Category: KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

Come along for an exciting 3-park POTA adventure featuring a historic California lighthouse! We hit the coast, set up our portable stations, and put several different antennas to the test while making contacts from some beautiful locations. Watch to see all the different antennas we used, which ones performed best, and how we put our portable gear to work. It’s ham radio, great scenery, a lighthouse, and plenty of POTA fun!

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In this test I test the tuner on two 9:1 antennas and the CaHR Poseidon Vertical, check it out you might be surprised!
The Yaesu FC-80 is a compact automatic antenna tuner designed specifically for the Yaesu FTX-1 field transceiver. Built for portable and outdoor operation, the FC-80 provides fast automatic matching of a wide range of wire antennas, helping operators achieve efficient power transfer with minimal setup time. Its lightweight, weather-resistant design makes it an ideal companion for POTA, SOTA, field days, and emergency communications, allowing hams to spend more time making contacts and less time adjusting antennas.

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The ARRL June VHF Contest is one of the premier operating events for VHF and UHF enthusiasts, challenging amateur radio operators to make as many contacts as possible across the 50 MHz and higher bands. Operators often seek out mountaintops, ridges, and other high-elevation locations to maximize line-of-sight coverage and take advantage of tropospheric propagation. Whether you’re chasing new grid squares, testing portable equipment, or competing for a top score, the June VHF Contest is a great opportunity to experience the excitement of weak-signal operating and discover just how far VHF signals can travel.

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The RETEVIS RA89R is a rugged, easy-to-use handheld radio designed for outdoor adventures, emergency preparedness, and everyday communication. In this video, I take the RA89R into the forest to see how it performs in real-world conditions, testing audio quality, ease of use, portability, and overall reliability. Whether you’re a ham radio operator, hiker, camper, overlander, or just looking for a dependable handheld radio, this field test will help you decide if the RA89R deserves a spot in your gear bag.

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Have you used the RETEVIS RA89R? I’d love to hear about your experiences with range, audio quality, and durability. Drop your thoughts below and let everyone know how it performed for you in the field!

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I wanted to test the new Hydra from Coffee and Ham Radios. What better place to try it than the mountains? Well I checked the weather and it was supposed to be clear and sunny. Things change fast in the mountains , check out how the antenna did and a really bad band day!

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If you love Coffee and Ham Radios, this is your kind of event—great people, amazing deals, and nonstop radio talk. In this video I give a look at the Ols and New products CaHR will have at this years Dayton Hamfest.
Make sure and check out ThesmokinApes video explaining our new antenna the Hydra.

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In this video I will attempt to help if you are interested in these two radios.
They both will appeal to different operators and sometimes both could work for you.
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The Yaesu SPG-1 is a rugged, lightweight protection frame designed specifically for the Yaesu FTX-1. It adds a layer of defense around the front panel, knobs, and display—helping prevent damage from bumps, drops, and rough field use. Perfect for portable operators, POTA and SOTA activations, or anyone taking their FTX-1 outdoors, the SPG-1 installs easily and gives you peace of mind without adding much bulk or weight.

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The Calsun 200 watt bifacial solar panel is a powerful upgrade for off-grid setups, designed to capture sunlight from both the front and reflected light from the back for increased efficiency. Whether mounted on a trailer or used in a portable setup, it delivers reliable power in a variety of conditions—making it a great option for camping, overlanding, or emergency backup. In this video, I put it to the test and show how it performs in a real-world campsite.
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