K7AGE Goes to Beijing

I visited Beijing China during the first week in March 2008. I was able to visit with several Beijing hams, their homes, the CRSA and a club station. I had a great day. Hams are great the world over!

Read more about Ham Radio in China from Larry's, KH6ITY, article at ARRL -
http://www.arrl.org/news/cq-china

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[dhinz23]

Just yesterday, I was wondering if they have Hams in China. I didn't expect to find the answer so fast. Excellent video.

[K7AGE]

@dhinz23 I have been to Beijing several times but were unable to find and meet up with the local hams. It was my video postings and comments from a couple of Chinese hams that I was able to make a connection. Lu, Gordon and the rest are a great bunch of guys. I hope that someday that I may return to China and meet them again.

[sz42781]

VERY COOL! I like the military and homemade stuff!You should have went out for some Chinese beers LOL! Have another question for you? I am just getting into the hobbie and want to learn morse so I orderd two of these 10$ kits called the pixie 2 it transmitts CW. My plan is to give one to my friend who lives close and practice, using our scanners as recivers. its only like 250 Mv "dont laugh"LOL, how far could you expect to transmmit with that say with a 20 ft wire antenna mile or two,less?

[K7AGE]

We did have a few beers. I don't know anything about the transmitter, but the local hams will not appreciate hearing you on the ham bands, and the government may also feel the same way. Randy

[matthew376]

Another excellent video from this publisher

[K7AGE]

I was over in China week of Not 3, but was unable to meet up with my Beijing friends. Bummer, Randy

[remnant1978]

God I love you-tube, Where else can folks watch such unique clips?? Threw my TV out years ago!

[BigAlexB1Blues]

I love China ( I have been there twice myself)and I love HAM. Best of both worlds. Thank you Randy for your great work and wisdom.

Your friend from Chicago,IL...Big Alex.

[kn9ioutom]

TNX FER ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO DE K9IOU CHICAGO 73

[elainefang1]

great video K7AGE...i love it... i am iw9hnw from Italy and am going to Beijing next month and i'd love to see what you saw... i actually live in dalian which is northeast of china.... but i couldnt found any ham radio but after i saw your video on youtube, it makes me really wanna go visit BJ... so if you have the contact no. for this chinese radio sports association place that would be fab!!! thank you! 73

[2627mhz]

Kj4qvs Shawn here i love this video.

[todkapuz]

I really need to get my HF rig back on the air... your videos have been a great inspiration to get back on the air in general. One of these days i can do some world travels and have such a fun experience! William KC5QYO

[km6xz]

Many people posted that they wished they could travel to such interesting places. You really can, but few Americans do, only about 18% even have a passport. Airfare is cheaper than ever, more countries are accessible than ever and easier to navigate. Just go, anywhere, and it will open your eyes to other cultures, you will never be the same. But avoid tourist stuff and seek out average citizens for a much different and warmer, exciting experience.

[km6xz]

@kc7fys That is really true, the mass consumer trends in most of the world is swamping cultural differences which is sad. I've been in 86 countries, met few Hams however because I did not seek them out.

My first first visit to China was in the 80s and Soviet Union was 1976, both with long histories of unique and wonderful cultures but much of the uniqueness is being lost to globalization of consumer habits. I live in Russia now and the society has changed radically since the 70s or even 2001

[km6xz]

@hunt555fish You might be surprised how many have basic foreign language skills but many are too shy for fear of making a mistake to speak with strangers.

Tourists seldom interact with anyone except in the tourism and hospitality industries in countries they visit. Here in Russia for example I doubt I know anyone under 30 who does not understand basic English or other European language yet many will start by saying they do not know the language.

[kb2wye]

Nice video but should have faded out music when you started talking. A little intro but at 2:11 its distracting from your words... Rich