Hi Jim - I've been meaning to build a field strength meter. I think I found the amps on Amazon you were referencing, but they appear to use 9V to power them. Are you using the same 9V to power the amp as you are to power the circuit? Any chance to see the inside of your meter?
Hi Jim, Love your videos. I’m just getting started in Ham Radio KI5BIK, hopefully my new vanity call sign will be issued soon. I am setting up my station, which has been slow due to an AC leak causing me to redo the ceiling in my soon to be radio room. Have you considered doing a video on station grounds? I have seen a few videos on the subject, but it’s still a little confusing. If you use a window pass thru and use the wing nut ground to a ground rod, and to your equipment is that a ground loop to your coaxial cable gnd shield? What about the third prong on your wall power plug, does that create a ground loop. BTW my radio room will be on the 2nd floor of my home. Value your opinion and insight. Charlie
I have and it is probably the hardest subject. I have seen the video where the guy cuts the ground lug. DON"T DO THAT. It is the same group that suggests that you lick with your tongue the PL259. I don't watch them. Fortunately their audience is a small number. When I feel like I can give helpful advice on grounding, I will cover it. I am on the second floor above the garage and there is no grounding conductor for RF to ground. It has been that way for almost 40 years of DXing. 73, Jim
Jim, i try several times too understand the brand and model off that fancy round panel meter. I missed this. please will you give me that info. Thanks, 73 Theo PA0HTY
@@ham-radio Ok, I though that you bought this rounded panel meters by amazone... sorry! Thanks Jim, youŕ my favorite youtube HAM radio channel, especially "calling CQ :"that sounds really good ! I have built my first MLA antenna for 12M - 20M bands now waiting for my firts Qso...! take care Jim! kind regards 73 Theo.
Nice to see you again! Hope you feel well! All the best wishes from Germany ! Thanks for your videos!
Another great video Jim....nice job on the field strength meter...look forward to hearing you on the bands
73
Jeff
WD8JM
Beautiful Meter. Good Idea.
Thanks for the reply Jim.
Thanks Jim
Hi Jim - I've been meaning to build a field strength meter. I think I found the amps on Amazon you were referencing, but they appear to use 9V to power them. Are you using the same 9V to power the amp as you are to power the circuit? Any chance to see the inside of your meter?
Hi Jim, Love your videos. I’m just getting started in Ham Radio KI5BIK, hopefully my new vanity call sign will be issued soon. I am setting up my station, which has been slow due to an AC leak causing me to redo the ceiling in my soon to be radio room.
Have you considered doing a video on station grounds? I have seen a few videos on the subject, but it’s still a little confusing. If you use a window pass thru and use the wing nut ground to a ground rod, and to your equipment is that a ground loop to your coaxial cable gnd shield? What about the third prong on your wall power plug, does that create a ground loop. BTW my radio room will be on the 2nd floor of my home. Value your opinion and insight.
Charlie
I have and it is probably the hardest subject. I have seen the video where the guy cuts the ground lug. DON"T DO THAT. It is the same group that suggests that you lick with your tongue the PL259. I don't watch them. Fortunately their audience is a small number. When I feel like I can give helpful advice on grounding, I will cover it. I am on the second floor above the garage and there is no grounding conductor for RF to ground. It has been that way for almost 40 years of DXing. 73, Jim
hi jim i am wondering what programs you use in the computer to keep track of call signs and different areas you can contact
Jim, i try several times too understand the brand and model off that fancy round panel meter. I missed this. please will you give me that info. Thanks, 73 Theo PA0HTY
Hi,
I built it. It is a round 50 microamp panel meter. Did you have any other question(s)? 73, Jim
@@ham-radio Ok, I though that you bought this rounded panel meters by amazone... sorry! Thanks Jim, youŕ my favorite youtube HAM radio channel, especially "calling CQ :"that sounds really good ! I have built my first MLA antenna for 12M - 20M bands now waiting for my firts Qso...! take care Jim! kind regards 73 Theo.
Is this filmed on the ISS Spacestation ??
Thanks. I wish it was. Happy New Year my friend. 73 from California, Jim
@@ham-radio your welcome sir - thanks for the explanation