Youtubers on the air

[CCWSig]

Randy could you or anyone explain a little bit about how that cross banding works? I'm very new and will be testing for both my technicians, and general license in about 2 weeks. I understand Munichman dialed your node via the echolink, but how did you patch that into the HF frequency to talk to elaine is that all done through the echolink software with radio control? Thanks I really appreciate it, and its amazing what technology lets us do now.

[K7AGE]

@CCWSig Hi, I'm not sure if the echolink was really linked to the HF radio. The HF mic may have been just picking up the audio.

[fulviotesta]

great to see how a radio station, also on HF antennas in order to modulate from 160 meters to 10 meters and 6 meters. I have recently entered this wonderful world of radio, but I have little ability to pay but really want to do. I wish I could make the contest with America and around the world chgiedo information to you that you are a pilot of the frequencies that make antenna to make a one-off fee and you are in attendance. Greetings from Trieste, Italy Fulvio 73 IV3CDB

[tjbewick]

director accounts with long videos are still available google 'director accounts"

Great videos Randy, I am working on a remote station with same software, thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

73

tom

n2bew

[assphincter]

This is a really cool video. Thanks!

[tonyridlen]

Randy,

I'm unemployed at the moment so I can't but equipment for my station but as soon as I get work I'll be buying my equipment.

73's.

KC9QVE

[Donsshack]

I've been inactive for years, but this got my interest. I am not a contester, just love old time rag chew. I used to do the BRTN on 2m about 15 years ago. Listening lately, the bands are not crowded like they used to be. Could be my messed up antenna, gotta work on it this year, and blow the dust off the rig. Enjoy your many vids Randy, thanks!

73 de kc8qfp aka Don

[K7AGE]

The reason that the bands may seen not as crowded is that we are at the bottom of the sun spot cycle now. Listen during a contest weekend and the bands come alive. Randy

[Donsshack]

This looks great!

Is there a regular sked for YTers?

time/freq?

A YT net would be kewl.

[matthew376]

ok thx for the reply

[matthew376]

how the hell did you get a thirty three minutes video time allowance?

[K7AGE]

When youtube first started you could sign up for director accounts, which allowed longer than 10 minute videos. I don't think youtube offers director accounts anymore. Randy

[thecooldude9999]

@K7AGE they don't, but if you make good videos, they will send an email to you saying you can upload more than 25 minutes

[badboy81791]

could i talk to u with echolink with 2 meter or 6 meters? chris-KC9NRV

[K7AGE]

Yes, if you find a 2 or 6 meter echolink node to connect to my echolink node. Randy

[KE7RDM]

Randy, why was Elaine using USB on 40M? Correct me if im wrong but isnt it standart procedure to use LSB for 40M? Also, thanks for the echolink contact a little while back, i look forward to the next Youtuber Party on HF. Hope to talk to you then!

Peter D

KE7RDM

[K7AGE]

We used a frequency that many military backpack radio operators use, and those radios only have USB. Randy

[shetland535]

Hi, Whats the box you have your mic plugged into?? Ian.

[K7AGE]

It is a Rigblaster Pro, sound card interface to the radio. Randy

[racing2803]

nice tell my what i need bye.

[chumlypage]

randy this is very cool ...I wish I could talk to you and elaine maybe soon...

73

[ce3pcn]

73´s for your work

Cristian

CE3PCN

CHILE

[bossman380]

Ive been watchin, and ive noticed that you and several other people have computer software. What is that for?

[K7AGE]

The software that you see is TRX-Manager. It controls the radio, watches DX spots and other features. I have a video on TRX, check it out. Another very popular, free, software is Ham Radio Deluxe. Randy

[bossman380]

Ok, great thanks!

[RacePointLight]

maybe you could add subtitled commentary in the edits of these filmed contacts to explain what might not be obvious to non hams?

[K7AGE]

Good point, I'll try and do more subtitles in the future. Randy

[w5yi]

Hey Randy when and where do you tubers meet on hf. This is so cool and I'm very interested in talking to you guys . 73 KI4HVN Andy J. Peltier

[K7AGE]

It has been a long time since we have tried to get on the air together. Maybe soon we will have to give it a try again. Randy

[man2fix4u]

Randy, Your videos are a very valuable resource for anyone curious about ham radio, and for hams like me looking to get back into the hobby, and the new technology we can use. I love the sound of the relays on your henry amp. You do a remarkable job on these videos, and I hope you keep it up! You deserve some kind of reward for your efforts in producing your videos. 73 N6TUA Alan.

[Muirtty]

When you guys QSYd to 20 meters did you switch to LSB?

[K7AGE]

No, we would have been on USB on 20. LSB below 20, USB 20 and above. Randy

[stevem1ers]

Hi Randy,

Thanks for all you Videos and i am just Building a new outside Shack and i will be installing a Video cam so i can send you some of my videos Randy Plus i have a Echolink the Number is 18424 and IRLP 5120 and Echolink in uk i was one of the First to set it up in uk . Also randy i did some linking with a program called Iphone back in 2000 well hope to talk to you soon and Thanks again May be one day i may here myself on a Youtub Video Hi

Steve M1ERS

[K7AGE]

Steve, thanks for watching. I am looking forward to seeing some video of your new shack. I have my echolink on during the weekends when I am around. K7AGE-L 3 Randy

[KB8DNQ]

Randy great contanct.Looks like alot of fun. Only a

tech. here hope 10m opens and we can hook up. 73'

Doug..

[johnny102marvin]

"can you hear me?"

"No, I can't hear you"

"Are you sure you can't hear me"

"Yeah, I'm positive...I can't hear you"

"Am I suppose to hear you?"

"Over"

"Over what?"

This conversation is over...did you hear that?" Ha!

[stuart782]

Randy;

Reminds me of getting a contact in Ireland from Australia on s9 only just above the QRM on 27 meg "childrens band" on 12 watts usb.

don't have any hf gear these days but love to try to make the contact on echolink. Will look for your K7AGE-L to come up on echolink and maybe make a sched.

73's

Stuart VK2FUND

[K7AGE]

Gee, I hope we did better than that!!! Look for my echolink node on during the weekends. Randy

[ki6esk]

Hi randy, looks like you guys had a good contact. Once I get my General, maby I will join in. 73, Curtis

[munichman1968]

Dear Randy, thank you very much for your kind help in me to get in direct contant to wa6ube! Please, stay tuned, I am preparing a video about my homebrew HF SSB transceiver. I think it will be available within the next few days! vy 73 de DG1MJH!

[K7AGE]

This sounds very interesting. Randy

[kc7fys]

Let's organize a CW sked as well, JA1WTO--I'm OK with that.

QTH: CHIBA, JAPAN

[litwardle]

Hey Randy! What a bummer! I didn't realise you had organised a sked! Shame I missed it. Hope to get you next time. Lee M3MSU

[ja1wto]

This is JA1WTO, Kei in Japan.

Good job! I enjoy video. I miss this historic event in real time. It was 4 in the morning local time in Japan.

Great ! 73's

[kc7fys]

QTH: CHIBA

NAME: Jonathan

Let's QRV with CW on HF if you are OK. I could organize a YouTube QSO.

VY 73,

JONATHAN es XYL SARAH

[K7AGE]

Johnathan, I don't operate CW. Setup a sked with Elaine. Randy

[kc7fys]

My reply was to JA1WTO. I'm in JA. 7J1AWL

Jonathan

[K7AGE]

Ok, have fun and make a video!

[vk3hfs]

This is what amateur radio is all about .. great stuff Randy.

[mschrader1971]

sounds and looks like you had fun maybe as soon as i upgrade my lic ill be able to chat with you on the radio....

[turnermedman]

hi randy, could you tell me elaine's youtube user name?

[K7AGE]

WA6UBE

[turnermedman]

thanks randy

[turnermedman]

great vid randy. long time since i worked the ham bands. what is an echo link?

[M3UBH]

Hi there Randy, these videos are great! i really enjoy watching them. i don't know if you received my e-mail but i would love to join in on a Youtube net meeting on HF maybe 20m.

Regards M3UBH chris

[K7AGE]

Chris, Hi, I saw your email, I just haven't gotten around to it! I heard you connect on echolink, but I was unable to get on the radio. We should try a sked to the UK. Randy

[wa6ube]

Nice job of editing .. !! .. We will have to try this again an a few weeks .. BTW, were you also able to download the video clips off of my tactical-link dot com website ??? -- Elaine

[w1cgt]

Hi, Nice job Randy looks great!! Did you get My Pix ? Foster w1cgt/c6awn