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Micro PA50 HF Amplifier Input Impedance

Micro PA50 HF Amplifier Input Impedance

In this video, we test the input impedance on the Micro PA50 HF Amplifier for Ham Radio.

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Micro PA50 HF Amplifier Firmware Update

Micro PA50 HF Amplifier Firmware Update

In this video, we show how to update the firmware on the Micro PA50 HF Amplifier. Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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🔗Manual for the Micro PA50: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dj9Ie0uvPUFLYGq3Y68gTATf5RYDK4gm/view
🔗v2.6 Firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zuiBCuGUTWMdhCAr0sMV-vaIxNEVwUL5/view
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Homebrew Bandpass Filters for Ham Radio

Homebrew Bandpass Filters for Ham Radio

In this video, we show how I build a bandpass filter for the 20m ham radio band. Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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🔗Bandpass Filter Article: https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/8809017.pdf

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Tuning Inductors for Ham Radio

Tuning Inductors for Ham Radio

In this video we will talk about how we make and tuner inductors for Ham Radio Equipment.

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Attenuators Explained for Ham Radio Beginners

Attenuators Explained for Ham Radio Beginners

In this video we will talk about how we use attenuators when testing Ham Radio Equipment.

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Retevis RA79 Tested and Reviewed – Ham Radio

Retevis RA79 Tested and Reviewed - Ham Radio

In this video, we take a look at the new Retevis RA79 and run it through a series of tests to see how it performs. Some of the tests performed include; SINAD, Power Output, Spectral Purity and Carrier Waveform.

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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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