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Meet the Spec 5 Voyager — a rugged, solar-powered Meshtastic relay designed for serious off-grid communication. In this video, I take you behind the scenes to explore its unique features, including:
• Magnetic mounting with custom 3D printed housing
• Built-in solar panel frame for true field deployment
• Relay (repeater) functionality for extending your mesh network
• Real-world testing on rough roads and in tough weather

This isn’t just another node — it’s a game-changer for Meshtastic users looking to stay connected anywhere, anytime.

👉 Spec5 Gear: https://specfive.com/discount/TEMPOFF5
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#Meshtastic #Spec5Voyager #HamRadio

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Radioberry hat meets Raspberry Pi 4 and an AURSINC amplifier! Witness radio magic as the modem chip transforms sounds into audible audio with an Intel Cyclone processor. See how it all comes together!

👉 Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNDwsSGvWSI

👉 Aursinc Radioberry: https://geni.us/pyjerG
👉 Radioberry Pre-Amp Board: https://geni.us/yC1mk
👉 Raspberry Pi: https://geni.us/l0w2hPy
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Tools Used:
👉 Pinecil: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Kester Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 PowerPole-LeverNut Connector: https://geni.us/IMBfaMr
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#hamradio #raspberrypi #SDR #AURSINC #radiomodems

First they don’t do 4 days of their own… and then they try to make their own kits? What kind of kit could we make for FDIA-2026? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and think about how useful these kits would be today?

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The Retevis MB-1 is back on the bench — and this time, I’ve got the antenna! In this video, we do a full checkout of the MB-1 CB radio, from unboxing the parts to testing power output and checking SWR. Will it hold up under the mic, or is this classic rig headed for another repair? Let’s find out together.

👉 Retevis MB1: https://geni.us/r4B0yJy
👉 Retevis RA25 GMRS: https://geni.us/wpdme
👉 Retevis RA25 Dual Band Ham: https://geni.us/2Hzgh
👉 SWR/Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 Dabbson Power Station: https://geni.us/MFxgHY
👉 Get 12v From your USB-C Ports: https://geni.us/aRwMU

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Today we’re putting the Gabil 750T micro whip loaded vertical antenna to the ultimate test. Some of you said it’s the best portable HF antenna ever, while others swore it’s nothing more than a glorified dummy load.

I’ll be running real-world contacts on HF with the Xiegu X6100, DenCo battery, and this little whip to see if the 750T can actually get the job done.

Will it make contacts across the globe, or will it flop harder than a wet noodle on 20 meters? Let’s find out together.

👉 Gabil 750T Antenna (Ebay): https://geni.us/Ad29l
👉 Gabil 750T Antenna (Amazon): https://geni.us/kylB43N (currently sold out)
👉 Gabil Ultimate Antenna Tripod: https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 W0AEZ Compact QRP Battery: https://w0aez.com/products/ultralite-qrp-battery-18wh?ref=ydytyqnx
👉 Xiegu X6100 Radio: https://geni.us/fqJM
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👉 Coax Adapters: https://geni.us/8EAz9

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Join me, Steve (KM9G), as I head out on a spontaneous bike ride through the Unpronounceable National Forest for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation. Today I’m testing a homemade coil built by my buddy Craig — and we’ll see if it can handle the challenge of portable ham radio in the wild!

Along the way, I’ll show you the gear I packed (from antennas and batteries to cases and coax), and I’ll show you how to tune up this kind of antenna.

📡 Whether you’re into ham radio, POTA activations, or experimenting with homemade gear, you won’t want to miss this one.

👉 Full Ride: https://youtu.be/L9RDe6JMOQY
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👉 Bob, W0BNC Build Guide: https://geni.us/0e9ut
👉 "Edge Trim": https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/131/4383/85085K4
— Order Part 85085K4
👉 K7MEM Coil Inductance Calculator: https://k7mem.com/Ind_Coil_Ind_Calc.html
👉 Reach out to Craig, W5CBW if you want info on his Coil

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu X6200: https://geni.us/UsbW6
Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity
👉 Chameleon 25′ or 17′ Whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Gabil Antenna Tripod: https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 Gigaparts TACTICAL Antenna Bag: https://www.gigaparts.com/tan-tactical-sling-bag.html?lp=KM9G#?lp=KM9G
Use Code KM9G for 5% off at Gigaparts
👉 POTA Bottle: https://geni.us/1DVvW
👉 One Wrap Ties: https://geni.us/Ff6RA

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#HamRadio #POTA #AmateurRadio #FieldRadio #DIYRadio

A fellow ham needed an SD card, and the favor came back with a sweet surprise! Between the fresh $2 bills tracked on wheresgeorge.com and the sticker haul from friends like Seed Studio, Ham Radio Tectonics, and Spooltenna, it’s always good to help out. Even got lubricated mic covers! #FDIA25 #hamradio #amateurradio #SDcard #stickers #twoDollarBill

Explore the incredible haul from Huntsville Ham Fest! Discover rare finds like a $2 Practical Packet Radio book, wideband receivers, SenseCap Trackers, and more. See new digital interfaces and innovative RF Power Nanny in action.

👉 Practical Packet Radio Book: https://geni.us/hzTUY2J

👉 Xiegu WR12 Wideband Receiver: https://geni.us/e88oyfd
👉 Xiegu VK-5 CW Straight Key: https://geni.us/lQAm
👉 Xiegu VK-6 CW Paddle Key: https://geni.us/fRBo
Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity

👉 TOADs Digital Interface: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 CM108 Radio Widget by Tom 2E0JJI https://github.com/tomwardill/cm108radiowidget

👉 RF Power Nanny: https://www.tindie.com/products/nickstickdesign/rf-power-nanny/

👉 DigiRig Short 12v PD to 5521: https://digirig.net/product/short-usb-c-12v-pd-cable/

👉 Seeed Studio Sensecap T-1000e Meshtastic Tracker: https://geni.us/HfIt
Use Code DD062GZJ for $10 off at Seeed

#fdia25 #hamfest #packetradio #RFpower #amateurradio

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Today we’re diving into something a little different: the Talkpod N39Plus — a device that looks like a radio, feels like a radio… but isn’t what you think. This is virtual ham radio, and it lives somewhere between POC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) and traditional ham gear.

Is it useful? Who’s it for? And why do some hams hate it?

🔍 In this video:
• Full unboxing + first impressions
• What is “virtual ham radio”?
• Talkpod N39Plus features and performance
• My honest opinion — and I want to hear yours!

Let’s break some stereotypes and maybe even open some minds.

Get Yours:
👉 Talkpod Virtual Ham Radios: https://talkpodonline.com/products/talkpod%C2%AE-n39plus-nationalwide-vertual-ham-radio?_pos=1&_psq=n39plus&_ss=e&_v=1.0&ref=zmlpqdnd
10% off Discount code `TO10` at checkout
👉 Talkpod on Amazon: https://geni.us/0Gsr
👉 TidRadio Mini HT Antenna: https://geni.us/lvdugG

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