Baofengs for POTA and Contests: It’s Time to Re-Think FM Simplex Mike N2MAK 2026-09-22 | I'm on a mission to generate more FM simplex activity and I have an idea for a change to the ARRL VHF contests that I think might help. Thank you to @Radioddityradio for providing 2 of the HTs used for this Parks on the Air (POTA) activation during the September VHF Contest on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area (US-8623) in Springwater, NY. Baofeng SW-9 Review - youtu.be/CTVCjWwzreURadioddity affiliate link - radioddity.com/products/baofeng-sw-9?ref=n2makAmazon affiliate link - amzn.to/4hdEpSsBaofeng UV-29 ProReview - youtu.be/MWvBIKyst-wRadioddity affiliate link - radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-29-pro?ref=n2makSave $15 off $65 or more at Radioddity with code: N2MAKARRL Dual Band Yagi - home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2066877520Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/JeftennasIt's Always Too Late to Start Over by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Return of the Grouch: Northeast Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream September 2026 Mike N2MAK 2026-09-19 | He's back! The Grouch is returns for another Northeast Ham Radio happy hour livestream. But where will the conversations and libations will take us? Perhaps a galaxy far, far away...Check out and subscribe to our channels:Anthony N3SMD "Rabbit Ham" - youtube.com/@Rabbit-Ham Don "Izzo" W1FYG - youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse Eric N1JUR Amateur Radio - youtube.com/@N1JUR Live Free & Ham - youtube.com/@LiveFreeandHamMarvin W0MET "The Ham Radio Guy" - youtube.com/@w0met24 Matt N3VAN Radio - youtube.com/@n3vanradio Michael N3MFL "Tortoise Overland" - youtube.com/@tortoiseoverland Mike N2MAK - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK Paul AA1SU VT Radio - youtube.com/@VTradio Paul N1OG "The Grouch in NH" - youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouch Rob N1NUG "SevenFortyOne" - youtube.com/@SevenFortyOne Shannon KC1OHT - youtube.com/@shannonkc1ohtTodd W1STJ - youtube.com/@W1STJBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
New Pickle Pro Antenna: More Bands, Lightweight, and Ultra-Portable for POTA, SOTA, Travel, and More Mike N2MAK 2026-09-15 | On September 9, 2026, I took the new Pickle Pro antenna from Jeftennas out for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (US-6532). Use promo code N2MAKPRO and save $5 (exp. 9/30/26) at etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas?etsrc=sdt&coupon=N2MAK Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Which Antenna is Best? Tri-Band HT Antenna Testing, Comparisons, and Surprising Results! Mike N2MAK 2026-09-10 | Testing the SWR and comparing 5 different tri-band HT antennas for 2m, 1.25m, and 70cm. Save 10% at Smiley Antenna with code N2MAK10 at smileyantenna.com SMILEY TRIBAND 320A - smileyantenna.com/shop/p/fnw3258zkpt4fld-zrh97-369hr-dnk9h-dxg2a-jdjm8-9m3yy-7nka8-dsn7t-akzpj-n87br-tfcb2-l2l6z-dl4ms-pdnskRADIODDITY RD-371 - amzn.to/4gXtcEx or radioddity.com/products/radioddity-rd-371-tri-band-antenna-17-7in-144-220-440mhz-sma-female?ref=n2mak NAGOYA NA-320A - amzn.to/4hd5lBR RADTEL RHD-771S - amzn.to/4xGn1M7 SIGNAL STICK - signalstuff.comBAOFENG SW-9Radioddity - radioddity.com/products/baofeng-sw-9?ref=n2makAmazon - amzn.to/4xGabxjVideo on the Onyx Black Smiley Antenna Super Stick II - youtu.be/kAlP0RbRCwsBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
HF on a Tri-Band Baofeng?! Testing Harmonics, Power, and Shortwave Receive on the new Baofeng SW-9 Mike N2MAK 2026-09-06 | Testing the new Baofeng SW-9 from @Radioddityradio for spurious emissions, power output, and shortwave receive. Save $15 off $65 or more at Radioddity with code: N2MAK.Baofeng SW-9 affiliate linksRadioddity - radioddity.com/products/baofeng-sw-9?ref=n2makAmazon - amzn.to/4hdEpSsTo program in CHIRP, select Baofeng UV-17 GPS Pro as the model. Baofeng UV-29 Pro Review - youtu.be/MWvBIKyst-wRadioddity GS-10B Review - youtu.be/CeUPmymYtuYBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Portable with a Purpose: Giveaway & 46Climbs Fundraiser with Scout75, Plus POTA, SOTA, Hiking & More Mike N2MAK 2026-09-05 | Special guest @Scout75PortableRadio (Shane KD9NJJ) talks about 46Climbs and his efforts to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please make a donation at supporting.afsp.org/participants/Scout75-2026We will also discuss combing outdoor activities, like hiking and camping, with portable ham radio activities, like Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA). Learn more about 46Climbs at 46climbs.com Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)It's Always Too Late to Start Over by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Baofeng Did It! Testing Harmonics & Power, Plus Overview of the new Baofeng UV-29 Pro Features Mike N2MAK 2026-09-02 | Overview and testing the new Baofeng UV-29 Pro from @Radioddityradio for power output and spurious emissions. Save $15 off $65 or more at Radioddity with code: N2MAKBaofeng UV-29 Pro - radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-29-pro?ref=n2makBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Trust No One, Tune Everything: Northeast Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream August 2026 Mike N2MAK 2026-08-30 | The Huntsville Hamfest, Icom X-026, and more! The Northeast Ham Radio crew is back for another monthly happy hour livestream. But as always, who knows where the conversations and libations will take us...Check out and subscribe to our channels:Anthony N3SMD "Rabbit Ham" - youtube.com/@Rabbit-Ham Don "Izzo" W1FYG - youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse Eric N1JUR Amateur Radio - youtube.com/@N1JUR Live Free & Ham - youtube.com/@LiveFreeandHamMarvin W0MET "The Ham Radio Guy" - youtube.com/@w0met24 Matt N3VAN Radio - youtube.com/@n3vanradio Michael N3MFL "Tortoise Overland" - youtube.com/@tortoiseoverland Mike N2MAK - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK Paul AA1SU VT Radio - youtube.com/@VTradio Paul N1OG "The Grouch in NH" - youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouch Rob N1NUG "SevenFortyOne" - youtube.com/@SevenFortyOne Shannon KC1OHT - youtube.com/@Shannon_KC1OHT_M0OHTTodd W1STJ - youtube.com/@W1STJBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
23 #POTA Contacts on 2m FM Simplex with the 70W @Radioddityradio VB70-B and N9TAX Slim Jim Antenna 🤘 Mike N2MAK 2026-08-28 | A recap of the 2m FM Simplex Net on August 22, 2026, held on 146.580 MHz. I operated from in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for POTA (US-6532)Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
How To Add a Custom Image to the Baofeng UV-5G Mini with the Updated GMRS Programming Software Mike N2MAK 2026-08-27 | Here is how to add a custom image to the Baofeng UV-5G Mini GMRS radio with the updated programming software from @Radioddityradio. Save $15 off purchases of $65 or more with code "N2MAK" at radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak Link to programming software (Ver. 1.06) - radioddity.com/pages/baofeng-downloadBaofeng UV-5G Mini affiliate linksRadioddity - radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5g-mini?ref=n2makAmazon - amzn.to/4hUK54SPlaylist of my GMRS videos - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKRdSu_ICTpZlkxKgqcmjZn2uN0cEH3P&si=8C2r65A10yOlWPpbBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Bravest POTA Activators?! QRP POTA with Ben W2BMK at Sackets Harbor State Historic Battlefield Mike N2MAK 2026-08-25 | On August 12, 2026, I did a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation with my son Ben W2BMK at Sackets Harbor State Historic Battlefield (US-12624). On Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
What Will Be Uncovered?! Northeast Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream on August 29, 2026 at 22:00 UTC Mike N2MAK 2026-08-24 | The Huntsville Hamfest, Icom X-026, and more! The Northeast Ham Radio crew returns on Saturday, August 29 at 6:00pm EDT (22:00 UTC) for another monthly happy hour livestream. But as always, who knows where the conversations and libations will take us...Check out and subscribe to our channels:Anthony N3SMD "Rabbit Ham" - youtube.com/@Rabbit-Ham Don "Izzo" W1FYG - youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse Eric N1JUR Amateur Radio - youtube.com/@N1JUR Live Free & Ham - youtube.com/@LiveFreeandHamMarvin W0MET "The Ham Radio Guy" - youtube.com/@w0met24 Matt N3VAN Radio - youtube.com/@n3vanradio Michael N3MFL "Tortoise Overland" - youtube.com/@tortoiseoverland Mike N2MAK - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK Paul AA1SU VT Radio - youtube.com/@VTradio Paul N1OG "The Grouch in NH" - youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouch Rob N1NUG "SevenFortyOne" - youtube.com/@SevenFortyOne Shannon KC1OHT - youtube.com/@Shannon_KC1OHT_M0OHTTodd W1STJ - youtube.com/@W1STJBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
2 Meter FM Simplex Net on August 22, 2026 using the 70W Radioddity VB70-B and N9TAX Slim Jim Antenna Mike N2MAK 2026-08-23 | Livestream of the 2m FM Simplex Net in the Rochester, NY region, on Saturday, August 22, 2026 starting at 9:00 a.m. EDT on 146.580 MHz. I serve as net control and operate from in the Eric Canalway National Heritage Corridor (POTA US-6532, FN13ea). Thank you to @Radioddityradio for providing the VB70-B transceiver that I used for this. My Gear:Radioddity VB70-B transceiver - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-vb70-b?ref=n2makN9TAX Slim Jim antenna - n9taxlabs.com/products/dual-band-2m-70cm-standard-slim-jim-antenna-no-integrated-cable?variant=51928364482846SOTABEAMS Tactical 7000hds mast - sotabeams.co.uk/tactical-7000hds-compact-heavy-duty-7-m-23-ft-mastLocal Clubs:Rochester Amateur Radio Association - rochesterham.orgRochester VHF Group - rvhfg.orgBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
HT Antennamaxxing! Tropospheric Ducting Contacts From Under a Bridge with @Radioddityradio GA-5WB Mike N2MAK 2026-08-22 | Getting some Tropospheric Ducting near Lake Ontario in Henderson, NY while using the Radioddity GA-5WB HT and the TWAYRDIO RH660S antenna. Radioddity GA-5WB HT - radioddity.com/collections/amateur-radios/products/radioddity-ga-5wb?ref=n2makTWAYRDIO RH660S antenna - amzn.to/4xJxO7TBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
POTA Bag Roast Loadout: What am I missing here and what needs to go? Mike N2MAK 2026-08-20 | Here's what's in the POTA bag that I keep in my car, so I'm ready to activate if I get the opportunity. Submit yours for the POTA Bag Roast by August 23, 2026 at www.n1jur.com. Tune in and watch the roast livestream on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT on the channels for @N1JUR and @Shannon_KC1OHT_M0OHT. See my My POTA Bag list Amazon - amazon.com/shop/miken2mak/list/KM8OWQLNAAO?ref_=aipsflistReliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK or save 15% on the 56:1 EFHW with code N2MAK561) W0AEZ Icom Battery - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)M4x10mm Knurled Thumb Screws (for MFJ hamsticks) - amzn.to/4gUvS4y#10-32 x 1/2" Thumb Screw (for Shark hamsticks) - amzn.to/4qnlVSqPeovi Cage and SideKX Cover - peovi.com/collections/ic-705 Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
HT Antennamaxxing! Smiley Antenna Onyx Black Super Stick II Reviewed & Compared to TWAYRDIO RH660S Mike N2MAK 2026-08-18 | Review and testing of the Onyx Black Super Stick II from Smiley Antenna that I used to make a 96-mile contact on an HT. It is a 5/8-wave fully extended and a 1/4-wave when collapsed. I also compare it to the TWAYRDIO RH660S antenna. Smiley Antenna Super Stick II Onyx Edition - smileyantenna.squarespace.com/shop/p/oynx-superstick-ii-146-170-mhzRadioddity GA-5WB HT - radioddity.com/collections/amateur-radios/products/radioddity-ga-5wb?ref=n2makTWAYRDIO RH660S antenna - amzn.to/4xJxO7TBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Radio & Wave Therapy: Smiley Antenna Onyx Black Super Stick II & Radioddity GA-5WB on Lake Ontario Mike N2MAK 2026-08-15 | On the shores of Lake Ontario, the Onyx Black Super Stick II from Smiley Antenna and Radioddity GA-5WB HT. Smiley Antenna Super Stick II Onyx Edition - smileyantenna.squarespace.com/shop/p/oynx-superstick-ii-146-170-mhzRadioddity GA-5WB HT - radioddity.com/collections/amateur-radios/products/radioddity-ga-5wb?ref=n2makBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
Testing a Radioddity CB-5000 (AnyTone AT-5000) for Power Output, Harmonics, and Occupied Bandwidth Mike N2MAK 2026-08-13 | Testing the Radioddity CB-5000 (same as the AnyTone AT-5000) for power output, harmonics, and occupied bandwidth while this radio is still unmodified. @Radioddityradio affiliate links:CB-5000 radio - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-cb-5000?ref=n2makPS30 power supply - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-ps30-switching-power-supply?ref=n2makVideo from @TheSmokinApe on testing occupied bandwidth with a TinySA - youtube.com/watch?v=ATlgyWlTjpg Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Rochester VHF Group Summer 2026 Picnic and Tune-up Clinic Mike N2MAK 2026-08-11 | On August 8, 2026, the Rochester VHF Group held their annual Summer Picnic and Tune-up Clinic.Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
Improve Your Understanding of Antennas & More! Update on the Five Two Summer Reading Challenge #52SC Mike N2MAK 2026-08-09 | An update on the Five Two Summer Reading Challenge with the books I've read, my thoughts, and what I've got to read next. Check out my list of these books and more at amazon.com/shop/miken2mak/media/KP89T4WULZVHBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Radioddity PS30 Power Supply Review: Adjustable Voltage and Noise Reduction at an Affordable Price! Mike N2MAK 2026-08-06 | Overview and testing of the Radioddity PS30 Switching Power Supply, which includes Powerpole connectors, adjustable voltage from 8V-15V DC, noise offset, and more. I also compare it to a popular competitor from Powerwerx.@Radioddityradio affiliate link:radioddity.com/products/radioddity-ps30-switching-power-supply?ref=n2makGet the Powerpole Tester/Checker from SinewaveDesign at etsy.com/listing/4477680343/powerpole-polarity-testercheckerBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Surprising SWR and More! Trying the Radioddity CB-5000 and CBL-561 Antenna from Inside a Hotel Room Mike N2MAK 2026-08-04 | How will it work? I took the Radioddity CB-5000 and the CB-561 antenna from @Radioddityradio on the road to test in the car and a unique setup inside a hotel room. Radioddity affiliate links:CB-5000 radio - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-cb-5000?ref=n2makCBL-561 antenna - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-cbl-561?ref=n2makM916 mag mount - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-m916-antenna-base?ref=n2makAmazon affiliate links:Faraday fabric - amzn.to/45vROyFM4x10mm knurled thumb screws - amzn.to/4gUvS4yBesure to subscribe to @COASTALWAVESWIRES and check out his merch at https://coastalwaves.store/Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
First Look at the Radioddity CB-5000: Unboxing and DX in the Park Mike N2MAK 2026-07-30 | I took the Radioddity CB-5000 out to the park to get on the air with the CB-561 antenna from @Radioddityradio.Radioddity affiliate links:CB-5000 radio - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-cb-5000?ref=n2makCBL-561 antenna - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-cbl-561?ref=n2makM916 mag mount - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-m916-antenna-base?ref=n2makAmazon affiliate links:3M paint protection film - amzn.to/4bbFFCiM4x10mm knurled thumb screws - amzn.to/4gUvS4yBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Radio Shack HTX-10 POTA on 10m with TennTennas 49:1 EFHW Mike N2MAK 2026-07-28 | On July 25, 2026, I took a Radio Shack HTX-10 that I recently purchased at a hamfest out for a POTA activation at US-6532 in WNY. I used a TennTennas 49:1 for a vertical EFHW antenna. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
Great Scott! We’re Going Back to Our Technician Days - Northeast Ham Radio Livestream August 2026 Mike N2MAK 2026-07-26 | What would you tell yourself if you could travel back to the day you earned your Technician-class amateur radio license? Would you buy different equipment, spend more time getting on the air, ask more questions—or avoid a few questionable radio purchases altogether?In this episode of the Northeast Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream, we are firing up the ham radio time machine and heading back to our Technician days. We’ll talk about the mistakes we made, the gear we probably did not need, the opportunities we missed, and the advice we wish someone had given us when we were brand-new operators.Whether you just passed your Technician exam, are working toward your first ham radio license, or have been licensed long enough to remember your own beginner mistakes, join the conversation. What would you do differently—and what is the one piece of advice every new Technician needs to hear?Check out and subscribe to our channels:Anthony N3SMD "Rabbit Ham" - youtube.com/@Rabbit-Ham Don "Izzo" W1FYG - youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse Eric N1JUR Amateur Radio - youtube.com/@N1JUR Live Free & Ham - youtube.com/@LiveFreeandHamMarvin W0MET "The Ham Radio Guy" - youtube.com/@w0met24 Matt N3VAN Radio - youtube.com/@n3vanradio Michael N3MFL "Tortoise Overland" - youtube.com/@tortoiseoverland Mike N2MAK - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK Paul AA1SU VT Radio - youtube.com/@VTradio Paul N1OG "The Grouch in NH" - youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouch Rob N1NUG "SevenFortyOne" - youtube.com/@SevenFortyOne Shannon KC1OHT - youtube.com/@Shannon_KC1OHT_M0OHTTodd W1STJ - youtube.com/@W1STJBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
Amazing! The first 2m FM Simplex Net in Rochester, NY has 23 participants 🤯🤘#52SC #POTA #HamRadio Mike N2MAK 2026-07-25 | On July 25, 2026, I was Net Crontrol for the first 2m FM Simplex Net in Rochester, NY on 146.580 MHz. I operated from a local park in West Henrietta, NY (POTA US-6532) using an Icom ID-880H transceiver (50W) and the N9TAX Slim Jim antenna on a SOTABEAMS Tactical 7000hds mast. We had 23 total participants that spanned multiple counties. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK)
New Antenna for 10-20m and Even 30m? I Took the Pickle Antenna for a POTA to RF Around and Find Out! Mike N2MAK 2026-07-21 | On July 19, 2026, I took the new Pickle Antenna from Jeftennas out for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (US-6532). Use promo code N2MAK to save 10% and check it out at etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas?etsrc=sdt&coupon=N2MAK Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Jeftennas - etsy.com/shop/Jeftennas
Easy & Effective APRS: Using the TOADS Digital Interface & AIOC with DigiPi for a Digipeater & iGate Mike N2MAK 2026-07-16 | Thank you to @temporarilyoffline and @HamRadioCrusader for being awesome! I used the TOADs Digital interface and AIOC along with the DigiPi from @KM6LYW to make an APRS Digipeater and iGate. While I'm starting small at first with just a Baofeng UV-5R Mini, I've got bigger plans for this packet radio station with a Kenwood TM-271a and J-pole antenna. Links from the build in the video:TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKTOADs Shell - https://hamradiolife.shop/DigiPi - digipi.orgDigiRig USB-A to USB-C short cable - amzn.to/4eWlk6kDigiRig USB-C to USB-C short cable - amzn.to/4gCqMwsBuild instruction videos:AIOC - youtu.be/vgReaCUa0p8?si=cvjCR7DjZ9yjNxkQDI6 - youtu.be/yC-aY7o_cP4?si=UA-99cFRGClGjnXODigiPi - youtu.be/mY5NLZ0XBC4?si=q4Ukhk1HTjBpuNqu Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
220 simplex?! Breaking in an ICOM IC-38A at the park on the 1.25m band 😱 Leave No Band Behind 🤘 Mike N2MAK 2026-07-14 | I bought a used ICOM IC-38A and took it out to the park to setup and test on simplex and repeaters. It is a 25W mobile 1.25m FM mono-band transceiver that was released in 1987.Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Why These 90s Radios Rock! A Look at the Radioshack HTX-10 and ICOM IC-T81A Mike N2MAK 2026-07-13 | A quick look at the Radio Shack HTX-10 and ICOM IC-T81A that I recently picked up at a hamfest. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Choosing the Right Transformer for an EFHW Antenna: Why I Switch to a 64:1 for this Unique Antenna Mike N2MAK 2026-07-07 | There are no shortage of options for End-Fed Half-Waves (EFHW). After some testing, I switched one of mine to a 64:1 from Reliance Antennas and took it out to test during a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation on July 1, 2026 at Rush Oak Openings (US-5283) in WNY. I ran 10W FT8 with the ICOM 705 on 30m and used the POTA20 mast with the "Murder Spike" from @DudeTested. The new 64:1 EFHW Bugout is now available from Reliance Antennas at relianceantennas.com/product/efhw-bugout-641-40-10m-antenna Save 15% on the 56:1 EFHW Bugout including wire with promo code N2MAK561 relianceantennas.com/product/efhw-bugout-56to1-40-10m-antennaSave 10% on everything else from Reliance Antennas with promo code N2MAKrelianceantennas.comThe POTA20 Mast Spike Kit is available at etsy.com/listing/1825758475/pota-20-or-pota-33-non-h-explorer-zxpBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Perfect Summer Antenna for an ICOM 705: 2m & 6m Fan Dipole with the Hydra from @CoffeeandHamRadios Mike N2MAK 2026-07-04 | I used the Hydra, which was sent to me by Coffee & Ham Radios for testing and review, to build a fan dipole for the 2 meter and 6 meter bands. This will be a great antenna to use with my Icom IC-705 during the summer months with sporadic E and tropospheric ducting propagation on 6m and 2m. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
No RF-ing Way! How I Used this Antenna with No Coax and No Power to Check-in to the QRP SSB Net Mike N2MAK 2026-07-02 | On June 28, 2026, I used a 49:1 EFHW Bugout Mini from Reliance Antennas to check-in to the @QRPNet-Livestream. Here's the setup I used to make it happen with no coax and 0% power on the ICOM IC-705.Check out the 49:1 EFHW Bugout Mini BNC-M 20-10M Antenna and save 10% with code N2MAK on any purchases from Reliance Antennas. relianceantennas.com/product/efhw-bugout-mini-20-10m-antenna-with-bnc-mAmazon Affiliate Links:Mast - amzn.to/3T7dTR6Tripod - amzn.to/43YKo6vJoin the QRP SSB Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/qrpssbBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Giveaway and Review: SinewaveDesign Powerpole Tester and Radio Adapter Plate for Cell Phone Holder Mike N2MAK 2026-06-25 | I talk with Ross KC2LOC the who recently launched the SinewaveDesign on Etsy. He shows his Baofeng DM-32UV Radio Holster for the Standard and Extended Battery. Plus he shows his Powerpole Tester/Checker and Radio Adapter Plate for Cell Phone Holders. Check out his shop at etsy.com/shop/SinewaveDesign and use promo code N2MAK10 to save 10% (expires on June 30, 2026). GIVEAWAY RULES: To enter the giveaway to win a Powerpole Tester and Adapter Plate from SinewaveDesign, please leave a comment down below. A winner will be selected at random on June 30 or when the number of comments approaches 500, which ever comes first. I will reply to the winning comment and the viewer will need to email me within 48 hours to verify they are indeed the winning commenter. If the winner does not reply or choses to forfeit the prize, an other winner will be selected. Winners are responsible for any duties or tariffs on the items. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Got Attenuation? 6 Bands (6m-23cm) QRP in the June 2026 VHF Contest for a SOTA & POTA Activation Mike N2MAK 2026-06-23 | On June 13, 2026, I did a Parks on the Air (US-5098) and Summits on the Air (W2/WE-098) activation in the ARRL June VHF Contest from the Bare Hill Unique Area in Middlesex, NY. This was also my first Pack Mule activation and I operated QRP, analog only. Amazon Basics Speaker Stand - amzn.to/4eheqZ8Fiberglass Mast - amzn.to/4oBXRKSBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
How to stop getting error check failed on receiving B2 message in the RadioMail iOS app for Winlink Mike N2MAK 2026-06-21 | Here's the settings I changed to stop getting the error check failed on receiving B2 message in the RadioMail for iOS when trying to check in to Winlink Wednesday. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Northeast Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream June 2026 Mike N2MAK 2026-06-21 | The Northeast Ham Radio crew is back for another monthly happy hour livestream! But as always, who knows where the conversations and libations will take us...Check out and subscribe to our channels:Anthony N3SMD "Rabbit Ham" - youtube.com/@Rabbit-Ham Don "Izzo" W1FYG - youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse Eric N1JUR Amateur Radio - youtube.com/@N1JUR Live Free & Ham - youtube.com/@LiveFreeandHamMarvin W0MET "The Ham Radio Guy" - youtube.com/@w0met24 Matt N3VAN Radio - youtube.com/@n3vanradio Michael N3MFL "Tortoise Overland" - youtube.com/@tortoiseoverland Mike N2MAK - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK Paul AA1SU VT Radio - youtube.com/@vtradio Paul N1OG "The Grouch in NH" - youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouch Rob N1NUG "SevenFortyOne" - youtube.com/@SevenFortyOne Shannon KC1OHT - youtube.com/@shannonkc1ohtTodd W1STJ - youtube.com/@W1STJ
Avoid Loss from Coax, Adapters, and Cross-Polarization: 900 MHz (33cm band) for POTA, SOTA, and more Mike N2MAK 2026-06-18 | A viewer recently asked how I do 900 MHz. This video is a quick overview of the radio (Alinco DJ-G29), antenna (DMS Wireless 14-element Yagi, model: YA90014), and more. I cover operating tips and key considerations for using FM in VHF contests, including frequencies, polarization, and reducing insertion loss from coax and adapters. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Using the Smiley Antenna 5/8-Wave & Tri-Band #Antennas on @Radioddityradio GS-10B for #POTA & #SOTA Mike N2MAK 2026-06-17 | Testing out the Onyx Black Super Stick II and Tri-Band 270A antennas from Smiley Antenna with the GS-10B HT from @Radioddityradio during a Parks on the Air (US-5098) and Summits on the Air (W2/WE-098) activation on Bare Hill in WNY during the June 2026 VHF Contest.Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Preppers Delight? Testing the Updated and Previous Versions of the Radioddity GS-10B Multi-Band HT Mike N2MAK 2026-06-11 | Testing the new and old versions of the Radioddity GS-10B for spurious emissions and power output on HF, VHF and UHF. This is a multi-band HT that will transmit from the 17m-33cm amateur radio bands, plus everything in between, including CB, GMRS, MURS, Marine Band, and more. Radioddity GS-10B - radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gs-10b?ref=n2mak SMA Wrenches - etsy.com/listing/4442871609/3-pack-sma-finger-wrench-for-ham-radio?Be sure to subscribe to Carlos K9OL at @LifeAtTerminalVelocity Checkout my testing of the Radtel RT-900 at youtu.be/yHLGMHqO180Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)Investigations by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Why #POTA activators should stick to HF this weekend in the ARRL June VHF Contest #LeaveNoBandBehind Mike N2MAK 2026-06-11 | The ARRL June VHF Contest is this weekend, June 13-15, 2026. It'll be a great time to get on VHF and UHF with plenty of activity and hopefully some great propagation on 50 MHz and above. Learn more at arrl.org/june-vhf.Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKSmiley Antenna - smileyantenna.com (Save 10% with promo code N2MAK10)W0AEZ - https://w0aez.com?sca_ref=11447161.JkUz3aaxMT (Get free shipping--up to $12 max in shipping costs--with promo code N2MAK)
Portable Antennas & Signed Book Giveaway Livestream with Salty Walt K4OGO from Coastal Waves & Wires Mike N2MAK 2026-06-02 | Walt Hudson K4OGO from @COASTALWAVESWIRES joins me to talk about portable antennas. Plus, I'm giving away a signed copy of his new book: Salt Walt's Next Level Portable Antenna Sketchbook. I'll also talk about the Five Two Summer Reading Challenge. #52SRCWalt's affiliate link for DX Engineering - dxengineering.pxf.io/xLA4AyCheck out Walt's books and some other great recommendations in my list at Amazon at amazon.com/shop/miken2mak/media/amzn1.ideas.media.KP89T4WULZVH?ref_=aipsfmedialist Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 with coupon code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
Northeast Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream May 2026 Mike N2MAK 2026-05-31 | The Northeast Ham Radio crew is back for another monthly happy hour livestream! But as always, who knows where the conversations and libations will take us...Check out and subscribe to our channels:Anthony N3SMD "Rabbit Ham" - youtube.com/@Rabbit-Ham Don "Izzo" W1FYG - youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse Eric N1JUR Amateur Radio - youtube.com/@N1JUR Live Free & Ham - youtube.com/@LiveFreeandHamMarvin W0MET "The Ham Radio Guy" - youtube.com/@w0met24 Matt N3VAN Radio - youtube.com/@n3vanradio Michael N3MFL "Tortoise Overland" - youtube.com/@tortoiseoverland Mike N2MAK - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK Paul AA1SU VT Radio - youtube.com/@vtradio Paul N1OG "The Grouch in NH" - youtube.com/@NovemberOneOscarGrouch Rob N1NUG "SevenFortyOne" - youtube.com/@SevenFortyOne Shannon KC1OHT - youtube.com/@shannonkc1ohtTodd W1STJ - youtube.com/@W1STJ
Hamvention Boneyard Bargains or Busts: Kenwood TM-271a and President McKinley USA CB Radio Mike N2MAK 2026-05-28 | Will these radios work? At Hamvention this year, I purchased a Kenwood TM-271a and a President McKinley USA CB radio from the flea market. I test them for the first time to see time to see what happens and share why I purchased them. Get the TOADs Digital Interface, AIOC, and more - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAKGet the TOADs Shell and more at https://hamradiolife.shop/Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
Livestream Giveaway and Update on the Five Two Summer Reading Challenge #52SRC #HamRadio Mike N2MAK 2026-05-26 | The Five Two Summer Reading Challenge is simple. Read 5 days and 2 hours each week this summer. #52SRCBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
What I Learned on the First Night of the Five Two Summer Reading Challenge 📖🥃 #HamRadio #52SRC Mike N2MAK 2026-05-25 | The Five Two Summer Reading Challenge is simple. Read 5 days and 2 hours each week this summer. #52SRCBecome a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
Its Time For a New Chapter in Ham Radio... Im Launching the Five Two Summer Reading Challenge! Mike N2MAK 2026-05-24 | I know I'm not the only one with a bunch of books on a shelf collecting dust, so it's time to turn the page. The Five Two Summer Reading Challenge is simple. Read 5 days and 2 hours each week this summer. Leave a comment down below with your book recommendations! #52SRC Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
160m-33cm (900MHz) setup in an old NBC News van for KI1P from @LostNationRadio #HamRadio #Hamvention Mike N2MAK 2026-05-23 | At Hamvention 2026, I stop for a quick tour of the van used by Chris KI1P from @LostNationRadio, which is able to run digital and analog modes from 160m up to 33cm (900MHz). Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 with coupon code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
This Is What Makes Ham Radio...Hamvention 2026 Selfie Montage Mike N2MAK 2026-05-21 | For me, Hamvention is a all about the people and 2026 was another FUN time with friends. Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
Best WARC Band for POTA? Top Activators Share Their Favorites and Go-To Antennas for 12m, 17m & 30m! Mike N2MAK 2026-05-19 | At Hamvention 2026, I asked @KB9VBRAntennas, Kody K3KLB, @GraymanPOTA, Curtis KB3CMT, @K3JRZOnTheAir, and @HamRadioAdventureGuy what their favorite WARC bands are and what antennas they like to use for them when doing POTA activations.Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/joinLinks to support my channel and/or get discounts:My merch - miken2mak.myspreadshop.comAmazon affiliate gear - amazon.com/shop/miken2makRadioddity - radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 off $65 or more with code: N2MAK)Reliance Antennas - relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY)TOADs Digital Interface & More - temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK
