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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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Retevis RT95 Dual Band Radio: https://amz.run/5h4A
TinySA: https://amz.run/5gpR
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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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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Retevis RT95 Dual Band Radio: https://amz.run/5h4A
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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In this video, we take a look at the TinySA and use it to test a Pixie CW Transceiver.
Sponsored by http://www.pcbway.com Cheap & quick PCB, 3D Printing, CNC machining, and fabrication services from PCBWay.
I was sent this TinySA from Aursinc free of charge in exchange for this video review.

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TinySA: https://amz.run/5fJ2
NanoVNA H4: https://amz.run/5fJ1
NanoVNA Test Board: https://amz.run/5fJ3
Pixie CW Transceiver Kit: https://amz.run/5fJ4
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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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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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In this video, we assemble and test a small inexpensive signal/function generator. It was a fun little kit build that I thought I would share…

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Instructions: https://files.banggood.com/2017/11/SGE-8-signal-generator-kit-instructions.pdf

ICL8038 Chip Info: http://eeshop.unl.edu/pdf/ICL8038.pdf

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In this video we talk about the difference between a SWR / Power Meter and an Antenna Analyzer. We also talk about a few of the brands and models on the market. This is an excerpt from our Weekend Show Coffee and Ham Radios which can be found here:

https://youtu.be/YifVmKcBOd0

In this video, we talk about the various ham bands and which perform better during the daytime.

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LC Meter: https://amz.run/5Xej
Project Box: https://amz.run/5Y2o
T80-6 Toroids: https://amz.run/5Y2m
SO-239 Dust Caps: https://amz.run/5Y2n
Copper Clad PCB Laminate Circuit Board: https://amz.run/5Y2p
NanoVNA-H4: https://amz.run/5Y2q
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Filter Design Tools:
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ARRL Band Pass Document:
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