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🎯 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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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!

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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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We are back with the microphone for some analog radio fun! Our experience on 146.52 MHz with the BRIE antenna and micro mobile in voice mode.

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 #AmateurRadio #RadioExperiment #146MHz #AnalogRadio #BRIEantenna #MicroMobile #HamRadioSetup #Radio #WirelessCommunication

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We are reconfiguring this for analog-only use, which will remove most of the digital components. We will disconnect the battery power and quickly remove the digital parts, ready for analog use.

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 #analogaudio #DIYaudio #AnalogGear #AudioRestoration #VintageAudio #AudioProjects #AudioEquipment #AnalogSetup #AudioTech #AudioUpgrade

What happens when you mix Yaesu’s FT-5D with a perfectly curated go bag setup? In this video, I repurpose one of my favorite bags and pack it with everything you need for a reliable field setup. From battery selection to antenna choices tricks, I show you how to build a kit that actually gets the job done.

🎒 Bag Essentials
👉 Radio Go Bag: https://geni.us/idUYgP0
👉 Custom Morale Patch: https://geni.us/fWM3RJ
👉 Morale Patches: https://geni.us/fWM3RJ

📡 Antennas
👉 2m Fara-J Roll-Up: https://vfcomms.com/x/temporarilyoffline/
👉 Signal Stuff for the Signalstick: https://signalstuff.com/
👉 BNC Mag Mount: https://geni.us/k36b
👉 25′ RG-174 coax: https://geni.us/3409Is
👉 Window BNC Antenna Mount: https://geni.us/DBky9zW
👉 SMA to BNC Adapter: https://geni.us/zAdZCBY

🔋Power:
👉 USB-C PD to 4017 Yaesu Power Adapter: https://geni.us/vS80g
👉 4017 to 5525: https://geni.us/PeUyk
👉 FT-5D Battery: https://w0aez.com/products/bp-y14l?ref=ydytyqnx
👉 FT-5D Charging Cradle: https://w0aez.com/products/desk-cradle-for-bp-y14l-v6?ref=ydytyqnx

📻 Radio:
👉 Yaesu FT-5DR: https://geni.us/xJEtdz
👉 Yaesu MH-85A11U Camera Mic: https://geni.us/OZaOFvX

🧰 Whether you’re planning a weekend summit, preparing for emergencies, or just want to geek out over radio gear—this one’s for you.

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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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🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord: https://discord.gg/97tkMEc
🕊️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf
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Our micro manpack is ready for action! Discover its APRS digipeater, Winlink gateway, and packet radio capabilities. Connect and even play Zork! A versatile setup.

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

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

#APRS #Winlink #PacketRadio #HamRadio #Manpack #Digipeater #Gateway #AmateurRadio #RadioCommunication #Zork

Sometimes you just gotta pour some whiskies on ’em!

🔧 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