Category: Ham Radio DX

DX is great – this is how you create a pileup!

Ham Radio Deals below:

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Xiegu G90 HF Radio Transceiver 👉 https://geni.us/4dbG3
BAOFENG UV-5R Mini Dual Band Handheld 👉 https://geni.us/t2d5
Retevis RT95 Dual Band Mobile Radio 👉 https://geni.us/EQg5GI
QUANSHENG UV-K5 Handheld 👉 https://geni.us/C9AnNm
Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit 👉 https://geni.us/bjLSFt
YIHUA 939D+ Digital Soldering Station 👉 https://geni.us/dBriI
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 👉 https://geni.us/S7F0Vq
ARRL Antenna Book 👉 https://geni.us/NGFCMS
ARRL Repeater Directory 2025 👉 https://geni.us/XK6bnL7
Retevis Ailunce HA1UV Ham Radio 👉 https://geni.us/rbQiLXk
LiTime 12V 100Ah Bluetooth LiFePO4 👉 https://geni.us/qBSZY42
Litime 12V 100Ah Trolling Motor LiFePO4 👉 https://geni.us/SBHb
LiTime 12V 50Ah Lithium LiFePO4 👉 https://geni.us/qL78lA
Akro-Mils 24-Drawer Plastic Drawer 👉 https://geni.us/1gP9u
Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter 👉 https://geni.us/Svxk5ul
Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter 👉 https://geni.us/5BJpAP
568 Pcs Heat Shrink Tubing – Adhesive 👉 https://geni.us/GEJdEQA
Radioddity Mini External Speaker 👉 https://geni.us/kBej90
AURSINC Upgrated NanoVNA-H4 👉 https://geni.us/JRRu
Portable Tinysa Spectrum Analyzer 👉 https://geni.us/NcDkDF
SeeSii TinySA Ultra+ 👉 https://geni.us/hBzAXU
Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power 👉 https://geni.us/sGFhB

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Compact 12V 12Ah Lithium Battery 👉 https://geni.us/Nzh8ufI
Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel Blanket 👉 https://geni.us/8bsC8
DOKIO 800W (2×400W) 31V Mono Solar Panels 👉 https://geni.us/xVl2w3m
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo 👉 https://geni.us/voM3l
DEWALT 20V MAX* 3-Tool Combo Kit 👉 https://geni.us/7EQK
Surecom SW-102 Power and SWR Meter 👉 https://geni.us/h1SPOeD
LOTS of Power Stations & Solar Panels 👉 https://geni.us/zXEM
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (new 2025 model) 👉 https://geni.us/kRYXVv

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Baofeng UV-5R Mini Review – https://youtu.be/_o2HTBKp9WQ
Retevis RT95 Review – https://youtu.be/EPDB-uHYIEk
Retevis HA1UV Review – https://youtu.be/Bt1LqSOrPZM
Picking the right battery – https://youtu.be/q5hgK0IlRF8

💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://www.HamRadioPrep.com/?rfsn=8903546.442784
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/

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📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
https://hamradiodx.net/30days
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A practical look at how different LiFePO4 battery sizes perform for portable and emergency ham radio use.

LiTime USA (Code DX8) 👉 https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
10% off – HRDX10 👉 https://www.litime.com/discount/HRDX10?ref=DX5

LiTime Australia (Code DX8) 👉 https://au.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=hamradiodx
10% discount (Code: DX10) on these 8 models battery (Australia)
12V 100Ah 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/12v-100ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery?ref=hamradiodx
12V 100Ah TM 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-tm-lithium-marine-trolling-motor-battery?ref=hamradiodx
12V 100Ah Mini 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-mini-lifepo4-lithium-battery?ref=hamradiodx
12V 100Ah Group24 (Bluetooth) 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/group-24-bluetooth-lithium-battery?ref=hamradiodx
12V 200Ah Plus 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/litime-12v-200ah-plus-lifepo4-lithium-battery-with-200a-bms-max-200a-current-2560w-load-power?ref=hamradiodx
12V 230Ah 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/litime-12v-230ah-lifepo4-lithium-battery-build-in-200a-bms-2944wh-energy?ref=hamradiodx
12V 280Ah 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/litime-12v-280ah-plus-deep-cycle-lithium-battery-with-low-temp-protection?ref=hamradiodx
16V 70Ah 👉 https://au.litime.com/products/16v-70ah-deep-cycle-bluetooth-lifepo4-lithium-battery-for-fish-finder-fishing-electronics?ref=hamradiodx

Victron Chargers:
12V 5A 👉 https://geni.us/bjM6G
12V 15A 👉 https://geni.us/fRcLT

Victron Chargers (AU)
12V 5A 👉 https://geni.us/SUIbmOc
12V 25A 👉 https://geni.us/AmG2t13

LiTime on Amazon 👉 https://geni.us/ka8AXQh

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As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://www.HamRadioPrep.com/?rfsn=8903546.442784
❗ Shop DX Engineering – https://dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/

📖 Learn & Stay Updated
📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
https://hamradiodx.net/30days
📨 Join the HRDX Mailing List
https://hamradiodx.net/newsletter

📺 Watch More
https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioDX/videos

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #lifepo4

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Solar Cycle 25 is fading… but the best HF conditions are happening right now. Don’t miss the openings! In this video I show why the bands aren’t dead, when to move from FT8 to SSB/CW, and how to find real activity fast.

Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero:
👉 https://hamradiodx.net/30days

💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://www.HamRadioPrep.com/?rfsn=8903546.442784
❗ Shop DX Engineering – https://dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #DX

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Testing the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 to see if it’s really quiet enough for ham radio. Full RFI test, load test, and real-world use.

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: https://geni.us/Lv4Id
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💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://hamradioprep.com/
❗ Shop DX Engineering – https://dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/

📖 Learn & Stay Updated
📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
https://hamradiodx.net/30days
📨 Join the HRDX Mailing List
https://hamradiodx.net/newsletter

📺 Watch More
https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioDX/videos

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#bluetti #elite100v2 #bluettiblackfridaysale

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Affiliate Disclaimer
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://hamradioprep.com/
❗ Shop DX Engineering – https://dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/

📖 Learn & Stay Updated
📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
https://hamradiodx.net/30days
📨 Join the HRDX Mailing List
https://hamradiodx.net/newsletter

📺 Watch More
https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioDX/videos

🚀 Support the Channel
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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio

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6m 50 MHz) is going off in VK today! The Magic Band – so much fun!
#FT8 #ssb

Yes! It’s possible to send a radio signal to the moon and back!

I bought the Icom IC-705 when it first came out in 2020. Is it still a good ham radio this many years later?

Links:
Icom IC-705 ➡️ https://dxengineering.pxf.io/Xmk7zb
Icom LC-192 Backpack ➡️ https://dxengineering.pxf.io/WyVKa3
Icom AH-705 Tuner ➡️ https://dxengineering.pxf.io/EE4VXX
MAT-705 PLUS Tuner ➡️ https://dxengineering.pxf.io/6y4q9N

Radioddity – $15 OFF ➡️ https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Windcamp ARK-705 Cage ➡️ https://geni.us/fY84RGz
Peovi Tactical Cage ➡️ https://peovi.com/products/ic705-tatical-cage
Icom IC-705 USB-C Upgrade Board ➡️ https://youtu.be/4RGejjtspNA
Icom Waterfall ➡️ https://youtu.be/PTDSF4eYm2I

Chapters
0:00 Is The IC-705 Still Worth Buying?
1:18 What I Really Like (Pros)
4:26 What I Didn’t Like – Cons (But There Are Fixes)
6:52 Multiple Uses
9:08 How You Can Fix This

🚨 Beginners 👇
📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
https://hamradiodx.net/30days

Affiliate Disclaimer
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://hamradioprep.com/
❗ Shop DX Engineering – https://dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #Icom

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Quick pass of the ISS and I managed to catch an astronaut talking to students at a school in Adelaide, South Australia. First time I’ve ever heard an astronaut via amateur radio from the ISS!