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Power Meter Accuracy: Ham Radio’s Biggest Dilemma? #shorts

Power Meter Accuracy: Ham Radio's Biggest Dilemma? #shorts

Exploring the classic ham radio problem: determining power meter accuracy. Changing the dummy load to see if it makes a difference in readings.

👉 Full video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

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Hantek DSO2000 Series Firmware Upgrade

Hantek DSO2000 Series Firmware Upgrade

Hantek Provides ZERO documentation for this upgrade, so I’m the missing link! In this video I’ll show you step by step how to make this recipe. Starting with these ingredients:

👉 Hantek DSO2000 Series Scope: https://geni.us/UlL2P8
👉 USB Flash Drive: https://geni.us/jrdb9o
👉 Hantek Website: https://www.hantek.com/products/detail/17182

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Cool Project Helps You Stay Ahead Of The Weather

Cool Project Helps You Stay Ahead Of The Weather

Your radio gear isn’t just battling noise and interference — it’s battling the weather too. Wind, rain, heat, and storms can damage antennas, detune coax, and change your RF propagation without warning. That’s why every ham needs a reliable way to monitor local conditions right inside the shack.

In this video, I’ll show you how a Raspberry Pi weather station gives you the real-time data you need to:
• Protect your antennas and coax from sudden storms 🌩️
• Plan safer operating when high winds or lightning roll in ⚡
• Understand how temperature, pressure, and humidity affect your radio signals 📡
• Keep your ham shack running strong all year long 🔧

Gear:
👉 Waveshare Display: https://geni.us/w0SeAho
👉 Raspberry Pi Zero 2W (w/Headers): https://geni.us/osldyU
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Stop guessing at what’s happening outside. With this DIY Pi-powered weather station, you’ll always know what conditions your gear is facing — and you’ll make smarter choices before keying up.

👉 Whether you’re into ham radio, Raspberry Pi projects, or just want to protect your shack investment, this project is the missing link you didn’t know you needed.

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Great Expecations… Does the BG5CQV CQV-SWR-508 have RFI Issues?

Great Expecations... Does the BG5CQV CQV-SWR-508 have RFI Issues?

Is the CQB SWR/Power Meter really noisy, or is it just ham radio rumor?
In my last video we swept the bands with a TinySA and found no RFI — but some viewers weren’t convinced. So in this follow-up, I connected the TinySA directly to the meter’s transmitter port with a dummy load on the antenna port to eliminate every possible variable.

The result? Still no detectable RFI.

👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Tiny SA Ultra: https://geni.us/Ellyz
👉 Tiny SA Case: https://geni.us/jE2Pq5
👉 2x20dB Attenuators for Tiny SA Harmonics Testing: https://geni.us/3JI0IJx

In this video you’ll see:
• How to set up a TinySA Ultra to hunt shack noise
• Why using a dummy load gives you the real answer
• Step-by-step RFI testing across multiple HF bands
• What happens when you repeat the test with the community’s suggested method

Whether you’re chasing phantom birdies or just curious about RFI hunting, this test shows you how to separate fact from myth and keep your shack quiet.

👉 Have you tested your own gear for RFI? Drop your results in the comments below.

#HamRadio #TinySA #RFIClick
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HAM RADIO: Amazon October Prime Deal Days

HAM RADIO: Amazon October Prime Deal Days

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xTool F2 Ultra Laser Engraver: https://geni.us/nGCFP
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And this old radio you can’t get anymore! — Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 36

And this old radio you can't get anymore! -- Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 36

Today we take your questions … and hope to answer them. I’m also finally going to play with a radio I have been carrying around for years and see what we can figure out about it. The Small Wonder Labs DSW-II-20. The Small Wonder Labs company went out of business in 2013 when founder Dave Benson, K1SWL closed the doors.

Enter your questions here, or but in line with a Super Chat:
👉 First Monday Questionnaire: https://forms.gle/jz5qu4wZsnDkrwg76

👉 ARRL Article: https://www.arrl.org/news/small-wonder-labs-closes
👉 Dave’s QRZ Page: https://www.qrz.com/db/K1SWL

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👉 TO’s For Sale Page: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/revolving-list-of-for-sale-items
👉 Giveaway Item: NickStick RF Power Nanny: https://powernanny.nickstick.nl/
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Unstoppable Ham Radio Power! Chameleon Coils Put to the Test 🚀 | KM9G

Unstoppable Ham Radio Power! Chameleon Coils Put to the Test 🚀 | KM9G

Ready to take your ham radio setup to the next level? Today I’m testing the Chameleon Coils paired with Chameleon whips to see just how strong and versatile they really are.

Chameleon is known for rugged, high-quality HF antennas, and these coils promise to unlock even more bands and portable options. I’ll show you how they work, how to set them up in the field, and why they’ve quickly become my go-to gear for portable ops.

Specs:
200w SSB, 100w CW – Mindful of Heat
Black Coil "M-COIL"
SS58 20m and 30m
SS17 30m and 40m
SS25 40m and Possibly 60m
Red Coil "M25-COIL"
SS25 40m

Chameleon Antennas:
👉 Black "M-Coil": https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-m-coil?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Red "M25-Coil": https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-m25-coil?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Ground Spike: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-spike-mount?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 CHA Blank 3/8-24 to SO-239: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-blank-adapter-1?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 CHA Puck Hub Radial Plate: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/puck-hub?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Solderless Radial Kit: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/diy-radial-kit?variant=47975952711926&bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 58", 17ft, 25ft Whips: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
Radio Setup:
👉 Xiegu X6100: https://geni.us/fqJM
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👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
Tools:
👉 Allosun Meter: https://geni.us/RursYP
👉 Kaiweets Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 Knoweasy Crimper: https://geni.us/tODiD

📡 Whether you’re into POTA, SOTA, or field communications, these coils might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

👉 Stick around to see how they perform in real-world use!

🔗 Links to gear shown in this video:
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SWR Meter Test: CQV vs MFJ-849 Ham Radio Showdown! #shorts

SWR Meter Test: CQV vs MFJ-849 Ham Radio Showdown! #shorts

Comparing digital and analog SWR meters, viewers see why digital versions may be easier to read, especially on camera. See the features and power readings of a digital meter.

👉 Full video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

#SWRmeter #digital #analog #hamradio #CQV #MFJ

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The Hidden Magic of the Xiegu WR-12 Receiver | Wideband Upgrade Tested!

The Hidden Magic of the Xiegu WR-12 Receiver | Wideband Upgrade Tested!

Unlock the secret potential of your Xiegu radio! In this video, I take a deep dive into the WR-12 wideband receiver, the mysterious little box that promises to expand your listening range far beyond the ordinary.

• How it connects to your radio and what it really does.
• My honest impressions—does it live up to the hype?
• The surprises (and disappointments) I found when testing it.

👉 Xeigu WR12: https://geni.us/e88oyfd
👉 Xiegu X6200: https://geni.us/UsbW6
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👉 Whether you’re a shortwave listener, ham operator, or just curious about the magic behind wideband reception, this is a must-watch.

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Dissecting the CQV Meter: Teardown and Analysis #shorts

Dissecting the CQV Meter: Teardown and Analysis #shorts

A close look inside the BG5CQV meter. Peeling back the layers reveals a battery, circuit board, and display. It seems to have a USB port for charging and potential firmware upgrades.

👉 Full video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

#BG5CQV #meter #electronics #tech #dissecting #gadgets