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POTA With The Ham Radio Chick

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Post date February 20, 2026

POTA With The Ham Radio Chick

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this last month, you have no doubt seen @HamRadioK8FAE come across your YouTube Feed. We first met at the Solar Eclipse of 2024. She and her boyfriend Matt, AE4MQ came out to my friend Ryan KF8IV’s house in the beautiful Hill County in Texas. We met up again in December of last year for a mutual friends wedding. After many a libation, we started talking about ham radio and she was so confident we made a bet that she would get her ham radio license in 1 week. 2 days later she texted me saying she passed her tech. The next day, I get another text saying she passed her general. The following Monday she tells me she just passed her Extra. She also wanted to start a YouTube channel and start doing POTA and that is exactly what she did and she’s kicking ass! This past weekend was her first Hamcation and boy did she have a great time. Since Caitlin lives south of my dad, we decided to do a POTA after Hamcation. We met up at Lake June In Winter Scrub State Park in Lake Placid, FL and this is what happened.
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You’ve Never Seen a Hexbeam Like THIS!

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Post date February 20, 2026

You've Never Seen a Hexbeam Like THIS!

**🚨 NEW Buddipole Buddihex Mini – Ultra-Light 3-Band Portable Hex Beam Antenna for Ham Radio!**

Buddipole just dropped the **Buddihex Mini** at HamCation 2026 — the ultra-compact, super-lightweight hex beam antenna every portable operator has been waiting for!

The **Buddihex Mini** is a true 3-band directional hex beam covering **6m, 10m, and 12m** (2m optional) that weighs only **3.5 lbs** and packs down tiny. Perfect for POTA activations, SOTA summits, Field Day, camping trips, apartment balconies, or anywhere you want real gain and directivity without hauling a full-size beam.

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Soldering Resurrection: USB Power Brings Device Back! #shorts

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Post date February 20, 2026

Soldering Resurrection: USB Power Brings Device Back! #shorts

A desperate fix with a soldering iron and USB power. See the satisfying reattachment—but at what cost to the voice? A risky repair comes to life.

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I Finally Found A Portable Satellite Antenna Rotor!

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Post date February 20, 2026

I Finally Found A Portable Satellite Antenna Rotor!

I found the PSR-100 Portable Satellite Rotor at HamCation! I am very excited to build this and try it out! https://wa4mcmkits.com/psr-100/

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What’s With This Members Only Thing?

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Post date February 20, 2026

What's With This Members Only Thing?

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Post date February 19, 2026

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Fine Calibration (Short #137)

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Post date February 19, 2026

Fine Calibration (Short #137)

@georgedandrade-hp1gds296 wants to calibrate his antennas but isn’t sure how to properly complete the process. Watch to see Dave’s answer!

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MakerNova at HamCation 2026: Custom 3D-Printed Meshtastic Cases, Heltec V4 GPS Nodes

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Post date February 19, 2026

MakerNova at HamCation 2026: Custom 3D-Printed Meshtastic Cases, Heltec V4 GPS Nodes

n this quick HamCation 2026 booth interview (likely Orlando HamCation, booth 218), the interviewer chats with a representative from MakerNova (micronova.io), a provider specializing in custom 3D-printed cases and fully assembled Meshtastic devices using Heltec boards.
They showcase durable, pager-like cases optimized for fit and finish, complete with integrated belt clips or MOLLE-style attachments for easy carrying (addressing common portability issues), pre-installed GPS modules on Heltec V4 models (unlike the V3 which requires add-ons), tuned 915 MHz antennas for better range, and a one-year warranty on all devices.

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Deploy This Antenna Anywhere You Go #hamradio #pota #diy

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Post date February 19, 2026

Deploy This Antenna Anywhere You Go #hamradio #pota #diy

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Talking Around the World (Without the Internet)

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Post date February 19, 2026

Talking Around the World (Without the Internet)

What happens when you put a wire in the air and feed it energy? You can talk across countries. Across oceans. Around the world. This is amateur radio – a hobby built on physics, antennas and understanding. No internet. No mobile network. Just radio waves bouncing off the sky.

Most people think radio is old technology. It isn’t. It’s hands-on science, experimentation, engineering and human connection – still evolving more than a century later.

In the UK, amateur radio begins with the Foundation Licence. Training is widely available through local clubs and online courses.

If you’re curious, that’s how it starts.

* If you run a club, school or public event, feel free to use this video as a looping display.

Callum McCormick M0MCX
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