Save Our Ham Radio Bands Before They Disappear

As amateur radio operators we have access to a lot of spectrum. We need to use it, or lose it.

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0:00 Use it or lose it
1:55 My 2.4 GHz transverter system
9:20 My 3.4 GHz transverter system
13:20 But who will you talk to?

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[chrissmart]

In North America, we need to use the 1.25 M (220 mHz) band a lot more. It has a low noise floor, the distance of 2 M, and the penetration of 70 CM... shorter antenna lengths than 2 M as well!

[crazyham]

Agreed 100% mate. aif we don't use it we lose it !
Sadly one day no matter what we will lose it all
but we need to push to hold on as long as we can.

[Chris_KIWCO]

Truly an inspiration in the Amateur Radio community. Keep it up. Always enjoy your video.

[Buzzygirl]

I've been off the air from home for quite a while - I can't have an outdoor antenna, and the indoor ones I've tried just don't work - but I really want to get back into 10 meters (even if portable) and I also want try out 6 meters - The Magic Band; also likely portable. Radio has not been high on my priority list as I'm still working long hours and living in an HOA situation, but I've never forgotten about how much fun I was having in radio 20 years ago. The transceiver market is a lot better and more diverse now than it was ~20 years ago. Thanks for keeping the spirit of radio alive. I just love your channel and it gives me good ideas for when I get back into things. 73!

[techs]

Hayden, We have a 23cm repeater here in Newcastle NSW. It's very rare to ever make a contact on it. We really do need to use the bands more. Nowadays there are so many different things to do with amateur radio! Sadly we need more younger people to continue it on. Great work you are doing!
73, VK2VRJ.

[KevinWBRY]

My next microwave band is 5GHz. Made contacts on 1.2, 2.4 and 10 thus far. It’s rain scatter season in the US. Love my SG Labs transvertors. Thanks for the video Hayden.

[johnsonstechworld]

We are trying hard to increase LEO satellite operations. 2.4 and 10 GHz are in use by some for Q0 100. But I don't think there is any simplex activity on higher bands here. 73 de Jon, VU2JO

[johnwest]

Thank you for showing new hams that Amateur radio is far more than super CB. Here in the USA there are many new hams who have no idea that ham radio is any more than more powerful CB radio, when in fact the FCC states at the top of the rules document that the Amateur Radio Service was created for RF hobbyists to learn more about RF so that they could be of service to the country in times of war and other emergencies. Such service is not required, but it is hoped for, and the bands and power levels authorized were indeed created as an incentive for people to learn about RF. Unfortunately, there isn't even a question about the purpose of Amateur radio to be found on any of the licensing tests, so many new hams have no idea why Amateur radio exists.

[alanlyons]

definitely keen to get on top band; the feeling of checking the SWR (with or without tuner) and actually being able to TX for the first time will be amazing. a bit like fly fishing it feels like actually making any contact will be an added bonus!

[baronedipiemonte]

In the U.S. we have the 33cm band (902-928mhz) that sees some use. But there is no longer any gear made for the amateur market. At one time Alinco made a dual band 220/902 handheld but it didn't remain. The only 900mhz gear is modified commercial/public safety radios that are modified. And they aren't really affordable to most. The 33cm is a good band though with a lot of potential

[joelaut]

Hayden, how about 1.24 meters?!? Seems to be a bit of an orphan here in the US, would be interesting as my guansheng with latest software gets me on that band, thanks!

[roger_VKVRK]

While ive worked with microwave in a professional sense to a degree, it was absolutely fascinating to witness the 'scene' in Tassie when i was there in 2022 for the hamfest. The demo outside was awesome.

[kevinroberts]

I use every band. They can't take away something a human can't own.

[DonzLockz]

Good to see you guys building gear to use all the frequencies. :)
I can build but just need to understand the theory. Still doing the standard/advanced course. Getting pretty complex.😱

[SummitBidTech]

Thanks for “this use it or lose it” sentiment. I hadn’t even considered going out of my way to make use of bands I’d normally not. I’ll try as much as I can afford. Not sure equipment is available but I’ll find out.

[mattmiegel]

80m 15m 10m 70cm thanks for all your videos mate

[simmo]

G'day Hayden Dave (VK7ACE) I've just put together a station again after going QRT in 1997 and keen to explore 6m dx when the band opens. Just completed a 4 ele 6m yagi, direct feed via a 1:1 balun, triggering VK7RAA ok given current antenna height but can't get a radio check on the repeater to save my life! Do you know if anyone up here in the north is still on 6? Beginning to think I'm using the wrong cologne 😯

[kusy]

Here in the US 900Mhz is fun but hard band to get on. Alinco made a 220 (5w)/900 (2.5w) HT and that is the only radio that was purpose built for ham radio on that band. Everything else is repurposed commercial gear.

[biggsmpbiggs]

As a new operator I will use all the bands I'm able to use

[MikeNMAK]

Having done 33cm and 23cm for the first time this month, I think 13cm or 2.4GHz is the next step. Although I really want a transverter for 1.25m so I can do SSB and digital modes, as opposed to just FM with one of my HTs.