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Vero’s done it again. They’ve just bypassed the big three with something better, cheaper and modern… and what are they going to do about it? Probably just ignore it as usual.

But we’re smart and we’ll get the gear that makes us happy, not the gear they tell us is "right". Let’s go!

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👉 Vero BHM-88: https://www.verotelecom.com/Bluetooth-Speaker-Micrphone-For-N-Series-Two-Way-Radios-p2681834.html?parent_user_id=18298272&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
👉 Vero BMH-79 (No Screen): https://www.verotelecom.com/Bluetooth-Speaker-Micrphone-For-VR-N65-Two-Way-Radio-VR-N7500-Mobile-Radio-p887205.html?parent_user_id=18298272&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
👉 BMH-79 Video: https://youtu.be/rNnnh1895Y0

Other Gear Shown:
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18298272&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
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👉 Vero VR-N7600 50w Mobile: https://www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7600-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p2581203.html?parent_user_id=18298272
👉 Vero BHM-78 (On eBay if you’re lucky): https://geni.us/x9QxL
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Icom BT Speaker Mic: https://geni.us/57Z8AQ8
👉 Baofeng UV-7B: https://geni.us/ioWlicZ

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This rugged QRP radio boasts a metal case that can withstand accidental drops. At $249, it fills the void left by the 818 with a front-facing control panel that ham radio operators will love.

Full Vid: https://youtu.be/jgJufG4_HEY

👉 Xiegu X1600: https://geni.us/LON5iMp
👉 AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus: https://geni.us/Wt6tBPk
👉 AnyTone AT-D168UV: https://geni.us/Q35xH
👉 Radioddity GD-88: https://geni.us/UdpLw
👉 Btech GMRS-50 Pro: https://geni.us/qDayp
👉 TYT-9800D Quad Band: https://geni.us/zrgB
👉 Retevis MA1: https://geni.us/VWUSn
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/6RKqQuM
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Vero VR-N7600: https://geni.us/M2bE
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://geni.us/Hc9b5L

#QRP #HamRadio #Electronics #RadioGear

In this video, I finally get my hands on the CrowView Note, a 14-inch portable display and keyboard dock that transforms your Raspberry Pi, mini PC, or even smartphone into a fully functional laptop.

We’re testing it with:
👉 Crowview Note: https://geni.us/kgAQJoD
👉 Raspberry Pi 5 Bridge: https://tidd.ly/4o4Li9E
👉 nVidia Jetson Nano Bridge: https://tidd.ly/4nkr0rK
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Works With These PCs/SBCs/etcs:
👉 Pi 5: https://geni.us/l0w2hPy
👉 Pi 4: https://geni.us/GhQIXz
👉 Pi Zero 2W: https://geni.us/7Dpccm
👉 Geekcom Mini PC: https://geni.us/MixT
👉 Macbook Pro: https://geni.us/zIIR4
👉 Jetson Nano: https://geni.us/LHyFBM
👉 Samsung Galaxy Phones/Tablets: https://geni.us/FxmSJn

Fun Stuff:
👉 Argon One Pi 4 Case: https://geni.us/qNqfk
👉 RTL-SDR: https://geni.us/h95sbZL
👉 Mini-HDMI Cable: https://geni.us/msbQy
👉 Restaurant Cart: https://geni.us/IpADGD

You’ll see how it powers each device, handles input, and performs in real-world use. It even packs its own 5Ah internal battery, built-in speakers, and full-size keyboard — making it one of the most flexible “laptop shells” I’ve ever tested.

From field radio operators to data-center engineers, this thing could be a universal portable workstation — or a hacker’s dream toy.

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#CrowView #RaspberryPi5 #TemporarilyOffline #KM9G #HamRadio #MiniPC #PortableComputing

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This radio has cross-band and same frequency repeater, but the real game-changer is cross-mode. Turn your analog radio digital with DMR output, opening up crazy possibilities.

Full Vid: https://youtu.be/jgJufG4_HEY

👉 Xiegu X1600: https://geni.us/LON5iMp
👉 AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus: https://geni.us/Wt6tBPk
👉 AnyTone AT-D168UV: https://geni.us/Q35xH
👉 Radioddity GD-88: https://geni.us/UdpLw
👉 Btech GMRS-50 Pro: https://geni.us/qDayp
👉 TYT-9800D Quad Band: https://geni.us/zrgB
👉 Retevis MA1: https://geni.us/VWUSn
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/6RKqQuM
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Vero VR-N7600: https://geni.us/M2bE
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://geni.us/Hc9b5L

#CrossBandRepeater #DigitalRadio #DMR #AnalogRadio

Today we take your questions … and hope to answer them.

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

👉 TO’s For Sale Page: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/revolving-list-of-for-sale-items

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Today we’re checking out the Retevis HS4, a 10-meter export radio that looks like a classic CB but hides a surprisingly capable HF transceiver inside.

I’ll walk through the unboxing, setup, programming, and real-world contacts, including a live QSO from southeast Arizona using just 40 watts into the 10-meter band.

We’ll also see how it handles:
• Power output and SWR performance
• USB programming and software quirks
• Digital mode integration with the TOADs DI interface
• 10-meter repeater programming using RepeaterBook
• Real SSB and FM contacts across the country

If you’ve ever wondered whether a “10-meter export radio” is worth it — or just a glorified CB — this video will show you what it really can do.

Today’s Station:
👉 Retevis HS4: https://geni.us/AutT
👉 👉 Automatically Score 20% off Retevis gear on eBay by searching for “Retevis” between Nov 10 and Nov 16 2025): https://geni.us/sjQwsO
👉 Goozeezoo Antenna Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705 (Receiver): https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Wago Powerpoles: https://geni.us/IMBfaMr

For further product consultation and discount information, please contact: ebay@retevis.com
or
RETEVIS Ham Radio Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1992911321535513

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Is the TYT 9800 quad-band radio still a bag of tricks? Exploring its cross-band capabilities and full duplex potential. Can it unlock 11 meters? The experiment begins!

Full Vid: https://youtu.be/jgJufG4_HEY

👉 Xiegu X1600: https://geni.us/LON5iMp
👉 AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus: https://geni.us/Wt6tBPk
👉 AnyTone AT-D168UV: https://geni.us/Q35xH
👉 Radioddity GD-88: https://geni.us/UdpLw
👉 Btech GMRS-50 Pro: https://geni.us/qDayp
👉 TYT-9800D Quad Band: https://geni.us/zrgB
👉 Retevis MA1: https://geni.us/VWUSn
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/6RKqQuM
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Vero VR-N7600: https://geni.us/M2bE
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://geni.us/Hc9b5L

#TYT9800 #QuadBand #Radio #HamRadio #TechReview

Everyone uses the NanoVNA to tune antennas and check SWR… but today we’re doing something way cooler. I’m using the NanoVNA-F V2 to X-ray an RF attenuator and find out whether it’s actually doing what the label claims — or whether I’ve been feeding fake values into my TinySA and destroying my test results.

🛠️ GEAR FEATURED:
👉 NanoVNA-F V2 (50kHz–3GHz): https://geni.us/hAZP
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👉 20dB attenuators: https://geni.us/E7K7p3o
👉 40dB attenuators: https://geni.us/Pz4Bdf

📎 GET THE CHEAT SHEET:
The exact step-by-step bench workflow shown in this video is available as a printable PDF here: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/stop-guessing-start-measuring

In this video you’ll learn:

✅ How to calibrate the NanoVNA for S21 attenuation measurements
✅ How to test fixed attenuators AND step attenuators
✅ How to tell good RF hardware from “Amazon special garbage”
✅ How many dB your attenuator really provides (not just what it says)
✅ How to protect your spectrum analyzer or SDR before you blow it up

If you ever test radios, amplifiers, filters, or harmonic suppression, this method will save you both money and gear.

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The Anytone AT-D878 is a dual-band DMR/analog handheld with a free $97 training course. DMR is harder than you think, so proper training is a must!

Full Vid: https://youtu.be/jgJufG4_HEY

👉 Xiegu X1600: https://geni.us/LON5iMp
👉 AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus: https://geni.us/Wt6tBPk
👉 AnyTone AT-D168UV: https://geni.us/Q35xH
👉 Radioddity GD-88: https://geni.us/UdpLw
👉 Btech GMRS-50 Pro: https://geni.us/qDayp
👉 TYT-9800D Quad Band: https://geni.us/zrgB
👉 Retevis MA1: https://geni.us/VWUSn
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/6RKqQuM
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Vero VR-N7600: https://geni.us/M2bE
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://geni.us/Hc9b5L

#DMR #Anytone #HandheldRadio #HamRadio #BridgeCom

Today we’re taking a hands-on look at two hackable shortwave radios — the SI4732 V2 and V3.

Both radios feature AM, FM, SSB, CB, and HF coverage, but the V3 adds upgrades like a high-Z antenna port, better headphone amp, and a fully injection-molded case.

We’ll compare antenna options, walk through the menus, demo reception on HF & FM broadcast, test FT8 & SSTV signals, and then open both radios up to see what’s inside — including the ESP32-based controller and how it enables Wi-Fi control and custom firmware.

If you’re into portable radio listening, SDR hacking, ESP32 projects, or low-cost HF toys, this is a fun one.

👉 v2: https://geni.us/SvTDD
👉 v3: https://geni.us/6MZMBO
👉 Toolkit: https://geni.us/OilK

👉 Web Control Firmware: https://atsmini.com/
👉 Waterfall Firmware: https://www-hjberndt-de.translate.goog/dvb/pocketSI4735DualCoreDecoder.html?_x_tr_sch=http&_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&fbclid=IwdGRzaANuCeZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHsBKVkhGBYdgPV3jRQ4MeAk2S9BROU52I546BFJS6C7BFYGNd2vXvdbnVNLc_aem_jlSHjNjtaQZ3Lg1mIu5TZg

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