Can You Use a Rode Procaster on SSB for Ham Radio?
Today I received a very kind surprise from John Bait G7OAE – a Rode Procaster microphone to try on our radio setup. I currently use an Electro-Voice RE27ND on Station #1 and an RE20 at home, so I’m fascinated to see how the Procaster compares for ham radio particularly on SSB.
Some broadcast-style dynamic microphones can sound fantastic on radio, but they often need quite a lot of gain. The RE20, for example, is famously “quiet” compared to hotter microphones like the RE27ND.
So the question is: Will a Rode Procaster actually work well on amateur radio?
What Do You Really NEED For Portable Ham Radio Operations?
As portable operators, we’re always looking for ways to maximize our abilities while minimizing our gear. But for the newbie, some things might not be as obvious. How much stuff do you really need? How much stuff are you willing to carry? How much stuff do you NOT need? Where are you going? What are you planning on doing? In this video I show 5 different portable ham radio go bags that I have setup for various purposes from big 100 watt radios to small QRP radios. Some things change, some stay the same. But the 5 core elements are always there.
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Today we’re taking the next step in the off-grid 3D printing saga: setting up a dedicated mini PC, installing Linux Mint Debian Edition, getting Orca Slicer installed without connecting the machine to the internet, slicing a simple model, saving the G-code to a USB flash drive, and printing it on the FlashForge Creator 5.
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This video is for anyone who wants to understand how to 3D print without relying on Wi-Fi, cloud services, online accounts, or always-connected software. Whether you’re preparing for off-grid living, RV travel, emergency preparedness, homesteading, field repairs, portable workshops, or you just want your printer to work without phoning home, this is the practical beginner version.
We start with a clean offline computer setup using the Geekom Air12 mini PC, then walk through the sneaker-net workflow: download what you need on an internet-connected machine, transfer it by USB drive, install Orca Slicer, load a 3D model, slice it, export the G-code, move that file to the printer, and make the print.
This is not a speedrun and it is not a “just click these three things” gloss-over. The goal is to show the actual workflow a new 3D printer user needs to understand: what slicer software does, why G-code matters, how USB printing works, and how you can keep the entire printing computer offline once it is prepared.
In this video:
• Setting up an off-grid 3D printing computer
• Using LMDE / Linux Mint Debian Edition for an offline PC
• Installing Orca Slicer without connecting the 3D printing PC to the internet
• Moving files by USB flash drive, also known as sneaker net
• Finding a simple 3D model to print
• Slicing a model into G-code
• Exporting G-code to a USB drive
• Printing from USB on the FlashForge Creator 5
• Building a practical no-cloud 3D printing workflow
• Why offline 3D printing still matters
This is part 3 of the off-grid 3D printer series.
Part 1: Why do we need off-grid 3D printers?
Part 2: Unboxing and setting up “The Chosen One” 3D printer
Part 3: Offline PC setup, Orca Slicer, USB transfer, slicing, G-code, and printing
If you are new to 3D printing, slicers, Linux, or offline workflows, this video should give you a complete first-pass understanding of the process. You do not need to be a Linux wizard or a 3D printing expert to follow along. The whole idea is to make 3D printing possible in a workshop, RV, cabin, ham shack, field station, or anywhere the internet is not part of the plan.
The big picture: your 3D printer does not need the cloud to make useful parts. A model file, a slicer, a USB drive, and a little patience can still get the job done. Just like 1980, except the plastic box magically appears at the end.
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Xiegu Daughterboard Prototype: First Look & Features! #shorts
First look at the new Xiegu daughterboard prototype! See the design and how it fits with the TOAD’S Digital Interface boards. Compact form factor for maximum versatility.
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Today’s video is a bit different. My DJI Pocket 3 has gone back to Amazon for repair, so I dusted off my trusty Canon 80D, stuck an old stereo Rode microphone on top and thought I’d just sit down and have a chat. This is completely unscripted.
I wanted to talk through all the projects currently on the go here at the station, what still needs finishing, what’s worrying me, what’s exciting me, and what videos are likely coming up over the next few months.
Topics include:
• Mast #2 and the 15m Yagi
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• PTT lockout protection
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So grab a coffee, pull up a chair and join me in the shack for a while.
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