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Another RT95 hits the bench—and this one’s a mess. Region-locked, firmware-bricked, sketchy programming, and more. In this video, I crack open yet another busted Retevis RT95 to see if it’s worth saving… or scrapping.

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You’ll see:
• What actually went wrong with this RT95
• Step-by-step diagnosis and repair
• Common pitfalls when buying used or "fixed" radios
• Tips on bringing radios back from the dead

🛠️ If you like fixing radios, learning how they work, or watching gear go from garbage to greatness, this one’s for you.

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#HamRadio #RT95 #RadioRepair #Retevis #HamRadioFixes #RadioRescue

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Will a USB power socket fit inside a battery box with the wires? He tests if right-angle spade connectors are needed for the battery terminals. It may come down to “dumb luck or pure genius.”

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/AmQgVij13ek

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👉 Redodo 12v 100Ah Group 24 Battery: https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=mmSm1TYq
👉 Redodo Amazon Link: https://geni.us/uhjFPA

👉 Noco Group 27 Battery Box: https://geni.us/9yyw4T
👉 Noco Group 24 Battery Box: https://geni.us/KVeidJ
👉 5pk 12AWG Inline Fuses: https://geni.us/tSuMq
👉 Yellow 12AWG Ring Terminals: https://geni.us/ADTCY4g
👉 Power Meter and USB Charger: https://geni.us/wZBiuB
👉 PanelPole2 PowerPoles: https://geni.us/0BHoc
👉 2 Hole Panel: https://geni.us/e1Nu
👉 MC4 to Power pole adapter cable: https://geni.us/MSzxb
👉Victron Solar Charge Controller: NO LONGER RECOMMENDED
👉 PowerQueen MPPT Charge Controller Currently Under Test: https://geni.us/1hZGuHK

Tools:
👉 Kaiweets Stripper: https://kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-kws-103-wire-stripper?sca_ref=2859744.05ZtMxNK23
👉 Terminal Crimper: https://geni.us/tODiD
👉 Powerpole Crimper: https://geni.us/vVfp
👉 PowerPoles (Loose): https://geni.us/cTgAZ
👉 Gerber Rescue: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=6981&pw=365241&mi=15821&pt=3&pri=1158
👉 DeWalt Impact and Drill Kit: https://geni.us/RYVQpDL
👉 Milwaukee Packout Toolbox: https://geni.us/xyHg
👉 USB Dremel: https://geni.us/YACqC3k
👉 Renogy 500w AC Inverter: HA!
👉 Hakko Wire Cutters: https://geni.us/EKly9KJ

#DIYTech #BatteryMods #TechHacks #PowerSolutions

🛠️ Another day, another RT95! In this third installment of our repair/QC series, we tear into another Retevis RT95 returned from Amazon — and surprise, there’s probably nothing wrong with it… again.

📦 Could the problem be as simple as a wrong region code? You bet. These radios might be locked out of 70cm transmit because they weren’t meant for the U.S. market. So before you toss your RT95 into the junk pile — or back to Amazon — watch this.

✅ What you’ll see in this video:
• What *really* happens to Amazon returns
• A teardown of an RT95 "defective" unit
• How region-locking kills functionality
• A quick peek into the QA process

📺 Don’t miss the first two episodes if you want the full RT95 arc:
• https://youtu.be/4mUwD_sgHdg?si=oS-jvtXEfEOgExUd
• https://youtu.be/mWLdPlngRTo?si=DtSsMQAR_qxxaRdA

🔧 Let’s stop calling them “broken” and start calling them “unloved.”
73, Steve – KM9G

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RT95 #3

We face a hilarious DIY dilemma! We are building a battery box, but the battery is dead. Witness the irony and problem-solving as we tackle a hole size issue and tool retrieval in this workshop adventure! Stay tuned to know our solution.

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/AmQgVij13ek

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👉 Redodo 12v 100Ah Group 24 Battery: https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=mmSm1TYq
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👉 Noco Group 27 Battery Box: https://geni.us/9yyw4T
👉 Noco Group 24 Battery Box: https://geni.us/KVeidJ
👉 5pk 12AWG Inline Fuses: https://geni.us/tSuMq
👉 Yellow 12AWG Ring Terminals: https://geni.us/ADTCY4g
👉 Power Meter and USB Charger: https://geni.us/wZBiuB
👉 PanelPole2 PowerPoles: https://geni.us/0BHoc
👉 2 Hole Panel: https://geni.us/e1Nu
👉 MC4 to Power pole adapter cable: https://geni.us/MSzxb
👉Victron Solar Charge Controller: NO LONGER RECOMMENDED
👉 PowerQueen MPPT Charge Controller Currently Under Test: https://geni.us/1hZGuHK

Tools:
👉 Kaiweets Stripper: https://kaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-kws-103-wire-stripper?sca_ref=2859744.05ZtMxNK23
👉 Terminal Crimper: https://geni.us/tODiD
👉 Powerpole Crimper: https://geni.us/vVfp
👉 PowerPoles (Loose): https://geni.us/cTgAZ
👉 Gerber Rescue: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=6981&pw=365241&mi=15821&pt=3&pri=1158
👉 DeWalt Impact and Drill Kit: https://geni.us/RYVQpDL
👉 Milwaukee Packout Toolbox: https://geni.us/xyHg
👉 USB Dremel: https://geni.us/YACqC3k
👉 Renogy 500w AC Inverter: HA!
👉 Hakko Wire Cutters: https://geni.us/EKly9KJ

#DIYFail #BatteryBox #ToolTime #WorkshopWoes #FunnyIrony #DeadBattery #HoleSizeProblem #BuildingProject #TechHumor #ProblemSolving

📱 The wait is finally over—this is the Vero VR-N7600, and it just might be the smartest mobile ham radio ever made. In this video, I break down exactly why I’ve been hyped for months and how it stacks up against other radios on the market. This isn’t just a spec sheet read-through—it’s a field-tested checklist of what actually matters.

🚀 If you’ve been looking for a next-gen mobile rig with smartphone integration, easy updates, and solid performance—this might be your new favorite radio.

📱 Links & Gear:
👉 Radio: https://www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7600-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p2581203.html?parent_user_id=18298272
👉 Bluetooth Mic: https://www.verotelecom.com/Bluetooth-Speaker-Micrphone-For-VR-N65-Two-Way-Radio-VR-N7500-Mobile-Radio-p887205.html?parent_user_id=18298272
👉 Vero VR-N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18298272
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📱 Honorable Mentions:
👉 Checklist: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134447713?pr=true&cr=true
👉 HT Commander Software: https://github.com/Ylianst/HTCommander
👉 VR-N76 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL01YuCls6edYls2kAVULy-mHrA9xZvZFy

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Today’s Station:
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👉 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

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Join me on a windy, high-altitude Summits on the Air (SOTA) adventure at McKenzie Butte, where I push the Chameleon CHA-SS25 antenna to its limits. Can this stealthy setup handle the rugged terrain and unpredictable weather? I hike in solo, set up quickly, and make contacts across multiple bands while battling the elements and making fast tactical decisions to stay safe.

📡 Topics Covered:
• SOTA hike-in with portable gear
• Field deployment of the CHA-SS25
• HF contact strategy and logging
• Real-world radio performance review
• Wind, altitude, and antenna durability

🛠 Today’s Station:
👉 Xiegu G90: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-g90-hf-transceiver?ref=bpajyqft
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👉 Chameleon SS25: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 ABR Coax: https://abrind.com/?sld=km9g
👉 Gabil Tripod: https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 Spec5 MiniTrekker: https://specfive.com/discount/TEMPOFF5
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👉 Vero VR-N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18298272
Use Discount Code ‘steve’ to save an additional $10.00

👉 Whether you’re a SOTA veteran or new to portable ops, this is the kind of activation you’ll want to see (and maybe copy).

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