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Imagine if you could record all you want to hear on ham radio – any frequency, any band and never miss it? I can see a good use for this for some of the discussion nets.

Giveaways Sponsored by Chameleon Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV

What is it: https://www.boondockecho.com/
👉 DIY: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main
👉 The Boondock Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoRrPieLQyhDK0OYgsewLQ
👉 Scanner Control Beta: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/scanner-controller

Links for Echo Parts:
👉 ESP32 Module: https://geni.us/OsiuP
👉 Speaker: https://geni.us/JpsPY5
👉 2m Ribbon Cable: https://geni.us/AmnMrW
👉 Ribbon Cable Connectors: https://geni.us/wMKVdQt
👉 USB Cable: https://geni.us/8SvQRH7
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Case:
👉 3d Printed Housing STL Files: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main/Boondock-Echo/3DFiles

Radio Interface:
👉 Cheap Radio: https://geni.us/ZxDNB
👉 Better Radio: 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
👉 M To K Microphone Adapter: https://geni.us/4I2s7
👉 Perfect Go Bag for the Vero VR-N76, Btech UV-Pro, Radioddity GA-5WB: https://youtu.be/B5Qv21RnplI
👉 Cable: https://geni.us/tAOiSCF
👉 Antenna: https://geni.us/HAAV
👉 Audio Isolation transformer: https://geni.us/7mSQtBQ

Wanna Transmit too?
👉 Boondock Sidekick: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main/Boondock-Echo/PCB
👉 Digirig Baofeng Cables: https://geni.us/QKqxS

👉 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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Temporarily Offline Ham Radio holds giveaways during our live streams—no entry fee or special conditions required. To participate, you must be watching live. We use Streamyard’s giveaway tool to draw and announce winners in real-time. Winners must provide valid shipping information to receive their prizes. If you’re not comfortable sharing this information, your prize will be forfeited and re-drawn, possibly during the same show. Rest assured, your contact details are only used for shipping and will never be shared with third parties. Unless otherwise noted, giveaways are limited to US residents only. Not Sponsored By Youtube.

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🔧 Featured Gear:
👉 Radioddity HF-009 Antenna
👉 Xiegu X6100
👉 Xeigu XPA125B Amp
All from Radioddity
Use Code TO15 for $15 off:
https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft

Full Video: https://youtu.be/JfNramt46s0

Let’s explore Ham Radio tuning on 20 meters. We’ll show you our location for tuning, inductor tap adjustments, and whip movements for precise SWR. Master coarse and fine-tuning for optimal performance. #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #RadioTuning #SWR #AntennaTuning #HFRadio #RadioCommunication #HamRadioLife #ShortwaveRadio #RadioExperiment

🔧 Featured Gear:
👉 Radioddity HF-009 Antenna
👉 Xiegu X6100
👉 Xeigu XPA125B Amp
All from Radioddity
Use Code TO15 for $15 off:
https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft

Full Video: https://youtu.be/JfNramt46s0

We connect Connecticut Charlie Alpha Papa with Wisconsin Whiskey Indigo at 59 signal strength. Awesome Ham Radio DX contact. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel. Our amp helps! #hamradio #KM9G #DX #amateurradio #59signal #Connecticut #Wisconsin #radio #communications #qso

🔧 Featured Gear:
👉 Radioddity HF-009 Antenna
👉 Xiegu X6100
👉 Xeigu XPA125B Amp
All from Radioddity
Use Code TO15 for $15 off:
https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft

Full Video: https://youtu.be/JfNramt46s0

We hear Kilo Mike 9 Golf loud and clear! A Texas resident enjoying a Wisconsin vacation with 59 signal strength. Thanks for the contact, 73! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #KM9G #Wisconsin #Texas #5Watts #RadioCommunication #QSL #Radio #Shortwave

The Radioddity HF-009 whip antenna is already popular—but this clever little mount changes the game. In this video, I test out the quick-connect base that makes setup and teardown a breeze. Perfect for POTA, SOTA, or any portable ham radio operation.

🔧 Watch as I walk through the mount, install it on my truck, and show you why this might be the most convenient HF antenna setup yet.

✅ Featured:
👉 "The Stud": https://geni.us/bAR2
👉 "The Jaws": https://geni.us/sybi5P
👉 "The Clamp": https://geni.us/44e9dco
👉 Tres Piernas (The Tripod): https://geni.us/84frFW
👉 "The Chameleon": https://chameleonantenna.com/products/universal-clamp-mount-ucm?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Single Mirror Mount: https://geni.us/GurB
👉 Dipole Mirror Mount: https://geni.us/WR1PII3

👉 Radioddity HF-009 Antenna
Use Code TO15 for $15 off: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft

Unrelated, but you need more antenna parts:
👉 Hustler VP-1: https://geni.us/Qmfvm

📡 Want more gear tested? Drop a comment!
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#HamRadio #HF009 #Radioddity #AntennaMount #PortableHamRadio #TemporarilyOffline

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0:00 Intro
0:25 Where your antenna goes
1:39 Tri-band mount on top explained
2:25 Clamp mount antenna overview
3:00 Getting the antenna on the air
3:56 Strong antenna mount test
4:28 Swapping from clamp mount
7:13 Installing the antenna mount
8:18 The Radioddity HF-009 antenna
8:58 Portable use and transport thoughts
9:46 Final thoughts / Done
10:10 Why this antenna just works
10:31 Coil-loaded antenna breakdown

Meshtastic is leveling up—again. In this video, TO. from Temporarily Offline dives into the all-new Heltec MeshPocket: a compact, rugged, ready-to-roll node that brings serious upgrades to your mesh network.

We’ll explore:
• How the MeshPocket compares to DIY Meshtastic builds
• Real-world durability and usability
• Built-in features like the big battery
• Why this is a HUGE step forward for plug-and-play LoRa mesh radios

Meshtastic Devices Shown:
👉 Heltec Meshpocket: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooCOnh4
Discount code: TY4BTSNA
👉 Spec5 Gear: https://specfive.com/discount/TEMPOFF5
👉 👉 You can save 5% with the code: TEMPOFF5
👉 Muzi.Works (Green+): https://geni.us/AsB0J7A
👉 Upgraded 915MHz antenna: https://geni.us/DnWK0E
👉 Lily-Go T-Deck: https://geni.us/dgL38G

🔧 Whether you’re a prepper, off-grid adventurer, or just a ham radio nerd—this is the Meshtastic upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

👉 Subscribe for more hands-on ham radio tech: https://youtube.com/temporarilyoffline

#meshtastic #heltec #LoRa #hamradio #offgridcomms #temporarilyoffline

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

00:00 – Intro: The Evolution of Meshtastic
00:34 – Early DIY Meshtastic Nodes
01:10 – Antenna & Adapter Kit Overview
01:25 – The Muzy.works 3D Printed Case
01:40 – Hardware Comparison: Spec 5 Edition
02:10 – Built-in Features: Battery, Kickstand, Clip
02:45 – Heltec Returns with the MeshPocket
03:00 – MeshPocket Unboxing & Details
03:35 – My Take: Is This Worth It?
04:00 – Final Thoughts and What’s Next

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Just what is FDIA? or Four Days In August you ask? This is year 3! Where you been friend?

Every year, the four days before Huntsville Hamfest, us hams INVADE Monte Sano State Park and light the place up! We’re going to be doing hands on ham radio – these won’t be "seminars" or "forums" – you’ll get a chance to key up, solder down, build and explore like only we can.

You got questions? We’ll have the largest gathering of Elmers to get you sorted – you’ll have so many answers you won’t know which one is right!

Since we’re youtubers, we’re going to do it all transparent and packed with community involvement, So join us!

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👉 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.

Again Again? Think of it like a ham radio answering machine – Last Week we told you all about it and gave a quick demo. This week we’re going to build one from scratch!

Giveaways Sponsored by Chameleon Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV

What is it: https://www.boondockecho.com/
👉 DIY: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main
👉 The Boondock Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoRrPieLQyhDK0OYgsewLQ
👉 Scanner Control Beta: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/scanner-controller

Links for Echo Parts:
👉 ESP32 Module: https://geni.us/OsiuP
👉 Speaker: https://geni.us/JpsPY5
👉 2m Ribbon Cable: https://geni.us/AmnMrW
👉 Ribbon Cable Connectors: https://geni.us/wMKVdQt
👉 USB Cable: https://geni.us/8SvQRH7
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Case:
👉 3d Printed Housing STL Files: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main/Boondock-Echo/3DFiles

Radio Interface:
👉 Cheap Radio: https://geni.us/ZxDNB
👉 Better Radio: 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
👉 M To K Microphone Adapter: https://geni.us/4I2s7
👉 Perfect Go Bag for the Vero VR-N76, Btech UV-Pro, Radioddity GA-5WB: https://youtu.be/B5Qv21RnplI
👉 Cable: https://geni.us/tAOiSCF
👉 Antenna: https://geni.us/HAAV
👉 Audio Isolation transformer: https://geni.us/7mSQtBQ

Wanna Transmit too?
👉 Boondock Sidekick: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main/Boondock-Echo/PCB
👉 Digirig Baofeng Cables: https://geni.us/QKqxS

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

Temporarily Offline Ham Radio holds giveaways during our live streams—no entry fee or special conditions required. To participate, you must be watching live. We use Streamyard’s giveaway tool to draw and announce winners in real-time. Winners must provide valid shipping information to receive their prizes. If you’re not comfortable sharing this information, your prize will be forfeited and re-drawn, possibly during the same show. Rest assured, your contact details are only used for shipping and will never be shared with third parties. Unless otherwise noted, giveaways are limited to US residents only. Not Sponsored By Youtube.

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

Ever wondered how much power you can squeeze into a space smaller than a closet? In this video, I show you the powerhouse Beelink ME Mini PC setup that runs my entire YouTube workflow — all from a space that’s barely 7×6 feet!

I’ll take you behind the scenes of my cramped but capable workspace, show off the mountain of external hard drives storing years of video content, and break down why the Beelink ME Mini is shockingly efficient for hams as well as creators.

👨‍💻 Minimalist? Maybe. Functional? Absolutely.

▪️ Beelink Mini PC: Can it handle real-world video editing?
▪️ External Drive Storage Tips
▪️ Power supply and cable management in a tight space

🛠️ Tools Featured:
👉 Beelink ME Mini (order direct and save): https://beelink.sjv.io/qzNeyj
👉 Beelink ME Mini (amazon): https://geni.us/DeGDksd
👉 Extra Storage You Need From Crucial: https://geni.us/oVrle
👉 "Spinning Rust" Drives: https://geni.us/ZahhgTV
👉 Multi-Screwdriver Kit: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 73 Linux: https://github.com/km4ack/73Linux ( @KM4ACK )
👉 Beelink 12v Portable PC: https://geni.us/YAAPLQW

💬 Got questions about 73 Linux or your own storage challenges? Drop them below!

🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes setups and hardware reviews.

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👉 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.

00:00 – Intro: The Beelink Mini PC Setup
00:11 – Differences of Linux Mint Flavors Explained
00:12 – Downloading the ISO
00:14 – Burning the ISO to USB with Balena Etcher
00:17 – Installing Linux Mint
00:24 – Installing 73 Linux (Custom TO Spin)
00:35 – Benchmark Results Preview
00:37 – Running Benchmarks on 73 Linux
00:45 – Final Thoughts: Is This the Ultimate Ham Radio Linux PC?

Again Again? Think of it like a ham radio answering machine – Last Week we told you all about it and gave a quick demo. This week we’re going to build one from scratch!

Giveaways Sponsored by Chameleon Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV

What is it: https://www.boondockecho.com/
👉 DIY: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main
👉 The Boondock Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoRrPieLQyhDK0OYgsewLQ

Links for Echo Parts:
👉 ESP32 Module: https://geni.us/OsiuP
👉 Speaker: https://geni.us/JpsPY5
👉 2m Ribbon Cable: https://geni.us/AmnMrW
👉 Ribbon Cable Connectors: https://geni.us/wMKVdQt
👉 USB Cable: https://geni.us/8SvQRH7
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Case:
👉 3d Printed Housing STL Files: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main/Boondock-Echo/3DFiles

Radio Interface:
👉 Cheap Radio: https://geni.us/ZxDNB
👉 Better Radio: 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
👉 M To K Microphone Adapter: https://geni.us/4I2s7
👉 Perfect Go Bag for the Vero VR-N76, Btech UV-Pro, Radioddity GA-5WB: https://youtu.be/B5Qv21RnplI
👉 Cable: https://geni.us/tAOiSCF
👉 Antenna: https://geni.us/HAAV

Wanna Transmit too?
👉 Boondock Sidekick: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main/Boondock-Echo/PCB
👉 Digirig Baofeng Cables: https://geni.us/QKqxS

👉 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

Click the 👍 Like Button, 🤡 Leave a Comment, ❤️ Subscribe

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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

Temporarily Offline Ham Radio holds giveaways during our live streams—no entry fee or special conditions required. To participate, you must be watching live. We use Streamyard’s giveaway tool to draw and announce winners in real-time. Winners must provide valid shipping information to receive their prizes. If you’re not comfortable sharing this information, your prize will be forfeited and re-drawn, possibly during the same show. Rest assured, your contact details are only used for shipping and will never be shared with third parties. Unless otherwise noted, giveaways are limited to US residents only. Not Sponsored By Youtube.

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