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We talk with the Travelin’ Ham (Mike KE0VIM) on how to setup SOTAmat. I’m taking a trip in a few weeks and will not have cell phone service to spot me on the POTA website. Mike is going to get me setup.
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We’re building a self-contained mini manpack with a battery, Raspberry Pi, and Digirig. This end-fed half-wave antenna on 2 meters needs no accessories! We can set it down or hang it from a tree for optimal height. It’s the perfect portable solution.
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We welcome Tony Jones, N4ATJ of 13colonies.us to the show to talk about this special event. Gordo is back with fresh Short Shots, Don catches us up on the ham radio news from Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda is sharin new "Ham it, can it, or what-am-it"!
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Armando, K7PRO, wants to put up a sloper dipole and asks Dave for some options if the area is not long enough for the entire dipole.
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This time I brought TS-590SG, 700W Amplifier, 100Ah battery, Victron Charger, DX Commander Expedition, laptop, cameras, interconnects, USB hub, broken coax, Pro 7 headset, spare patch leads and more. I must be bonkers.
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Join me on this real-world POTA/SOTA activation gone sideways at Scotts Bluff National Monument. What started as a promising day with a fresh go-bag and perfect conditions turned into a frustrating mess when my radio flatlined. No contacts, no signal, no clue.
This video takes you behind the scenes of the failure and the fix—how I diagnosed the issue, repaired the rig, and came back swinging to activate the park and snag those contacts. Along the way, I’ll also show you what’s in my new go-bag and how I’ve streamlined portable ops even further.
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@leecline2652 is wondering if a salt water pool can be used as a RF ground. Sea water can be used as a ground, so why can’t a simple salt water pool?
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To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.
Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)
My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.
In the world of HF amateur radio, choosing the right coaxial cable can make all the difference in your signal quality and overall performance. Two of the most popular options are RG-8X and RG-58, but which one reigns supreme? In this video, we’ll put them head-to-head, comparing their specifications, attenuation, and power handling to help you decide which coaxial cable is best for your HF amateur radio setup. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just starting out, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to optimize their radio performance. So, let’s dive in and find out which coaxial cable comes out on top!
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