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Tired of cluttered gear bins, fragile storage boxes, and tools all over the place? In this video, I show you how I turned a surplus ammo can into a compact, indestructible storage powerhouse for ham radio, RV, and overland gear. Whether you’re on the move or off-grid, this simple hack will transform how you carry and organize your gear.

📦 Featuring:
• Military surplus ammo can mod
• DIY rugged storage system
• Ham radio, RV, and EDC gear loadout
• Real-world durability test

👉 Like this setup? Let me know how YOU use ammo cans in the comments!

Gear Highlights:
👉 Zombie Ammo Can: https://geni.us/ZvIDcx5 (MTM CaseGard)
👉 Sheffield Small Clear Ammo Case: https://geni.us/dRWaY
👉 Sabrent Sound Card: https://geni.us/PzyNx
👉 QRPGuys Meter: https://qrpguys.com/qrpguys-power-swr-dummy-load
👉 Label Maker: https://geni.us/ZVZJHK
👉 Label Maker Case: https://geni.us/B4Y2s
👉 AYL Portable Speaker: https://geni.us/Rs3FXK4
👉 2.5mm splitter Wideskall 6 inch 2.5mm splitter adapter cable
👉 DX 10 wire: https://dxcommander.com/
👉 Breadboards and stuff: https://geni.us/Cjzj
👉 DVI-VGA Adapter: https://geni.us/Q6CZF
👉 Yaesu FT-857D: https://geni.us/9vvAFN5
👉 ATU-100: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 LDG Z100 Auto Tuner: https://geni.us/u8Rp9Bt
👉 LDG Y-ACC Cable: https://geni.us/JF5Fj
👉 Digirig: https://geni.us/NHqxS9
👉 Digirig Cables: https://geni.us/4vyTw
👉 TinySA: https://geni.us/Ellyz
👉 NanoVNA: https://geni.us/5tWpDBT

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00:00 – Intro: What’s in the Can?
00:25 – Why Use an Ammo Can?
01:02 – The Gear I Stuffed Inside
02:17 – Storage Strategy & Packing Tips
03:10 – How This Helps in RV & Ham Life
04:05 – Final Thoughts: Versatility + Durability
04:55 – What Would YOU Pack?

I put the Chameleon Antennas CHA PRV MCC POTA Heavy Antenna Kit through its paces—and it’s a BEAST. We’re talking serious hardware: 3/8-24 mounts, massive components, and modular options built for real-world portable use. Is it overkill? Or is this the last field kit you’ll ever need?

In this video:
• Unboxing & first impressions
• Deployment and configuration options
• Field setup and teardown
• Practical pros and surprising cons
• Final thoughts from an experienced POTA activator

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00:00 – Intro: Meet the Heavy Kit
00:45 – What’s in the Box?
02:00 – Kit Components Breakdown
04:18 – Modular Mount Options
05:50 – Deploying the Antenna in the Field
07:35 – On-Air Performance & Thoughts
09:02 – The Tradeoffs: Weight vs. Utility
10:40 – Who This Kit is REALLY For
12:00 – Final Verdict: Is It Worth It?
13:00 – Outro & Viewer Challenge

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Our scanning receiver passed CFR Part 15 testing! Ignore the negativity; the results speak volumes. We focused on compliance and delivered. #Part15Compliance #ScanningReceiver #FCCCompliance #ElectronicsTesting #HamRadio #TechValidation #EngineeringSuccess #CFR47 #RadioTechnology #ProofNotOpinions

Andy, N0APX has created a really neat antenna idea and wants to share it with you. We’ll do a live build of Andy’s biscuit antenna. Its an end fed halfwave kit (EFHW) or you can buy it already assembled and just get on the air right away.

More info on Andy’s kits are here: https://www.n0apx.com/

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Tuning a portable HF antenna should be easy… but what if it fights you every step of the way? In this video, TO. takes you through a real-world tuning session with the JPC-12—showing you the exact process to bring this beast into resonance across the bands. Expect trial, error, success—and a few surprises along the way.

✅ Learn how to find your resonant frequency
✅ Watch live tuning results with an SWR Scanner
✅ Tips for portable operators who want perfect SWR
✅ See what happens when you finally get it dialed in

📡 Whether you’re QRP, POTA, or just sick of bad SWR—this is for YOU.

🧰 Gear Featured:
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👉 ABR Coax: https://abrind.com/?sld=km9g
👉 SO-239 to BNC Adapter: https://geni.us/8EAz9
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👉 Velcro One-Wrap Cable Ties: https://geni.us/0TJY37

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The Radioddity HF-009 Center Loaded Vertical Antenna just hit the market—and I put it through the wringer. In this video, I test it, tune it, and tell you if it’s a total gimmick… or a hidden gem. Spoiler: the results shocked me.

👉 Perfect for portable ham radio, POTA, and QRP operations
👉 Covers 60–6 meters with no tuner!
👉 Compact, lightweight, and surprisingly versatile

📻 Watch as I test it on the bench, in the field, and on the air.
📶 SWR reports, build quality, design flaws (if any), and real-world contacts—this is everything you need to know before buying.

🔧 Featured Gear:
👉 Radioddity HF-009 Antenna
👉 Xiegu X6100
👉 Xeigu XPA125B Amp
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👉 KM4CFT Compact Microphone: https://youtu.be/2ow9v5DjcEI?si=6V6xApGhtKZVlyLu
👉 ABR Coax Choke: https://abrind.com/?sld=km9g

🛑 Don’t buy another portable antenna until you watch this.

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🔋 Ham radio meets real-world emergency power! Today we’re putting the Redodo 165Ah LiFePO4 battery to work — not just another boring charge-and-drain test. We’re building a full off-grid ham radio station and seeing exactly how long this beast can keep us on the air!

✅ Full 100W HF/VHF/UHF station setup
✅ Real-world field deployment using a whip antenna + clamp mount
✅ Tuner stress tests, POTA hunting, SSB
✅ How to define your mission BEFORE choosing your battery size

Whether you’re prepping for emergencies, building your RV battle station, or just want to operate all weekend without worrying about power, this video shows you what’s possible with a smart LiFePO4 setup.

🎯 BONUS: See how I turn this battery into a full camp kitchen on my RV channel — link at the end!

Today’s Station:
👉 Powered By RedODO: https://www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12v-165ah-group-31-bluetooth-lithium-battery?ref=mmSm1TYq
👉 👉 6% Discount Code: TO
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👉 PowerQueen 40a LiFePO4 Charger: https://geni.us/NaeoAi
👉 Makerhawk Battery Tester: https://geni.us/29hsA
👉 Yaesu FT-857D: https://geni.us/9vvAFN5
👉 ABR Industries Coax: https://geni.us/VEcw
👉 GooZeeZoo Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV

The Screw-It Antenna:
👉 The Clamp: https://geni.us/44e9dco
(Get the Size You Need)
👉 Single Mirror Mount: https://geni.us/GurB
👉 Dipole Mirror Mount: https://geni.us/WR1PII3
👉 17′ Whip Antenna: https://www.gigaparts.com/cha-ss17-standalone-stainless-steel-whip.html
👉 👉 Use Code "KM9G" at check out for 5% off

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Today we’re going to tackle my WALL OF AWESOME. This is where I test out solar charge controllers, batteries, inverters, meters and all things POWER!

The current wall includes:
👉 PowerQueen MPPT Solar Charge Controller: https://geni.us/vxrP
👉 Powerpole Distribution Block: https://geni.us/6ZeH
👉 1800w Inverter: https://geni.us/qK8HE9
👉 Makerhawk Load Tester: https://geni.us/29hsA
👉 DC Circuit Breaker: https://geni.us/7KGsqV
👉 Vatrer Shunt (monitor): https://geni.us/oa90y0
👉 12v Bus Bar: https://geni.us/CbcgIT
👉 Boat Switch (A/B): https://geni.us/HRoFbMs

Tonight’s giveaway is your choice of 3d printed TinySA/NanoVNA cases:
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👉 NanoVNA: https://geni.us/LSI8ll

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Ready to take your portable ham radio game to the next level? In this ultimate antenna showdown, we compare four popular and portable HF antennas head-to-head:

👉 Chameleon MCC – https://chameleonantenna.com/products/multi-configuration-coil?variant=47369098821878
👉 Radioddity HF-009 – Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 GooZeeZoo JPC-12: https://geni.us/iOp3sqF

Adapters:
👉 3/8ths female-female: https://geni.us/bO9CY2
👉 3/8ths male-male: https://geni.us/LvqZp
👉 C Adapter M10-1.5P Male to 3/8-24 Male Adapter: https://geni.us/Kehbpyp
👉 D Adapter M10-1.5P Male to 3/8-24 Female: https://geni.us/F0A2Tm3
👉 E Adapter M10-1.5P Female to 3/8-24 Female: https://geni.us/3vjdc
👉 F Adapter- M10-1.5P Female to 3/8-24 Male: https://geni.us/GfThz67

Which one dominates for POTA (Parks on the Air) and SOTA (Summits on the Air)? Which setup is easiest to deploy in the field? Which one gives you the best signal, build quality, and value?

We break it all down in the real world — ergonomics, packability, and honest commentary from the field. If you’re considering a new portable HF antenna, watch this first.

🎒 Use Cases: Hiking, RVing, Portable Deployment, Budget DX

👇 Drop your favorite field antenna in the comments—let’s talk gear!

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00:00 – Intro: POTA/SOTA Antenna Showdown!
01:02 – Field Conditions & Setup Overview
02:11 – The Chameleon CHA PRV Experience
04:45 – MCC Antenna: Covert & Compact
06:57 – Radioddity HF-009: The Wildcard
09:28 – JPC-12: Surprisingly Versatile?
12:01 – Deployment Speed & Ergonomics
19:26 – Best Antenna for Beginners?
21:47 – Field Portability Rankings
23:55 – Final Verdict: Which One Wins?
25:15 – What’s Next: Viewer Suggestions Wanted!