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How to set up your Xiegu VG4 Multiband antenna.

How to set up your Xiegu VG4 Multiband antenna.

In this video I show my measurements for the Xiegu VG4 antenna , hopefully this can help you set yours easier and faster. It should get you close!
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#xiegu , #verticalantenna, #hamradio

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40m: Fixing their Broken Directions!

40m: Fixing their Broken Directions!

In this video I show how to construct this antenna which is pretty simple, But it’s big! The 40m band is the band that needs some work , watch how I finally get it usable.
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Xiegu VG4 4-Band Base Station Vertical Antenna, https://amzn.to/3F9C7A3

#xiegu , #antenna , Vertical antenna

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Summits On The Air with a new Vertical Antenna at Colfax Hill W6/NS-420 SOTA.

Summits On The Air with a new Vertical Antenna at Colfax Hill W6/NS-420 SOTA.

I wanted to test a antenna I had just made and found a easy drive up SOTA and it was just average until I hear a voice with an accent and call out and this is what happened.

#SOTA, #summitsontheair, #hamradio

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What’s wrong with the Micro PA 50?

What's wrong with the Micro PA 50?

In this video I show how I reworked the SWR sensing to be a little less sensitive. Remember make sure to do your own findings and if you decide to do this mod do at your own risk. Make sure to check your antenna’s SWR before using this amp! I purchased my amp from Ebay and a U.S. seller.
****NOTE, I ended up changing the 33 ohm resistor to a 22 ohm resistor to keep the swr closer to actual swr as per my analyzer about .2-3 lower. *****
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KD7QOW’s video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39iIoGDtQkA&t=354s
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#micropa50, #modified , #amplifier

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Retekess TR 111 Shortwave Radio.

Retekess TR 111 Shortwave Radio.

In this video I look at a shortwave radio by Retekess. This tiny radio is big on sound.

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#shortwaveradio , #retekeessss, #hamradio

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How many Bands can the Talkpod A36 Plus do?

How many Bands can the Talkpod A36 Plus do?

In this video I look at the Talkpod A36 Plus

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How to do a Pure Signal Mod on the Hermes Lite 2 Transceiver.

How to do a Pure Signal Mod on the Hermes Lite 2 Transceiver.

In this video I show how to do the pure signal mod on a Hermes Lite 2 radio and the packaging of the parts. I plan to do a few videos on this radio showing some of the setup and what it can do. If interested don’t forget to subscribe.

#hermes , #hamradio , #modified

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What’s fixed on the Tid-Radio TD H-8 and how many watts does it really put out?

What's fixed on the Tid-Radio TD H-8 and how many watts does it really put out?

In this video I compare the first gen 2 TD H-8 radio that I received and the second updated version they sent me to see if the original problems were fixed. This radio was sent to me for review and all comments I have are my own. In the video I say the battery is 2500 amp hours but meant to say mah’rs.
My work around, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuznpa6rrQc&t=1s
Ape’s video on how clean the radio is, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I881X1ASIrg&t=2s

#tid radio, #H-8, #walkietalkie

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Watch first Ampeak 1200 watt pure sine wave inverter.

Watch first Ampeak 1200 watt pure sine wave inverter.

In this video I review the Ampeak 1200 watt pure sine wave inverter. It has a continuous output of 1200 watts and a surge of 2400 watts.

#offgrid , #inverter , #Ampeak

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Don’t buy until you see how well it works. The Iso Tip 7700 Cordless Rechargeable Soldering Iron!

Don't buy until you see how well it works. The Iso Tip 7700 Cordless Rechargeable Soldering Iron!

In this video I test and review the Iso-Tip rechargeable soldering iron. Spoiler alert it’s really good!
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#Iso-Tip, #wahl , #soldering