Ham Radio Basics--DXing Overview--First Of Several Videos About Dxing

[@af5vprobert762]

I was having trouble making my first DX contact until I watched your DX videos. Now I have eight countries on four continents in just the last month. So, I just want to say "Thank You" for all of the great videos. 73 AF5VP Robert

[@hughpatterson1480]

Great video. Thank you! I work the world on 20 Watts and a well placed random wire antenna. By really learning how to listen, I have no problems with pile-ups. I'm semi retired and don't have the money to get better gear, but I still enjoy DXing and have spoken to other operators around the world...73...Hugh...KN6KNB.

[@tomlidw]

Thank you, Jim. Just got my General on Saturday. Today is Wednesday. I threw up an end fed sloping speaker wire and aside from my FT8 European contacts, this morning I had a solid phone contact on 20 meter with Slovakia! But, I would gladly trade all those to log one contact with you Jim! Appreciate your videos and journey. You are an inspiration to me sir... when can I look for you on 20? I am in Idaho- KM6YSS “/AG”

[@N7RD]

Love all your videos Jim, been dxer for 31 years but only on CW, never been on phone ever, hi.

[@ragandshag]

hi jim just starting out and have learned a lot by watching you on here keep it up all the best from uk .

[@rickylittleton1456]

Hello Jim! Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy your videos. I'm a relatively new comer, but your videos are my "classroom".Thanks and 73...Ricky - de N4LE

[@ham-radio]

Thanks Ricky. When I can, I am doing more videos of that will clear up some tough to understand topics. Thank you sir! 73,Jim

[@Siskiyous6]

Thank you Jim, you pack a lot of good info into a nice chat.

[@jimgrigsby870]

Like your videos very much. Though I've been a ham for several years, it's great to here someone explain things in plain english. Keep it up! Jim N8NSL

[@ham-radio]

+Jim Grigsby Thanks Jim. That is very kind of you. I am working on the next video about what makes up a DXer's station in order of importance and some information on pile-ups. 73, Jim W6LG

[@RESlusher]

You're right on the money, Jim! My first DX was Jamaica (6Y3M) two years ago this week! I've worked Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Chile, Morocco and several others from my home in Fort Worth using a 6m - 40m endfed antenna 28 feet off the ground with a Yaesu FT-857D.

[@donaldsmith3048]

Thank You for the information you give out. I have watched many of your videos and learned from them! I don't have my license yet but studying for the tests. I have the Tech test down good and working on my General. Just got the ARRL General book and studying it. I hope they have the new questions for the app to take the test over and over by the time I get done with the book. I want to study the book that gives the information as to why the test questions are, then spend time taking the test 5-10 times a day until I can pass it every time. The nice thing about the app is if I miss one it gives me the right on and where to find information about it. Again THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION!

[@ham-radio]

Thanks Don. You tend to question things to find out what is happening and that is excellent. We need more men and women like you that enjoy learning how and why things work they way they do. Good luck on the tests and plan on getting the Extra. 73, Jim

[@rob-zz5pp]

in joy video there great Jim still got lot to learn Rob Queensland 73 .

[@rob-zz5pp]

learning lot Jim keep up great teaching Rob Queensland 73

[@paulclark7664]

Thanks Jim. I have the IC 7000 and find it to be a fine rig. I dont think people take time to get to know their rigs these days before moving them on !

[@tomramberg5625]

Thanks a lot, Jim. Long time noe hear, but I'm still on pretty often from OH2K. So see you on 20 one of these days! Tom OH6VDA & JW6VDA.

[@jbyronh]

I am a newbie, Jim, and really appreciate your videos. Wondering if there any books that you'd recommend.

[@ham-radio]

Yes, the ARRL is the place to go. Also, KE0OG has some really excellent videos that parallel the books from the ARRL. His name is David Casler and he does very thorough explanations. Like most things, you will learn by doing. So don't feel intimidated by the theory. Regards, Jim Heath W6LG

[@fm71450]

Thank you!

[@prodzzz1]

Is that small one (the one you're touching at 11:06) a Yaesu FT-991A? Thinking about getting one, also thinking about IC-7600 for DXing. I'm new to ham and find your videos very informative and entertaining. Thank you for posting.

[@brabus8317]

I have worked DX with a CB base station antenna on 20 meters, no problem.

[@ham-radio]

Really. I don't know how that is possible. Give more details about the antenna and where you have worked. Thanks, Jim

[@brabus8317]

@@ham-radio it's a sirio 2016 antenna, Icom ic- 7300 radio and LDG AT-7000 antenna tuner

[@apartmentamaturen2dbi176]

Amen Jim I work international and state side DX no problem in an apartment in ny

[@HiddenManna2.0]

Thanks for this..

[@ham-radio]

Thanks for watching. Take care, Jim

[@MrVasile]

Another great video Jim. I am going through the backlog to catch up! Out of curiosity, what is the importance of the 10 minute video length? Tony KB9A

[@ham-radio]

Hi and thanks. Per KZbin, the audience tunes out at less than 10 minutes. The camera was getting too hot and it would shut down after 10 minutes. My reimbursement suffers when the video is long in terms of time. Best kept short and to the point per YT. 73, Jim

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Yaesu 450d great radio

[@nvrumi]

Please, ramble on.

[@ham-radio]

I am working on rambling at length now about engineers, building inspectors and manufacturers with respect to grounding. I laughed out loud when I read your comment. Dave, I am in the process of moving. Long story, sad, but there is nothing I can do. So I have been very busy with personal stuff and getting rid of somethings that have been in this house for 38 years. 73, Jim