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We’ve reached the grand finale of the TOADs Digital Interface build series! 🎉 In this episode, I walk you through building the Carrier Operated Squelch (COS) circuit — the secret sauce that makes the entire interface come alive.

This project transforms any old radio into a modern digital modes machine with just a simple USB connection. Whether you’re into FT8, JS8Call, PSK31, or any other digital mode, this build will give you the tools to get on the air.

👉 If you missed the earlier videos in the series, check them out here:
• Part 1 – PTT Circuit https://youtu.be/wgZmwwxZj4g
• Part 2 – Audio In Circuit https://youtu.be/N8jtsNKiXco
• Part 3 – Audio Out Circuit https://youtu.be/p5NyT2plENE
• Part 4 – (this video) COS Circuit https://youtu.be/dQeY9Dy-rWk

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/
👉 Treedix RJ-45 Breakout Board: https://geni.us/rjCLNC
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 Breadboard: https://geni.us/ruOylg
👉 Dupont Wires: https://geni.us/Hs41kGJ
👉 PCB Prototype Boards: https://geni.us/6ovrxgI
👉 Standard Double Row Pin Headers: https://geni.us/R7Ecka

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

📡 What you’ll learn in this video:
• How the COS circuit works and why it’s essential
• Step-by-step circuit build explained
• How to integrate it with your radio & computer
• Why this design makes TOADs Digital Interface unique

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#HamRadio #DIY #DigitalModes #AmateurRadio #RadioDIY #TOADsInterface

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Discover how cable length impacts voltage readings. See how direct connections solve power supply discrepancies for optimal radio performance.

👉 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

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👉 Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc

#voltage #powersupply #radio #electronics #troubleshooting

Ziggy’s done it again! – a whole new way to think about chokes and the results will shock you!

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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

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👉 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