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Ham Radio QRP In Action – Build Projects and Operating

David Cripe is an avid QRPer. He has been having fun in that space for many years. He designs and builds much of his own QRP gear. He is the current president of the QRP Amateur Radio Club International https://www.qrparci.org/. With that responsibility comes the job of overseeing the annual Four Days in May event in Dayton that coincides with Hamvention. He also has several QRP kits and projects for sale. Among those is a QRP CW transceiver called the Cricket http://www.4sqrp.com/cricket40.php

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP activities in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Power Tool Battery for Radio Pwr 20220920

I have a friend, I’ll call him Tuje (pronounced Tooge). He has decades of experience in commercial VHF/UHF radio communications. He wants to share his knowledge, but he also wants to remain anonymous. I offered to host his videos on my channel. So here is another video in an ongoing series of helpful videos, primarily relating to VHF communications, but certainly not limited to that topic.

DC-Dc Converter: https://amzn.to/3ElQWR3

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Arrival of the Xiegu X5105 WITH the latest firmware.

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Begali Morse Code Keys and Paddles

When searching for a high quality Morse code key or paddle, you would be remiss if you did not include Begali in the search. Begali keys and paddles are widely known as a top of the line, high quality product.

Begali is a family owned business and Bruna Begali is the face of the company. Bruna will be joining us this morning to talk about the business, their products and also offered to bring us into her factory and show us around, virtually.

Bruna’s Twitter Account: @BegaliBruna
Begali Website: https://www.i2rtf.com
Begali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1577446589207635/

Join us as we talk about Mrose code keys and paddles in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Xiegu X5105 – What Happened To Its Built-In CW Keyer?

After reviewing the Xiegu X6100 recently I thought it would be interesting to try out the X5105 and see how it compares. Jason from Ham Radio 2.0 agreed to lend me his X5105 (check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadio20).

I used the X5105 for over 2 months. I took it on multiple Summits on the Air activations. After using it extensively I have come up with 5 things I LIKE about this radio and 5 things I DISLIKE about this radio. After becoming familiar with this radio, would I purchase it? Find out in this video.

Xiegu X5105 Transceiver: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x5105
Begali Adventure Morse Code Paddle: https://www.i2rtf.com/adventure-dual.html

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Ham Radio Interviews – Season 3 – All Portable Discussion Zone

Season 3 of the All Portable Discussion Zone begins this Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.

All shows on the 1st and 3rd Sunday at 7pm Eastern, 4pm Pacific.

Season 3 here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD0IqodyHevu5tUrz53y666WIGUcAqgIH

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get the most out of Ham Radio – The All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
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Off-Grid Communications And Other Uses For Ham Radio

Many of you will know our gest for this episode, Vince VE6LK. He is a co-host on the Ham Radio Workbench podcast. Vince is interested in a wide range of ham radio topics and loves to stretch himself by diving into some interesting technical topics. But Vince is also grounded in the practical use of ham radio in the field, with his involvement in Emergency Communications.

Vince is an charismatic, interesting person and so I honestly am not sure which direction we’ll go with this discussion. But one thing is certain – we will all learn something and have a great time.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get the most out of Ham Radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more – find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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How Does The Xiegu X5105 Transceiver Perform With Morse Code?

After seeing my reviews of the Xiegu X6100, a viewer suggested I might try the Xiegu X5105 as well. So, I asked my friend, Jason, from Ham Radio 2.0 if I could barrow his. After receiving it, I have taken it out in the field a few times only using phone. This video includes my first attempts at using the X5105 for CW.
I like a few things about this radio, but did run into some problems. There will be a follow-up video to this one with my final thoughts on the radio.
For this video Brian W7JET and I drive to the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and activate 2 summits (I did not capture video of the third summit).

Xiegu X5105 Transceiver: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x5105
Begali Adventure Morse Code Paddle: https://www.i2rtf.com/adventure-dual.html

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3D Printed Morse Code Paddle Cover – Summits on the Air

For this Summits on the Air activation, Dan KC7MSU and I drive down to Tucson to activate Mount Lemmon. It’s a short hike around the observatory to the north side. On this activation I bring along the American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle with a cleaver 3D printed cover that protects the adjustment screws from getting bumped. Many ops like myself prefer holding the paddle rather than mounting it. This particular paddle posses a problem with those exposed contact screws but the 3D printed cover made by Brian AC7PB solves the issue. I am appreciative to Brian for sending me two of them to try out.

Brian AC7PB’s Plans for the "American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle Morse Code Paddle Handholding Screw Shroud Cover":
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5444988

Dave KG3X’s Plans for the "American Morse Ultra Porta Paddle Morse Code Paddle Handholding Shroud":
https://www.printables.com/model/85928-american-morse-ultra-porta-paddle-morse-code-paddl

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GHD GM702 Palm-Size Travel Morse Code Paddle

The GHD GM702 is a paddle manufactured in Japan and sold by Vibroplex and DX Engineering. I purchased my paddle at Hamvention as somewhat of an impulse buy. I should have looked a little closer at the paddle before purchasing, as you will found out when you watch this video. For this paddle and all the others in the series, I took it in the field multiple times and put it under rigorous testing. Here are my thoughts about its performance.

Purchase from Vibroplex: http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/p3483.html
Purchase from DX Engineering ( Free Shipping): https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/gdk-gm702?seid=dxese1
Paddle Protective Case: https://amzn.to/3lcUfiE

This "paddle feature" is one in a series of videos about PORTABLE CW KEYS called "Portable Morse Code Paddles". I hope you enjoy this feature and come back for more!

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