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Don [N5SKT]
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2019
TinyGS
An overview of the TinyGS (Tiny Ground Station) website
Website: tinygs.com
Github page: github.com/G4lile0/tinyGS
Digital Rancher's Build of Egg Nogs antenna: th-cam.com/video/5T0BW0KY_eA/w-d-xo.html
Digital Rancher's What is an Egg Nog: th-cam.com/video/MohRh-lHnHU/w-d-xo.html
Website: tinygs.com
Github page: github.com/G4lile0/tinyGS
Digital Rancher's Build of Egg Nogs antenna: th-cam.com/video/5T0BW0KY_eA/w-d-xo.html
Digital Rancher's What is an Egg Nog: th-cam.com/video/MohRh-lHnHU/w-d-xo.html
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ZS6BKW
มุมมอง 4513 หลายเดือนก่อน
Shack Update: ZS6BKW Deployed In preparation for the deployment of the Doublet in the thumbnail. I have deployed a ZS6BKW which is an optimized G5RV. I did use it last night and the antenna is working very well. Talked to Gregg K6EGG on 20m on his livestream using the antenna and the HRCC 40m net. ZS6BKW: www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-018231 Choke that comes with the ZS6BKW: www.hamradio.c...
Property Tour
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Trying out a new gimbal and taking a ride in the new Golf Cart for a brief tour around the property.
Shack Update: New Toys
มุมมอง 1013 หลายเดือนก่อน
Going over my current shack updates. I got an Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. Really love it.
DX Commander is up
มุมมอง 9894 หลายเดือนก่อน
New Shack update. Moved inside. Got the DX Commander up. Pulled out the 101D and ordered an Antenna Genius from Flexradio. About 14 minutes in, I show my noise floor and briefly listen on the DX Commander. Through Window Device: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OEB3IA
New Digs for Ham Radio
มุมมอง 1385 หลายเดือนก่อน
A brief look at my property from the back porch of my house during the rain.
CaHR Poseidon Antenna
มุมมอง 3087 หลายเดือนก่อน
Listening to Gregg K6EGG on 20m. I worked him on the antenna but did not record it on my side but it does appear in his video. Rig is an FTDX-10. Contact was made at 100W SSB. Link below: th-cam.com/users/liveDwp08X_gQz8?si=p6J6VeoOTXIKZp5u&t=1629
The 12V Shack: Parts and Justification
มุมมอง 43511 หลายเดือนก่อน
I am going over my thought process on a 12V shack with parts and suggestions. The thumbnail is my set up at Huntsville when I was out there in the park running some of the parts referenced in this video. Hope you enjoy. The video is rather long, sorry. For the shack: N100s: www.amazon.com/s?k=Intel N100&crid=1VBKQ0HAOTJ59&sprefix=intel n100,aps,107&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 N350: www.amazon.com/s?k=Inte...
Rotator
มุมมอง 117ปีที่แล้ว
(Reup due to rendering error) This video is about the rotator setup and a bit about what I am planning. This has been a tough build with a lot of challenges that I have not all solved. Mainly with getting the beam up in the air. But I wanted to take a bit to go over a few things on the rotator setup. Sorry this is filmed vertically but to fit things in frame I felt it was better. Thanks for wat...
Hermes Lite 2 0 with Micro PA50, C2V CQV SWR120 and AT 100M autotuner
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
Hermes Lite 2.0: www.makerfabs.com/hermes-lite-2.html Micro PA 50: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804580861697.html C2V SWR-120: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804689973038.html AT-100M: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804489576634.html Sorry, this was filmed with the camera held in the "wrong" position but I needed the extra height to get it all in view. Please enjoy.
Micro PA 50 + IC 705 Demo
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In this video, I demo the IC-705 with the Micro PA-50 Amp. I also demo band switching between bands. The Amp can be found on Aliexpress and E-bay for about $167. This is not a review. I bought mine after watching a few videos here on YT and I would recommend Tech Minds video on the Amp. Sorry for the shaky camera as I was holding it in my hand while doing the video. Tech Minds: th-cam.com/video...
4 Year Rework on the DX Commander Classic
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This is my tale (in pictures) of my rebuild of the DX Commander Classic. Mine has been up for 4 years in the Texas weather and one of my plates finally failed. So, this is the rework with new parts that I ordered from Callum after letting him know what had happened. Hope you enjoy.
Playing around with the LoG and the audio filters on the Sun SDR DX in EESDR3
มุมมอง 2402 ปีที่แล้ว
I am playing around with the Sun SDR2 DX and the LoG. Thought I would drop this video to show the difference a LoG makes and the different filters on the Sun SDR DX. It is one of the reasons this is my main radio now for my home. I think you can see the dramatic difference in noise floor between the LoG and the DX Commander. Also, if someone can explain those zaps I get once in a while. I see t...
Hermes Lite 2.0 and the KP990 Amplifier: Does it work
มุมมอง 1.5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Hermes Lite 2.0 and the KP990 Amplifier: Does it work
Listening and making a contact with my CAHR $1000 Ham Shack.
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Listening and making a contact with my CAHR $1000 Ham Shack.
Follow up to $1000 Shack Challenge: Apache Labs Hermes vs Hermes Lite 2.0
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Follow up to $1000 Shack Challenge: Apache Labs Hermes vs Hermes Lite 2.0
Mercury IIIs auto antenna switching demo
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Mercury IIIs auto antenna switching demo
Mercury IIIs Amplifier connected to an IC-705. 5w in to 300+ W on SSB
มุมมอง 1.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Mercury IIIs Amplifier connected to an IC-705. 5w in to 300 W on SSB
FTDX10 Go Box inspired by W1FYG's 7300 Go Box. A brief look around K-4423.
มุมมอง 6723 ปีที่แล้ว
FTDX10 Go Box inspired by W1FYG's 7300 Go Box. A brief look around K-4423.
my wife is looking at the minivan you have. She has liked her 2014 that we have had for ten years. I should look for the 73 hat when i go to whataburger. Now i want to go to the one near my house.
I am wanting to move to land in texas.
Thanks for watching Doug. I have some more video shot that I am editing
@@don_n5skt i look forward to it. I will be in texas at the end of the month.
Very cool Don! Thanks for sharing and for the shout out! 73
No problem Rob. Thanks for the great videos on the Egg Nog build.
Found out about this the other night, Might put one next to my meshtastic and lora aprs nodes.
Thanks for watching Tom. It is a fun and easy project. That and RadioSonde
@@don_n5skt yeah mysondygo is next after that!
thank you
Thanks for watching Mike
Mine has been up for over 2 years using a 433mhz dipole. I need to buy or build an eggbeater.
They work great. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the info Don!
Thanks for watching, Chuck
Much prettier than Richardson, TX!
1500 bucks. no way !
I'm curious if you still have your NA4RR Hexbeam? I've been looking into getting one
I do. It is in a box in my Conex box. I will get it back up this fall or winter. It is a very good Hexbeam. Easy to put together. And it was easy to take back down when I moved.
@@don_n5skt very good to know thank you. Hard to beat that price for most Hexbeams I have seen
Awesome stuff Don, looking forward to hearing how you like it 👍
I got a contact right before the CaHR show started on it. 100W to VK5 and got a 55. And I have been doing some FT8 with it. I don't remember if I gave you a shout out as well in the video but the first recording had it. I really appreciate all the help that you and Chuck have been giving me.
@@don_n5skt you making me want some doublet in my life
@@TheSmokinApe Chuck and I would be proud ;)
Don! Nice! Like you said, "It is what it is," and you keep enjoying it. See you out there. Keep it up, and I'm gunna come by and meddle, lol. 73 de Bill
Thanks Bill, come on by ;)
Thank you for bringing this to light.
Thanks for watching LC
Missed you at CAHR this AM Don
Good job Don
Thanks for watching
Nice work Don. My doublet that I use now is 110' total from the info I gave you from DXE. Try to keep the coax 10' or less and use lmr 400 or something in the same quality. L ove it that you keep chugging along with the new place!
I will get there with the length of the coax run but I have to find a place to lay it out and then determine how I far the ladder line needs to extend. I will likely add more ladder line when I find the length required. The ZS6BKW is not a doublet and so you can run coax to the shack. However, I was talking with some folks today who are going to help me get a shack built.
I built a Doublet years ago I found on Ham Universe . Not sure what it was designed after. I deployed it at 40 ft on a Rohn telescoping pole, worked really good. If I ever get the room to put one up I'll probably do it again.
Nice. I have a doublet just playing with the for now
There is no place in my shack for anything that is not RF quiet.
I wanted an outdoor switch and I got this one without knowing anything about it. When I set up my shack, it will be all 12V. PCs and Monitors. Everything. No damn PI.
Nice Land!
Thanks Sean. Love to have you over sometime.
thank you don
Thanks Mike. It's always nice when you take the time to watch. You and Rob need to come visit ;)
Is that an IC7300!?!? Does Don have an IC7300?!?!?
Don won a 7300 from a certain You Tube channel 😆😎
@@don_n5skt Haha, good for you. I hope it works better for you at your new location.
@@sdoville It does. Nothing like a good low noise floor ;)
Don! Great piece of property. Congrats, again. Keep the videos coming. I'm no expert in ponds; I have seen where people put aerators in the center and that improves the water quality and keeps up movement to disturb mosquito breeding??? Research that, maybe. Like I said, I don't know for sure. See you out there. 73 de Bill
Thanks Bill and I have been thinking of exactly that. Adding a pump or fountain to the pond. There are "Pond Stores" around here that have that stuff and I am thinking I need to look into it.
Nice place Don. Lots of potential. I miss living in the country.
I have always lived in the city but this is best of both worlds. And I am still surprised how much less my energy and other bills are.
That place is huge, Don! Full of possibilities! Enjoy it!
Thanks for the suggestion on the shed. Those places are just up the road and offer free delivery and install because I am so near 👍
Great property Don .. its really coming along . You planning to work some solar into your plan? Would be great to see the shed design site you used..
Yes
Well done Don
Thanks LC
Very nice I have to save up and come over bro 73
Would be fun to have you over Andy
Nice place Don, I love that switch
Was there a choke on the DXC?
Always be chokin'. Yes there is. Not sure if I had it when I connected it in the video but there is one now. I need more chokes though
My DX Commander has been up for about 3 years and still works really well. It's one of several antennas, the best of which is a doublet. I use it mainly for FT8 and WSPR, both for the multiband omnidirectional pattern.
That DX Commander was up for 4 years at my old place. I have spoken to Callum on it before.
Nice! One bite at a time. 73 de Bill
Thanks Bill
I have a g90 and didnt even know it woud do this. Thank you
Very nice, im jealous of your property. You can have an antenna farm haha
That is why I moved here 😁
Don, give me a shout on discord when you are all set up and we can sked.
Will do Rob
first mike thank you
Thanks Mike
Nice update, Don! Looks like everything is coming along. 👍🏻
Thanks. Lots more to do and I am busy with work
Thanks for sharing Don, the wire going through your window is it the Diamond MGC50?
Its the Comet version. I should add that to the description.
You're gonna love all that land!
Thanks TO
Great mower! That’s gonna be really nice for years to come.
Thanks. It is a lot of fun
Wonderful video Don, thanks for showing us your new home!
Thanks for watching
put a ham stick on the mower.
😆It does have a 12V battery BUT it takes both hands
thank you
Thanks Mike
Looks a nice place Don 73
Thanks Andy
thank you don
Thanks Mike
I like the mower they are fun. You have a lot of work to do but you will get it done! Oh and maybe some weight on the starlink tripod.
Thanks Chuck. I just moved it and for sure, I am going to stake it down.
I agree on the zero turn mowers. The rest will come with time. Congrats again on the property.
Thanks 45.
Don those connex don't leak do they? Just in case cover those radios up!! Property looking great brother, I'm super happy for you 🎉!!
No, they don't. I am worried about the heat but the one where the radios are is noticibly cooler inside.
@@don_n5skt awesome brother, I knew you wouldn't put them in there if they did. It just made me nervous 😂 The heat is definitely a concern but put you a little acurite thermometer in there and keep your eye on it and you will be fine 😊 best of luck my friend
Your shack looks a lot like mine. 👍🏻👍🏻
I moved. You can see my new property in my latest video but I am sure I will get back to that mess soon enough 😆
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Thanks
Awesome, lots of potential to fill it up with all sorts of antennas. Nice! :)
Thanks Don