“Microphones” is the topic for the latest (April 12) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Listen…and learn!
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VHF
Talking through a satellite from 15 feet apart
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Alpha 8406 – 6 Meter Linear Amplifier
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BaoFeng GT-3 Mark II Dual Band UHF/VHF
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Icom IC-M73PLUS
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Equipment
Xiegu X108G
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Elecraft PX3 PANADAPTER
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COMTEK ACB-4 Hybrid Four-Square Systems
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2-way RX splitter
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ATEX PTT Solution Available for ICOM IC-F3202DEX and F4202DEX series of ATEX radios
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PTRX-7300 Panorama Adaptor for the IC-7300
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Review
Baofeng DM-5R DMR Radio Test and Review
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Antenna
IOio Antenna
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SDR Receiver with a Slinky Antenna
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Handy 5 Elements 1200 Mhz Twin Loop Portable Antenna
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