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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.

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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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http://www.csgnetwork.com/vswrlosscalc.html

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Lid Tips – December 2020 QnA – TheSmokinApe

In Lid Tips videos we discuss topics of intereast to Ham or Amateur Radio Operators. In this episode we discuss Questions and Comments from past Lid Tips episodes.

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2M Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna – Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video we build a DIY 2 Meter Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna. Please leave any questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below and I will do my best to respond.

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1/4 Wave Ground Plane Antenna Calculator

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In this video we take a look at an antenna mount for the Icom IC-705 from Windcamp. Post any questions, comments or suggestions below and I will do my best to respond.

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Radioddity PAX100 Amplifier for Xiegu G90 – Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In the video we take look at the Radioddity PAX100, a 100 watt amplifer for use with the Xiegue G90 HF Ham Radio.

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Vacation Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In this video we take a look at my Vacation Ham Radio Setup. Please leave any questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below and I will do my best to respond.

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WowTac W1 EDC Flashlight – TheSmokinApe

In this video we review the WowTac W1 EDC Budget Flashlight – TheSmokinApe!

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Lid Tips – November 2020 Q&A – Ham Radio – TheSmokinApe

In Lid Tips videos we discuss topics of interest to Ham or Amateur Radio Operators. In this episode we discuss Questions and Comments from past Lid Tips episodes.

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