Ham Radio Basics--How to Call CQ--

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I have acute myeloid leukemia also called AML and thyroid disease from exposure to radiation and chemicals. I have not worked around either of these hazards. My only exposure I believe occurred while living as a youngster in the San Fernando Valley.

I was in the hospital 5 times last year and 1 time so far this year. I have had 20 transfusions. I have had 7 rounds of chemo that have made me very ill. I think the medical bills last year were greater than $500,000 and this year may be even higher. I do have Kaiser so much of that has been covered.

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A video talking about calling CQ. And then, Jim calls CQ on 20 meters and W5IB answers.
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👏👍 - I enjoyed this video - At 78 years old I just getting started - Thank you!

alcozome
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This man has the voice of a broadcaster if I ever heard one.

markg
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Sorry to hear of yer illness. I had triple by pass surgery 2 years ago and almost died then. Thanks to the good Lord I survived that ordeal. Just passed the test with a 100% for Technician license and received a Yaesu FT-4VR from the local Ham club for passing the test. It's a mono band 2 meter radio and am learning the basics of Ham radio in the meantime.

w.rustylane
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I always refer newly licenced ops to this video. A true masterclass in how to call CQ delivered by a man who publishes easily the best ham radio related videos on You Tube. I salute you Jim and hears to many years more of fantastic videos from you once your settled into your new home, 73, Tom G2NV.

TomGNV
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As a former Radio Shack employee, I like seeing Nova-40s still being put to good use. We did have some great products back in the day. Good video! Its good to see etiquette and how to videos for new hams to get on & active.

MichaelLaferriere
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Good to see that you practice good radio etiquette. I hope you are now in good health and thriving having seen that you had previous health issues. As a relatively new operater in the UK, it is good to listen and make contact with operators like you. 👍

NK-dlnc
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Jim I am at the investigation stage and I just wanted to say that your presence and presentation is fantastic. You are a great communicator. I hope to get a HAM radio in the next couple months just need to understand more and I'm confident that you are the guy who will walk me through the initial stage. Thank you for your good work.

andybrooks
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Passed my technician exam two days ago, hoping to get my call sign soon (I'd post it if I had it!), so your video was the first one I watched while waiting for my call sign assignment. This was VERY helpful!!! At 56 years old, I don't learn as fast as I used to, so thanks for being captain obvious for me!!!

dwyn
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Hi, Thank you for writing. I am sending this same response to many. On Tuesday, November 2nd in the morning at 0300 I was taken by ambulance to the local hospital with severe shortness of breath. I had been having a problem breathing for more than a year. A blood test in the Emergency Room showed my D-Dimer score of 12, 281. A D-Dimer of over 500 is considered high. I was told that I set a new record in the ER at 12K. My oxygen level was about 82%. A CT scan showed I had a bilateral pulmonary embolism with almost total blockage. I was close to dying. A powerful blood thinningmedication was injected many times over the next several days. I was in the hospital for 5 days. I was sent home Saturday evening. I was on oxygen full time for a few days and mostly at night. I must use a walker. I can only walk a short distance on a level surface. Treatment for the blood clots is 6 months. It will take that long for some of them to go away. While in the hospital many came by to ask me questions about how I was able to live the last few months. I had been to 3 doctors recently and not correctly diagnosed. The outlook is good. I must follow the doctor's orders carefully. I do not feel strong enough to have vistors and don't want to risk infection at this time. My wife is taking excellent care of me. I will beuploading a video about Pulmonary Embolism soon. All of us who sit for a long time are at risk. Again, thanks for your message. 73, Jim W6LG

ham-radio
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Thank you Jim. I don't often call CQ - no real reason for that - but I often answer those I hear, and I've had some wonderful engagements. What a great hobby.

johnwmacdonald
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Jim, just came across your vid, and wanted to tell you what a fine teacher you are, I, m so very sorry to hear of your Illness, Please do all your doctors tell you, your lucky to have such an attentive wife, I will be praying for you..with God's speed, get well soon!

jackrabbitslim
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Glad to see a communicator using proper phonetic alpha bet. There seems to be many professional communicators forget it once they key up the mic. I'm not a HAM operator. I do listen to HF a lot with a grundig satellit 750 (I have various antennas for it), my SDRPlay and a couple of other SDR dongles. Wife thinks I'm bonkers sometimes but when I start copying CW, she's amazed. Keep up the good work. Coast Guard radioman sends.. 73's

tcuscg
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Jim, first of all I’d like to tell you this is the best Ham radio video I’ve EVER SEEN! You provided me history, you provided me education and you provided me knowledge of basic Ham etiquette. I have been an avid DX fan for over 40 years. I’ve wanted a ham license now since about 1979. I’m finally going to go for it. I’m going to check out your other videos, I have subscribed and I am very impressed. I’m a hard worker and I’m going to put in the time to get my expert license. I’ve always had a bucket list dream of talking to someone in a foreign country. from my home. I’m not sure how I can take my tests in my area. I live north of you, in the state of Oregon. I was thinking about taking an online course as I’m handicapped which makes it easier for me.

i’m a small time collector of AM/SW/SSB radios, I can honestly say I’ve never bought a new one LOL. I’m going to ask you a question here. And I’d appreciate your answer. Because I’m on Social Security, I’m looking to sell off a few of my radios and put some money I have saved up with that to possibly purchase a new ICOM 9700. Radio is my “get away. I’m a former youth pastor who takes care of a mentally disabled brother with stage four cancer. So listening to far off stations has been my hobby for many years and I have some knowledge I’m blessed to say on the history of AM broadcasting in North America. Is the 9700 “too much radio for a beginner?“ Because I’m on Social Security income basically only, it takes a long time to save… My thinking is that I “don’t want to sell off the radio” as I work my way up through the licenses. I want to have more radio than I need to start with so I don’t have to continue to “buy up.“ what are your thoughts on this? I live in the country in a subdivision with a decent size backyard that would fit a nice pool in it, but would probably be looking to of course put an antenna back there LOL I could sure use some advice from someone knowledgeable. 73 to you, Larry

HamRadioLiveShow
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Getting back into the hobby after many, many years away and it's funny how much you forget. Really useful video. Thanks.

lameplanet
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I just got my license at the young age of 58. Your videos are amazing. I got all my dads radio equiptment many years ago. Just made my first contact and im hooked now. On to my general license.

tx
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Great video! I'm looking at getting my license and my first 10 meter mobile rig. It makes me very happy to see the friendliness of HAMs and the brotherhood that is present

jayrowberry
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i'm a newbie in HAM radio and still need a lot to learn, thank you for this video and one day i will take my license test to get my own call sign

Arie
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Jim,
One of the best demos. on calling CQ I have seen on YouTube. Real pleasure listening to you. 73, Ray KC3FGD

rljrl
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My curiosity about HAM just doubled listening to your video . Thank you .It was wonderful listening to you W6LG

ajitnair
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Jim,
Thank you for taking the time to post. I trust you are doing better since your PE's.
I had bilateral PE's in 2015 stemming from a tractor roll-over injury. I almost died, was in hospital 5 days and on blood thinners for 6 months following accident. Able to work 3.5 days/week now., am truly blessed I can.
Avid 10 meter dx'er here (when the band is OPEN! Lol
My transceiver is a Realistic HTX-100 (25 watt) purchased new in 1989 (I believe), with a ProComm PCF 10 vertical stick antenna mounted 30' in the air. Have worked many areas outside the U.S. over the years on this little set-up.
Hope you all the best. 73's
Rod KC0CBE

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