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This is such an encouraging video. Thank you very much!

Thanks for a great video! Being a retired police officer, paramedic, and firefighter, I have made hundreds of thousands of radio calls. The procedure in those cases is really straightforward. I’m a newly licensed ham, only 1 day old, and have been really nervous about making my first radio call because I didn’t know the procedure. The testing material doesn’t fully prepare you for that, but I feel confident enough after your video to make my first call later today. It’s a bit early in the morning to do that now, but once everyone has started their day, I’m going to reach out on 2m, and see who answers!! KQ4USN

But besides range info, what do you actually talk about?

Can u use super glue instead of souldering it? I’m trying to do the same. Or is souldering the only way?

😁😁😁😁 Just a simple THANK YOU. I'm not into small talk and i really get overwhelmed with call signs.... Really overwhelmed. But the magic of cutting bits of wire and talking to people miles away, will never get old. Thank you again M7HSG 🤗73...

Good to see someone like minded making arcade machines.are there any meet ups in the south wast for get togethers to share /help with build's?

I spent decades on CB radio and never had issue. Get my ham license and BAM! Having a difficult time keying up. I'll get over it, but sandbagging for now to see who is where and what is what in my area. I'm going QSY to another channel but this is a great video for shaking those nervous jitters. Thank you for making it.

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145.500 MHz on a hand held with their usual rubbish antenna?. You might get 5 miles, unless you live on a mountaintop. Your local repeater might get better results.

Great video. You answered all of my questions. Thanks

I found that if you sound excited, nobody wants to answer

Love this :) I used to make a lot of Flash games (when it was still a thing) and I’m thinking about using GB Studio in the future. This is really awesome, and it adds a nice touch if you were going to sell / promote your games at markets or expos etc.

Yours is the only video I have watched among so many that teaches on calling on the calling frequency. Thanks for the great video!

I did exactly the same as you. Self taught and passed during lock down then found the practical application uninspiring and unsuccessful. Left the hobby but returned and joined a local club and also sat down and thought what areas am I interested in. Now I have a clearer idea Im looking forward to it all once again. liked and sub'd

Excellent video. Great advice. I too passed my foundation during lockdown. I have a Kenwood th-d74 and a pi star hotspot for talking all over the world on d star but other than a few calls at the beginning I don’t go on it anymore. I am also very mic shy and can’t think what to say. I never remember people’s callsigns. Please could you make more videos like this. This was so helpful. 73’s. M7TTI.

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Thank you for doing this. I plan to return to the frequencies after a 35 years hiatus, I still have a license but need new gear and so much happened not least digital radio. I don't expect many of the old contacts to be around. For small talk I think after initial hello's and reports talking about gear one has or wants will be fine. 73's

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Have the same xhdata, it was about £55 delivered to London in 2023. Lovely radio! Can also be used to search for sources of QRM around the house or check if HF bands are open by listening on the FT8 frequencies. Very versatile!

I had the same fear, also got my license during the pandemic. It was like fear of death, probably worse. If you are like this, try the following: 1) mimic calling cq with the radio off or connect a dummy load so you can hear yourself saying it 2) if you have access to HF bands, make contacts when there is a contest. Answer when others call CQ and the whole exchange is your callsing and singal report. They will also thell you your signal report an 73 - contact over. This way you can build the confidence to call CQ yourself either on HF or 2m - Alex M0OOV

Thanks - I've just passed my Foundation exam, but I found this most useful and encouraging, I can connect with it in so many ways. Obviously the "now I've passed" bits are particularly helpful to me at the moment. 73, David (haven't got my call sign yet)

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Interesting game! Idea for extra element: grey line propagation, where you don't square the hexagon distance count or maybe half the hexagon count, so you can get further distances. Another idea: maybe have a skip zone by default i.e. can't work squares inside your own hexagon; but then have some stages with sporadic-E propagation where skip is short, and for that go can work squares inside your hexagon.

Hey there; hopefully this comment reaches you. I had a run in with an official Zoltar machine and thought "I'd love to make my own" and came upon your series of videos. Very inspiring, just wish I had the workshop space and tools to get started. I know you mentioned you were able to keep costs down by using scrap materials, but if you don't mind my asking, what was your final tally on that? Cheers, and thank you again for the ideas.

Thank you for your comments. I have had my Technicians license for MANY years and have never initiated a conversation for fear of doing it wrong or not knowing what to do. I hope your pep-talk might get me going in the right direction.

1:55 For the American hams scratching their head here, the US 2m FM calling frequency is 146.52

I would totally watch a full build log of this! It’s elite!

Nice Video my Friend 73!

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I like the comment about bashing the new kid! I have tried getting into this hobby but can't find anyone who states sensible intelligible info. Like how do you know what works in your area before spending cash to find out nobody is using what you can on a Foundation certificate.

its like a playing a video game on Steam....the Map feature is useless....cant figure out where anyone IS.....actual humans omg

ive been a 2meter ham for 3 years, never talked to anyone . never had any friends to help me with tihs....will prob never contact anyone....i dont deserve this im too new and incompetant

Interesting, when I looked at Shrewton ROC Post on Subterranea Britiannica , it says there is no trace of it. I wonder if this is something else? Also, you don't have to wait for the grey line to 'Broadcast' there is plenty of activity during daylight hours. There are activations of bunkers almost every day now, sometimes several people out there every day, its getting very popular! G8XDD

I think this will help alot of new Hams get over the stage fright of getting on the mic for the first time. Bravo sir! 73s!

Great video - thanks for the incentive

Are we legally allowed to enter the bunkers?

Good to see one, as many have been destroyed. Which bunker is it?

Thank for sharing your experience and knowledge. I am also new. Passed my technical and taking General next week. Yeah 👍! I have not made a call as of yet. But soon. Setting up my BF-F8HP / UV5R 3rd gen. Yes, tough to make first call. A little confusing on setting up repeaters. Maybe discuss that. Thanks again.