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N6ARA Tiny Paddle | Jack Version CW Paddle for Morse Code

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Post date April 6, 2022

Building the N6ARA Tiny Paddle Jack Version. This is a backup CW Paddle for Morse Code. This paddle is so small and light you can have it with you on all your portable ham radio adventures. If your main key fails you, grab this out of your bag and you’re back on the air!
🔗 http://n6ara.com

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00:00 – Intro
01:20 – What’s in the box?
03:06 – Prepping the PCB
03:18 – Install the Dit
04:47 – Install the Dah
06:03 – Install the Jack
07:16 – Install the Paddle Covers
08:26 – Marvel at your accomplishment
08:44 – Adjustment Tools
09:22 – Adjust and Test the Key
10:05 – Install the Housing
10:54 – Play with your new toy
12:00 – Conclusion

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Mailbag Monday #11 | Your Questions Answered…Poorly

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Post date April 4, 2022

This week we are discussing the differences between RG-316 & RG-174 coax. Can you put a RX antenna in a tree? Sand and Ham Radios. Parks on the Air on Private Property. 100 Watt Radios For QRP Activations.
Email your questions to k8mrd@icloud.com. Be sure to include Mailbag Monday in the subject.
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00:03 – Intro
00:36 – RG-174 Vs. RG-316
07:35 – Can you put a RX antenna in a tree?
09:14 – Sand and Ham Radios
13:50 – Parks on the Air on Private Property
16:27 – 100 Watt Radios for QRP
22:08 – Outro

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POTA Logging | A Hunters Guide | What is a 2fer??

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Post date April 1, 2022

A Hunters Perspective on POTA | Logging Multi-Park Activations | What constitutes a 2fer?
Featuring Special Guest: Vance, N3VEM from the Parks on the Air administration.

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How to Activate Parks on the Air Like A Boss

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Post date March 30, 2022

I drive in with zero contacts. I drive out as the top activator at Davy Crockett National Forest. The pileup never stopped!! Using the Yaesu FT-891, Little Tarheel II Antenna, and the Lido Mount.
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Mailbag Monday #10 | Your Questions Answered…Poorly

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Post date March 28, 2022

In this episode we talk about what antenna kits would be as good as the KM4ACK EFHW. Can you put a VHF/UHF antenna in a tree? Wolf River Coils vs. Buddy Stick Pro. How to find a clear frequency.

00:00 – Start
00:03 – Intro
00:42 – KM4ACK VS The World
05:56 – VHF/UHF Antenna in a tree??
08:46 – WRC Vs. BSP
13:52 – How to find a clear frequency.
17:57 – Outro

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SotaBeams Wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-wire-lightweight-100m/

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RFI Busters | Direction Finding RFI | MFJ-852 A/C Line Noise Meter

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Post date March 25, 2022

In this video I make my first attempt at direction finding the awful RFI that is plaguing my ham radio station. I’m using an MFJ-852 AC Line Noise Meter along with an Icom IC-705 and Tape Measure Yagi-Uda antenna.
There is still much work to be done…

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Lido Radio L-Max Mount | Mobile HF Ham Radio Installation

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Post date March 23, 2022

Installing the L-Max Mount from Lido Radio. Great suppliers of all kinds of mounting options for Mobil Ham Radio. Anything from HT’s, VHF/UHF mobile radios, as well as HF. They’ve got you covered.
~~Links~~
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https://www.lidoradio.com/search?type=product&q=l-max*

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Mailbag Monday #9 | Your Questions Answered…Poorly

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Post date March 18, 2022

In this weeks episode we talk about encouraging others to Overcome Mic Fright. Activating a State?? What does that mean?? Radials on a Mag Mount for Ham Sticks. Antenna Wire Gauge vs Performance. Ground Moisture and Vertical Antennas.

~Links from show~~
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00:00 – Start
00:03 – Intro
00:50 – Question 1: Overcoming Mic Fright
07:11 – Question 2: POTA and activating a State
08:50 – Question 3: Radials on a Magmount
11:02 – Question 5: Antenna Wire Gauge VS Performance
13:25 – Question 5: Ground Moisture & Vertical Antennas

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XTAR BC8 Li-ion / Ni-MH for Rechargeable Batteries AA AAA

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Post date March 18, 2022

Introducing the XTAR BC8 Li-ion / Ni-MH Charger for Rechargeable Batteries. Supports charging of AA & AAA Batteries at once. Also charges from USB-C, giving you flexibility to charge on the go.
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Messi & Paoloni Coaxial Cable Installation for HF VHF & UHF

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Post date March 16, 2022

Installing Messi & Paoloni Coaxial Cable for HF, VHF, & UHF Ham Radio. Hyperflex 10 Sahara & Ultraflex 7 Sahara, as well as M&P Evolution PL-259 Connectors.

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***Ultraflex 7 Sahara spec sheet: https://messi.it/dati/layout/files/CartellaElementi/Ultraflex%207%20-%20Full%20Datasheet%20ENG.pdf

***Hyperflex 10 Sahara Spec Sheet: https://messi.it/dati/layout/files/CartellaElementi/sahara-hyperflex10-full-datasheet-eng.pdf

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