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Dayton Bound & Down Pt.1 | Dayton Hamvention 2025

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Post date May 14, 2025

@HamRadio2 & I Are Heading Out To Dayton Hamvention 2025
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★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
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(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★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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The Greatest Thing About Failure Is That We Get To Learn More

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Post date May 10, 2025

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Getting On The Air With My 40-10 Linked Dipole!

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Post date May 9, 2025

I Made It, Now Let’s Get On The Air With It!
This Is All The Stuff To Make The Linked Dipole:
★REZ SCOUT: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/rez-scout
★26AWG Sotabeams Wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-wire-lightweight-100m/
★Ferrules: https://www.ferrulesdirect.com/products/n25007?variant=31640119509070
★Large S-Biners (I used 16 S-Biners total) https://amzn.to/42D776L
★2mm Banana Plugs: https://amzn.to/4iwzYQ1
★Ferrule Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/4iuDgUe
★Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3RPDb2B
★Wire Cutters: https://amzn.to/4cEnVPm
★Paracord 2.38mm (I bought a 250′ Roll of Hidden Camo) https://amzn.to/3YzhNlZ
★PINECIL Smart Minie Potable Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/4jL2tL3
★Hakko Solder Tip Cleaning Wire: https://amzn.to/3Gg2pEv
★Ground Anchors for Guying: https://amzn.to/445V2JY
★Nite Ize CamJam Cord Tightener: https://amzn.to/3YLAK4L
★POTA33H Mast (SAVE 5% WITH CODE K8MRD): https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota33h-heavy-duty-portable-33-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-pota-mast.html
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
ABOVE LINKS ARE AFFILIATE WERE AVAILABLE.
★3D Printed Solder Tip Cleaner: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2644742
★Like My Cool Hat? Custom Callsign Hats Can Be Found Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GearForeverDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1633059180&from_page=listing

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I Might Die. Mega Sour Challenge AMA!

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Post date May 6, 2025

Often Called The "Worlds Most Sour Candies" Is The Mega Sour Challenge Really That Sour? Watch Me Suffer Live With Special Guest Frank KG5AHJ /
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QRP Labs QMX SSB Firmware Is REAL!!

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Post date May 5, 2025

Still in Beta, QRP Labs Has Released Firmware 1_01_008 That Now Gives Us Single Side Band!! THANK YOU QRP LABS!
★Firmware Download (at your own risk, it’s still beta): https://qrp-labs.com/qmxp/ssbbeta.html
★K6ARK Mini Microphone For QMX: https://www.printables.com/model/320559-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-kx2-and-kx3
★KM4CFT Antenna: https://hamgadgets.com/efhe-end-fed-half-wave-efrw-qrp-5-watt.html
★AYL Mini Speaker: https://amzn.to/4k5yTQJ (affiliate)
★18650 3S BMS: https://amzn.to/3YpeA8l (affiliate)
★18650 Cells: https://bmsbatteries.com/product/samsung-inr-18650-35e-3500mah-2c-lithium-ion-battery/
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)

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Turning Random Objects Into Antennas With My Xiegu G90

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Post date May 2, 2025

The Goal Is Simple. 5 Objects, 5 Antennas, 5 Contacts. Can The Xiegu G90 Do It? Let’s Find Out!
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I Put Up A Spec5 Solar Meshtastic Relay!

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Post date April 30, 2025

I’m New To Meshtastic & Wanted To Increase The Range Around My Area, So I Put Up This Spec5 Relay! Check It Out!
https://specfive.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop1-hqJnQLflREPozCy-zqIr520syrM6iMJBCmZdTFx6bprMb7n
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What Happened To Mailbag Monday?

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Post date April 27, 2025

Where Did It Go? When Is It Coming Back? Let Me Explain…
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This Changes Everything! NEW Cyclenbatt 12V LiFePO4 Smart Battery W/ User Programmable BMS

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Post date April 25, 2025

FINALLY!! We Have Full Control Of Our Battery Settings. Set Over Current, Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Temperature Protection, & More. All IN APP! NO Account, NO Tracking, It Just Works!
★Cyclenbatt Battery: https://amzn.to/4cS3sqy
★Or Get OneHere: https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff
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I Made A Linked Dipole With The REZ SCOUT & It’s Awesome!

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Post date April 22, 2025

I Made The Ultimate Dipole For Portable Ham Radio! Check It Out!
★REZ SCOUT: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/rez-scout
★26AWG Sotabeams Wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-wire-lightweight-100m/
★Ferrules: https://www.ferrulesdirect.com/products/n25007?variant=31640119509070
★Large S-Biners (I used 16 S-Biners total) https://amzn.to/42D776L
★2mm Banana Plugs: https://amzn.to/4iwzYQ1
★Ferrule Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/4iuDgUe
★Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3RPDb2B
★Wire Cutters: https://amzn.to/4cEnVPm
★Paracord 2.38mm (I bought a 250′ Roll of Hidden Camo) https://amzn.to/3YzhNlZ
★PINECIL Smart Minie Potable Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/4jL2tL3
★Hakko Solder Tip Cleaning Wire: https://amzn.to/3Gg2pEv
★Ground Anchors for Guying: https://amzn.to/445V2JY
★Nite Ize CamJam Cord Tightener: https://amzn.to/3YLAK4L
★POTA33H Mast (SAVE 5% WITH CODE K8MRD): https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota33h-heavy-duty-portable-33-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-pota-mast.html
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
ABOVE LINKS ARE AFFILIATE WERE AVAILABLE.
★3D Printed Solder Tip Cleaner: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2644742
★Like My Cool Hat? Custom Callsign Hats Can Be Found Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GearForeverDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1633059180&from_page=listing

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Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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