SWR: Debunking Myths and Understanding Antenna Systems #shorts
SWR, or standing wave ratio, is important but not the definitive measure. Knowing the SWR of antennas is helpful. An SWR meter is needed in the radio, outside the radio, on the tuner, and at the antenna base. Anything under 2:1 is fantastic.
The DSW CW Radio Revival -- Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 37
Last week we started to look at the DSW-II-20 Radio. I’ve been carrying this around for a few years wanting to take a look at it and here we are… finally. We were able to verify side tone, but not really see any power output from the radio. The question is: Does it work fine and we just don’t know how to use it… or does it need massive repairs.
As always, success isn’t guaranteed, but progress is.
This is some of the gear we used last week, I’ll update the list if we find anything else we need!
👉 Hantek DSO2D15 Oscilloscope: https://geni.us/UlL2P8
👉 CQV-SWR-508 Meter: https://geni.us/OSEK2jg
👉 Leadsound Battery Powered Speaker: https://geni.us/rf9s
👉 CWMorse.US Iambic Paddle: https://geni.us/cwmors
👉 TinySA Ultra: https://geni.us/Ellyz
👉 TinySA Ultra Case: https://geni.us/jE2Pq5
👉 2x 20DB Attenuators (to protected your SA from 5w): https://geni.us/E7K7p3o
👉 Screwdriver Kit: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 Tesmen DC Clamp on Meter: https://geni.us/bB6SAD
👉 Allosun Pocket Meter: https://geni.us/RursYP
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The PAIR of $25 Radios That Solves Every Ham’s First Problem
Looking for the easiest way to get started in ham radio? The new Baofeng Mini handheld makes it simple — affordable, powerful, and packed with features. In this video, I’ll show you what comes in the box, what this little radio can actually do, and why it might be the perfect first step into the ham radio hobby.
Whether you want to make voice contacts, send digital messages, or just explore what’s possible, this tiny HT proves that you don’t need to spend a fortune to unlock the world of amateur radio — AND YOU GET TWO OF THEM!
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👉 Tiny SA Case: https://geni.us/jE2Pq5
👉 2x20dB Attenuators for Tiny SA Harmonics Testing: https://geni.us/3JI0IJx
👉 $15 Radio: https://geni.us/tIMNiP
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• How the Baofeng Mini solves the biggest beginner problem
• Why cheap handhelds still have a place in ham radio
• What you can actually do with a $15–$50 radio
• Tips for new operators looking for their first rig
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Hantek Provides ZERO documentation for this upgrade, so I’m the missing link! In this video I’ll show you step by step how to make this recipe. Starting with these ingredients:
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Your radio gear isn’t just battling noise and interference — it’s battling the weather too. Wind, rain, heat, and storms can damage antennas, detune coax, and change your RF propagation without warning. That’s why every ham needs a reliable way to monitor local conditions right inside the shack.
In this video, I’ll show you how a Raspberry Pi weather station gives you the real-time data you need to:
• Protect your antennas and coax from sudden storms 🌩️
• Plan safer operating when high winds or lightning roll in ⚡
• Understand how temperature, pressure, and humidity affect your radio signals 📡
• Keep your ham shack running strong all year long 🔧
Stop guessing at what’s happening outside. With this DIY Pi-powered weather station, you’ll always know what conditions your gear is facing — and you’ll make smarter choices before keying up.
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Great Expecations... Does the BG5CQV CQV-SWR-508 have RFI Issues?
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.
👉 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
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.
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And this old radio you can't get anymore! -- Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 36
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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Unstoppable Ham Radio Power! Chameleon Coils Put to the Test 🚀 | KM9G
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.
Specs:
200w SSB, 100w CW – Mindful of Heat
Black Coil "M-COIL"
SS58 20m and 30m
SS17 30m and 40m
SS25 40m and Possibly 60m
Red Coil "M25-COIL"
SS25 40m
Chameleon Antennas:
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👉 Red "M25-Coil": https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-m25-coil?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Ground Spike: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-spike-mount?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 CHA Blank 3/8-24 to SO-239: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-blank-adapter-1?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 CHA Puck Hub Radial Plate: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/puck-hub?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Solderless Radial Kit: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/diy-radial-kit?variant=47975952711926&bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 58", 17ft, 25ft Whips: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
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