Category: Temporarily Offline

Join me, KM9G (Temporarily Offline), as I take the Yaesu FT-818 and just 6 watts of QRP power out to Goosenecks State Park, Utah for a stunning Parks on the Air (POTA) activation.

📡 With nothing but a 17ft whip, tripod, counterpoise, and sheer stubbornness, I battled tough band conditions, Kansas QSO party chaos, and the challenge of being heard at QRP levels.

What I got in return?
• 11 hard-earned QSOs in the log
• Lessons learned about band conditions vs. QRP reality
• Some of the most jaw-dropping scenery you’ll ever see during a ham radio activation

Today’s Station:
👉 Yaesu FT-818(ebay): https://geni.us/4QVv2S
👉 Chameleon 17′ Whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Gable Ultimate Antenna Tripod: https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

🌄 Whether you’re into POTA, SOTA, QRP radio, or just love the outdoors, this is one activation you won’t forget.

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#HamRadio #POTA #QRP #YaesuFT818 #AmateurRadio

Ham radio software needs programmers! If someone has programming talent or interest, they can likely improve upon existing software that people have paid for. Doing a good job could lead to getting paid, too.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/VcNdJ9x9Cmo

👉 Email/Discord Me For Details On Radios I Have For Sale!
👉 Get A New Radio Instead: https://geni.us/fz4da42

Test Gear
👉 Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc

👉 Don’t miss the rest of the episodes in the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DzoenKdZmk&list=PL01YuCls6edYDvIq2L8noV2ApyO4ze82Z&pp=gAQB

#hamradio #programming #software #developer #opensource

This is the second video in my series on the TOADs DI USB Digital Interface. In the last episode, we looked at how the PTT circuit works. Today we’ll break down the Audio In circuit — the simple path that takes the sounds from your radio’s speaker and safely delivers them into your computer’s microphone input via USB-C.

Whether you’re running FT8, Winlink, APRS, Packet, or AllStar, this circuit is the reason your computer can decode signals and turn them into text, messages, and contacts. We’ll explain it step by step in plain English, so even if you’re new to electronics, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how it works.

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 Treedix RJ-45 Breakout Board: https://geni.us/rjCLNC
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 Breadboard: https://geni.us/ruOylg
👉 Dupont Wires: https://geni.us/Hs41kGJ
👉 PCB Prototype Boards: https://geni.us/6ovrxgI
👉 Standard Double Row Pin Headers: https://geni.us/R7Ecka

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

📌 Watch the full series where we cover:
• COS (Carrier Operated Squelch)
• Audio In (today’s video)
• Audio Out
• PTT

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Today we answer your questions while you make fun of us for having bad internet.

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The package has a bulge and extra tape. Will this delivery be a win, or will it just be another disappointment? Let’s find out what’s inside together.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/VcNdJ9x9Cmo

👉 Email/Discord Me For Details On Radios I Have For Sale!
👉 Get A New Radio Instead: https://geni.us/fz4da42

Test Gear
👉 Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc

👉 Don’t miss the rest of the episodes in the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DzoenKdZmk&list=PL01YuCls6edYDvIq2L8noV2ApyO4ze82Z&pp=gAQB

#unboxing #mysterybox #packageopening #surprise #delivery #review

Testing an HF antenna on the 2-meter band yields surprising results. Despite a high SWR, it successfully hits a repeater 40 miles away. It proves the antenna is versatile and useful in a pinch. Click that subscribe button and the like button if you want to see more like this.

Full Video: https://youtu.be/rTacL1G24Sg
👉 Gabil 750T Antenna (Amazon): https://geni.us/kylB43N
👉 Gabil 750T Antenna (official/new on Ebay): https://geni.us/Ad29l
👉 HYS NL-R2 Antenna: https://geni.us/bSpdPmG

#hamradio #antenna #2meters #HF #testing

Protect your gear, upgrade your shack, and add some serious style. Today, I’m unboxing and setting up the Mammoth Mat from Quirky QRP—a custom, oversized desk mat built for ham radio operators, tinkerers, and coffee-spillers like me.

This thing isn’t just a mat—it’s a workstation makeover:
• Protects your radios, laptops, and gear from nasty camp tables
• Custom graphics, including my KM9G logo & ham radio reference charts
• Durable, easy-to-clean, and dark mode approved for field or shack use
• Made by James at Quirky QRP—link below!

👉 Get Your Quirky Gear at the Quirky QRP Store: https://geni.us/cjxkpRy
Use Code KM9GQUIRKY for $5 off orders of $50+

#HamRadio #QuirkyQRP #HamShackUpgrade #POTA #DeskSetup #RadioGear

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Exploring the elusive tiers of fun: the joys remembered fondly versus those best left forgotten. Discover which type of ‘fun’ will leave its mark. Is it joyful, torturous, or something in between? Is there a definitive guide to good times? #funtypes #adventure #humor #oldsayings #storytelling

Meet the Spec 5 Voyager — a rugged, solar-powered Meshtastic relay designed for serious off-grid communication. In this video, I take you behind the scenes to explore its unique features, including:
• Magnetic mounting with custom 3D printed housing
• Built-in solar panel frame for true field deployment
• Relay (repeater) functionality for extending your mesh network
• Real-world testing on rough roads and in tough weather

This isn’t just another node — it’s a game-changer for Meshtastic users looking to stay connected anywhere, anytime.

👉 Spec5 Gear: https://specfive.com/discount/TEMPOFF5
You can save 5% with the code: TEMPOFF5

#Meshtastic #Spec5Voyager #HamRadio

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Radioberry hat meets Raspberry Pi 4 and an AURSINC amplifier! Witness radio magic as the modem chip transforms sounds into audible audio with an Intel Cyclone processor. See how it all comes together!

👉 Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNDwsSGvWSI

👉 Aursinc Radioberry: https://geni.us/pyjerG
👉 Radioberry Pre-Amp Board: https://geni.us/yC1mk
👉 Raspberry Pi: https://geni.us/l0w2hPy
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Tools Used:
👉 Pinecil: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Kester Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 PowerPole-LeverNut Connector: https://geni.us/IMBfaMr
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#hamradio #raspberrypi #SDR #AURSINC #radiomodems