Amazing 5-Watt QRP Radio Review: Unbeatable Price! #shorts
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.
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:
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👉 nVidia Jetson Nano Bridge: https://tidd.ly/4nkr0rK
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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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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.
Live Streaming Doesn't Have To Be Hard -- Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 41
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Can a 10-Meter Export Rig Actually Hang with the Big Boys?
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:
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👉 Wago Powerpoles: https://geni.us/IMBfaMr
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TYT 9800: Quad Band Radio Review and Experiment! #shorts
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!
Your Attenuator is LYING to You. Here’s How to Prove It.
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.
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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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This $35 Radio Does WHAT?! SI4732 V2 vs V3 Deep Dive
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.
👉 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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This radio WILL surprise you. The Xiegu G106: no frills, just nine bands of QRP power for $249. More than 5 watts on multiple bands?! Digital modes capable with adapter.
