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Discover just how much performance can fit inside a box this small! In today’s video, I unbox and test the Geekom IT Series Mini PC — from the packaging and ports to real-world usability at the workbench.

👉 Geekom IT13 Mini PC @ Amazon: https://geni.us/MixT
👉 Geekom IT13 Mini PC @ Direct: https://geni.us/A4XC
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 Beelink ME Mini NAS PC: https://geni.us/DeGDksd
👉 Beelink Review Vid: https://youtu.be/SY6dpqLjN8g

👉 Can this compact machine handle everyday tasks (and more)?
👉 Is it worth your money compared to bigger desktops?
👉 My honest first impressions, hands-on test, and what makes this mini PC stand out.

If you’ve been thinking about downsizing your setup without sacrificing performance, this video is for you.

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The CQV SWR-508’s battery operation can affect its SWR. Internal power below a certain voltage might influence measurements. This device measures power, SWR, max power, reflected power, antenna wattage, and efficiency.

👉 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

#CQVSWR508 #hamradio #SWR #antennawattage

What if I told you that each band and mode consumed a different amount of electricity on transmit? Would you change your operating procedure?

Guess no more with the Vatrer 500a Shunt/Battery Monitor!

The Shunt Terminals have 10mm studs. Size your wire appropriately for your load.

👉 Vatrer 500a Shunt (Direct): https://www.vatrerpower.com/products/500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt-for-use-as-voltmeter-and-ammeter?sca_ref=9037451.BpVv0I2FAp
👉 Vatrer 500a Shunt (Amazon): https://geni.us/oa90y0
👉 Vatrer 12v/100ah Battery (Direct): https://www.vatrerpower.com/collections/12-volt-lithium-batteries/products/vatrer-12v-100ah-group-24-lithium-battery-100a-bms-low-temp-lifepo4-battery?sca_ref=9037451.BpVv0I2FAp
👉 Vatrer 12v/100ah Battery (Amazon): https://geni.us/Lx6oF0Q

👉 Yaesu FT-857D only available on eBay: https://geni.us/dVY46r

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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.

👉 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

#SWR #antennas #radios #hamradio #electronics

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
👉 ABR Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG

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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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👉 Baofeng UV-5R Mini (Radioddity Direct): https://geni.us/z7hIaQ
👉 Baofeng UV-5R Mini (Radioddity Amazon): https://geni.us/C0FRgFe
👉 Surecom Power Meter: https://geni.us/ilm1zZ
👉 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
👉 $15 Radio: https://geni.us/tIMNiP

📡 What you’ll learn in this video:
• 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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Exploring the classic ham radio problem: determining power meter accuracy. Changing the dummy load to see if it makes a difference in readings.

👉 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

#hamradio #powermeter #accuracy #electronics

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:

👉 Hantek DSO2000 Series Scope: https://geni.us/UlL2P8
👉 USB Flash Drive: https://geni.us/jrdb9o
👉 Hantek Website: https://www.hantek.com/products/detail/17182

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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 🔧

Gear:
👉 Waveshare Display: https://geni.us/w0SeAho
👉 Raspberry Pi Zero 2W (w/Headers): https://geni.us/osldyU
👉 Waveshare Heatsink Kit: https://geni.us/nUHm
👉 MicroSD Card Holder: https://geni.us/utg9f
👉 5×7 Picture Frame: https://geni.us/Lu6FQ

👉 How-To Guide: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/protect-your-shack-why-a-raspberry-pi-weather-station-is-the-missing-tool-for-hams

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.

👉 Whether you’re into ham radio, Raspberry Pi projects, or just want to protect your shack investment, this project is the missing link you didn’t know you needed.

#HamRadio #RaspberryPi #WeatherStation #AntennaSafety

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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.

👉 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.

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

#HamRadio #TinySA #RFIClick
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