Category: K8MRD Radio Stuff

Mike K8MRD’s Videos

How Many Chokes Do You Need?? Mailbag Monday

Post author By admin
Post date September 18, 2023

We’re talking Feed Line Chokes. How many do you need? Can you Charge a LiFePO4 Battery with Non Solar Power through a Charge Controller? Are you Allowed to Put Wires In Trees For POTA?
★Save 10% off ABR Industries Coax with code K8MRD

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

K8MRD Radio Stuff Shirts:
Happy Skull Guy: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/k8mrd-radio-stuff-t-shirt-special-order
Tower of Terror: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/k8mrd-radio-stuff-tower-t-shirt-special-order

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
Save 10% off Messi & Paoloni at Gigaparts: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Messi%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Messi+10+Off&res_per_page=60&search_return=all&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

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
Signalstuff Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

BRAND NEW!! POTA-Flex 7 Coaxial Cable by Messi & Paoloni

Post author By admin
Post date September 15, 2023

The Brand New POTA-Flex 7 Coaxial Cable From Messi & Paoloni is the First Coaxial Cable Made Specifically for the Portable Ham Radio Operator. This Rugged, Durable, Low Loss, High Visibility Coaxial Cable Outperforms Anything In It’s Class!

~10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it
~10% off Messi & Paoloni at Gigaparts:
Use Code MP10
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Messi%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Messi+10+Off&res_per_page=60&search_return=all&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#messi&paoloni #hamradiotube #potaflex7 #hamradio

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

My PackTenna Broke!! Here’s How I Fixed It.

Post author By admin
Post date September 12, 2023

My PackTenna Failed On Me. Here’s How I Fixed My Broken PackTenna Linked End Fed Half Wave Antenna
PackTenna Parts: https://www.packtenna.com/faq.html#/
Many of the tools I use can be found on my Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff

Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts (10% off Messi & Paoloni) With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #hamradiotube #packtenna #k8mrd

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

Hams Helping Hams

Post author By admin
Post date September 12, 2023

We’re joined by Dan W0BDP and Lucas N0OPS to discuss Hams Helping Hams!

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

Powering Mobile Ham Radios & Grounding HF Boat Antennas

Post author By admin
Post date September 9, 2023

In this episode of Mailbag Monday we learn of a POTA Theft. We also look at alternative ways to power your mobile ham radio while avoiding the firewall. Are Remote Contacts still Valid For Contests? And finally we talk about Antennas and Grounding for Aluminum Boats for POTA.
MFJ-4403 Voltage Conditioner: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4403?_pos=1&_sid=b04204e62&_ss=r#description

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #k8mrd #parksontheair

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

6 Parks, 2 States, 1Day | Epic Parks on the Air Rove!!

Post author By admin
Post date September 7, 2023

Ryan, KF8IV and I set out for a Massive 6 Park 2 State POTA Rove in Louisiana and Texas.

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
*Save 10% Off Messi & Paoloni Coax!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #k8mrd #parksontheair

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

Emcomm DIY OFF GRID Ham Radio Go Box / Solar Generator Build

Post author By admin
Post date September 6, 2023

This All In One Comms Box For Preppers Features A 12ah, 12 Volt LiFePO4 Battery, Solar Charge Controller, USB 3.0 & USB-C, Watt Meter, Built In Antenna Port, Anderson Power Pole Ports, & A 25 Watt VHF-UHF Ham Radio / GMRS Radio With Programming Cable.
Most of the tools/materials I’m using can be found on my Amazon Store:*
https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfk8mrdradiostuff_RVD1V3TRV9R4WCRJH7F8
BNC Female Mount: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272450137218?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cbKgZbuRRRK&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=SjK4rh_FRJS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
90 Degree BNC Male https://www.ebay.com/itm/182320753013?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=oXv_bpkTRQK&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=SjK4rh_FRJS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
PO4 Power Battery Can Be Found At Gigaparts:
Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
Signal Stuff Signal Stick BNC Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-bnc/?ref=4089
Ed Fong Roll Up Dual Band J-Pole: (make sure to select the Dual Band Roll Up from the options) https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/radio-gear/products/ed-fong-j-pole-antennas-dual-band-220-and-roll-up?variant=32440756568243

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 Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #prepper #comms

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

K8MRD Reads More Mean Comments From Viewers

Post author By admin
Post date September 4, 2023

The Sad Hams Are Back At It Again. This Time Attacking A Dear Friend Of Mine, While Others Assert Their Dominance as "Real Hams"! It Never Gets Old And It Sure Is Fun Laughing At These People.

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #k8mrd #parksontheair

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

10 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Post author By admin
Post date August 31, 2023

10 Amp, MPPT, Multi Chemistry Gel SLA LiFePO4, and RF Quiet.
Get it here: https://hamsource.com/product/10a-portable-mppt-solar-controller/
Or from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L60eD9 (different "brand")

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

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

*All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible

#hamradio #MPPT #lifepo4

K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube

Gigaparts PO4 Power 12V LiFePO4 Battery Teardown

Post author By admin
Post date August 29, 2023

Let’s Open Up The PO4 Power LiFePO4 Battery From Gigaparts And See What’s Inside. Is It A Quality Battery OR Straight Up Junk??

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

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 Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Big Geek Battery Box, https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs
Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site

Parks On The Air Merch (non affiliate) https://www.clubgearonline.com

Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 10% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD10 at checkout.

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60

10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off.
https://messi.it. (or you can order from Gigaparts)

~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer

#hamradio #lifepo4 #gigaparts #hamradiotube #k8mrd