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Desensitization – Baofeng vs Talkpod

Desensitization - Baofeng vs Talkpod

In this video, we preform some tests that will desensitize or overload the front end receiving capability of a Boafeng UV-5R and a Talkpod A36Plus.

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Mookeerf VHF / UHF Splitter

Mookeerf VHF / UHF Splitter

In this video, we take a look at the Mookeerf VHF and UHF Splitter. We test it with a NanoVNA and determine if it can be used as a splitter and as a combiner.

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How to use SWR Meters for Ham Radio Beginners

How to use SWR Meters for Ham Radio Beginners

In this video, look at how to use a few different types of SWR Meters for Ham Radio.

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How I test Directional Antennas…

How I test Directional Antennas...

In this video, we answer a viewers question about how to test the performance of a directional antenna for ham radio. Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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Is it EASY? TIDRadio TD-H8 Gen2 Firmware Upgrade

Is it EASY? TIDRadio TD-H8 Gen2 Firmware Upgrade

In this video we attempt to update the firmware of the TIDRadio TD-H8 Gen 2 Ham Radio. Will we be successful? Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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Baofeng UV-9R Pro Dual Band Ham Radio

Baofeng UV-9R Pro Dual Band Ham Radio

Folks, in this video we take a look at the Baofeng UV-9R Pro Dual Band Ham Radio, this video shows it undergoing a series of tests.

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Mira Fire Escape Kit Pro

Mira Fire Escape Kit Pro

In this video, we take a look at the Mire Safety Fire Escape Kit Pro which includes the CM-6M CBRN / Gas Mask. MIRA Safety sent me this kit free of charge in exchange for this video review.

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Olight Seeker 4 Flashlight Review

Olight Seeker 4 Flashlight Review

In this video, we take a look at the new Olight Seeker 4 LED Flashlight.

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Thump Made UnUn’s Tested! 49:1 & 9:1

Thump Made UnUn's Tested! 49:1 & 9:1

In this video, we take a look at two UnUn’s that my buddy made to use for SWL and QRP operations.

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Is it fixed? – TIDRadio TD H8 Gen2 Ham Radio

Is it fixed? - TIDRadio TD H8 Gen2 Ham Radio

In this video, we take a look at the problematic TIDRADIO TD-H8 Gen2 and and see if the vendor was able to correct the original problems we reported.

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