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That’s not Real Ham Radio!

Come join in the fun with Temporarily Offline and Ham Radio Dude as we talk about Ham Radio and whatever else happens to come up in the chat.

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Buying a Power Supply for Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video we discuss the topics that should be considered when buying or choosing a Power Supply for your Ham Shack. We discuss Linear vs Switching Power Supplies and cover the most common features.

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Amazon Crackdown on RF Devices – Ham Radio

In this video we look at an announcement made by Amazon to sellers regarding RF generating devices. Please leave any; questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below!

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What the Heck is a Long Wire Antenna ?- Ham Radio

In this video we discuss Long Wire, Random Wire and End Fed Halfwave antennas for Ham or Amateur Radio. Please leave any; questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below!

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https://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html
https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-products/ferrite-cores/ferrite-mix-selection

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ICOM IC-705 Firmware v1.20 Update – Ham Radio

In this video we update the Firmware to version 1.20 on the ICOM IC-705 Portable Ham / Amateur Radio. Please post any; questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below.

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Solar Index and Propagation Made Easy – Ham Radio

In this video we take a simplistic approach to discussing; Solar Indices, Sunspots, propagation and the grayline. Please post any questions, comments, recommendations or suggestions below.

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New IC-705 Tuner mAT-705Plus – Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video was look at a new tuner for the ICOM IC-705 Ham Radio. The mAT-705Plus is an upgrade to the mAT-705.

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https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mtu-mat-705plus

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What the Heck is a 59? – Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video we discuss Signal Reporting and the RST System / Scale used in Amateur Ham Radio.

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President Adams FCC CB Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video we take a quick look at the new President Electronics Adams FCC CB Radio.

Note: This CB was sent to me free of charge from President Electronics in exchange for this video review.

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President Adams FCC CB: https://amz.run/4Cer
https://www.president-electronics.us/CB-Radios/AM-transceivers/ADAMS-FCC

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ICOM IC-7300 Notch Filter Demo – Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

What is a Notch Filter? We talk about it in the video and show how to use it on the ICOM IC-7300 Radio.

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