Ham radio is filled with myths and misconceptions. From “You need a massive antenna to work DX” to “HF is dead”, many operators have heard these misconceptions over and over again. But how much of it is actually true?
In this video, Tony M0TNY and David M0TPT take on some of the most common ham radio myths, separate fact from fiction, and help you become a better operator. Whether you're a seasoned ham or just starting out, this video will clear up the confusion and help you make better radio decisions!
Running Order:
00:00 -Intro
01:10 – Myth #1
[MYTH #1 – “You Need a Huge Antenna to Work DX”]
04:00 – Myth #2
[MYTH #2 – “HF is Dead”]
07:15 – Myth #3
[MYTH #3 – “You Need 100W+ to Make Contacts”]
10:00 – Myth #4
[MYTH #4 – “Digital Modes Aren’t Real Ham Radio”]
11:30 – Myth #5
[MYTH #5 – “You Can’t Work HF Without a License”]
14:00 – Myth #6
[MYTH #6 – “Ham Radio is Too Expensive to Get Into”]
17:10 – Myth #7
[MYTH #7 – “Ham Radio is Dying”]
20:50 – Myth #8
[MYTH #8 – “The Internet Has Replaced Ham Radio”]
22:45 – Myth #9
[MYTH #9 – “SWR Meters Are Always Accurate”]
25:30 – Myth #10
[MYTH #10 – “All Coax is the Same”]
27:20 – Bonus Myth!
[Bonus MYTH – “Antenna Tuners Make a Bad Antenna Good”]
28:40 - Outtro
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