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Aursinc Sysjoint SV4401A Vector Network Analyzer Overview

In this video, we take a look at the SV4401A Vector Network Analyzer.
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Ground Wave Propagation in Ham Radio

Today we have a quick chat about Ground Wave Propagation for Ham Radio.

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Top 5 HF Ham Radio for Beginners

In this video, we take a look at a collection of Ham Radios to determine which is best for a beginner.

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NanoVNA H4: https://amz.run/5fJ1
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OWON HDS2102S Signal Generator Features

In this video we take a look at the OWON HDS2102S Oscilloscope and Signal Generator. We specifically dive into the Signal Generator features.
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Testing the Yaesu FT-70D for Harmonics with the TinySA

In this video, we take a look that the Yaesu FT-70D Amateur Radio’s spectral purity. We use the TinySA instrument to perform the tests.

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You can see the Baofeng UV-5R test here: https://youtu.be/Nz_8Eoi94hk

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TinySA: https://amz.run/5fJ2
NanoVNA H4: https://amz.run/5fJ1
Attenuator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZLVY9T/…
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Baofeng UV 5R Harmonics Test with TinySA

In this video, we take a look that the Baofeng UV-5R Amateur Radio’s spectral purity. We use the TinySA instrument to perform the tests.

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UPDATED Testing the Lab599 TX 500 for Harmonics with TinySA

In the original video, I made a mistake in regards to output power which may have influenced results, sorry about that. Here is a link to the original video: https://youtu.be/nYfnfw9WuS4

In this video, we take a look that the Lab599 TX-500 Ham / Amateur Radio’s spectral purity. We use two instruments to perform the tests, the TinySA.

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Attenuator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZLVY9T/…
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Testing the Lab599 TX-500 for Harmonics with TinySA

In this video, we take a look that the Lab599 TX-500 Ham / Amateur Radio’s spectral purity. We use two instruments to perform the tests, the TinySA, and the Siglent Spectrum Analyzer.

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DIY NE555 Signal Generator Kit Build

In this video, we do a simple and inexpensive kit build of the NE555 Signal / Waveform Generator. At the end, we test it on the Rigol Oscilloscope.

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Blue Tak: https://amz.run/5klb
Aneng 8008 Multimeter: https://amz.run/5kld
MFJ-901B Product Page: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-901b

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Measuring Antenna Tuner Insertion Loss – Ham Radio

In this video, we take a look at insertion loss or line loss resulting from using an antenna tuner in ham radio. In the video we use a MFJ-901B Antenna Tuner.
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I was sent this Antenna Tuner from MFJ free of charge in exchange for this video review.

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NanoVNA H4: https://amz.run/5fJ1
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MFJ-901B Product Page: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-901b

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