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Ham Radio DX Youtube

Retevis HA1UV Real Torture Test – Reliable Comms Gear

Retevis HA1UV Real Torture Test - Reliable Comms Gear

This is a Retevis HA1UV IP67 radio… let’s try and break it!
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DX Commander Youtube

MegaStream Friday (mostly 20m and 40m)

MegaStream Friday (mostly 20m and 40m)


Work all the UK Streamers. Some of us on 20m too – so come on USA, you can do it 🙂

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Ham Radio 2.0 Youtube

Get Ready to MAXIMIZE Your Solar Power with the BuddiPole PowerPro MPPT Controller

Get Ready to MAXIMIZE Your Solar Power with the BuddiPole PowerPro MPPT Controller

Check out the new Buddipole PowerPro MPPT Solar Charge Controller in this YouTube video! Designed for ham radio and off-grid enthusiasts, this innovative DC power management system features a 150W MPPT solar charger, automatic DC/battery switching, and a vibrant LCD display for real-time monitoring. Perfect for portable solar setups, it supports Lead Acid and Lithium-ion batteries with user-friendly controls. Learn how the PowerPro maximizes solar efficiency for your adventures!

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KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Youtube

What Does Digi Rig Do for your Ham Radio?

What Does Digi Rig Do for your Ham Radio?

I interview the man behind Digi Rig at Dayton Hamvention!

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Dave Cassler Youtube

Tower Grounding Questions (#1262)

Tower Grounding Questions (#1262)

Durham, NM0D, wants to mount a Slim-Jim antenna on the outside of a tower. He askes Dave for some thoughts on possible grounding techniques of the system. Take a look to see what Dave suggests!

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Ham Radio 2.0 Youtube

Ham Radio Just Got a GAME CHANGER with NEW Portable Antennas!

Ham Radio Just Got a GAME CHANGER with NEW Portable Antennas!

Discover the latest portable antennas from Alpha Antenna in this exciting YouTube video! Explore innovative designs like the SS34+ Vertical VHF HF Antenna with a 34.5-foot telescopic whip, perfect for ham radio enthusiasts, emergency communications, and portable operations. Learn about their compact, lightweight, and tuner-free features, ideal for POTA, SOTA, and DX adventures. Boost your signal and elevate your amateur radio experience—watch now!

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Tank Radio Youtube

FTX-1 and FTX-1 Optima, First Look at Dayton Hamvention 2025

FTX-1 and FTX-1 Optima, First Look at Dayton Hamvention 2025

John from @CommunicationsCigars and @YaesuUSAOfficial Takes time to show us the New FTX-1 and Optima at Dayton Hamvention 2025

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K6UDA Radio Show Youtube

How to Pay for a new Ham Radio without telling your wife

How to Pay for a new Ham Radio without telling your wife

So like me, you’ve decided to take the plunge into a new ham radio. They aren’t cheap and if your like me, you don’t have a bottomless wallet. Here’s a few ideas I have on funding my new Yaesu FTX-1 Optima.
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Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

What Makes The QRPStation So Cool?

What Makes The QRPStation So Cool?

I got to have chat with Ed from The QRP Store at Hamvention. Ed provides a variety of gear for popular radios to provide more power in the field and convenient options in getting that RF where you want it to go! https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4n/

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Temporarily Offline Youtube

The Heaviest POTA Antenna Kit Yet? | CHA PRV MCC Field Tested!

The Heaviest POTA Antenna Kit Yet? | CHA PRV MCC Field Tested!

I put the Chameleon Antennas CHA PRV MCC POTA Heavy Antenna Kit through its paces—and it’s a BEAST. We’re talking serious hardware: 3/8-24 mounts, massive components, and modular options built for real-world portable use. Is it overkill? Or is this the last field kit you’ll ever need?

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