Personally I like the more freestyle vids. No need to worry about serious editing it keeps it real. I would rather have a video where you can enjoy the hobby too without feeling under pressure to please others. Keep it raw and real. Cheers M7FLL
got Home from work about an 90 minutes ago...Said hello to the wife, had a bit of a chat while we got my food ready. Poured a large small drink and looked for something to watch while I had my evening meal...Oh look and hour video from Cal...goodie....So an hour later I've had my food and now a couple of large small drinks and I have been entertained and learn't some stuff...Great Video Cal
Cal I've just watched your video it was extremely interesting worthwhile watching and for those that complain it's too long they can switch off but you got no reason to apologise for what you do and how long it takes accident video enjoyed it thank you very much
I enjoy watching all the projects. I like that you leave the UH-OH's in. I had to look back to see the video length because it didn't seem too long. Looking forward to more on both projects. Maybe we can make a contact one day.
Plot and scheme ha ha ha... I have been following you for nearly 5yr. Your foundation vids and the rest is as they say history. It's great watching your exploits. Cheers Cal, 73
@DXCommanderHQ No, thank you. You have a knack of explaining in simple terms. Cutting the bs, just showing and doing. Oh amd you being shit scared at times of late 😉😄.
Callum I have to say and I’m probably saying this for everyone (well almost everyone) I’m loving this project very much. It really doesn’t matter how long or how short your video is, I’ll still watch it. Don’t stress, you’re doing a cracking job man. Even the wife is enjoying watching 🤔. Best 73s 🤙🤙🤙
I'm really enjoying following this series Callum. I'm recovering from rotator cuff surgery so my build won't be for a few months but I was looking through the DXCommander website pricing out monoband 40m components and imagine my surprise to find you're already selling a monoband 40m 4-square kit! I'll be picking one up when my arm is a bit closer to functional again. Thanks for all of your work. Love your videos! Cheers! 73, Adrian K7RJS (an expat Scot living in the U.S.)
Thanks for the video Cal. I know it takes a lot of time to create these. You do a great job with the content and editing. My favorite video was the bizarre world of 160m nets
Awesome video Cal. When we do phasing transmission lines for the antennas of an airport ILS system, we use a vector volt meter to verify that all of the coax have the same electrical length. I’m looking forward to the rest of the 4 square install…. Cheers, Bill KC2KNA
Hello Lord Callum: Thank you for this antenna video old chap. IMHO your detailed explanation was spot on. You really lucked out cause tomorrow ML& S has their open house. I really expect you to make a celebrity appearance & brighten things up with your expert opinions, whit, & humor. God Bless my friend, stay safe, & my best to Wendy and the dogs. TMP, Unit 22 from N.J.
Hi Callum, you gave us what we got but we love every minute of it great work. I was in a radio shop the other week and i was told the dx commander was a portable antenna not permanent lol i might write the full story one day on the discord lol Great work 👍🏽
@@DXCommanderHQ yes like they know 😂 well I am sure you would of found out by now. If I was to write the small story on the discord where would you like me to put it ? Not the greatest writer but I was pi**ed off with them as I took the time to go in and it's not close.
Great fun ! We getting our first snow in NY . Storm warning 1 to 2 feet ! . Just have to waterproof dummy load. I have one of them dry loads. They smell a bit of carbon when heat them up first time. Just a big carbon rod inside . You can test Acom 2000 on that load but 10 seconds is all you get . It will get quite hot after 10 seconds at 1.5 KW . That 75 ohm coax is good stuff. all copper. 73
I have a horizontal switchable and steerable array for 40 meters, an HRS 2/2/.2. It is a very fun toy, it can be rotated and phased to different directions and elevations, and it can be multibanded with open line. Still building the phasing box, at the moment I drive it manually.
Well, well, well... I had no doubt in my mind that this was going to be a very interesting video to watch, and you certainly didn't disappoint, my friend. I don't know whether you remember ( probably not) , but about five, nay, maybe six years ago I said to you, that I really enjoy watching your videos (especially the project ones) As they remind me of a programme I used to watch with my dad...the programme in question, was called "Out of Town" with Jack Hargreaves, in so much you talk through a project worts and all, which in my humble opinion makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable to watch, and it blooming well does. hi hi. The effort you put into these projects not just as a video log for yourself but also for everyone within the hobby to enjoy ( and we do ever so much) I don't think you realise how much you as a "content creator" pass on to joe public. which in turn inspires peeps to go off & do their own projects, smaller they may be ,but you lay the foundation for people to build on! thanks so much for a very interesting watch Callum, the longer the better I say! best 73.
Ok am I the only one that thought Cal should have played the Benny Hill chase music for when Cal was hammering in the post for the outdoor control box? I am guessing you could also use LMR400-75 or RG11 for the phasing cables out to the antennas. Great job Cal cant wait to see/hear it working.
With all those sticker you will have your Christmas Presents all sorted now 🙂 Pleased to see you are wearing your Prisoner jacket again Yet another interesting project.
Callum... Ive been debating this extensively and im wondering how does the 4-square compare to a single 40m vertical with a beverage ant or phased active receive verticals ?
@@DXCommanderHQ Great, I was a little concerned that you were too far away from center for your mounting pole. There is not a great deal of wriggle room so to speak....
Cal, I'd like to see the schematic and a bit more explanation of what's going on inside the box shown at 47:20 I see two 1:1 choke baluns wound on type 2 mix. Is this configured as a 4:1? Or perhaps a 1:4 seeing the impedance of the vertical will be lower than 36 ohms due to the interaction with the other elements. Keep up the good work OM. 73
So what you're not saying here explicitly, is that the center mast/tower/whatever functions as a parasitic reflector, making this configuration into a 2-element Yagi in each direction (based on which is the active element). True? But don't the other antennas also act like reflectors (or would they be directors), since "everything affects everything", and how would they affect the signal from the active element? Is that reflected (no pun) in your model?
what has happened to the NJ4Z triangular array project? Is/was a home brew project and while I appreciate all thats going into deploying the store bought DXE system, home brew is much more interesting.........I am in the testing phase of my version of John's array......cheers from New England to Old England, Mike, K1FNX near Boston
Video length ??? Just do what you do,,, folks can watch or not ! Some of us are so tied up doing other things in our heads that we don’t enjoy the task at hand 😵💫 I watched this twice,,, all the way through because the two antennas, the yagi and the 4 square need a lot, an awful lot, of thought planning and building plus video and editing ,,, you do an excellent job of it all. ✅💯 But you would expect that from an Antenna Alchemist.✨ ⚗️ 🤔 🧙 73. 💙
Callum 300/7.175=41.811 / 4=10.452 x .85 VF= 8,884 so cut cable a little longer put Pl 259 on one end connect to antenna analyzer tune freq. to 7.175 leave other end of coax open trim open end until X=0 do all feed lines and you will have 1/4 wave or 90 degree lines best Al W4ALO
and apropos colo(u)rs: my fav method is resistor color code: black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, grey, white; so red is black and + is - ;)
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Love the longer videos Cal. Can't wait to hear you on air with it. 73
I see.. OK, I note that.
I liked the video, length was great. It was like hanging out with a friend working on a project together.
Hey thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Personally I like the more freestyle vids. No need to worry about serious editing it keeps it real. I would rather have a video where you can enjoy the hobby too without feeling under pressure to please others. Keep it raw and real. Cheers M7FLL
got Home from work about an 90 minutes ago...Said hello to the wife, had a bit of a chat while we got my food ready. Poured a large small drink and looked for something to watch while I had my evening meal...Oh look and hour video from Cal...goodie....So an hour later I've had my food and now a couple of large small drinks and I have been entertained and learn't some stuff...Great Video Cal
Cal I've just watched your video it was extremely interesting worthwhile watching and for those that complain it's too long they can switch off but you got no reason to apologise for what you do and how long it takes accident video enjoyed it thank you very much
@@cyrilwoolf8848 Folks could always skip a bit, probably miss a gem or 2 though 🙂
Large small drink.. Love it! HAHA
I enjoy watching all the projects. I like that you leave the UH-OH's in. I had to look back to see the video length because it didn't seem too long. Looking forward to more on both projects. Maybe we can make a contact one day.
Yes, that would be fine!
And I thought my rotator was a nightmare to wire up ! Good stuff Cal, can't wait to hear it on air.
Geez Stu!
Plot and scheme ha ha ha... I have been following you for nearly 5yr. Your foundation vids and the rest is as they say history. It's great watching your exploits. Cheers Cal, 73
Bless you Gary!
@DXCommanderHQ No, thank you. You have a knack of explaining in simple terms. Cutting the bs, just showing and doing. Oh amd you being shit scared at times of late 😉😄.
@@garyh8315 HAHA
I love the long videos, always a learning experience and finding new ideas to try.Thanks, Cal.
OK!
Callum I have to say and I’m probably saying this for everyone (well almost everyone) I’m loving this project very much. It really doesn’t matter how long or how short your video is, I’ll still watch it. Don’t stress, you’re doing a cracking job man. Even the wife is enjoying watching 🤔. Best 73s 🤙🤙🤙
Your poor wife! LOL
I'm really enjoying following this series Callum. I'm recovering from rotator cuff surgery so my build won't be for a few months but I was looking through the DXCommander website pricing out monoband 40m components and imagine my surprise to find you're already selling a monoband 40m 4-square kit! I'll be picking one up when my arm is a bit closer to functional again.
Thanks for all of your work. Love your videos!
Cheers!
73, Adrian K7RJS (an expat Scot living in the U.S.)
Yes.. I'll have to review that 4-sq product and update it.
Don’t apologise on time it takes as long as it takes. Love watching keep up the great work.
Loved the video Cal. Made for a nice respite from the holiday activities, while holed up in the ham shack!
Nice one!
Loved it, can't wait for the next installment. 👍
Coming soon!
The length was fine since I wanted to learn more about the 4 square antenna. Thanks for doing it.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video Cal. I know it takes a lot of time to create these. You do a great job with the content and editing.
My favorite video was the bizarre world of 160m nets
Yes.. Once in a lifetime that one!
Awesome video Cal. When we do phasing transmission lines for the antennas of an airport ILS system, we use a vector volt meter to verify that all of the coax have the same electrical length. I’m looking forward to the rest of the 4 square install…. Cheers, Bill KC2KNA
Great tip!
Watched it all. Will watch again. Going outside to work on my 40 meter vertical and parasitic director and reflector.
Haha do it!!
Hello Lord Callum: Thank you for this antenna video old chap. IMHO your detailed explanation was spot on. You really lucked out cause tomorrow ML& S has their open house. I really expect you to make a celebrity appearance & brighten things up with your expert opinions, whit, & humor. God Bless my friend, stay safe, & my best to Wendy and the dogs. TMP, Unit 22 from N.J.
I was at the Open Day :)
Great video, Cal. I've been following your 4 square series from the beginning. Can't wait to see you get it working.
Me too!
Loved it Callum, even this long format of you construction of the 4-square. Enjoyed i with a (Indian) Single Malt🥃
Single Malt. I approve :)
I can’t wait to see how this performs. Thank you es 73 NF6P
Hopefully fun!
Brilliant Cal and a really interesting project , Cheers
Thank you Cal for bringing us along 😊can’t wait to hear u huge signal on 40. I hear 40m AM 7280-90 has been lively daily 😊
I love the longer videos Cal!!! Thank you!!
Yes OK, thanks for the feedback.
Love the long format of plotting and scheming !
Copied!
These project videos are great 👍🏻
Awe thanks!
This was a great video and yes it was a bit longer than normal but well worth it. Thanks Calum, 73 and take care. Vic de KE8JWE
Tnx!
Lovely video Cal. Thanks and 73!
Brilliant!
Hi Callum, you gave us what we got but we love every minute of it great work.
I was in a radio shop the other week and i was told the dx commander was a portable antenna not permanent lol i might write the full story one day on the discord lol
Great work 👍🏽
I mean.. like they know? If they don't stock it - they can't sell it.. How long has my 12.4 been up?
@@DXCommanderHQ yes like they know 😂 well I am sure you would of found out by now.
If I was to write the small story on the discord where would you like me to put it ? Not the greatest writer but I was pi**ed off with them as I took the time to go in and it's not close.
@@m7trsradio Just tell me which outlet it was.. Email is fine. Don't need long story..
Looking good so far Callum. BTW I love your long format videos. 73 Joe
Ah! OK Joe. Copied!
Great Callum. FYI I am a big fan of the long videos!
Good to know! Tnx!
All coming together great! Nice one Callum!
Thanks 👍
very interesting Cal tnx
Great fun ! We getting our first snow in NY . Storm warning 1 to 2 feet ! . Just have to waterproof dummy load. I have one of them dry loads. They smell a bit of carbon when heat them up first time. Just a big carbon rod inside . You can test Acom 2000 on that load but 10 seconds is all you get . It will get quite hot after 10 seconds at 1.5 KW . That 75 ohm coax is good stuff. all copper. 73
Yes, 10 seconds.. About!
Super video takes as long as it takes great feeling when its done and working
Yes it does!
You are a true ham and an Elmer!
Awe thanks!!
Excellent work and interesting bit of footage as well . Thank You
Many thanks!
interesante proyecto, esperare el video de la antena finalizada, saludos desde Chile CE4UGI 73, muchas gracias por compartir
Long videos are brilliant. Thank you 👍🏻
Thast's nice to hear. Thanks!
I have a horizontal switchable and steerable array for 40 meters, an HRS 2/2/.2.
It is a very fun toy, it can be rotated and phased to different directions and elevations, and it can be multibanded with open line.
Still building the phasing box, at the moment I drive it manually.
Well, well, well... I had no doubt in my mind that this was going to be a very interesting video to watch, and you certainly didn't disappoint, my friend.
I don't know whether you remember ( probably not) , but about five, nay, maybe six years ago I said to you, that I really enjoy watching your videos (especially the project ones)
As they remind me of a programme I used to watch with my dad...the programme in question, was called "Out of Town" with Jack Hargreaves, in so much you talk through a project
worts and all, which in my humble opinion makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable to watch, and it blooming well does. hi hi. The effort you put into these projects not just as a video log for yourself but also for everyone within the hobby to enjoy ( and we do ever so much) I don't think you realise how much you as a "content creator" pass on to joe public.
which in turn inspires peeps to go off & do their own projects, smaller they may be ,but you lay the foundation for people to build on! thanks so much for a very interesting watch Callum,
the longer the better I say! best 73.
Yes.. Jack Hargreaves had a way about him!
@@DXCommanderHQ, As do you, Callum as do you!
Love all the work and long vids are great. KB3NG
OK Thanks!
very nice, looking forward to seeing the finished results. Good luck de Greg N0ZHE
Thanks 👍
nice video Cal, watched it with the XYL J88VL / VP2EVL and we both enjoyed it.. tnx & 73 🎙Ira
Awesome! Thank you!
Good job! Looks like you've got a well thought out plan...
It's coming along..
Ok am I the only one that thought Cal should have played the Benny Hill chase music for when Cal was hammering in the post for the outdoor control box?
I am guessing you could also use LMR400-75 or RG11 for the phasing cables out to the antennas. Great job Cal cant wait to see/hear it working.
As long as it's 75 ohm and VF at around 85% then yes.
Flash back to the 80’s with controller for the 11m Super Scanner 💪🏻😎
Very inspiring and informative. Thanks!
My pleasure!
Great video Callum!
Tnx!
With all those sticker you will have your Christmas Presents all sorted now 🙂
Pleased to see you are wearing your Prisoner jacket again
Yet another interesting project.
Oh yes, my woolly pyjama top!
👍
Fantastic Cal, brilliant!
Mike you old fruit! Nice to see you again in the comments!
Great Job Cal! Thank you.
Good ant. I built half of one lp, goes well. Look forward to hearing you on 40m. 73 zl3xdj
Yes Brian.. That'll be fun.
Love that antenna,hope to have it soon.73
Sheep are looking mint
Yum
Callum... Ive been debating this extensively and im wondering how does the 4-square compare to a single 40m vertical with a beverage ant or phased active receive verticals ?
We don't know yet.. But checking with the people who DO have a 4-square it's only a short climb down from a yagi.
Hope all the phase lines fit Cal.... Three will fit for sure but will the fourth in line with the tower fit?
Yep, there's enough space Roly - JUST!
@@DXCommanderHQ Great, I was a little concerned that you were too far away from center for your mounting pole. There is not a great deal of wriggle room so to speak....
Thank you Cal great video. 73 K4GDF
Cal, I'd like to see the schematic and a bit more explanation of what's going on inside the box shown at 47:20 I see two 1:1 choke baluns wound on type 2 mix. Is this configured as a 4:1? Or perhaps a 1:4 seeing the impedance of the vertical will be lower than 36 ohms due to the interaction with the other elements. Keep up the good work OM. 73
You know.. in the edit - I realised I didn't spend any time on that, sorry!
Luv it!!!!!!!!!!
Great :)
So what you're not saying here explicitly, is that the center mast/tower/whatever functions as a parasitic reflector, making this configuration into a 2-element Yagi in each direction (based on which is the active element). True? But don't the other antennas also act like reflectors (or would they be directors), since "everything affects everything", and how would they affect the signal from the active element? Is that reflected (no pun) in your model?
No.. The whole idea is to completely "remove" the mast all together from the equation.
what has happened to the NJ4Z triangular array project? Is/was a home brew project and while I appreciate all thats going into deploying the store bought DXE system, home brew is much more interesting.........I am in the testing phase of my version of John's array......cheers from New England to Old England, Mike, K1FNX near Boston
The Triangle is still going up. I just have the one pair of hands.
Video length ??? Just do what you do,,, folks can watch or not ! Some of us are so tied up doing other things in our heads that we don’t enjoy the task at hand 😵💫 I watched this twice,,, all the way through because the two antennas, the yagi and the 4 square need a lot, an awful lot, of thought planning and building plus video and editing ,,, you do an excellent job of it all. ✅💯
But you would expect that from an Antenna Alchemist.✨ ⚗️ 🤔 🧙
73. 💙
Ha. OK, thanks for tip.
Callum 300/7.175=41.811 / 4=10.452 x .85 VF= 8,884 so cut cable a little longer put Pl 259 on one end connect to antenna analyzer tune freq. to 7.175 leave other end of coax open
trim open end until X=0 do all feed lines and you will have 1/4 wave or 90 degree lines
best Al W4ALO
Yes, I make it 8.88. Which is what I actually said in the previous video. No idea where 8.55 came from!
@@DXCommanderHQ No Problem just checking the math for you buddy best Al
I’m just missing a field, 4 poles, a switching system, 75 ohm coax and a shed load of wire 😂 one day maybe?
Ady, don't worry.. You'll coming to Holly Farm to test it mate!
@41:18 I hope he hasn't cut yet. "8.885" is on the screen, but he said "8.55" multiple times. 😕
INdeed, don't worry.. It's 8.88.
1:27 Your lambdas are backwards lol You appear to have used the IPA symbol ʎ instead of the lambda λ symbol. OCD alert! 😀
Like I give a shit.
@@DXCommanderHQ Real nice Callum. Not really what I expected from you.
Nerd.
😂👍🏻
started watching forgot i had started running a bath luckely did not over flow lol
Woah!
oh - it's white stuff! Must be from white planes. bemi, snowman. 73
and apropos colo(u)rs: my fav method is resistor color code: black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, grey, white; so red is black and + is - ;)
Just like me impatient. Ha Ha Full Blown ADHD
HAHA
Thanks for sharing'all the good stuff.
Is it just me or does he just constantly talk as if his audience is from usa ?
"He" is me and it's me who reads the comment. So ask your question and stop being a *****.
Quite like the long format, cheers Cal !!! 73
Ah! OK :)
Thanks Callum, super interesting as always. Loved the video. 2W0IEP 73
Ah cool.