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SWR isn’t everything, but knowing your radio is happiest at 50 ohms is useful. To get down to brass tacks, enthusiasts need an SWR meter in the radio and one outside to prove the one inside isn’t lying. #SWR #radio #antenna #enthusiast #electronics

Some hams say their CQV meter is noisy. Others say it’s clean. Who’s right?
In this video, I break out the TinySA spectrum analyzer and run controlled tests to find out if this meter really leaks RF interference (RFI) into your shack.

👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Tiny SA Ultra: https://geni.us/Ellyz
👉 Tiny SA Case: https://geni.us/jE2Pq5
👉 2x20dB Attenuators for Tiny SA Harmonics Testing: https://geni.us/3JI0IJx

• Testing with a dummy load for repeatable results
• Comparing across multiple ham bands (HF, VHF, UHF)
• Examining the impact of power supplies and environment
• Explaining why results may differ for different operators

This isn’t about proving anyone wrong—it’s about showing you how to test your own gear at home.

👉 Want to try this yourself? All you need is a TinySA, a dummy load, and curiosity.

#HamRadio #RFI #TinySA

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Steve replaces his old MFJ meter, exploring the Nissay and Intelatron versions. There are some things out there about SWR and reflected power and how it affects the forward power reading.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

#MFJmeter #Nissay #Intelatron #SWR #KM9G

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Is Frank Teachable? Because we’re the hero Frank deserves, the only one he gets right now. We’re going to use hamstop mounts, a tri-pod and a little bit of spit and polish to make this thing and thing.

👉 HamStop Antenna Mounts: https://geni.us/GqT9QY
👉 Mueller Clip: https://geni.us/FxYzjXU
👉 Cheap Ring Terminals: https://geni.us/XCfjj
👉 Better Ring Terminals: https://geni.us/KL0QUc
👉 Radial Wire: https://geni.us/BydR3
👉 PowerPoles: https://www.ebay.com/itm/251225966582?toolid=10001&siteid=0
👉 Power Pole Crimper: https://geni.us/vVfp
👉 WAGO Connectors: https://geni.us/AI2c

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Are you suffering from SWR Derangement Syndrome?
Most hams obsess over the numbers… but what if the problem isn’t your antenna at all? In this video, I put multiple SWR meters head-to-head to reveal just how different the readings can be — and what that really means for your station.

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK

📡 You’ll learn:
• Why your built-in SWR meter might not tell the whole truth
• The hidden differences between MFJ, Nisei, and IntelliTron meters
• How much reflected power really matters for your signal
• The simple way to know if your radio is happy at 50 ohms

If you thought “low SWR = everything’s perfect,” this video will change the way you see your shack.

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A new RV Unistrut antenna setup is shown. It features a 9.5-foot whip, which is quarter wave on 12 meters, a CB trucker mount mirror mount, and a piece of Unistrut bolted to the front frame of the RV. Full video coming soon. #RVlife #antenna #unistrut #hamradio #truckermount

Here are some interesting antennas on Amazon, some I’ve used/shared before and some new and interesting ones to play with:

👉 Gabil GRA-HF7350T Sliding Coil Antenna: https://geni.us/fMwxT0H
📺 Video: https://youtu.be/TC8olSQ4i5U?si=aFUu6WhMxtIsbD6H
👉 Gabil GRA-HF750T Fixed Coil BNC Antennas: https://geni.us/kylB43N
📺 Video: https://youtu.be/kfXg1Tm0qp0?si=9deGpa9ee97KZRX4
👉 K6ARK QRP BNC Antenna: https://geni.us/rHec
📺 Video: https://youtu.be/DybkItupCO8?si=yAPkxnKdV3ja_TiO
👉 K6ARK 100w PL-259 Antenna: https://geni.us/s0OREVG
👉 JPC-12: https://geni.us/iOp3sqF
📺 Video: https://youtu.be/h157RQCBn98
👉 5M Whip and PL259 Adapter: https://geni.us/7PKP
👉 Dual 49:1 & 9:1: https://geni.us/cJPohn
👉 Windcamp Gypsy: https://geni.us/cU6Qx2E
👉 3/8ths to M10 Adapters: https://geni.us/GfThz67
👉 80-10 64:1 End Fed Half Wave/Long Wire Antenna: https://geni.us/rk57e0d
👉 BNC Binding Post (Male/Female): https://geni.us/0opdf
👉 BNTechGo Wire: https://geni.us/8e38
👉 Z-Match Manual Tuner: https://geni.us/BhyV5
👉 GooZeeZoo ATU-100 Antenna Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
📺 Tune it up: https://youtu.be/ghsk65bStUw
👉 Them Tweezers Tho: https://geni.us/O0MAt

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I’m Steve (KM9G), and today we’re diving into the brand-new Nano 100 battery — a compact powerhouse that could change the way you run your weekend field kit. In this video I’ll unbox it, test it, and show you why this little brick is turning heads in the portable power world.

If you love radios, RV life, or just geeking out over batteries, you’re in the right place. Grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s see if the Nano 100 is really worth the hype.

👉 Aferiy Nano100 USB Power Station: https://geni.us/qNASr
👉 USB-C PD Trigger Cable: https://geni.us/aRwMU
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