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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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http://www.arrl.org/grounding
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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http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d9185_MAT-705.html
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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FCC Establishes 35$ License Fee Structure for Amateur Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video we discuss a new fee structure established by the FCC that will impact Amateur Radio License Applications.

More info here:

FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to $35 – http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-reduces-proposed-amateur-radio-application-fee-to-35

FCC adopts a $35 license fee for amateur radio service applications – https://swling.com/blog/2020/12/fcc-adopts-a-35-license-fee-for-amateur-radio-service-applications/

FCC Sets Amateur License Fee at $35 – https://www.kb6nu.com/fcc-sets-amateur-license-fee-at-35/

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MFJ-4230DMP Power Supply for HAM Radio – TheSmokinApe

Note: The MFJ-4230DMP was sent to me free of charge in exchange for this video review.

In this video we take a quick look at the MFJ-4230DMP 30A Switching Power Supply. Please leave any questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below and I will do my best to respond.

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ICOM IC-705 VHF/UHF Power Test – TheSmokinApe

In this video we test the power output on the ICOM IC-705 on the VHF and UHF Bands. Post any questions, comments or suggestions below and I will do my best to respond.

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https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/specifications.aspx
https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/q1106037.pdf
http://www.csgnetwork.com/vswrlosscalc.html

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