HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

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Hi I'm David KB5MIQ I am a Extra class Ham radio operator, retired Msgt/E7 USAFR where i was the Operations/Communications NCO working UHF FM and HF comms. I also spent 12 years on a VFD doing public service communications. I also am a avid hunter, shooter and amateur gunsmith. My goal with this channel is to help attract new hams and hopefully keep them in this hobby with gear, antenna. and shack suggestions. My email is good on QRZ, feel free to email me with questions or suggestions. links to my hunting channel and sponsors are below. Thanks for checking out my channel!! 73!!

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Operating HF on 17 Meters | Ham Radio 18.155 MHz Contacts, Propagation & Tips

Operating HF on 17 Meters | Ham Radio 18.155 MHz Contacts, Propagation & Tips HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

823 views - 3 days ago

APRILS FOOLS!!!!! HAM RADIO CAT HAS A NEW BUSINESS!!!!

APRILS FOOLS!!!!! HAM RADIO CAT HAS A NEW BUSINESS!!!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

262 views - 1 week ago

Ham Radio Bandwidth Explained | RF Spectrum Basics, Full Wave vs Half Wave (Easy Guide)

Ham Radio Bandwidth Explained | RF Spectrum Basics, Full Wave vs Half Wave (Easy Guide) HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

233 views - 1 week ago

Addressing social media comments, and once again talking about sad hams and repeaters.

Addressing social media comments, and once again talking about sad hams and repeaters. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

187 views - 1 week ago

VHF/UHF HAM RADIO REPEATERS EXPLAINED FOR NEW HAMS!

VHF/UHF HAM RADIO REPEATERS EXPLAINED FOR NEW HAMS! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

177 views - 1 week ago

Ham Radio Etiquette Explained – Do’s & Don’ts Every Operator Should Know!

Ham Radio Etiquette Explained – Do’s & Don’ts Every Operator Should Know! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

325 views - 2 weeks ago

Can GMRS and Ham Radio Coexist? | Key Differences, Rules & Real-World Use Explained

Can GMRS and Ham Radio Coexist? | Key Differences, Rules & Real-World Use Explained HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

292 views - 2 weeks ago

SKYWARN TRAINING AND HAMSTUDY LINKS, CHANNEL UPDATE AND HAMFEST/TAILGATE SALE UPDATED INFO!

SKYWARN TRAINING AND HAMSTUDY LINKS, CHANNEL UPDATE AND HAMFEST/TAILGATE SALE UPDATED INFO! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

211 views - 3 weeks ago

Ham Radio VHF/UHF Repeaters Explained | How to Use Repeaters, Etiquette, and Common Mistakes

Ham Radio VHF/UHF Repeaters Explained | How to Use Repeaters, Etiquette, and Common Mistakes HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

302 views - 3 weeks ago

Ham Radio Soldering Basics for Beginners | Tools, Techniques, and Tips for New Hams

Ham Radio Soldering Basics for Beginners | Tools, Techniques, and Tips for New Hams HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

258 views - 1 month ago

Arkansas River Valley & Irving Texas Ham fests Happening This Weekend!

Arkansas River Valley & Irving Texas Ham fests Happening This Weekend! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

129 views - 1 month ago

Ham operators, hoarders or creative parts organizers??

Ham operators, hoarders or creative parts organizers?? HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

247 views - 1 month ago

Club news and Elmer stories from my subscribers!!!

Club news and Elmer stories from my subscribers!!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

177 views - 1 month ago

Be a Ham Radio Elmer! Why Mentoring New Hams Matters + Operating Tips

Be a Ham Radio Elmer! Why Mentoring New Hams Matters + Operating Tips HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

202 views - 1 month ago

RACES, ARES ARE ACTIVE IN NETX 4 STATES AREA!!!

RACES, ARES ARE ACTIVE IN NETX 4 STATES AREA!!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

205 views - 1 month ago

Welcome to Ham Radio!!

Welcome to Ham Radio!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

196 views - 1 month ago

Check out these Ham clubs in the 4 states area!!

Check out these Ham clubs in the 4 states area!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

193 views - 1 month ago

TIPS FOR NEW HAMS, USED GEAR PURCHASE AND TEST AND DEALING WITH SAD HAMS.

TIPS FOR NEW HAMS, USED GEAR PURCHASE AND TEST AND DEALING WITH SAD HAMS. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

576 views - 1 month ago

Improving your radio signal, Tips for new hams.

Improving your radio signal, Tips for new hams. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

596 views - 1 month ago

HAM SHACK TIPS FOR NEW HAMS! Items you need vs. Nice to have!

HAM SHACK TIPS FOR NEW HAMS! Items you need vs. Nice to have! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

779 views - 1 month ago

I attended the Choctaw County amateur Radio Club 1st annual Ham Fest in Hugo OK today!!!!

I attended the Choctaw County amateur Radio Club 1st annual Ham Fest in Hugo OK today!!!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

716 views - 1 month ago

Dipole antenna tip for icy WX, legal vs. illegal radio mods.

Dipole antenna tip for icy WX, legal vs. illegal radio mods. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

1.1K views - 1 month ago

Operating tips, bands, and bandwidth explained for new hams. #hamradio #amateurradio

Operating tips, bands, and bandwidth explained for new hams. #hamradio #amateurradio HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

904 views - 1 month ago

Check out the DX-394 shortwave receiver. Also using shortwave receivers for emergency and preppers.

Check out the DX-394 shortwave receiver. Also using shortwave receivers for emergency and preppers. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

318 views - 1 month ago

I visited the Hayworth Ok ham radio school club and the Cowtown Hamfest at Ft Worth TX.

I visited the Hayworth Ok ham radio school club and the Cowtown Hamfest at Ft Worth TX. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

1.7K views - 1 month ago

ONCE AGAIN, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TIPS. #hamradio #prepper #gmrs #cbradio #frsradio

ONCE AGAIN, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TIPS. #hamradio #prepper #gmrs #cbradio #frsradio HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

1.1K views - 1 month ago

Social aspects of being a ham radio operator and my antenna farm. #hamradio #10meters #arrl

Social aspects of being a ham radio operator and my antenna farm. #hamradio #10meters #arrl HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

316 views - 1 month ago

Illegal use of certain types of radios and using external speakers to improve sound quality.

Illegal use of certain types of radios and using external speakers to improve sound quality. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

733 views - 3 months ago

CB VS. HAM RADIO! HELPING CBERS GO FROM CB TO HAM RADIO! #hamradio #cbradio

CB VS. HAM RADIO! HELPING CBERS GO FROM CB TO HAM RADIO! #hamradio #cbradio HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

499 views - 3 months ago

THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! OPERATING MY OLD KENWOOD TS 940S #hamradio #hfradio #kenwoodhf

THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! OPERATING MY OLD KENWOOD TS 940S #hamradio #hfradio #kenwoodhf HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

398 views - 3 months ago

My advice of the difference in signals from SDR to Analog hf radios. #hamradio #hfradio #arrl

My advice of the difference in signals from SDR to Analog hf radios. #hamradio #hfradio #arrl HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

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📡 McCurtain County Ham Club Tech Class + RF Output Explained! 🐾

📡 McCurtain County Ham Club Tech Class + RF Output Explained! 🐾 HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

190 views - 3 months ago

Shoutout to KF4AAB and KB6JFL! Tips for beginners for purchase of new HF rigs. #hamradio #hfradio

Shoutout to KF4AAB and KB6JFL! Tips for beginners for purchase of new HF rigs. #hamradio #hfradio HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

186 views - 3 months ago

I visited the Battiest OK school ham radio club. Ham radio clubs supporting their community!

I visited the Battiest OK school ham radio club. Ham radio clubs supporting their community! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

201 views - 3 months ago

I FINALLY GOT TO CHANGE MY COAX ON MY 10M AND 2M ANTENNAS, ANTENNA MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY.

I FINALLY GOT TO CHANGE MY COAX ON MY 10M AND 2M ANTENNAS, ANTENNA MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

189 views - 3 months ago

EMERGENCY FIELD ANTENNA YOU CAN THROW TOGETHER FROM JUNK! POTA QRM #hamradio #10meters #hfradio

EMERGENCY FIELD ANTENNA YOU CAN THROW TOGETHER FROM JUNK! POTA QRM #hamradio #10meters #hfradio HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

267 views - 3 months ago

Ham Radio HF signal propagation explained, Tips for POTA, Emergency comms and Preppers. #hamradio

Ham Radio HF signal propagation explained, Tips for POTA, Emergency comms and Preppers. #hamradio HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

302 views - 4 months ago

FEMA'S DOOMSDAY RADIO PLAN, EMERGENCY COMMS, HAM RADIO TIPS FOR PREPPERS!! #hamradio #prepper

FEMA'S DOOMSDAY RADIO PLAN, EMERGENCY COMMS, HAM RADIO TIPS FOR PREPPERS!! #hamradio #prepper HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

946 views - 4 months ago

CHANNEL UPDATE, RANDOM HAM RADIO STUFF FROM SOCIAL MEDIA, ARRL AUDIO NEWS LINKS ETC.

CHANNEL UPDATE, RANDOM HAM RADIO STUFF FROM SOCIAL MEDIA, ARRL AUDIO NEWS LINKS ETC. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

172 views - 4 months ago

QRZ LOGBOOK, AND WAYS TO ATTRACT NEW HAMS

QRZ LOGBOOK, AND WAYS TO ATTRACT NEW HAMS HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

284 views - 4 months ago

Antenna tips for new Hams, Subscriber tips for antenna maintenance.

Antenna tips for new Hams, Subscriber tips for antenna maintenance. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

273 views - 4 months ago

2000 SUBS WINNER PIC, VISITING THE HAM SHACK OF W5SUM AND K5PLH!!!!!!

2000 SUBS WINNER PIC, VISITING THE HAM SHACK OF W5SUM AND K5PLH!!!!!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

188 views - 4 months ago

ARRL AUDIO NEWS 11/07/2025 LINK IN DESCRIPTION

ARRL AUDIO NEWS 11/07/2025 LINK IN DESCRIPTION HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

86 views - 4 months ago

OPERATING MY YAESU FT 101EE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A D 104 DESK MIC.

OPERATING MY YAESU FT 101EE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A D 104 DESK MIC. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

200 views - 4 months ago

TIPS FOR NEW HAMS PURCHASING RADIOS FROM EBAY FROM FORIEGN SELLERS AND TIPS ON POWER OVERSEAS.

TIPS FOR NEW HAMS PURCHASING RADIOS FROM EBAY FROM FORIEGN SELLERS AND TIPS ON POWER OVERSEAS. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

245 views - 4 months ago

More tips to attract New Hams to our hobby, and the one piece of test gear you need a multimeter.

More tips to attract New Hams to our hobby, and the one piece of test gear you need a multimeter. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

150 views - 4 months ago

We got to do a better job promoting Ham Radio! Antenna troubleshooting tips.

We got to do a better job promoting Ham Radio! Antenna troubleshooting tips. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

382 views - 5 months ago

2000 SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!!!! MY TAKE ON STAKON CRIMP EYELET STYLE CONNECTORS.

2000 SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!!!! MY TAKE ON STAKON CRIMP EYELET STYLE CONNECTORS. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

174 views - 5 months ago

Final call for 2000 sub giveaway, Hurricane net activated, weather monitor packages, ID times

Final call for 2000 sub giveaway, Hurricane net activated, weather monitor packages, ID times HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

153 views - 5 months ago

2000 SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY, CHANNEL UPDATE AND CONTEST/DX OPERATING TIPS.

2000 SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY, CHANNEL UPDATE AND CONTEST/DX OPERATING TIPS. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

151 views - 5 months ago

Visiting the Ham Shack of ARRL North TX Section Mgr. Steve Smith KG5VK

Visiting the Ham Shack of ARRL North TX Section Mgr. Steve Smith KG5VK HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

213 views - 5 months ago

Lets talk about Shack in the box radios and light duty antenna rotors!

Lets talk about Shack in the box radios and light duty antenna rotors! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

340 views - 5 months ago

My take on G5RV, 11m antennas and wire dipoles for new hams, Battist Ok Ham radio school club pic

My take on G5RV, 11m antennas and wire dipoles for new hams, Battist Ok Ham radio school club pic HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

334 views - 5 months ago

2000 Subs Giveaway!! Boy Scouts of America Jamboree on the Air 2025!!!

2000 Subs Giveaway!! Boy Scouts of America Jamboree on the Air 2025!!! HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

206 views - 5 months ago

Thanks for 2000 Subscribers!!!!! Social media post about Ham radio and my most memorable contact.

Thanks for 2000 Subscribers!!!!! Social media post about Ham radio and my most memorable contact. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

136 views - 5 months ago

Congrats Bryan Loper WX5CSS/Meshtastic, Overcoming Mic Fright and Ham shack setup thoughts

Congrats Bryan Loper WX5CSS/Meshtastic, Overcoming Mic Fright and Ham shack setup thoughts HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

187 views - 6 months ago

Channel video changes, BBC to stop LW broadcasts in 2026, FCC, and interaction with a tech on 20m

Channel video changes, BBC to stop LW broadcasts in 2026, FCC, and interaction with a tech on 20m HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

251 views - 6 months ago

FT-8 Is it fun????? Or is it paint mode????? LOL My take on the love/hate of FT8

FT-8 Is it fun????? Or is it paint mode????? LOL My take on the love/hate of FT8 HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

207 views - 6 months ago

Antenna Building Tips for New Hams, How to Get on the Air, And the ARRL HOA Act.

Antenna Building Tips for New Hams, How to Get on the Air, And the ARRL HOA Act. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

247 views - 6 months ago

Supporting the ARRL HOA antenna act and tower vs. pushup pole, my take on those subjects.

Supporting the ARRL HOA antenna act and tower vs. pushup pole, my take on those subjects. HAM RADIO WITH KB5MIQ BIGBOY

307 views - 6 months ago