Some more CW copy practice with Shantel, AA4SB.

[@barrykery1175]

Nice job, nice video. I worked you today while you were set up for POTA. Good job. Barry, KU3X

[@infantrywife502]

@@barrykery1175 Thank you, Barry es TNX for the contact today. I’ll be listening for you in the future as a repeat customer (as Ed says) 😊 73 AA4SB

[@gtretroworld]

First time channel viewer, great stack of contacts, looked an awesome day too unlike our current UK Summer weather. Thanks M3VWN

[@infantrywife502]

Thanks, Neil! I hope you catch a break soon with your weather. I’m just already ready for fall to be here, so it’s not so hot and humid. 🥵 73 AA4SB

[@gtretroworld]

@@infantrywife502 Thanks, we’re away next week so fingers crossed we get some decent weather.🤞 Hopefully catch you on the bands once i get used to using a key as the last time i used one was back in the in the early 2000’s when i took my exam. 😂 73 M3VWN

[@infantrywife502]

@@gtretroworld Awesome! It’s like riding a bike 😂 with a little bit of practice it will come back, I’m sure of it. We’ll be listening! 73 AA4SB

[@MadGoat]

I love the chemistry between you two! Also think that Shantel is ready for her solo... Go take a hike Ed :P

[@infantrywife502]

You're not the first to mention that idea. 😉But I enjoy having him as my technical engineer. 73 AA4SB

[@Swamp-Fox]

Always fun to watch you two activate together! Nice job Shantel! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

[@infantrywife502]

Thanks, Patrick. 😊 Can’t wait to see you do this! 73 AA4SB

[@WA8QFE]

Good job ! Lee, Indianapolis

[@W4EMB]

Thank you!

[@donz7992]

Glad I was able to help since it seems your pickings were slim. And sending your name definitely helps my sending! Also I completely get your tenacity and unwillingness to not complete an activation. As of the 3rd I am 99/99 and hope my next one is a success for the milestone. Maybe the 6th. Keep up the good work!

[@infantrywife502]

@@donz7992 Thank you, Don, and thank you for your understanding of my OCD issues. 😂 I’m very excited for your milestone moment. 100 activations is huge!!! GL 73 AA4SB

[@donz7992]

@@infantrywife502 "OCD? I don't have OCD! I just like everything in order and in the right place!"🤣 Yep; the struggle is real. Thanks for the encouragement! 72!

[@infantrywife502]

@@donz7992 #iykyk 🤣

[@DK5ONV]

Happy Sunday into the Palmetti State! 73 de Uncle Günter from across the Pond 💯🙋‍♂

[@infantrywife502]

@@DK5ONV Und dir, Onkel Günter! Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen! 73 AA4SB 😊

[@KQ3Q]

I was your first customer of the day!!! 😂 I was at home testing my QCX mini and I could not believe we were able to make an exchange. 🎉🎉🎉 Great job editing! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@infantrywife502]

It was so super cool that you were the first of the day! I hope next time I’ll be able to pick your call up easier 😂 Thanks for being patient with me, Lidi 😊 73 AA4SB

[@HamRadioDuo]

I got Lidi today when activating. First time she could hear me!!! YAY!!! YL's !!! 73 N4BKY 🥰

[@infantrywife502]

@@HamRadioDuo I heard Lidi 59 from my QTH but couldn’t hear you, Becky. 😢 I was so bummed out. It’s gonna happen though! We will get a contact in the log soon! 😉 73 AA4SB

[@HamRadioDuo]

@@infantrywife502 We have to just keep trying. One day the sky's will allow it. HIHI!! 73, N4BKY

[@infantrywife502]

@@HamRadioDuo We may have to be on HT's and 25 feet away 😂but its gonna happen! 73 AA4SB

[@chrisbillings2050]

Great Job Shantel....Happy to give you Oregon on this Activation. It was a Park to Park. WA7RAR

[@infantrywife502]

Thanks, Chris! A lot of QSB and QRM with you. But we got it! 😉 Awesome P2P! 73 AA4SB

[@PaulK7VIQ]

Since your also in OR I had to take a peak on your QRZ page. I love the radials you have on your vertical antenna you have posted.

[@chrisbillings2050]

@@PaulK7VIQ Thanks Paul. Yes....the tape measures make for a very quick deployment of my vertical. I've used them on both a 17 ft telescopic whip as well as on Tarheel Screwdriver. WA7RAR

[@newsjunkie3000]

Hacksaw Ridge! Great movie.

[@infantrywife502]

@@newsjunkie3000 I completely agree, Stuart! 73 es thanks for watching 😉 AA4SB

[@HamRadioDuo]

Another great job Shantel!! Activating and editing 👏, but now Michael is going to want me to start editing too. HIHI!!! Name challenge accepted if I can ever hear you 🤣 And for sure anything new adds to the stress levels but also makes it different all the time and a fun challenge. Fun you saw my spot comment and thank you both so much for the call out at the end!! You guys are the best 😁 de Becky (N4BKY) & Michael (N4FFF)

[@infantrywife502]

@@HamRadioDuo Thanks, Becky! I thought activating was stressful, but editing was brutal. I ended up so cramped up and sore from sitting in the same position for so long, Ed had to put Biofreeze on me so my muscles would behave 😂 Start practicing my name now. I even mess it up sometimes. It’s a good one 😉 We always like to let people know about the other interesting and fun channels we check out and support. 73 AA4SB

[@HamRadioDuo]

@@infantrywife502 Michael got a standing desk and walking treadmill to avoid the sitting for so long 🤣 Guess I need to get to it at some point. It's A LOT! We both hit practice mode with your name last night. HIHI ... lots of dits in there 😄 Tried again to hear you today but no luck. Can hear some of the hunters and then .....nothing. 😩 73, N4BKY

[@infantrywife502]

@@HamRadioDuo I was up and down because I would take time to play with the dogs, and grab some lickies and chewies (snacks), and potty breaks of course, but I figured out that I am holding my shoulder up so I don't lean on the desk and the mouse... that was the main area of discomfort. What I learned from all that was that I need to record shorter videos... less editing. 🤣 Good job on the name practice. @donz7992 KC0DWZ will tell you its a good name to try and send. 😉 The skies, seas, land, mother nature, father time...all those things must have to cooperate just right for us to be able to make a contact. 😂Its gonna happen!! 73 AA4SB

[@HamRadioDuo]

@@infantrywife502 Shorter videos might mean less contacts 😩 We talked about the same things when Michael did an activation with >40 contacts. HIHI !!! 73 N4BKY

[@infantrywife502]

@@HamRadioDuo it would mean just cutting out a bit more of the banter and the back and forth between the contacts…but who wants to miss all the fun parts 😂 73 AA4SB

[@darrellfreeman4872]

Just curious as to what do you use for editing? Great job. Thank you.

[@W4EMB]

We use Movavi for editing and Canva for our thumbnails.

[@hazer72]

Love your vids! Hoping to learn CW soon!

[@w4mps1964]

Happy to get you in the log today (07Sep24) Shantel 73, Marc W4MPS

[@samcollins6394]

Some time ago you used the MA-12 antenna and sort of posted the question as yo whether it was better or worse than the mc-750. I can't see if you ever stated your opinion on it. Unfortunately the challegance antenna is ridiculously expensive here in the uk but the MA12 is not too bad. What were your thoughts on it as a portable antenna system?

[@W4EMB]

@@samcollins6394 // Great question. Now that you mention it, we used the MA-12. We just called it by the wrong name. The MA-12 is the exact same antenna as the MC750. same bag, same radials, same everything. I have the MC750, Shantel has the MA-12.. We did however order an extra MC750 tripod. It just arrived. So next AA4SB video will be with tripod.

[@infantrywife502]

@@samcollins6394 Apologies, Sam, for not addressing that comparison, but really besides the whip being a bit more “beefy” on the MC-750, there wasn’t much difference. The performance was the same with both, so….I’d say you’d be smart and your wallet wouldn’t cry so much if you were to purchase the MA-12. Thanks for the follow question and for watching. 😊 73 AA4SB

[@TennesseeNaturalist]

I actually have a ZM-2 that I ordered. I was excited to try it but TOTALLY missed that it ONLY goes up to 15 watts. I'll never use it so let me know if it's something you can use.

[@W4EMB]

@@TennesseeNaturalist Go QRP!

[@chevnut712]

Hi guys. What date was this activation from? I had a QSO with Shantel on 7/3 but I was the one calling CQ, and got a response from her. I know I did say hi SHANTEL . It was a handful to send, lol. I think I even spelled it right. Anyhow, keep up the good work, I love the videos. John. WA2OUZ

[@infantrywife502]

This particular activation was from 27 June. And yes, John, I did have a QSO with you on 2 July, as I was hunting parks in between hunting the 13 Colonies, and I did hear you say my name and hi.... so that added even more dits....what were you trying to do to yourself, John 🤣Thanks for watching and supporting us. 73 AA4SB

[@chevnut712]

@@infantrywife502 I use names when I can, it feels more personal. I have you both on Ham Alert. I saw Ed on there today (7/11) but by the time I got set up he was gone. I have the TR45L skinny as well, it's my go-to rig for Pota. I love it. OK, I hope to work you both again soon. Be safe. John

[@infantrywife502]

@@chevnut712 I like to use names when I can remember 😂 but I’m still pretty fresh. SRI you missed Ed today…it was a bit of a quick one for him. I see you got your activation today as well…Congrats! The TR45L is nice and easy to use. I think Ed should’ve been the spokesperson for it 😂 We’ll be listening for you. 73 AA4SB

[@W4EMB]

I have a hard time saying "Shantel" hihi

[@W4EMB]

We love the TR45L radios for sure. I'm sure to see you in the log soon.

[@codesix7436]

Where’s the owls??? 🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@infantrywife502]

In the closet 😂 73 AA4SB

[@PaulK7VIQ]

I have watched a few of your vids before. Saw you on Kyle - AA0Z Roundtable kzbin.info/www/bejne/qouQhnhqZ8x0Y5Y Finally got around to seeing this video. Still practicing QSO at 12/7 very slowly, but my brain is starting to recover a little bit sooner after a practice QSO now. Soon maybe I will be able to do 2 QSO's in a row before brain wigs out. LICW#266

[@infantrywife502]

Thanks, Paul! LICW has changed quite a bit since your issued #. It may be worth it to check out the new courses (if you haven’t gone in a while). They have a really effective way of not only learning CW but retaining it and helping to increase your ICR (Instant Character Recognition). And personal practice or buddy practice is absolutely imperative for retaining and improving those CW skills. Keep working at it and I’m sure it will all fall into place for you. 😉 73 AA4SB

[@W4EMB]

Get in those LICW classes! A lot of new stuff!