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TIDRADIO TD-H3 Review
AE6LX from www.worldwidedx.com reviews the little TD-H3, including spectral purity tests.
- The TIDRADIO TD-H3 can be purchased: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS3HQB1L
- Official TD-H3 page: tidradio.com/products/h3-ham-radio
- Aursinc Tiny SA Ultra spectram analyzer can be purchased: amzn.to/4dDk4RZ
- 40db attenuator can be purchased: amzn.to/4dhgJYV
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Retevis MB2 CB Radio Review
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Rundown of this radios features, modifications, and performance. More detail including mods at: www.worldwidedx.com/threads/new-retevis-mb2-cb-review.268476/ Link to radio modification video: ua-cam.com/video/m5hsRtRsedc/v-deo.html Buy Radios on Amazon: U.S. Radio Only: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ6ZNSR6?maas=maas_adg_FDBFEDAAF63790932355061116C51A5B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas U.S. version with A...
Retevis MB2 CB Power Modification
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More detail on the modifications at: www.worldwidedx.com/threads/new-retevis-mb2-cb-review.268476/ Link to full radio review video: ua-cam.com/video/b2J6t-m4P9E/v-deo.html Buy Radios on Amazon: U.S. Radio Only: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ6ZNSR6?maas=maas_adg_FDBFEDAAF63790932355061116C51A5B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas U.S. version with Antenna: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ71RBFC?maas=maas_adg_92807DACC...
Kenwood TH-D75: Is it worth the Price??
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AE6LX from www.worldwidedx.com demonstrates the major features of the Kenwood TH-D75. Also check out using the TH-D75 with an Android phone and BlueDV as a hotspot with D-Star: ua-cam.com/video/94W4pIRQUEo/v-deo.html
Kenwood TH-D75 DStar Terminal Mode with BlueDV
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A brief video showing how the Kenwood TH-D75 can be used with Bluetooth and your phone as a DStar hotspot using Terminal Mode on the radio and the BlueDV application for your Android device. www.worldwidedx.com
Racing on the Air: Ham Radio at the 2024 Pennzoil 400
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AE6LX from the W9WDX Worldwidedx.com Amateur Radio Club activates the 2024 Pennzoil 400 from the track infield. For complete recap and log from the event: www.worldwidedx.com/threads/pennzoil-400-activation-3-1-24-3-3-24.267685/ #hamradio #racingontheair
Ailunce HA1G GMRS Radio Review
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AE6LX / WRYX468 from www.worldwidedx.com reviews the new Ailunce HA1G GMRS Radio. Radio is available: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHRJ3PRS?maas=maas_adg_22F379DCE64B3384FBE5B2F58A6F08F6_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Elecraft K4D vs. BHI Dual In-Line Noise Reduction
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AE6LX from www.worldwidedx.com compares using the built in Elecraft K4D NR on SSB vs. the BHI Dual In-Line NR box. Also shown is using both in conjunction at the same time. No other adjustments are made other than volume. No commentary, just self-explanatory subtitles. You decide what you like best.
Retevis RT95 VHF/UHF Mobile Radio Review
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AE6LX from www worldwidedx.com reviews the Retevis RT95 rugged mobile VHF/UHF radio.
Retevis RA89 VHF/UHF IP68 Torture Test
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AE6LX from www worldwidedx.com tests out the water proof/dust proof IP68 rated Retevis RA89 ham radio by putting it in the surf on Catalina Island. Affiliate Links from Retevis if you are interested in buying this radio: Single RA89: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCNQT27K?maas=maas_adg_5814EDF92573D7E72F76E01328C9BA5E_afap_abs&;ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas RA89 with Mic: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCNVRDBX?maas=maas_a...
Benefits of Adding a Directional RX Antenna to your HF Station
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A quick demo on how adding a directional RX only antenna such as the W6LVP amplified magnetic loop to your HF station can help eliminate unwanted signals. www.worldwidedx.com
TIDRADIO TD-H8 FCC Approved Radio Review
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Brief review of the new, FCC Approved TIDRADIO TD-H8 radio for Amateur radio or GMRS use. Details on how to switch the radio for use between the radio services or completely unlock the transmit range are here: ua-cam.com/video/0vW32z-JivI/v-deo.html. Join the discussion on all things ham and cb radio at www worldwidedx.com Several have questioned the FCC certification; the link to the GMRS FCC ...
TIDRADIO TD-H8 Band Unlock
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How to switch the TD-H8 between Ham, GMRS bands, and completely unlocked. More info on this radio at www.worldwidedx.com/threads/tidradio-td-h8-fcc-approved-ham-gmrs-10-watt-handheld-radio.266596/
160 Meters Buddipole Vertical Antenna
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AE6LX shares a 160 meter antenna experiment using Buddipole and Chameleon components. www.worldwidedx.com
Tidradio Bluetooth Radio Programmer Review
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AE6LX from www.worldwidedx.com reviews the Tidradio Bluetooth programmer for Baofeng and similar radios.
Elecraft K4D Ham Shack Upgrade
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Elecraft K4D Ham Shack Upgrade
Kenwood TH-D74 HF Receiver Antenna Comparison
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Kenwood TH-D74 HF Receiver Antenna Comparison
Chameleon Man-Pack antenna & Elecraft KX3
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Chameleon Man-Pack antenna & Elecraft KX3
MegaWatt Switching power supply vs. Imitation Comparison
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MegaWatt Switching power supply vs. Imitation Comparison
CoolerKX Install
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CoolerKX Install
Execraft KX3 2 Meter Transverter Install
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Execraft KX3 2 Meter Transverter Install
Elecraft KX3 Ball Bearing VFO Encoder Upgrade
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Elecraft KX3 Ball Bearing VFO Encoder Upgrade
MFJ-4275 Power Supply Hash
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MFJ-4275 Power Supply Hash
AE6LX Installs a Jetstream Discone VHF/UHF Antenna
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AE6LX Installs a Jetstream Discone VHF/UHF Antenna
10 GHz: An Introduction to X-Band for Amateur Radio
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10 GHz: An Introduction to X-Band for Amateur Radio
Elecraft KX3 Ultra Portable HF Transceiver Kit Build
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Elecraft KX3 Ultra Portable HF Transceiver Kit Build
Elecraft K line at Dayton 2012 with KAT500 Autotuner
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Elecraft K line at Dayton 2012 with KAT500 Autotuner
Alpha 9500 Amp Demo at Dayton Hamvention 2012
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Alpha 9500 Amp Demo at Dayton Hamvention 2012
Interview with N0QO about the Alpha 9500 Amplifier at Dayton
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Interview with N0QO about the Alpha 9500 Amplifier at Dayton
Kenwood TS990 Info and Price from Dayton Hamvention
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Kenwood TS990 Info and Price from Dayton Hamvention

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @veritasweasel
    @veritasweasel 18 годин тому

    Terrific review! Liked & Subscribed!

  • @ve5uo
    @ve5uo 21 годину тому

    I had similar results when testing mine on a TinySA. Outstanding price/performance. Thanks for the review!

  • @Mudgard
    @Mudgard День тому

    So, if you are completely unlocked and can use both ham and GMRS channels, it won’t delete your programming when you switch between the two, correct?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat День тому

      If the radio is completely unlocked, you can use whatever frequency you want that it is capable of transmitting on. You can program the memories to any of those frequencies, as well.

  • @JakeRHudson
    @JakeRHudson 14 днів тому

    Quick question, when you have it in the unlocked mode, will it not TX in the MURS bands?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 14 днів тому

      When it's unlocked, it transmits over it's entire frequency range, which includes the MURS frequencies.

    • @JakeRHudson
      @JakeRHudson 14 днів тому

      @@tuckmeat Thank you my friend!

  • @jeffkardosjr.3825
    @jeffkardosjr.3825 15 днів тому

    But how does it do in a simplex range test? It would be neat to have a pair of these go against comparable Yaesus to show if the Kenwood's DStar or the Yaesu's C4FM is more robust. Or for that matter a pair of DMR radios.

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 15 днів тому

      This question comes down to the bandwidth used by each mode. The more narrow the bandwidth, usually the more effective range. D-Star is 6Khz wide; DMR is 6.25 kHz for each slot. I would expect D-Star and DMR effective range to be similar. Yaesu's C4FM is 12.5kHz, so that would typically result in less range.

  • @andy4144-z3x
    @andy4144-z3x 19 днів тому

    Can I use it just for weather with out a license

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 18 днів тому

      @@andy4144-z3x you can use it to listen to anything without a license

  • @dowjones9827
    @dowjones9827 21 день тому

    Not working for me with the Gen2 version. The firmware is: HAM_230923

  • @EfigenioTeranLabastida
    @EfigenioTeranLabastida 22 дні тому

    Compraré un radio igual a ese en México, si le hago esa modificación antes de usarlo en "de" funciona con mas potencia en am/fm, o hay q hacerle otra cosa,

  • @AngryMarine-il6ej
    @AngryMarine-il6ej 23 дні тому

    Interesting, this is 'close in appearance' to a Baofeng UV-5R.

  • @RealBenAnderson
    @RealBenAnderson Місяць тому

    Data will be eraser. Yes or not?

  • @doscervezas9394
    @doscervezas9394 Місяць тому

    I just got my radio and have read the manual and viewed many videos but I don’t know if I am transmitting. When I key the PTT button it comes up to prompt and transmit. Prompt is highlighted. Is that normal. Hate to keep bugging you.

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 28 днів тому

      When you say "Prompt is highlighted", what does that mean? When you press PTT, it should say something like "A BAND TX"

  • @mrtonicsvls3624
    @mrtonicsvls3624 Місяць тому

    C'è un firmware per l'H8 che gli fa ricevere la banda aerea?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      No. Airband uses AM mode, not FM and the frequencies are out of range for this radio, as well.

  • @markandkimmerlyhritz3168
    @markandkimmerlyhritz3168 Місяць тому

    Could someone please explain “de”

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      @@markandkimmerlyhritz3168 it's short for "Deutschland"

  • @MagicRush-ld3hm
    @MagicRush-ld3hm Місяць тому

    Hi. Nice Video. I have the Retevis MB 62. Same but Europe Version. Is it possible to mod this Radio with the hi/low Mod but under "de" the official 80 Channels from Germany (1-40 FM/AM and 41-80 FM) ? I heard after cut under "de" only 40 Channels present. Thank your for your Video and sorry for my bad English. I am German User :)

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      The complete frequency range for each variation is posted at www.worldwidedx.com/threads/new-retevis-mb2-cb-review.268476/

  • @MagicRush-ld3hm
    @MagicRush-ld3hm Місяць тому

    Hi. Nice Video. I have the Retevis MB 62. Same but Europe Version. Is it possible to mod this Radio with the hi/low Mod but under "de" the official 80 Channels from Germany (1-40 FM/AM and 41-80 FM) ? I heard after cut under "de" only 40 Channels present. Thank your for your Video

  • @lifesparagon
    @lifesparagon Місяць тому

    I was drawn to this unit, would you recommend a similar unit for the rag chewers of the group? Lol hate to burn it out with my talking.

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      @@lifesparagon I am a rag chewer. I noticed a good feature, which is that when it gets too hot it protects itself by reducing the power output until it has cooled down.

    • @lifesparagon
      @lifesparagon Місяць тому

      @@tuckmeat yeah I saw that little self preservation technique. What antenna tuner do you recommend, I just got it all hooked up and realized I didn't get a tuner. Thanks for the reply.

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 28 днів тому

      @@lifesparagon You don't need a tuner; just get an antenna capable of covering the entire frequency range. On my Jeep, i use the Comet CA-2X4SR like this: amzn.to/3AbZ6eq. That one has NMO mount, but they also make one with a UHF mount.

  • @doscervezas9394
    @doscervezas9394 Місяць тому

    Could you please tell me where you got the call sign letters you have on the back of your radio.

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      Are you asking where I got the decal or where you can get a GMRS callsign?

    • @doscervezas9394
      @doscervezas9394 Місяць тому

      @@tuckmeat the decal on the back of the battery

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      @@doscervezas9394 I made it using a Cricut Joy. Links: amzn.to/46i3R2c and amzn.to/4bVWTRL

    • @doscervezas9394
      @doscervezas9394 Місяць тому

      Thank you I will just order one off eBay

  • @AlanC.-ne4te
    @AlanC.-ne4te Місяць тому

    Nice job explaining the radio..best I've seen..sold me..

  • @thomastheradioman
    @thomastheradioman Місяць тому

    how do you swap between the upper and lower bands

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      Pres the asterisk button at the top right. It's the one labeled SCAN for long press.

    • @thomastheradioman
      @thomastheradioman Місяць тому

      @@tuckmeat thanks! So I got everything programmed but… here in Phoenix the repeaters are all about 5-10 miles away. I’m having issues with this radio hitting any of them. Then i simply turn on my other raidos, Tid, wiuxun and Quansheng, and im hitting the repeaters loud and clear, while the HA1G is has a lot of static and then very quiet. I emailed Retavis, maybe I have a lemon. I really wanna like this radio. But ugh it’s not working well

  • @JamesWilliam70
    @JamesWilliam70 Місяць тому

    Screen too small with large bezel taking up real estate, battery not great and no band scope/waterfall.... Nah, overpriced...

  • @chaddgostas78
    @chaddgostas78 Місяць тому

    Amazing, worked, just unlock it.... 😅

  • @ManuelPinner
    @ManuelPinner Місяць тому

    I have a Kenwood D75 and this app on my Android Phone, Works very Good,

  • @Rob7911
    @Rob7911 Місяць тому

    If it is completely unlocked can you transmit on 220? Or is it still locked to those dual bands?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      220 is not a band supported by this radio.

  • @haridass740
    @haridass740 Місяць тому

    alinco sdr hf radio set pls imditely requard to market

  • @BillBreen
    @BillBreen Місяць тому

    Thank for making this video! As a newbie and know little about this, I have a question about the 3rd unlock option ("unlock all"). If I have a ham or a GMRS TD-H8 and "unlock all," can I program by hand/keyboard some ham and GMRS freqs. all together on channels, say 5 ham freqs. followed by 5 GMRS freqs.? I'm not sure my question even makes sense... :p

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat Місяць тому

      @@BillBreen if you do "Unlock All", you can program the radio to transmit on any frequency the radio covers.

    • @BillBreen
      @BillBreen Місяць тому

      @@tuckmeat THANK YOU! and I appreciate your prompt reply. :)

  • @Dan-gg8fk
    @Dan-gg8fk Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. A great blast from the past. I was working the booth that day with Budd abd Chris. (0.55) Dayton has always been a fun show. Danny WZ1P.

  • @W5NWA
    @W5NWA Місяць тому

    Worth it and I have the other major ones to compare it to.

  • @ambertracks
    @ambertracks Місяць тому

    ty

  • @markr.1984
    @markr.1984 2 місяці тому

    I love mine, the people who talk sh-- about it are just sore because they are poor and can't afford one. And if you have one be prepared for people showing bitter envy to you. I sure have got people envious!! It's the best handheld rig I've ever owned by extremely far. The only tough learning curve is for the DSTAR and APRS which are highly complex to use. But other than that it's easier to use than any Yaesu I've ever had and the same for Icom. I had mine programmed with just over 100 ham memories the first night I had it in all three ham bands it has. Plus over 80 civilian aircraft frequencies which is great for a pilot like me. Also does he entire military air band from 225 to 380 mHz and I have 50 or so memories for that band. Very intuitive for regular analog usage and ever day use. Also has blistering scan speeds, which is cool. It has a built in ferrite bar antenna for broadcast MW which can also be deselected for another antenna if desired. The built in GPS receiver is just fantastic. You can have your Baofengs and other cheapies.

  • @mag3156
    @mag3156 2 місяці тому

    The display on your radio looks different than the one shown on Amazon. I like yours much better.

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 2 місяці тому

      Retevis updated the color scheme via newer firmware after they posted their Amazon image. So even if you happen to get a model with the older firmware, you can update it to the latest.

    • @mag3156
      @mag3156 2 місяці тому

      @@tuckmeat Thanks for the info. The hard to read display was keeping me from buying one.😉

  • @chrissmart9761
    @chrissmart9761 2 місяці тому

    As a ham who is blind, yes, it is definitely worth the price, considering the over 750 voice guidance prompts that are part of the user interface. Compare that to yaesu (no speech) and Icom (minimal speech), not to mention the flagship models from those two manufacturers contain touchscreens. Thank you Kenwood for including us.

  • @dougkathydavies3024
    @dougkathydavies3024 2 місяці тому

    Does this mod allow reception in the air band?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 2 місяці тому

      No, it does not cover that frequency range. Also, the air band uses AM, not FM

  • @alternative3d87
    @alternative3d87 2 місяці тому

    Kenwood radios are overpriced and overrated as far as I am concerned.

  • @MrSlipstreem
    @MrSlipstreem 2 місяці тому

    If it helps, you can change the sensitivity of the VOX feature by holding down the VOX button for 3 seconds. The display shows L3 or d4.

  • @mostlypostie1
    @mostlypostie1 2 місяці тому

    It's a cool little radio with a unique design, but for very similar money, I would choose the Anytone AT-500M2 / Radioddity CB-500 which will give you a lot more radio for the money. 73

  • @digitalhamradio
    @digitalhamradio 2 місяці тому

    I find just using the NR and RF gain control on the K4D does a really good job of eliminating background noise

  • @dont4450
    @dont4450 2 місяці тому

    When in GMRS mode, will this still transmit in full 10 watts?

  • @watchman1982
    @watchman1982 2 місяці тому

    Does this also work on the (2nd Gen) TD-H8 Ham/GMRS radios?

  • @Anderion141
    @Anderion141 2 місяці тому

    ничего не понятно

  • @thegreener196
    @thegreener196 3 місяці тому

    I bought 2 of these and the one I unlocked, when I press the vfo button it wont toggle between channel and freq. mode. it just beeps when i press the vfo button.

  • @rickinlaughlin5697
    @rickinlaughlin5697 3 місяці тому

    nope

  • @inray
    @inray 3 місяці тому

    In my humble opinion and with 45 years of experience as a radio amateur, no super expensive HT is worth the money when most of its life will be spent locked up in a drawer.

  • @3oo3tube2020
    @3oo3tube2020 3 місяці тому

    I have a D74, do you believe there are enough new features to make it worth the purchase?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 3 місяці тому

      I love the DStar terminal mode allowing use of a phone/tablet as a hotspot. The USB-C charging means I don't have to carry an extra charger around and can use a regular external phone battery to charge if needed. For me, it's worth it.

    • @JeffHochberg
      @JeffHochberg 3 місяці тому

      Only you can answer that question. There are very few differences between the D74 and the D75. The only other features that the D75 has that the D74 does not: 1. USB-C isn't a deal breaker for me. Sure - it's nice, but I can live without it. 2. The D75 has Dstar Terminal Mode (as stated by tuckmeat - LOL 3. APRS Digipeater support - this allows the D75 to act as a standalone APRS digipeater. This does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for the person operating the D75. But it could be VERY beneficial if you're out operating with several others with APRS-enabled radios and they need to be able to communicate across a wider region - your D75 would effectively act as a repeater for their APRS traffic. Outside of those three features - I can't find anything else worth writing home about. For me, #3 was enough of a reason to upgrade from my D74 to the D75 (which I did last weekend). I originally thought I would keep both the D74 and D75, but now that I can see how few differences there are... I'm selling my D74. Hope that helps!

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz 3 місяці тому

    It's worth it if you have the disposable cash.... I dont but i still would like one. :)

    • @markr.1984
      @markr.1984 2 місяці тому

      I hope you can get one eventually, you won't be disappointed.

  • @fino083
    @fino083 3 місяці тому

    Scrambler mode is present ?

  • @3qdx
    @3qdx 4 місяці тому

    What's the noise in the background on Transmit? I only ask because another Review of this HT said it produced noise when held close to another piece of audio equipment but I believe with a later (or perhaps latest) FW version, that issue has been fixed.

  • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
    @WILLIAMPERRELLI 4 місяці тому

    Great video!!!! Question re the amp enable in n out’s. Will these also pass the ‘amp delay’, from the icom 7300’s relay ‘out’ connector, to the amp, as if I had a direct cable going from the 7300 to the amp?? Im assuming so, as there is only one relay connect on the 7300. Thanku soo much. Billy

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 4 місяці тому

      Any "delay" setting that a rig has is independent of the attached peripheral because the rig controls the delay, not the peripheral. So whether the peripheral is an amp or a tuner, it will work just fine.

    • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
      @WILLIAMPERRELLI 4 місяці тому

      @@tuckmeat Thanku!!!

    • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
      @WILLIAMPERRELLI 4 місяці тому

      @@tuckmeat Another question. I hv the amp enable hooked up to my amp and all are running well! Question: With the amp on(opr), not in standby, can I re-tune the mfj-998, just to touch up the swr, or do I need to switch the amp to standby? I am thinking NO, because the amp enable id hooked up, but I may be wrong. Thanku again, Billy

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 4 місяці тому

      @@WILLIAMPERRELLI You can leave the amp on to touch up the power. Although, it is more courteous to other operators to do it at lower power.

    • @WILLIAMPERRELLI
      @WILLIAMPERRELLI 4 місяці тому

      @@tuckmeat Correct! Just wanted to be sure it was ok for the amp. And yes! Thanku Billy

  • @TheBiggE.
    @TheBiggE. 4 місяці тому

    Did it stay working after this?

    • @tuckmeat
      @tuckmeat 4 місяці тому

      Still works. Use it all the time

  • @njack
    @njack 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. So many people have made videos, but finding simple text instructions is near impossible. Your video is perfect, short and to the point.

  • @yungsmile7546
    @yungsmile7546 4 місяці тому

    Saltwater dunking is the fastest way to rot metal. 10% vinegar/water rinse to neutralize salt corrosive effects.