6 Meter Band Opening & ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes!

[cnttaylor]

Can't wait to get some 6 meter equipment . Looks like a lot of fun. 73

[stingray743]

@usnerdoc Have you tried the VX-8 with the 6m dipole? If so, I would LOVE to see a video!

[USNERDOC]

@stingray743 - VX-8 doesn't do USB unfortunately ;-(

[stingray743]

@USNERDOC Haha I know that :-p I meant on FM.

[USNERDOC]

@stingray743 - understood . . . well as you know there are mixed modes on 6m . . . I sure do wish the VX-8 did have USB mode as that would be a nice package. Just between you and I, that is how I figured out that the VX-8 did not have USB. I had it hooked up to my little dipole but could not make contacts . . . ONLY THEN did I read the manual to figure out there was no USB!

[edarotag84]

Howdy US NERD OC, I wish it was 44F here, but instead it's 84F today, glad to see you're posting vids again

Tex

[USNERDOC]

@edarotag84 - Howdy! Thanks ;-)

[jasonization1]

I'm envious of you. I've tried to contact the ISS multiple times with no luck. I think my only problem is they arent ever on when they are passing over. Thanks so much for your videos though! They are very helpful. I've had my license since march of 2011 (Rough guess) and am just now getting over the fear of pressing that little PTT button. Thanks again for the videos and your interest in Amateur Radio!

KF7OIR

[USNERDOC]

@jasonization1 - I think the bigger problem is that they are not on the radio except for scheduled school contacts ;-(

I still listen, however until they decide to use some of there off time for guys like us ISS / NA1SS will remain silent.

73! de KF7ETX / David

[wcgems]

Goes to show how the public doesnt really understand what amateur radio is. The neighbor needs to be given an intro course, and maybe we will gain one more for the cause.

[USNERDOC]

@wcgems - Well said!

[watrocket]

I look forward to see your video on mfg the dipole antenna!

[MrM2hb]

No action today.

[ristin59]

*****

[mostlymichaelcanada]

Going for my ham ticket in about a month. Is it super hard? I'm using hamtestonline for studying.

[USNERDOC]

@mostlymichaelcanada - Just study . . . trust me, if I can do it anyone can. Good luck!

[hazeywolf]

Thanks for sharing, 73!

[Tacticalgearhead]

One of these days I will get an HF rig, I already have the General License heheheh and a power source. Opps, need an antenna too. :) 73

[K4PAD]

Doc, just heard a guy in Beaverton, OR -- Wasn't able to reach him but heard him about 44, S5

[K4PAD]

@K4PAD on 10M

[USNERDOC]

@K4PAD - Will have to catch up with you again on 10m . . . I am on a road trip to Seattle for family business.

[ke4wsh]

well not all truckers!!!

[USNERDOC]

@ke4wsh - very true . . . thought of that AFTER the comment . . . my bust!

[beast12101]

great way to spend the afternoon

[cveasey]

@USNERDOC Keep the Ham radio videos coming I really enjoy them. I am thinking about making some Ham related videos we don't have a lot of people making them lately. what camera are you using? The flip Mino?

[USNERDOC]

@cveasey - Thanks! That was a combination of my Canon and a Flip Mino HD.

[kyleduplessie]

love your videos about ham radio

[ArtisanTony]

Very cool! I still want to get into amateur radio at some point.

[USNERDOC]

@ArtisanTony - You won't regret getting involved in HAM radio ;-)

Alex may get a kick out of it as well!

[ArtisanTony]

@USNERDOC do you recommend an entry point mobile radio?