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The BEST Upgrade To Your Handheld Radio

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Post date April 12, 2026

The BEST Upgrade To Your Handheld Radio

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What’s the best upgrade to give to your handheld radio?

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Would You Run A Classic Ham Radio At Your Station? – Kenwood TS-930 Overview and Demo

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Post date April 12, 2026

Would You Run A Classic Ham Radio At Your Station? - Kenwood TS-930 Overview and Demo

Let’s Check Out One Of The Best Classic Ham Radios Ever Made – Kenwood TS-930 Overview and Demo

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DX Commander Youtube

Three Days on the Tower – Real Antenna Work

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Post date April 11, 2026

Three Days on the Tower – Real Antenna Work

This one turned into a proper three-day station build. I started by measuring the downward load on the falling derrick so I could get a better idea of what sort of force the alloy pole is really seeing, and whether a swap to fibreglass is realistic for the next stage of the project. From there, the tower came down again so I could cut a small coax exit slot near the top of the mast – carefully placed, drilled, filed and smoothed so it would do the job without turning into a stress-riser or a coax shredder.

After that, it became one of those jobs where everything takes longer than expected. Coax runs up the inside of the mast, connectors off and back on again, snakes through the tube, joins where I didn’t want joins, new PL259s, old PL259s, seized threads, soldering in the wind, choke fitting, weatherproofing, cable routing round the rotator, and generally trying to future-proof the whole lot for 10m, 20m and eventually the 160m vertical idea.

There’s also some real-world thinking in this one about temporary compromises versus final installation – using what’s good enough for now, replacing the scrappy bits, checking bend radius, watching rope stretch in the heat, and trying to keep failure points to a minimum. In other words, this is less a polished “how-to” and more an honest look at how these big field jobs actually get done.

By the end of it, the mast is back up, the new coax routing is in place, the chokes are fitted, the system is starting to make sense again, and the next decision is what comes first: the 60m vertical, or the new 15m/6m tower project.

If you enjoy the longer workshop-style videos where you can follow the whole process – including the mistakes, workarounds and muttering – this one is definitely for you.

Software, tools, antennas, rotators, coax and assorted chaos all feature heavily. Enjoy the video, and enjoy your radio.

For reference:

Signature 9 system for future 160m vertical work
Internal coax routing through tilt-over mast
Common mode chokes for 10m and 20m
PL259 fitting, joins, sealing and weatherproofing
Falling derrick load measurement and mast planning

If you like this sort of full build documentation, leave a comment and let me know what you’d like next.

Callum.

K6UDA Radio Show Youtube

SharkRF M1ke vs OpenSpot 4 Pro — Which One Should You Buy?

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Post date April 11, 2026

SharkRF M1ke vs OpenSpot 4 Pro — Which One Should You Buy?

SharkRF makes two very different products — and choosing the wrong one is a costly mistake. Bob K6UDA breaks down the M1ke vs OpenSpot 4 Pro so YOU know which one fits your shack.

In this video, Bob from K6UDA Radio puts SharkRF’s two flagship products head to head:🔵 The SharkRF M1ke — a standalone Wi-Fi IP transceiver with a built-in speaker and mic. No radio needed. Connect it to your home or mobile Wi-Fi and instantly access DMR, D-STAR, C4FM (System Fusion), NXDN, EchoLink, and AllStarLink right from the device itself.🟠 The SharkRF OpenSpot 4 Pro — the gold standard in portable standalone digital radio hotspots. Pair it with any ham radio, use the free SharkRF Link app from your phone or PC, and enjoy cross-mode transcoding with up to 30 hours of battery life.Bob covers:✅ What each device is actually designed to do✅ Key differences in features, use cases, and portability✅ Who should buy the M1ke — and who should stick with the OpenSpot 4 Pro✅ Real-world pros, cons, and honest opinionsWhether you’re a digital ham looking to get on DMR without a radio, or a seasoned operator wanting the best portable hotspot available — this comparison has you covered.🔗 SharkRF Official Site: https://www.sharkrf.com🔔 Subscribe to K6UDA Radio: [YOUR SUBSCRIBE LINK]👍 Liked the video? Hit the thumbs up — it helps more hams find this channel!

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DX Commander Youtube

Watching the Mast Getting Hammered in Wind

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Post date April 11, 2026

Watching the Mast Getting Hammered in Wind

Peak gust is 44mph (predicted)

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This Tracker is ALL You Need for Meshcore

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Post date April 11, 2026

This Tracker is ALL You Need for Meshcore

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Meshcore allows for off-grid, low-power text communication using LoRa (Long Range) radio technology.

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Master Command Line & AllStar Node Setup Easily! #shorts

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Post date April 11, 2026

Master Command Line & AllStar Node Setup Easily! #shorts

Unlock the power of the command line! This guide walks you through configuring your first node using ‘sudo’ and accessing the ASL menu. Secure your password from the AllStarLink website for seamless setup. Your gateway to advanced configurations starts here.

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Feeding With Window Line (#1401)

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Post date April 10, 2026

Feeding With Window Line (#1401)

David, K4DJW, has fallen in love with ladder line and wants to make an antenna out of it using 450 ohm line. Is there a magic antenna length for a low SWR on 3.910 Mhz or how can he build this dream antenna?

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My Truck Camper Gear: What I Bring Overlanding

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Post date April 10, 2026

My Truck Camper Gear: What I Bring Overlanding

In this video, we’re taking a look at a portable heater, perfect for your next camping trip. We discuss this gear review of the WIPRO unit, highlighting its use for tent camping and overlanding adventures. This essential outdoor gear helps ensure comfort in various camping scenarios.

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MOQP Is Less Than 24 Hours Away!!!

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Post date April 10, 2026

MOQP Is Less Than 24 Hours Away!!!

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One final update for the MOQP coming up this weekend.

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Mobiles declared so far.
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00:00 Start
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08:19 Weather for the Weekend
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