Category: Temporarily Offline

Transform your radio for digital modes like FT8! Learn how a simple hybrid microphone cable and audio cable setup can get you transmitting on AM and sideband.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#RadioMods #FT8 #HamRadio #DigitalModes

Exploring the power output of this radio and how CTCSS tones enable access to 10-meter repeaters. A quick look at channel parameters in action.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#RadioTech #AmateurRadio #CTCSS #HamRadio

The Radioddity X1 Pro is a rugged, repeater-capable GMRS handheld built for trails, farms, campsites, overlanding, and emergency communication. It offers up to 7 watts of output on supported GMRS channels, 22 standard GMRS channels, eight repeater channels, and adjustable NRC noise reduction to help cut through wind, engines, equipment, and other background noise.

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👉 External Mag Mount Antenna: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/1xau2o
👉 Surecom SW-102 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/2coopi
👉 Surecom SW-102 Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x99u8q
👉 Radioddity GA-5WB: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pdh2gi

Its IP67-rated housing is dustproof and designed to survive temporary water immersion, while the removable 3000mAh battery supports USB-C charging and up to 18 hours of claimed operating time. The X1 Pro can also record and replay up to 20 received transmissions, each up to one minute long, so missed instructions can be reviewed without asking someone to repeat themselves.

Additional features include NOAA weather scanning and alerts, an SOS function, built-in flashlight, three power levels, and a reinforced ABS body intended for rain, mud, snow, outdoor work, and off-road use. In this review, I test whether the Radioddity X1 Pro delivers useful real-world performance or merely arrives wearing waterproof armor.

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Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

Get this amazing gadget at a fantastic price on the jungle market! Price may fluctuate, but it’s a steal right now. CW mod requires mic plug modification – an adapter might be available soon!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#GadgetDeals #Tech #JungleMarket #AffordableTech

Exploring the 24.715-30.105 megahertz range. What does ‘high-powered’ mean in radio waves? It translates to the 10-12 meter bands on your ham radio.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#HamRadio #RadioFrequencies #TechExplained #AmateurRadio

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Four Days in August 2026 is getting real! In FDIA Update #6, I’m sharing the latest event news, showing off the official FDIA shirt, reviewing the updated schedule, and covering what you need to know before we gather on Monte Sano for four days of ham radio, portable operating, learning, sharing, and hams helping hams. FDIA 2026 runs August 17–23, so get your plans locked in, grab your shirt, and prepare for a week built around radio, community, and actually getting on the air.

👉 Official "Program": https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/2026-four-days-in-august
👉 Spencer’s Guide: https://hamfest.guide/
👉 Monte Sano State Park: https://www.alapark.com/parks/monte-sano-state-park
👉 Huntsville Hamfest: https://hamfest.org/
👉 Signals Museum: https://www.signals-museum.org/
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👉 Performance Z Arrays: https://www.performancezarrays.com/
👉 A2Z Tech (Power Pole Kit): https://a-2-z.tech/
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🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

Exploring radio repeater functionality, CTCSS tones, and transmit offsets. Programming software details and future tutorials coming soon. Stay tuned!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#Radio #HamRadio #Repeaters #CTCSS #Tech

In this video, I’m building and testing a customer’s DI boards so they can skip the tiny soldering work and get straight to using their radio for digital modes. You buy the board, I handle the bench work, solder it, test it, and send it out ready for your setup. If you want to build your own, great. If you’d rather avoid the solder smoke and get back to FT8, Winlink, APRS, packet, or whatever other digital-mode rabbit hole you’re chasing this week, the new soldering service is now available on the website.

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Allstar Node:
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👉 Icom ID-880h (ebay): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/te2ijd
👉 6 Pin Data Cable: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ubbwi9
👉 100w Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 Right Angle Coax Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/5f3qqy
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👉 Raspberry Pi 5 Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/v62qd5
👉 High Endurance SD Card: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/2a4dln

Accessories:
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👉 Kester 63/37 Solder: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/yyw80i

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😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

Exploring the ease of converting CB radios to ham radio, featuring the TinySA and DIY WAGO adapters. Discover more modified radio projects.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#HamRadio #CBtoHam #RadioMods #TinySA #DIYProjects

Testing the AM mode’s low power consumption. Readings show a consistent 3-watt draw on the lowest setting, dipping to around 9-10 watts on the 10-watt scale. Efficient operation confirmed.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/X8D7QGEL_5I

Today’s Station:
👉 Anytone AT-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/uykajh
👉 Radioddity CB-5000: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/vcj032
👉 Frequency Expansion (mars mod): https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html
👉 Manual: https://www.anytone.net/CBRadio.html

Tools:
👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/710ofs
👉 CB Mic Adapter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/61qyrw
👉 Power Meter: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/ntv5ao
👉 Dummy Load: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/rsuls0
👉 TinySA ZS407: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/x74s4q
👉 TinySA Case: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/snupgw
👉 20dB Attenuators (Get 2!): https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/maws3h
👉 Stryker SR-94HPC: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/e7tfyo
👉 Power Pole Recipe:
1. 12ga solid wire: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/n08bux
(NOTE: Trim it exact!)
2. Anderson Power Poles w/Crinper: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/kdv05f
3. Lever Nuts: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/tkej3h
4. Wire Strippers: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/pi54b9
(NOTE: They cut wire too…)
5. Glue Lined Heat Shrink Tubing: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/bzrhgq

#LowPower #AmMode #Electronics #PowerConsumption #TechTest