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Entropy (Short #197)

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Post date October 1, 2026

Entropy (Short #197)

@Yelyab1 wonders if a dummy entropy could possibly equal an antenna entropy. What does Dave think? Are the two similar in any way?

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Finally, A 1-Watt Meshtastic Node! Spec5 Raider Setup

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Post date October 1, 2026

Finally, A 1-Watt Meshtastic Node! Spec5 Raider Setup

Unboxing the Specfive Raider, a 1-watt Meshtastic node for off-grid comms. See how it handles setup and mobile connectivity.

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The #1 Mistake New Ham Radio Operators Make

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Post date October 1, 2026

The #1 Mistake New Ham Radio Operators Make

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Baofeng vs. RT95: Radio Testing & Clear Audio! #shorts

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Baofeng vs. RT95: Radio Testing & Clear Audio! #shorts

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Post date September 30, 2026

WSPR Transmitter, pronounced "whisper", a Weak Signal Propagation Reporter. Nev ZL2BNE "WSPRnater"

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How To Unlock 1 Watt LoRa With The Morbo Kit!

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How to Switch From Windows to Linux Easily

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Program Radios Fast: USB Cheat for 2026! #shorts

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Post date September 30, 2026

Program Radios Fast: USB Cheat for 2026! #shorts

Writing radio programming via USB to serial converters in 2026 is surprisingly slow. This video explores a shortcut to speed up the process, bypassing lengthy read/write cycles.

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