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GPS Disciplined Oscillator: The What, the WHy, the How (#1454)

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Post date September 11, 2026

GPS Disciplined Oscillator: The What, the WHy, the How (#1454)

There’s a first time for everything, right? This is a first for Dave, reviewing something like the GPS Disciplined Oscillator! Does it work as expected? Does Dave even know how to use it?

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Don’t Build Your Off-Grid Setup Without Seeing This

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Post date September 11, 2026

Don't Build Your Off-Grid Setup Without Seeing This

Project N.O.M.A.D. (Node for Offline Media, Archives, and Data) is a free, open-source, self-hosted "survival computer" that puts offline Wikipedia, medical references, Khan Academy courses, offline maps, an AI chatbot, and more on hardware you control — no cloud, no subscription, no internet required after setup.

In this video I walk through what N.O.M.A.D. actually is, how to install it on a Debian-based box (Ubuntu recommended, WSL2 supported on Windows), and what it’s like running local AI with Ollama alongside a full offline knowledge library. If you’re into off-grid prepping, emergency comms, or just want a resilient information hub for when the grid or the internet goes down, this one’s for you.

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SWR vs Return Loss: Understanding Your Antenna Match

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Post date September 11, 2026

SWR vs Return Loss: Understanding Your Antenna Match

Most ham radio operators are familiar with SWR, but antenna analyzers and VNAs often give us another measurement: Return Loss. While both describe the quality of the impedance match, they express that information very differently, and the terminology can sometimes cause confusion.

In this video, we break down Return Loss and SWR from a practical ham-radio perspective, including how each measurement relates to the reflection coefficient (Γ) and S11.

Understanding the relationship between these measurements makes antenna analyzers and VNAs much easier to use, and helps prevent one of the most common sources of confusion in RF measurements: Return Loss is normally expressed as a positive number, while S11 in dB is normally negative.

Whether you’re building antennas, testing feed lines, evaluating matching networks, or just trying to understand what your analyzer is telling you, this video should help connect the dots between SWR, Return Loss, S11, and reflected power.

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Meshtastic The Easy Way! New Pocket Pro SMA By MakerNova

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Post date September 11, 2026

Meshtastic The Easy Way! New Pocket Pro SMA By MakerNova

So you want to get into Meshtastic but don’t know where to start? This Pocket Pro SMA by MakerNova just might be for you. It’s a turn key Meshtastic node. Just buy it, turn it on, pair to your phone, configure a few settings in the app, and you’re up and running on Meshtastic. It’s that simple. This features the Heltek T096 board that has both a built in transceiver and built in dual band GPS module, Bluetooth 5, USB-C chargeable 2000mAh battery that lasts for days, and a 10dBi SMA antenna. Printed in rugged ASA material, it comes with the Alley Cat & MakerNova protective case system for durable protection while out in the field. And it comes in a bunch of different colors to choose from.
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Turning a Bag of Parts Into a Working Meshtastic Node | Meshnology N37E

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Post date September 11, 2026

Turning a Bag of Parts Into a Working Meshtastic Node | Meshnology N37E

In this video I build the Meshnology N37E Meshtastic GPS Tracker Kit from a pile of parts into a fully working Meshtastic node. The N37E is based on the Seeed Studio Wio Tracker L1 platform and combines long-range LoRa, built-in GPS, a 2.13-inch low-power E-Ink display, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3000mAh rechargeable battery in a 3D-printed enclosure. It also arrives pre-flashed with Meshtastic firmware, so once the hardware is assembled, it is ready to pair and join your mesh.

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3D Printing Bed Texture Secrets Revealed! #shorts

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Post date September 11, 2026

3D Printing Bed Texture Secrets Revealed! #shorts

Ensure your 3D prints have perfect bed texture alignment. Learn how to orient your part for that seamless, textured finish. Ideal for print enthusiasts wanting precision.

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Ground Wire Paths (Short #191)

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Post date September 10, 2026

Ground Wire Paths (Short #191)

@RichardDodson26 wonders just how far he can run his ground wire an coax antenna cable without it getting in the way of things. What does Dave think? 50 feet? 2 feet?

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I did a SOTA activation on my first day in the UK, visiting for the GQRP Convention

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Post date September 10, 2026

I did a SOTA activation on my first day in the UK, visiting for the GQRP Convention

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The Only M17 Production Radio Available Today

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Post date September 10, 2026

The Only M17 Production Radio Available Today

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New Seeed Pager X2 First Look: Meshtastic Voice Hardware & GPS

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Post date September 10, 2026

New Seeed Pager X2 First Look: Meshtastic Voice Hardware & GPS

A first look at the new Seeed Pager X2! Designed like a rugged walkie-talkie with a bright display, this Meshtastic-ready device packs serious features:

Line-of-Sight Range: Up to 10 km
Durability: IP66 waterproof and dustproof
Positioning: Dual-band GPS
Audio Hardware: Built-in microphone and loudspeaker ready for future Meshtastic voice-sharing firmware updates
Currently supporting text messaging out of the box, with hardware built for future voice capabilities.

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