Ham Radio - Your First HF Station

[@kengrey7263]

Great video Peter. My first ever QSO back in the 60's was W1BB on 160m CW (Codar AT5 and a monstrously long wire). The importance of working "Mr Top Band" didn't hit me until I got his QSL card. My first phone QSO was also on 160m with a pre-war licenced amateur 5 miles away who remained a friend for many years. It was the start of an adventure that has lasted 55 years. I wish all newly licenced a good and happy journey along the RF road.

[@watersstanton]

Thanks for sharing. They were good times. 73 Peter

[@somebodyspecial4613]

I am pleased to say i bought my first HF radio from you "Yeasu FT840" (*Antenna Vector 4000) Some Years Ago Now. Nice starter radio, made contacts in russia, america, and a few other places round the world. :D

[@DrHWO]

No new amateur will go wrong following this advice. Clear, simple and direct. Nice presentation Peter. 73, M0YZT

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks! 73 Peter

[@bubbly754]

Thanks for the video, please don't underestimate the fun you can have going portable with a QRP rig. I had a nice walk around Ringwood forest today with a small battery, a ic703 (10w) and a short Diamond antenna with some radials plus a long wire with a 4:1 balun. My advice to newcomers is always buy quality kit, especially for outside. Diamond is a little more costly but the quality seems to exceed that of other brands. I have other stuff fail but my 5 Diamond antennas + baluns are still as good as they were when new!

[@stirlingpark6145]

Sage advice as always Peter.

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks. 73 Peter.

[@renejrgensen9865]

OR - you could build your own tranceiver. Of cause it will be small and not even close to be as efficient. But it is a fantastic feeling to use it. And this is what amateur radio was about in the very first days. There are many kits available for far less money than a custom made professional station. Or as a faster road, buy a professional station but do also build your own.

[@renejrgensen9865]

@@bill-2018 It is so nice to hear from people building their own equipment! Thank you!!

[@jeremyrayner1644]

fantastic vid,,,,,thank you

[@ProperLogicalDebate]

20:47 Otherwise known as "in and out". "This is [call sign] In and out." Useful when you just don't have the time to do anything.

[@4youian]

Thanks Peter, just got my license and this was very useful. First QSO was scary but fun! I think another reason to have an external VSWR meter is to enable monitoring power and SWR even if the transceiver isn't switched to monitor SWR. Cheers, Ian VK7IAN

[@watersstanton]

Yes agreed. 73 Peter

[@matthewjones3395]

Just studying for my foundation - useful info. Great video.

[@Trevelyan1971]

This guys a legend.

[@watersstanton]

Slight exaggeration!

[@Trevelyan1971]

@@watersstanton Well im finding your insight invaluable...so Legend to me anyway :-)

[@stuartvaughan8599]

Great video Peter. I'm newly licensed and was considering the Icom 705 as it seems to do everything! Could always bolt an amplifier on when I upgrade the licence.

[@watersstanton]

Welcome to the Hobby. Have fun. 73 Peter

[@ProperLogicalDebate]

Cost means QRP. Lack of workbench, knowledge, Elmer and antishock safety coworker means that even though I have old anchors I don't do anything. I must raise and lower my dipole each time and only during the weekend. Biggest problem is finding my Round Toit, and Get up and go.

[@wileytraylor5404]

If and when you find your Roundtoit, please look for mine. Retired now and lots of time for ham radio but just can't seem to dig in to it like I once did.

[@ProperLogicalDebate]

@@wileytraylor5404 I have too many things I want to do. Many interest and tangents vying for my attention.

[@chiphungerford]

Great video for us new hams, thanks for the info

[@watersstanton]

Our pleasure!

[@billybiker1383]

great video for us newbees, sound advice and I love the prop :)

[@watersstanton]

Glad it was helpful! 73 Peter

[@Allthingsradio]

Excellent advice

[@watersstanton]

Glad it was helpful! 73 Peter

[@Colin_In_VK]

Great video, 73 from Australia.

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks! 73 Peter

[@tonyturtle5805]

thanks for video ,hope to be able to work you via cw soon if the shy wakes up lil bit , i am in michigan working cw on 40 meters most of the time 73 from kd8ifj thanks for video !!

[@watersstanton]

Fingers crossed! Many thanks Tony. Great to hear from you. 73 Peter.

[@kylexadam]

Thank you for the content sir

[@watersstanton]

My pleasure

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Good Advice for beginners. Those that have been on CB will not have so much of a problem talking, but it is another language, though a hear a lot of CB creeping in, can't be a bad thing to an extent, but I wouldn't like to hear "10-10 till we do it again" lol Oh dear me, that would not go down well :-o

[@umakanthbojanapalli3240]

Good information

[@watersstanton]

Thanks

[@g7npl]

Hi when buying an IC-7300 look for the ham radio dealer with the best freebee to go with the radio.

[@markramsay6399]

Another excellent video :)

[@watersstanton]

Thanks again!

[@paulaubuchon2336]

Great content Peter...can you advise if the Diamond BB7V are avaible there yet? Can't find any here in the US or a date when they are exspected..I enjoyed your review of it and have that on my need list. Paul K1YOU

[@watersstanton]

Hi Paul. Sorry we have zero stock. Clearly a supply problem. 73 Peter

[@paulaubuchon2336]

@@watersstanton Thank you for getting back to me... Paul K1YOU

[@_MisterG]

Great video, as usual. I've found repeaters good to overcome my mic shyness, especially the local UHF nets. HF will come later :) de M7MGT

[@watersstanton]

Good stuff! 73 Peter

[@yungerallenelectricalcontr6415]

This is the best!!

[@watchfan6180]

Make sure you understand Oftcom regulations.

[@kevingary7018]

I could only add that now is the time to invest in radio equipment - prices are only going up!

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks. 73 Peter

[@m3cvfm]

Even second hand prices have gone up.

[@AliReza-zx8km]

Nice..............

[@watersstanton]

Thanks

[@Redbelly357]

For most new hams their first radio is actually a computer.

[@evanjones2539]

"Following Wind"................. I wonder haw many newcomers will take that literally....!

[@umakanthbojanapalli3240]

Hi

[@Larrymar07]

cheers and 73

[@umakanthbojanapalli3240]

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