Retevis RT95 Repair: Fixing Amazon Returns Back to Life! #shorts
Unboxing a returned Retevis RT95 radio, number 19 in the series. Investigating why it was sent back, checking for missing parts like the manual and power cord, and assessing its condition for potential rehabilitation.
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Ham Radio Configuration: My Favorite Text Editor Method #shorts
Setting up your Ham Radio device? This guide shows my preferred method using a text editor to configure the udev rules for your cmedia device. Quick and supported across platforms.
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FDIA 2026 Update #1: Four Days in August Starts Here
FDIA 2026 is officially on the runway, and this is the first weekly update for Four Days in August: Hams Helping Hams. In this series, I’ll be sharing the latest event plans, schedule updates, activities, presenters, locations, and anything else you’ll want to know before we all roll into Huntsville for four days of playing radio, learning things, sharing what works, and supporting each other.
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This isn’t meant to be another sit-in-a-chair-and-watch-PowerPoint event. FDIA is built around the idea of hams helping hams in the field, on the bench, under a pop-up canopy, around antennas, radios, projects, and practical skills. Keep an eye on these weekly updates as the event takes shape, and start making your August plans now.
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DI6 & DI8: Component Size Comparison and Implications #shorts
Examining the DI6 and DI8 components. Trim pots are out of the way for easy access. They appear comparable in size, hopefully meaning no other component changes are needed.
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FLrig PTT Configuration: Easy Step-by-Step Guide #shorts
Configuring the C-Media PTT device for FLrig. Selecting the C-Media-A and GPIO line 3, then testing the PTT toggle with a dummy load.
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show you what’s involved
prove that yes, these boards really do go together
remind you that I sell the boards
and save you the headache if you’d rather not do the soldering yourself
If you watch this and think:
“Yeah… I’m not doing that.”
Good news — I’m now offering a soldering service on the website.
For $25, I’ll solder and test up to 4 boards for you.
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You get the board, I do the bench work.
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If you want the fun of building it yourself, this video should help.
If you want the result without the tiny electronics adventure, I’ve got you covered.
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Flash Meshtastic and Make First Contact: Meshnology N39 Build
In this video, I build an N39 Meshtastic node kit, flash the latest Meshtastic firmware, pair it to the Meshtastic app, and test basic communication with another node.
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If you are wondering how to build a Meshtastic node from a kit, how to flash Meshtastic firmware, or how to get your first Meshtastic message sent between two LoRa nodes, this video walks through the full process from start to finish.
Meshtastic is an open-source, off-grid mesh communication system that uses LoRa radios to send text messages and position data without relying on cell service, Wi-Fi, or internet. A Meshtastic node can be used for hiking, camping, emergency communications, neighborhood mesh experiments, ham radio-adjacent learning, or just exploring what LoRa can do.
This build uses the N39 Meshtastic kit. The goal is to go from parts in a box to a working Meshtastic node that can talk to another node.
In this video:
– What comes in the N39 Meshtastic kit
– How the N39 hardware goes together
– How to flash Meshtastic firmware
– How to use the Meshtastic web flasher
– How to connect the node to the Meshtastic app
– How to pair the node with a phone
– How to send a test message
– How to confirm the node is working
– Common build and flashing issues to watch for
This is intended as a beginner-friendly Meshtastic build guide. You do not need to be a radio expert to follow along, but you should be comfortable handling small electronics, USB cables, firmware flashing tools, and basic troubleshooting.
Meshtastic works by creating a mesh network between compatible LoRa nodes. Each node can pass messages along to other nodes, extending communication beyond direct radio range when enough nodes are present. Range depends on antenna choice, terrain, height, power settings, and local RF conditions.
If your Meshtastic node will not flash, will not pair, or will not send messages, check the USB cable, serial driver, boot/reset button timing, firmware target, Bluetooth pairing state, and app settings. Most Meshtastic setup problems are small cable, driver, firmware, or pairing issues rather than a failed device.
This video is part of my Meshtastic playlist where I build, test, flash, compare, and troubleshoot different Meshtastic nodes and LoRa devices.
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Questions this video answers:
What is the N39 Meshtastic kit?
How do you build an N39 Meshtastic node?
How do you flash Meshtastic firmware?
How do you use the Meshtastic web flasher?
How do you pair a Meshtastic node with your phone?
How do you send your first Meshtastic message?
What do you do after flashing Meshtastic?
Why is my Meshtastic node not talking to another node?
Can a beginner build a Meshtastic node?
What is a Meshtastic LoRa node used for?
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Build
8:57 AIOT Dev Kit?
9:24 Flashing
13:39 First Boot & Overview
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18:10 Send Messages!
19:51 Outro
DI-8 Interface: Unboxing & First Impressions! #shorts
Unboxing and testing the new DI-8 interface right here in the shack. Join the journey in real-time to see if this new gear performs.
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Did you know USB-C supports multiple voltages (9V, 15V, 20V) and PPS for variable power? Your charger might be smarter than you think. Learn to leverage its full potential.
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You Can’t Break This Baofeng (Just Start Pressing Buttons)
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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