Category: K8MRD Radio Stuff

How To Increase Range And Improve Battery Life, This Video Will Show You Ways To Unlock The True Potential Of Your Baofeng UV-5R & Turn It Into A Surprisingly Capable Bit Of Kit.
⭐️Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/4iz4g6o
⭐️USB-C Batteries & Baofeng Accessories: https://amzn.to/48yN1O9
⭐️Iniu Mini Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/447OVUD
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
⭐️Fara-J 2 Meter J-Pole Antenna: https://vfcomms.com/shop/antenna/fara-j/fara-j-antenna/?v=0b3b97fa6688
⭐️Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089 (affiliate)
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https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
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⭐️10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
(affiliate)
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★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
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As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

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In my video titled "The Most Dangerous Thing A Ham Can Do" I asked for suggestions and ideas for bags that had a little pouch on the side to hold the mast so I could take my QMX portable. A large amount of viewers suggested to get a sewing machine and learn to sew. While that’s most likely never going to happen for me, Lisa, KC1YL, took it upon herself to make exactly what I was looking for and I love it. This video is really more a thank you to her, but I thought it would be nice to show off her modifications to help others who are looking to do the same.
⭐️Links to most of the stuff I’m using can be found on my QMX Essentials page on my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

The Olight Marauder Mini2 Is An Absolute Beast Of A Flashlight. Featuring up to 10,000 Lumens, Spot Light, Flood Light, Red Light, & Even A Small Little Task Light, This Is NOT Your Fathers Flashlight! Plus, USB-C Charging, All Metal Construction & Dimmable. The Olight Marauder Mini2 Is More Of A Light Saber Than A Flashlight.
⭐️Get Yours Here: https://amzn.to/4pM1NrV
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
https://www.olight.com/s/5HSE3H
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

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(links are affiliate)
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

All kinds of neat things can be had at Harbor Freight that incorporate so well with ham radio. You’re only limited by your imagination.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

The Just OK Mini 20 Meter Antenna By @HamRadioDuo Just Got More OK’er! Now It Comes As A Kit. Let’s Build It!
★Pre-Order Yours Today! https://shop.hamradioduo.com/products/just-ok-mini-20-meter-antenna-20m-pre-order?variant=42496785612874
(not affiliated)
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

You Down With QRP? Yeah you know me! I love QRP. I do a lot of it in fact. So I thought I’d make this video showing some cool gadgets from what I’ll call the QRP Maker Space. No big ham radio here. Just cool things developed by some really cool people.
★N6ARA Electronics https://n6ara.com
★K6ARK Pico Paddle: https://www.printables.com/model/1019962-k6ark-pico-paddle
★K6ARK Mini Microphone: https://www.printables.com/model/320559-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-kx2-and-kx3
★K6ARK QRP Matching Unit Kit: https://amzn.to/43ERjC5 (of course it’s an Amazon affiliate link)
★KM4CFT 5 Watt EFHW Kit: https://hamgadgets.com/efhe-end-fed-half-wave-efrw-qrp-5-watt.html
★Just "OK" Mini 20 Meter Antenna: https://shop.hamradioduo.com/products/just-ok-mini-20-meter-antenna-20m-pre-order
★VFComms Fara-J Antenna: https://vfcomms.com/shop/antenna/fara-j-antenna/

Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

ICECO Black Friday / Cyber Monday SITE WIDE SALE!! Save UP TO 20% From NOV 20th – DEC 3rd 2025.
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(links are affiliate)
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

I had the pleasure of going on a camping trip with Vern KV5SIX & Ranae KR5SIX over the weekend and I got to borrow this tiny little teardrop from Ranae. She had this at Huntsville Hamfest and I thought it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. Being that I was "camping" in my car the last two years, this little trailer looked like a nice upgrade. On Thursday we headed out to LA. Vern & Ranae in their nice, big trailer, and me in what I’m officially calling the worlds’ smallest teardrop.
★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
★ICECO Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale Up To 20% Off https://amzn.to/4i6cXVK
★ICECO Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale Up To 20% Off https://icecofreezer.com/K8MRD (affiliate)

Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

Sometimes We Just Need A Little More Power For Our QRP Radios. The Micro PA50 Gen3 Is A 50 Watt, 80-10 Meter RF Sensing Amplifier With Built In SWR Protection. It Features An Easy To Read Screen The Shows Power Out, SWR, Voltage, Frequency, Temperature And Works With ALL Brands Of Radios. Plus, It Does NOT Require A Separate Keying Cable. Just Plug Your Coax In And You’re On The Air!
★Here’s Where I Bought Mine: https://www.hgeek.com/products/hamgeek-micro-pa50-3-5mhz-28-5mhz-50w-hf-power-amplifier?_pos=1&_sid=65ec04226&_ss=r
(not affiliated in any way)

Join this channel to get access to perks:
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★Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

★Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair