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My experience with the Talkpod A36 Plus has been horrible at every level. And, the firmware nonsense was the final straw. So now, my Talkpod A36 has been upgraded to the point that it can no longer annoy me again. Bye-bye A36. Product links: https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns/500.html https://www.federalpremium.com/shotshell/power-shok/power-shok-buckshot---low-recoil/11-F127+00.html

In this video I answer a very good question from the comments section on how the radio audio is distributed differently between the Walkers Razor and Howard Leight Impact headsets. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

My review of two Tactical Headset Kits for existing active electronic hearing protection units, the Howard Leight Impact Sport and the Walker's Razor earphones. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. Product links: Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T7QJ9O?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details TSVISIONCORE Microphone & PTT for Howard Leight Impact Sports Noise Cancelling Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWRDKCR1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Walker's Razor Slim Earmuffs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0WEFQ8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details TSVISIONCORE Microphone & PTT for Walker's Razor Noise Cancelling Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZP8QXJ6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

In this video I take a second, long term look at the Wouxun KG-935G and discuss whether or not it's still the best GMRS HT that you can buy. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. Product links: Wouxun KG-935G https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-935g.html MOLLE Compatible Wouxun KG-935G Radio Pouch https://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1389 Belt Mounted Wouxun KG-935G Radio Pouch https://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1390

In Part 12 of this series, I demonstrate the different radio locking schemes on the VX-6 and how to activate the lock/unlock feature. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

In Part 11 of this series, I demonstrate how to delete/"mask" a memory channel on the Yaesu VX-6. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

In part 10 of this series, I discuss how to attach a 3.5mm plug pocket spool long wire shortwave antenna to your VX-6 for improved shortwave reception via a 3.5mm to BNC adapter. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. 3.5mm External Antenna Plug to BNC Adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FM38R4Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In Part 9 of this series, I demonstrate how to access the Special Memory Channels (Weather, Marine & Shortwave) that are pre-programmed into your Yaesu VX-6. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

In Part 8 of this series, I demonstrate how to skip a memory channel from scan as well as how to return it to scan. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

An overview of the Specter Gear MOLLE & Belt Mounted pouches for the Baofeng UV-17 series of radios. MOLLE Compatible Baofeng UV-17R / UV-17 PRO Radio Pouch http://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1255 Belt Mounted Baofeng UV-17R / UV-17 PRO Radio Pouch http://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1256

My review of the impressive Baofeng UV-17R. The best $25 radio that you can buy. Product links: BAOFENG UV-17R (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7VZ2KZF BAOFENG UV-17R (AliExpress) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805702033414.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt BAOFENG UV-17R (Baofengradio.com) https://www.baofengradio.com/collections/analog/products/uv-17r-5w-dual-band-radio UV-17R Programming Software https://www.baofengradio.com/pages/download Specter Gear MOLLE Compatible Baofeng UV-17R / UV-17 PRO Radio Pouch http://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1255 Specter Gear Belt Mounted Baofeng UV-17R / UV-17 PRO Radio Pouch http://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1256

My review of the excellent Wouxun KG-XS20G+ GMRS 20w Mobile Radio. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. Product link: Wouxun KG-XS20G Plus GMRS Base/Mobile Two Way Radio https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-xs20g.html?matchtype=p&keyword=wouxun%20kg-xs20g&device=c&adposition=&network=g&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwib2mBhDWARIsAPZUn_mRb2-i-MC4-IrMe9pwsgbs_twEAs-1Jq7ZCCpiWWC1Y4SVCR_lDzgaAh1bEALw_wcB

The title says it all. Product link: Nope

More of rant than a review of the Rugged Radios GMR-2. I do not recommend. It is overpriced and under performs what other nearly identical radios can do for half the price. Product link: Nope

My review of the Yaesu SSM series speaker mics. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. YAESU SSM-17A https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=71-003392 YAESU SSM-17B https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016840 YAESU SSM-17H https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-017242

Quansheng UV-K5 output power test. It performs as advertised and expected on 2m & 70cm. Not as good on GMRS. Poorly on 1.25m. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

My review of the interesting & unique Quansheng UV-K5. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. UV-K5 programming software & firmware: (Scroll to the bottom of the page) http://qsfj.com/products/3002

Wouxun KG-S88G Output Power Test. It performs as advertised and expected. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel.

My review of the excellent Wouxun KG-S88G GMRS HT. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. Product link: Wouxun KG-S88G https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-s88g.html Nagoya NA-701G 5.5-Inch GMRS (462MHz) Antenna https://www.amazon.com/Nagoya-NA-701G-Antenna-SMA-Female-BTECH/dp/B09KS9Z6TQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IJENK0Q3FFSG&keywords=nagoya%2Bna-701g%2Bantenna&qid=1688446645&sprefix=nagoya%2Bna-701g%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1&th=1

A review of some of the K1 type speaker mics that I currently use. At the end of the video there are video samples of the transmit and receive audio for the speaker mics reviewed. All samples were performed at the same volume setting using the same radio for both the transmit and receive samples. The recording mic remained in the exact same position for all tests. Please be sure to visit http://www.spectergear.com/ Your patronage there helps support this channel. Product links: Commountain Speaker Mic - K Plug Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX4J3W8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details AnyTone Speaker Mic for AT-D878UV https://www.amazon.com/AnyTone-Speaker-AT-D878UV-D878UV-D868UV/dp/B08HPWNYYK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=B0REX0ME8XM4&keywords=anytone+speaker+mic&qid=1687284470&sprefix=anytone+speaker+mic%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Kenwood KMC-45D Heavy Duty Speaker/Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CJKZQX4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Baofeng Speaker Mic - 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/Original-UV-5R-Shoulder-Compatible-Accessories/dp/B0895PT3SB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3R6A9O3KATOMI&keywords=baofeng%2Bspeaker%2Bmic&qid=1687284274&s=electronics&sprefix=baofeng%2Bspeaker%2B%2Celectronics%2C143&sr=1-3&th=1

In this video I test the output power and factory antenna on my Wouxun KG-935G. This is followed up by testing Nagoya NA-701G & NA-771G aftermarket antennas.

In the previous video I neglected to test apply all test frequencies to the Diamond SRH77CA antenna. In this quick video I show the results for the SRH77CA antenna on 147.420, 441.000, 446.500 & GMRS CH-16 (462.575).

My output power & SWR test of the Wouxun KG-UV9P. In addition to testing the factory antenna I also test and discuss the performance of the excellent Diamond SHR77CA and SRH701A high performance antennas.

This is my definitive review of the Wouxun KG-UV9P. This replaces an earlier review that didn't meet my personal content standards. (Reasons explained in the video)

In Part 3 of this series, I give a very brief overview of HT antennas, the effect of poor antennas on reduced output power and why upgrading your HT antenna is a very good idea (In most cases).