Category: K8MRD Radio Stuff

Can You Make A Ham Radio Antenna Without Using Solder? Wolf River Coils Vs. HamSticks??

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Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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Use code WINTERFD2023 for 20% off

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Technicians, You Can Do This!! Parks On The Air QRP 10 Meters Using Only My Yaesu FT-818 & My DIY 10 Meter Dipole Antenna!! How Far Will I Get???

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Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code WINTERFD2023 for 20% 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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How To Build A Dipole Antenna For 10 Meter Ham Radio. Quick, Cheap, And Easy!

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Big Geek Battery Box: https://k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs

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

Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code WINTERFD2023 for 20% 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 Bought A Quick Charging Cradle For My Yaesu FT5DR From Amazon. How Much Faster Does It Charger Vs. Yaesu’s Stock Charger?
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Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Big Geek Battery Box: 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

Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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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 Bought The Now Discontinued Yaesu FT-818ND. I’ve Never Used This Radio Before. Let’s See How It POTA’s. Also Using A K6ARK 9:1 Antenna:
K6ARK Antenna Kit (20 watt, I’m using this one): https://amzn.to/3k1L33a
K6ARK Antenna Kit (10 Watt): https://amzn.to/3GOJNt7
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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

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

Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code WINTERFD2023 for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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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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Build A Quick And Easy LiFePO4 Ham Radio Battery Backup For Your Ham Shack!

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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

Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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Use code WINTERFD2023 for 20% 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
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$260 to $650, These Are Some Great Radios Technicians Can Use To Get On 10 Meter SSB Single Sideband.
Links To Radios (affiliate where possible)
Anyone AT-6666: https://amzn.to/3X6AD0r
President Lincoln II Plus: https://amzn.to/3GIeNLr
Stryker SR-955HP: https://amzn.to/3WHcZI5
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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

Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible)
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Use code WINTERFD2023 for 20% off

Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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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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Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
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K8MRD Radio Stuff Shirts:
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Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

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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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Let’s Take A Look At This Simple Yet Effective Solution To Keep The DX Commander Expedition Mast From Collapsing On Itself.
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DX Commander Expedition Conversion Kit: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/expedition-pole-conversion-kit/

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Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs

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

Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.

ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

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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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