Ask Dave! Answers Your Ham Radio Questions
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Dave Casler, KE0OG, answers your questions about ham radio. Ask a question by submitting it to askdave@arrl.org.
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Ask Dave Episode 1: Antenna Analyzers
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Highlights of the 20-meter band: Ask Dave Episode 2
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Setting Up Your Home Ham Station: Ask Dave Episode 3
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CW Zero-Beating - Ask Dave Episode 4
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Using a Manual Antenna Tuner: Ask Dave Episode 5
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The Amateur Radio Marketplace - Ask Dave Episode 6
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Antennas for Difficult Situations: Ask Dave Episode 7
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Station Grounding for Amateur Radio: Ask Dave Episode 8
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Ask Dave 9: Assigning Amateur Callsigns
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Ask Dave 10: Mailbag
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Ask Dave 11: Antenna Questions
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Ask Dave 12: Radiosport!
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Ask Dave 13: The CW Renaissance
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Ask Dave 14: The Anatomy of a CW QSO
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Ask Dave Episode 15: Emergencies and You--Are You Ready?
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Ask Dave 16: Troubleshooting HF Setup Issues
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Ask Dave 17: Power For Your Amateur Radio Station
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Ask Dave 18: Amateur Station Logging
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Ask Dave Episode 19: How Much Does Ham Radio Cost?
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Ask Dave Episode 20: How much does it cost to set up a General station?
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Waterfall Displays Explained: Ask Dave #21
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Amateur HF Transceiver Features Described and Sorted: AD #22
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Ham Station Identification: How and When, AD#23
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Radio Time is UTC: AD#24
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Setting up for Digital Modes, AD#25
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Installing FLDIGI for amateur radio digital modes: AD#26
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Sample PSK-31 QSO, AD# 27
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SWR Demystified: AD#28
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Ham HF Bands: Introduction AD#29
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Antenna Types and Terminology: AD#30
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International Beacon Project, AD#31
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The Ham Radio Reverse Beacon Network, AD#32
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PSK Reporter: How You Can Be Part! AD #33
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WSPR - Weak Signal Propagation Reporter, AD #34
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RF Connectors and what they're for: AD#35
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How does a J-pole antenna work? AD#36
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Baofeng, TYT, Wouxun Programming Cable That Works; AD# 37
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Using CHIRP to Program your Handheld Ham Radios, AD#38
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Kit Building for the Radio Amateur - AD#39
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Symbolism in the FCC Seal: AD#40
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How to get on JT65: AD #41
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How to build a J-pole with twinlead: Ask Dave #42
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Overcoming "New Ham" Frustration: AD#43
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Using Anderson Powerpole Connectors: AD #44
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Understanding Oscillators: AD #45
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From Data Modems to Sound Cards: AD #46
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DX and the Radio Amateur: Ask Dave #47
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Assembling the BITX-40: KE0OG Kwickie: #48
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Review of BITX-40 SSB QRP Rig Operations: #49
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BITX-40 Fix for Galloping VFO: AD #50
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A Simple Look At a Basic Amplifier, AD #51
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Solar Power for your Ham Station AD #52
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Unboxing of Chameleon CHA P-LOOP 2.0 HF Loop Antenna: AD #53
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Assembling the Chameleon Loop Antenna: AD #54
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Experimental video: FARN plus channel updates (AD #55)
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DeoxIT demo on an LED flashlight (AD #56)
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Unpacking and Testing the XR2206 Function Generator (#57)
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BITX-40 TX Audio Response Tests (#58)
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Unboxing the MFJ-1788 Loop Antenna (#59)
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The Alpha-Delta Transi-Trap Lightning Surge Protector (#61)
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How To Attach Crimped Coax Connectors (#62)
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Review of MFJ-1788 Mag Loop Antenna (#63)
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Another Try Fixing the MFJ-1788 - Fail! (#64)
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MFJ 1788 Loop Antenna Fixed (#65)
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[Private video]
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QRP-Labs Ultimate3S WSPR Kit Assembly and Review (#68)
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Review of the MFJ-1835 Cobweb Antenna (#71)
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LMR-400 Coax Cable and Connector (#72)
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FIXED! DEFACEMENT FIXED!
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All About Baluns (Ask Dave #73)
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Unbox and Test MFJ-849 Digital SWR Meter (AD #76)
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My Station Antenna, Butternut HF-9V (#79)
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Testing the NEW GD-55+ for DMR (#80)
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Unbox the Radioddity GD-77 (#81)
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Adding 20 meters to the QRP Labs Ultimate3 WSPR TX (#82)
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The Coax Connection: Interview with Ray Nelson, N1MPD (#83)
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Setting up to Test Wire Antennas (#85)
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Making and Using a Simple 40-m Dipole (#86)
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Review of MFJ-1984MP End-Fed Multi-band Antenna (# 89)
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Stuff You Need to Know to Set Up Your VHF/UHF Rig (#91)
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Review of Radioddity GD-77 DMR Tier 2 Handheld (#93)
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Exploring the Yagi, Log Periodic, and Phased Array Antennas (#92)
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Review of Pracomm SML-1000-1 HF Loop Antenna (# 95)
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Rigol DG1022Z Arbitrary Function Generator (AD #94)
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The Coax Connection: Interview about bad coax with Ray Nelson, N1MPD (#97)
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Modeling Common Dipole Variations (#101)
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Modeling the Simple Inverted Vee Antenna #102
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The Hartley and Colpitts Oscillators with Demo (AD# 103)
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Everybody's Trying the New FT8! (#104)
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The Intrepid World of QRP (AD #105)
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Which is better: Vertical or Dipole? (#106)
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Review of QRP Labs QCX QRP Radio (#109)
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Decoding Antenna Modeling Charts (#110)
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20/40 Two Band Dipole Modeled (#112)
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Become a Volunteer Examiner (#96)
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MFJ Extends its Cobweb Antenna to 40 Meters (#114)
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SDRplay RSP-1A and SDRuno Gen Coverage RX (#115)
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Review of Alpha Loop and Buddipole Buddistick (#116)
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Review of MFJ's new Xiegu X5105 HF QRP Deluxo! (#118)
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Test Equipment: Multimeter, Power Supply, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator (#119)
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Build a Low Cost Code Practice Oscillator (#120)
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Review of Alpha Loop and Buddipole Buddistick (#116)
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Review of MFJ's new Xiegu X5105 HF QRP Deluxo! (#118)
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Test Equipment: Multimeter, Power Supply, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator (#119)
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Build a Low Cost Code Practice Oscillator (#120)
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Soldering 101 for Makers and Radio Hams (AD #121)
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Power Supplies for Hams and Makers! (AD #122)
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Review using DMR of Diamond A430S10 70cm Beam Antenna (AD #124)
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Radioddity GD-77S versus GD-77, an Odd Radio (AD #127)
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Slogging to recovery: status of the hiatus (# 129)
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The Remarkable Retevis Ailunce HD1 DMR Handheld (#131)
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Ask Dave: Antenna and Analyzer Questions (#134)
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Ask Dave on Antenna Topics (#136)
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Ask Dave Antenna Questions #3 (#138)
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Ask Dave Answers Troubleshooting Questions (#140)
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Interview with coax expert Ray Nelson, N1MPD (#149)
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Ask Dave Questions Answered: Connections (#142)
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Ask Dave questions answered (#143)
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Dave answers questions about power supplies (#146)
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Dave answers troubleshooting questions (#147 Project)
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Ask Dave: Recommendations (#150)
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Ask Dave #151 Addresses Troubleshooting
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Dave Answers Troubleshooting Questions (#153)
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Equipment Recommendations: Ask Dave #154
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Ask Dave about antennas (#156)
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Dave Answers Technical Issues (#157)
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Dave discusses companding, testing, grounding, and 6 meters (#158)
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Product Review Baofeng Radioddity UV-5RX3 Tri-Band Handheld Part 1
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Antenna Questions and Recommendations (Ask Dave #165)
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Dave and Trevor answer Ask Dave Questions (#166)
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Dave and Trevor Answer Ask Dave Questions (#167)
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Dave and Trevor discuss antennas (#168)
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Dave and Trevor Answer Antenna Questions (#169)
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Review of FA-VA5 Antenna Analyzer Kit (#193)
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APRS (analog and digital) with Anytone D878UV (195)
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Deer vs MFJ Cobweb: Deer Wins (#196)
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MFJ-2104 Octopus HF Antenna Review/Test (#197)
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Fifine Condenser Microphone K669B Review/Test (AD #198)
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The HF Radio Marketplace--How Much Do They Cost? (#199)
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Icom IC-7300 HF/6m Radio Walkthrough (#200)
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Icom IC-7300 HF/6m Radio FT8 and Review (#201)
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Dayton Hamvention 2019 Photos and Commentary (#202)
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QRP Labs Clock Kit and GPS Receiver Kit (#203)
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About Bridgecom Systems: Repeaters and Anytone Handhelds (#204)
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On-the-Air QSO with Youtuber Kevin Loughin (#205)
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Lots of accessories for the Anytone AT-D878UV+ (#206)
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Antenna Modeling a Modified Dipole with EZNEC 6+ (#207)
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Bluetooth for Anytone D878UV+ Handheld Radio (#208)
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2 Meter Band Explorations (#209)
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Chameleon Antenna Factory Tour (#210)
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Photos and Commentary: NVCON Nevada Reno hamfest July 2019 (#211)
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Ask Dave Q&A 13 July 2019
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Review of AlexTune mag loop antenna tuning aid (#212)
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RigExpert AA-230 Antenna Analyzer Unboxing and Initial Review (#213)
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Radioddity GD-73 DMR Handheld Review (#214)
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40m Dipole Construction and Troubleshooting (#215)
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Knot for Coax Strain Relief (#216)
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Ask Dave Q&A 31 Aug 2019
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Review of CW Morse Paddles with weighted base (#217)
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Review of Retevis RT46 FRS Walkie Talkies (#218)
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Youth in Amateur Radio: Interview with MTCC Waves (#219)
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Review of Comica CVM-WM100 (H) Wireless Microphone (#220)
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Fun with SWR: Presentation I gave at Albuquerque Duke City Hamfest (#221)
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Fun with SWR: Presentation I gave at Albuquerque Duke City Hamfest (#221)
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Elmering with YouTube: Forum from Albuquerque Duke City Hamfest (#222)
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Upcoming Videos and Channel Update (#223)
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Review of GQ Electronics GMC-320+ Geiger Counter (#224)
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Soviet Union (Russian) Military Radiotelegraph Key via Finland (#225)
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CAIG DeOxit Cleaning Chemicals for Electronics (#226)
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Review of MFJ-1234 RigPi Station Server Part 1 (#227)
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MFJ-1234 RigPi Station Server Connection Part 2 (#228)
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Review of TONOR TW820 Wireless Microphones (#229)
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SteppIR BigIR Concept and Unboxing (#230)
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SteppIR BigIR Vertical Antenna Installation and Testing (#232)
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MFJ-1846 Hex Beam Fights Mother Nature and Almost Wins (#236)
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Review of NexGen "Woody" Hotspot (#238)
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Review of CyberLink PowerDirector v.18 Video Editing Software (#240)
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Reference Design HF Radio: Icom IC-7300 (#244)
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Extensive Ground System at N6GR (#242)
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Reference Station: Samlex SEC-1235M 13.8 VDC Power Supply
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Heights Tower and SteppIR DB-18 Beam at N6GR (#243)
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Ham Radio HF Unity Gain Antenna Survey (#246)
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Oops...the Alpha Delta DX-EE can't be the Reference Antenna (#248)
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Radioddity GA-510 Dual-Band FM-only Handheld with 10 watts Review (#249)
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Reference Station: A simple 20-foot mast (#250)
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Building the v6.1 Micro BITX from India (#251)
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Reference Station Antenna Redux: MFJ-2010 OCFD for 40, 20, 10, 6m (#252)
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Stay at Home Special! First testing of Anytone D578UVIIIPro DMR Mobile Radio (#256)
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Stay at Home Special: Requirements for Technician Reference Station Home/Mobile Rig (#257)
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Stay at Home Special: Times Microwave's Connectors and Tools (#258)
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Stay at Home Special: Anytone AT-D578UVIIIPro Power Tests (#259)
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Computer Build Fail! (#260)
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Bad Computer Build Symptoms (#261)
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Solar Power at KE0OG (#262)
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The KE0OG Reference Station Web Page (#263)
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Another Look at the4 Alpha-Delta DX-EE Antenna (#264)
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Stay at Home Special: MFJ-17754 Antenna Part 2: on 40m (#266)
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Stay at Home Special: Setting up the Icom IC-7300 for USB Connection to Radio (#267)
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How to shorten your wire antenna without cutting it (#268)
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Stay at Home Special: Survey of VHF/UHF FM or FM/Digital Radios (#269)
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Anytone D578UVIIIPro 2m/1.25m/70cm Mobile Ham Radio Features (#270)
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