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A Good Antenna For a Chimney Mount (#1251)

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Post date April 30, 2025

Alex is unhappy with an antenna he has up and would like to get a new vertical to mount on his roof. He asks Dave for any suitable suggestions.

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I Put Up A Spec5 Solar Meshtastic Relay!

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Post date April 30, 2025

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Lab599 REVEALS the TX-1000 HF/VHF/UHF Radio

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Post date April 30, 2025

Lab599 has shared pictures of a new HF/VHF/UHF radio, but is is vaporware? The TX-500MP still hasn’t been released, so I am curious about this new model.

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LEAKED! Yaesu SPA-1 100 Watt Amp For the FTX-1 , FCC Public FIling!

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Post date April 30, 2025

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This Mod Will TRANSFORM your IC-7100 🔧

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Post date April 30, 2025

Today, we’re diving into a must-have mod for one of my favorite radios—the Icom IC-7100! If you’ve ever looked at the factory power connector and thought, “Why isn’t this PowerPole-ready already?” — you’re not alone. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to install a custom PowerPole adapter kit from Jason (NØBOY), making your IC-7100 more functional, more accessible, and way more 🔥.

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Amp or Higher Antenna (Short #52)

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Post date April 29, 2025

@Oldmanof6296 is having some problems reaching certain repeaters and areas. He asks Dave if it would be better to upgrade his amp or his antenna. Which one will provide him with more range?

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Hams, Scammers, & the FCC: A Troublesome Tale

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Post date April 29, 2025

Do only Ham Radio Operators care about FCC Regulations? Do other groups care about regulations of their spectrum of radio? Let’s take a look today at a discussion about using Ham Radio without a license.

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Review of the GOOZEEZOO JYR8010 150W EFHW Antenna (#1265)

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Post date April 28, 2025

GOOZEEZOO send Dave another antenna, this time an EFHW. How will this new antenna compare to the ARRL EFHW kit? Watch to find out!

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