Building a Ham Radio Station with YouTube Elmer. Jim Heath W6LG Part 2

[@northbetrue]

You got me on the air when I first got my license with videos on antennas that were really top notch. I’m bad at leaving feedback even when it is well deserved but I have to recognize and thank you for passing on the pearls of knowledge. 73 From Boston!

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

You’re welcome my friend. Your wife and you are in my prayers. You’ve helped many people over the years. I believe “online Elmer” is the perfect term to describe you. Many people didn’t know that you were one of the designers who helped on the Ameritron 811H design! You’ve done SO MUCH to help Ham radio operators. Thanks. Get well and be well my friend. Gods blessings to you and yours. 73 from Oregon! Larry de K7HN

[@ham-radio]

Safe travels to CA this week my friend. Snow down to below 3000 in the Sierra. 73, Jim

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

Jim W6LG Thank you my friend, we made it safe and sound… Just in time. Thanks for your kindness.

[@TheRealGunGuyTV]

Hi Jim. I just wanted to send you this comment. I've learned a ton from your videos. I've been interested in HAM radio since I was a child. Now in my 60's I finally have both the time and the money to get involved in it. Your presentations have been incredibly helpful and very enjoyable at the same time. I deeply appreciate the effort you go to in producing them. My wife and I will be praying for your continued good health. Joel KM6ZBL

[@paul.countryman]

Bless you Jim. Stay strong my mentor as you are helping tremendously for so many of us new ham operators. You are grounded, LOL, and a wealth of great straight talking info. "73" to you Jim from an old new guy studying for his licence here west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. "Air Waves & True Friendship Has No Borders" 🇨🇦👍🇺🇸

[@dougfarrell5091]

Hi Jim. I just wanted to mention to you that I learn something from you each time I listen to one of your presentations. I really appreciate you putting these on KZbin and hope your feeling better. KF5LTQ, Doug.

[@heavyglassglass]

I just found your videos. Your intro (1:19) is awesome. So many youtubers try to make a good intro that represents something but so many of them create something I skip past because it's annoying. Your intro is just plain pleasant, short and sweet. Having the audio of someone calling your call sign is a great touch. Looking forward to watching more of your content.

[@buckeye5704]

Sorry to hear of your health problems Jim! So looking forward to seeing your new set up. Miss your Ham knowledge. You helped me pass Extra last year. 73

[@JayN4GO]

Happy new year Jim. Looks like it’s going to be a great setup. I’m glad you’re home now. I see a very humble man full of knowledge. A true Elmer. Keeping you in prayer and always look forward to your vids. Thank you for teaching

[@geoffriley8604]

I don't yet have my ham license however, your videos have made me want to go from a cheap baofeng and my local repeater nets to an HF DX capable setup. As I am of little means and little space, I've purchased a 1977 yaesu 301D and I'm currently building a mag loop which will work on 20 and 40m bands. I'm studying for my basic with HF license here in Canada. You've inspired me to reach for the world. Thank you Jim!! 73 from outside of Toronto.

[@ham-radio]

Wonderful. Wow, you made a loop as a first project. That is not easy to do. Congratulations on all. 73, Jim

[@keithjas25]

Sorry to hear about the wheelchair thing and bad health. Thank you so much from the UK for sharing your enthusiasm for the hobby. I am unlicensed so far but the likes of you are encouraging me!

[@jeffparker3151]

Thank you Jim for all you do for ham radio enthusiasts world wide. You are the true definition of an Elmer. I’ve been a fan of your channel since getting into the hobby and have learned a lot from you. I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year and a healthier 2020. Hope that you can continue this wonderful hobby and share your knowledge for many years to come.

[@thomasfraser1989]

Happy New Year to you Jim. You are a cornerstone to my getting licensed as a ham radio operator. Thanks for being here. 73 KC1KVM

[@norbertstepien9185]

Hi Jim You're to be admired for taking on such a massive project at our age and stage. The room appears to be very well planned and progressing nicely. Soon the fun part begins, assembling the station. Was a bit shaken by your comment on wheel chair access. I had no idea and I hope that day is not imminent. Wishing you all the best in 2020, take care, please pace yourself and I look forward to an update.

[@MIKROWAVE1]

Awesome Jim! Grounding and Bonding take care of so many issues all at once. My Elmer Ed WB2ASK SK, was a 75M net man and he had is shack immediately around the corner from the kitchen, so his XYL could literally reach around and hand him a plate!

[@kd2rdhlarry571]

I wish I lived closer to you. I would’ve loved to give you a hand.

[@billcwk4f]

Wishing you all the best Jim, I've learned so much from your past videos. I'm a few years away from retirement and the work you are showing us in these videos will help me when it comes time to build my retirement home. 73, Bill / WK4F

[@1fanger888]

We`ll be praying for you Jim. Sorry to hear of your problems and hope you get well so you can enjoy your shack without too much trouble. Looks like a really nice layout. I look forward to more stuff! KC3BXZ Joe 73

[@ammocraft]

So sorry to hear of the health issues, but very glad to see you’re back home. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@Stingmni]

You are a smart, humble and helpful soul. I just got myself a HF and I came looking for what information do you have to offer. I wish you all the best, and more strength.

[@ChipEckardt]

Thanks for all you videos. Hopefully you will have a complete recovery.

[@willfernald2521]

Looks like you are going to have a really super place to spend your free time. Looking forward to hopefully running into you on the radio waves one of these days. You must be missing the radio by now but I really admire that you are taking the time to set everything up properly and the forethought that you are puting into everything. I am a very new ham and for now my 'shack' is still my dining room table. Hopefully these videos will inspire me to make some progress at my house I know the wife will appreciate having her table back. 73

[@davidmauldin6615]

Jim, I am sorry to hear you wound up in the hospital recently. I hope you are feeling better? I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. Keep up the great work. 73, WA6TWJ, Dave Mauldin

[@williamstaylor5449]

Good luck with all of the health issues. Glad to see you out of the hospital, and up and around. Thank you for taking on your radio room - it is looking great. And of course, Happy New Year.

[@reneyroterc]

Happy New year Jim to you and Family . Hope your Health gets better and that we will have you for many years to come we all looking forward to more of your videos am still learning from them 73 and good Health to you my friend de KB2SVC

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

Take good care, Jim. You look good! Stay in the RR (radio room), keep out of the ER! 73, thoughts, and prayers.

[@ham-radio]

Boy, you are right! I have a visitor this morning an d then it is back to work. I have been off the air for a YEAR! Thanks my friend. Nice to hear from you. 73, Jim W6LG

[@Crampingmeow]

You have a great voice and a gentle face. Have a great 2020. May it be full of joy and good health.

[@jorgecorreia3043]

Thanks Jim for your inspiring work. I wish to reach your experience with the same enthusiastic energy and dedication to our hobby. 73 from Portugal CT7AKW

[@Stevenfclark]

Happy New Year Jim! You’re an inspiration to all of us! 73 de N1AD

[@ericlessard6653]

Jim i hope you are able to turn your health around into a positive health. Also I'm / we are all looking forward to your new radio room, we cant wait. 73s Happy New Year. DE NJ1S Eric in VT.

[@noth606]

You more than anyone else got me to finally decide to seriously go for the license, I'm doing a course for it now and hopefully when I'm done I will be able to pass the Full class here in NL. I hope your health issues aren't getting you down too much, try to stay positive and think about how great it will be once your shack is finished and you can get back to business like before. I wish you a brilliant 2020! 73 from NL.

[@brentjohnson6654]

Thanks for the update. I always enjoy your videos as you are relaxed and patient to explain things. Glad to hear you are doing better. Praying for continued recovery.

[@andrewn0ajs9]

You’re looking good my friend, welcome back. The new shack build looks excellent. I’m interested to see how you overcome the small yard antenna installation. 73 de N0AJS

[@greasydot]

Happy New Year Jim to you and your family. Sorry you are having health issues. This getting old stuff is not for the weak. Again wish I were closer to give to a hand. Take care and I am looking forward to seeing your radio room come together.

[@jackkelley890]

Jim, I just wanted to say thank you for the hard work in producing your videos. Your new comm room is going to be first class. Don’t over do it buddy. Have a blessed weekend.

[@dgarcia109]

Happy New Year Jim! Please don't overexert yourself building the shack. You're a great Elmer!

[@Jim-mn7yq]

Thanks for the update Jim. Looking forward to seeing how you progress with your shack, and eventually hear you on the air. 73 and take care.

[@MagooHikes]

I cannot wait to see what you do with your new property. It is exiting to watch. All I know is that I will certainly learn something. I am glad you are back on KZbin. Good Luck and have fun! de KI7WGA

[@marknormankn4cwt619]

Hey Jim, good to see you back on here. Radio Room looks like it's going to be great! Looking forward to another QSO with you soon. 73 my friend. 73, KN4CWT

[@alanwoods4925]

Hi Jim. Sorry to hear about your health issues. Hope you are doing well now. Happy New Year from New Zealand! Thank you for another excellent video with solid, helpful, real life ideas and solutions. 73. Alan zl1saw

[@johnsvideo3403]

Feel better Jim. Look forward to seeing positive room and health progress in the New Year.

[@freddysamson1]

Nice Shack and studio! I have got to move mine and haven't decided how to lay it out yet but I like your grounding. Here in Florida lighting is a real problem. Freddy K0LC

[@clems6989]

I am sure sorry Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you....

[@EarlGray_kd7sjt]

Great progress being made. I hope you are doing well now. The ER is no way to spend the holidays. I look forward to the next installment. I'm not too far away from you; I'm in Elk Grove. 73 good sir and happy New Year!

[@bobrunge7594]

Hi Jim.... Hope you’re doing well after your trip to the hospital. I wish you a happy, healthy New Year and thanks for all you do. 73’s Bob Runge W1LSZ

[@DutchmanRadio]

Have been watching your videos for a while, you helped me get my Technicians initially, decided to start a channel of my own! 73!

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Jim so good to see you back again! Miss your you tube videos because they are always so good! New room looks great. I did not know you took ill after Part 1video. Very sorry to hear that and have put you in my prayers for you to have good health! Happy New Year and please take care!

[@jefcon.1]

Hi Jim - Thanks for all you do. Happy New Year! I’m taking the technician exam this Saturday. 73 from Delaware.

[@johndigiovanni]

If you are taking the test at Christiana Hospital, best of luck. 73 John, N3LUD.

[@jefcon.1]

Thanks @@johndigiovanni. I recognize your name from perusing some of the clubs' websites. Affirmative on Christiana. Have contacted Robbie W3RSM to reserve a seat. Am passing more practice tests than not, so it's time to do this!

[@thestingyham1188]

Will be great to see it all finished, and hope to hear you on the air again, from Korea! Sorry to hear about your health struggles, but glad you are looking good! HL1ZIX

[@wolfhawg]

Happy New Year Jim. Good luck with the shack . Get well soon. 73s

[@petrolhead9027]

Hope you are feeling better Jim keep up the good work. Wishing you and yours a Happy and healthy New Year

[@jlca320]

Thanks for doing the videos. I hope you feel better.

[@kenwezeman7827]

Glad to see that you are back home from the hospital. Hope you have a good year. 73 from N9QIL

[@willfernald2521]

Love your videos! I keep cruising 20m band listening for whiskey six lima golf but as of yet no joy, hope to catch you on the band someday. That new station is looking great! 73 KC1MGH

[@ham-radio]

I am just now getting back on the air. The radioroom is almost complete. I have dipole made from aluminum tubing attached to a 4 by 6 wood post at the rear patio cover. It is only 20 feet high. Today, for the third time, I replaced all of the feedline. Hopefully I can complete that tomorrow. The losses on the two previous cables was too high. I hope that I can get the tower up soon. City restrictions are 30 or 35 feet max height. In any case, I am trying to go slow and careful. I did brake 4 ribs a few weeks ago. I made dumb move and fell. Thanks and I hope to hear you soon. 73, Jim W6LG

[@MWesley111]

Thanks Elmer Jim I enjoy you channel, stay well.

[@joemirsky8815]

Having been off the air for many years, your series of videos, to me, have been a Ham operator’s lifeline; thank you. I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. Joe K5LJB.

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

Happy New Year and I hope you are feeling better. Take care Sir. 73s and Best Wishes

[@ronmorella6541]

Happy New Year Jim. Glad you are feeling better but try not to over do it on the room, we all want to see a finished product. 73's. Ron n2imb

[@cyoung4290]

Been following your video for quite a while, every one of them has been extremely interesting, thank you. Sorry to hear about your health issues... Happy New Year, looking for many more in 2020.... KB7CG

[@S_m2.00]

Happy new year Mr Jim I will keep you and the family in my prayers. I have learned so much by watching your videos. God Bless you much Love from Georgia

[@scotthill6807]

Happy New Year, I hope 2020 is a fantastic year for you and your family.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

congrats on the new shack love the vids and looking forward to many more. Keep up the good work. Prayers go out for your health and thank you again for your videos.

[@LarryMassey]

Hang in Jim, always enjoy your informative videos. Hoping for a happy new year for you & yours.

[@MBwelding]

Sorry to hear about your health Jim but glad to see your still moving forward on your shack and home hope your feeling better can't wait to see your next video on the progress 73 KN6FZE god bless

[@jasoncano3123]

Thank you for your time and knowledge it's a great help

[@joecraft4409]

Glad you ar ex ok and back at it. I bet you can hear the radio com calling you " finish me so we can play". Look ing forward to seeing your first call out video!

[@ham-radio]

Thanks Joe. I will probably have a video camera running since it has been so long. It was January a year ago that I started to dismantle the station. I really miss being on the air. This morning a ham from Grass Valley will be here. After he leaves I hope to get the painting done. We are using painter's caulk and installing trim boards where we can. Man, I am not a finish carpenter. I tried 3 times to do a compound corner and screw it up each time. Thanks Joe, 73, Jim

[@Ranchhand323]

Happy New Year Jim ! Thank you very much for all of your hard work you have put in the videos you have shared with us . I finally got my license this year , and all of your videos helped me immensely. I have shared links to your KZbin often. Know that you are appreciated world-wide. 73 KN4WPF

[@DX-ru6mf]

Enjoyed the video, looking forward to seeing your new shack in the new year, 73.

[@keithcronk7980]

HAY JIM I STUMBLED ACROSS YOU'RE CHANNEL & WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU ARE DOING FINE & THANK YOU& YOU ARE GETTING ME UP N RUNNING IN HAM. ME THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK. WHEN YOU GO TEC YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE TALKING MARTIAN TO ME.AS I GET DEEPER INTO THIS IAM SURE I'LL START TO UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU FOR BEING A MENTOR NOT ONLY TO ME BUT TO OTHERS JIM. GOT ANY ADVICE FOR THE NEW KID HERE IT WILL BE GRACEFUL APPRECIATE. THANK YOU AGAIN SIR. STAY FROSTY. SEE YA SOON.

[@tonysessions1403]

You caused me to become interested in radio. I’m passing my practice tests constantly. Really good videos.

[@justinspeer8481]

Tony sessions there are always some knuckleheads in any group, but by and large amateur radio is a great group of people willing to help and further the hobby. I don’t have much time to dedicate these days, but around me the ARES and SkyWarn guys are some of the best I’ve met when it comes to sharing knowledge and helping the community. Well worth your effort to step into ham radio!

[@anthonydiiorio]

Happy New Year, Jim! Glad to see the new shack is coming along. 73

[@paulebelmesser2699]

Wishing you the Best in 2020 Jim.

[@stewartrv]

Happy New year Jim. I hope this year will be a better one for you and you get better soon! All the best. 73 Stewart de HA5RV

[@dudeski934]

Happy New Year Thank you for the video update

[@cathrynm]

Good job. Contruction is always stressful, I think you are nearly done looks like!

[@billmorgan7051]

I wish you a Happy and healthy New Year. Thank you for all the useful knowledge you continue to share. Cheers...

[@leos9865]

Happy New Year Mr Jim. Hope you feel better every day.

[@RadioAdventurer]

Thank you Jim for the update. I hope you are doing well now. Happy New Year dr Elmer! 73 9A3GVD

[@badgroove5501]

Hello Jim and Happy New Year! You keep me studying and I was pleasantly surprised recently while scanning on my HT, to come across you on a repeater or it sure sounded like you. I’m still getting my ear for those ‘call signs’. I’m out near the carquinez bridge.

[@stephentaylor280]

Interesting video. Keep them coming. KK7T.

[@ampegor]

Great progress Love your positive attitude Can’t wait to see the final finished shack Happy new year from VA3XAP

[@garyrobinson8991]

Happy New Year, Jim......Happy you’re doing better. 73’s Gary & Kristen WB8ZGV & WB8ZOO

[@RichardDePas]

Good to see you back in the shack Jim. Hope 2020 is a great year for you. Happy New Year. 73 de K9WWW

[@CassegrainSweden]

Happy New Year Jim!

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

Happy New Year, magnet on the remote check👍.

[@K6TJO]

Thank you for these videos. You are my Elmer

[@nicolasgalileo7209]

Nice to see you back , sir!!!

[@jwlouk150]

Glad to see you making videos again. Happy New Year and best wishes for your health. 73 KN4WFG

[@Siskiyous6]

Glad your back, and hope the New Year treats you well - WS7PB

[@antssmeed4618]

happy newyear jim good luck with the shack 2020

[@jeffminnick5209]

Sorry to hear about your health issues...stay well and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...the new room is looking good thus far and should work out great, any thoughts on an antenna setup?? Hexbeam for 40 thru 6 should be doable as well as an OCF wire for the lower bands perhaps?? Keep up the good work and always look forward to your videos 73 from Jeff de WD8JM

[@jimrecord6505]

Have a Happy New Year.

[@tonysessions1403]

Happy New Year!

[@springvalegreatfalls8107]

God bless you sir

[@2E0UDX]

Happy New year Jim looking forward to seeing the finished shack ! stay well 73 Phil 2e0udx

[@blockwood54]

Jim, love your videos. I live in Discovery Bay and would love to lend you a hand sometime. KM6SDL

[@knbear4990]

Happy New Year Jim, hope you feel better soon 😎

[@jodylaneyAA4XT]

Thanks Jim happy New year hope health holds out for many more years for you and 73 kn4kbn

[@angelhelp6819]

Hi Jim. I like you're ham room 😉

[@ham-radio]

Hey, thanks! I am almost done. I had a power supply fail in a computer last night. Seems like there is an endless list of stuff still to do. At least the tower is up and will have an antenna soon. Thanks for watching and please subscribe. 73, Jim

[@donnymazon8516]

Happy new year Jim

[@timothyenyeartkd9jqe222]

Happy New Year Jim, you helped me get on the air,I watch all the time,as they say long time listener first time caller. Hope all is well. De KD9JQE