1L-5wl5rpQ/v-deo.html
5amp power supply? I am keep going between a 30amp and a 7amp. Seems most of my stuff is on receive most of the time and draws very low current. I took the highest radio and added 5amps for my largest power supply because I didn't need to transmit at the same time with all the equipment.
Micahel, Do you think you could do a video on how you have the shack wiring out to the antennas and how the antennas feed back in the shack for all the different radios
Nice setup. I like that everyones shack is their shack. It makes no difference what direction someone wants to go. Makes for so many interesting setups. Im super OCD....for real....so my shack is, well, organized 😁 See a pic on my QRZ Look forward to having a QSO with you at some point. Need the KB9VBR in my log....😁 73....K5JRX
Vanity call signs don't cost a anything. Chose as many as you like as long as they're in your class. There's a couple sites online to show you what call signs are available. Takes about 28 days to go through and get approved.
There used to be a cost but the FCC dropped it a few years back. They found out that it cost more to collect and process the fee than what it was worth‚ so vanity calls are now free.
Hello, I'm enjoying your videos. Quick question regarding your logging. You mentioned that you usually paper log you contacts. I watched some of your POTA videos and saw you paper logging there to. I am a paper logger also. So how do you upload your contacts so the hunters get credit also? I would like to know the best way to do that. I have only done hunting thus far but would like to do some activations this summer. But I want to make to make sure I know the best way to upload the contacts so hunters get their credits. Thanks, and great videos! 73
In the shack I use a steno pad to log my contacts. That gives me plenty of space to write notes and technical information and since its spiral bound on the top, it is easy to work with. Out in the field I often use a legal pad on a clipboard. I'm also video/audio recording my contacts but I find that I seldom need to go back to the recording to decipher a busted call. Once I'm home I load the information into a simple program called Fast Log Entry. It then makes an .ADI file that I can send to POTA or upload to LOTW. The only exception to paper logging is when I'm participating in a contest or QSO party, then I use one of the N3FJP logging programs. I should probably do a video on my entire logging workflow.
Hi Michael, watched this video once again. Love your awesome shack and all your knowledgeable ham videos. By the way I have an altogether different query and hope you will be able to throw some clarity. What does this common ham phrase mean - 'One World, One Language', ? Hope to hear at the earliest. Have a blessed day ahead. 73's
I had to do a little bit of digging for a deeper meaning but I believe "One World‚ One Language" refers to the amateur radio being a fraternity based on the technical ability to communicate. Radio communication is based on a common language be it at simplest with morse code and Q-Signals to the complexities of digital communication. It crosses borders and opens us up to experiences different than ours. Most amateur radio operators speak english and foreign operators use amateur radio to hone their english skills. At least that's my interpretation and it's one of the reasons why I enjoy amateur radio so much.
@@KB9VBRAntennas Thanks-za-million Miachel for taking the pain and bringing clarity on this! Actually, I was also of the similar view as it had been taught by our senior hams/teachers during my ham course. In other words it means, while Radio Spectrum binds us as one World, English on the other hand is the preferred/permitted medium language to communicate over this spectrum irrespective diversity of languages across the globe. Please correct me if there is an error in my interpretation. Logically I feel English to be the ideal language especially when it comes to DXing. By the way, I always look forward to your awesome ham knowledge-laden videos which has helped me significantly. And thanks to the Internet/UA-cam as it also helped me reach out to you when I was in some doubt. Have a blessed weekend ahead. Greetings from New Delhi, India. 73s
I know this video is somewhat dated but I just ran across it. I am curious if there is a particular reason you haven't added an amplifier to your shack equipment? I enjoy and have learned a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work. KA4NAB
There are a lot of little reasons why I don't have an amplifier, but the big reason is that I haven't felt the need to get one. Amplifiers are an excellent tool, but with skill and a bit of ingenuity, you can do great things without them. I live in a residential neighborhood, so I'm a bit limited on antennas; I don't have anything that would exploit the amplifier's capability. Also with my setup, I can pretty much work everyone I can hear. Finally, I live in an old house and my 100 amp service is maxed out. I would have to do some rewiring in order to have a 220v supply for an amplifier.
Thanks for the tour. I have been planning a new ham shack and have made an entrance panel for my LTE cellular data antennas on my tower. I am working out what feedlines I will need. Inside the house I am wondering what metal is good for mounting SO239bulkhead connectors. Do I use use stainless or copper for the plate? I am wondering about dissimilar metals here. Also if you have a video on entrance panels for a ham shack I would love to see them also. Thanks for all your videos. I first ran across you when I was researching j pole antennas. 73!
Most panels I've seen constructed for bulkhead connectors are either light steel or aluminum. SO-239 bulkheads are typically chrome plated so issue of using dissimilar metals should be mitigated.
KB9VBR Antennas thanks for your reply. I have seen SO-239 bulkhead connectors mention chrome or stainless steel. In addition to the feed through connectors I also plan on hooking a ground bus bar from the internal equipment to the copper plate on the external entrance panel. So perhaps that is the reason I am talking copper. It is a bit difficult to find out answers to dissimilar metals, so thanks for your answers.
Hi sir. New subscriber here i just want to ask about how can i transmit a weather forcast using maybe arduino or anything that could transmit in VHF for our group here in the Philippines. Thank you and 73
Do you have noise from the switching power supply on your HF bands? KI7RJS.... I hope to get my general soon and am wondering if a switching PW will cause too many problems on HF.
Switching supplies have gotten a lot quieter than the earlier generations. I haven't noticed any noise‚ especially with the super sensitive receiver of the FTdx-3000.
I love how the intro feels like an AM talk radio intro
He's right, I have been waiting for this video.
me too :)
Didn’t know I was waiting for this video until I watched it. Now I’m waiting for the videos of the new radio. Great work!
This is the grown-up version of 'You wanna see my room?' that we always did as kids when someone new came over to play :)
Been watching a bunch of ham radio videos because I've just gotten back into the hobby after 25 years. And boy do I love your intro! Haven't even seen the rest of the video and I'm already a fan ;)
Hi Sir , appreciate you doing this video , I went too my first meeting yesterday and I’m reading up to take my Technician license test .
Thanks again.
Hey Michael, thanks for the tour. I have had a few tables and benches to operate on. I invariably keep an arm length piece of plywood nearby to use as insulation between my arm and the formica surfaces. My shack is not air conditioned nor is it very warm in winter. I rest my tuning arm on the plywood to keep my arm from getting cold in winter and to prevent perspiration from getting between my arm and the bench top in the warmer months.
That Drake rig is really cool, thanks for the tour.
Great tour love your classic taste in radios.
Thanks for the tour , gave ideas for my set up , de 73s KB8WED
I was off the air since 82 or so, my wife bought me a ft1200 about 3-4 years ago and last year I added an ic 718. the ic 718 is a workhorse for sure and after the mod its an ic78. lol. I run the ft 400 in the van with the ft891 w/fc50 tuner. Still haven't really keyed up much, maybe 4-5 hrs in 4 years. lol I with the help from my wife put up a 50 free-standing tower, a 30 ft tower, a 4ft pole nd a 280ft EF going to a tree 87ft up
Great video and great antennas! I got a jpole for myself and had to buy another for my dad! Can't wait to test the slim Jim. Keep up the great work Michael
Great to see the tour. Would be glad sometime to see a video on P25 ham. It’s not as common, at least here. Would enjoy a demonstration of the different aspects of it.
May the morse be with you!
I still have my icom 2100H from 20 years ago as well. Still works well. It's just sitting on the shelf as it has been replaced, but I can't seem to part with it. My first radio.
Thanks for the tour. Nice little shack you got. I always wondered about the desk. That’s a great buy at $75. 73 de N4EJM
Thank you for making this video. I’d like to see how you run your coax to outside your house.
Hi Michael, I was wondering if there are any vhf ham radios on the market that will also do VHF maritime frequencies. I’m trying to find a unit that I could take my boat without having to deal with two different radios. Being waterproof and an HT would be a plus. Thanks. KN4QPL
Nice setup.
That was awesome. Nice variety of equipment with that cool bench and the Motorola speaker to boot. Found it interesting you have P25 and a 220 handheld. 2 meter side band. Nice. Wish they made the xv-8dr. Did you have a Yaesu portable on HF?
The old Motorola speaker is a favorite accessory of mine. I do have a portable HF kit that built around the Yaesu FT-891. You can see it here: ua-cam.com/video/U1L-5wl5rpQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for the tour. You have some nice equipment.
great to see other's setups and radios, and what the purpose is for each. thanks!
I like your choice of hf rig. Nice to see something besides a 7300.
The IC-7300 is nice, but the FTdx-3000 has exceeded my expectations.
5amp power supply? I am keep going between a 30amp and a 7amp. Seems most of my stuff is on receive most of the time and draws very low current. I took the highest radio and added 5amps for my largest power supply because I didn't need to transmit at the same time with all the equipment.
Thanks for doing this video! Great to see how you have your shack setup.
Micahel, Do you think you could do a video on how you have the shack wiring out to the antennas and how the antennas feed back in the shack for all the different radios
Just picked up the FTdx10....was torn as to whether I should get the FTdx3000. Both virtually the same price
Nice setup. I like that everyones shack is their shack. It makes no difference what direction someone wants to go. Makes for so many interesting setups. Im super OCD....for real....so my shack is, well, organized 😁
See a pic on my QRZ
Look forward to having a QSO with you at some point. Need the KB9VBR in my log....😁
73....K5JRX
Hello Michael. One more question. If I get a chance to get a vanity licensee would it cost anything?
Vanity call signs don't cost a anything. Chose as many as you like as long as they're in your class.
There's a couple sites online to show you what call signs are available.
Takes about 28 days to go through and get approved.
There used to be a cost but the FCC dropped it a few years back. They found out that it cost more to collect and process the fee than what it was worth‚ so vanity calls are now free.
Hello, I'm enjoying your videos. Quick question regarding your logging. You mentioned that you usually paper log you contacts. I watched some of your POTA videos and saw you paper logging there to. I am a paper logger also. So how do you upload your contacts so the hunters get credit also? I would like to know the best way to do that. I have only done hunting thus far but would like to do some activations this summer. But I want to make to make sure I know the best way to upload the contacts so hunters get their credits. Thanks, and great videos! 73
In the shack I use a steno pad to log my contacts. That gives me plenty of space to write notes and technical information and since its spiral bound on the top, it is easy to work with. Out in the field I often use a legal pad on a clipboard. I'm also video/audio recording my contacts but I find that I seldom need to go back to the recording to decipher a busted call. Once I'm home I load the information into a simple program called Fast Log Entry. It then makes an .ADI file that I can send to POTA or upload to LOTW. The only exception to paper logging is when I'm participating in a contest or QSO party, then I use one of the N3FJP logging programs. I should probably do a video on my entire logging workflow.
Would you ever sell the drake radio i am very interested in it to have a mobile monitor station, once it works.
Hi Michael, watched this video once again. Love your awesome shack and all your knowledgeable ham videos. By the way I have an altogether different query and hope you will be able to throw some clarity. What does this common ham phrase mean - 'One World, One Language', ? Hope to hear at the earliest. Have a blessed day ahead.
73's
I had to do a little bit of digging for a deeper meaning but I believe "One World‚ One Language" refers to the amateur radio being a fraternity based on the technical ability to communicate. Radio communication is based on a common language be it at simplest with morse code and Q-Signals to the complexities of digital communication. It crosses borders and opens us up to experiences different than ours. Most amateur radio operators speak english and foreign operators use amateur radio to hone their english skills.
At least that's my interpretation and it's one of the reasons why I enjoy amateur radio so much.
@@KB9VBRAntennas Thanks-za-million Miachel for taking the pain and bringing clarity on this! Actually, I was also of the similar view as it had been taught by our senior hams/teachers during my ham course. In other words it means, while Radio Spectrum binds us as one World, English on the other hand is the preferred/permitted medium language to communicate over this spectrum irrespective diversity of languages across the globe. Please correct me if there is an error in my interpretation. Logically I feel English to be the ideal language especially when it comes to DXing. By the way, I always look forward to your awesome ham knowledge-laden videos which has helped me significantly. And thanks to the Internet/UA-cam as it also helped me reach out to you when I was in some doubt. Have a blessed weekend ahead. Greetings from New Delhi, India.
73s
You mentioned your mini hotspot but didn’t give the reference?
WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD SIZE POWER SUPPLY. FOR HF , HOW MANY amp , , also down the road will up grading to amp . de KB8WED
I know this video is somewhat dated but I just ran across it. I am curious if there is a particular reason you haven't added an amplifier to your shack equipment? I enjoy and have learned a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work. KA4NAB
There are a lot of little reasons why I don't have an amplifier, but the big reason is that I haven't felt the need to get one. Amplifiers are an excellent tool, but with skill and a bit of ingenuity, you can do great things without them. I live in a residential neighborhood, so I'm a bit limited on antennas; I don't have anything that would exploit the amplifier's capability. Also with my setup, I can pretty much work everyone I can hear. Finally, I live in an old house and my 100 amp service is maxed out. I would have to do some rewiring in order to have a 220v supply for an amplifier.
Thanks for sharing!
Actually, the ftdx 3000 is only a dual conversion receiver. The ft-991 is a triple conversion
Thanks for the tour. I have been planning a new ham shack and have made an entrance panel for my LTE cellular data antennas on my tower. I am working out what feedlines I will need. Inside the house I am wondering what metal is good for mounting SO239bulkhead connectors. Do I use use stainless or copper for the plate? I am wondering about dissimilar metals here. Also if you have a video on entrance panels for a ham shack I would love to see them also. Thanks for all your videos. I first ran across you when I was researching j pole antennas. 73!
Most panels I've seen constructed for bulkhead connectors are either light steel or aluminum. SO-239 bulkheads are typically chrome plated so issue of using dissimilar metals should be mitigated.
KB9VBR Antennas thanks for your reply. I have seen SO-239 bulkhead connectors mention chrome or stainless steel. In addition to the feed through connectors I also plan on hooking a ground bus bar from the internal equipment to the copper plate on the external entrance panel. So perhaps that is the reason I am talking copper. It is a bit difficult to find out answers to dissimilar metals, so thanks for your answers.
Thanks for sharing
What made you decide on the 3000 over the 101D? Great video!!
Price mostly. The 101D was a little outside my budget‚ while the 3000 was a nice upgrade from what I had.
Hi sir. New subscriber here i just want to ask about how can i transmit a weather forcast using maybe arduino or anything that could transmit in VHF for our group here in the Philippines. Thank you and 73
Just got my ticket. Love your vids Michael. KD2UJL
Do you have noise from the switching power supply on your HF bands? KI7RJS.... I hope to get my general soon and am wondering if a switching PW will cause too many problems on HF.
Switching supplies have gotten a lot quieter than the earlier generations. I haven't noticed any noise‚ especially with the super sensitive receiver of the FTdx-3000.