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Join me as I take a deep dive into the uSDX+, an affordable 8-band QRP HF transceiver packed with features! This all-mode, software-defined radio (SDR) is an excellent entry-level HF rig, offering a built-in CW decoder, an Arduino-based design, and impressive performance for its $120 price point.

🔥 Key Features Covered in This Review:
✅ Covers 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, and 10 meters
✅ 5W output (with some quirks on 15m & 10m)
✅ Arduino & Si5351-based frequency control
✅ Kenwood-style mic connector
✅ Compact and lightweight – perfect for portable ops
✅ Works with 12V or 13.8V power sources
✅ Side-by-side power output comparisons

I also test CW and SSB QSOs, record the receive audio, and share my thoughts on how this compares to classic rigs like the Heathkit HW-8. If you’re into QRP, portable HF, or budget SDR radios, this might be the perfect addition to your shack!

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Is it possible to go from unpacking a brand new antenna to making your first HF contact — all in under 15 minutes? Let’s find out!

Join me as I load up the motorcycle, head to a remote POTA location, and put the JPC-12 coil-loaded vertical antenna to the ultimate real-world test. No benches. No picnic tables. No excuses. Just me, the radio, and the clock ticking down.

📡 What You’ll See:
• Full HF activation with the Xiegu X6100 at 10W
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• Real-time setup, tuning, and successful POTA contact
• Tips for assembling, grounding, and radial placement
• Bonus: Mandalorian GPS & a surprise turtle sighting 🐢

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Today, we’re diving into a must-have mod for one of my favorite radios—the Icom IC-7100! If you’ve ever looked at the factory power connector and thought, “Why isn’t this PowerPole-ready already?” — you’re not alone. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to install a custom PowerPole adapter kit from Jason (NØBOY), making your IC-7100 more functional, more accessible, and way more 🔥.

💡 Why this mod?
✔ Cleaner install
✔ Easier power connections
✔ No more proprietary headaches
✔ Fully reversible
✔ Looks AMAZING on your bench

⚙️ Whether you’re new to radio modding or a seasoned ham, this video has something for you. Stick around for the tips, tools, and the magic trick that makes the install smooth. And YES—PowerPoles for the win 💪

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Today we’re going to compile some links to help us all (me especially) with weather! As usual, we don’t know what we’re doing, but we’re going to have fun doing it!

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In this video, I take a hands-on look at the TinySA Ultra+ ZS704 spectrum analyzer from SeeSii — a compact, powerful RF tool with frequency coverage up to 7.3 GHz. We compare it with previous TinySA models, test real-world RFI at an RV park, and explore how well it integrates with field-ready cases and accessories.

This isn’t just a spec rundown — I take the ZS704 out for a spin, track down sources of noise, and evaluate how quiet (or not) a full-time RV setup really is. I also show off the accessories, cases, attenuators, and setup tips that make this analyzer a must-have for RF hobbyists and ham radio operators.

🧰 In This Video:

• What’s new in the TinySA Ultra+ ZS704 vs other TinySA models
• Field tests: RFI hunting in an RV park using spectrum scans and waterfall display
• Attenuator setup for safe signal testing (including 40 dB + 20 dB stack)
• Case and accessory walkthrough: mesh bags, 3D printed organizers, DC blocks, and more
• Measuring RF noise from charge controllers, LED lights, trucks, and RV electronics
• TinySA as a signal generator and sensitivity test tool
• Advice on avoiding clones and where to buy safe, legit units

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Join me as I take a deep dive into the uSDX+, an affordable 8-band QRP HF transceiver packed with features! This all-mode, software-defined radio (SDR) is an excellent entry-level HF rig, offering a built-in CW decoder, an Arduino-based design, and impressive performance for its $120 price point.

🔥 Key Features Covered in This Review:
✅ Covers 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, and 10 meters
✅ 5W output (with some quirks on 15m & 10m)
✅ Arduino & Si5351-based frequency control
✅ Kenwood-style mic connector
✅ Compact and lightweight – perfect for portable ops
✅ Works with 12V or 13.8V power sources
✅ Side-by-side power output comparisons

I also test CW and SSB QSOs, record the receive audio, and share my thoughts on how this compares to classic rigs like the Heathkit HW-8. If you’re into QRP, portable HF, or budget SDR radios, this might be the perfect addition to your shack!

📌 Links & Discounts:
🔗 Get the uSDX+ from Banggood: https://ban.ggood.vip/15GWP
💸 Download Banggood APP to get an extra 10% off: https://ban.ggood.vip/11sy8
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Previously we reviewed a battery from WattCycle and Will Prowse found it wasn’t properly constructed. Today I’m going to put it through its paces and see what the real truth is!

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I finally upgraded my battery tester after popping the MOSFET on the old one — and the new MakerHawk Electronic Load Tester is a serious step up. In this video, I walk through how to use this DC electronic load tester properly, avoid blowing it up, and explain why it’s a must-have tool for battery testing, solar setups, and USB power analysis.

🔧 What I cover in this video:
🔌 What broke on my old unit (and how to avoid it)
🔌 Hands-on with the new color fan and LCD interface
🔌 Constant current, voltage, resistance, and power testing modes
🔌 Live demo pulling 10A from a LiFePO4 battery
🔌 USB testing with Type-C, micro USB, and barrel jacks
🔌 Discharge data logging & power consumption monitoring
🔌 Temperature protection, cutoff voltage, and calibration options
🔌 Real-world solar charge + discharge testing in parallel
🔌 Bonus tips on Ohm’s Law, power limits, and safe wiring!

Whether you’re testing QRP batteries, USB packs, or full-size 300Ah monsters, this tool gets it done — for under $60.

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