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302 videos and 4.1M views since 2020. Radio reviews, antenna builds, field gear and setup guides, all made and tested by Dude. The YouTube channel was called Ham Radio Dude until it became Dude Tested, so you may know it by either name.

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Portable & POTA

$41 AliExpress vs $105 GigaParts Explorer Best Ham Radio Backpack - Reupload Oct 6, 2026 · 19:54
POTA 33H Spike Kit for Ham Radio Update! Sep 28, 2026 · 1:30
A Viewer "Cloned" My HexHub… and Made It Better | Built By You Sep 21, 2026 · 18:36
POTA Pounder.-How To Install Many Radials Jul 22, 2026 · 3:01
Homemade Popular Portable Antenna! Here's How I Built It⭐ HEX Hub Jul 13, 2026 · 19:39
I Built My Most Portable Elevated Vertical Antenna Yet Jul 2, 2026 · 5:47
This Quarter-Wave Vertical Is Secretly Half a Dipole (Part 1 of 2) Jun 11, 2026 · 30:56
The DX Commander Meets the POTA Performer! Apr 13, 2026 · 18:11
How to Build a High-Performance Vertical POTA Antenna Mar 20, 2026 · 25:02
Easy, Quick Portable HF Ham Radio Antenna Mount! GET POUNDED! Mar 1, 2026 · 20:04
E-Waste CONTROLS My Hermes Lite! Dec 30, 2025 · 8:31
Turn Your E-WASTE into a HAM RADIO Controller! Dec 23, 2025 · 19:36
I Made a Portable, No Mast Multiband Vertical Antenna - Part 2. (DX COMMANDO) Dec 1, 2025 · 10:38
Baofeng UV-7B: It's an Unlocked Radio. Nov 29, 2025 · 15:21
DX COMMANDO: Building a Fully Portable Version of The DX Commander(Part 1) Nov 14, 2025 · 14:21
I Don't Know What Happened To My Ham Radio Mast... Nov 6, 2025 · 2:18
How To Remove The Cap on Your LD6 Carbon Fiber Mast for Ham Radio Nov 3, 2025 · 2:16
4:1 REEL Antenna... Rybakov REEL EFRW Oct 9, 2025 · 12:04
Getting Started with DSP 2.4 Software Defined Radio and Unboxing. Sep 8, 2025 · 39:24
Get This Portable Ham Radio Mast Before The SECRET gets Out! Jul 26, 2025 · 9:15
GooZeeZoo JYR8010 EFHW Review. This is a PORTABLE antenna? May 14, 2025 · 10:43
The SPOOLTENNA Just Got BETTER – Quick Activate Mod! May 7, 2025 · 8:17
This EFHW Spooltenna Made Me Think Differently May 2, 2025 · 9:26
Flying Ham Radio: The Carry-On Challenge! With @QRPLife-AI4TB Apr 16, 2025 · 6:16
There Was No Point To This Video... Random Ham Radio Gear at a POTA Activation. Mar 15, 2025 · 11:17
This Portable Winder is Everything AND The Kitchen Sink! Mar 4, 2025 · 6:40
What's Inside a REEL POTA-ble Antenna - TEARDOWN video Feb 28, 2025 · 24:13
The JPC-350 Ham Radio Antenna - Overview Feb 14, 2025 · 21:33
How To Build a WAGO Dipole for HF - Portable Ham Radio Antenna! Dec 14, 2024 · 19:45
Do THIS with your Portable Ham Radio Mast Dec 12, 2024 · 9:08
Portable Mast Comparison: Gigaparts Explorer POTA 20 and HRD LD6 Nov 9, 2024 · 11:26
Mini Wire Winder for Ham Radio: Building, Testing, and Improving a Portable Wire Winder Nov 1, 2024 · 18:10
HRD Industries LD6 - Carbon Fiber Portable Ham Radio Mast - REVISED Oct 29, 2024 · 7:33
Mike Broke my ProtoSpike, So I made a V2.0. - Just an Update. Compact Antenna Mast Spike Oct 27, 2024 · 9:57
Free Field Antenna Books You Need NOW! Portable Ham Radio Antennas Oct 16, 2024 · 4:54
My ESSENTIAL Portable HF Ham Radio Gear & Setup! Oct 12, 2024 · 15:55
EASY DIY - Antenna Mast Spike You can Put in a backpack! Sep 24, 2024 · 5:47
I Built a Portable Delta Loop Antenna. Should I do a Build Video? Aug 21, 2024 · 1:01
Delta Dude - Portable Delta Loop Antenna for Ham Radio Aug 16, 2024 · 1:01
$41 AliExpress vs $105 GigaParts Explorer: Best Ham Radio Backpack? Jun 29, 2024 · 19:54
Grener Power 12V 6AH LiFePO4 Battery: The Affordable Ham Radio Power Solution Nov 3, 2023 · 5:51
Is POTA as Easy and Fast as Youtubers Make It Look? Aug 23, 2023 · 22:31
REEL POTA-BLE Antenna - Easy Deploy 40M-10M EFHW Aug 21, 2023 · 7:43
Improve Your Tactical Backpack With This One Weird Trick Aug 14, 2023 · 3:05
EZ guy - Ham Radio Antenna Mast Solution! Jul 26, 2023 · 13:28
The Ultimate Guide to Ham Radio Backpacks: What to Consider When Buying Jul 24, 2023 · 16:34
Easy Tripod Antenna Mount For Portable Ham Radio Use / Parks On The Air! Jun 9, 2023 · 11:23
Does Carbon Fiber Make Vertical Antennas UNUSABLE? Let's Find Out May 25, 2023 · 16:48
Field Day Testing: Testing Guy Solutions with the GigaDude 25 Carbon Fiber Mast for Ham Radio May 23, 2023 · 17:52
New Carbon Fiber Mast for Ham Radio May 17, 2023 · 20:06
Kwik Stik Portable Antenna Mast 17FT for Portable Ham Radio Use May 1, 2023 · 10:10
SWEET Portable Antenna: JPC-12 Center Loaded Coil Antenna Review Jan 26, 2023 · 13:51
MA-01 Portable Antenna: Make a 4300 Mile Contact with The POWER of this Ham Antenna. Jan 18, 2023 · 14:51
The Best Portable Ham Radio Antennas for 2023 Dec 23, 2022 · 13:32
SIMPLE 4 Band, 1/4 Wave, No Mast Multiband Vertical Antenna! No Mast "Commander"! Nov 24, 2022 · 8:26
Cheap Yaesu FH-2 Remote Control Keyboard Alternative from Ali Express, Does It Work? Oct 5, 2022 · 14:16
RAPID Antenna Deployment- Simple Ham Radio Trick Sep 24, 2022 · 3:59
K6ARK End Fed Half Wave - When Can You Get It? Where? Really 100 Watts? PART 2 Jul 25, 2022 · 8:59
ANGRY HAM - "Is The Frequency in Use?" SAD HAM Hates Parks On The Air Jun 16, 2022 · 4:17
Simple $3.00 Ham Radio Antenna. 2M Moxon Jun 13, 2022 · 22:00
HRD 4991 - Two Ham Radio Antennas and A Battery - All In One Box May 30, 2022 · 11:08
EFHW Antenna / Transformer Ratios, It's too Easy! May 18, 2022 · 5:23
You are using the WRONG toroid for an EFHW Antenna, Maybe! Easy and Quick Method to Determine. May 17, 2022 · 3:56
This Quick, Cheap, Easy, and Portable Antenna Mount / Ground Spike is a MUST HAVE! May 5, 2022 · 10:03
Homemade, 1/2 Wave Telescoping Antenna Mount for Gigaparts Carbon Fiber Mast. Durable? Apr 14, 2022 · 17:58
Malahit DSP 2 SDR Overview - I Wasn't Sure I Would EVER See This! Mar 8, 2022 · 18:03
I Did Everything Wrong While Operating Ham Radio / (PPPPPP) Getting Discouraged? Mar 4, 2022 · 18:59
Build your own Super Dude Spike - Antenna Mounting Solution Jan 18, 2022 · 14:26
Overview - GRA-ULT01 Lightweight Portable Antenna Mast Mount Dec 17, 2021 · 6:09
Retevis RT49P FRS Walkie Talkie - Overview and Demonstration Nov 1, 2021 · 14:27
Portable and Compact Telescoping Fishing Poles For Ham Radio - Goture Goldlite Oct 26, 2021 · 11:10
Xiegu G90 Overview - I love it (But I'm getting rid of it) Jun 8, 2021 · 22:45
Ham Radio Journey in Arizona! Summits on The Air with RED SUMMIT RF! May 25, 2021 · 14:26
Update on "Help A Ham" - W1MEW video. Thank You everyone... Jul 6, 2020 · 3:23
HELP A HAM! Send W1MEW a QSL Card! Please SHARE! Jun 22, 2020 · 1:11

Antennas & builds

FT8 Battle Royale for Ham Radio got a NEW update! Oct 26, 2026 · 1:11:47
One Shot? Free Shot!. Handy Antenna Gear from @SummitRadioKE2GYH Oct 22, 2026 · 1:41
I Built My Own Extreme Duty Meshcore Node Sep 28, 2026 · 11:00
Why are Carbon Fiber Antenna Masts Breaking? Sep 1, 2026 · 2:49
I Built a Solar Meshcore Car Node for My Roof (No Wires, No Drag) Aug 31, 2026 · 21:58
Flag Pole Antenna For Meshtastic and Meshcore - Comet KP-20 Aug 20, 2026 · 1:41
How to Weatherproof a Coax Connector (Most People Wrap It Backwards) Aug 15, 2026 · 9:56
HRD 25 Telescopic Antenna For Pre order - AVAILABLE NOW Jul 31, 2026 · 2:27
I Need Your Help. 25ft Telescopic Antenna. HRD 25 Jul 22, 2026 · 2:15
Want To See The Reactance Of My Antenna? Jun 19, 2026 · 2:57
Wait Till You See This Antenna in Action Jun 15, 2026 · 1:41
High SWR on Homemade 1/4 Wave Vertical..... Watch This First! Jun 2, 2026 · 1:11
Compare Ham Radio Antennas to Other Stations in Your Grid square. Mar 8, 2026 · 9:38
Build A Homemade Dummy Load. Dec 5, 2025 · 10:30
The Simplest Ham Radio Build You'll Ever See Sep 20, 2025 · 14:46
MUST HAVE: For Every Remote Flex Radio User! CTR-2 Dial! From @Lynovation! Apr 13, 2025 · 4:50
Building a Meshtastic Spec 5 Trekker / Lilygo T-BEAM Node. Mar 11, 2025 · 18:13
Moving Next to a Ham Radio Tower? You Should Be Worried! Mar 2, 2025 · 5:13
This Ham Radio Stand is AWESOME! Feb 16, 2025 · 9:04
Faraday Strip Dog Leash Ham Radio Antenna. Dec 2, 2024 · 11:54
"A Homeowners Association CANNOT restrict you from putting up a Ham Radio Antenna"" Oct 6, 2024 · 5:24
How to Add a Counterpoise Easily - Put A Ring On It! - Counterpoise Hack for Ham Radio Aug 5, 2024 · 5:58
Cheap CW Key for Ham Radio - Putikeeg Vs AliExpress Vs Amazon (TUMD CW Key). Jul 31, 2024 · 9:00
Quick Deploy - "REELY" Cool EFHW Antenna - Flatlanders Mirrors Jul 22, 2024 · 8:39
Perfect Twists Every time for Magnet Wire May 25, 2024 · 2:43
HELP W6LG - Worlds Greatest HAM RADIO Mystery Box! Exclamation Point Apr 20, 2024 · 24:54
How to Tune a 40M EFHW if 20, 15 and 10. DO THIS on a 1934-1079-ND Toroid! Mar 14, 2024 · 12:24
EASY Walkthrough To Build a 49:1 EFHW Antenna that does OVER 100 WATTS! Mar 6, 2024 · 25:44
Super Clamp For Ham Radio! Antenna and Radio Mount Feb 29, 2024 · 10:19
How to Make A Flexible Antenna - Like a Signal Stick (But Definitely not) Jan 29, 2024 · 7:42
My Ham Radio Install in a 2021 Ford Bronco 6G Dec 16, 2023 · 15:27
How to Unlock and Program Retevis RA89 with Chirp / GMRS / HAM/ / FRS / MURS Nov 27, 2023 · 10:31
USBPal! Charge USB Devices from LIfepo4 Battery! Not a USBBuddy Nov 10, 2023 · 4:49
NEW Retevis RA89 - Overview, Purity, Torture Test and Review. Sep 30, 2023 · 41:50
Chalk Line Antenna Reel - Best Wire Antenna Hack I Have Ever Used! EFHW, Dipoles, and More. Sep 4, 2023 · 7:32
I Bought the CHEAPEST End Fed Antenna on Amazon for Ham Radio Aug 10, 2023 · 14:46
I Bought the Cheapest Dual Band Yagi Antenna on Amazon! Aug 7, 2023 · 14:03
An Easier Multiband Vertical? A New DX Commander Concept. May 31, 2023 · 25:56
Tips on How to Build The Cheapest EFHW Antenna - (End Fed Half Wave) May 12, 2023 · 16:07
You Can't Work Them If You Don't Hear Them Apr 22, 2023 · 1:54
ZachTek WSPR Transmitter - Overview - Pretty Cool. Mar 6, 2023 · 15:20
How To Build The K6ARK 100w End Fed Antenna - Instructions 49:1 Dec 28, 2022 · 28:17
BD7IBI Telescoping antenna 20-6M - AliExpress Antenna Review $21! - Reduce Erection Sagging Now! Sep 20, 2022 · 15:20
Xiegu G106 Detailed Overview - The Good, The Bad, The Missing Aug 11, 2022 · 35:36
Larsen NMO 2/70B Mobile Antenna Overview - Will it 1.25M? Jul 11, 2022 · 17:18
This EFHW will DOMINATE the End Fed Antenna Market! Jun 23, 2022 · 17:21
Building and Testing the Hamstick Mag Mount Commander! Apr 25, 2022 · 11:08
The HAMSTICK Commander - Build a Multiband Vertical Hamstick Antenna Apr 4, 2022 · 21:49
Baofeng Antenna Doesn't Fit! Ham Radio Connectors and Adapters. Mar 21, 2022 · 7:30
ATU-100 Antenna Tuner from Bangood is really BAD! Feb 4, 2022 · 13:00
Easily Test An UnUn Before Deployment (9:1) Oct 12, 2021 · 6:53
How to Choose the BEST Coax Cable Type for Ham Radio - Great Information For New Hams! Sep 2, 2021 · 15:05
Build your own DX Commander! Multi-Band Vertical Antenna Jul 20, 2021 · 47:04
Yaesu FT-3D - Feature Overview and Discussion. I Won't Tell You If This Is A Good Radio. Mar 15, 2021 · 15:33
Ailunce HD1 - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. An HONEST Overview. Dec 9, 2020 · 16:32
RETEVIS RT-85 Manual Programming and Feature Overview / RT85 Part 3 Oct 21, 2020 · 20:53
4 Minutes With The MFJ-1026 Deluxe Noise Canceling Signal Enhancer Jul 11, 2020 · 3:50

Handheld radios

Elecrow ThinkNode M9: I Did What Other Reviewers Wouldn't Sep 13, 2026 · 21:04
Yaesu FT-5D Design Flaw? Yaesu FT5D Mar 16, 2025 · 3:50
Is the Tidradio TD-H3 the Ultimate Radio Under-$50 Radio Deal? Not Sponsored Condensed Overview. Feb 16, 2024 · 4:46
Tidradio TD-H3 - A Detailed Overview. Feb 8, 2024 · 30:49
Tidradio is STEALING from Yaesu? Feb 6, 2024 · 2:48
I Asked AI to FIX The Wouxun KG-Q10H! Nov 29, 2023 · 10:22
HACKED! - How to Unlock Wouxun KG-Q10H - Frequency Expansion Nov 21, 2023 · 1:02
HACKED! - How to Unlock Retevis RA89 (The New Way) Nov 18, 2023 · 3:28
Dirty Spurious Emissions FIXED - Wouxun KG-Q10H - Quadband / Crossband Capable HT Sep 15, 2023 · 4:36
Baofeng Uv-17r: See This Before You Buy! UV17R Aug 28, 2023 · 16:52
Watch This and Fix "PL2303TA DOES NOT SUPPORT WINDOWS 11 OR LATER" Jul 18, 2023 · 4:42
Wouxun KG-Q10H Battery Testing. Discharge and Charge Times. Jul 13, 2023 · 8:58
Wouxun KG-Q10H - Released Jul 10, 2023 · 12:44
Is The TidRadio TD-H8 Gen 2 LEGAL? Jul 8, 2023 · 16:58
Check Out This Baofeng! BF-18H / UV-18 Overview: Baofeng UV18r Jun 28, 2023 · 27:17
Yaesu FT-60R in 2023? Watch This First! Detailed Overview Jun 21, 2023 · 53:30
APRS for the Quansheng UV-K5! Utilizing The AIOC / All in One Cable Jun 13, 2023 · 11:05
Your Radio Programming Cable Sucks! - Get The AIOC - All In One Cable Feb 23, 2023 · 8:57
The Best Ham Radios for 2023 (and on!) - Mobile, HF, HT Dec 9, 2022 · 20:48
Well, This Isn't Good - Change Password Now Tidradio TD-H8 / ODMaster Oct 28, 2022 · 8:25
Tidradio H8 - TD-H8 - UPDATE! Sales Halted! Why? Oct 17, 2022 · 13:41
Tidradio TD-H8 Review - GMRS / Ham Radio - Don't Buy It Until You Watch THIS! - Tidradio H8 Oct 13, 2022 · 26:02
Retevis RT98 - Quick Overview - Ham Radio? GMRS Radio (Here Come The COMMENTS!) Sep 2, 2022 · 6:11
Baofeng UV-16 Overview - The Baofeng Which isn't a Baofeng, but is a Baofeng. Aug 2, 2022 · 11:19
Retevis RT82 Feature Overview - Dual Band DMR HT Radio Mar 5, 2022 · 36:07
Ham Radio DEAL? Don't Fall For This HAM RADIO SCAM! Feb 22, 2022 · 5:12
Baofeng X5 Plus - Best HT of 2022? FIRST LOOK Feb 9, 2022 · 9:30
Xiegu X6100 - Upgrading Your Firmware - How to Tutorial Dec 9, 2021 · 6:35
How to Mod Yaesu FT-65R MARS Mod / Frequency Mod - In Two Minutes or Less - Yaesu FT65R Nov 23, 2021 · 1:59
Retevis RB23 - This Radio Is Not FCC Certified for GMRS Use.. So I hacked it Nov 12, 2021 · 7:54
Overview and Testing - Wouxun KG-UV9D Plus - Great HT Radio in 2021? Oct 23, 2021 · 12:52
Baofeng UV-5X / UV-5G HACKED! - How to frequency MOD A Baofeng GMRS Radio Sep 10, 2021 · 9:40
BAOFENG UV-9G GMRS RADIO - Overview and Water Torture Test - FIRST LOOK Aug 3, 2021 · 28:24
Baofeng GT-5R - Better Filtering, Same Price Jul 8, 2021 · 20:50
Baofeng UV-10R - Best Baofeng Yet? - The First Look Apr 1, 2021 · 23:06
Retevis RT-47 - Waterproof Test, 2M/1.25M Frequency Hacking, and Tear Down Part 2 of 2. Mar 1, 2021 · 10:29
Retevis RT-47V / RT47V - Radio Overview Part 1 of 2 Feb 23, 2021 · 12:45
AMAZON is NOT coming for your BAOFENG, here's why! - Amazon Crackdown Feb 9, 2021 · 12:32
Baofeng UV-9R - Testing and Comparing to the UV-9R PLUS UV-9R+. Which Is Best For You. Feb 9, 2021 · 20:24
Do You Believe Everything You See? Testing the Baofeng UV-9R Plus Battery Capacity. Jan 22, 2021 · 13:06
Chirp Ham Radio Programming - An AWESOME trick Nov 14, 2020 · 3:30
RETEVIS RT-85 - A Deeper Look At A Great Budget Radio! Part 4 RT85 Oct 29, 2020 · 12:44
RETEVIS RT85 - Programming Walkthrough (PART 2) RT-85 Oct 19, 2020 · 18:49
RETEVIS RT85 / RT-85 A Brief Feature Overview - Part 1 Oct 17, 2020 · 3:13
Transmit / Unlock Yaesu FT-70D - MARS MOD Aug 9, 2020 · 5:13
Transmit / Unlock FT-4X out of Band - MARS MOD Aug 7, 2020 · 2:37
Is the Baofeng / Mirkit UV9R Plus Really 8 Watts? Really Waterproof? Part 1 Jul 26, 2020 · 12:16
Yaesu FT-70D, finding and saving Wires X rooms into memory. Jul 3, 2020 · 7:27
Programming and using a Yaesu FT70D with a Hotspot Jun 13, 2020 · 15:31
Yaesu FT-70D Manual Programming and Feature overview May 26, 2020 · 21:19
Where To Find Used Ham Radio Gear Deals Online! May 15, 2020 · 14:04
Yaesu FT-70DR Features and Review - Should you buy this radio? May 9, 2020 · 15:32
Yaesu FT65 Manual Programming, editing and deleting Apr 9, 2020 · 18:00
BAOFENG DM-1801 - Features, Technical Specifications, and Review Feb 29, 2020 · 9:31
Yaesu FT4X Manual Programming - Ham Radio Dude - Ep5 Feb 23, 2020 · 11:36
Making a Yaesu SCU-35 Programming Cable! Feb 20, 2020 · 16:44
Allstar SHARI - Configuration and Review! - Ham Radio Dude, Episode 1 Feb 1, 2020 · 21:21

HF radios

Getting Started: Digirig DR-891 / Yaesu FT-891 Setup for WSJTX Nov 4, 2024 · 18:19
I Tried Falling for A Scam on Offer Up (So You Don't Have To) Feb 5, 2024 · 3:31
IC705SMeter - ICOM IC-705 Bluetooth S Meter Using M5STACK! Walkthrough Tutorial Mar 25, 2022 · 15:05
Xiegu X6100 - MUST Upgrade Firmware? Feature Walkthrough of ANOTHER Upgrade... Jan 19, 2022 · 19:41
99.9 Percent DONT KNOW About THIS feature! - Xiegu X6100 Jan 17, 2022 · 4:54
Bluetooth and Wifi Now Working? - Xiegu X6100 Dec 30, 2021 · 8:38
Xiegu X6100 I/Q Out with HDSDR - Walkthrough Tutorial - Rig Control! Dec 20, 2021 · 10:51
Do you know what these 3 WEIRD issues are with the Xiegu X6100? Dec 17, 2021 · 5:01
X6100 - HACKED - ALL Frequency Mod. THIS IS BIG Dec 12, 2021 · 10:34
Xiegu X6100 Audio Receive Examples. Comparison to Icom IC-705. Xiegu X6100 sounds like GARBAGE? Dec 11, 2021 · 9:04
Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update - Did Xiegu Make it Worse? Dec 9, 2021 · 15:41
Xiegu X6100 - VFO Grind FIX! Dec 8, 2021 · 1:42
Is the Xiegu X6100, Production Ready? - Feature and Bug Overview Dec 7, 2021 · 29:51
Xiegu X6100 - Does CW Decode work? Dec 6, 2021 · 3:37
Using the Band Stack Operation feature - Yaesu FTDX10! Nov 30, 2021 · 7:10
Does this HamGear3d Protective Frame for the Icom IC-705 work? Nov 20, 2021 · 5:18
Peovi IC-705 Tactical Carry Cage for Icom IC-705. Build and Overview Oct 8, 2021 · 13:47
Locate RFI with the ICOM IC-705! Touch Lamps HATE this one hidden Feature! Aug 24, 2021 · 9:57
ICOM - IC-705 QRP SDR All Mode VHF UHF HF Transceiver Overview - THERE'S SO MUCH TO THIS RADIO! Jul 28, 2021 · 42:12
Icom IC-705 - Firmware Update! Easy Walkthrough Tutorial. (V1.26) Jul 13, 2021 · 8:50
A new Xiegu 6100 QRP / HF 50MHZ Radio.. FIRST LOOK? HAM RADIO RUMORS? Xiegu x6100 Jun 12, 2021 · 5:58
Xiegu 5105 / X5105 - A Brief Overview May 22, 2021 · 20:19
ICOM IC-7300 / WSJT-X FT8 Latest 2021 Setup Guide V1.4 or Higher Mar 9, 2021 · 22:45
Icom IC-7300 - V1.40 - Firmware Update! Walkthrough Tutorial. Feb 26, 2021 · 12:55
Yaesu FT-DX10 and WSTJ-X Configuration FT8 - Brief Settings Walkthrough Dec 18, 2020 · 9:17
UPDATE: First known problem with the Yaesu FTDX10? Loose display? NO! Dec 17, 2020 · 2:42
First known problem with the Yaesu FTDX10? Loose display? Dec 17, 2020 · 1:33
OLD TECH - MFJ-815A Deluxe HF Peak Reading SWR/Wattmeter - Overview Dec 1, 2020 · 12:57

Digital modes & software

JTTY Mode In FT8 BATTLE ROYALE? Oct 8, 2026 · 1:48
I Turned a Spotify Car Thing into a FlexRadio Controller... Using AI! Dec 25, 2025 · 9:50
MORE FT8 Contacts Now - Things People Get Wrong with FT8 / WSJTX Aug 25, 2024 · 5:34
How to Easily Program DMR Radios in 2023 Part 2! DMR Codeplug Jul 1, 2023 · 23:39
Guide to Installing OctoPrint: Turn Your 3D Printer into a Smart Printer! Feb 18, 2023 · 26:55
$40 Hamclock! Easy Setup and Instructions Dec 2, 2022 · 29:25
How to Easily Program DMR Radios in 2022! DMR Codeplug Part 1 Jan 7, 2022 · 31:49
WALKTHROUGH: Manually Programming The Alinco DJ-VX50 Jun 22, 2021 · 14:53
5 Things Every Beginner NEEDS To Know About Programming a VHF/UHF HAM Radio Amateur Radio Jun 15, 2021 · 9:51
WSJT-X Control Box Overview and Brief Demonstration Dec 7, 2020 · 9:03
Build / Make your own Alinco ERW-7 Programming Cable! Nov 17, 2020 · 13:03
MMDVM, Allstar, Ham Radio - How to Easily Connect a Node to Your Cell Phone Hotspot Jul 22, 2020 · 6:16

Projects & how-tos

@SpecFiveGear Raider - First Impressions Oct 23, 2026 · 3:01
Ham Radio Reviews... oh boy Oct 21, 2026 · 1:44
Building a Solar Meshtastic & MeshCore Tree Node (3D Printed) Oct 17, 2026 · 9:42
This was a Fun And Easy Meshcore Repeater Build! Oct 13, 2026 · 2:22
Know Nothing About MeshCore? Start Here Oct 12, 2026 · 55:37
I Messed Up Oct 7, 2026 · 2:46
This Started Out as a Cutting Board... Sep 30, 2026 · 3:01
I built a Node for Meshtastic and Meshcore Sep 23, 2026 · 1:52
Elecrow ThinkNode M9 VIRUS: What You Need to Know About the SD Card Sep 18, 2026 · 10:59
What Do You Think, @hamradiotube Aug 29, 2026 · 2:58
My Version of the New Spooltenna Product Aug 28, 2026 · 2:34
MCLite Install Guide: MeshCore Firmware for the T-Deck Plus (Game Changer) Aug 22, 2026 · 16:01
Ham Radio Outlet Security Incident? What You Need to Know Aug 16, 2026 · 5:14
I Didn't Expect MeshCore to Be This Addictive (LIVE) Aug 9, 2026 · 2:04:31
What's important with Meshcore, Height or Power? @meshcore-meshos Aug 8, 2026 · 1:53
MINI Toolbox Comparison - US General VS Husky Aug 8, 2026 · 2:29
Have You Seen THIS Mesh Node? Aug 7, 2026 · 1:23
My Bad.... Aug 3, 2026 · 1:39
Learning Meshtastic: Zero to Hero - Day 4 - Two is One, One is None. Aug 2, 2026 · 39:23
I Have An Addiction.., not even once. Jul 30, 2026 · 1:37
This Has Become My Favorite Watch. Jul 28, 2026 · 1:21
I Dont Want YOU to Get Scammed Jul 24, 2026 · 1:34
I'm Addicted To Mesh Jul 23, 2026 · 1:03
I Broke Hex Hub Jul 19, 2026 · 2:14
You Should Know THESE THINGS About Your Modern Morse Nameless Paddle! Jun 28, 2026 · 2:49
MRD Spike, Dude Spike, Hero Spike? How Its Made and FAQ Jun 16, 2026 · 20:15
I Built A Watch For Ham Radio! @watchgecko Jun 11, 2026 · 2:11
PowerPole Polarity Tester 15/30/45A Circuit Checker LED Indicator - BUILD the POWERPAL Sep 27, 2025 · 5:53
Bambu X1C JUST Dropped to $749 at MicroCenter Aug 31, 2025 · 1:56
I Tried the Heltec Meshpocket for 4 Months and THIS Happened Aug 25, 2025 · 19:37
Seiko Mod Build: Chaos, Lessons, and Wins. Aug 12, 2025 · 21:52
How It's Made: Nameless v0 Paddle with Modern Morse Apr 25, 2025 · 30:54
I Had No Idea About QSL Bureaus… Apr 23, 2025 · 5:02
HOW TO ELMER! Be the Ham Mentor They’ll NEVER Forget! Apr 14, 2025 · 2:45
It's Always Sunny In Meshtastic BOT Land. (Excerpt) Apr 10, 2025 · 2:53
TOP TIPS on How to Grow A Meshtastic Network (From Austinmesh.org) Mar 29, 2025 · 10:09
Complaining About the LilyGo T DECK PLUS While Testing my Local Mesh. Mar 28, 2025 · 20:08
Dude Tested: SenseCap T1000-E for Meshtastic. T-1000e Mar 20, 2025 · 19:52
The DUMB Challenge - This Meshtastic Challenge Will Help Build The Community. Mar 9, 2025 · 1:18:27
The Truth About Amazon's 9900mAh 18650 GTL EvreFire Scam Battery. Mar 8, 2025 · 4:01
Learning Meshtastic: Zero to Hero - Day 3 - Choosing The Right Node! Mar 5, 2025 · 1:05:46
Learning Meshtastic: Zero to Hero - Day 2 Configuring Your First Meshtastic Node (hopefully) Mar 1, 2025 · 1:40:12
Learning Meshtastic: Zero to Hero - Day 1 | Building Your First Meshtastic Node (hopefully) Feb 27, 2025 · 1:20:13
Liene PixCut S1 - Stickers Made Easy - Liene Sticker Printer Jan 25, 2025 · 20:59
Top Tips to Improve your Ham Radio Audio - Audio Excerpt (47 minutes) Sep 22, 2024 · 46:52
Fake Vs Real Yaesu Products!– You’ll Be SHOCKED by the Results! Sep 15, 2024 · 22:06
Walkthrough: Building an Allstar Node with AIOC, Pi Zero W 2, and AllstarLink - All in One Cable Jun 5, 2024 · 39:45
DIY Ham Radio Project - Inline Power Guard - Circuit Protection May 17, 2024 · 8:56
How We Can Help JIM, W6LG Apr 6, 2024 · 4:33
Simple Guide To Install PowerPole Connectors in 2024! Mar 24, 2024 · 9:42
Start To Finish: How I Make And Cut Vinyl Decals Mar 20, 2024 · 21:59
I Laser Engraved My DOG! Learning How to use a Laser Engraver with the Mecpow X3 Pro Laser Engraver Feb 12, 2024 · 14:58
Bulid a Battery Box For Ham Radio! Nov 7, 2023 · 14:51
8-Port USB Fast Charger 100W USB hub Fast Charging Station Sep 20, 2023 · 16:25
Ham Radio is Fun, Don't Make it Unnecessarily Dangerous. Apr 20, 2023 · 10:35
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I Taught My Dog To Use A Ham Radio Nov 8, 2022 · 10:53
LifePo4 Testing - Redodo (Formerly Zooms) 100AH 12.8V Battery Sep 29, 2022 · 10:49
What the Heck is a Resistor? Jan 14, 2022 · 12:09
Cuban Government Jamming The Air Waves? Preventing Communications? W7HU Speaks! Jul 16, 2021 · 17:23
GoodWill CW Key CHALLENGE! Morse Code Key from Thrift Store Finds! Jun 2, 2021 · 13:32
What's inside a $25 and $50 ARRL Mystery Box? May 28, 2021 · 10:25
New Attempt at Learning Morse Code for CW with the MORSERINO May 18, 2021 · 18:30
MFJ 1124 - Power Distribution Panel - Overview and Teardown May 10, 2021 · 15:41
Chunzehui F-1005 9 Port 40A Connector Power Splitter Distributor Source Strip. Is It Good? May 6, 2021 · 14:15
I bought Five (5) SUCKY Ham Radio Mystery Boxes from Gigaparts. Jan 28, 2021 · 12:46
Grundig FR-200 - Uses and Feature Discussion - Everyone Needs An Emergency Radio Jan 15, 2021 · 12:30
Setting Up IAXRPT IAX Client for The Allstar Network Dec 13, 2020 · 20:01
Building a Footswitch Interface for IAXRPT and Other Ham Radio Apps Nov 23, 2020 · 15:55
MARS / Frequency Mod EASY - Alinco DJ-VX50 Extended Transmit Modification Walkthrough Nov 17, 2020 · 5:38
Alinco DJ-VX50 - What's That Gas? Brief Feature Overview / Torture Test - Really Waterproof? PART 1 Nov 10, 2020 · 13:39
Build a Ham Clock for Fathers Day! Fun Ham Radio Project for Kids / Dad Jun 8, 2020 · 26:46
Allstar Link is Not Registering DTMF Tones Feb 16, 2020 · 10:37