Does It REALLY Work on 2 Meters? - GRA750T Antenna
Testing an HF antenna on the 2-meter band yields surprising results. Despite a high SWR, it successfully hits a repeater 40 miles away. It proves the antenna is versatile and useful in a pinch. Click that subscribe button and the like button if you want to see more like this.
Radtel RT-880 VS. Quansheng TK11 Ham Radio Throwdown
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The Mammoth Mat That Saved My Ham Shack! | Quirky QRP’s Ultimate Desk Upgrade
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