Buzz Stone's AirWaves, All Things Radio

Buzz Stone's Airwaves Episode 1. This is a meet and greet, where I let you know a little about myself, and my communications experience. Please comment on what topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes of Airwaves. THX, BUZZ

Buzz wraps up the assembly, tuning, mounting and testing of the Sirio, Starduster M400 antenna for his Bearcat 980 SSB radio and future 10m operation. In an upcoming episode, look for a review of the Bearcat/Starduster combination. While the antenna is isolated from the mast pole, the coax is grounded at the radio connection, using an inline lightning arrestor.

Video two of three, on the assembly of a Sirio, Starduster M400 antenna, for CB/11 meter radios. This antenna could also be used for 10 meter Amateur radio. Before you run out and buy the 1.25" conduit, wait for part 3 of the video series. I actually had to do some grinding on the conduit, to get it to fit the antenna base. I also had to do some altering of the black plastic sleeve that holds the ground radials in place. All that in part 3.

Buzz assembles the Italian-made, Sirio, Starduster M400 CB & 10m antenna. This is a modern variation of the 70's Starduster antenna. This is Part 1, of a three-part video series. The antenna was purchased with personal funds. This is not a paid review.

A quick review of my home radio automation software program, PlayoutONE, and also my music scheduling software program, MusicONE. All software programs and associated equipment were purchased with personal funds. This is not a paid advertisement. The songs that appear in this video are the property of their respective record labels. They appear only as background, for demonstration purposes only, are not complete, and have talking over them, rendering them useless as a recording source.

Buzz shows you his G90-H1, holder and cooling fan for his Xiegu G90 HF SDR transceiver. It's a great accessory for your G-90 that keeps your radio cool, and gives you a better view of the display screen.

Buzz reviews the XAP (X Audio Processor) that he uses for his home FM radio station. XAP can also be used with an AM station. See how a software audio processing program can compete with more expensive hardware processors, and for much less money. http://www.xdevel.com/en/

Buzz Stone's Radio Tales: The UFO, a Blind Bear & the FCC. Stories from my 20 plus years of radio broadcasting.

Buzz gives you an update on his Xiegu G90, after installing his Jetstream 80 meter dipole. The dipole is configured for a Northeast to Southwest pattern, here in North Carolina. Also a look at the Daiwa antenna switch. The switch has an earth ground, and an in-line lightning arrestor.

Buzz reveals how he assembled the MFJ-1764, and his future plans for this dual-band dipole antenna. The MFJ-164's stacked, 5/8 wave radiators give you more than twice the omni-directional gain, of a single 5/8 wave radiator. Works as an excellent 6 meter full, half wave, center-fed antenna.

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 unveils his Radio Shack, LCD Frequency Counter that he bough new, in 2001. It's a good tool to have in your HAM Shack, and still looks and works great after all these years. Also a special salute to his son, who is serving in the U.S. Navy. A special thanks to all who have served!

Buzz reviews the Chinese Military, Model 884, VHF FM backpack radio. This radio was used by the Vietcong during the Vietnam War, and by both sides during the 1979 Vietnam-China border war.

Buzz with an update on his Xiegu G90 and the new firmware update that fixed his transmit problem. The new firmware, version 1.74 is available now in beta form, from Radioddity.com.

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 details his new Jetstream Switching Power Supply, Model: JTPS32MAB. The Jetstream will be used to power his Xiegu G90 and TYT, TH-9800 radios. The power supply was purchased from RW Antenna Store, for $85, including shipping.

Buzz reveals the installation of his Uniden Bearcat 980SSB, in his 2016 Ford F-150. See the surprising results in a long range signal test.

Buzz demos his newly acquired MFJ-1700C antenna & transmitter multi switch. Multiple connections allow a multitude of transceiver and antenna combinations. Also see how you can interface with a SWR/Power meter or linear amplifier. The Power/SWR meter is a Palomar Model 500.

Have you ever wondered if an older, Icom SM-5 desk mic, will work with a newer, IC-7300? Buzz tests the SM-5, comparing it to the standard issue HM-219 hand mic. See and hear the mics, side by side.

Buzz shows the latest additions to his HAM Shack, and talks about his Sirio M400 Starduster antenna's performance on the Amateur Radio Bands.

Buzz Stone's AirWaves Episode 2. Quick scan of my home radio studio, where I operate my low power FM station. In future episodes, I'll focus on the individual parts of the system. Stay tuned. Equipment Includes: D&R Webstation digital mixer PlayoutONE Radio Automation MusicONE Playlist Scheduler X-Devil XAP digital audio processing

Buzz demos his Xiegu G90 receiving signals on 20m & 40m, teamed up with an 80m dipole. At the 8:25 mark, the video zooms in for a tighter view of the screen.

Buzz shows you how he smoked his antenna tuner, and other tips for successful antenna tuning. See the replacement Comet CAT-300, and backup Versa Tuner II, MFJ-941C.

Buzz rocks the 80's at 8 on Z-93, his home FM radio station. It's a video aircheck of Buzz, LIVE on the air.

Buzz reviews several emergency preparedness radios, all from Eton. You'll see the ClipRay, FRX1, Scorpion II, Solarlink FR-600, and the Voicelink FR-1000, with built-in FRS/GMRS transceiver.