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Dave Cassler Youtube

Everything Affects Everything (#1297)

Everything Affects Everything (#1297)

​@bill-2018 made an inverted vee for 12 meters and shares his data with Dave for a second opinion. Is his meter really working right or is there something wrong with the antenna?

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DX Commander Youtube

You Missed This First Time Around

You Missed This First Time Around


Just in case you missed this, Loki is currently wrapping a ton of these DX Commander Expedition Antennas and he’ll ship ANYWHERE in the world – for FREE.
https://dxcommander.com/product/2025-flash-sale-free-shipping-expedition-portable-ham-radio-antenna-80m-6m-kit/ – Buy here
https://youtu.be/UW1Xv-xvsZ0 – This is the build video here …

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Ham Radio 2.0 Youtube

6 GREAT Ham-Made Antennas for 2025

6 GREAT Ham-Made Antennas for 2025

Discover the world of DIY antennas crafted by Ham Radio operators! In this video, we explore innovative antenna designs, expert tips, and step-by-step guides to building high-performance antennas for amateur radio. Perfect for hobbyists and enthusiasts looking to boost their signal and connect with the global Ham Radio community. Subscribe for more radio tech insights!

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DX Commander Youtube

Waiting for dawn in Warwickshire

Waiting for dawn in Warwickshire


Just chilling…

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Temporarily Offline Youtube

This Raspberry Pi Ham Radio Transmitter BLEW MY MIND! | Radioberry + SparkSDR

This Raspberry Pi Ham Radio Transmitter BLEW MY MIND! | Radioberry + SparkSDR

Welcome back to Temporarily Offline, I’m Steve (KM9G), and today we’re diving headfirst into some serious Raspberry Pi ham radio experimentation!

🔧 We’re playing with the Radioberry SDR Hat, paired with a Raspberry Pi 4 and powered by SparkSDR. This open-source setup is based on the Hermes-Lite architecture, using HPSDR protocols to create a fully functional software-defined transmitter that fits in your hand.

💡 Whether you’re new to SDR or you’re a hardcore RF tinkerer, this is the kind of project that proves ham radio is still alive and evolving. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

👉 Aursinc Radioberry: https://geni.us/pyjerG
👉 Radioberry Pre-Amp Board: https://geni.us/yC1mk
👉 Raspberry Pi: https://geni.us/l0w2hPy
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Tools Used:
👉 Pinecil: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Kester Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 PowerPole-LeverNut Connector: https://geni.us/IMBfaMr
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

Antenna System:
👉 Chameleon 17′ Whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Chameleon Blank: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-blank-adapter-1?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Cha Spike Mount: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-spike-mount?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Coax: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-coax-with-integrated-rfi-choke?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV

Radioberry Install Notes:

👉 Radioberry Github Repo: https://github.com/pa3gsb/Radioberry-2.x
👉 Radioberry PAv2 Board: https://jumbo5566.github.io/pro/rb/2024/04/17/rb016_025.html
👉 Raspberry Pi Imager: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
👉 SparkSDR (mac/linux/windows): https://www.sparksdr.com/

Install PiOS via Raspberry Pi Imager, 64bit Lite – No Desktop

👉 cd /tmp
👉 wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pa3gsb/Radioberry-2.x/master/SBC/rpi-4/releases/dev/radioberry_install.sh
👉 chmod 755 radioberry_install.sh
👉 ./radioberry_install.sh
(Pick CL025)
👉 sudo reboot

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Temporarily Offline Youtube

Beast Mode Activate! – — Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 25

Beast Mode Activate! -   -- Ham Nuggets Season 6 Episode 25

No plan ever survives first contact with the enemy.

On @HamRadioDX ‘s Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KifzihSeMw&pp=ygUMaGFtIHJhZGlvIGR4 we got the interface all wired up for the Retevis RT95. In this episode, we’re going to setup direwolf and get some messages sent!

This will work for the following radios:
👉 Retevis RT95: https://geni.us/fz4da42
👉 Anytone AT-778UV: https://geni.us/nQe6wBS
👉 Anytone AT-778UV II (VOX): https://geni.us/lJhT
👉 CRT Micron UV: https://geni.us/aFSTN
👉 Stryker SR94HPC: https://geni.us/JWWq18h (I think? I want one!)
👉 Midland DBR2500: Mythical?

Giveaways:
👉 Gabil GR-ARB01 Antenna Roll-Up Bag: https://geni.us/A9Gn

TOADs DI:
👉 TOADs DI Board: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

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Ham Radio DX Youtube

Every Major Ham Radio Band Explained (Finally Makes Sense!)

Every Major Ham Radio Band Explained (Finally Makes Sense!)

Confused about which ham radio band to use? This video breaks down every major band so you finally know what works best — and when!

NCDXF International Beacons 👉 https://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/
Ham Radio: Zero to Hero Course 👉 https://mailchi.mp/9cc0aa14da1d/ham-radio-in-30-days

⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 Confused? What bands work?
1:19 160 meters
3:48 80 meters
6:38 40 meters
9:22 30 meters
10:53 20 meters
13:10 17 meters
13:54 15 meters
15:44 12 meters
16:54 10 meters
19:06 HF Tip
20:02 6 meters
22:52 2 meters
25:42 70 centimeters

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#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #beginners

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Credit – Music by Daryl McKenzie – www.mckenziemusicproductions.com
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Ham Radio DX Youtube

This Tiny Board Turns a $100 Radio Into a DIGITAL BEAST!

This Tiny Board Turns a 0 Radio Into a DIGITAL BEAST!

Today we try wiring up @temporarilyoffline’s Retevis RT95 to the TOADs DI board!

👉 Get Yours Here: https://hamradiodx.net/shop (AU/NZ) or https://temporarilyoffline.com/ (USA)
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/BHNzi
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/pSp2TE
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/H3GPHhf
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/nSm0dC
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/4IOOTo

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio
Support is available only via the #toads-di channel on the TOADs Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/EU8haRvcKf

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I may receive a small commission.

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Ham Radio 2.0 Youtube

3D Printing for Ham Radio!

3D Printing for Ham Radio!

Tonight we will talk about 3D Printing for Ham Radio – I am just getting started myself and would like some participation from the audience – what kinds of prints have you done, and what kinds of filaments do you use? Any suggestions for projects? Let’s discuss…

My 3D Printer – https://www.gigaparts.com/bambu-lab-x1e-combo-3d-printer-and-ams.html
Materials on Amazon – https://amzn.to/3GlCADG

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✅PATREON: http://hr2.li/7xziu
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✅Shop our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0
Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links

📻 Shop Our Sponsors 📻
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Buy Two Way Radios – http://hr2.li/7q211
⚡Bridgecom Systems – http://hr2.li/qpfgp
🧰 Save 20% off of everything at https://hamradioprep.com with the code JASON20
FlexRadio – https://flexradio.com
BaofengTech – https://baofengtech.com

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Mail: 2150 W. Northwest Highway STE114-1163, Grapevine TX 76051
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#Hamradio #kc5hwb #3dprinting

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Temporarily Offline Youtube

Wiring the Toads Board: Troubleshooting & Update!

Wiring the Toads Board: Troubleshooting & Update!

Our truck troubles delayed last week’s stream, but now we’re back to wire up the Toads board. We’ll cover the boards, testing, and daughterboard availability, addressing shipping times and LED adjustments. We’ll show you how to wire it up!

👉 Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/wyeoxDFQ6TU?feature=share

👉 Get Yours Here: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#ToadsBoard #Electronics #DIY #TechTutorial #CircuitBoard #Hardware #Soldering #TechDIY #Community #Tech