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@shabbarvejlani 5 күн бұрын

Thank You for sharing!

@allenmcgee9379 Ай бұрын

Wise purchase my favorite radio, I have two!

@Zayne_24 Ай бұрын

I learned something that air traffic controllers do to talk to aircraft which is an interface with rs232. They really shouldn’t release that stuff to the public people can always do that to mess with aircraft pilots. But I find it very interesting. I didn’t graduate from high school but I feel so much smarter than what I was in school. Great video btw I’m getting my radio license

@that_kai_person 2 ай бұрын

What is the model of the tripod? 4X5KD, thanks in advance :D

@rfquests Ай бұрын

It's the GABIL GRA-ULT01 MK3

@W6OBB 2 ай бұрын

I think all those insects flying around would run me off before the snake. 😅

@rfquests 2 ай бұрын

Fair point: the rattlesnake did at least retreat under a rock!

@davidbrennan5 2 ай бұрын

I bought one and I like it a lot, great receive on this unit, well made and very versatile. I purchased from a shop in Japan and basically got the FC-50 tuner for free.

@skepticalmechanic 2 ай бұрын

Great radio… good decision 😊

@Snek03 3 ай бұрын

So… what’s the model name? Where can I get it? Any product links?

@rfquests 3 ай бұрын

This is the GABIL Radio GRA-7350T. We got ours on Amazon.

@Snek03 3 ай бұрын

@@rfquests Thanks!

@w1rcp 4 ай бұрын

Don’t go south!

@rfquests 4 ай бұрын

Haha, I stayed on the course a little better this time!

@jamespuckett6457 4 ай бұрын

Good job, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cut my wire too short! Building antennas is a fun, learning experience.

@rfquests 4 ай бұрын

For sure!

@chrismckenna5361 5 ай бұрын

Can you provide more detail on your use of the screen. I have the same antenna and have not had much luck tuning g up with the screen

@rfquests 4 ай бұрын

The video I posted titled "Testing the Magic Carpet with a SOTA/POTA Activation of Currahee Mountain" goes into more detail on setting up and using the Magic Carpet. Hope that helps!

@radioman3229 5 ай бұрын

I do POTA, I started with the aluminum screen, but now I use a faraday cloth. The faraday cloth works just as well, but it folds up to about a 1"x6"x8" size. I also noticed if you remove the rubber feet on some of those tripods... you do not need to hook ground straps from the tripod to the "majic Carpet"... the tripod will ground it just as well sitting on top of the "carpet". Great video, thanks for all your shared eperiences. NS9T 73!

@ronniet5680 5 ай бұрын

Ditto

@Zayne_24 5 ай бұрын

What box did you use

@rfquests 5 ай бұрын

I used the Strongway 20in. Plastic Waterproof Storage Case from Northern Tool.

@prabinkafle5117 5 ай бұрын

Best wishes from Nepal 🇳🇵

@Swamp-Fox 6 ай бұрын

That will definitely speed me up! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

@AA0Z 6 ай бұрын

Rattlesnake, what about all those files!!!! OMG....

@rfquests 6 ай бұрын

LOL, they must really like the smell of sunscreen!! Glad there weren't that many snakes up there...

@AD6DMDennis 6 ай бұрын

Omg, my worst fear on trails.

@rfquests 6 ай бұрын

It was right under a crevice of a rock: we made extra sure to watch our steps going down after seeing it!

@GamePlayer48484 6 ай бұрын

love seeing someone passionate about a hobby

@fubarsnafu4994 6 ай бұрын

love my 891

@AA0Z 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@ea6wu 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! 73'

@jdailey19811 6 ай бұрын

Congrats! I have had mine for about a year. Great radio for just about any need.

@realPinkfong 6 ай бұрын

Why is it risky?

@Swamp-Fox 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new FT-891!

@Mykelfromtexas 6 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@USMCDAD47 6 ай бұрын

I like 468/freq (Mhz) better

@Crusty_Camper 6 ай бұрын

Another interesting video. I intend to try this idea with the mesh screen and I've got it ready. I use a mag mount to support a hamstick on my car for 40,20 and 10m and would like to do this on my RV but it is aluminium so the magmount won't hold. So I bought a stainless steel square about 30cm on a side with the intention of adhering this to the RV roof to give something for the magmount to grab. But in the meantime, I am planning to do the following - 1. Put the stee plate on the ground, 2 lay the mesh on top, 3 Fix the magmount on top, sandwiching the mesh. I hope to get results as good as yours ! 73, Pete M0 KNQ

@Crusty_Camper 6 ай бұрын

This is a very clear video guide to setting up an EFHW for 40,20,15 and 10m. Thanks for being honest about the slightly tricky parts ! 73, Pete M0KNQ

@rfquests 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely, and glad you enjoyed the video!

@Crusty_Camper 6 ай бұрын

@@rfquests I did indeed, and set up my own yesterday, following your guidance. The curious thing is it works well on 10,12,15,17 and 20 but not so great on 40. I wasn't expecting such good results on 12 and 17, so I am going to live without 40 on this wire, for now. I think the wire may still be too long but I don't want to mess it up. 73 !

@baycpp 7 ай бұрын

What is the youre using app?

@sfsprogram 6 ай бұрын

Robot36

@rfquests 6 ай бұрын

I used Robot36.

@JungleJungle-q4z 6 ай бұрын

Love that!!

@thomashardy9994 7 ай бұрын

I setup on the back porch with an antenna in the yard. Good practice for when you go out into the wild. 😂

@rfquests 7 ай бұрын

For sure!

@mtnhiker1440 7 ай бұрын

Got the same box works great

@2007Roush 7 ай бұрын

How did you cure the paracord to the wire ? Just curious about that one part ?

@rfquests 7 ай бұрын

I used heat shrink tubing.

@TankRadio 8 ай бұрын

Rock, looks like your having a blast

@rfquests 8 ай бұрын

This meet went MUCH better than my first solo attempt!

@jordanclarke2996 8 ай бұрын

Have you taken it poetable yet? How do you like it. :)

@rfquests 8 ай бұрын

We've taken it out several times, and the setup works very well. Keeps everything organized!

@Swamp-Fox 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the activation! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

@ve7ajk 8 ай бұрын

Always fun getting DX on a SOTA. Looks like a nice day for it too.

@rfquests 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@MikeN2MAK 8 ай бұрын

Looks like a great time!

@rfquests 8 ай бұрын

It was. We were quite surprised when we got out of the truck and saw the summit we didn't have to hike to!

@TankRadio 8 ай бұрын

I have that camping table and radio. Keep it up, you will break into that pile up

@rfquests 8 ай бұрын

That camping table is so versatile, and we've been happy with the 991. I went back to that frequency the next day and made that QSO!

@TankRadio 8 ай бұрын

@@rfquests winning, you rock

@willian.direction6740 8 ай бұрын

I might seem like Mr know everything. Set up with the radio on the opposite side to your writing hand. For eg mic in left hand pencil in right with the radio sitting on your left side. Your 2nd Op could sit facing the opposite way to you. In my case my SOTA buddy does SSB first then I do CW second with the same kit.

@willian.direction6740 8 ай бұрын

Wind your antenna wire figure 8 on your pinky and thumb never tangle again.

@willian.direction6740 8 ай бұрын

Well done have a good 2024 SOTA season. Mine starts in March. vk5cz ..

@KB9VBRAntennas 9 ай бұрын

Very nice activation. Thanks for sharing your experience with the 'magic carpet.'

@rfquests 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's a little cumbersome to carry on a pack, but the benefits are well worth it. Also, I really enjoy your content. Our very first antenna was a J-Pole we bought from you right after we got our Technician's Licenses! 73, Rebecca KO4KVG