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Antennas Don’t Need To Be Straight (#1290)

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Post date July 2, 2025

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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Holiday Portable – Do I Bring Too Much? LOL!!

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Post date July 2, 2025

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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My Radio FAILED When I Needed It Most… Then This Happened

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Post date July 2, 2025

🎯 When the radio fails mid-activation, do you give up—or dig in?

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.

💥 Winlink? Nope. APRS? Nope. Voice? Dead air.
But I didn’t quit—and in the end, I made it work.

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Salt Water Pool (Short #70)

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Post date July 1, 2025

@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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RG 8X or RG 58, WHICH Coaxial Cable Reigns Supreme for HF Amateur Radio?

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Post date July 1, 2025

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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Maximize RF Power with Proper Conductor Surface Area

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Post date July 1, 2025

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You Can’t Cram More Radios and Fun Into A Weekend!

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Post date June 30, 2025

Field Day 2025 with W6TRW was a massive success! Thanks for @SOTA-plus for the amazing planning, @K6ARK for his elmering and @N6ARAElectronics dominating 20 meters!

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Tennessee Valley Indians (TVI) (#1289)

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Post date June 30, 2025

Patrick, KG5VKV, is having some problems where the TV goes blank every time he transmits. The TVI Filters he has put in various locations have not improved the situation at all, so what other options are there?

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80m Attempt – Inverted L

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Post date June 30, 2025

Just testing out the 80m Inverted L on holiday in Cornwall. See if you can hear me, better still – call in!

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What if you could? — Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 24

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Post date June 30, 2025

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