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Random Wire 105 (August 30, 2024)

• FIFINE Microphone Boom Arm, Low Profile Adjustable Stick Microphone Arm Stand with Desk Mount Clamp, Screw Adapter, Cable Management, for Podcast Streaming Gaming Studio-BM88

Random Wire 104 (August 23, 2024)

• Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone,Black

• Behringer MIC500USB Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

• Hosa D5S-6 CAIG DeoxIT 5% Spray Contact Cleaner, 5 oz.

Random Wire 103 (August 16, 2024)

• 5K Ohm,Volume Control Potentiometer, 6 Pins Split Shaft Rotary Linear Dual Taper Audio B Type Potentiometer with Knob

• LM386 Mono Audio Amplifier Module 5V-12V Adjustable

• 0.1uF－2200uF Electrolytic Capacitors

• NOYITO PAM8406 Digital Amplifier Board 5W 5W Dual Channel Stereo Audio Module

• KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter TRMS 6000 Counts Voltmeter Auto-Ranging Fast Accurately Measures Voltage Current Amp Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle Capacitance Temperature for Automotive

Random Wire 102 (August 9, 2024)

• 3PCS MAX9814 Electret Microphone Auto Gain Control Amplifier Sensor Module AGC Amplifier Board VGA Low Noise

• 2Pcs Audio Amplifier Board, PAM8406 5W+5W Mini Amplifier Board Class D 2.0 Dual Channel DC 5V Digital Stereo Power Amp Module for DIY Sound System

• HiLetgo XL6009 Boost Module DC-DC Adjustable Module DC3.0-30V to DC5-35V Output Voltage Power Converter Circuit Board Module 400KHz

• Synology BeeStation 4TB Personal Cloud Storage Device (BST150-4T)

Random Wire 101 (August 2, 2024)

• D608WB Emergency Radio Hand Crank Weather Radio FM/AM/SW/NOAA Alert Portable Radio with Phone Charger, Bluetooth MP3, USB/Solar/Hand Crank Charging, Flashlight, Reading Lamp and SOS Alarm

Random Wire 100 (July 26, 2024)

• Beelink Mini S12 Pro Mini PC, 12th Intel Alder Lake-N100 (up to 3.4GHz, TDP 6W), 8GB DDR4 RAM 256GB M.2SSD, Mini Computer Support 4K@60Hz Dual Display/WiFi 6/BT 5.2/USB 3.2/HTPC/Family-NAS

• Blue R820T2 RTL2832U, 0.5 PPM TCXO ADS-B SDR w/Amp and 1090 Mhz Filter, Antenna & Software on Industrial MicroSD

• Shure MV5 Digital Condenser Microphone with Cardioid - Plug-and-play with iOS, Mac, PC, Onscreen Control w/ ShurePlus MOTIV Audio App, Includes USB and Lightning Cables (1m each) - Gray w/ Black Foam

Random Wire 99 (July 19, 2024)

• Powerwerx TMCG-72 Cigarette Lighter Plug to Radio OEM-T Connector 6 ft. Adapter Cable

Random Wire 97 (July 5, 2024)

• Digirig Mobile - Integrated Digital Modes Interface for Amateur Radio

Random Wire 96 (June 28, 2024)

• Zoom H4n Pro All Black 4-Track Portable Recorder bundle

• TP-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC, Bluetooth 5.0/5.3 Dongle Receiver, Plug and Play, Nano Design, EDR & BLE, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/7 for Desktop, Laptop, PS5/PS4/Xbox Controller (UB500)

Pinged by a Radio Vendor (June 14, 2024) and XHDATA D808 (June 21, 2024)

• D608WB Emergency Radio Hand Crank Weather Radio FM/AM/SW/NOAA Alert Portable Radio with Phone Charger, Bluetooth MP3, USB/Solar/Hand Crank Charging, Flashlight, Reading Lamp and SOS Alarm

• XHDATA D808 Portable AM FM SW LW Air Band Radio SSB RDS Multi Band Radio Speaker with LCD Display Alarm Clock External Antenna Grey

• Tecsun Digital PL330 AM/FM/LW/SW Worldband Radio with Single Side Band Receiver

• Tecsun PL680 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM/LW/SW and Air Band Radio with SSB

• AN-80 Shortwave Reel Antenna FM SW External Antenna Whip Antenna to Improve Signal Reception Suitable for FM SW Radio

• GA450 Loop Antenna, GOOZEEZOO Active Shortwave Radio with BNC Cable SW 2.3-30MHz MW 522-1710KHz Portable Receiving Antenna for Ham Radio

• Si4732 ATS-25MAX Upgrade Version 5.2B Full Band Radio Receiver, FM LW MW & SW SSB DSP Receiver 2.4 Touch Screen Built in 4000mAh Battery

First Podcasting Mistake: the Wrong Microphone (June 14, 2024)

• Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Mic for Recording and Streaming

• Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone

• MAONO USB Dynamic Microphone, Podcast Recording Microphone with Gain Knob, Plug & Play, Metal Structure, Voice-Isolating Technology, Cardioid Studio PC Mic for Streaming, Vocal, Home Studio-PD100U

• TONOR USB Conference Microphone for Laptop, Adjustable Computer PC Mic with Mute Button & LED Indicator for Video Call Meeting, Microfono for Desktop Zoom Skype YouTube, Plug-Play for MacOS Windows

Closing Notes (June 14, 2024)

• 13.8V 30A Bench Power Supply, Analog DC Power Supply with Cigarette Plug, Ham Radio Regulated Switching Power Supply, Noise Offset Control

• Powerwerx RGH-10 ATC Style Fuse Holder 10 GA Wire with Ring Terminals and 45A Powerpole Connectors

• Valley Enterprises Two-Way Radio OEM-T Power Connector with Anderson Powerpole Connectors, Length 18 Inches, Compatible with Most Icom, Yaesu, Alinco, Kenwood, ADI, BTECH, and Other Chinese Radios

Configuring the Yaesu FTM-300DR as Portable Digital Node (June 7, 2024)

• Mcbazel Surecom 0014-0154 PL259 Male Plug DC to 1.0GHz 25W Watt 50 Ohm Dummy Load

• Lenovo P510 ThinkStation computers, renewed

Noisy Fan Replaced on RPi 4 Case (June 7, 2024)

• Easycargo Raspberry Pi Fan 30x30x7mm, Raspberry Pi Cooling Fan Brushless 3.3V 5V DC Quiet Fan for Raspberry Pi 4, 3 B+, 3, Pi 2, Pi B+, RetroFlag NESPI Case (30mmx30mmx7mm) (Black 2-Pack)

Podcasting: The Beginning (June 7 , 2024)

• Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Mic for Recording and Streaming – Shadow Gray

• Microphone Stand with Shock Mount, [Custom Built for Yeti Nano Mic] Anti-Vibration Suspension Shock Mount Holder Clip Compatible with Blue Yeti Nano Microphones

• YOUSHARES Microphone Furry Windscreen Muff - Mic Wind Cover Fur Pop Filter as Foam Cover Compatible with Blue Yeti Nano

• Audio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

Another Week on the Road (May 31, 2024)

• Inseego MiFi X Pro devices including some great renewed units.

• USB-C to Ethernet adapters (make sure your choice will work with your phone)

T-Beam Supreme Development Board (May 24, 2024)

• LILYGO T-Beam SUPREME Meshtastic ESP32-S3 TTGO Development Board to go along with a Rokland T-Beam Supreme Case.

In other news (May 24, 2024)

• Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter

• BoYata Laptop Stand, Ergonomic Aluminum Height Adjustable Computer Stand Laptop Riser Holder for Desk

• Logitech Signature Slim K950 Wireless Keyboard

YSF: Favorite Repeaters/Nets (May 10, 2024)

• TECKNET Bluetooth USB Wireless Headset with Mic works with my Yaesu FT3D handheld radio

Booting a Stubborn Dell 3040 Thin Client (May 10, 2024)

• Edimax Wi-Fi 4 802.11n Adapter for PC N150 Nano USB Adapter

Hackable radio (May 10, 2024)

• QUANSHENG K6 UVK5(8)AM/FM/DTMF Walkie Talkie

• Radtel RT-890 Multi-Band Ham Two-Way Radio

Meshtastic T-Beam Supreme (May 10, 2024)

• LILYGO T-Beam SUPREME Meshtastic ESP32-S3 TTGO Development Board

• 18650 Battery Charger Set, 3.7V Rechargeable Flat-top Battery (4 pack)

Air traffic tracker (April 26, 2024)

• ADSBExchange SDR dongle

• CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 kit

Cooling my hotspot (April 19, 2024)

• Quiet 80mm USB Fan, 5V USB Portable Cooling Fan

Uninterruptible power for hotspot (March 29, 2024)

• Portable-Charger-Power-Bank - 2 Pack 15000mAh Dual USB Power Bank

Build: Nextion hotspot (March 29, 2024)

• C4Labs DRPi-1NSX case for Raspberry Pi 3 B+, Duplex MMDVM v1.0, 2.4″ Enhanced Nextion Screen

• MMDVM Duplex Hotspot Module Dual Hat

• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Board

• 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Power Supply/Adapter (UL Listed)

• Geekworm Heatsink CPU Cooler for Raspberry Pi, 8PCS Copper Heatsinks with Thermal Conductive Adhesive

BeeStation (March 29, 2024)

• Synology BeeStation 4TB Personal Cloud Storage Device

Project: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W hotspot (March 22, 2024)

• Raspberry Pi Case, Aluminum Alloy Protective Shell for RPi, for MMDVM

• Basic Kit with Pre Soldered Header Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and Mini HDMI to HDMI Adapter and Micro USB OTG Cable

• AURSINC MMDVM Hotspot Board (V1.5.2) + Antenna Support UHF VHF Support P25 DMR YSF DSTAR NXDN POCSAG

• OTG Micro USB Ethernet Adapter for Raspberry Pi Zero

• 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Power Supply/Adapter (UL Listed)

Synology BeeDrive (March 1, 2024)

• Synology BeeDrive 2TB

Project: Raspberry Pi 400 keyboard (February 3, 2024)

• Raspberry Pi 400 Computer Kit

Assembling a DMR hotspot from components (January 3, 2024)

• Zebra DRPi-1S .096 Screen Case – Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and Duplex MMDVM

• MMDVM Duplex Hotspot Module Dual Hat with 0.96 OLED Display

• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Board

• 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Power Supply/Adapter (UL Listed)