Ham Radio Basics--DXing Overview--First Of Several Videos About Dxing

I talk about my 53 years of chasing DX. In the next video I will talk about the most important components in your station. You might be surprised at my list.

[afvprobert]

I was having trouble making my first DX contact until I watched your DX videos. Now I have eight countries on four continents in just the last month. So, I just want to say "Thank You" for all of the great videos. 73 AF5VP Robert

[tomlidw]

Thank you, Jim. Just got my General on Saturday. Today is Wednesday. I threw up an end fed sloping speaker wire and aside from my FT8 European contacts, this morning I had a solid phone contact on 20 meter with Slovakia! But, I would gladly trade all those to log one contact with you Jim! Appreciate your videos and journey. You are an inspiration to me sir... when can I look for you on 20? I am in Idaho- KM6YSS “/AG”

[NRD]

Love all your videos Jim, been dxer for 31 years but only on CW, never been on phone ever, hi.

[ragandshag]

hi jim just starting out and have learned a lot by watching you on here keep it up all the best from uk .

[RESlusher]

You're right on the money, Jim!  My first DX was Jamaica (6Y3M) two years ago this week!  I've worked Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Chile, Morocco and several others from my home in Fort Worth using a 6m - 40m endfed antenna 28 feet off the ground with a Yaesu FT-857D.

[Siskiyous]

Thank you Jim, you pack a lot of good info into a nice chat.

[rickylittleton]

Hello Jim!  Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy your videos.  I'm a relatively new comer, but your videos are my "classroom".Thanks and 73...Ricky - de N4LE

[rob-zzpp]

in joy video there great Jim still got lot to learn Rob Queensland 73 .

[donaldsmith]

Thank You for the information you give out. I have watched many of your videos and learned from them! I don't have my license yet but studying for the tests. I have the Tech test down good and working on my General. Just got the ARRL General book and studying it. I hope they have the new questions for the app to take the test over and over by the time I get done with the book. I want to study the book that gives the information as to why the test questions are, then spend time taking the test 5-10 times a day until I can pass it every time. The nice thing about the app is if I miss one it gives me the right on and where to find information about it. Again THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION!

[paulclark]

Thanks Jim. I have the IC 7000 and find it to be a fine rig. I dont think people take time to get to know their rigs these days before moving them on !

[apartmentamaturendbi]

Amen Jim I work international and state side DX no problem in an apartment in ny

[brabus]

I have worked DX with a CB base station antenna on 20 meters, no problem.

[tomramberg]

Thanks a lot, Jim. Long time noe hear, but I'm still on pretty often from OH2K. So see you on 20 one of these days! Tom OH6VDA & JW6VDA.

[prodzzz]

Is that small one (the one you're touching at 11:06) a Yaesu FT-991A? Thinking about getting one, also thinking about IC-7600 for DXing. I'm new to ham and find your videos very informative and entertaining. Thank you for posting.

[jimgrigsby]

Like your videos very much. Though I've been a ham for several years, it's great to here someone explain things in plain english. Keep it up! Jim N8NSL

[MrVasile]

Another great video Jim. I am going through the backlog to catch up! Out of curiosity, what is the importance of the 10 minute video length?

Tony KB9A

[adultlunchables]

I'm new to all this... Do you need a special radio to hear this stuff or will any shortwave radio work? I have a world-band receiver, is that what need?