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SNOOP in on ANY Radio Signal!

10 September, 2024 - Reading time: ~1 minute

This is the TinySA Ultra (Tiny Spectrum Analyzer) that can be used to detect any radio signal between 100 KHz and 5.3 GHz. You can even listen in on signals!

TinySA 👉 https://geni.us/iSBuc

TinySA Ultra (model in this video) 👉 https://geni.us/rUrhaH

10W Attenuator 👉 https://geni.us/ivDqB47

TinySA Wiki 👉 https://www.tinysa.org/wiki/

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Using a NanoVNA to Fix Our Repeater Coverage

10 September, 2024 - Reading time: ~1 minute

We're phasing two dipole antennas together on our repeater system, but we need to add downtilt - to move the main lobe down toward our main users. This is how you build a delay line to accomplish this using a NanoVNA. ⬇️ Equipment in this video ⬇️ NanoVNA SAA-2N 👉 https://geni.us/YPOGD0

NanoVNA H4 👉 https://geni.us/SqRmO

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How Long Is Your Coax? Testing with NanoVNA

10 September, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

You can use a NanoVNA to measure coax length or distance to fault, similar to a TDR using the Transform function.

*Note the model I use is a NanoVNA SAA-2N - not the H4*

⬇️ Equipment in this video ⬇️ NanoVNA SAA-2N 👉 https://geni.us/YPOGD0

NanoVNA H4 👉 https://geni.us/SqRmO

Messi and Paoloni Hyperflex 13 👉 https://messi.it/en/catalogue/50-ohm-cables-ham-radio/hyperflex-13.htm

Use Coupon VK7HH for 10% OFF M&P

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China Responds! New Radios Coming?

16 July, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

After my video from a few days ago on how some of the cheap Chinese radios are boring, a Chinese radio company has responded. See what they had to say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuGkizXwnc

Chinese handhelds I have reviewed 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSuX83ay4OuiZzb3C9pd5dh1UIN593B4a

⬇️Ham Gear I Use⬇️ Quansheng UV-K5 Handheld (Hackable) 👉 https://geni.us/kkbd3

RT-95 VHF/UHF Mobile 👉 https://geni.us/YzCT

Best VHF/UHF Handheld (TIDRadio TD-H3) 👉 https://geni.us/VU4cH

Programming Cable for Handhelds 👉 https://geni.us/9Gh6nwL

28 MHz (plus more) monoband radio 👉 https://geni.us/At99

A better antenna for your handheld 👉 https://geni.us/AQzQw

A better antenna for your VHF/UHF base 👉 https://geni.us/JN8wy

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How to be Confident on Air with Ham Radio - Mic Fright

2 July, 2024 - Reading time: ~1 minute

How to overcome mic fright if you're new to ham radio. Calling CQ and keying up for the first time can be a bit intimidating. In this video, I'll share tips on overcoming that fear, including what to talk about and what helped me.

Further tips 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfcsJKZASdc

Ham Radio etiquette explained 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znBHl3enqIg