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How Dipoles directional Antennas Work

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Post date March 18, 2026

How Dipoles directional Antennas Work

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Coil Spacing (Short #144)

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Post date March 17, 2026

Coil Spacing (Short #144)

@nashvilleoutlaw is wondering if a coil with wide spacing effects the transmitted polarity inside the coil. How much does a coil really affect the antenna?

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Ham Radio Just Won Big in Indiana | House Bill 1152

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Post date March 17, 2026

Ham Radio Just Won Big in Indiana | House Bill 1152

In this video, we’re taking a close look at House Bill 1152 and its implications for amateur radio operators. We discuss the potential impact of these new fcc regulations on the hobby and what it means for ham radio enthusiasts across the united states of america. This legislative update is crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of amateur radio laws.

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Yaesu FTX1 Wiresx demo and setup

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Post date March 17, 2026

Yaesu FTX1 Wiresx demo and setup

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Top 5 Test Tools for YOUR Ham Shack!

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Post date March 17, 2026

Top 5 Test Tools for YOUR Ham Shack!

Every ham eventually discovers that good troubleshooting starts with good measurement. In this video we look at five test instruments that every amateur radio operator should have on the bench. These tools make it much easier to diagnose antenna problems, verify transmitter performance, and understand what your station is actually doing.

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• Antenna analyzers (including NanoVNA-class instruments) for measuring SWR, impedance, and resonance
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• Power / SWR meters to verify forward power and detect mismatch problems
• Spectrum analyzers to see harmonics, spurious signals, and RF noise
• Multimeters for checking voltage, continuity, and basic electrical faults

Most issues in a ham station fall into three categories: antenna problems, feedline issues, or basic electrical faults. With these five tools you can quickly determine what’s actually happening instead of relying on guesswork.

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Mizuho Failed POTA Activation! Yaesu FT-891 Recovers!

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Post date March 17, 2026

Mizuho Failed POTA Activation! Yaesu FT-891 Recovers!

Sadly my 15 meter Mizuho handheld was not up to the task in completing a POTA activation. Instead I had to reach for my trusty Yaesu FT-891 to complete! https://dxengineering.pxf.io/VOmdQj

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Post date March 17, 2026

Ham Radio Deal: Fixing & Modding Icom ID-8800H #shorts

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The TS-520 and VOACAP (#1391)

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Post date March 16, 2026

The TS-520 and VOACAP (#1391)

Gordon, KF0BSA, reminds Dave of the glorious TS-520, the radio Dave could never have. But also, how do you tell which bands are good to operate on when? Watch to find out!

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Antenna Radiation Patterns Explained: Dipole, Vertical, Yagi & EFHW

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Post date March 16, 2026

Antenna Radiation Patterns Explained: Dipole, Vertical, Yagi & EFHW

In this educational part 2 of an antenna series video (likely from a ham radio YouTube channel like Tank Radio or similar), host Frank discusses radiation patterns of four basic antenna types—dipole, vertical, Yagi, and end-fed halfwave (EFHW/inverted fed halfwave)—using free MMANA-GAL antenna modeling software (moment method tool based on MININEC, great for beginners with plenty of tutorials).
Guest Paul @prephampaul joins to demonstrate live models in free-space or near-ground setups at 20m/14.05 MHz, showing the classic broadside "donut" pattern for a horizontal dipole (perpendicular to the wire, directional when oriented properly), omnidirectional 360° donut for a vertical (ideal for all-around coverage like Field Day), highly forward-focused lobe with strong nulls behind for a multi-element Yagi (great for DX, satellites, moonbounce, or fox hunting with elements like reflector, driven, and directors), and a sloped EFHW’s "gumdrop" high-angle pattern biased toward the downward slope (popular for POTA due to easy setup, tree support, minimal space, and good local/regional performance with a short counterpoise).

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My FTX-1 Go Bag Setup – The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Kit

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Post date March 16, 2026

My FTX-1 Go Bag Setup – The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Kit

In this video I show my FTX-1 go bag setup built around the amazing Yaesu FTX-1 Field. The radio fits perfectly inside a rugged Maxpedition water bottle holder, making it a compact and protected portable station that’s easy to grab and take on the trail.

I’ll walk through how the radio fits in the bag, why this setup works great for portable ham radio, and how it keeps everything organized for quick deployments in the field. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or setting up a quick portable station, this go-bag approach makes the FTX-1 incredibly practical.

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