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2022 ARRL Field Day, But With Guns

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Post date June 29, 2022

It’s 2022 ARRL Field Day. That means it’s K8MRD Shootin’ Stuff Time! We’re back at the Ham Radio 2.0 Hunting Lease shooting stuff up. Paint Cans, Clay Pigeons, Watermelon, and Tannerite Galore! I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! 73.

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~~Amazon Links~~
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Icom IC-7300: https://amzn.to/3rBdQeT
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
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Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Hi-Tec Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
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Mailbag Monday #20 | Your Questions Answered…Pourlie

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Post date June 27, 2022

This week, we check in on our friends at RigExpert to see how they are doing. We discuss the proper charge current for charging LiFePO4 batteries. Lastly, we take a look at how to connect the Xiegu X6100 to a Mac for WSJT-X.

~~Links from the Show~~Affiliate links when possible
Rig Expert Analyzers: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Rig%20Expert#?lp=Rig+Expert&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
RigExpert Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/430311481040519/posts/pfbid02fotuhFZhg2KQ3MaE8f4xbJhdCNkEqLNsjxpjuasL9ju5tNaer4mRPYa1DWaqmHLLl/?d=n&mibextid=y5Hli4
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PO4Power 6 amp charger: https://www.gigaparts.com/po4power-12v-6a-charger.html
Temporarily Offline YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/temporarilyoffline

0:00 Awesome Metal Sting
0:03 Intro
0:42 RigExpert Update
5:53 Charging Current For LiFePO4 Batteries
18:17 Xiegu X6100 Settings for Mac and WSJT-X
23:20 Outro
24:00 Super Awesome K8MRD Jingle
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Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
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Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station

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Post date June 24, 2022

Taking a quick look at my Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station. This small but powerful soldering station is a great tool to keep on your workbench and is capable of handling anything you can throw at it.
This is not a sponsored video but here’s some affiliate links if you’d like to pick one up:
Hakko FX-888D: https://amzn.to/3HyoISG
Kester 186 Soldering Flux: https://amzn.to/3MXw9Uq
Needle Tip Bottles: https://amzn.to/3MS5lVy

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Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMR

~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
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~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
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Pale Blue USB Rechargeable Smart Batteries

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Post date June 22, 2022

Recharge. Reuse. Restore. Pale Blue Batteries. Rechargeable Lithium Polymer batteries. Available in all sizes from AAA-D cells. Stop wasting money on batteries when you can recharge these up to 1000 times!!
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Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMR

~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code K8MRD***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp…

~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
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~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
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Mailbag Monday #18 | Your Questions Answered…Porely

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Post date June 20, 2022

In this weeks episode we find Where to Locate Field Day sites. We talk HF Radios, specifically Not A Yaesu (his words, not mine). What is the Proper Spacing for a Fan Dipole? What is the Best All Around Messi & Paoloni Coax?

00:00 – Intro
00:33 – Field Day Locator
04:19 – Anything But A Yaesu!
08:29 – Spacing A Fan Dipole
12:38 – Best All Around Messi & Paoloni Coax
17:20 – Outro
18:27 – Super Awesome K8MRD Jingle

~~Links from Show (affiliate where available)~~
Field Day Locator: https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
Icom IC-7100: https://www.gigaparts.com/icom-ic-7100.html
MFJ 1:1 Balun: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-918?_pos=2&_sid=c98729364&_ss=r
Messi & Paoloni:
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-OR-
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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

Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax~~~
***Use Code HRMM at checkout***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMM
-OR-
5% off with code K8MRD at checkout from M&P if ordered direct.
https://messi.it/en/home.htm

~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMR

~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
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~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
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~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
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~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
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#hamradio #mailbagmonday #parksontheair #k8mrd

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Messi & Paoloni Coax Scissors | The Best A Ham Can Get

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Post date June 17, 2022

Stop using inferior tools to cut your Coaxial Cable. These Coax Scissors by Messi & Paoloni ensure precision and delicacy while cutting the cable.

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

Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMR

~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code K8MRD***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp…

~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
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~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
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#hamradio #messi&paoloni #coax

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MJF Morse Code Pocket Tutor | Learn Code On The Go!

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Post date June 15, 2022

This tiny, portable morse code pocket tutor is the perfect thing to help you learn Morse Code on your own time!

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

Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMR

~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code K8MRD***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp…

~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
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~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
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#hamradio #pota #parksontheair

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I finally did it!

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Post date June 15, 2022

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Mailbag Monday #18 | Your Questions Answered…Pourly.

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Post date June 13, 2022

In this weeks episode we talk about Common Mode Chokes, What is the Best First Antenna for HF for a New Ham, Is a Taller Mast Better for Portable Antennas, and What is the Best Wire For Radials/Counterpoise?

00:00 – Intro
01:25 – Common Mode Chokes
07:11 – Best First Antenna for HF
12:18 – Is a Taller Mast Better for Portable Antennas?
15:55 – What is the best wire for Radials/Counterpoise
18:55 – This is the end.
19:37 – Super Awesome K8MRD Jingle

~~Links From Show~~
Chokes:
https://www.packtenna.com/store/p17/PackTenna_Mini_In-Line_RF_Choke.html#/
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?q=choke
https://www.hamradio.com/search.cfm
https://ferrite-shop.com/product/3pack-ft240-31-ferrite-toroid/

Masts:
DX Commander https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/10mdcx-sota-travel-pole/
Spiderbeams: https://www.spiderbeam.com/index.php?cat=c2_Fiberglass%20Poles.html

Polystealth Wire:
BFLEX-100 Buryflex – 100 Feet Length Davis Coax

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~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
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~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
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~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
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#hamradio #mailbagmonday #parksontheair #k8mrd

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How To Install A Crimp On PL-259 to Coax

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Post date June 10, 2022

The Crimp On Pl-259 is a remarkably easy way to install a connector to your Ham Radio Coaxial Cable. In this video, I show you exactly how to do it!

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Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMR

~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code K8MRD***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp…

~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
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~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
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#hamradio #pota #parksontheair