your SWR readings on two different coaxial cables RG-213 / Velocity Factor .66, LMR-400 / Velocity Factor .84. Additionally, were your cable lengths exactly the same? Taking this into account, did you zero your Analyzer with a Short/Open/Load (50 ohms) ??? If you didn’t, the readings aren’t accurate! BTW, real LMR-400 if purchased from Times Microwave is superior to RG-213.

The ground wire on your grounding box looks very poor to me. I don’t run my indoor bonding bar outside as that gives lightning a path into the house. I bond everything in shack together and depend on the units with three wire plugs to ground at main breaker box.

I purchased the Scantenna and it performs great. I use it on a mag mount for my Uniden SDS 100 when traveling. Everything in my area is encrypted so the only opportunity I get to scan is during a road trip. I keep the Scantenna, and related scanner equipment, in a bag so I just pick up and go. I would try the 2m/440 antenna but I already have an NMO roof mount antenna installed on roof center.

I can't seem to find those coax dual port connectors for cb coax? Thanks

What kind of license is needed to use this radio?

Agreed - Icom as well as many OEM's have WAY OVERPRICED accessories!!! Many of which ought to be included with the radio itself. (sigh)

Thanks for this video since I just purchased the FTM-500 during the Holiday sales at Gigaparts. I certainly will use these tips for sure.

Would have been really nice if you would have shown and discussed coax connection

The only reason you bond your equipment is for electrical. What you did serves no purpose. The ground rod must be bonded to the ground rod at the mains. It just run your ground wire to the grounding rod at the mains. Lightening ground is worthless. Disconnect your coax. Any stray RF is an outside issue.

The only reason you bond your equipment is for electrical. What you did serves no purpose. The ground rod must be bonded to the ground rod at the mains. It just run your ground wire to the grounding rod at the mains. Lightening ground is worthless. Disconnect your coax. Any stray RF is an outside issue.

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I love how straightforward and easy to understand you made this video. Very helpful👍 Thank you!👽

I think you left out how to program "tone" or continuos tone squelch necessary to access most US repeaters.

Thank you for giving a good overview & thank you for helping others to understand that different people with different needs/goals/constraints may choose to use different types of cable for valid reasons. The best choice in one situation may not be the best choice in another. This presentation helps people to make informed decisions.

I went through the entire process for it to tell me I am unauthorized to open MyView? I don't wish to purchase anything, from your video you state in a few days you get the ability to open my view portal insinuating it's automatic. can you elaborate on this? was it a simple email to them to get it open? immediately confused.

Very good video... I have been thinking about purchasing a DX Commander Classic Style Antenna to install and leave up 24/7..? I live in Northeastern Pa and get some nasty winter weather... Watching these videos have been of great interest to me... Thanks de KC3ZDW 73

Thanks for the EDUCATION, and getting to the point.The only thing I'm confused about is when i try to order cable for my AnyTone 778uv the description says (CB)., How do i know if its for amateur radio and not for a CB. Thanks again and looking forward to more of your videos. KC1TSV Ct.

Tnx. FYI…The wrist strap is not for carrying the radio. It’s a safety lanyard in case you drop the radio.

Great information. Thanks for the clear explanations.

Try a discone antenna

As a ham, is there an all in one transceiver for both aviation and amateur ? I am learning to get my PPL and have had a FCC Amateur radio license since 1982. Love to have both 2m and aviation transceiver...

Looks great. Your shack ground rod should be bonded to your home ground rod though to prevent ground loops, provide a low impedance path to ground, and equalize voltage potentials.

Does Icom offer a microphone extension cable to go along with the separation cable???

If I am not operating during lightning storm and disconnect my radio and power supply. Do I really need a ground rod? I’m now aware RF ground is to eliminate noise. Thanks for the tips. I’ve been confused on this topic!

Finally a usefull video on groups setup, thank you. Coming from an Anytone DMR and the phraseology on Icom confused me. Good info, thanks again👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Is it possible to run just the scope without the waterfall?

Nice work... How did the Hot Glue hold up to the elements ? Thank You KC3ZDW 73

Looks great, but might I add that you use a bronze grounding connector on the ground rod. It would be much better if you used a single barrel lug to attach the #8 to your ground bus.

When the automatic function is on, does it also make the change to the repeater tone automatically? Thank you for the video. It was very helpful.

Informative video. Suggest that you turn off the Beep for videos. They sound louder on the video than you may hear live.

I'm wondering this thing works with tablet touch pencil ? Anyone knows ?

How does one handle memory bank programming?

Yaesu really missed the mark. Smaller screen, more physical buttons. It's 2024. How about bluetooth pair to phone, full programming access in the app, integrated ARRL repeater book, freq banks, APRS messages from phone? Yaesu still making radios like it 1996.

Man. Only hearing audi out of the left channel was meh.

GigaParts no longer has this antenna. Or i can't find it on their website. The tallest they have is 25ft.

Is there correct to put SWR meter between a coax and a transceiver? Thank you and "73" .

Great video! Showing the location and connections of everything helped me get a better idea of how to do this. Your shack is awesome! Thanks for the great video!

I'm just having trouble setting up the channel. How do I set the steps

Great video! I've been hearing good things about these!

Hi how I can the band end configure sellf in the frequency range?

Thanks for video. Until recently, I was unaware you could purchase rope specifically made for guying. Before that, I bought some rope from the hardware store and it lasted just 6 months. The rope I have now looks similar to yours and has held up all summer with no signs of deteriorating. 73 AI4ES

Keep your antenna structure standing by following these simple tips. Don't jeopardize your equipment or anyone's safety by having your antenna come crashing down.

Thank you.. i want one now

Thnx for the video. I found it useful. 73! SA6KOL

BT remote makes radio crash. no good! total garbage!

Can anyone explain to me how to input the longitude coordinate. -77.8596 ? How do I find the Minus - before 77?

Just wanted to say, thanks. I don’t play radio often, but received a text this afternoon that the local club’s van/repeater was going on air for a test. That is when I realized I didn’t know how to manually set the off-set for the repeater. Consulted the op manual, but your video helped. 73.

I don't know who actually manufactures this antenna, but I have seen the Comet CHA-250, the Diamond BBV-7 and the Jetstream JTV680. Same package, just a different name printed on the big plastic envelope. I got one used at a hamfest, the Jetstream versions, and it says nothing about minimum recommended elevation when installed. Mine is up 10 feet and my SWR matches their specs except on 10 & 6 meters. I consider it a utility antenna. I run FT4 & FT8 on mine primarily on the 60M/40M/30M/20M bands at 5 - 15 watts. It works. tThe he tilted full-wave loop for 40 meters with a tuner at my last QTH worked better, but my urban lot is too small for that antenna. I seldom rate anything on the questionable (x) Stars out of 5, but maybe a 4 out of 5? The poor performance above 20 meters was disappointing, but I have other antennas there... De WB2VUO in Amherst, NY

I bought my Comet CHA 250-B antenna. It came with a box full of rocks. You can throw a rock further than you can talk on that antenna. I sent the antenna back but kept the rocks.

I don't understand 1 thing here, so help me out. As this antenna is typed as a Ground plane antenna (as a lot 1/4 wave verticals are) I don't get what are you using for the ground plane? Otherwise you would need radials.