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In this video, we talk a look at the completed Field Strength Meter Project. Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.

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Thanks to Randy K7AGE for the inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-x2tVGPiE0

The build was documented by Steve Saint Andrea AG1YK in the Feb 2015 QRZ magazine.

Here is a video from earlier in the project: https://youtu.be/rGj6GHl4ZcU

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In this video, we take a look at how to program the Retevis RA25 GMRS Radio using the Retevis programming software from a computer.

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NOTE: I was sent this radio free of charge from Retevis for test and evaluation purposes which are reflected in this video.

Check out my Retevis RA25 GMRS Radio Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8ROkpFeqorSrxYQYuM10v90fUhQQ8RE

Check out the Retevis Black Friday Sales Here:

HD1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T5W2XJ (Enjoy at least 15% discounts)
RT3S: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR7XVVC (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RA25: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWMDMST (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RB86: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L1CL9C8 (Enjoy 10% discounts)

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In this video, we perform a power output test on the Retevis RA25 GMRS Radio.

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NOTE: I was sent this radio free of charge from Retevis for test and evaluation purposes which are reflected in this video.

Check out my Retevis RA25 GMRS Radio Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8ROkpFeqorSrxYQYuM10v90fUhQQ8RE

Check out the Retevis Black Friday Sales Here:

HD1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T5W2XJ (Enjoy at least 15% discounts)
RT3S: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR7XVVC (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RA25: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWMDMST (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RB86: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L1CL9C8 (Enjoy 10% discounts)

Check out the Retevis Website here: https://www.retevis.com/

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Folks, in this video we check the Retevis RA25 GMRS radio for harmonics and spurious emissions using a Siglent SSA3021X Spectrum Analyzer.

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NOTE: I was sent this radio free of charge from Retevis for test and evaluation purposes which are reflected in this video.

Check out my Retevis RA25 GMRS Radio Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8ROkpFeqorSrxYQYuM10v90fUhQQ8RE

Check out the Retevis Black Friday Sales Here:

HD1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T5W2XJ (Enjoy at least 15% discounts)
RT3S: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR7XVVC (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RA25: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWMDMST (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RB86: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L1CL9C8 (Enjoy 10% discounts)

Check out the Retevis Website here: https://www.retevis.com/

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In this video, we take a look at how to switch the Retevis RA25 from a GMRS Radio to an Amateur Radio using a special boot sequence, the process can be reversed.

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NOTE: I was sent this radio free of charge from Retevis for test and evaluation purposes which are reflected in this video.

Check out my Retevis RA25 GMRS Radio Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8ROkpFeqorSrxYQYuM10v90fUhQQ8RE

Check out the Retevis Black Friday Sales Here:

HD1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T5W2XJ (Enjoy at least 15% discounts)
RT3S: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR7XVVC (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RA25: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWMDMST (Enjoy 20% discounts)
RB86: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L1CL9C8 (Enjoy 10% discounts)

Check out the Retevis Website here: https://www.retevis.com/

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In this video, we take a look at the ~$150 MX-P50M 45W hf power amplifier. We go over the modification necessary to make it work with the IC-705 amateur radio.

KB9RLW Kevin and K8MRD Mike for their work which made this video possible.

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Let’s take a look inside an antenna tuner for Ham Radio. Full video here: https://youtu.be/NWkCzwVMk04

Folks, in this video we take a look at the 1500W ALFFAA Poer Inverter. I did a video review on one of these a few days ago and it arrived DOA, the vendor contacted me and sent me a replacement at no charge. This video shows it undergoing a series of tests.

NOTE: The inverter in this video was sent to me free of charge in exchange for this video review.

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Get the ALFFAA 1500W Inverter Here: https://amz.run/66ku
AC Usage Monitor / Meter: https://amz.run/5zs8
Electronic Load Tester: https://amz.run/5zs5
BNC to Banana Plug Adapters: https://amz.run/5gpV
Ampere Time Battery: https://amz.run/5vFi
Aneng AN8008 Multimeter: https://amz.run/5gpd
TC-1 Power Pole Crimpers: https://amz.run/5vFY
Rubber Boot: https://amz.run/5vFZ
Power Pole Connectors: https://amz.run/5vFj
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