(YT)David Casler KE0OG

Can you Slope a Sloper? (#723)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:52:19 GMT

Dirk, KM6UXE, plans to install a 4010 EFHW, but due to the shape of his surroundings he will essentially be be connecting the end to a hill that is created by the ground sloping upward. Are there any problems with this set up?

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

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My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
The ham radio part of my website (direct link): http://www.ke0og.net
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.

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The Bard and the Sailing Ship (#713)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:52:02 GMT

Roland is in the process of replacing his VHF installation on a Sialboat, and he would like a recommendation for the type of coax and connecter he should use without wasting his entire budget.

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

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The La Crosse Clock (#727)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:51:38 GMT

When I visted DX Engineering I saw one thing that I had to have and that was this La Crosse Clock. This Clock sets itself to the Atomic time and can only be less than a second off. I think you will find this quite interesting.

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

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Sky 10 Dave's First Solo, Friday, 13 May 2022

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:51:12 GMT

Awful landings! But I've flown solo since and straightened them out. But, after nearly two years, I finally soloed.

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Dayton Hamvention 2022 (#726)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:50:57 GMT

This is my trip report of the Dayton Hamvention this year.

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Edited by Callum Jakeman.

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Beginner Kits (#737)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:50:15 GMT

Robert is a bit of a maker at heart and wants to begin some kits but doesn't know where to start. Watch to learn more.

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Edited by Aidan Jakeman

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Where's my sound? (#701)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:49:39 GMT

Bill, K5RAR, has a radio and a computer but he is having a tough time getting the sound onto the computer. What should he do?

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/
Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ (provides a method to use your credit card via PayPal, Also describes Patreon)
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Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Technician training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/training/
General training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/general/
Amateur Extra training videos, see http://www.ke0og.net/extra/
List of the Ask Dave videos, see http://dcasler.com/ask-dave/#askdavelist (incomplete)
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

I'm often asked what equipment I use to create the videos. The devices include the Panasonic DMC-G7 camera, Panasonic HDC-TM90 video camera, GoPro Hero2 HD camera, Tascam DR-05 audio recorder, Audio-Technica ATR-3350 lapel microphone, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 digital camera, the Kodak Zi-8 video camera, my iPhone 5S. Software used: CyberLink PowerDirector 17 on an HP Gaming Pavilion, also using Smoothdraw 4.0.5.0, FastStone Image Viewer 5.3, FastStone Capture 8.0, Audacity 2.1.1, LibreOffice 5.0.4.2, and Ink2Go 1.7.2. You can see how my studio is set up by viewing https://youtu.be/wFSQ8vtNA5A.

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Can I Bury my Coax Underground? (#735)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:49:16 GMT

Mike, KI5SOK, lives in South West Louisiana, and wants to have his coax somewhere other than atop the ground, due to animals nearby who might chew on it. He wants to bury it but is this an good option with the amount of water it will be exposed to?

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Edited by Aidan Jakeman

Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)

Twitter: @dcasler

Use your Privileges Properly (#733)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:49:01 GMT

Due to some inquiry by Eric, KB0YDN, I decided to make this video discussing the incident of the Ham Firefighting Interference in Idaho Last year. This video is to address the issue and remind fellow Ham's about the rules and laws partaining to emergency contacts through Ham Radio, and Public Safety in general.

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Edited by Aidan Jakeman

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How to Delete a Memory Channel (#722)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:48:36 GMT

Dave, W2DJG, wants to know how to delete a memory channel. Watch to learn more.

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

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Where's my Novel, The Fox Hunt Adventure (#707)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:47:39 GMT

Mike, G0RFD, asks "How do I get a print or copy of your book?"

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Twitter: @dcasler

Sky 9 June 2022 Casler 5 landings

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:46:56 GMT

Far better landings compared to my 13 May 2022 solo!

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What should go in my GoBox (#718)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:46:36 GMT

John is trying to build a GoBox for an AnyTone At-D578UVIII Pro, and he has put a list together but knowing he is still more amatuer, John would love any advice or insight that Dave can provide.

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

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What is Resonance? (#717)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:46:13 GMT

Steve, KL3EZ, has been trying to understand resonance better to help teach some new techicians but he is also having some trouble understanding the full concept.

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The Details of Measuring Power (#721)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:57 GMT

Mike, KM2B, saw my video on using a rigol scope to measure power, and he wants to know if he can set up three way cable connections between his rig, rigol instrument, and resistor.

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Types of Open Wire Line (#700)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:42 GMT

Teodor, 2E0GIY, is curious. "Why 450 Ohms?" He is wondering why it became such a commercial type when it is rarely a viable solution. Dave here to help explain.

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Programming the Retevis and other Radios (#719)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:25 GMT

Jean, VE2EGY, has the Retevis RT-8 and chirp and would like to program the radio, but for some reason its not working. Dave here to help explain his solution to programing his radios.

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Finding Empty Frequencies for Tune-up (#709).

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:02 GMT

John, KF0HWK, is trying to find frequencies to tune his antenna, he asks "Is there a set group of frequencies for this purpose that he can access?"

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Ham Radio Magazines Then Vs Now (#740)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:44:34 GMT

Today I thought it would be fun to look back at the Ham Radio Magazines of the past and compare them to some current magazines just to have a fun comparison. It is fascinating to see the changes in size, layout, content, advertisements, and everything else. Lets see how these magazines have changed over time!

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#qst #cqmagazine #hamradiomagazines

Understanding the Radio Frequency Spectrum (#715)

(YT)David Casler KE0OG — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:42:12 GMT

Dyslexic, a Ham in training, sent me a letter. He asks for me to do an Ask Dave video explaining the Ham Radio Frequency Spectrum applying to the Ham Radio Bands.

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Edited by Callum Jakeman

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