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Is the CQB SWR/Power Meter really noisy, or is it just ham radio rumor?
In my last video we swept the bands with a TinySA and found no RFI — but some viewers weren’t convinced. So in this follow-up, I connected the TinySA directly to the meter’s transmitter port with a dummy load on the antenna port to eliminate every possible variable.

The result? Still no detectable RFI.

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👉 Tiny SA Case: https://geni.us/jE2Pq5
👉 2x20dB Attenuators for Tiny SA Harmonics Testing: https://geni.us/3JI0IJx

In this video you’ll see:
• How to set up a TinySA Ultra to hunt shack noise
• Why using a dummy load gives you the real answer
• Step-by-step RFI testing across multiple HF bands
• What happens when you repeat the test with the community’s suggested method

Whether you’re chasing phantom birdies or just curious about RFI hunting, this test shows you how to separate fact from myth and keep your shack quiet.

👉 Have you tested your own gear for RFI? Drop your results in the comments below.

#HamRadio #TinySA #RFIClick
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Today we take your questions … and hope to answer them. I’m also finally going to play with a radio I have been carrying around for years and see what we can figure out about it. The Small Wonder Labs DSW-II-20. The Small Wonder Labs company went out of business in 2013 when founder Dave Benson, K1SWL closed the doors.

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Ready to take your ham radio setup to the next level? Today I’m testing the Chameleon Coils paired with Chameleon whips to see just how strong and versatile they really are.

Chameleon is known for rugged, high-quality HF antennas, and these coils promise to unlock even more bands and portable options. I’ll show you how they work, how to set them up in the field, and why they’ve quickly become my go-to gear for portable ops.

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Comparing digital and analog SWR meters, viewers see why digital versions may be easier to read, especially on camera. See the features and power readings of a digital meter.

👉 Full video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

#SWRmeter #digital #analog #hamradio #CQV #MFJ

Unlock the secret potential of your Xiegu radio! In this video, I take a deep dive into the WR-12 wideband receiver, the mysterious little box that promises to expand your listening range far beyond the ordinary.

• How it connects to your radio and what it really does.
• My honest impressions—does it live up to the hype?
• The surprises (and disappointments) I found when testing it.

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👉 Xiegu X6200: https://geni.us/UsbW6
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A close look inside the BG5CQV meter. Peeling back the layers reveals a battery, circuit board, and display. It seems to have a USB port for charging and potential firmware upgrades.

👉 Full video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

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👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
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👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

#BG5CQV #meter #electronics #tech #dissecting #gadgets

SWR isn’t everything, but knowing your radio is happiest at 50 ohms is useful. To get down to brass tacks, enthusiasts need an SWR meter in the radio and one outside to prove the one inside isn’t lying. #SWR #radio #antenna #enthusiast #electronics

Some hams say their CQV meter is noisy. Others say it’s clean. Who’s right?
In this video, I break out the TinySA spectrum analyzer and run controlled tests to find out if this meter really leaks RF interference (RFI) into your shack.

👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Tiny SA Ultra: https://geni.us/Ellyz
👉 Tiny SA Case: https://geni.us/jE2Pq5
👉 2x20dB Attenuators for Tiny SA Harmonics Testing: https://geni.us/3JI0IJx

• Testing with a dummy load for repeatable results
• Comparing across multiple ham bands (HF, VHF, UHF)
• Examining the impact of power supplies and environment
• Explaining why results may differ for different operators

This isn’t about proving anyone wrong—it’s about showing you how to test your own gear at home.

👉 Want to try this yourself? All you need is a TinySA, a dummy load, and curiosity.

#HamRadio #RFI #TinySA

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Steve replaces his old MFJ meter, exploring the Nissay and Intelatron versions. There are some things out there about SWR and reflected power and how it affects the forward power reading.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/syzo8-0kwgg

Devices Under Test:
👉 CQV Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Nissei Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Celwave Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 100w Round Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh
👉 10w SMA Dummy Load: https://geni.us/U733N
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 ABR Coax: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

#MFJmeter #Nissay #Intelatron #SWR #KM9G