Hobbyist vs. Manufacturer: Why This Device Has TOO MANY SCREWS! #shorts
Opening a device with a broken knob reveals excessive hidden screws. While tedious, at least the internal hardware remains consistent unlike some other brands. A glimpse into the reality of DIY hardware repair.
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Can I Reincarnate My QRPLabs QMX? Halloween Stream 2026!
We have the tools, we have hardware, we are unsure if we have the skill… However, we are going to try anyways!! Tonight we try and revive my QMX by doing some surface mount repair on this very spine tingling, and spooky HRCC Live Show!
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My favorite soldering gear:
I will be using the X-Tronic 6020 hot air station, but their links are TOO long, so suck to be them
Pinecile Soldering Iron: https://link.amazon/B0ag2OWrI
Hakko FX888DX-10 Soldering Iron: https://link.amazon/B068Q4mnm
iFixit FixHub Portable Soldering Station: https://link.amazon/B066e9JtV
63/37 Solder: https://link.amazon/B0c0gLyg8
iFixit lead-free solder: https://link.amazon/B0cFGVFkW
Solder Fume Extractor: https://link.amazon/B03mpzJ6l
Soldering Tip Cleaner: https://link.amazon/B01EVihgT
Solder Sucker: https://link.amazon/B0iSFe4Va
Solder Flux: https://link.amazon/B08FL9Sci
Soldering Wick: https://link.amazon/B0iLmYaTS
Soldering Mat: https://link.amazon/B029KY6I9
Soldering Helping Hands: https://link.amazon/B0iOb3k9N
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@Jeffstaffon wonders if A. a flagpole is a good antenna mast, and B. if the mast would work as an antenna. Dave’s response? Watch to find out!
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Come for a wander around the antenna field after 50 mph winds. We’ll check the DX Commanders, find out why the 15m beam is pointing the wrong way and get the main tower back in the air – with a little winch trouble along the way!
There’s also a look at my plans to turn the tower into a 160m vertical for some winter Top Band DX. A bit of fettling, a few lessons learned and the usual ramble.
Testing Radio Knobs: Volume, Squelch & Monitor Functions! #shorts
Unlock clear audio by balancing volume and squelch settings. Simple steps to calibrate your levels, eliminate unwanted background noise, and ensure every transmission comes through with perfect clarity.
👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/5FWZ1L3b5wY
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Tom, W8AAZ, just installed his first trap vertical. With a few problems with tuning the antenna, Tom comes to Dave for help and advice, Luckily, Dave’s first antenna was also a trap vertical!
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Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)
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I picked up another Amazon-return AnyTone AT-588MAX expecting to find the usual mystery, but this one turned into a head-scratcher for a different reason: it just worked. In this video I put the radio on the bench, power it up, check basic operation, and run it through a simple test setup to see if there’s an obvious reason it was sent back. Sometimes these return radios are broken, sometimes they have a weird user-induced problem, and sometimes they leave me asking one simple question: what am I missing?
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The AnyTone AT-588MAX is a high-power analog mobile radio platform designed for straightforward operation and solid mobile performance. Depending on the version, the 588MAX platform is offered in single-band configurations, and it includes features like front-panel controls, memory channels, scanning, CTCSS/DCS signaling, DTMF capability, and a full-function microphone. If you’re curious about how a returned AT-588MAX performs on the bench, or you’re considering one for your own setup, this video walks through the test process and shows exactly how this unit behaved.
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The amount of dipole centers in the 3d printing world is exhausting, but I’m always searching for cool things to print for ham radio. I’ve got 10 more for you in this video.
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Icom Battery Cover by DB3EF: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6836591
BP-272 Battery Cover by shogouki: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5337021
BP-272 Terminal Cover by shogouki: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5337062
UHF PL-259 Connector Coupler for Amateur & CB Radio: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2642213-uhf-pl-259-connector-coupler-for-amateur-cb-radio#profileId-2919599
Wall Mounted Universal Radio Rack by capKayk: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1551159-wall-mounted-universal-radio-rack#profileId-1629175
Icom IC7300 Collapsible Speaker Deflector for POTA: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1254344-icom-ic7300-collapsible-speaker-deflector-for-pota#profileId-1277390
Modern Morse Nameless key case by N4KPT: https://www.printables.com/model/1082490-modern-morse-nameless-key-case/files
MeshCore & Meshtastic Seeed SenseCAP T1000 Stand by Printovate: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2134698-meshcore-meshtastic-seeed-sensecap-t1000-stand#profileId-2311974
Baofeng UV5R Mini Radio Sled by tekkie411: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2877928-baofeng-uv5r-mini-radio-sled#profileId-3213936
RaceCube-power 5000 by MWT: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2847999-racecube-power-5000#profileId-3176032
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Testing Radio Knobs & Designing Expert Cases: Power Up! #shorts
Verifying every function of the radio control knob before proceeding to the power output test. Utilizing a dummy load and power meter to ensure accurate performance metrics.
👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/5FWZ1L3b5wY
Today’s Patient:
👉 My list of refurbed rigs: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/tos-blog/revolving-list-of-for-sale-items
👉 Or Get One New: https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/im1jzs
@Geoffreylohoff3876 asks if he can put an antenna on his bike, well, this is a problem Dave has never heard before! But is it a solvable one? An easy fix?
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#amateur radio
#ham radio
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#ham radio training
#ke0og
#dave casler
#ham radio answers
#icom 7300
#antenna
#dipole
#end fed dipole
#mag loop
#magnetic loop antennas
To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com
To support my channel financially, visit: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options)
To pose an Ask Dave question, email to askdave@arrl.org. Feel free to include pictures or drawings to help clarify. I may answer your question directly, via an Ask Dave video, or in my monthly column "Ask Dave" in QST.
Theme music is "Sour Tennessee Red," by John Deley and the 41 Players, courtesy YouTube Music Library. You can listen to the entire song here: https://youtu.be/Vfc9sAQjJtc
I use drawings from OpenClipArt.org, including the "walking man"
Thanks to my sweet wife, Loretta, KBØVWW, for both audio and video assistance! (Her website is www.aldea-art.com.)
My primary website: http://www.dcasler.com
My publishing website: http://www.mtsneffelspress.com, where you can find my fantasy and science fiction books.
My Amazon author page, which lists my print and Kindle books: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00471I0Q4.
