Offshore testing gone slightly sideways! 😅 This operator managed to snag signals all the way from the Dominican Republic on 2 meters—proof that great range is possible! However, the big reveal here isn't the contact, it's the *lessons learned* about new gear deployment. If you're setting up a new handheld, the advice is crystal clear: 1) Get the manual *immediately*. 2) Don't wait until you're on location to learn a complex new setup (like figuring out that APRS beacon!). Save yourself the head

New Ham Radio Shack Build Out Episode 5: Installing an Outside Coax Single Point Ground Panel

Build the Perfect Ham Radio Shack: Part 1 (Power Supplies, Radio Bench)

Build the Perfect Ham Radio Shack: Part 3 (Antennas)