Icom 9700 and TidRadio Toys - I'm Working in the Shack

[@m0aze611]

When I was an OLD ‘B’ licence holder I was addicted to my Trio 9000 multimode and I loved 2 meters SSB. I’ve managed to work all around the world on HF and yet I love 2 meters. It’s a bit like vinyl versus CD, you never forget your first love ❤. Thanks for the vid 73 Mike.

[@DXCommanderHQ]

I remember that radio! I had one, I just remembered.. Also branded as a Trio I think.

[@randyhavener1851]

Thank you Callum!! I always love to see how you do stuff!!! Doesn't matter if it's antenna related, the shack, building stuff, carpentry, etc. It's all good!!! God Bless & Have A Wonderful Weekend!! Randy. N9RAN

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Hey Randy! Thanks for waving the flag Bro!

[@bpjr1899]

Somebody needs to make a handheld with bigger buttons for us seniors! Thanks!!

[@DXCommanderHQ]

HAHA

[@robertmeyer4744]

Nice work. That Icom 9700 is a great radio . Love that air fryer . They a big hit in the US as well. Hope you figure wear the RF is getting into the Kenwood mic . That TID radio is nice. Was nice weather for that open house. 2 meter SSB is great . Even 2 meter AM works nice. We have all mode in US band plain. Even FT8 on 2 meters. Been some solar storms past few days . But between them a few days we had 10 meters open in NY. I am saving up for more wire. DX 10 and 50. 73

[@DXCommanderHQ]

2m AM.. Now THAT'S a trick I need to play!

[@ali.salsuwaidi6072]

Thanks for the video and best regards.

[@JoshColletta]

Just a quick tip on lighting: the more you can get reflective with it (i.e. bouncing it off the walls and ceiling or reflector panels), the better. Less glare, better dispersion, still plenty of lumens, and easier to color balance. Direct lighting is obviously problematic, and diffusers can only do so much.

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Ah.. I have two lighting requirements.. I already have the one you suggested - but I wanted a darker mood AS WELL. I have made some tests and just need to move a couple of things and I should be worted. Thank!

[@quadcam24v]

You need a pair of satellite yagis and a rotator on the roof to play satellites with the 9700! I'm saving for the 9700 now and that's what I plan on having, except on a tripod for portable use.

[@Lafri1]

QO 100 ?

[@quadcam24v]

@@Lafri1 RS 44, ISS etc. I don't live under QO 100 so I haven't looked into it.

[@alanslade2319]

Great to see it all coming together. 🇬🇧🍻💯👍

[@ben2e0omr]

Excellent bit of everything video... Cheers Cal

[@BrokenSignal]

Callum, I think you would really like a SDR radio like the Flex or the SunSDR. Simplifies the audio and control with a PC and can keep them of the desk giving you more room.

[@DXCommanderHQ]

No! Please.. I need a Kenwood. More knobs and simple to use!

[@Archiewinter920]

Glad the patch made it to the pin board! The open day was great and it was just giving a little something back ;-) M0YFO

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Archie! Thank you!! :)

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Cal, I put some chokes on my radio system. Hope I have the RF on the audio solved. You and the family stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@alexdodd3465]

Did you buy the model of Air fryer that Peter Waters recommended in his review or did you go for the one Martin Lynch recommended one? lol Have a great weekend Cal

[@DXCommanderHQ]

That's *SO BLOOMIN FUNNY* :)

[@ve3pcp]

I use RemoteHams for my Kenwood TM-D700 as well af my TS870. Set up on separate computers so i can use either from my phone or shack computer. Not super active around here on VHF but sometimes there is a nit of activities on repeaters.

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Ah cool!

[@FromthehamshackwithNJ4Z]

very cool stuff! Cheers!

[@VA3JPX]

I love that VHF mast 🙃

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Yeah, I was lucky to get it.. ABout 15 years ago now!

[@sawdustjohnny]

Loving the ‘Casey Neistat’ style editing Calum 👍

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Legend!

[@metalhalokj7vzy164]

You should be able to find a loose screw in a junk box for that HT's belt clip you lost Cal, Lol haha

[@DXCommanderHQ]

ALready checked.. Nearly - but it was too long! LOL

[@metalhalokj7vzy164]

@@DXCommanderHQ You could BLAME it on the manufacturer hahaha

[@timothymaimone8611]

Callum… I thought Brits ate bangers and not sausages? Very similar to Italian sausages. Try a yellow mustard dipping sauce with those sausages. 73 de KD6UYK (Tim).

[@LegacyLost]

Rock on

[@2metercrew389]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 2 meter SSB

[@mickeyred]

Can't beat a bit of faffing aound.

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Oh yes!