Ham Radio 2.0

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First look at the FX-4CR 20w QRP from BG2FX.com - this is a neat little radio with a built-in soundcard, which makes it easy to connect to a computer and run FT8. Also with Bluetooth! Let's take a tour with the radio today, and expect to see some POTA videos with it soon.

Link - https://bg2fx.com/fx-4cr-transceiver

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On tonight's livestream I plan to install a Raspberry Pi4 board into an sBitx V2 that I picked up at Hamvention last month. This radio can be purchased fully assembled, or without a Pi, or as a kit. I bought the version without the Pi because I need a few extra Pis at home and wanted to build it on a Livestream. Join me tonight!

Link to sBitx Website - https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/sbitx-v2/

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Gift Ideas for your Dad in 2023, whether he is a Ham Radio Operator, is into camping and outdoors activities, overlanding and trails, etc. Here is my list of items that I suggest this year (and beyond)
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My first video about the VHQ Hexbeam was recorded at the Orlando Hamcation of 2023 - since then, lots of people have taken an interest in this fantastic antenna, and David, the designer, has created lots of new and happy customers.
Today I get to follow up with David at the Dayton Hamvention of 2023 to see how sales are going and how happy his customers are that have purchased the KING of Hexbeams since February!

Link to website: https://www.vhqhex.com

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On today's livestream I welcome John Kruk from Yaesu back onto the show to talk about the APRS Menu and features of the new FTM-500 dual band Radio. We'll go through each of the APRS menus and do some testing with the mode, as well as compare it to the previous Yaesu FTM models. Make plans to join us!

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Buddipole is working on a new wireless rotor for rotating the Buddihex antenna - we get to catch up with John, W5EXJ, at the Buddipole booth during Hamvention 2023 for a demonstration. We're expecting to see this tool available later this year.

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A Ham Radio Operator in California has been threatened with a fine of $24,000 for interfering with a Net on 80-meters by playing music and not IDing properly on the air. Here is a link to the story I found: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/ham-operator-faces-fine-for-disruptions-to-warfa-net
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Did you participate this weekend in the plaque event for POTA? Come join us to discuss your experiences and what you enjoyed about this weekend, or what you would change for next time.

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Today I test a new 100AH Battery with built-in USB ports - results are quite pleasing! Check these links for more info...
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