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Ham Radio DIYs, News & Reviews
FORGET ABOUT THE IC-7300 CLOCK BATTERY FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS (PART 2)
As I promise on my previous video, I did a simple experiment with LIR-2032 with simulated battery circuit of IC-7300. Turned out the experiment was not necessary, but I could confirm some facts that were obvious. It's somewhat boring video, but I'm posting it to keep my word.
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FORGET ABOUT THE IC-7300 CLOCK BATTERY FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS
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This is a follow-up video for the original IC-7300 clock battery replacement video th-cam.com/video/vYHJ3FVEnUs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eIL7lru18251dAdV , posted back in July 2022
YAESU FT-100 WITH DYNAMIC MIC
มุมมอง 3003 หลายเดือนก่อน
connect dynamic studio mic using homebrewed cables Not a dramatic change on TX audio quality, but it's good for background noise rejection and hands free operation
HAM RADIO GO BOX BUILDER TIP - CARBIDE TIPPED HOLE CUTTER
มุมมอง 1916 หลายเดือนก่อน
When building Ham radio go box, many challenging things happen. Making a large hole on a hard steel panel is one of those. I was not successful with step drill on my previous attempt, which ended up grinding with Dremel tool. This time I used Carbide tipped hole cutter and it worked real good, so I'm sharing my experience with my fellow ham friends. Thanks and 73
HAM RADIO GO BOX ? TRANSPORTABLE HAM SHACK Version 2
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Building a transportable ham shack version 2. Monitor mounting bracket and Mic preamp that was clinging outside of the box now relocated inside the box FYI There's a minor error on this video editing. On FT-100 CAT control demo scene, it looks like there is some CAT communication delay between FT-100 and HDSDR, but it's solely because of the video editing error. There is NO delay.
YAESU FT-100 CAT CONTROL AND EXTERNAL AUTOTUNER INTERFACE
มุมมอง 20110 หลายเดือนก่อน
A brief information about the CAT control and External Autotuner interface cable for FT-100 None D model Soldering mini DIN connector is quite challenging, so be prepared if you proceed with your own interface. I wish I could show you these interface cables with my FT-100 rado, but it's now secured inside the rack case, and not easy to take it out and put it back. I believe someone watching thi...
WINDCAMP AP-8S ANDERSON POWERPOLE DISTRIBUTION BOX UNBOXING & REVIEW
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UNBOXING AND REVIEW FOR THE WINDCAMP AP-8S ANDERSON POWERPOLE DISTRIBUTION BOX Order on Aliexpress and delivered in 10 days from China Compact distribution box which was what I needed Music: www.bensound.com License code: HQOTEITXGPL9IUBI
HAM RADIO GO BOX ? TRANSPORTABLE HAM SHACK - Version 1.1
มุมมอง 984ปีที่แล้ว
Monitor mount improved on my Transportable ham shack Please watch version 1 th-cam.com/video/-zFEooG0j28/w-d-xo.html Music: www.bensound.com License code: HQOTEITXGPL9IUBI
BAOFENG UV-S9 PLUS
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Aliexpress sold Baofeng UV-S9 plus unboxing and review This radio is NOT approved by FCC or Industry Canada, so transmitting on air with this radio is NOT legal in North America Music: www.bensound.com License code: HQOTEITXGPL9IUBI
HAM RADIO GO BOX ? TRANSPORTABLE HAM SHACK Version 1
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Version 3 of Building a transportable ham shack using SKB 6U rack case Improved version 1.1 is now available on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/13FFqetAYoE/w-d-xo.html Background music from www.bensound.com
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE PREAMP FOR ICOM IC-7300
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A small and low noise microphone preamp made out of Amazon sold cheap preamp Background music from www.bensound.com
BUILDING A PORTABLE HAM SHACK / GO BOX Version 2
มุมมอง 9Kปีที่แล้ว
Version 2 of Building a portable ham shack using SKB 6U rack case Background music from www.bensound.com
BUILDING A PORTABLE HAM SHACK / GO BOX Version 1
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BUILDING A PORTABLE HAM SHACK / GO BOX Version 1
ICOM IC-7300 CLOCK BATTERY PROBLEM RESOLVED
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ICOM IC-7300 CLOCK BATTERY PROBLEM RESOLVED
SB-200 HF LINEAR AMP TUNING WITH YAESU YO-301 STATION MONITOR SCOPE
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SB-200 HF LINEAR AMP TUNING WITH YAESU YO-301 STATION MONITOR SCOPE
Brilliant!
Thanks for your comment
hum, from the ckt diagram I would expect the lir 2032 to actually be recharged during power on events. I don't suspect your rig to be powered down long enough to drain the drain the battery.
Thanks for watching my video. You might be right, but the reason why I don't expect LIR2032 to be charged during my normal use of the radio (DC power supply on for a few hours on weekends) is because of the 3.3k resistor in the circuit, limiting the current 100 micro Amp only. I'm planning to discharge an extra LIR2032 that I have, down to somewhere around 2.5 V and then supply DC 3.3V with 3.3k resistor in line. I'm gonna leave it ON for several hours and see the results. You may already know the result, but I need to test it to know. I will share the result later for those who are curious like me. Thanks again and 73
Come on man get rid of the music. Drowning you out
Sorry buddy I didn't realize it's drowning me out. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it
I downloaded the time adjustment software from the icom website and each day I switch my radio and pc on it auto sets the time. Simple.
very cool idea
Glad you think so! Thank you
The same issue occurs on the IC-7610, which uses a minuscule soldered in battery where a replaceable 2032 could be used. Well done!
Thanks David for your comment. It's been 2 years since I replaced battery and having no issue so far. I'm planning to make a follow-up video soon. Thanks again and 73
Hello, as far as i know a cr2032 is a non rechargeable battery. Would it be safer to put a diode in series to block the chargingvoltage?
Hello First of all, sorry for making you confused. I didn't use CR2032, but used LIR2032 rechargeable battery. I don't expect IC-7300 clock battery circuit will charge the replaced LIR2032, because the original IC-7300 clock circuit charging voltage and current is way too low (3.1V, 0.03mA max) for LIR2032 to be charged. It's been 2 years since I replaced my IC-7300 clock battery, so I'm planning to make a follow-up video soon. If I have time, I will include an experimental video whether the non-rechargable CR2032 can handle 3.1V 0.03mA charging current or not, just for fun. I would definitely use a diode if I chose to use CR2032. Thanks for watching my video 73
Voce fez o video bem no dia do meu aniversário naquele ano , 🎉 como esta a durabilidade da bateria depois de 2 anos ?
Está funcionando perfectamente como esperaba. Creo que no tendré ningún problema hasta dentro de 10 años o más. Gracias y feliz cumpleaños de antemano 73 It is working flawlessly as I expected. I believe I won't have any problem for another 10 years or more. Thanks and Happy birthday in advance 73
Thanks for the info. Breathing more life into a great old radio.
Thank YOU for watching and leaving comments. Yes it's great old radio indeed. Let's keep enjoying this wonderful hobby with great old radio. 73
I have seen your channel video is very good. I would like to share some tips with you, which will give you very effective results in growing your channel. Praying for you, move forward. Have a nice day. thank you
That was not helpful, you should have shown us what you had in it.
Thanks so much for this video. I was able to get the CAT control working using SDRUno and omirig on my FT100D. Are you using the factory mic with your FT100 or an aftermarket? I have tried using Heil adapters to connect a dynamic mic on a boom with limited success. If you have been able to make this work please share.
Congratulations for your success with FT-100D CAT control. I'm currently using stock hand mic, but I used dynamic mic with a homebrewed cable before. I might be able to find it somewhere in my cabinet. I will share with you when I find it. Thank you for your comments and 73
Just uploaded a video showing how I used dynamic mic on FT-100 Sorry for the delay uploading it. I was quite busy recently. I hope the new video helps you a bit. Thanks and 73
I don't own a 7300 anymore (partly for the issue with the clock), but also that Icom just doesn't seem to give a damn about addressing this issue themselves but rather, leaving it to owners or techs to fix this problem. Good-bye, Icom. You lost me. I 'upgraded' to Yaesu.
If it was Yaesu FT-7300, we could already see FT-7300A or FT-7300ND on the market Hi Hi
@@va3be_radio No. Icom 7300.
great job, I am just starting mine and this is an inspiration
Thanks William for your compliments There are some other videos that I uploaded before and after this version. I will continue to upload when there's anything good to share with you. Thanks again and 73
Fantastic! I'm preparing one too with a Yaesu Ft 991A. 73 swl I306FE
Thanks for watching my video and leaving comments. I guarantee you that you will have lots of fun with your new project. Please share with us when you finish. Thanks again and 73
Hi Jason, the pcc3000 with ftdx3000 is extended also for TX or only RX? Tnx Luca ik4gni.
Hello Luca As I responded to your email, PCC-3000 is not designed to transmit SSB audio through PC, as far as I know. There maybe a way to make it work, but since I don't have FTDX-3000 anymore, I can not try it by myself. Thanks Luca again and continue to enjoy the amazing FTDX-3000. 73
Thank you!
Thank YOU for watching my video
Whoa, That is really nice! Merry Christmas from KO4HPC 73
Thanks Adam for watching my video and leaving comments. I wish you too have a Merry Christmas and all the best 2024 Thanks again and 73
Never mount a battery on top of another component. Mount it on the side, there is room. I have done a few.
It's a metal shield box covering a few step down converters and etc. I didn't consider this shield box as a electronic components, but I might be wrong. I chose this spot only because of its sleek surface, where double sided tape sticks the best. If any issue happens down the road, I will share with everyone immediately, but no issues yet Thanks for your comments 73
@@va3be_radio...And like you have put on this video, use a "rechargeable" battery...The NON rechargeable ones will die quickly. Icom has informed me that you shouldn't use the 3.6V or 3.7V version either.
Original battery is 3V. LR2032 is 3.7 and a I saw near 3.9V in your video. Seems high. Do you know what the IC7300 charging voltage is?
Hello Thanks for watching my video and leaving comments. I believe there might be many OMs having the same question as you do, because I had the same question/concern. When I started this mod, I first checked schematics and data sheets for all related parts. As far as I remember, all parts are SAFE up to 4.5V, maybe more, if I'm not wrong. 3.9V is in good safe zone. Charging? I DON'T expect LIR2032 to be charged by the IC-7300's charging circuit, but used LIR2032. Why? Because I checked CR2032 (Not LIR2032) data sheets first, and it seemed ok use, as one of the data sheet noted that it's ok with little charging DC current (I don't remember the exact value), but since so many companies making CR2032, I chose not to use CR2032, but to use LIR2032 which is ok with IC-7300 charging current no matter what brand it is. With the capacity of LIR2032, it will be ok for many many years without charging, probably I don't have to worry about it till I move to the next radio. It's been only about 1.5 years since I did this mod, so it's too early to say everything is good, but so far ZERO issues with me. AS I MENTIONED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS VIDEO, IT IS JUST FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE CHOOSE WHICHEVER WAY YOU THINK IS RIGHT. Thanks again and 73
This is exactly what I would like to do with my FT100D. Are you using an IF tap for the SDR or an adapter like the mfj-1708SDR? If IF tap i would like info on how you did it. Great setup.
Hello Dennis Thanks for watching my video and leaving nice comments here. I'm using MFJ-1708B which I believe is the previous version of 1708 SDR, but basically the same. I've used G4HUP 70MHz IF tapping board on my old IC-746 long before and used RTL-SDR DONGLE successfully. I don't know the details about FT-100 IF tapping, but you might want to use fine soldering iron tip with magnifying glasses. Nowadays there are many SDR dongles capable of directing sampling, so I started to use MFJ-1708B. One little benefit of using this SDR switch is that sometimes you just turn on your computer start monitoring QSO without the radio, which I do frequently. Whichever way you go, it will make FT-100 much nicer. I hope you get great success with your FT-100 Thanks and 73
I like it, the ideas are sound, the workmanship is very good and you come up with a few innovative ideas to make the rest of us think how to improve our own setups. this is what amateur radio is supposed to be.
I'm really happy that you liked my work and I do appreciate your time leaving this nice comments. I will continue to share any future progress on my channel. Thanks again
Are you using AC Power supply or LFP Battery supply? another Q is about Your mini Pc - is this a 12v powered. Many eg Beehive run an AC to DC at about 19VDC - nuisance when the Rigs use 12V - really prevent me running a Mini PC with my 4RU VHF/UHF portable Go Box powered by a 12 V LFP Batt supply plus external ports for external DC or AC supply - can't really add yet another PS
Hello Thanks for watching my video. As you can tell by the title of this video, it's not a typical Go box, but just a ham shack built in a rack case. I built it to bring it to summer cabin where I can use AC , not to bring it to parks or beaches. I never thought about running it with battery, but if I have to, I may have to get a battery for radios and DC/DC upconverter for mini PC. Another simple way could be using portable power station which supplies both DC and AC. I will continue to share any future progress about my NO GO 😄 BOX on my channel. Thanks again and 73
Nice build! Haw SDR is connected to radio?
Thanks Andrzej for your comment Regarding your question, I use MFJ-1708 B RF sensing T/R switch to share an antenna It's like ANTENNA-->MFJ-1708B-->SDR Dongle / Radio (Share) This way, when I TX, SDR receiver is disconnected from antenna. SDR dongle is connected to mini PC USB port IC-7300 has a USB port which is also connected to mini PC For FT-100, I use CT-62 FTDI Chipset USB CAT control cable that is also connected to mini PC USB port. I use software HDSDR and Omni-rig, which makes me possible to choose any radio for CAT control That's about it Thanks again and 73
@@va3be_radio Nice! I tried to solder the panadapter to my 857d, but unfortunately I damaged the motherboard somehow 🤣 Your way is safer :) Great design, keep it up! 73!
I’m jelly!
I know you are not 😄 but THANK YOU for leaving this friendly comment
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Maaaaaaan! Keewelllll !!! That is one “tight” setup🥰. (Looks quite spendy, to be sure.) 💸💸💸💸
Yes indeed it's challenging to arrange all gears in the box, but I have a strong feeling that it will continue to evolve 😄 Thanks and 73
I’m early into trying to figure out how this all works. So please excuse my ignorance. If I wanted to bypass the tuner could just use the first cable and connect ft100 to computer via usb?
Hello Michael If you just want to have CAT control and don't need tuner control, simply connect CT-62 USB CAT cable to FT-100 pigtail. You also need SDR receiver/panadapter like SDRPLAY RSP1A and software like HDSDR and Omnirig. Please Google those and you will find tons of information on the internet. Thanks
@@va3be_radiowow my mind is blown. I have an rtl sdr dongle I should be able to get this going with. I have to learn omnirig and hdsdr. Thank you again! Keep up the great work!
@@michaelblackburn738 this brings the FT100 series right into modern times, you need a fairly high end modern radio to do all the ft can do with these additions. I'm working my way into it slowly and I thank the author for being here to answer questions.
Where can I get the details on your home-brewed interface cables? I have, as I said I think, the same radio and a nearly identical tuner and would love the same functions you have. DO you even still monitor the comments on this video? 73
Hello Cathy Thanks for watching my video. As I use my FT-100 mainly for 2M SSB, I don't use the HF autotuner interface cable anymore, but use CAT control cable only. I built a Transportable ham shack in a rack case, which you can watch on my other videos, and it's tough to put everything in that compact case. Especially managing all the cables in a confined case was a huge challenge. BUT I might be able to dig out the old FT-100 interface cable from one of my ham stuff box and try to remember how I homebrewed that cable. As I'm a casual TH-camr, please give me a couple weeks or more, and I will try to make a video about what you are interested. I will do my best, but I will only be able to work on it on weekends, so please be patient. Thanks
@@va3be_radio That is incredibly considerate of you. Thanks. Take your time of course, this is a fun hobby, not ELE solutions! Do you still have your FT-100? I have decided mine is a lifetime radio. So flexible and a good performer. You can help to give mine a whole new life and functionality.
Hello Cathy I have uploaded a video on my channel explaining CAT & Autotuner interface cable that was used for FT-100 It was not possible to show you how I connected these interface cables with actual FT-100 radio, as it's secured inside the rack case and it's too difficult to take it out and put it back Instead, I put these cables on the desk and tried to explain how it's built and connected as much as I can. As I noted at the end of the video, soldering 8pin and 6pin mini DIN connector is very challenging, so if you are not good at soldering, please find someone to help you. I wish my new video gives you a good starting point and a better interface than mine. Thanks
@@va3be_radio Thank you. I think I can manage most of what I see. At 1:51 you say the LDG cable Y-ACC DOESN'T work with the FT100, so then, is it being used by you? this has me confused. ( Note: LDG made a tuner specifically for the FT100/857 that has a cable that sets the mode, drops the power, does the tune, then resets it all. I guess that's actually the tuner doing the work. ) After I build the cables and install it all I may ask questions about the SDR interfacing. One thing at a time though.
@@cathyjohnson7199I tried Y-ACC (Homebrewed) cable first and it didn't work. I believe it's the Firmware on FT-100 that doesn't respond with Y-ACC. If you have FT-100 D model, please try Y-ACC first, which may give you a lot easier and better solution. After the first try with Y-ACC cable, I came up with current interface as an alternative which is not perfect. Yes you can ask me about SDR interfacing, but there may be some hurdles to communicate, as everyone's pc is not the same. But I will answer your questions as much as I can Thank you
I am always worried how much it weighs. Otherwise nice.
Thanks for watching my video. Yes it is heavy 63 lb total, which I can only move short distances. I keep looking for a way to reduce weight while keeping my needs. I will share any future changes of my shack and things that I may find down the road Thanks and 73
Would non-rechargeable batteries work too? I realize I'd have to change it after a few years, but I prefer that to worrying about it discharging.
Hello Thanks for watching my video I'm not an expert, but here's my opinion. The charging current on the original clock battery BT-381 is only about 0.025 mA plus minus. Meaning that using none-rechargeable battery CR2032 should not be a problem. I could not find the data sheet that I read before, but it said applying little current won't cause any issue on CR2032. I don't remember the exact number that CR2032 can handle, but 0.025 mA is way below the number as far as I remember. BUT, I would use a diode to block charging current, if I had to use none rechargeable battery, just in case. Again, I'm not an expert, so please take my thoughts as a reference. Thanks and 73 PS. BT-381 is only 1mAh and CR2032 is 210mAh, so it will last so many years that you can forget bout it.
Odd that Icom did not do this in the factory - doing it in bulk, it would have added less than $ 1 to the build cost. I still love Icom though, I have 2 x 7300 and 1 x 705
I think everyone incluing me has the same question like you. We will never understand their business strategy, but when IC-7300 was first released, ICOM sold well over 20,000 units immediately. That's what 7~8 years ago? I assume ICOM has sold IC-7300 well over 100,000 units now, if not more. So even $1 maybe too much ? I don't know
I'm with you. Portable ham shack for the win!
Thanks for leaving this friendly comments. I will continue to share my shack progress and things that I may find down the road Thanks and 73
Excellent work mate, and as you indicated, a "go-box" is often not meant to be portable but transportable, and also secures the equipment in a "safe box".
Thanks Steve for your great comments and I appreciate your time leaving comments. Although I agree 100% with your thoughts about 'Go Box', there are people who have different definition in their mind. Mostly those who frequently go out for portable operation, and I understood their thoughts. That's one reason I started to call mine as a Transportable ham shack. Thanks again Steve for your nice comments and 73
Very neat video, thank you ! 73 de VK9DX
Thanks YOU too. I hope to meet you on the air someday, when band condition gets better. 73
Nice setup thanks for sharing
Some folks around the Amateur Radio Operators of Canada chat room would probably love to see this, i've shared the link in the discord.
Thanks for your compliments and taking time sharing it with other OMs. I do appreciate it. 73
the first one, thank you
Thank you for watching my video and appreciate your time leaving comments 73
Great looking go box.
Thanks for your compliment
Glad I opted for the FTdx 3000
I DO miss my old FTDX-3000, especially when the band condition is poor.
Nice video. Can you power on FT100 via cat cable without the faceplate?
Thanks for watching my video. According to FT-100 opcode command chart on the manual, it seems it's not possible to turn the power on via CAT control. I am not sure whether those opcode commands on the manual are all that's available for FT-100 or there are more command that's not written on the manual. You may want to send an email to Yaesu to confirm this matter. Thanks again 73
I prefer to use my cell phone portable.
At the age where don't have steady enough hands to do this and the local Hamshop won't replace the battery and told me to send it back to Icom. Bad design to have this happen in the two years since I purchased it new.
I'm sorry to hear that your local ham shop doesn't want to replace your battery. I hope you can find someone near you who's willing to help you. 73
Perfect distinction....transportable shack vs "go box"
Thanks Todd for your comments. 73
Nice setup.
Thanks John I'm glad you liked it
I have watched a few HamBox set ups recently, Memorial Day 2023 on Ham Radio 2.0, plus some Canadians doing g the same boxes all great DIY Kits. I thought your kit was fine, but for transport you leave the LCD monitor on top, was the only thing I could moan about,hope it's packed safe when on the road. I got me a backpack 🙂 73's from Nw Uk 👋
You're absolutely right. Leaving monitor on top of the case is not good, and I will have to come up with a brilliant idea to make it hidden inside the case for transportation. I will upload a video, when I find a way to integrate in the box. Thanks for your comment 73
Beautiful rig!
Thanks Jeff I'm glad you like it. 73
100 WATTS FOR VHF 145.000 ????
Not sure what you're questioning about, but On FT-100 Spec, 100W HF, 50W VHF, 20W UHF The actual output is a little higher on my FT-100 I use KLM140 VHF linear amp, which I modified to use VHF FM and SSB I use this amp mostly for VHF SSB, and I can go up to 180W when needed Your question answered? 73
now that's a nice piece of kit. thank you for sharing. best regards from the UK.
Hello Brian I'm glad that you like the way I built the box Best regards
Once I compared IC-705 with FT-DX3000 with the same antenna in the field, friends around me as well as myself were convincing that FT-DX3000 could do much better job in NR.
Indeed it has superb NR capability
What did you use as ''variable speed cooling fan''? It has no noticeable RFI? 73!
Thanks for watching my video I used PWM controller for fan speed control. I had 2 different PWM controllers and one made very bad RFI on transmit audio, but another one created zero RFI. I bought it from a local hamfest long ago. No brand name or model number marked on it. 73
I ordered one yesterday. I'm going to get it today. I ordered it from Amazon
It was not available on Amazon.CA and it still isn't. No need to wait weeks, plus hassle free return and refund that's the beauty of Amazon
What the your settings CAT speed?
I have FT-100 (Not 100D) and I use Baud rate 4800 which I believe is the maximum for this radio
@@va3be_radio Are you running transvert in ft8? I have ft817 without problems. And in ft100, when I turn on the digi mode, the sound spectrum seems to be cut off. what settings do you make for digital operation on this transceiver?
Unfortunately I haven't used ft8 or any other digital mode
❤❤❤love ❤it!!!!!! 73 de VK2AOE subbed
Thanks for taking time leaving this friendly comments 73