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Meshtastic is leveling up—again. In this video, TO. from Temporarily Offline dives into the all-new Heltec MeshPocket: a compact, rugged, ready-to-roll node that brings serious upgrades to your mesh network.
We’ll explore:
• How the MeshPocket compares to DIY Meshtastic builds
• Real-world durability and usability
• Built-in features like the big battery
• Why this is a HUGE step forward for plug-and-play LoRa mesh radios
Meshtastic Devices Shown:
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00:00 – Intro: The Evolution of Meshtastic
00:34 – Early DIY Meshtastic Nodes
01:10 – Antenna & Adapter Kit Overview
01:25 – The Muzy.works 3D Printed Case
01:40 – Hardware Comparison: Spec 5 Edition
02:10 – Built-in Features: Battery, Kickstand, Clip
02:45 – Heltec Returns with the MeshPocket
03:00 – MeshPocket Unboxing & Details
03:35 – My Take: Is This Worth It?
04:00 – Final Thoughts and What’s Next
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Ham Nation Episode 600!
Episode 600! Join us as we invite hosts and friends on live for this massive accomplishment! Gordo is back with fresh Short Shots, Don catches us up on the ham radio news from Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda is sharin new "Ham it, can it, or what-am-it"!
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! https://hamnation.icomamerica.com/ New LINK!
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Need QSL cards? Consider printing with Amanda! http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/
Gordon West’s Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbanks’ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
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FDIA Planning Session 1
Just what is FDIA? or Four Days In August you ask? This is year 3! Where you been friend?
Every year, the four days before Huntsville Hamfest, us hams INVADE Monte Sano State Park and light the place up! We’re going to be doing hands on ham radio – these won’t be "seminars" or "forums" – you’ll get a chance to key up, solder down, build and explore like only we can.
You got questions? We’ll have the largest gathering of Elmers to get you sorted – you’ll have so many answers you won’t know which one is right!
Since we’re youtubers, we’re going to do it all transparent and packed with community involvement, So join us!
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A Video About A Bench
Benches Get Old. They Get Punished By The Weather. They Crack. They Splinter. QuirkyQRP Has A Solution. The Mammoth Ham Radio Reference Field Mat For POTA!
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@stephenkramme7063 has a few questions about Dave’s grounding box from KF7P. Do the lightning arrestors need any seperate wiring? How should they be mounted for this setup to work?
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In this video I get the chance to interview a couple of inspiring YouTubers and maybe future movie directors while at the lake for a Fathers Day campout. Lets subscribe to their channel and give them a big boost!
Their YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@chicken15-d3h
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The Elecraft KH-1 is an inredibly convenient radio that deploys very quickly. By adding a homebrew coil you can unlock the lower frequency HF bands on the stock whip.
Link: https://www.printables.com/model/1132060-elecraft-kh1-mini-screwdriver-loading-coil
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I activated a POTA with Josh (K4LI) on top of a mountain on the Cherohala Skyway.
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Silent Partner – Fortunate Note
Noir Et Blanc Vie – Brighton Lights
John Deley & the 41 Players – Heat Wave
Doug Maxwell – Psychedelicacy
Big Blues by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Again Again? Think of it like a ham radio answering machine – Last Week we told you all about it and gave a quick demo. This week we’re going to build one from scratch!
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