Learning The HF Ham Bands: 20 Meters/14MHZ, Introduction To HF
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- Here is part 5 of the series, learning 20 meters. In this video, I will explain what you might expect from the 20 meter band, to enlighten the newcomer to the hobby, or the seasoned expert. If you are new to the mini-series, start with video #1, "Learning 10 meters"
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Eric speaks truth. When I just got my general and my hand-me-down FT450-AT and a 20m wire in the tree.....I struggled a lot. I am near power lines, I was new, I was "only 100 watts," I was too close to the ground.....but I didn't care and I kept trying. One night in 2015 I heard a station in eastern Europe and he was a big station, big antennas, big power....like a shotgun from 9k miles away. People were calling him and calling him and he was just raking them in. I sat listening, too scared to call at him....I listened for an hour. Then finally I called out....didn't hear me....I called again and again though his pileup. Needless to say, he heard me the whole time and I believe he knew I was new...probably from the tone in my voice. He heard me getting clobbered on but I kept trying for nearly an hour. Then he finally called out "Station ending in Yankee, station ending in yankee please call" but I everyone else kept calling in. He scolded the listeners and said "Station ending in Yankee ONLY!! I repeat, Yankee only. Station ending in Yankee, please call now." And I called him and I told him that he was my first contact on HF, ever and thanked him for taking the time to talk to me. This was back when I was KD9DSY, now N0BPS. That stuck with me though. He heard me in the noise and made the effort to bridge the gap and help overcome my small station to make contact.
Since then, I have never had the desire to have more power than 100w. I actually sold my 450AT several months ago to a friend (his first HF rig!) and now I only have my 817nd and I tell ya, it does a good job. When I call CQ as a QRP station or call into a pileup as a QRP station, receiving stations I find make more of an effort to reel me in and pull me out of the weeds. Its every bit as fun and challenging for them to focus in on my small signal (at times a 50 or 51) and pull me in. I think they find it more of a challenge and they kind of fight for it, just like I am.
I ALWAYS take QRP/Portable/Mobile/Boy scout/kids priority first when I'm operating. I will try for an hour to get that youngster trying to make his first contact. The guy who yells his last 2 letters in the middle of a pileup AFTER every other station has called is the LAST station I acknowledge
Still lovin my 817nd and dipoles. Just enjoy qrp ! Eric.... nice job on this series. Got some of our new hams from my club following along. ps- FMARC.NET Hamfest is Jan 18-19 Fort Myers, right off I-75. Keep em coming my friend!! We can all use some brushing up along the way! 73 de N4BRM Bruce/Cape Coral
I also am working on my general and have purchased like you a FT 450AT and just put up a double cannon across some trees today. I also hope for someone to be lenient with me on my first transmission
Your comments comparing Ham Radio to Christmas presents is spot on. That is the way I have and always will treat our great hobby. I am an Extra Class but I love to chat with anyone, reguardless of how or where they operate. And to all those reading this comment, get on the air and make it fun. even if it seems like no fun, just get on and DO IT. That is what this hobby is all about. 73, ad0am
I will defenetly take your advice... not licensed yet, so I just listen in to 20m on weekends & I have a blast just to see how far I can hear these guys - so cool of a hobby so much fun...
👍Chicago
I'm new guy to. Just put together a "new to me" rig. I'm in southern Florida, I found a frequency with a guy chatting from Chicago! And others in Dakota, Cali, Texas all over. ..... Crazy hobby!!
Hi Eric, good video. So true about some Hams being on a power trip. I have heard about this where I live in the UK between Foundation and Full license holders. I have worked into the states a few times on ssb and psk31 using 10watts max on a inverted "V" dipole. 73 de M6OAU
Another great video with lots of information for young hams . I especially like the way you say "seven, three " the correct way, not 73 as some do. 7 3 and keep the great video(s) coming
love your videos! thank you for sharing your knowledge for us beginners!
Thank you for making this series, it's really interesting and useful. I just got my general a few days ago so hopefully I'll get on some of these bands soon
Thanks for watching
Great intro to the 20m band and wonderful advice about taking things a little bit at a time! Thank you
I took the ham radio General test , May 9th , 2020 , at Denver Masonic Temple. Passed. Had to put the mask on. Answer COVID - 19 questions. Bought an Icom IC - 7300 HF/6M radio , from Ham Radio Outlet , in Denver , a few weeks later. Still need to get a power supply and an HF antenna. Got so much to learn. Videos like this is helpful.
Great video and advice in feb of 2015 i took my tech and general the same day and passed it took me 6 months of prepping for the extra and i passed it also i was loaned several hf rigs from my elmers they helped me build a dipole i finally got enough money saved up to buy me a ft891 i use it as a qrp rig my orginal call was km4ile then after i passed the extra i went for a vanity call im now K4SBB tge last 3 letters are my initials
Appreciate this series of videos - finally pulled the trigger to get 'something' up - just doing a MFJ Octopus Antenna, MFJ-2100 Making Contacts as you reviewed.
Later, if inclination arises, I can set up proper dipoles as we have lots of land and some 150' tall trees. If I find I really get into this, then likely first I'd get a modern HF radio (presently have a hand-me-down Kenwood TS-430S) which is in great shape. I don't like to spend $$ on things I won't really use - too many good causes out there otherwise.
We're so busy around here with work, preparations, and trying to spread the gospel - that it remains to be seen how much time I can even get on the air.
Enjoy all your videos. A side benefit has been all the great links you've shared for Ham radio - that could be a great video in itself and how to use them in cooperation in practical operations.
Thankyou. RH -- W6VU
Great advise, good video!
For Real, Thank you for doing this. I can see your a cool Dude. Peace!
From experiance as a ham from the 90's?
There is a STRONG 'Maker' aspect to the hobby. That guy spending thousands on his gear? That's very nice. Guy that bashed his out in a weekend? Also awesome.
I remember a guy out of the goodness of his own heart built me a power supply for the HTX202 I had been loaned from the ham club. Because he happened to have the parts and I didnt have a way to operate outside of batteyr power.
I also made my won simple antenna using PVC Coax, and some connectors.
Do not feel discouraged by the size of someone's wallet. I have been out of the hobby a long time, but it is one of friends and fellow enthusiests.
I could not agree more. I hold a Foundation class license here in the UK, so i am limited to 10w and I have made contacts all over the world. Having more power and the latest and greatest radio does not always mean better contacts , in my opinion.
Personally, I get more of a buzz when making DX contacts on 5w. Yes, it is harder to do, but when you get that contact it makes it so much more enjoyable.
As for license class snobs that seem to take pleasure in treating lower class license holders with distain, I try not to take it to heart when they are rude, or some case abusive. There are always going to be the odd idiot in all walks of life. I have held my Foundation license for 18 years and in that time I have come across a few of these snobs, but i don't let them get to me, I just carry on with my hobby and leave them to it.
73
I use 30M digital modes more often then SSB or CW on the other bands. I also like the 17M band for the same reasons - Making great DX contacts
Thank you, always learning. (your the one) 73 from 9H5LA
Stay away from troublemaker frequencies. 14.313 is one and 14.230 where the SSTV AH's fire up on top of an ongoing QSO.
Excellent video. I’m hoping to make my first HF contact soon. Thanks for all of your videos.
John
K4JCD
Eric thanks for the info. I am a technician and have been wondering if I was doing things right. Right now I use a 10 meter ham stick dipole. I plan on using a 15 m, 17m and a 40 meter dipole added to my 10m.
Thank you for the video.
I got novice, I think it was 2002, and I spent most of my time on the novice frequencies of 40M and 80M even while I was moving up to extra.
I've had my rig in mothballs for maybe 20 years and just recently warmed up the capacitors. None of then burst.
I put up a wire today and find so many contests and special event activities on 20M I had to start researching to learn what they are.
I think I'll start over right where I started, on the 40M and 80M novice band. I'll have to look up what you have to say about those 2 bands in a few minutes.
Nice job Eric. I agree completely, while I thinks radio snobs are few most operators helpful. 73 Roger W8RLP
In europe we got 599 qrm on many HF bands, thanks to plc adapters and china garbage. Thanks Brussel.
Great video series about the bands. Thanks for sharing. As a new ham that just passed the General I learn something from each one. KI5DVD
Great job Eric, KJ4YZI! I feel the same way about some of the better than thou operators. If you want to know something neat, all of the radios sound the same to me! 73 from Bon, KX4EZ
Well, I have never been told i sound like shit with my FT450 and an MD-100 microphone.. Always get stunning reports...
Thank you. I didn't realize how much goes on on the 20m band
So you learned something. PERFECT!!!
Yes. I also shared your videos with survivalistboard.com in the communication section. Important information, especially if you are just looking into amateur and don't know what kind of stuff you can do. Thank you for this series.
You can do it with 5 watts if the conditions are right, but 100 watts is totally fine to work DX into Germany. In the summer, it will be much better, but daytime on 20 meters at 100 watts will get you to Germany
Nice series Eric. There is not a mode I have not run in my 36 years of playing radio. I was into meteor scatter years ago with the older WSJT software that would take sometimes hours to complete a qso. I also had a robot for sstv back in the day as well. Keep the videos coming. Fred
VE3FAL1_Fred
That's me
I have long said that the tier system is quite strange and the testing required puts a chilling effect on people advancing. Its almost like the Extra class was specifically designed to keep all but the most accomplished geeks out? Why do I need to memorize mathematical equations and formulas to make sure I can transmit properly and legally? Its more like an electrical engineering test than a radio test?
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Eric my name is travis ke7eul peoria Arizona I'm completely blind would you please help me with d star on my Kenwood d 74 a ht please
Forgot my Call Sign. Tim. KB0VQP.
Hey!
You were first again this video.
Hahaha I try my best 😂
P.S. Its a shame the holier than thou stations struggle to hear weaker signals! Bwahahaha!
Exactly HAHA
Great video Eric I was first licensed in 1986 for my novice and upgraded to tack and general and you have brushed me up on a lot of subjects thank goodness for your videos you're clear and precise descriptions and I gotta tell you you're a handsome guy didn't mean to but anyway be cool if you could rent a room somewhere and maybe teach people in person to get their check General Etc I think he would be very good at it but I realize with a wife kids dogs animals Etc and a full-time job where do you find the time but let's just say we're all grateful you do anyway I bet you you must drink a lot of coffee maybe you should even tell us what kind hi hi anyway any product that you and doors I'm buying hands down you are the man 7 3 from KSI for l u Yankee Ki 4 luy looking forward to your next in for informative video
HamRadioConcepts yes that's E Class of the license it's the class of the operator rathje
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