Field Day 2008

[@K7AGE]

I heard in the background from one station 'that's Randy' it might have been you. I worked K6LRG on 20 & 40. Several stations recognized my call from my youtube postings. I also think that some clubs may have been using my PSK videos for their educational offering at their field day event. Fun was had! Randy

[@K7AGE]

Thanks, Randy

[@K7AGE]

Yes, one man show, camera, audio, lighting, and editor! Randy

[@K7AGE]

It is a dual 20 & 40 meter inverted V. See June 2008 QST. Randy

[@hunt555fish]

You sure are the king of video. Your video's are always first class. Keep up the great work Randy. I wonder what you use for video equipment.Again thanks for your hard work.You have given me the urge to try field day like that next year.

[@Colin_In_VK]

like watching your videos more than tv lately, keep em coming.

[@C10Build]

Randy, I appreciate all your efforts with these videos. They are very informative and have sparked interest with a few people to whom I have shown them. 73's K7ELH

[@K7AGE]

Learn and enjoy. Randy

[@K7AGE]

@KC9UBR For Field Day you need to exchange ARRL Sections. Search around ARRL site for Section List.

[@markadoglet]

Hi Randy, Barry G4DIP here I have enjoyed your field-day video its that good its like me being there with you great stuff, reminds me when I used to go out weekends working portable many years ago, I have downloaded a copy for myself 73 for now Randy de Barry G4DIP.

[@fordbroncodave]

awesome video! i also participated in field day by sitting home and listening on the 10 meter and the scanner on the j pole.

[@johnkosh]

Randy, Great Video. Just from this, I think I'll look for a field day for next year. Also You have inspired me to get the Arrow Antenna from your other videos, communicating with satellites, it should be here any day now. Thanks Again and keep them coming. 73 John

[@tmbgator2]

Hey Randy! I still love watching this video. How about an updated field day video?

[@k5rmj]

Great Job!

[@sonick808]

fantastic job. Love your vids. You are largely at fault for sparking my interest in ham.

[@vitaflo]

Haha, the QSL with W7Y was great! Great vid as always.

[@radiodad2008]

Randy, these videos are a big help for new hams like me. TNX. VY 73's Greg K6SRO

[@K7AGE]

You are excuse from field day to take and PASS your Extra. Congratulations. Have fun next year. Randy

[@K7AGE]

Good going on your first HF contact. Yes the arrow antenna canbe used for both VHF and UHF bands. Probably not a good choice for a permanent antenna, great for portable. See more about the antenna in my satellite videos.

[@K7AGE]

QRP can be a challenge during a contest. Glad that you tried and had some fun. Randy

[@EdwardRaybould]

Randy, another great video. This year I participated in a Field Day with a Dayton, OH club (WC8OH). I gave the FT-897D a good workout on 20, 15, and 10. Hopefully, I'll get my videos posted soon. 73, Ned N8OIF

[@M0YKSHamRadio]

Hello Randy, I enjoyed this film a lot! As usual a quality production allowing us (your fans) to experience 08 field day with K7AGE. p.s your demonstration of sat comms has inspired me to part with some cash. I should be the proud owner of the Arrow antenna courtesy of Antenna warehouse, any day soon. Tnx and keep up the excellent videos! Regards and respect de Simon

[@2M0JAS]

Another great video Randy, good to have a little insight into field day. 73's James

[@K7AGE]

I heard a couple of VKs on Saturday night. Yes, lots of activity! Hope to work you on 20 again soon. Randy

[@DaveKrans]

I always enjoy your videos. I hope to meet you on the air one day. Watching your videos has got me interested in psk31. I met you in Dayton last year, you probably don't remember. I can't wait to see your next video. 73's, AD9Z

[@K0BLR]

Hi randy, thanks for your videos as I watch as much as I can. I really liked this video on your Field Day attempt. 73 de Ben KØBLR

[@K7AGE]

John, have fun and good luck with the satellites. As you saw working the satellite from a portable setup can be a challenge. I gave a satellite talk at a radio club a week ago and I did make a satellite contact during the meeting. I was lucky! Randy

[@kc9mav]

Also 1B in Illinois!

[@rigsearch]

Randy, Great video - enjoyed sitting here in my shack watching your Field Day operations. Best 73s Jon G0IUE

[@wlaukaitis]

Randy great video!! I like the satelite hunt, very suvivorman of you! I dont care what other peope say, once again, i learned a lot from this video, full QSO's, even if contesting, now I know how to make and respond, maybe I'll get K7AGE in my logs some day You have motivated me to get my General and get involved in HF, I hope that other people see these videos and do the same!! 73 Bill N2ZUL

[@K7AGE]

Lu, nothing planned. Maybe in November. Randy

[@kevinrhodes9329]

I love that video 73 from KD7KYB Kevin Billings ,MT

[@YZBot]

I didn't even make it to field day. I had my rig all setup from the previous week while on vacation. A days worth of rain brought out the bugs in force. It was a million of them versus one of me and they won.

[@sonick808]

Gotcha. Thanks.

[@K7AGE]

That was the classification of my type of station. 1 transmitter, battery power. Randy

[@K7AGE]

I was using the generator to run the air conditioner in the trailer! Randy

[@JCHaywire]

Nice Video Randy. You had to do it! My wife is sitting here eating spaghetti and you said "Roger Roger Dodger" and it set me back YEARS trying to get her to take radio seriously. HI HI. Looks like a GREAT time. Thanks, 73, Jonathan KC7FYS/7J1AWL

[@vermontcreekbed]

Thanks for another great one Randy, I assume you did all the camera work as well nicely done. Cheers, VK3W-W-W Jack.

[@K7AGE]

Just a simple Panasonic DVCAM and Sony Vegas editing software. Start planning your field day for next year. Randy

[@K7AGE]

I didn't have any antennas for those bands, oh well. Randy

[@kc9mav]

Did not get many west coast stations only about 5 band wasn't open but it looks like you had fun!

[@CameronHeard]

Hi Randy i'm just a local cb operator but i like this fieldday video compared to some of the other videos. KDD20C

[@K7AGE]

Make sure the bugs send in the log! Randy

[@K7AGE]

I know what you mean, nothing but summer retreads. Randy

[@mm3sgq]

Sounds like you guys had loads of fun. Keep the vids comming Randy. de steve, MM0SGQ

[@cjwalsh5]

Awesome setup. Didn't know you could communicate via satellite. How does on go about getting licensed for operation?

[@buttpluq07]

hi . great video s . i watched a few now . i am a ham i got my licence when i was 17 now am 28 i only have vx7r and my sign mm1 duy but i want to get back into the hobby . any tips on learning cw/morse ?keep the films coming ian . thanks

[@K7AGE]

Director account from years ago. Randy

[@PY2RGR]

Congratulations. Amazing video !!! 73 de PY2RGR Roger F.R.C. BRASIL

[@K7AGE]

Gentlemen, please refrain from personal flame throwing on my youtube pages. Please post comments directly on the individual's youtube pages and not here. I will either remove messages or block users if this continues. Randy

[@K7AGE]

I think you are in the UK, so check with the RSGB. And, no more code required. Randy

[@aerobicastrophile]

Hey, Randy, had my first HF contacts at field day. :) One question, the Satellite Arrow Antenna can be just used as a regular yagi for either VHF or UHF band, right?

[@Colin_In_VK]

Its even worse, its winter here. South Australia. Cheers.

[@CCWSig]

14:52 awesome.

[@K7AGE]

Only if they die due to RF exposure. "More power Scottie.' Randy

[@KC9UBR]

Randy, I don't understand the "section" you used while on, what is it and were do I find it for my location? Thanks

[@MisterTwister55]

2:41 What does the weed eater do for the antenna?

[@sixpackgenius]

I wonder if dead mosquitoes will be worth points for this year's Field Day.

[@kc9mav]

But 10 and 15 were open pretty good.

[@bigphil6980]

hi randy can international call signs contact stations on fieldday and do they count. I would like to thank you for your videos as they got me interested in ham radio and I am due to take my exam later this month here in the UK so a personal thank you for your great videos and keep up the great work with your vids and on hamnation 73

[@K7AGE]

+phil hall Hi, Here is the first part of the rules -- 1. Eligibility: Field Day is open to all amateurs in the areas covered by the ARRL/RAC Field Organizations and countries within IARU Region 2. DX stations residing in other regions may be contacted for credit, and may submit entries as check-logs.

[@bigphil6980]

thanks I will look forward to trying to copy stations in June field day plus I would love to contact you and all the others at hamnation when I get my ticket cheers

[@MisterTwister55]

Oh, ok. Haha. I thought it might have been like a radial or something.

[@dl2pan]

Nice field day video !!! Vy 73 de DL2PAN André s.w. Germany..

[@sonick808]

one piece of jargon i can't figure out........... why the "one bravo" before sacramento valley ?

[@PortableQRP]

Nicely done! VE3UK

[@dl2pan]

Hello Randy, nice your field day video. The fielday from my club in the weekend Sa.9.8. -Su.08.10. 2008 . The call: DL0NW. I think i call you from the FD- place viea ECHOLINK ok ? See you. Vy 73 de DL2PAN André

[@nl13286]

I enjoyed the video, many thanks. Have a good 2009! 73's nl13286

[@gus4CHRIST]

Nice Video de n2skb 73 Gus

[@K7AGE]

Knock down the weeds!

[@Capecodham]

It saddens me you find the very positive area of K7AGE to further insult me. I do not poke fun at your tics from Tourettes. As far as being fit I am 5'11", 178, play volley and softball, bike, hike, and you? You might check out my new video on YLs.

[@Capecodham]

Everyone loved your video, I did not. I thought the opening was great but everything else is way too long. I do not know how you get to do 27 minutes but even if I could, I wouldn't. Watching you try forever to get a satellite contact-BORING And add to that average contest exchanges, more boring. This would have been a great 5 minute video. You do great work, but not this time.