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How Much Loss Does Messi & Paoloni Coax Really Have??

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Post date August 24, 2022

Comparing Messi & Paoloni Coax with "Regular" Coax. Who will win?

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Another Crap HF Radio | Xiegu G106 Pushes the Limits

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Post date August 19, 2022

How crappy can one radio be?? Let’s see how crappy the Xiegu G106 actually is!

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How to make a GMRS Contact

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Post date August 18, 2022

A quick tutorial on how to make a GMRS Contact.

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Mailbag Monday #26 | Your Questions Answered…Poorly

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Post date August 15, 2022

This week we learn how to charge multiple LiFePO4 Batteries at once. We also see if you can use a 17′ whip on the MFJ 1899T Antenna.

~~Links from show~~
Polystealth Wire:
BFLEX-100 Buryflex – 100 Feet Length Davis Coax
Sotabeams Wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-wire-lightweight-100m/
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00:00 – Loud Sting
00:03 – Intro
00:37 – How to Charge Multiple Batteries at the Same Time
05:45 – MFJ 1979 17′ Whip with MFJ 1899T Antenna
11:27 – Ending Remarks
12:03 – Super Awesome K8MRD Radio Stuff Jingle

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Radio acting up on digital modes? This could be the solution.

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Post date August 12, 2022

Issues with your radio interfacing with your computer? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help. The solution could be easier than you think.

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What Does A Coax Factory Look Like? American Built & Reliable

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Post date August 11, 2022

Visiting the ABR Industries Assembly shop in Houston, Texas. American Made Coaxial Cables for Ham Radio.
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ABR Industries Is A Full-Line American-Made Coax (RF) Cable Assembly Manufacturer

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00:00 – Loud Sting
00:03 – Intro
02:10 – Types of Coax
02:19 – RG-316
03:25 – 240UF
04:59 – RG-213
07:22 – ABR400-UF
09:31 – ABR-600
10:46 – Lazer Guided Coax Machine
12:15 – Traditional Coax Measurerer
12:52 – Coax Stripping Machines
14:06 – Crimping the Connectors
15:40 – Soldering PL-259
16:51 – Test the Coax
17:25 – Types of Coax Connectors
17:49 – Coax Builder Tool (Website)
19:58 – Custom Labels for Coax
21:46 – Inventory Levels
23:37 – Outro
24:34 – Super Awesome K8MRD Radio Stuff Jingle

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Is the BuddiStick Pro Really That Good??

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Post date August 10, 2022

Let’s take a good look at this antenna and see what all the hype is about.
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Mailbag Monday #25 | Your Questions Answered…Poorly

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Post date August 8, 2022

This week we talk about what is in my Icom IC-7300 Go Box, What is the Best Messi & Paoloni Coax for VHF & UHF, and How Do I Fly With Ham Radio Gear?
00:00 – Extra Loud Sting
00:03 – Intro
01:14 – 7300 Go Box
05:24 – Messi & Paoloni Coax for VHF/UHF
11:40 – Flying with Ham Radio
17:49 – Outro
18:15 – Super Awesome K8MRD Jingle

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Pro Tip #5 | BuddiStick Pro. Where does the Counterpoise go?

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Post date August 6, 2022

Simple and Free tip to get your BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Wire Elevated.
Special thanks to the House of Ham Channel for the idea: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4VCotrfQ2ijq8CtvCOXHZQ

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Late Shift Morse Code Practice

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Post date August 5, 2022

Ham Radio 2.0 and K8MRD Radio Stuff join forces to learn CW. Watch as we embarrass ourselves, and hopefully learn something.

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