Ham radio shack ((G0SEC)) quick tour and QSO with Tony IZ6BXV

Just a quick video of myself, James, G0SEC in my ham radio shack giving a quick tour and working a friend called Tony who’s callsign is IZ6BXV.
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25 replies
  1. TheHamshack
    TheHamshack says:

    No I have very good neighbours, been here for about 13 years and I was here
    first so nah, they are used to my antennas and my hobby.. Nah we all get in
    well in my neighbourhood no probs at all.. James G0SEC

    Reply
  2. TheHamshack
    TheHamshack says:

    Hard to answer that question, you just have to find out what you yourself
    like in radios, I have been licensed a long time, 27 years now but I would
    go for maybe a new icom id51 or a nice dualband handie or mobile as a first
    and get used to chatting on vhf and uhf first and then go for a good HF
    radio, most important thing is the antenna of course. James G0SEC

    Reply
  3. bazza62501
    bazza62501 says:

    Hi James,the new radio looks brilliant and the new look shack,well done
    James,may speak one day,thanks for the email. 73 de G7UFI Barrie

    Reply
  4. TheHamshack
    TheHamshack says:

    The shack desk is custom made by myself and is made from real wood which
    has a nice high quality polish. I get asked alot about the shack desk, it
    took a long time to do but got there in the end and everything is where I
    wanted everything. James G0SEC

    Reply
  6. watrocket
    watrocket says:

    I just received my Technicians class eariler this year and will be taking
    the General class in a few weeks, and am start to look at what others in
    this cool hobby have and I must say very impressive and I enjoyed the
    video. Very nice set up, thanks for sharing your shack. — Mark KK4HUK

    Reply
  9. TheHamshack
    TheHamshack says:

    well in my opinion you want a tower no less then 18m or 60 to 65ft min,
    even higher if you want to escape the house noise and thermostat noises
    around the buildings. My new tower will put the main HF beam up at about
    68ft when fully extended but most of the time I just wind it up to about
    1/2 to 3/4 the way up. safety is the main thing, the higher you go and the
    bigger the tower the bigger the foundations have to be. Only get good
    winches such as Fultons etc.

    Reply
  10. ryanelger07
    ryanelger07 says:

    Just a small one. Between 6 and 10 meters. Possible ‘elf and safety
    concerns might stop things being mounted on my roof…

    Reply
  12. M0AOV
    M0AOV says:

    Thanks James i’m just buying my Audio Gear, got some info on how to connect
    everything up but would like to see how you have done yours. no one else
    has done a Vid like that because I’ve looked, only a picture on the lay
    out. More posters should explain how there equipment is setup as it would
    help viewers see whats involved if they won’t to do it. thanks again James
    and the New radio looks Really Sweet. 73’s Rob

    Reply
  14. TheHamshack
    TheHamshack says:

    Hi, well depends what kind of tower you install and if it is new or second
    hand. I am in the process of installing a new tower at mo, hoping to get it
    all done over the next couple of months.. The tower is being collected soon
    as it is off to be galvanized so should last a lifetime. not cheap but will
    be well worth the effort when its all installed around May or June 2012.

    Reply
  15. ryanelger07
    ryanelger07 says:

    Hi Just curious about the tower. Looking at getting one possibly and I’m
    curious about how much it all costs and such. Good shack though. Stuff of
    dreams.. 73s M6RKE

    Reply
  16. TheHamshack
    TheHamshack says:

    Hi, yea this is an older video now but just so happened that my friend Tony
    IZ6BXV was on the frequency at the time I done this video so called him for
    a quick QSO, TCheck out some of my new videos and your see my new tower
    installation, I upgraded the tower to a new Altron 4 section 80ft and makes
    my old tower look small. Thanks for the comments..James G0SEC

    Reply
  17. Chuck Farley
    Chuck Farley says:

    That’s quite an exceptional radio room you have there, James. I do have a
    question, though. Regarding the cabinet in which you have it all housed,
    did you have it custom made or did you just happen to come a across one
    that suited your needs? It looks custom made for your equipment, which
    looks so much nicer and refined compared to some Hams that simply have a
    pile of equipment stacked on top of each other. 73s and best regards.

    Reply
  18. purplemutantas
    purplemutantas says:

    Nice shack! I am planning on getting my ham license soon. I found your use
    of the phonetic alphabet interesting. I have the standard NATO alphabet
    memorized. So I am used to G = Golf and S = Sierra. Ultimately though it
    doesn’t matter what words you use as long as they are ineligible.

    Reply
  20. Arnold Robert Lee
    Arnold Robert Lee says:

    I’ve just shown my wife this video…….NO CHANCE !! You’re NOT having
    that in our garden, don’t know why….there’s Mobile masts across the road
    with alot more “I said” Typical wifes responce I guess…

    Reply
  21. Chuck Farley
    Chuck Farley says:

    Well all I can say is, wow, just wow. Your shack is beautifully laid out.
    And it’s obvious you’ve dedicated a lot of time (and money) to your hobby.
    I’m looking forward to doing the same. Again, congrats on a marvelous
    setup. No doubt fellow Hams are looking at this and drooling. 🙂 You can be
    sure I am!!!

    Reply
  25. Alan Trohear
    Alan Trohear says:

    Hi james did not mean to be rude.i recently got my licence and the
    instructor
    said not to use anything but the phonetic code.
    kind regards alan M6RFO ps great shack

    Reply

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