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i wasnt thrilled with the results

@SlowGoose Great try though.

@@JOHNSMITH-ug2mt it would work a lot better with two antennas. the receivers on the baofengs dont have enough rejection to work good with the duplexer.

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It is not shown in the video but yes the jumper was moved. It’s the only jumper inside of the switch

@@SlowGoose OK. Thank you. There are not many instructions anywhere about moving the jumper. I did remove it. Thank you! Awesome video!!!!! .

Do you move it or remove it? If move then where do you move it? Thanks for the great video. Do you happen to have any videos or tutorials on making the cables?

@@jasonflanzbaum455 You will remove the jumper. I dont have any videos on the cables.

@@SlowGoose thanks for the fast reply. When I cut the cable how will I know which wire goes to which pin?

Found the problem. You have to start Omnirig first and then SDR Console

The cat cable input is different on every radio. There will be drivers that come with the cat cable. You will still need omni-rig or a similar program to control most programs (im pretty sure omni-rig will work on mac). The audio is not sent over the cat. newer radios have internal sound cards you hook up via usb or you can use something like signal link. but if you want audio on a different speaker you can just split it. I think I answered the question?

@ The cat cable I purchased is for the TS 440, which does not have the modern trimmings. (1990’s rig). The cable should be able to provide cat control, providing that a laptop has the right software installed. Thanks for the help

amzn.to/4euM5va I will update the link. thanks

This only uses one antenna via the diplexer.

It’s probably even more helpful with the 991, now you have a live view.

Correct as far as all the connections go. Without the sdr itself you can not have a visual output. The sdr is what converts the rf into a visual. I intend to do a more thorough video on the 991a but if you like I have another video of how to set it up generically using an icom 7000.

@@SlowGoose I saw that one. Would love a 991a dedicated video like the one for the Icom. Using the same SDR in this video. Let me be sure though the SDR model has to be purchased in the correct band you want to use? They are either multi band (HF/VHF/UHF) or HF only?

@@sigfla1 from what I have seen most of the sdrs cover hf and vhf uhf. If you do get an rtl sdr it will cover all. I don’t recall how low it goes but I have never had an issue with it receiving down to 80m. I’m not set up to go any lower than that. I do plan to make a 991a specific video. It’s just a nightmare to pull it all out of my desk and pull all the wires out.

@@SlowGoose gotcha. Such a beautiful setup Yaesu needs to come out with a 991b with monitor out. Your video really shows the advantage of a larger display over the one on the unit.

@@sigfla1I would love to see it on a newer version of the 991. But in reality using the sdr in this capacity gives you much more use ability. As far as I understand it a radio with an external monitor is just a mirrored display not actually functional.

The duplexer is the Achilles heel to the entire project.

Wahhh I can’t figure out how to make a cable.

That's the point no real explanation

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Thank you

@@SlowGoose i miss my cobra 2000

@@brianradio7311 yeah, there is something about the 2000

I ran hrd for a little while

works great but boy does it get hot. thats what you get with 10 pounds of shit im a 5 pound bag

It’s mostly likely about 3.5 watts with a duplex

Thank you

I can show it on a 718. Probably the only One I can show without a scope on the radio

Yeah. Explain yourself?

Thank you. Just make sure you use something on the antenna line or you will burn out the front end of the sdr when you transmit. Ask me how I know lol. Good luck let me know how it goes

@@SlowGoose Yes sir, I have the switch box you linked in your description. Everything is ready, just waiting on the cable. BTW - I like your concept of the DIY switch box, was it difficult to build? I do electronic repairs and am intrigued by your box. Keep up the good work, I subbed and look forward to your videos.

@@deankq4adj125thank you. All the box is is a rf tap and a relay that interrupts and grounds the sdr coax. I’ll make a video on the box but it’s not pretty yet.

@@SlowGoose That sounds great, I'm looking forward to that video.

Thank you. Makes a world of difference. In the shack and portable

Maybe next time. Most of the buildings are in pretty bad shape. And getting an antenna up might be tough.

@@SlowGoose Rodger that. We'll give you a pass this time. lol ✌✌

I still use 11 meters. Check out some of my other videos on some of the custom ones I’ve built. Stuff like this is what got me into ham. Tons of different avenues to go down and throw fistfuls of money at. Usually at least one band is open.

@@SlowGoose I'm thinking I'm going to at least get my Tech license be cause my Dad is ham, has been since late forty's early fifty's and I would like to get his call as a Legacy Call. I've seen your Washington line up. Very impressive for sure. ✌✌

@@udx-483muddbucket5 Thats what got me into ham, my father wass pushing me for years to do it and I was plenty happy on 11M. Once i finally broke down and did it I couldnt belive i waited that long. Took my general 2 or 3 months after and once I saw all the dx there was out there I was hooked. good luck studying and hopefully you get your ticket and I can talk to you from one of the parks!

What cable have you ordered?

AEcreative CAT Schnittstellenkabel

I am trying to get another video together this week. I want to break down everything. Will probably do it in sections.

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The sdr play models are some of the best I’ve used so far.

A more comprehensive video is in the works. I’m not thrilled with all the movement in this video myself.

​​@@SlowGooseThr DVT SDR dongle "Not as sensitive " those dongles are extremely sensitive and rather their downfall...yes the sdr play has a bit more filtering

This video was just click bait. Sad if there will be another video about this function as me as many other hates click bait videos that just steal your time for nothing other than the creator fools you to help him get view minutes to start gain income. But that was a bad move as ofcourse this leads to me blocking the channel so no more minutes from me mate.

YAHTZEE !!!

Got it. The hamsticks are set up as a dipole with the bracket.

It works as a dipole. One side is a radiating element and the other is counterpoise.

That’s the issue I was having with the end fed that led me to build this trailer hitch contraption. It works well and no one can tell you you can’t have it on your vehicle.

I’ve never had it out long enough where I’ve had to use the solar panel. But it is not enough current.

If the plug on the interface fits it will usually work. I have used it on several different radios

@@SlowGoose Thank you for the answer!

I appreciate that very much. It’s been a long go getting it to where it is. I’m not sure if you looked but there are a few short videos of the shack. It’s hard to be comprehensive in one video. Too many things and I get side tracked lol. Hope you enjoy the videos.

Appreciate the feedback. So far it’s worked out pretty well. The radio comes out of there quite often so it’s actually helpful

Happy you enjoyed it

The line at reference in is the usb cable between the sdr and the computer. If you are not seeing signals on the waterfall you may need to adjust the gain on uno. If that doesn’t work try installing another sdr software and see if the problem continues. If it does try different antenna ports on the sdr and make sure the correct antenna is selected in the program. You may have over driven the front end of the sdr. I had that problem and it was because I had my antenna switch disconnected so the sdr never was blocked from my tx power. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions

@@SlowGooseand if you have over driven the front end, we have to replace it right?

@@maxasaurus3008 It has protection diodes that usually pop and it stops there. sometimes you can do more damage

Thank you

Thank you

It should. As long as you can connect to a computer via the usb port. The tx ground should be picked up from the tune/linear din plug on the back. Not sure if the pin out on the din plug is the same as the 991 but it will work

Thank you. That’s pretty much it. But don’t forget you also need the sdr itself.

Yes, I have the SDRDuo but still don’t understand how you are controlling the radio.

@@rbc1225I will make a video showing how to set it all up. But omnirig is what talks to the radio. Have you installed the yaesu drivers?

That would be awesome, just a short video of setting Omnirig. When I load Omnirig and start it, all that shows up is 4 com ports, nothing else. I will google some help on it and see if I can work it out. As far as drivers, yes I have the Yaesu drivers, it works fine on my win4yaesu program, but I am interested in yours too.

Here you go. This is for the 42.5 inch. That’s what I use. There are several lengths amzn.to/43iilO3

Unfortunately the puke bags are 2 for a dollar.

The gmrs pro will go into factory mode but I have not found any advantages to it. It still won’t let you program frequencies manually. Only gives you a list of the gmrs channels