Fred KT5X was the first person in North America to achieve Mountain Goat. He is an accomplished QRPer, having achieved numerous awards in the QRP world, including worked all continents and several DXCCs. He is a great ambassador of QRP portable ops. When operating SOTA, he often uses his clubs call sign, WS0TA.
Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio, QRP and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly podcast as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.
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DIY USB Fob Hack: Candy and Wires Made Easy! #shorts
This project started from silence. I sprinkled candy on a USB sound fob, tried to wire it, and it was HARD. What if this was easy? That’s my life’s motto.
🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.
With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want
No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)
📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world
WSJT-X was doing weird things on the audio side and I was missing decodes. I found two problem culprits and this is how to fix them.
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Improving Receive Performance on 80 Meters (#1364)
Ken, VE7ZY, wants to improve his performance on 80 Meters and asks Dave for some antenna reccomendations. Is a dipole or a loop better?
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Hiker Trapped in Quicksand: The Gear That Saves Lives
Quicksand isn’t just Hollywood drama—it’s real! Watch as we unpack the chilling true tale of Austin Dirks, a 33-year-old Colorado backpacker who plunged knee-deep into icy quicksand on the Hayduke Trail near Courthouse Wash, Arches National Park (Dec 7, 2025). Solo and freezing, his Garmin SOS triggered a high-stakes Grand County rescue with ladders and boards.
Bust myths (buoyancy saves you from sinking fully!), learn pro escapes like slow weight shifts, and get desert trail safety tips from physicist Daniel Bonn: Stay calm!
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Ham Radio Antennas - What Actually Works? - HF From a Small Plot (HOA / UK Planning)
HOA and UK Planning laws: You don’t need towers, stealth tricks, or neighbour disputes to enjoy HF. In this video I walk through simple, proven antenna ideas that work extremely well from a small back garden or backyard, whether you’re in the UK or the USA. We’ll look at why verticals shine on the higher bands, why low dipoles and loops are brilliant on 40 m and 80 m, and how combining transmit and receive antennas can transform your station.
This isn’t clickbait. It isn’t stealth. It’s about scale, shape, take-off angle, and being considerate.
With a bit of wire, a balun, and some common sense, you can work the world without upsetting anyone – and have a lot of fun doing it.
I Installed Linux Mint on a Brand-New PC… Windows 11 Never Had a Chance
I took a brand-new PC, straight out of the box, and installed Linux Mint instead of Windows 11 — no tweaking, no command-line nonsense, no pain.
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This isn’t a “Linux for nerds” demo.
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No hype. No coping. Just a clean install and real-world use.
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DIY Digital Interface: Easy Soldering Project for Beginners! #shorts
Let’s build a digital interface! This requires soldering, but you can do it. Start somewhere easy, with a friend helping out. Here I am, helping you out!
🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.
With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want
No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)
📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world
