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Today we’re putting the Gabil 750T micro whip loaded vertical antenna to the ultimate test. Some of you said it’s the best portable HF antenna ever, while others swore it’s nothing more than a glorified dummy load.

I’ll be running real-world contacts on HF with the Xiegu X6100, DenCo battery, and this little whip to see if the 750T can actually get the job done.

Will it make contacts across the globe, or will it flop harder than a wet noodle on 20 meters? Let’s find out together.

👉 Gabil 750T Antenna (Ebay): https://geni.us/Ad29l
👉 Gabil 750T Antenna (Amazon): https://geni.us/kylB43N (currently sold out)
👉 Gabil Ultimate Antenna Tripod: https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 W0AEZ Compact QRP Battery: https://w0aez.com/products/ultralite-qrp-battery-18wh?ref=ydytyqnx
👉 Xiegu X6100 Radio: https://geni.us/fqJM
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👉 Coax Adapters: https://geni.us/8EAz9

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Join me, Steve (KM9G), as I head out on a spontaneous bike ride through the Unpronounceable National Forest for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation. Today I’m testing a homemade coil built by my buddy Craig — and we’ll see if it can handle the challenge of portable ham radio in the wild!

Along the way, I’ll show you the gear I packed (from antennas and batteries to cases and coax), and I’ll show you how to tune up this kind of antenna.

📡 Whether you’re into ham radio, POTA activations, or experimenting with homemade gear, you won’t want to miss this one.

👉 Full Ride: https://youtu.be/L9RDe6JMOQY
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👉 Bob, W0BNC Build Guide: https://geni.us/0e9ut
👉 "Edge Trim": https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/131/4383/85085K4
— Order Part 85085K4
👉 K7MEM Coil Inductance Calculator: https://k7mem.com/Ind_Coil_Ind_Calc.html
👉 Reach out to Craig, W5CBW if you want info on his Coil

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu X6200: https://geni.us/UsbW6
Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity
👉 Chameleon 25′ or 17′ Whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Gabil Antenna Tripod: https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 Gigaparts TACTICAL Antenna Bag: https://www.gigaparts.com/tan-tactical-sling-bag.html?lp=KM9G#?lp=KM9G
Use Code KM9G for 5% off at Gigaparts
👉 POTA Bottle: https://geni.us/1DVvW
👉 One Wrap Ties: https://geni.us/Ff6RA

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#HamRadio #POTA #AmateurRadio #FieldRadio #DIYRadio

A fellow ham needed an SD card, and the favor came back with a sweet surprise! Between the fresh $2 bills tracked on wheresgeorge.com and the sticker haul from friends like Seed Studio, Ham Radio Tectonics, and Spooltenna, it’s always good to help out. Even got lubricated mic covers! #FDIA25 #hamradio #amateurradio #SDcard #stickers #twoDollarBill

Explore the incredible haul from Huntsville Ham Fest! Discover rare finds like a $2 Practical Packet Radio book, wideband receivers, SenseCap Trackers, and more. See new digital interfaces and innovative RF Power Nanny in action.

👉 Practical Packet Radio Book: https://geni.us/hzTUY2J

👉 Xiegu WR12 Wideband Receiver: https://geni.us/e88oyfd
👉 Xiegu VK-5 CW Straight Key: https://geni.us/lQAm
👉 Xiegu VK-6 CW Paddle Key: https://geni.us/fRBo
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👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 CM108 Radio Widget by Tom 2E0JJI https://github.com/tomwardill/cm108radiowidget

👉 RF Power Nanny: https://www.tindie.com/products/nickstickdesign/rf-power-nanny/

👉 DigiRig Short 12v PD to 5521: https://digirig.net/product/short-usb-c-12v-pd-cable/

👉 Seeed Studio Sensecap T-1000e Meshtastic Tracker: https://geni.us/HfIt
Use Code DD062GZJ for $10 off at Seeed

#fdia25 #hamfest #packetradio #RFpower #amateurradio

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Today we’re diving into something a little different: the Talkpod N39Plus — a device that looks like a radio, feels like a radio… but isn’t what you think. This is virtual ham radio, and it lives somewhere between POC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) and traditional ham gear.

Is it useful? Who’s it for? And why do some hams hate it?

🔍 In this video:
• Full unboxing + first impressions
• What is “virtual ham radio”?
• Talkpod N39Plus features and performance
• My honest opinion — and I want to hear yours!

Let’s break some stereotypes and maybe even open some minds.

Get Yours:
👉 Talkpod Virtual Ham Radios: https://talkpodonline.com/products/talkpod%C2%AE-n39plus-nationalwide-vertual-ham-radio?_pos=1&_psq=n39plus&_ss=e&_v=1.0&ref=zmlpqdnd
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👉 Talkpod on Amazon: https://geni.us/0Gsr
👉 TidRadio Mini HT Antenna: https://geni.us/lvdugG

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The show’s over, but the memories last forever! Relive the best moments from this fantastic weekend with Robert, Tank and Ginger Shane The Moto Man. Four days in August will be here again before you know it, with more excitement to come! #FDIA25 #MotoMan #RobertTank #GingerShane #EventRecap #TravelVlog

Huntsville Ham Fest is about to kick off! Vendors are meeting, greeting, and networking before the doors open. Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Radioddity booth! #FDIA25 #hamfest #radioddity #hamradio #Huntsville #amateurradio

The ARRL Teachers Institute Benefit Cookout creates a feeding frenzy as everyone enjoys the food. A quiet moment descends as the crowd indulges in the delicious spread. What culinary delights await? #FDIA25 #cookout #ARRL #teachersinstitute #hamradio #summertime

Huntsville Ham Fest is off to a crazy start! Someone snagged an awesome CW key! Join the Parks On The Air event at Monte Sano State Park, Scovill Pavilion by Cabin 5. A cookout fundraiser is coming up for the ARRL Teachers Institute to teach teachers and kids how to be hams. "Fantastic stuff!" #FDIA25 #HuntsvilleHamFest #ParksOnTheAir #HamRadio #ARRL #CWKey