Category: Temporarily Offline

My Yaesu FT-8800 has seen better days — life in an RV and constant portable ops means my radios take a beating. Instead of giving up, I turned to AI to help me find parts, diagnose issues, and bring this classic dual-band rig back to life.

In this video:
• What broke on the FT-8800
• How I tracked down parts with the help of AI
• Step-by-step repair process
• Lessons for fixing YOUR own radios

If you’ve ever wondered whether modern tools (and a little AI magic) can save an old-school ham rig, you don’t want to miss this.

📻 Radio: Yaesu FT-8800
🔧 Tools, parts & links in the description

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Vero VR-N7500 vs VR-N7600 — which one is worth your hard-earned money?
In this video, I break down the differences, hidden features, and real-world performance of these two popular radios. Whether you’re into ham radio, GMRS, or just want the smartest mobile radio setup, you’ll want to see this head-to-head comparison.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this video:
• The real difference between the VR-N7500 & VR-N7600
• Which model is best for ham radio users
• How these radios stack up against BTECH, Radioddity, and other “clones”
• Surprising features that most reviews completely miss

👉 Stick around to the end for my honest verdict — you might be surprised which one I recommend!

👉 Vero VR-N7500: https://geni.us/rznDRGn
👉 Vero VR-N7600: https://geni.us/7w8KXq
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://geni.us/Hc9b5L
👉 Vero VR-N75: https://geni.us/jFxJ9b
👉 Vero Bluetooth Mic (Newer): https://geni.us/ZhElX
👉 Vero Bluetooth PTT Ring: https://geni.us/SJBJYLp

💸 Use Discount Code ‘steve’ to save an additional $10.00

👉 Btech UV-PRO: https://geni.us/yti9Pt
👉 Btech GMRS-PRO: https://geni.us/ffY2K
👉 Btech GMRS-50PRO: https://geni.us/qDayp

👉 M-K Adapter: https://geni.us/4I2s7
👉 Amazon Mic Extension Cable for Vero: https://geni.us/XGVD
👉 Vero Mic Extension Cable for Vero: https://geni.us/M2bE
👉 Vero Bluetooth Fancy Mic (BHM-78): https://www.buytwowayradios.com/vgc-bhm-78.html

👉 Radioddity GA-5WB: https://geni.us/hyJB
👉 Radioddity DB-50D: coming soon

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Xiegu has entered the Morse code world with not one, but TWO new CW keys — a straight key and a paddle. In this video I unbox, test, and give you a first look at these rigs. Are they just another accessory… or a serious option for hams who love CW? Let’s find out.

👉 Xiegu VK-5 Straight Key: https://geni.us/GIbRp
👉 Xiegu VK-6 Paddle: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-vk-6?ref=bpajyqft
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Whether you’re chasing DX, working portable, or just starting out with CW, these keys might surprise you.

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Testing radio power reveals surprising variations. High power reaches 22, low power hits 344, and mid power measures 12. Power levels are within the unusual specified range.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/VcNdJ9x9Cmo

👉 List of Repaired Radios For Sale: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/revolving-list-of-for-sale-items
👉 Get A New Radio Instead: https://geni.us/fz4da42

Test Gear
👉 Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc

#radiopower #testing #electronics #shortwave

Tonight the battle begins! We are going to connect up a radio and see if we can get WSJT-X to PTT via the TOADs DI! The WSJT-X crew says its "too new" and "just a fad" – but we’re hams… we got this!

TOADs DI:
👉 TOADs DI Board: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

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Ever wondered if those new USB-C PPS & Power Delivery gadgets can actually power your ham radio gear? In this video, I unbox and test a pile of weird but useful PPS/PD-powered devices — from power banks to magnetic chargers — and see how they hold up for phones, QRP radios, and portable setups.

👉 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tundralabs/vflex
👉 12v 5525 PD Trigger Cable for IC-705 or Xiegu X6100/X6200/X5105 (etc): https://geni.us/aRwMU
👉 12v 4017 PD Trigger Adapter for Yaesu Gear: https://geni.us/vS80g

⚡ Topics covered:
• PPS vs PD — what it really means
• Fast charging claims vs real output
• Can a 5Ah (5000mAh) USB battery power your QRP rig?
• Why ham radio ops should care about PPS/PD gear

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Freddie Mac shows off a digital interface wired to a Motorola radio. The sound quality is amazing! It’s a great way to get hams tinkering. Subscribe to see more radio projects.

👉 Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/wyeoxDFQ6TU?feature=share
👉 @HamRadioCrusader Youtube Channel

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👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#hamradio #Motorola #DIY #Tech #Electronics

Freddie Mac from @HamRadioCrusader showcases the Toads Digital Interface, designed for Motorola radios. It interfaces with CDM750, CDM1250, CDM1550, and GM300 models with 16 or 20 pin connectors.

👉 Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/wyeoxDFQ6TU?feature=share

👉 Get Yours Here: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#HamRadio #Motorola #RadioInterface #CDM750 #GM300

Another day, another “broken” radio… except this one works perfectly. The only “problem”? It’s region locked, so it can’t transmit on the 70cm ham band. That’s not a defect — that’s how it was built.

In this video, I snarkily walk through the motions of testing a perfectly good radio that got returned by an unhappy customer. Spoiler: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it.

⚡ What you’ll see in this episode:
• Why this radio isn’t “broken” at all
• The truth about region locking (and why it matters)
• How returns like this happen all the time
• A dose of sarcastic commentary for your entertainment

If you’ve ever bought a radio online and thought, “This thing doesn’t work!” — maybe watch this before you send it back.

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Test Gear
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Ham radio testing requires a dummy load to avoid broadcasting signals. This device absorbs a large portion of the signal, preventing accidental transmissions. A dummy load allows users to experiment and test equipment safely.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/VcNdJ9x9Cmo

👉 Email/Discord Me For Details On Radios I Have For Sale!
👉 Get A New Radio Instead: https://geni.us/fz4da42

Test Gear
👉 Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc

#hamradio #dummyload #testing #electronics