Another package from Temu! Let's see what they sent us this time!

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Tonight I welcome Ed and Steve back onto the channel to talk about the latest updates with the M17 Digital Mode. I picked up a new CS7000 M17 device from Connect Systems last week and I still have the Skybridge Plus Hotspot from Bridgecom Systems. Tonight we'll get on the air via RF with M17!

CS7000 HT - https://www.connectsystems.com/amateur-products/CS7000-M17.html

Skybridge Plus Hotspot - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/hotspots/products/skybridge-max-hotspot?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb

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Ham Radio Prep has launched a new Emcomm (Emergency Communications) Course. It contains some great information about the critical skills needed to effectively communicate during events and emergencies, ensuring the safety of yourself, your family, and your community.

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This is a different type of Mystery box from the last one I got, so let's see what's inside! Website: https://mtcradio.com/

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We're back from the Moore Expo of 2024 and I have some thoughts to share with everyone. Let's Livestream!

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Best Mobile Antenna for VHF/UHF in your vehicle for 2024 - Best mobile Ham Radio antenna for your car. Here is my list:
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1 - https://amzn.to/3PRUkIf
2 - https://cometantenna.com/amateur-radio/mobile-antennas/ma-dual-band/ 
3 - https://www.rfwiz.com/austin-500c-antenna/austin-model-500c-200010
4 - https://www.rfwiz.com/austin-metropolitan/austin-metropolitan-201000
5 - https://www.diamondantenna.net/Product_Catalog/mobile.html
6 - Larsen Monoband Antenna - https://www.gigaparts.com/136-512-mhz-tunable-1-4-wavelength-chrome-mobile-antenna-black-nmo-base.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwztOwBhD7ARIsAPDKnkB34WpSV2RsbKxHB2B371f0jTDSfdw3sqLh2ZSyeU7GM6qiI9-ucZUaAhlUEALw_wcB
7 - Comet CA-2X4SRNMO Wide Band Antenna - https://www.gigaparts.com/comet-antennas-ca-2x4srnmo.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwztOwBhD7ARIsAPDKnkAwtxixqjKRamKJxt3R0T_66oJWxuWgUhLyH1C0tnbzukMkPnTVj7EaAs5PEALw_wcB
8 - Comtelco A11331B-X Triband Antenna - https://www.rfwiz.com/comtelco-a11331b-x-tri-band?search=A11331

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Does requiring a Ham Radio License in the USA violate your right to free speech, as protected by the First Amendment? Here are my thoughts...,
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Articles from video: 1st Amendment: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-1/

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On tonight's livestream we will talk about our plans for next weekend at the Moore Expo in Springfield, MO

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This is one of my favorite shows every year.

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I've read this entire series and I have enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, which I hope will be released later in 2024. I wanted to make a video about this series because it involves Ham Radio inside of lots of the stories that happen throughout all of the books. Thanks to  @angery-american  for this series.

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I picked up a new FlexRadio Maestro-C, the latest version of their Maestro control console with some exciting new updates. Join me as I welcome Michael Walker onto the Livestream to talk about this new devices and its features.

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I got some items from Temu that are Ham Radio related but also a few video tools that I will be using soon. Let's check out this grab-bag mystery box that I got from them! Download Temu App to get a $100 Coupon Bundle: https://temu.to/m/u4sxf7lz5ta or search my code【dkj9278】on Temu App to claim.

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Join me for some fabulous FT8 during the Solar Eclipse QSO Party, 2024.

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Several Icom Radios are prominently featured in the 10th Episode of Ultraman Arc. It is fun to see Icom Ham Radios, or any Ham Radios, in other types of media. Here is a link to Episode 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU2WeHgqY7c&ab_channel=ULTRAMANOfficialEnglishChannel

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Tonight's livestream will be somewhat unique. I have a few new items to share with you all, Plus we will share links to support Jim, W6LG, with his ongoing health issues. We will have an auction for an antenna, where all proceeds go to Jim. Stop by and join us tonight

PayPal link for Jim: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F559TA6NT8QRU
Ebay Auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116136380709
QuirkyQRP Notebook with my logo: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1710785939/ham-radio-20-hardcover-quick-reference?etsrc=sdt
W0AEZ FT* Battery with my logo: https://w0aez.com/products/hr2-bp-y14l-complete?ref=367merwk

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A Russian Citizen, who is a Ham Radio operator, was arrested for using an FM transmitter to broadcast anti-war podcasts and videos. Let's take a look at this story:
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Links in video:
https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2024/03/09/a-lonely-radio-nerd-a-poet-vladimir-putins-crackdown-sweeps-up-ordinary-russians/
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-europe-moscow-347cf5d867eb34b1e8469f942685b673

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I got this story from an email list at a local club in my area. Have you ever heard GMRS users or callsigns on any of your Ham Radio repeaters in your area? If so, how did you handle it? Here are my thoughts...
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Tonight I welcome Richard from Main Trading Company onto the Livestream to talk about the BIG NEWS he has been hinting towards for the last few months. It's finally here! We will get the full story on the livestream tonight, so be sure to tune in! Website: https://www.mtcradio.com

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POTA with a new antenna from Chameleon Antennas, that they are calling the CHA LEFS (Lightweight End-Fed Sloper) 4010. Let's take a look and see how it works.

Link: https://www.gigaparts.com/chameleon-antennas-cha-lefs-4010-lightweight-end-fed-sloper.html

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Is Ham Radio boring or are you just looking in the wrong place? What is the point of using the radio at all? Which service might be best? Why choose Ham Radio? This is a Reddit article that I found with some good insights into Ham Radio, and some misconceptions that I want to clear up. Enjoy!

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Link to Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/3pk5wm/no_other_way_to_say_this_amateur_radio_is_a/

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I got a chance to tour the new Gigaparts store during the week of their soft opening, a few days before their Grand Opening in March of 2024. Let's take a look!

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What is the best mobile HF Radio that you can get right now for your car? This is a list of my top 5 Mobile HF Ham Radios that are 100-watt versions. Some lower power radios are also available, but this list is my top 5 for 100-watt Mobile Ham Radios.
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1. https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/ts_480/
2. https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&encProdID=8CBB7C4BDBAF40129AD4253A4987523C
3. https://www.universal-radio.com/CAtalog/hamhf/0700.html
4. https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-891-hf-6m-transceiver.html 5. https://www.gigaparts.com/icom-ic-7100.html

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So yes, I turn 50 today, can you believe it? I don't really believe it, but here we are. In honor of 50 years on this planet, Gigaparts is offering 50% off of several items today, but it will be for a LIMITED TIME, so you must act quickly! Plan to watch this livestream because once the streams ends, the sales end too.
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Join us tonight as I welcome Ray Novak onto the Livestream to talk about the newest HT to the ICOM Radio line, the ID-52 Plus Anniversary Edition.

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I am not sure how legal this radio is, so you might want to get it before it is gone. Talkpod reached out to me and said they fixed the spurious emissions of their older 5-watt model and they wanted me to test this one. GUESS WHAT!! Watch the video to see if it works...
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WPSD has been around for a while and I have the privilege of inviting Chip, W0CHP, onto the livestream to talk about this software. Chip is the creator of this software, and they are used in multiple hotspots, so let's find out more about this great software tonight! Bridgecom

Skybridge Max Hotspot: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/hotspots/products/skybridge-max?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb

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Join us at 9pm CDT (02:00 UTC Saturday) for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour!

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This is a revamp of a video that I posted a few years ago, with a better editing job. This TYT TH-350 Triband HT is still a radio that I carry myself on a regular basis. It still works well and I still have the same model that was featured in the original video, a few years ago.
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Links for the TYT TH-350:
BTWR - http://hr2.li/x4go3
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DIRTY 'FENG! Let's take a look at the newest Baofeng for 2024, the 5RM. Today I put it on the power meter and then do some emissions testing with the TinySA
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We've done several interviews about M17 in the past and today there are new updates that the team wants to share with us. Join me Sunday night as I welcome Ed and Steve back onto the show to talk about the latest M17 Updates.
What is M17? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qKp4sMZ59A&t=5s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0 M17 vs DMR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpktVM-UbgU&t=6s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0

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Ham Radio Emergency Communications, or Emcomm, might not be what Disaster Preppers think it is. What do you think? What REAL usefulness can Emcomm have during an Emergency or Disaster? Should we include it in our prepping plan? Here are my thoughts...
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Links: Original Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1aori6s/change_my_view_emcomm_is_a_ham_radio_fantasy_of/

Carrinton Event: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_Event

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I picked up some new Coax Jumpers from ABR Industries during the Orlando Hamcation of 2024. This set has FME-style connectors, which allows you to add any traditional connector that you want - PL259, SO239, SMA, BNC, etc. You can use these jumpers to connect anything in Ham Radio. SPONSOR: Save 10% off of these jumpers and all ABR Products with the coupon code ABR10KC5HWB at this link - http://hr2.li/wwdrm

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I caught up with Steve from Alpha Antennas at Hamcation 2024 and got to see a couple of new projects he is working on, plus talk about some of the other antennas that are in his inventory. We used his Hextenna on a POTA activation last year and it worked great! Check out his website here - https://www.alphaantenna.com

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Following the Wayanad Landslide in India, Ham Radio operators assisted in rescue efforts when all other forms of communication failed. Let's take a look at this story.

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Links in video:
1st Article: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/wayanad-landslide-and-role-of-radio-communication-1.9782364
2nd Article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/landslide-hit-areas-of-wayanad-finds-voice-through-ham-radio/articleshow/112246360.cms?from=mdr

Wayanad Landslide Animation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFP6tw9wZ0

Drone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qca-6CwQD9Q

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When the cellular networks are down, what works? RADIO is off-grid, but what does that mean? When cellular phones and Smart Phones network towers and internet to work, radios do not! Here are my thoughts on this AT&T Outage of 2024
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Experience unparalleled performance with its massive 1152Wh capacity and powerful AC output of 1800W (3000W peak). This powerful power station is ready to provide reliable backup power for your home. Whether it's a stormy night or scheduled maintenance, the R1500 has what you need. Keep the lights on, your devices working, and your devices charging.
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LIVE! from the Houston Hamfest 2024

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There are new HF Radio Bag Inserts for the Explorer Backpacks from Gigaparts. Now you can choose from a laptop sleeve, or from bags for the Icom IC-7300, Yaesu FT-891, Yaes FT-991a or Yaesu FT-817/818. Coming soon there will be a new IC-705 bag which is larger than the original, so you will be able to add a Peovi (or similar) cage to the 705 and have it fit into the new bag.
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I caught up with Patrick from Geochron at the Hamcation 2024 Hamfest and he took us through some new features that were recently added to the Geochron device. This device is great for tracking weather, satellites, the ISS and many other things. Let's take a look!

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These are my top picks for Ham Radios that you can purchase on Amazon in 2024 - I created an Idea List that catalogs all of them in 1 place. As an Amazon Affiliate, I can earn from qualifying links, FYI  SPONSOR: Bring all of your 3DP and Circuit Board projects to life at https://www.pcbway.com

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Join us for the livestream at 7pm CST as I build the CHARtenna Ares Random Wire Antenna! Thanks to the @CoffeeandHamRadios guys for sending me this antenna. We can get it built just in time for my trip to Galveston next weekend.

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A while back I made a video about My Emergency Radio and showed how they are overcharging for a pair of HT radios that don't perform as well as they claim. Today we get to take a look at Rapid Radios, which are from the same company, and are POC Radios. How well do these work and are they worth the cost? Let's find out....
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Maybe the answer is... do nothing, who cares? Let's discuss it on a Livestream

Why don't you have your Ham Radio license? I polled my audience on my YouTube Community Tab with this question and got some great answers. What is your answer to this question?

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There is a new bipartisan Act in Congress for Amateur Radio Preparedness and it should allow us to put up antenna on home that we own, instead of allowing the HOA Karens to tell us what we can do with our own property.
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I caught up with Robert from Tarheel Designs at Hamcation of 2024 and was able to get a walk-around of his table. Let's check out some new products from Tarheel Antennas!
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Tonight we take a look at the logs from the Allstar server that I have running in a cloud to determine why, sometimes, it won't allow new connections to join the server. The server number is 43136 and sometimes I can't even connect myself, so I have invited @AA0Z and @HamRadioCrusader onto the livestream to help me look at the server logs and determine what is causing this issue.