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  @keithchambers-oq6nb3 күн бұрын

  Great way to spend and share breakfast at sunrise best part of the day 👍

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  @brianfields44793 күн бұрын

  Congratulations mate, I remember mine on a 1w home brew from the north east coast of uk to Sweden. G4xdj as was, now zl3xdj and still using qrp cw.73.

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  @aceventuraaceventura200316 күн бұрын

  FT817ND is a Swiss Army knife of transceivers. You don't need many radios, just 1 radio such as 817 or maybe even Icom IC703 QRP. If you want more power, just hook up a HF amp. I use Tokyo Hy-Power 45B amp inline to help me with contacts when operating from a base station. For SOTA/POTA activations, I just use it with my trusty LDG Z817 tuner. Will never sell mine for anything else and any additional bells and whistles with a more expensive rigs are very marginal.

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  @gewglesux21 күн бұрын

  Top Bloke! Thanks for the video.... great help! Cheers

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  @EA9ADD22 күн бұрын

  Thanks a lot! I got that radio and It was very useful!

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  @doccpu728 күн бұрын

  This receiver is sensitive. Connected my QSX+ and FT818 on the same antenna with a Y. They heard the same signals equally. Hard to tell even on the weakest signals. I have to recommend the QCX+ Very Highly.

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  @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACEАй бұрын

  This is a good follow up and very interesting, thanks! Would I be correct in thinking that during your lunch break, the battery was able to recover enough for a final fling?

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  @acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACEАй бұрын

  A great video as always. I'm amazed at how much can be achieved by so little.

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  @zeerocoolerАй бұрын

  Thanks a lot! Very good idea to use 817 with 3x 18650!

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  @juliocesarpereira4325Ай бұрын

  This channel is now my main reference to operate and learn how to use my FT-817ND. Though it came almos new in the box, I am its third owner. The first owner was British and he unlocked it, maybe because he wanted to use the 60m band. Thanks a lot!

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  @juliocesarpereira4325Ай бұрын

  I have an FT-817ND and I wonder if these tips are also good for it since this video features an FT-817. It is a great radio and for those who like DXing, its reception is very good and its features are of great use.

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  @steverose1Ай бұрын

  Brilliant video. Thank you so much. Your style of presentation is superb and this video has helped me set up my 818.

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  @NexxuSixАй бұрын

  Thank you for the video! Very informative!

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  @beardizationАй бұрын

  HI again, When using the module in the video to light up an LED strip, it works, but it's much less bright than when powering the LED strip directly. I'm using the supplied 12v power supply to power it and it's super bright when powered directly but only maybe 30% of the brightness when activated by the PIR. It turns out that the 10k resistor is only allowing 7.4v to get to the LEDs when they want all 12v coming from the power supply. I jumpered the resistor and it's as bright as it is when powered directly from the psu and working great!.

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  @stephenwalters9891Ай бұрын

  How about trying a BFY51 or BD139? G7VFY

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  @labcat73Ай бұрын

  Thank you! Great video.

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  @nickaryan100Ай бұрын

  excellent

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  @Steve-GM0HUUАй бұрын

  👍Thanks for sharing. I shall listen out for you on my Pixie.

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  @bradbuck7891Ай бұрын

  Voltage in, and antenna?

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  @Q26VideoАй бұрын

  12v EFHW

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  @WFSteuryАй бұрын

  Thank-you. I enjoy my Pixie converted to 20 meters. I have worked 35 States with my dipole.

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  @kadirsakin7335Ай бұрын

  Hi. greeting from turkey, I saw your video while doing BFO research. 73

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  @neilbchiltonАй бұрын

  Thanks for the interesting video. I found your channel because of your very good QRP labs and FT817 content. Those are the radios I also use. I've been out of the hobby for decades but digital modes got me interested again. I'd not heard of that transceiver before. It's amazing how they can be so very cheap. Some are less than a fiver! Thanks again

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  @taylorlavata2837Ай бұрын

  What a great Radio it never ceases to amaze me. I’m currently using an 818.

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  @k6kwiАй бұрын

  I have had my FT-817nd for a number of years and have made numerous global contacts using, it’s a fabulous radio! Having said that I learned so much from this video. Thank you very much for sharing!!

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  @TheCrunchbirdАй бұрын

  Excellent video. I have the older QCX+ and I love it.I have worked all over Europe from here in Florida USA on 40 meters. Antenna is a half wave end fed cut for 80 meters and strung to the top of a pine tree in a V configuration. All the very best, N2SN.

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  @stephenpadley6684Ай бұрын

  I've got the ft818nd why when I get to about 200 cnl on lsb, or 350 usb, it says TX ERROR

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  @la7ykaАй бұрын

  You may try transmit of out band?

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  @ai5dd2 ай бұрын

  QRPp levels, good show OM. 72 de AI5DD

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  @johnratcliffe64382 ай бұрын

  Was expecting a 15m mast and Steppir....

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  @cchalfantusa2 ай бұрын

  Inspiring me to get into QRP and CW! Thanks for sharing your adventure

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  @kchaney562 ай бұрын

  Well done, I think I need to make one of these.

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  @mixradiointernationalshortwave2 ай бұрын

  Other DSS VFO sketches have a frequency calibration mode menu feature. Maybe one can be added as it will be a lot easier than having to load it from a computer every time.

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Thanks - yes, that would be possible and I will probably include it when I make a more permanent version of my radio...

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  @mixradiointernationalshortwave2 ай бұрын

  @@Q26Video If you could make the sketch available so I can add it to mine that would be great. Thanks.

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  When I've done some more on this I will make it all available - it may take a while... 🤓😃

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  @mobiltec2 ай бұрын

  Cool I love QRP

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  @user-sf6oc5cz7c2 ай бұрын

  Just a simple loop at the top of the mast? I’ve used a pulley, but a) they seize & b) the cable, or support line always seems to snag. Your KISS seems to be the answer - so simple.

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  One of the great advantages of 3d printing - I've been able to make a number of fittings for this and my 'tactical mini' pole to manage both the antenna and guy ropes, wire winders and so on. Thanks for your feedback, 73 from Mort / G4BSK

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  @GregWallace85112 ай бұрын

  Looks like a great selection of jams, uncle mort!

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Jam lovers always welcome here, come and join in - we can arrange an expedition as well...73 Matthew from Mort / G4BSK

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  @richardmillican77332 ай бұрын

  What's the grade of the wire? And how little power are you using for TX QRP?

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Hi Richard - the wire is 3mm green antenna wire from Sotabeams and my maximum power is about 5 watts...

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  @brianfields44792 ай бұрын

  Well done that man, qrp is great. 73 zl3xdj.

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  @polarbear54642 ай бұрын

  Does it have SWR meter?

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  You can find out all about the QCX Mini here : www.qrp-labs.com/

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  @fixitmakeit722 ай бұрын

  HI, Is there a pir that sends a signal for 1 second only when motion detected and another signal when it times out from the same output? I would like to make a simple motion detector to turn my video camera on and off. I aready have a remote controller for my camera with a spare transmitter and the one button turns the camera on and off. I could use the transister to operate a relay to short out the switch in the transmitter. Great video. Thankyou.

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked the video - you can experiment with the on and off duration controls...

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  @Real_Tim_S3 ай бұрын

  Would it not make sense to calibrate at a much higher frequency? I would think higher frequencies (like 4x your maximum expected operating frequency), the total error at lower frequencuiies would be almost a non-issue. Also, are you using a TCXO on the Si5351?

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Hi Tim - I'm following the guidance of NT7S (Jason) and his etherkit library for Arduino and Si5351 - his calibration sketch shows an example of 10MHz and that worked really well for me. I also tried at some other frequencies, eg in the 14MHz band. Getting an accurate zero beat to work another station is really important for QRP and the point of this video is to show it can be done even without specialist equipment (and I did improve on it off camera 🤓😃). 73 from Mort / G4BSK

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  ...and no TXO - just a plain vanilla crystal...

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  @Real_Tim_S2 ай бұрын

  @@Q26Video Thanks for indulging me. One other question I was not able to answer from a slightly more than cursory read of the datasheet - what is the VFO adjustment range of the analog input, and do you have any experience with the transient response of that SI5351 part? I am curious if that would be suitable for an OFDM transmitter (by directly modulating the VFO input with an external DSP, like say an ESP32).

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Sorry Tim, I have no experience or detailed knowledge about any of that - sounds like an interesting project and I hope you figure it out. Best wishes, Mortimer

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  @larspregge64203 ай бұрын

  nice landscape. and thats it why qrp works. the other station has the big beam :P

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  @Q26Video3 ай бұрын

  A common misconception, Lars - most of the contacts I make are with other stations with low power equipment and simple antennas - usually a wire in the garden or a dipole. I have worked stations all over Europe with less than 1/2 watt and many of them have been similar, usually 5w or less. It's a very exciting and satisfying way to enjoy the radio hobby and the idea that it can only be done if one side has a super duper antenna does not stand up to the facts...give it a try - put the huge rig and beam in a cupboard and have fun with QRP! 73 😃

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  @rickadair55733 ай бұрын

  Nice video

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Thanks

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  @paisteformula60213 ай бұрын

  Love the Marantz equipment. Still use a CD-63 MkII KI signature to this day!

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  @allancopland17683 ай бұрын

  Progrock2 is quite a thing. So versatile.

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  @onurruzgar46353 ай бұрын

  Why not just use a button directly connected to the arduino instead of the remote. Does it have any advantages other than looking cool? (Which is a completely valid reason to do this btw😅)

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  @Q26Video3 ай бұрын

  Yes it does - there is limited space for buttons and fingers. Many more options with the controller & easy to reprogram/repurpose.

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  @dennisjoiner37173 ай бұрын

  Great video! I really enjoyed your walk through. I have an 817 or 817ND can't remember. I bought it used. I need to go through it's menus and check the settings to see if I can improve anything. My family bought me a used IC-705 last August for my birthday so I haven't used the 817 or my mcHF transceiver since. Thanks

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked the video, Dennis, thank you - have fun with all your radios! 73 from Mort / G4BSK

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  @johnflowers19763 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the video, I have an 817 and really ought to update the battery pack and use it more often. Have you joined the GQRP club? 73 G0JLF

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  @Q26Video3 ай бұрын

  Thanks John - yes indeed, I'm pleased to be a member of the G QRP club now! Have fun with your 817. 73 from Mort/G4BSK

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  @TheShawna13 ай бұрын

  wondering if i can use these to directly replace HC-6/U unobtainium crystals? in an old Military transmitter/Receiver which originally put about 60mA through the original crystal in transmit?

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  @Q26Video2 ай бұрын

  These boards are not a direct crystal replacement - a crystal is a passive device used in a circuit to oscillate - these products are complete oscillators, so you would have to remove part of the circuitry of your transmitter to substitute with a progrock...

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  @michaeldeloso90423 ай бұрын

  Good day Sir 👋 How may I set my 4 pcs of 4 pin rgb led module to my 4 pcs of speakers separately 1st 4pin rgb led module to 1st speaker, 2nd 4pin rgb led module to 2nd speaker, 3rd 4pin rgb led module to 3rd speaker and 4th 4pin rgb led module to 4th speaker with super slow changing colors such as 10 seconds delay transition colors of fading rgb and switch automatically to music reactive mode when there is playing music or songs on my videoke and turn back automatically to super slow changing colors of red green blue when there's no music playing or in standby mode? 4 pcs of 4 pin rgb led module to my 4 pcs of speakers separately: 1st 4pin rgb led module to 1st speaker, 2nd 4pin rgb led module to 2nd speaker, 3rd 4pin rgb led module to 3rd speaker and 4th 4pin rgb led module to 4th speaker

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  @flightpowersims32994 ай бұрын

  amazing

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  @JimCoupeTQ4 ай бұрын

  WOW! Thaks!