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My Border Collie Pup was upset with his benebone this morning

►Here is a look at some ideas for safely powering old ham radios, CB radios, and even shortwave radios that are in unknown condition or have been in storage for along time.

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►► I was told that I should stop messing around with CB radios. I disagree and in this video explain a few reasons why. Let me know what you think in the comments section but please keep things respectful.

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Here are highlights from the 2022 New Year’s Day Fox Hunt. We didn’t win but we had a ton of fun trying!

Bears of Manchester Radio Club:

From Airwaves to Friendships: Experience Amateur Radio with Us

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Here is a look at how I got this sicky signal meter from a CB Radio (also would work for a ham radio) unstuck.

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I had the pleasure of talking with Chris (2E0UKH) aka the Digital Analogue Ham about our attempts at making low power DX contacts between the US and the UK. We also talk about DX, Tropospheric Ducting, and staying motivated in Ham Radio.

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Let’s take a look at how I replace electrolytic capacitors in my classic Johnson Viking 4740 CB radio. This is a somewhat involved electronics repair but fun and rewarding if you are successful.

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Here are some highlights from my POTA Activation from Soapstone Mountain using the old fire lookout tower as an antenna support. What do you think???

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Lets compare the Bearcat 980SSB vs the President McKinley CB radios. Which one do you think is best?

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Here are some highlights from my expirience helping the BEARS ham radio club with communications for the Manchester Road Race on Thanksgiving morning.

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►Manchester Road Race: https://www.manchesterroadrace.com/

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