PintDrinker60

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@andrewverran3498 4 ай бұрын

Great work INDEED..there should be 2 little bump cutouts at the top at the back of the meter for 2 LEDS.., like on my W502, my W570has no illumination but the grooves are still there. My REVEX( same as Yaesu /Welz, i think they all copied WELZ ,as my REVEX has a WELZ circuit board) W502 has factory DC power not only for meter illumination but also for a TRUE POWERED PEP circuit , this meters power WILL NOT WORK unless it has DC 12-13.8 v , on the other my 4 band W570, which DOES NOT have DC power jack on the back , but ALSO has the AVG/PEAK pull out CALIBRATION knob on the front , ONLY uses a CAPACITOR to calculate PEP power, which is of course absolutely useless.. For a TRUE PEAK READING watt/power meter , the meter/circuit required DC voltage (battery like the BIRD PEP KIT) or the meter will not work , if it does work on PEP without power then its a poxy capacitor type setup which will give almost the same results on AVG, you probably wont get any positve needle swing but most likely negative swing under modulation. Peace.

@MoTown44240 5 жыл бұрын

In 2014 I don't think LED's in miniature form were available. I wonder if you could have used a clear tube bent in a "L" shape with black heat shrink along the length for the switch side of meter utilizing one LED for both sides of the meter. The black heat shrink around the clear plastic rod would keep the LED light focused through the rod. Do you think one LED in 2014 would have provided enough illumination? It probably doesn't matter since you are happy with your solution.

@dannycalk8051 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed it, Thanks I'm trying to learn MC wish me luck GBA 73

@jojojeep1 5 жыл бұрын

Damn brother you’re good at that, it’s like the old original texting. You have to have some memory, I have a hard time remembering my study for my technical

@patrickbaer3742 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah it was co6 SM Charlie ocean 6 Sierra Mike over

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

TNX Patrick. maybe we;ll see each other on 40 M.

@patrickbaer3742 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a contact with Cuba Lower Side Band 75 m I can't remember SM 6 BG I believe been a while when I get the money I'm going to go over to Cuba and have a couple of 40 weight with the old man however their 40 weight is more like mrs. Douglas coffee you know black syrup high hi hi

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Tnx. Best of luck..

@patrickbaer3742 5 жыл бұрын

For the love of God old man QRS I can only copy 13 words solid oh by the way s t f u

@NewmanVisual 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is so damn cool

@9Z4Y 6 жыл бұрын

Bob, thanks again for this video, if you scroll down , you will see i commented on this video 2 years ago can't believe it's been that long, BUT this was one of the very first videos I looked at at the start of my CW operations in Ham Radio, it was an inspiration to do CW and again I thank you, hope to catch you on the air Bob, 73 de 9Z4Y

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment. Ive been away wioth various issues for a long time but now the health is good. hope to hear you on 40meters, OM Best 73

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Its unforgivable that I dont reply as often as I shoukd and I apologize for that. Many thanks for the comment and best of luck with your endeavours

@irishbastard2815 6 жыл бұрын

not boring at all i am very intrested in stuff like this

@nelsonkorb 6 жыл бұрын

CQ CQ CQ DE PU3 NAB, PASSA A ESCUTA CORRE A BANDA E SINTONIZA

@nelsonkorb 6 жыл бұрын

podem ter rádio, mas que tipo, montagem caseira...? com sucatas,,?

@stevenlawhon3695 6 жыл бұрын

As if everyone can operate at that speed 30+WPM? Only with a decoder. and you send no faster than the slowest station.

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven. Its nothing special for me to be able to copy that fast. You see, I first learned morse back in 1964 when I was in high school. The Canadian army, at that time, would give CW tests to high school students who enrolled in the signal corps. I just took to it, I guess. But I ve been doing it a LONG , LONG time so it comes natural with 55 Yas experience, lol So its nothing special for an OLD bugger like me, lol. Thanks for the comment.

@RichNH 6 жыл бұрын

Good demo, I'm just learning the code now and you didn't bore me at all, just pure motivation. DE N1ZSC

@raver_90 6 жыл бұрын

Nice little demo Bob from Pete de M0BXU

@robinbillstrom4745 6 жыл бұрын

That was cool. Howe do you know wich letter you press?

@jeromegrzelak8236 6 жыл бұрын

One can also try a 1 k resistor kg6mn

@daftpunk9050 6 жыл бұрын

QSO with Cuba by CW is one of my HAM milestones.

@danielarnold4133 6 жыл бұрын

Great video (feeling very inspired)

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@rickymcdaniel6708 6 жыл бұрын

What do you use to power the led? And is it possible to do one with its own internal power like a 9volt batter instead of an external power supply to power the led and maybe a on and off switch for the light?

@PintDrinker60 6 жыл бұрын

Leads from the LED run thru an Anderson power pole and then to a rig runner fuse block. The rig runner is, of course, fed by the station 13.8V power supply. There is no reason why you couldn't use a 9v battery with the same resistor. The brightness of the LED would still be enough to do the job. Thanks for the comment.

@TheAio 5 жыл бұрын

@@PintDrinker60 i am sorry to say but I thought you died you se i fount this page with your picture and it says that you died in 2016. I'm glad you are ok i wanted to say that I saw your cw video more than 8 times and you inspired me to study for the ham licence. Anyway nice to see that you are ok and 73

@commanderia58 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video.-----Resistor 6,8 K OHM ??? 73" LU1XAL.

@PintDrinker60 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The Resitor was 680 Ohms Blu/gray/brown . Sorry its so hard to see. at 6:16 it stops shaking and comes into focus. Thanks for watching

@commanderia58 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FRIEND, I DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH VERY, I SEE THE CIRCUITS. 73 ",, QTH city Rio Gallegos, Province of Santa Cruz, South Argentina.

@olivestudios8902 7 жыл бұрын

very cool

@danwalkley304 7 жыл бұрын

My dad was a ham for many years.. he had to pass a Morse test.. No longer required these days.. I have a licence and didnt have to do morse. I think learning the abbreviations is just as hard as learning the code. Knowing how to operate.. Morse never interested me.. but it now intrigues me. Nice video.. and very informative. Mabe I'll send a CQ :) ALL THE BEST Dan (M6DFB)

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Dan. Morse just takes practice, thats all

@seankorean 7 жыл бұрын

MNI THX VA3IF, I'm newbie for CW. this video will be tutor video for me and my friends. de DS3PIL. 73.

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Tnx, Searn Best 73..

@CostaApostolou 7 жыл бұрын

Sooo cool. USA government just put you on the terrorist watch list lol jk. I wonder tho, I bet the CIA is monitoring CUBA ham transmissions. I got a baofeng 5r to monitor ham and for extreme life or death emergencies. I want to get my ham licence but I'm a heavily medicated cancer patent with horrible short term memory and a slew of other problems, I feel I just won't be able to pass the test but I'm going to try and learn.

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Costa Sorry it took so long to reply,, No,Im not on any list , LOL. just keep up the hard work. Best of luck with your fight, my friend. just so you know.. someone very dear to me contacted cancer back in 1969. she was given a year or so back then. this person passed in 2015 at the age. Im praying you”ll do the same..

@gerardogrillo5848 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic !!!!

@MrJasonMcintyre 7 жыл бұрын

really cool that people still communicate via Morse Code. enjoyed the video.

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Jason. Yes, there are TONS of people (hams )who still use it. When you come to think of it, it’s the very first digital communications. ( On or OFF). When the Crap hits the fan… there’ll still be Morse, LOL

@8mmfilmarchive34 7 жыл бұрын

How did you get so fast at CW?

@johnratcliffe6438 7 жыл бұрын

That was so fucking cool. Morse is awesome. Thanks Bob.

@BlooHxney 7 жыл бұрын

3:35 "Whaaat?" 😂😂😂😂😂

@101jumpit 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent ! es 73 de M0ZEM sk... :-)

@james5553 7 жыл бұрын

Really liked this, great level of skill displayed.

@hrdknox2000 7 жыл бұрын

I am new to ham radio. I have two beofeng dual band radios, aftermarket whip antennas and I am WORKING towards my technician's license (I hope my wife will follow suit). My wife is a high school Spanish teacher who is planning a trip to Cuba, now that that is available to US travelers. I am a Spanish minor who has lived in a Spanish-speaking country. I think this is so cool! I know that Morse Code isn't taught anymore, and I think to a FAULT! But I hope I can find an "Elmer" to teach me that before it goes the way of the Do-Do.

@PintDrinker60 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck. I wish my XYL would take an interest, LOL. I agree.. Morse is the best mode. you can do an awful lot with a good antenna, since CW packs quite a punch.. best 73

@guillecwdiaz1622 7 жыл бұрын

excdellent 73! from Argentina

@needhelp2453 7 жыл бұрын

Really great video. Thank you, KC3GLL

@mtboutdoor 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that

@smilinglacy6901 7 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! First time I have ever seen Morse code done! I was looking for ham radio videos to get a better understanding of it and found your video... totally made my night! Thanks for sharing!

@DanielOrtegoUSA 7 жыл бұрын

I'm always impressed whith how fast people can use the key. Then again, I'm just getting started so I'm easily impressed.

@davidpianosi4512 7 жыл бұрын

agreed, not boring at all. got me interested. Thanks for posting

@my_name_is_chef4856 7 жыл бұрын

This is so oddly peacful...

@MyNameIsNobody57 7 жыл бұрын

Not boring at al! Thanks for posting this contact. Licensed December 2015. No CW yet for me, but someday soon I hope. 73 de VE2KOI, Frank.

@bkdexter79 7 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this very idea. I have a small Workman SWR meter that sits atop my CB, and I can't see the meters. So...I will install a couple LEDs. Well done sir!

@PintDrinker60 7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Poindexter. Thank you. Hindsight being 20/20, I'm thinking I should have tried a yellow LED behind the meter face when I had it apart. The VHF "twin" of this meter IS illuminated and its colour is yellow. It's a lot easier on the eyes too. Thanks again for the comment.