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Off-Road Communication Made Easy: GMRS vs CB

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Post date September 29, 2026

Off-Road Communication Made Easy: GMRS vs CB

Comparing GMRS vs CB for 4X4 off-road communication. Learn which radio setup offers the power and range needed for your trail rides.

Choosing the right gear for your vehicle can make or break your trip. This comparison explains why GMRS has distinct advantages over traditional CB setups, particularly when you need reliable audio quality on the trail. We contrast the power output differences and why modern two way radios are often the preferred choice for group coordination.

You will also see how GMRS utilizes FM for clearer signals compared to the AM standard used by CB. Finally, we explain the importance of repeater access, which provides a significant boost to your radio range compared to standard mobile units.

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Inside the Xiegu G7250: Some Interesting Design Choices

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Post date September 29, 2026

Inside the Xiegu G7250: Some Interesting Design Choices

In this video, I open up the Xiegu G7250 100w HF Radio and take a close look at what’s actually inside. We’ll inspect the internal PCBs, component layout, shielding, RF design, cooling, connectors, and overall construction to see how Xiegu put this HF radio together.

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What to Do After Getting Your Ham Radio License with HR4NT

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Post date September 29, 2026

What to Do After Getting Your Ham Radio License with HR4NT

Scott from Ham Radio for Non-Techies (HR4NT) shares why he created the ultimate roadmap and beginner guide for newly licensed amateur radio operators: What to Do After You Get Your Amateur Radio License.

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Inside Electronics: Uncovering Hidden Solder Secrets #shorts

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Post date September 29, 2026

Inside Electronics: Uncovering Hidden Solder Secrets #shorts

What initially looked like a simple circuit board reveals a surprising solder blob acting as a bridge, instead of a proper component. More complex than it appears!

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The Prepper Mindset – Why You Should Get Your License

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Post date September 28, 2026

The Prepper Mindset - Why You Should Get Your License

I found a post in a Facebook group for Preppers about how you don’t need a license to operate a Ham Radio or GMRS Radio during times of emergency – which is completely correct, but that mindset leaves out a very important piece about PREPPING for emergencies. Let’s discuss…

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October Channel Update: Antennas, Texas QSO Party & Giveaways!

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Post date September 28, 2026

October Channel Update: Antennas, Texas QSO Party & Giveaways!

Welcome back to Tank Radio! In this quick channel update, Frank (KG5HJ) shares what’s coming up over the next few weeks. We’ve got long-awaited antenna test results dropping soon, Texas QSO Party operating & NVIS experiments, plus a special interview with Scott discussing his new book, "What to Do After You Get Your Amateur Radio License."

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The Kenwood TM-D750 Has a Clicking Problem

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Post date September 28, 2026

The Kenwood TM-D750 Has a Clicking Problem

We recently discovered that when using a CAT6 or CAT8 based cable extension to increase the length of the Kenwood TH-D750 microphone cable you will hear an audible clicking on the transmission.
The reason seems to be that pin 5 and 6 of the cable should be together and properly shielded from the others.

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Buying Used Ham Radios? Start With This Test!

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Post date September 28, 2026

Buying Used Ham Radios? Start With This Test!

Welcome back to the shack! In this episode of the Retevis RT95 Amazon Return Repair series, we’re on RT95 #24, and after the last radio actually had a bad programming cable, I was curious to see whether this one had a real problem too.

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This returned Retevis RT95 / RT95 mobile ham radio arrived missing a couple of accessories, including the power cord and programming cable, but the radio itself looked clean. So the question became: was this actually broken, or was it another Amazon return that worked just fine?

If you’re looking at a used or returned Retevis RT95, Anytone AT-778UV style dual band mobile radio, or similar compact 25 watt VHF/UHF mobile rig, this video shows a simple real-world checklist you can use before trusting it on the air.

I also talk about replacing missing accessories, testing with a dummy load and watt meter, and why a radio showing an error may not always mean something is actually wrong.

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Can This Ali Express Bag Replace My Gigaparts Bag

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Post date September 28, 2026

Can This Ali Express Bag Replace My Gigaparts Bag

So my backpack broke. Sort of. Just the zipper but it was enough to drive me mad. Unfortunately Gigaparts doesn’t sell this Explorer bag anymore and I don’t like the new one they have. So what’s a ham to do? I found this new bag on Ali Express and by everything I could tell, it looked like the same bag. So I spent my hard earned $35. Waited 2 weeks for it to arrive at my door step, and now we get to see if there’s any difference.
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DIY Baofeng Cable: FTDI Serial to USB Adapter Hack! #shorts

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Post date September 28, 2026

DIY Baofeng Cable: FTDI Serial to USB Adapter Hack! #shorts

Repurposing an FTDI RS232 to USB adapter into a custom cable for Baofeng radios. Includes Dupont wire modifications for ground and TX connections, potentially compatible with Kenwood TM-281.

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