Buzz Stone's AirWaves, All Things Radio

Buzz recieved the programming cable from Radioddity, and shows you how to program your FS-T2, FRS radio. The programming software is a free download at: WWW.Radioddity.com. You can purchase the programming cable there as well.

Buzz does an unboxing and review of the new Radioddity FS-T2, FRS radio. This FRS also has NOAA weather band, and is software programmable. You can see it a WWW.Radioddity.com.

Buzz walks us through the main features and functions of his Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB radio. Also, how it matches up with the Sirio Starduster M400 antenna.

Buzz Updates his new HAM Shack layout. Added were a new Insignia 24" TV, a SDR Dongle, new shelf, power strip and Atomic clock. The SDR dongle is a Nooelec, NESDR SMArt. The hangers for the shelf are: Blue Hawk 12.4-in Gray Steel Shelf Hanger Item #267966Model #55448, purchased at Lowes. The TV is an: Insignia™ - 24" Class - 720p - HDTV - LED, Model:NS-24D310NA21SKU:6394746. Bought at Best Buy.

Buzz gives you a detailed review of his 1949, RCA Victor, AM & Shortwave radio. Of course it's a tube-powered, Model 9-X-651, covering 5.9-17.9 Mhz on shortwave, and 540-1600 Khz on AM.

Buzz gives you a tour of his Radio Room & HAM Shack, newly remodeled for 2020. Here is the desk used for the HAM Shack: Whalen Asherton 60" L-Shaped Desk, Harvest Oak, Item #: 2736559 | Model #: SPUS-ASHD, from Staples. It's a good desk for the purpose, BUT, be warned. It's a bear to put together, with hundreds of parts. The power strip is: MonoSystems 8-Outlet Silver Power Strip Item #866432Model #TRPM528N, from Lowes.

Buzz drags another classic radio out of the storage closet. It's a Freeplay Self-Powered radio, from the mid-90's. This radio was invented by Englishman, Trevor Baylis, specifically for the rural areas of Africa and India, where electric power was not available. Check out this unique piece of technology, a great piece of kit for any prepper.

Buzz tests his newly acquired Palomar TX-100 Bi-Linear, Broadband Amplifier, and Palomar Model 500 SWR/Power Meter. A Uniden Pro 510XL CB radio is used for the test, connected to a Sirio M400 Starduster antenna.

Special thanks to Tim, KJ8U , for 3D printing this H1 Holder/Fan cover, from Thingiverse.com. It's a great piece of safety gear to keep your fingers out of the fan blades, and help protect the electronic circuitry.

uzz shows you how he easily and cheaply made a fan cover for his Xiegu G90, H1 Holder/Fan. Also, see how you can make a custom plastic cover, using a 3D printer.

Buzz demonstrates MusicONE, a radio automation playlist generator, for his home studio. MusicONE works in conjunction with PlayoutONE, as integral parts of his home radio automation system. This program was purchased with personal funds, and is not a paid promotion.

Buzz unboxes the Uniden Bearcat 980 Single Sideband CB Radio. Buzz purchased this radio online, with his own money. This is not a paid endorsement. A follow-up review of the radio will be coming soon.

Buzz updates the latest changes to his Antenna Farm, including a JetStream 80 meter dipole antenna. Also, a realignment of the FM broadcast dipole antenna.

The NATO Phonetic Alphabet's history and purpose is discussed, as well as US Army MARS. Roger that!

Buzz Stone's AirWaves Episode 3: Swedish Military Portable Antenna System. How to erect the system, and uses other than military. Hogantenn 1. I'm using it to mount my FM broadcast antenna, 80m Dipole, and soon, a 2m & 6m 5/8 wave dipole.

Buzz reviews the NANO VNA (Vector Network Analyzer). You can download the VNA software used in this video, at: http://nanovna.com/?page_id=90​. You can use this device to analyze the characteristics of antenna systems, including SWR (Standing Wave Ratio). The VNA could be a valuable tool in your radio toolbox, especially if you want to design your own antenna.

Buzz explains his microphone audio chain in his home radio studio. It includes a Marshall MXL-2003 Studio Mic, a Presonus Studio Channel Tube Pre-amp, and a Samson S-Com Compressor. In the video, I neglected to say that the mic output goes into the Presonus Pre-Amp input, first.

The radio field pack is loaded and ready for deployment. See all the equipment Buzz was able to stuff into the Tarion XH backpack. The XH, with it's hard shell cover, was designed to carry camera equipment in the field, which also makes it ideal for radio equipment. Be sure to check out parts 1-3 of this four-part series.

In part three of a four-part series, Buzz reviews the backpack he will be using for his radio field pack. The Tarion XH Backpack is ideal for the mission, with water repellent materials, a rain cover, hardshell storage compartment, and highly configurable features. In the next segment, Buzz will put his radio field equipment into the XH, ready for a field operation. The Tarion XH is also available in a grey and black color scheme. https://tarion.eu/collections/camera-bags/products/xh-hardshell-camera-backpack

In part two of a four-part series, Buzz demonstrates the end-fed antenna he will use with his radio field pack. Also, some of the other accessories, including a NANO VNA (Virtual Network Analyzer), Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini, Fire Tablet, and Yaesu VX-6, HT.

In part one, of a multi-part series, Buzz demonstrates the solar powered element of the Radio Field Pack he's assembling. The solar kit includes a folding solar panel, solar panel combiner, lithium-ion solar generator and associated cables. Here are the specs for the Floureon solar generator/power cell: Up to 200W Continuous/250W surge , 146Wh built-in Li-on battery, perfect for emergency power backup. AC output port can only charge/power devices that operate at less than 200-Watt; Once exceeding, the Explorer will shut off automatically. Working time = 146Wh* 0.85 / operating power of your device. Multiple Charging Ports: 2 x AC outlets (200W/0.4Hp Pure Sine Wave), 1 x DC 12V/10A outlet, 2 x QC 3.0 Output, 2 x USB Output. Purely Sine Wave: High efficiency, high frequency, stable technology power supply, suitable for all kinds of loads, Versatile Output, surge pure sine AC inverter, for electronics charging with low losses. Powkey, Aivant and Saoki also market the same solar generator.

Buzz spins a few more yarns from his long radio career as a Top 40 deejay. This time he tells of his practical jokes that he played on his fellow DJ's.

Buzz drags his Realistic DX-200 Shortwave Reciever out of the storage closet, and gives you a tour of this classic receiver. It was sold by Radio Shack, back in the 1980's.

Buzz explains how the Webstation digital mixer interfaces with a computer and his radio automation program, PlayoutONE, for use with his home radio station. The Webstation can be used for radio broadcasting, internet radio, or Podcasting. https://www.d-r.nl/webstation.html

Buzz tours a collection of antique radios, on display in the lobby of a radio station. Some museum-quality radios are a part of this great collection. 1920's thru 1940's. Also an early telephone switchboard.