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Discover how we’re pushing tuner limits on a non-resonant antenna for our RV radio station. Learn about antenna selection and improve your RV setup now! #RVRadio #AntennaTuning #HamRadio #RVLife #MobileRadio #AntennaSetup #RadioExperiment #RVUpgrades #DIYRadio #AntennaAnalysis
The Patrons Pick this month is to talk about the very cool tiny QRP mic housed in a special printed model from @K6ARK I am using a high quality microphone element recommended by Hanz from @QRPLabs . We will build and test the mics on the air versus the previous mic element tonight on the show! The parts list and the 3d model are below.
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Kevin wants to rebuild his station after years of inactivity. He is wondering if the Icom 7300 or if the Elecraft K4 would work best as a "buy once / cry once" route. Watch to see what Dave says!
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I Made It, Now Let’s Get On The Air With It!
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Start opn 20m, then maybe 80m? Just for fun anyway…
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Here is the quite thorough communication plan for Hamvention.
We will be monitoring 146.450 & 223.500MHz
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Hamvention Frequencies: https://hamvention.org/event-details/talk-in/
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00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Simplex frequencies
00:57 – Simplex frequency programming
02:21 – Hamvention Repeater Frequencies
03:41 – Meshtastic Flashing & Setup!
04:28 – T-Deck Flashing
10:33 – Flashing a Wizblock
12:15 – Flashing SEEED T-1000
14:41 – Flashing Heltek V3
19:06 – Programming T-Deck
21:08 – Configure Heltec V3
22:20 – Come to Troll Pub!
Happy Mother’s Day! Join me and a group of other YouTubers tonight as we discuss plans for Hamvention 2025, which is next week!
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Steve, KM9G, tests a simulated 102-inch whip antenna on his RV using a cheap Amazon clamp. We explore placement, waterproofing, and tear it down to check its TO worthiness. #RVRadio #AntennaInstall #HamRadio #KM9G #WhipAntenna #RVLife #DIYRadio #AmazonFinds #RadioExperiment #AntennaTesting
📦 Assembled tuner link: https://geni.us/EkazAV