COASTAL WAVES & WIRES

COASTAL WAVES & WIRES

Amateur callsign K4OGO, I travel to coastal destinations chasing the magic of radio.

Building Fun Ham Radio Antennas

Building Fun Ham Radio Antennas

One Antenna for Portable Ham Radio

One Antenna for Portable Ham Radio

Ham Radio Is Not Hard

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  • @warrencaldwell8753
    @warrencaldwell875320 минут бұрын

    Just talked with the Lord. Asked Him to give your wife miracles of healing and for you a peace in this whole process. It’s obvious you are made of good stuff and making the right decisions in your life . God Bless you and your wife.

  • @mikerhoades6129
    @mikerhoades612921 минут бұрын

    Prayers for your wife getting better. Thanks for your helpful posts.

  • @chuckrann6282
    @chuckrann628230 минут бұрын

    Walt. There is nothing stronger than the love between a husband and wife. Your devotion to her is so admirable and your willingness to work hard, even in another state to support her medical expenses is awesome. We all love your channel, but you do what you need to do for your family first. Thoughts and Prayers from Georgia. - N4SHO

  • @TallyTechandTroubleshooting
    @TallyTechandTroubleshooting33 минут бұрын

    You are DEFINITELY in our prayers (healing, guidance, and strength). Stay health, my brother!! Let us know when you start activating...-73 KQ4KIO

  • @markhyman359
    @markhyman35938 минут бұрын

    All the best to you & Allyson! Hope she gets all the treatment she needs for a speedy recovery! Film when you can and don't overdo it. Your friends are here with you. 73!

  • @Jack-tr1jm
    @Jack-tr1jm39 минут бұрын

    Walt, many thanks for the update. Best of luck with the long distance commute and I wish your wife good health. Dealing with health issues and insurance companies is not fun, but sounds like you two have a plan. Looking forward to your upcoming videos. The Marconi beach site would be amazing. Jack N3DNA

  • @Retired_Five-0_W4WAG
    @Retired_Five-0_W4WAG48 минут бұрын

    Love your channel. Prayers for Mrs Salty Walt, that she gets better soon! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @martincampbell8655
    @martincampbell8655Сағат бұрын

    Hi Walt. I really lusted after a Scout 555 back in the day! Always look for the simplest things first!

  • @TrzCharlie
    @TrzCharlieСағат бұрын

    We are pulling for your wife. Keep doing you, we will keep tabs on you as you go.

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-FoxСағат бұрын

    Prayers sent for Allison. Take care of yourself Walt. 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

  • @martincampbell8655
    @martincampbell8655Сағат бұрын

    Walt you did the right thing! When I was looking for a house 4-5 years ago, I told the agent not to show me anyplace with HOAs or restrictions of any kind.

  • @robertmeyer4744
    @robertmeyer47442 сағат бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @robertmeyer4744
    @robertmeyer47442 сағат бұрын

    Great work Walt ! Best wishes to Allison ! Keep her happy and having fun ! that key. Understand the failing healthcare system. going threw that as well. Lost of great stuff in radio in NEW ENGLAND ! Lost of great history in radio. Their is a wireless museum in Rochester NY that has a exact working transmitter the RMS Titanic had . Their is a VHF club in NY , maybe some 6 meter contacts ! Closer to me is wear the First AC Hydroelectric power plant in the world was made and Tesla had big impact on today's power grid. AC and it started hear ! Lots of great stuff all around New England ! You buy the first Trans o lantic cable. Enjoy the great History ! 73's from Boston NY !

  • @MikeNHOC
    @MikeNHOC2 сағат бұрын

    Love watching your videos. Hope things get sorted out with your wife and all the best to you and her. I can understand your mindset, my wife is dealing with bone and nerve issues as well.. We are still on the path of trying to figure out what is going on.

  • @martincampbell8655
    @martincampbell86552 сағат бұрын

    The slinky dipoles are a very bad joke! I was given one by a ham that couldn't get it to work. I tried every configuration I could think of, not even a good RX antenna! I never could get 6:6 SWR with my MFJ 949D tuner!

  • @stephenplatt5048
    @stephenplatt50482 сағат бұрын

    'Ya gotta do what 'ya gotta do.... Best of luck to you and Allison; hope she gets well ASAP! I know it's hard but at least you're less than two hours away by air from home. 73, KC4JGC.

  • @CraigW5CBW
    @CraigW5CBW2 сағат бұрын

    Prayers for Allison and for you my friend. Do whatever is best for you and your family. You will always have our support.

  • @radioman3850
    @radioman38502 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for the update Walt. Prayers for your wife and you.

  • @BernieWimmers
    @BernieWimmers2 сағат бұрын

    Family always first. Best to you and your wife.

  • @hazer72
    @hazer722 сағат бұрын

    Got my tech, general and extra in a little over a month, and your videos were a HUGE help! Close to 200 contacts on 10w x6100 FT8 on my 41' into a 9:1 like your video. Really looking forward to beach activations when I go on vacation in September. Positive vibes for your wife's recovery!!

  • @LB7EJ_Bjorn_Otto
    @LB7EJ_Bjorn_Otto2 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for the update and best wishes. I really like your channel. No unboxing is great, others can do that😊

  • @markkoehler5110
    @markkoehler51102 сағат бұрын

    Come to Canada!

  • @brianfields4479
    @brianfields44793 сағат бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Know how you feel, iam full time carer for my wife who is bedridden with Ms, so I retired at 50, and gave family my full attention and down sized, saved money and enjoyed life before it disappeared. Life is too short to worry about money. Now I will give up the hobby to spend more time with my wife. I've just had a cancer scare, so happiness over money every time.

  • @bevo65
    @bevo653 сағат бұрын

    I don’t want to get political either, but for many of us, health insurance has become worthless since Obamacare took over. I mean, it’s not even close. Trouble is, you get taxed if you don’t play the game. I wish you the very best, Walt, and would gladly contribute to a GoFundMe should it ever become necessary. God bless you and your wife. 🙏

  • @JS-oq2cd
    @JS-oq2cd3 сағат бұрын

    Oh yeah...don't forget Battleship Cove over in Fall River.

  • @BrandonLeeBrown
    @BrandonLeeBrown3 сағат бұрын

    The 1 meter long Tram antenna was originally made for the British market that required an antenna with 3 db of attenuation, to legally use 4 watt CB radios in the UK, though 2 watt CB radios could use full size base station antennas at that time. It is a handy size, but be aware it is designed to cut the effectiveness in half.

  • @kennethblackwell1137
    @kennethblackwell11373 сағат бұрын

    All the best to you and your wife....!!!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @hammerdown036
    @hammerdown0364 сағат бұрын

    I really enjoy the content you post on KZread, but family comes first. Take care of that lovely wife. You and Allison are in my thoughts and prayers my friend. N4GDD Greg

  • @WildeGreg
    @WildeGreg5 сағат бұрын

    Prayers for your wife and you. I want to thank you for your videos. You have got me on the air more than I've ever been. Loving the Xiegu G90. Love your style and honesty. Actually told my wife just last night your channel is my favorite KZread channel. Keep being you. I just joined as a member as a thank you for your content and inspiration. 73

  • @DavZZee
    @DavZZee5 сағат бұрын

    Hi Walt welcome to Rhode Island! It was nice to meet you at the W1OP field day. They’re a friendly group with lots of radio knowledge and experience. 105 year old amateur radio club!

  • @StevenLVE9SY
    @StevenLVE9SY5 сағат бұрын

    My wife has very similar issues. I thank god everyday say that I live in Canada, or we could not afford some of the meds she has to take. Our coverage just will not pay for it. Our DR filled out some forms and cent them off to Ottawa and within a week she had the coverage we needed for her. We will keep you and your wife in our thoughts.

  • @jeffwinget5928
    @jeffwinget59285 сағат бұрын

    Walt, just want to say thank you for your content. I enjoy watching your antenna videos and your perspectives on older radios. I hope for continued healing of your wife. Take your time and take care of family.

  • @flightstatic4662
    @flightstatic46625 сағат бұрын

    Hey I activated the Marconi beach recently, was really cool - The museum was also awesome

  • @nickl3872
    @nickl38725 сағат бұрын

    I agree

  • @josephgomes8543
    @josephgomes85435 сағат бұрын

    Good to see you here in New England. My best thoughts for your wife's health. Thanks for the update. I'll be listening for you on 20 & 40, 73. Joe

  • @giffjim55
    @giffjim555 сағат бұрын

    Praying for you two right now

  • @Maartenkarperfreak
    @Maartenkarperfreak5 сағат бұрын

    Hi Walt, here a smal mesage from the Netherlands,the halve wave dipool for 10 is working fine here on a fisching rod in front of mij home in a street its almost a stealth antenna and when i am ready lower it down no problems with neighbours and windy conditions .. keep up the dood work Walt 73 PA#DTQ

  • @RonBennett-lg8po
    @RonBennett-lg8po6 сағат бұрын

    Hey Walt, sorry life is so hectic. That being said, thank you for continuing to find time to produce the videos, I’m sure I speak for most of us when I say we really appreciate the videos, & learn from them. You & your wife are in our prayers friend. 73.

  • @TheLutero23
    @TheLutero236 сағат бұрын

    Prayers for you and your wife, many blessings from Puerto Rico. Hope that she gets well soon

  • @briantalley8415
    @briantalley84156 сағат бұрын

    Thoughts and prayers for you and Allison. I hope she's well again soon! Thanks for your channel - it's low-key and informative.

  • @donmurphy3916
    @donmurphy39166 сағат бұрын

    All the best Walt!!!

  • @reluctantlemming
    @reluctantlemming6 сағат бұрын

    Dude, that is awesome! I'm happy to hear you got in there & I'm looking forward to hearing more about your travels

  • @w4id676
    @w4id6766 сағат бұрын

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Allison..🙏

  • @COASTALWAVESWIRES
    @COASTALWAVESWIRES6 сағат бұрын

    Thank you so very much! I greatly appreciate your prayers and support!

  • @griff3224
    @griff32246 сағат бұрын

    Prayers for you and your beautiful bride.

  • @letsgo4629
    @letsgo46297 сағат бұрын

    Walt! You're gonna love the Spiderbeam pole. I run my 40' spiderbeam with a G90 and a LDG 9:1. I cut a 20awg wire to 35.5' for the element, and a 17' wire for the counterpoise that I run at an angle to about a foot off the ground. It is under 2swr on 20 and 40 with no tuning! And tunes up on not only 80m but all the other higher bands. I've gotten Columbia, Spain, France, Italy, Alaska, etc. on it.

  • @georob7918
    @georob79187 сағат бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your wife's medical conditions, If you would like a good second opinion, I had great experience with the Boston hospitals, You may find it easier to secure ins approval thru them I am a retired VP Insurance claims. KG2RO

  • @tomki6asp
    @tomki6asp7 сағат бұрын

    MA has excellent health care.

  • @N1ERA-73
    @N1ERA-737 сағат бұрын

    Prayers For Allison 🙏🙏🙏

  • @timsmith5021
    @timsmith50217 сағат бұрын

    Blessings and prayers your way Salty Walt and Mrs Salty Walt!

  • @mobiltec
    @mobiltec7 сағат бұрын

    Prayers for your Beautiful wife Walt. You're a good man. Love all your stuff. I'm beginning to go back in time to your previous videos before I came to the channel. Thanks for all you do. Sharing you with others. 73