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Paradan Radio Car Charger for LiFePO4 Batteries Orlando Hamcation 2022

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Post date February 14, 2022

Check out this new Paradan Radio Car Charger for LiFePO4 Batteries Orlando Hamcation 2022.
https://paradanradio.com/products/mobile-lithium-battery-charger

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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
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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 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
Hi-Tec 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
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#hamradio #pota #parksontheair

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KM4MPF Sales Orlando Hamcation 2022

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Post date February 14, 2022

Great customer service from Jim and his team at KM4MPF Sales Orlando Hamcation 2022.

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#hamradio #pota #parksontheair

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Denver SOTA | Summits on the Air

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Post date February 11, 2022

I got a chance to do a Summits on the Air while in Denver. Thanks to Wayne N0AD for taking me out and showing me the SOTA beauty that CO. has to offer.

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#hamradio #sota #summitsontheair #parksontheair

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Monday Mailbag #4. Your Questions Answered…Poorly.

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Post date February 9, 2022

Drill Baby Drill, Ham Stick on a Roof, MX-P50M HF Amplifier Mod for Icom IC-705, Ham It Forward, Some of my Favorites.

***Links from the Show***
MFJ Window Ant. Feefthru Panel: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4602?_pos=1&_sid=5d609acc5&_ss=r
MFJ MagMount (Be sure to check your connector type): https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-336t?_pos=3&_sid=f906c1c96&_ss=r
Comet Window Feed-Thru Jumper: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/cma-ctc-50m

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~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code K8MRD***
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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 PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
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~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMM at checkout***
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~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
~~~~~Use Code MKGS 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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Comet CA-2x4SR VHF/UHF Mobile Antenna Installation & On Air Test

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Post date February 9, 2022

Installing the Comet CA-2x4SR VHF/UHF Mobile Antenna along with the Comet CP-5M Antenna Mount. We also sweep the SWR with the RigExpert Stick Pro and talk On Air to a repeater very far away. This is by far the best mobile VHF/UHF antenna I have ever had.
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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 PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRM4

~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMM at checkout***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRMM

~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
~~~~~Use Code MKGS 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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Nelson Antennas End Fed “Random Wire” HF Dipole 9:1 Antenna

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Post date February 8, 2022

A full review of the Nelson Antennas END FED "RANDOM WIRE" HF DIPOLE 9:1 ANTENNA.

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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 PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRM4

~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMM at checkout***
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~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
~~~~~Use Code MKGS 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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Mailbag Monday #3 | Your questions answered…poorly.

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Post date February 7, 2022

In this episode we talk about where to find info about SOTA and how to log. Should I do a POTA checklist video? What masts do I use portable? Baofeng Love. Tuned Counterpoise for Wolf River Coils.

~~Links from Show~~~
Portable Load out Video: https://youtu.be/y_7UVJoAlvI
Red Summit RF: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedSummitRF
Adam K6ARK: https://www.youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio
DX Commander Expedition Mast: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/products/10mdcx-sota-travel-pole/
Sotabeams Carbon 6: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/carbon-6-ultra-light-6-m-19-6-ft-mast/
PackTenna Mast: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p7/10_Meter_Tall_Fiberglass_Antenna_Mast.html#/
Spiderbeams Mast: https://www.spiderbeam.com/product_info.php?info=p428_Spiderbeam%2010m%20Mini%20fiberglass%20pole.html&XTCsid=f8a5b8d33457a98429fdb15ed02c8d2c

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 PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
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~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMM at checkout***
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~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
~~~~~Use Code MKGS 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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POTA Update January 2022

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Post date February 7, 2022

Some impressive stats from the month of January 2022 for Parks on the Air.
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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 PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
***Use code HRM4 at checkout***
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HRM4

~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax at Gigaparts~~~
***Use Code HRMM at checkout***
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~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
~~~~~Use Code MKGS 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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Worlds fastest End Fed Half Wave Antenna deployment.

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Post date February 6, 2022

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POTA Tower!!!

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Post date February 6, 2022