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The Baofeng UV-5G Mini is basically a tiny UV-5R… but locked to GMRS frequencies. In this video I take a quick look at the radio, walk through the programming software, and show how easy it is to get it on the air.

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The software interface is a little clunky, but the good news is you really can’t hurt anything by experimenting. If you’re new to GMRS radios, sometimes the best way to learn is to just start clicking buttons and see what happens.

We’ll also test it on a local GMRS repeater and see how this little radio performs.

If you’ve used the UV-5R before, this will feel very familiar… just with a GMRS twist.

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Ever wonder how Linux sees your devices? The `ls -al` command reveals hidden details. Discover your human interface device (`hidraw`) and its permissions in this quick tech tip. See it disappear when unplugged!

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Works with:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/PoFT
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Xiegu X5105: https://geni.us/HLjf5

Accessories
👉 Xiegu 8-pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/Asv2
👉 TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G for 5% off

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Need a size comparison for the Raspberry Pi? This reference helps visualize the circuit board dimensions. (No bananas were harmed in the making of this video.)

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/Y9VUOyhzyKY

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Works with:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/PoFT
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Xiegu X5105: https://geni.us/HLjf5

Accessories
👉 Xiegu 8-pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/Asv2
👉 TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G for 5% off

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Is the TIDRADIO TD-H9 actually a 10-watt handheld radio, or is it just "Yet Another HT" (YAHT) trying to ride the hype train?

In today’s bench review, we cut through the marketing fluff, skip the standard unboxing, and hook the TD-H9 straight up to the power meter and spectrum analyzer to get the real numbers.

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Effortlessly bridge the gap between sleek USB-C devices and your classic Raspberry Pi. This adapter makes your old tech compatible with the new, no fuss.

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Works with:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/PoFT
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Xiegu X5105: https://geni.us/HLjf5

Accessories
👉 Xiegu 8-pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/Asv2
👉 TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G for 5% off

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Connecting an 8-pin data cable and Toad’s digital interface is incredibly simple. Watch how easily it clicks into place, no fuss, no struggle.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/Y9VUOyhzyKY

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👉 The old TOADs DI6: https://temporarilyoffline.com/products/toads-di6-daughterboard?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TO&utm_content=di8testing

Works with:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/PoFT
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Xiegu X5105: https://geni.us/HLjf5

Accessories
👉 Xiegu 8-pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/Asv2
👉 TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G for 5% off

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Check out this clever fit for the Freddie Mac case design inside a .50 caliber ammo can. Perfect for keeping projects organized and protected, with room for future builds and a go-bag.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/Y9VUOyhzyKY

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👉 The old TOADs DI6: https://temporarilyoffline.com/products/toads-di6-daughterboard?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TO&utm_content=di8testing

Works with:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/PoFT
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Xiegu X5105: https://geni.us/HLjf5

Accessories
👉 Xiegu 8-pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/Asv2
👉 TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G for 5% off

#TechBuilds #DIYProjects #AmmoCanMods #Electronics

Can you actually score great ham radio gear from Amazon returns, or are you just buying someone else’s broken junk?

In this video, we are unboxing and testing a returned Retevis mobile radio to see exactly why it went back to the warehouse. We’ll put it on the bench, run it through its paces, check the power output, and troubleshoot the real reason the previous owner dumped it. Is it a quick fix, a user error, or a total disaster? Let’s find out if buying Amazon return radios is worth the gamble!

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👉 Surecom SW-102: https://geni.us/IAKUo
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Not all Xiegu radios use the same interface. This adapter is specifically for the G90, G106, and X5105 models. It will NOT work on the X108G or G1M.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/Y9VUOyhzyKY

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👉 The old TOADs DI6: https://temporarilyoffline.com/products/toads-di6-daughterboard?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TO&utm_content=di8testing

Works with:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://geni.us/PoFT
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/H7KV
👉 Xiegu X5105: https://geni.us/HLjf5

Accessories
👉 Xiegu 8-pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/Asv2
👉 TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G for 5% off

#XieguRadio #HamRadio #RadioMods #G90 #X5105