Category: Temporarily Offline

Connect your computer to your radio via USB-C and 6-pin. Run Winlink, APRS, FT8, and more! Send data from computer to radio over the airwaves. Radio data to computer too.

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#USB-C #Winlink #APRS #FT8 #HamRadio

What if it was easy to connect your old radios? This board turns radios with a 6-pin connector into a USB sound interface. No more breadboards or complicated circuits needed!

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 TOADs DB6 Board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di

Need a case?
👉 5% off TOADs Shell: https://hamradiolife.shop/KM9G Code KM9G

👉 VK/ZL Orders: https://hamradiodx.net
👉 UK/EU Orders: https://shop.m0jsx.radio/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

#USBInterface #HamRadio #TechDIY #RadioHack #Electronics

People are always asking me about the AIOC and where to get them… So I ordered up a set and tested them out. Let’s take a look!

👉 Make them yourself at NextPCB: https://www.nextpcb.com?code=temporarilyoffline
👉 Or get your pre-made and tested AIOCs from me at https://temporarilyoffline.com

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🖍️ How I make my Thumbnails: https://partner.canva.com/c/3622632/647168/10068
⚡ Meter I use in my videos: https://kaiweets.com/?sca_ref=2859744.05ZtMxNK23

👉 Fun Stuff 👈
🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

The G90 series uses an 8-pin connection. Discover how the 705 and GPA100 achieve wireless band switching via Bluetooth. Seamless connectivity explained!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#G90Series #WirelessBandSwitching #Bluetooth #Connectivity

Checking the amplifier’s performance across different radio bands. The amp tells the radio to back off its drive, and the radio listens. Output on 6 meters: 70 watts.

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#RadioAmplifier #HamRadio #Electronics #RadioBands

🚀 Turn your old radios into digital-mode powerhouses! In this video, I show you the TOADs DI board and the new DI6 daughter board — a plug-and-play sound card interface that connects your radio to your computer over USB-C.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

📌 In this video, I’ll show you:
• What the DI6 is and how it works
• How to connect it to your radio & PC
• Live demo of digital modes in action
• Why it might be the easiest way to bring your rig into the modern digital world

👉 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/

Tools:
👉 Pinecil USB Powered Soldering Iron: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Solder Wick: https://geni.us/wERS4t
👉 Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 Screwdriver Set: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 6 Pin Mini Din Cable: https://geni.us/mKzF
👉 CT-164 10 pin to 6 pin adapter for yaesu radios: https://geni.us/9TtM7C

👉 3d Printer STL files available on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc

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📻 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
🖍️ How I make my Thumbnails: https://partner.canva.com/c/3622632/647168/10068
⚡ Meter I use in my videos: https://kaiweets.com/?sca_ref=2859744.05ZtMxNK23

👉 Fun Stuff 👈
🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

Testing the SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) readings. The LDG tuner has a built-in limit where it won’t tune below a certain point. It finds a match at 1.5:1 and it’s happy. Currently reading at 1.5 something:1

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#SWR #LDGTuner #HamRadio #RadioTuning

Today we getthe G106 powered up and see if I was right about those power cables. Did I lead you astray?

👉 Black Friday Deals Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx3caRwSKzU
👉 Video #1 (The Bag and the Tablet): https://youtu.be/RCm0qUJvANo
👉 Band Dashboard: https://grafana.gafner.net/d/cf4wk21m3mbr4b/current-hf-band-dx-conditions-and-forecast?orgId=1&refresh=1d

Tools:
👉 Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 Simple Pocket Meter: https://geni.us/RursYP
👉 ATU-10 QRP Tuner: https://geni.us/yArwg

Radios:
👉 Baofeng UV-5R Mini: https://geni.us/helPKO
👉 Xiegu G106: https://geni.us/MxY608J

Software:
👉 DigiPi from KM6LYW: https://digipi.org

Power:
👉 Talentcell battery (pretty): https://geni.us/vWRCM

👉TOADs DI Boards @15% Off: https://temporarilyoffline.com/discount/BLACKFRIDAY15

Computers:
👉 Pi 5 kit: https://geni.us/mIp8P
👉 Leonvo Tablet: https://geni.us/AYhPqr
👉 mini pc: womp womp

Antennas:
👉 Radioddity HF-009: https://geni.us/YVaCx

Hardware:
👉 6 pin mini din cable: https://geni.us/vkr3
👉 8 pin mini din cable: https://geni.us/x0gd
👉 Lever Nuts: https://geni.us/nE412y3
👉 power cord: https://geni.us/Pm7xg
👉 Wire Stripper/Crimper: https://geni.us/LejLm
👉 K1 Wire: https://geni.us/VMupc

Storage:
👉 Go-Bag: https://geni.us/q578a1

Bonus Gear:
👉 Baofeng General: https://geni.us/vGh90u
👉 Baofeng Mini Prison Edition: https://geni.us/2LB8c8B
👉 talentcell battery (raw): https://geni.us/5IQjZ
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👉 Support The Channel 👈
❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/temporarilyoffline
📺 Youtube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/temporarilyoffline/join
💸 Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/temporarilyoffline
🛒 Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/temporarilyoffline
📻 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
🖍️ How I make my Thumbnails: https://partner.canva.com/c/3622632/647168/10068
⚡ Meter I use in my videos: https://kaiweets.com/?sca_ref=2859744.05ZtMxNK23

👉 Fun Stuff 👈
🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline

Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps.

This prototype amp is about the same size, but is NOT supposed to have a tuner. 5 watts input max. Let’s get this thing cabled up for the ICOM 705!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#ICOM705 #PrototypeAmp #HamRadio #G90

Discover why manually changing frequency on the amp and reverting to WSJT-X didn’t work. The radio’s design ensures WSJT-X and amp frequencies sync correctly. Plus, a quick look at band data from the IC-705!

👉 Full Vid: https://youtu.be/bABwYu-PlIM

Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu GPA100 Amp: https://geni.us/QDZFG
👉 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Radioddity’s Better Manual: https://geni.us/WroENb
👉 ATU-100 Tuner: https://geni.us/EkazAV
👉 Icom IC-705: https://geni.us/ZNwMU0L
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

#WSJTX #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #IC705