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DIY NE555 Signal Generator Kit Build

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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NE555 Signal Generator: https://amz.run/5klf
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

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.
Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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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Manual Antenna Tuners for Ham Radio – MFJ-901B

Manual Antenna Tuners for Ham Radio - MFJ-901B

In this video, we talk about manual antenna tuners for ham radio specifically looking at a well-known tuner from MFJ; the MFJ-901B.
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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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OWON HDS2102S Oscilloscope Probe Compensation

OWON HDS2102S Oscilloscope Probe Compensation

In this video, we take a look at compensating the probe on an OWON HDS Oscilloscope Multimeter.

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OWON HAD2102S Oscilliscope: https://amz.run/5ilJ
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OWON HDS Product Page: https://www.owon.com.hk/products_owon_hds200_series_digital_oscilloscope

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DIY RF Field Strength Meter for Ham Radio!

DIY RF Field Strength Meter for Ham Radio!

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Retevis RT95 Testing Harmonics with a TinySA – Ham Radio

Retevis RT95 Testing Harmonics with a TinySA - Ham Radio

In this video, we test the spectral purity of the Retevis RT95 Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio. We use a TinySA Spectrum Analyzer to perform the test.

Note: I was sent this radio free of charge from Retevis in exchange for this video review.

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40dB Attenuator: https://amz.run/5h5J
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Emission standards Link:https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.307

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Retevis RT95 Power Test – Dual Band Ham Radio

Retevis RT95 Power Test - Dual Band Ham Radio

In this video, we test the rated power output levels on the Retevis RT95 Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio.

Note: this radio was sent to me free of charge in exchange for this video review.

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MFJ Dry Dummy Load: https://amz.run/5h4B
Nissei SWR and Watt Meter RS-40: https://amz.run/5gpV
Nissei SWR and Watt Meter RS-70: https://amz.run/5gpT
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The TinySA Tests The Pixie Transceiver – Ham Radio

The TinySA Tests The Pixie Transceiver - Ham Radio

In this video, we take a look at the TinySA and use it to test a Pixie CW Transceiver.
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I was sent this TinySA from Aursinc free of charge in exchange for this video review.

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Pixie CW Transceiver Kit: https://amz.run/5fJ4
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Pixie CW Transceiver Build for Ham Radio

Pixie CW Transceiver Build for Ham Radio

In this video, we embark on the mission of successfully building a mini CW Transceiver known as the Super Pixie or S-Pixie. Will it work?
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DIY 9:1 Unun End Fed Random Wire Antenna for Ham Radio

DIY 9:1 Unun End Fed Random Wire Antenna for Ham Radio

This video discusses End Fed antennas and particularly End Fed Random Wire antennas for ham radio. Additionally, we go through the process of building a 9:1 Unun for an EFRW Antenna.

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Similar Videos:
Dealing with RFI and CMC: https://youtu.be/7GcXca78Etg
Toroid Mix Selection for Balun Chokes for Ham Radio Antennas: https://youtu.be/1D9XpXWZ_a8
9:1 UnUn Antenna and Counterpoise for Ham Radio: https://youtu.be/Y7vaXcaeVgM

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Random Wire Link: https://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html

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