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Turning Random Objects Into Antennas With My Xiegu G90

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Post date May 2, 2025

The Goal Is Simple. 5 Objects, 5 Antennas, 5 Contacts. Can The Xiegu G90 Do It? Let’s Find Out!
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★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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★Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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★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
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★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas:
BNC Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-bnc/?ref=4089
SMA Female Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-female/?ref=4089
SMA Male Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-male/?ref=4
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I Put Up A Spec5 Solar Meshtastic Relay!

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Post date April 30, 2025

I’m New To Meshtastic & Wanted To Increase The Range Around My Area, So I Put Up This Spec5 Relay! Check It Out!
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What Happened To Mailbag Monday?

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Post date April 27, 2025

Where Did It Go? When Is It Coming Back? Let Me Explain…
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This Changes Everything! NEW Cyclenbatt 12V LiFePO4 Smart Battery W/ User Programmable BMS

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Post date April 25, 2025

FINALLY!! We Have Full Control Of Our Battery Settings. Set Over Current, Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Temperature Protection, & More. All IN APP! NO Account, NO Tracking, It Just Works!
★Cyclenbatt Battery: https://amzn.to/4cS3sqy
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I Made A Linked Dipole With The REZ SCOUT & It’s Awesome!

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Post date April 22, 2025

I Made The Ultimate Dipole For Portable Ham Radio! Check It Out!
★REZ SCOUT: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/rez-scout
★26AWG Sotabeams Wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-wire-lightweight-100m/
★Ferrules: https://www.ferrulesdirect.com/products/n25007?variant=31640119509070
★Large S-Biners (I used 16 S-Biners total) https://amzn.to/42D776L
★2mm Banana Plugs: https://amzn.to/4iwzYQ1
★Ferrule Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/4iuDgUe
★Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3RPDb2B
★Wire Cutters: https://amzn.to/4cEnVPm
★Paracord 2.38mm (I bought a 250′ Roll of Hidden Camo) https://amzn.to/3YzhNlZ
★PINECIL Smart Minie Potable Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/4jL2tL3
★Hakko Solder Tip Cleaning Wire: https://amzn.to/3Gg2pEv
★Ground Anchors for Guying: https://amzn.to/445V2JY
★Nite Ize CamJam Cord Tightener: https://amzn.to/3YLAK4L
★POTA33H Mast (SAVE 5% WITH CODE K8MRD): https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota33h-heavy-duty-portable-33-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-pota-mast.html
★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
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ABOVE LINKS ARE AFFILIATE WERE AVAILABLE.
★3D Printed Solder Tip Cleaner: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2644742
★Like My Cool Hat? Custom Callsign Hats Can Be Found Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GearForeverDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1633059180&from_page=listing

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Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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This Is The Best Way To Guy Your POTA33H!

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Post date April 21, 2025

Created By Dorian, W4DFK, This DIY Cap Replacement Is The Best Way To Guy Your POTA33H Carbon Fiber Telescopic Mast.
★Download The .STL’s Here:
POTA 33 Heavy Duty Guy-Line Attachment WITH Screw on Cap: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7010327
POTA 33 Heavy Duty Screw on base for 3/8" x 16 ground spike:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7010332
★3/8"X16 Threaded Inserts: https://amzn.to/4cEev6H
★3/8" Aluminum Rod: https://amzn.to/4jHDYyh
★Paracord: https://amzn.to/4jyl3WA
★Ground Anchor Screws: https://amzn.to/4j9u8W2
★Nite Ize CamJam Cord Tightener: https://amzn.to/3Gs5hOC
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When Huntsville State Park Is Burning…

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Post date April 18, 2025

The Park May Or May Not Be On Fire. Let’s Go Anyway!
★GearForeverDesigns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GearForeverDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1633059180&from_page=listing
★HamRadioDudeSells: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HamRadioDudeSells?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1825758475&from_page=listing
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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Gigaparts Explorer POTA33H Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Telescopic Mast

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Post date April 14, 2025

At Only 27" Collapsed, The POT33H Is By Far The Strongest, Lightest, & Heavy Duty Telescopic Mast Of It’s Size! How Much Weight Can This New POTA33H Mast Handle? Let’s Find Out. Spoiler, It’s A LOT!
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★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
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I Got A New Camera, Let’s Make A POTA Video In The Woods!

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Post date April 12, 2025

This video was 95% made for selfish reasons, but you’re welcome to come along on my hike and see how this camera works too.
★Where did I get that cool hat?? Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1633059180/ham-radio-or-custom-text-cap-top-quality?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=gearforeverdesigns&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&bes=1&sts=1&content_source=ee63f6db8597d822e00717f48260d68cc039973b%253A1633059180&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=ee63f6db8597d822e00717f48260d68cc039973b%3A1633059180

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This Aferiy AF-P210 Portable Power Station Blows The Competition Away!

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Post date April 10, 2025

This Power Station Packs A Huge Punch For A Very Affordable Price. Featuring a 2400 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter, 2048Wh Capacity, Up To 500 Watts Solar Charging, 4 USB-C PD, 2 USB 3.0, & up to 25 Amp 12V DC.
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