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West Mountain Radio CBA IV – Battery Tester

West Mountain Radio CBA IV - Battery Tester

In this video, we take a look at a second hand Computerized Battery Analyzer from West Mountain Radio the CBA IV. For this demo we are performing a discharge test on a 4.5Ah Bioenno Lithium Battery.

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Bestek 500w Power Inverter

Bestek 500w Power Inverter

In this video, we take a look at the Bestek 500w Power Inverter. We will do a series of tests with the Bestek to verify voltage and current output as well as taking a look at the wave output.

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Shnitpwr AD/DC Power Supply

Shnitpwr AD/DC Power Supply

In this video we take a look at the Shnitpwr AD-DC Power Supply to see if this Shnit is any good. You might be suprised. Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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Budget L/C Meter the Juntek LC-200A

Budget L/C Meter the Juntek LC-200A

In this video, we take a look at an Inductance and Capacitance meter from Juntek, the LC-200A. It’s a low-cost and accurate LC Meter that I use when working on Ham Radio equipment.

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

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Ham Radio Antenna Basics

Ham Radio Antenna Basics

In this video, we talk about some of the basic concepts regarding Ham Radio Antennas. Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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Impedance and Ham Radio Antennas Explained: https://youtu.be/orS0Qodaats

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What can I listen to? – Scanner Talk

What can I listen to? - Scanner Talk

In this video, we talk a look at how you can use the Radio Reference Database on RadioReference.com to see what services and frequencies can be listened to or monitored. It is also helpful for determining what type of scanner or radio you will need.

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Ampere Time 12A Lithium Battery Tested

Ampere Time 12A Lithium Battery Tested

In this video, we run a capacity test on the Ampere Time 12V 12A Lithium Battery.

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Adding Anderson Power Poles to an Ampere Time Lithium Battery

Adding Anderson Power Poles to an  Ampere Time Lithium Battery

In this video, we made DIY Power Pole Connector cable for the Ampere Time Lithium Battery that comes with F2 connectors.

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Impedance and Ham Radio Antennas Explained

Impedance and Ham Radio Antennas Explained

In this video, we talk about antenna impedance, what it is and how it’s different from resistance.

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Juntek PSG9080 Signal Generator Overview

Juntek PSG9080 Signal Generator Overview

In this video, we take a look at the Juntek PSG9080 Programmable Signal Generator.

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