Category: K8MRD Radio Stuff

Mike K8MRD’s Videos

The new Radioddity PAX100 Amplifier | Xiegu X5105 & G90 100 watt amplifier.

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Post date November 25, 2020

A review and testing of the power output from 160 – 10 meters.
Save $15 off your purchase at Radioddity with this link: http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer
PAX100 link: https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-pax100
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Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/33caUcn
Bioenno BLF-1203W: https://amzn.to/3bXsRhP
Bioenno BLF-1203AB: https://amzn.to/39OAW74
Bioenno BLF-1206A: https://amzn.to/2XaWQ1L
Bioenno 20AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2XfZPWT
Bioenno 12AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2WHU9kp
Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
Powerwerx Power Pole Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/3eDbpSo
Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
Powerwerx Volt Meter: https://amzn.to/2IG8AAw
Ailunce HD1: https://amzn.to/35HqBYZ
Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/2Ot3NX7
Tactical Backpack https://amzn.to/2k6jya7
Condor Rip EMT Pouch: https://amzn.to/2XjLUPG
iPad mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2IOtI7o
Red Rock Outdoors Sling Pack: https://amzn.to/2FdCKdf
Portable Operating for Amateur Radio Kindle: https://amzn.to/2X3I7EU
Portable Operating for Amateur Radio paperback: https://amzn.to/330xW7J
I may make a small commission on purchases made through the links above.

Be sure and subscribe to these great channels:
Ham Radio 2.0: https://youtube.com/hamradio20
Ham Radio Crash Course: http://www.youtube.com/hoshnasi
KG6HQD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ
N0SSC: https://youtube.com/n0ssc
K6UDA Radio: https://www.youtube.com/k6uda
K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg
Ham Radio Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamRadioNow
Kyle – AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0z
SevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1
100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: http://100wattsandawire.com
DX Commander: https://www.youtube.com/m0mcx
W6RIP Radio Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/11DayScrape
The Smokin Ape: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokinApe
Goodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamradiobeesoutdoors
Temporarily Offline: http://youtube.com/temporarilyoffline

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XIEGU GSOC | THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!!

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Post date November 22, 2020

Really cool, but it needs improvement…
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Bioenno Power Presentation with owner Kevin Zanjani

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Post date November 15, 2020

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https://www.bioennopower.com

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Xiegu GSOC in depth review.

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Post date October 30, 2020

A first look at the NEW Xiegu GSOC. Taking a deep dive at all the features.
Use this link for $15 off your purchase at Radioddity: http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer
Here is a link to the GSOC: https://www.radioddity.com/gsoc

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Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
Bioenno BLF-1203W: https://amzn.to/3bXsRhP
Bioenno BLF-1203AB: https://amzn.to/39OAW74
Bioenno BLF-1206A: https://amzn.to/2XaWQ1L
Bioenno 20AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2XfZPWT
Bioenno 12AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2WHU9kp
Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/33caUcn
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
Powerwerx Volt Meter: https://amzn.to/2IG8AAw
Ailunce HD1: https://amzn.to/35HqBYZ
Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/2Ot3NX7
Tactical Backpack https://amzn.to/2k6jya7
Condor Rip EMT Pouch: https://amzn.to/2XjLUPG
iPad mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2IOtI7o
Red Rock Outdoors Sling Pack: https://amzn.to/2FdCKdf
Portable Operating for Amateur Radio Kindle: https://amzn.to/2X3I7EU
Portable Operating for Amateur Radio paperback: https://amzn.to/330xW7J
I may make a small commission on purchases made through the links above.

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Measuring Coaxial Cable Losses @ HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies.

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Post date October 27, 2020

The results are shocking! How much power is actually getting to your antenna? In this video, we’ll find out.

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Getting started in Parks on the Air

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Post date October 21, 2020

Everything you need to know to get yourself set up for Parks on the Air.

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PackTenna EFHW portable Ham Radio Antenna review

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Post date October 16, 2020

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Heres the wire I used: https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/10213.htm

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Xiegu G90 GoBox/Solar Generator Build Tutorial

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Post date September 22, 2020

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Parts list:
G90: https://amzn.to/3lI6suN
OR: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xg90?_pos=1&_sid=06fe81820&_ss=r
USB port: https://amzn.to/354DE9I
Switches: https://amzn.to/2Gqx17w
Watt Meter: https://amzn.to/3blgPjk
Charge controller: https://amzn.to/3jUNKyn
16AWG wire:https://amzn.to/3bqcKKt
In line fuse: https://amzn.to/2YZq8jJ
Anderson Power Poles: https://amzn.to/3jFgnPK
Power Pole Chassis Mount: https://amzn.to/3i0xpYc
Power Pole Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/31T7c8b
Female Quick Disconnect: https://amzn.to/3gWWBNM
Wire Nuts: https://amzn.to/2EU5fzP
4ea. 3", 1/4×20 nuts and bolts with washers for the plate spacers.
Other misc. tiny nuts and bolts, you’re on your own.
The mounting hardware for the head unit can be found at Lowes. Go to where all the little parts drawers are. Open the one called "Hard to Find". I used a 90 Degree Angle Corner Plate 1/2" x 0.5", 90 Degree Angle corner Plate 1/2"x1.5" x 0.5", and Mending Plate 6HL 1/2" x 3" x 0.035.

Apache Case: https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-63926.html

Clear Acrylic: https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-093-in-x-11-in-x-14-in-Clear-Acrylic-Sheet-1AU0515A/100282591?keyword=7450799304&semanticToken=300b00r011320020_26101ce922059d678d4cd02b3b39daae_1599144332142+300b00r011320020+%3E++cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnp%3A%7B10%3A0%7D+cnd%3A%7B4%3A0%7D+cne%3A%7B8%3A0%7D+cns%3A%7B5%3A0%7D+cnx%3A%7B3%3A0%7D+cnq%3A%7B15%3A1%7D+cnw%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnv%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+st%3A%7B7450799304%7D%3Ast+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+tgr%3A%7BNo+stage+info%7D+nf%3A%7B1%7D%3Anf+qu%3A%7B7450799304%7D%3Aqu