Category: Temporarily Offline

Testing the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) readings. The LDG tuner has a built-in limit where it won’t tune below a certain point. It finds a match at 1.5:1 and it’s happy. Currently reading at 1.5 something:1

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#SWR #LDGTuner #HamRadio #RadioTuning

Today we getthe G106 powered up and see if I was right about those power cables. Did I lead you astray?

👉 Black Friday Deals Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx3caRwSKzU
👉 Video #1 (The Bag and the Tablet): https://youtu.be/RCm0qUJvANo
👉 Band Dashboard: https://grafana.gafner.net/d/cf4wk21m3mbr4b/current-hf-band-dx-conditions-and-forecast?orgId=1&refresh=1d

Tools:
👉 Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 Simple Pocket Meter: https://geni.us/RursYP
👉 ATU-10 QRP Tuner: https://geni.us/yArwg

Radios:
👉 Baofeng UV-5R Mini: https://geni.us/helPKO
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/MxY608J

Software:
👉 DigiPi from KM6LYW: https://digipi.org

Power:
👉 Talentcell battery (pretty): https://geni.us/vWRCM

👉TOADs DI Boards @15% Off: https://temporarilyoffline.com/discount/BLACKFRIDAY15

Computers:
👉 Pi 5 kit: https://geni.us/mIp8P
👉 Leonvo Tablet: https://geni.us/AYhPqr
👉 mini pc: womp womp

Antennas:
👉 Radioddity HF-009: https://geni.us/YVaCx

Hardware:
👉 6 pin mini din cable: https://geni.us/vkr3
👉 8 pin mini din cable: https://geni.us/x0gd
👉 Lever Nuts: https://geni.us/nE412y3
👉 power cord: https://geni.us/Pm7xg
👉 Wire Stripper/Crimper: https://geni.us/LejLm
👉 K1 Wire: https://geni.us/VMupc

Storage:
👉 Go-Bag: https://geni.us/q578a1

Bonus Gear:
👉 Baofeng General: https://geni.us/vGh90u
👉 Baofeng Mini Prison Edition: https://geni.us/2LB8c8B
👉 talentcell battery (raw): https://geni.us/5IQjZ
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This prototype amp is about the same size, but is NOT supposed to have a tuner. 5 watts input max. Let’s get this thing cabled up for the ICOM 705!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#ICOM705 #PrototypeAmp #HamRadio #G90

Discover why manually changing frequency on the amp and reverting to WSJT-X didn’t work. The radio’s design ensures WSJT-X and amp frequencies sync correctly. Plus, a quick look at band data from the IC-705!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#WSJTX #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #IC705

Setting up ham radio isn’t simple! Adding an automatic tuner means more coax and connections. This video highlights why a tuner is essential when your setup lacks one.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#HamRadio #AutoTuner #RadioSetup #AmateurRadio

Geekom sent in a new PC for review and I wonder if we can fix Windows?

Geekom AX8 Max Direct: https://geni.us/zTLB
Geekom AX8 Max on Amazon: https://geni.us/JNnR
AtlasOS: https://atlasos.net

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ZiGu embraces power poles! L4001 cable works for 6100, 6200, and 705. Beefy 8-pin cable for G90. Power poles pre-done on one side for your power supply.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#PowerPoles #CableAssortment #AmateurRadio #Electronics

Xiegu releases the GPA100, a cost-reduced 100-watt amp with WiFi and Bluetooth. Tuner is gone, but connectivity is in!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#Xiegu #GPA100 #Amplifier #HamRadio

This is the Vatrer 12V 300Ah LiFePO4 Bluetooth battery — a huge upgrade for RV, solar, ham radio, and off-grid power. I tested capacity, power output, Bluetooth monitoring, charging performance, idle draw, and overall build to see how it really performs.

👉 Vatrer Official 300Ah Battery:
Vatrer 12V 300Ah Bluetooth Self-heating Lithium Battery 200A BMS
👉 Amazon Listing: https://geni.us/9Xzi33N

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This battery has a spec list that checks every box:
• 300Ah capacity (2560Wh usable)
• Bluetooth app monitoring
• 200A BMS
• Self-heating for cold-weather charging
• 5000+ cycle life
• 200A continuous current
• Designed for RV + solar + off-grid

Things I tested in this video:
• Bluetooth app functionality
• Real-world amp-hour results
• Build quality

If you have questions about off-grid power or RV batteries, leave them below!

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Watch as an antenna is tuned with WSJT-X, achieving 109 watts of power output and a solid transmit signal. Perfect for making FT8 contacts. See the tuning process in action!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#AntennaTuning #WSJTX #FT8 #HamRadio #RadioCommunication