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Prime Day Deals: Radios, Antennas, and CM108 Tech!

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Post date July 7, 2025

We dive into Prime Day deals! We are eyeing batteries, radios, and antennas. Discover what we are hoping for, explore the CM108 chip, and USB-C port. We also share the challenges with YouTube and StreamYard analytics. #PrimeDayDeals #TechDeals #AmazonPrime #RadioGear #USBCTech #CM108 #TechReview #OnlineShopping #YouTubeStreaming #TechCommunity

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First Monday Q&A for Jul w/Ham Radio Rookie! — Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 24

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Post date July 7, 2025

This is the First Monday Q&A that we’ve waited all month for! Tonight we’re joined by our special EXPERT Ben from VFComms.

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👉 Tonight’s giveaway sponsored by Chameleon Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-lefs-8010-lightweight-end-fed-sloper-efhw?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 TOADs Ham Licensing Session (4th Monday of the month): https://ham.study/sessions/W2HRC/all
👉 Become a VE: Recruit: https://glaarg.org/welcome/ve-accreditation-application/ (tell them KM9G (or KO4AFL) sent you)
👉 First Monday Questionairre: https://forms.gle/jz5qu4wZsnDkrwg76

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I Repaired This Budget CB Radio… and It Actually Surprised Me!

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Post date July 7, 2025

I didn’t expect much from the Retevis MB1 — a budget CB radio with no box, a busted rep, and a cigarette lighter plug… but here we are.

In this video:
• Diagnose and power up the MB1 using an off-grid battery station
• Test both AM and FM transmission power output
• Dive deep into the menu system, tones, VOX, mic gain, roger beeps, and color themes
• Verify microphone function, squelch, and more
• Cross-test transmit and receive with the Xeigu X6100 modded for full band use

💥 Spoiler: this thing has way more features than I expected, including repeater tones and selectable mic types!

⚡ Want to buy this MB1 at a discount? It’s certified KM9G-approved and ready for your shack —
👉 Msg Me on Email or Discord if you want this one!
👉 Or Get a New one: https://geni.us/r4B0yJy
👉 Xiegu X6100 w/$15 off: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6100/?ref=bpajyqft

Test Gear
👉 Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme
👉 Coax Jumpers: https://geni.us/AnDVyG
👉 Dummy Load: https://geni.us/YlnRyc
👉 Dabbsson 600L Powerstation: https://shrsl.com/4wi0l
👉 Dabbsson 600L Powerstation (amazon): https://geni.us/MFxgHY
👉 Dabbsson 600L Powerstation)+120W Solar Panel (amazon): https://geni.us/0UBxPA
👉 Dabbsson 600L Powerstation+210W Solar Panel (amazon): https://geni.us/zpgqaH1

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🔗 Discord, contact info, and gear links in the description.
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Yaesu FT-90 Micro Man Pack: Ultimate Mobile Ham Radio Setup

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Post date July 6, 2025

We explore the Yaesu FT-90 micro mobile setup, showcasing the complete micro man pack. We assemble the pack, including the first aid kit bag, molle attachment, battery, and shoulder strap. Learn how to create a portable ham radio.

Today’s station:
👉 Tactical Molle Compact Bag: https://geni.us/oEqm
👉 Radio: Yaesu FT-90R: https://geni.us/CUhbZ
👉 Digirig: https://geni.us/NHqxS9
👉 Cable for RJ-12 Yaesu Radios: https://geni.us/SSBdI0
👉 Raspberry Pi Zero: https://geni.us/eKI2Ne
👉 Bioenno 3ah battery: https://geni.us/9SddeL
👉 Juicebox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rteR00m6iI
👉 USB Power Cable: https://geni.us/8SvQRH7
👉 USB Digirig Cable: https://geni.us/BAlch9A
👉 Fara-J 2m Antenna: https://vfcomms.com/x/temporarilyoffline/
👉 Fara-J 70cm Antenna: https://vfcomms.com/x/temporarilyoffline/
👉 Abbree 42.5" Foldable Antenna: https://geni.us/T2SqnHR
👉 BNC/SMA Adapter Set: https://geni.us/OPLA

Tools:
👉 Digipi: https://digipi.org
👉 Craig, KM6LYW Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0xIV_cFUMBxjaoBWwGNzAQ
👉 Crimper: https://geni.us/bqfprDt
👉 Connectors: https://geni.us/DaCT8uQ
👉 USB Soldering Iron (Pinecil): https://geni.us/eGZf3

Related Videos:
👉 How to Make Powerpoles: https://youtu.be/TfPdJAmu7qI
👉 Double your Bioenno Power: https://youtu.be/oHSyKASg5lM

#HamRadio #YaesuFT90 #MicroMobile #PortableRadio #AmateurRadio #RadioSetup #KM9G #HamRadioSetup #MobileRadio #DIYRadio

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Yaesu FT-90: APRS, Winlink & Digital Modes Setup

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Post date July 5, 2025

Our third episode about the Yaesu FT-90 focuses on man pack capabilities. We cover APRS, Winlink, and digital modes. Discover how to leverage Digi Pi by KM6LYW for expanded functionality with this micro mobile radio.

Related Videos:
👉 How to Make Powerpoles: https://youtu.be/TfPdJAmu7qI
👉 Double your Bioenno Power: https://youtu.be/oHSyKASg5lM

#YaesuFT90 #HamRadio #APRS #Winlink #DigitalModes #KM6LYW #Micromobile #RadioSetup #AmateurRadio #Manpack

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Fixing Drunk Amazon Returns?!

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Post date July 4, 2025

Today we start the radio repair business… sometimes they are super easy… and sometimes they are only worth keeping as spares to save another life. Let’s dive in and see what mystery I bought!

👉 Email/Discord Me For Details On This Model!
👉 Get A New One: https://geni.us/fz4da42
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DIY Antenna Build: Self-Contained Mini Manpack!

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Post date July 3, 2025

We’re building a self-contained mini manpack with a battery, Raspberry Pi, and Digirig. This end-fed half-wave antenna on 2 meters needs no accessories! We can set it down or hang it from a tree for optimal height. It’s the perfect portable solution.

Related Videos:
👉 How to Make Powerpoles: https://youtu.be/TfPdJAmu7qI
👉 Double your Bioenno Power: https://youtu.be/oHSyKASg5lM

#DIYAntenna #HamRadio #Manpack #RaspberryPi #Digirig #AmateurRadio #2Meters #EndFedAntenna #PortableRadio #RadioProject

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My Radio FAILED When I Needed It Most… Then This Happened

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Post date July 2, 2025

🎯 When the radio fails mid-activation, do you give up—or dig in?

Join me on this real-world POTA/SOTA activation gone sideways at Scotts Bluff National Monument. What started as a promising day with a fresh go-bag and perfect conditions turned into a frustrating mess when my radio flatlined. No contacts, no signal, no clue.

This video takes you behind the scenes of the failure and the fix—how I diagnosed the issue, repaired the rig, and came back swinging to activate the park and snag those contacts. Along the way, I’ll also show you what’s in my new go-bag and how I’ve streamlined portable ops even further.

💥 Winlink? Nope. APRS? Nope. Voice? Dead air.
But I didn’t quit—and in the end, I made it work.

📡 Radios, repairs, redemption—this is ham radio in the real world.
Let’s go.

📍 Location: Scotts Bluff National Monument
🎒 Gear
👉 Radio Xiegu X6200: Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6200?ref=bpajyqft
👉 Antenna: Gabil GRA-7350T https://geni.us/MgTn98A
👉 Tripod: Gabil https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 Bag: https://geni.us/A9Gn
👉 ABR Coax: https://abrind.com/?sld=km9g
👉 AM Broadcast Filter (BCI): https://geni.us/OBIxLU
👉 Supporting Cast (X6100): Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6100?ref=bpajyqft

🎒X6200 Go-Kit Extras
👉 DenCo Battery: https://denco.enterprises
👉 Power Cord: https://geni.us/lwfoV
👉 One-Wrap Cable Ties: https://geni.us/0TJY37
👉 L4001 Cable for XPA125B Amp: https://www.radioddity.com/products/l4001-cable?ref=bpajyqft
👉 USB Cable for FT8: https://geni.us/xrnrYJb
👉 BNC to SO-239 Adapter: https://geni.us/HuLQNid

💬 Mode: SSB and a dose of patience

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#HamRadio #POTA #XieguX6200 #FieldRadio #TemporarilyOffline #SOTA #RadioFailure #GoBagBuild

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What if you could? — Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 24

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Post date June 30, 2025

Today we’re going to take a look at the RF Power Nanny: https://powernanny.nickstick.nl/

I don’t know why this thing wasn’t created sooner!

👉 RF Power Nanny: https://powernanny.nickstick.nl/
👉 Giveaways Sponsored by Chameleon Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
-👉 TOADs Ham Licensing Session (4th Monday of the month): https://ham.study/sessions/W2HRC/all
👉 Become a VE: Recruit: https://glaarg.org/welcome/ve-accreditation-application/ (tell them KM9G, WT1W (or KO4AFL) sent you)
👉 First Monday Questionnaire: https://forms.gle/jz5qu4wZsnDkrwg76

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👉 Fun Stuff 👈
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🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
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What’s Hiding Inside This Budget Powerhouse?!

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Post date June 30, 2025

Ever wondered what’s REALLY inside a budget-friendly LiFePO4 battery? Today I crack open the GoldenMate 12 V 100 Ah pack so you don’t have to! From the first dusty bolt to the final cell count, we uncover every secret: the BMS design, temperature probes, cell wiring (4 S 30 P for a total of 120 cylindrical cells!), and the overall build quality. If you camp, RV, run off-grid solar, or just love ham-radio-ready power, this is the deep-dive you’ve been waiting for.

🎯 Gear in this video
👉 GoldenMate 100 Ah LiFePO4 – https://geni.us/WRQF1
(Battery shown in video is currently out of stock)
👉 My teardown toolkit – https://geni.us/OilK
👉 KM9G merch – https://temporarilyoffline.com

• What we inspect: case construction, space utilization, nickel bus bars, wiring configuration
• Safety setup: outdoor teardown with 🔥 extinguisher, insulated tools & tips
• Verdict: Is GoldenMate worth your hard-earned cash, or should you keep scrolling?

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#LiFePO4 #BatteryTeardown #RVLife #HamRadio #OffGridPower

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👉 Fun Stuff 👈
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