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The Ultimate All In One Assorted Anderson Powerpole & Crimp Tool Kit

The Ultimate All In One Assorted Anderson Powerpole & Crimp Tool Kit

I wish I had this when I was camping. This is the All In One Assorted Powerpole & Crimp Tool Kit from 12VoltPower. https://www.12voltpower.com/product/15-45gobag-the-ultimate-all-in-one-assorted-powerpole-kit/ I had a wire come out of one of my 15 amp Power Poles for my Yaesu VX-7R charger and I had to do a rather crude field repair to get it working again. I never even thought to have a power pole kit in my bag of tricks for the camper. Live and learn as they say. Now 12VoltPower has a kit that has literally everything you need. A 155 piece kit with genuine Anderson Power Poles, all kinds of accessories, a really nice ratcheting crimp tool, and a very nice bag to keep all that and more in. It’s only $99! It works great, gives solid crimps, and 12VoltPower is an actual reputable dealer of Anderson Power Poles. No Chinese knock offs here!
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DX Commander Youtube

Mistake! Why I Don’t Go To HamFests

Mistake! Why I Don’t Go To HamFests


Well… I made a mistake.

The DX Commander Open Day is NOT on Sunday 16th August.

It’s on Saturday 15th August 2026.

In this video I explain the correction, chat about what happens on the day, why I’ve never really been a fan of traditional rallies, and why I think amateur radio works best when people have time to stop, talk, have a coffee and enjoy themselves.

We’ll have:

• DX Commander shop open with 20% off everything
• B-grade poles available while stocks last
• Food available throughout the afternoon
• Plenty of antennas to look at
• Lots of radio chat
• A few familiar YouTube faces
• The usual collection of radio amateurs wandering around with coffee in hand

The gates open at 12:00 and we finish at 16:00.

A registration link will be published in a future video. There’s no obligation – it just helps us estimate numbers.

If you’re thinking of coming, leave a comment below and let me know.

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Ham Radio DX Youtube

Digital Modes on Xiegu Radios Just Got EASIER!

Digital Modes on Xiegu Radios Just Got EASIER!

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Temporarily Offline Youtube

We Fixed Xiegu Digital Modes

We Fixed Xiegu Digital Modes

The TOADs DI8 is here! This new TOADs DI daughterboard brings digital modes to the Xiegu G106, Xiegu G90, and Xiegu X5105 by connecting those radios to the TOADs DI interface.

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If you’ve wanted to run FT8, Winlink, JS8Call, HF APRS, VarAC, FLDIGI, digital logging, or other soundcard-based ham radio modes with your Xiegu radio, this is the little green goblin-board that makes the magic happen.

In this video, Hayden VK7HH and I are launching the DI8 together using YouTube’s collab feature. We’ll show what the TOADs DI8 is, which radios it supports, why the Xiegu accessory connection matters, and how this adapter fits into the larger TOADs DI ecosystem.

The DI8 is designed for:

• Xiegu G106
• Xiegu G90
• Xiegu X5105

With the TOADs DI and DI8 combination, these radios can be connected to a computer for popular digital ham radio modes that use transmit audio, receive audio, and PTT control.

Whether you are chasing DX on FT8, sending Winlink email from the field, experimenting with HF APRS, or just trying to get your Xiegu radio talking to your computer without building a cable from scratch, the DI8 is built for exactly that job.

This is part of the growing TOADs DI family of digital radio interfaces, built for hams who would rather get on the air than spend the weekend angering the cable goblins.

Supported radios in this video:

• Xiegu G106 digital modes
• Xiegu G90 digital modes
• Xiegu X5105 digital modes

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• What the TOADs DI8 is
• How the DI8 works with the TOADs DI
• Why Xiegu G106, G90, and X5105 owners may want one
• Getting Xiegu radios onto FT8 and other digital modes
• Digital ham radio interface options for portable HF radios
• Collaboration launch with Hayden VK7HH

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Unlock Your Ham Radio: APRS, 2-Meter Data & HF Explained! #shorts

Unlock Your Ham Radio: APRS, 2-Meter Data & HF Explained! #shorts

Dive into the world of amateur radio data modes! Discover APRS, 2-meter data, and how HF modes like FT8 connect us globally. Unlock new ways to communicate.

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Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

Ham Nation #624: Get Ready For VHF Contesting!

Ham Nation #624: Get Ready For VHF Contesting!

Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Tonight, Jim Wilson, K5ND joins us to talk about the interesting world of VHF contesting! Gordo is bringing up a new salvo of short shots, Don has a fresh Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda shares a Ham-It, Can-it, Or-What-Am-It! Thanks for watching!

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Dave Cassler Youtube

Grounding Coax (Short #163)

Grounding Coax (Short #163)

Chillywilly3397 asks how to ground coax cables. Do you put it right to the braiding? Or connect a wire to it? Watch to see what Dave says!

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Ham Radio 2.0 Youtube

Hamvention 2026: Exclusive Look at MMDVM & Zumspot Progress

Hamvention 2026: Exclusive Look at MMDVM & Zumspot Progress

Join us for an exciting update from Hamvention 2026, where Jim from Zoom Spot details the progress of the MMDVM project. Thanks to crucial funding from ARDC, they’ve made significant strides in amateur radio technology. This presentation highlights new equipment and software configurations, including an impressive cross-mode setup that supports DMR, DSTAR, and YSF.
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Soldering Like a PRO: Make ANY Circuit Board Connection! #shorts

Soldering Like a PRO: Make ANY Circuit Board Connection! #shorts

Achieve perfect solder joints with this technique. Using leaded solder and a jig, we’ll easily heat the board and connector for a clean, secure connection.

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Tar Heel Designs Vertical Ground Mount for Home HF Shack

Tar Heel Designs  Vertical Ground Mount for Home HF Shack

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