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Ham2K Portable Logger
https://polo.ham2k.com

PackTenna and the Sierra Radio Systems Station Controller
Now available from Martin Lynch & Sons in the UK and Europe
old
PackTenna
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=packtenna

Station Controller
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/accessories/accessories-by-manufacturer/sierra-radio-systems

Brass Knuckle Gang Website
https://www.bkg.club/

FX4CR Transceiver
https://bg2fx.com/fx-4cr-transceiver-prod 

The kneeboard that Vince uses
https://www.printables.com/model/874685-ham-radio-kneeboard/files 
Alternately order one from Tufteln
https://tufteln.com/products/knee-board-field-desk 

CTR2-Max controller from Lynovation announced
https://ctr2.lynovation.com/ctr2-max/ 

USB-C charging solution for 20V batteries
https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/product/dcb094k/20v-max-flexvolt-5-amp-usb-charging-kit 

How to modify a Quansheng for CW/SSB
https://briand.github.io/cw-firmware-docs/ 

The Broke Ham’s video on modifying Quansheng Mini-Kong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drp8-Q8KoRU&t=812s 

KI7QCF and Brass Knuckle Gang interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02GH0MKYRiM 

One CW Question: The Distilled Edition
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCPGppOaAkqQ 

Sofas on the Air with episode with K4SWL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgQxrH01Q3Y 

IC-7110 release video live from Tokyo Ham Fair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-h38RUrhJM

Link to video of this episode
https://youtu.be/C9ivLdd6a9c

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CSN Technologies main site
http://www.igatemini.com
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CTR2-Max controller from Lynovation announced
https://ctr2.lynovation.com/ctr2-max/ 

Sub-Lunar Products
https://sub-lunar.com/products

Tripod Bag (for masts and whip)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TNXGL8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Rez Antennas Compact 17’ SS Whip
https://www.rezantenna.com/product-page/z-17-compact

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Digikey power outlet strips
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ham-radio-workbench-podcast/HRWB101/15822288?s=N4IgTCBcDaIBYCcDuAjAtARgAwZAXQF8g 


AllStarLink Donations
https://www.allstarlink.org/about/donate.php

If you can volunteer 
volunteer@allstarlink.net

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Repeater-Builder website
https://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/index.html 

Rez Antennas (Z)-17CSS compact 17’ whip
https://www.rezantenna.com/product-page/z-17-compact

KXUSBC2 USB-C charging board for KX2
https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

Vince’s 500th Canadian Activation article
https://qrper.com/2026/07/the-best-laid-plans-do-work-out-after-you-pivot-a-few-times 

VK3IL Paddle
https://ve6lk.com/shop/vk3il-morse-paddle/ 

KE8PTX Mike Roberge KX3 antenna mounts
https://www.printables.com/model/1283727-clamp-mount-for-elecraft-ax3-antenna-updated 

Pushover Software
https://pushover.net/

Cotton Hyker 25L
https://www.cottoncarrier.com/en-ca/products/hyker-25l-black 

Silicone Cable ties:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5RM6NLP
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FVSJWNHV 

Tripod carrying case
https://www.google.com/search?ibp=oshop&q=Universal+Studio+Photography+Light+Stand+Tripod+Carrying+Bag+with+Shoulder+Strap,+Medium,+Black,+Size:+23+x+20+x+2&prds=headlineOfferDocid:10016114143344159862,imageDocid:3939995602337888839,productid:10016114143344159862,pvo:25,pvt:hg&pvorigin=25&hl=en&gl=us&udm=28&shem=epsd1,pvflt&shndl=37&shmd=H4sIAAAAAAAA_7WMwU7CQBRFo93xCa7eBzQUi2m0CSHQolHRGAqGhI1DZ5x5tjNTpq9KWflf7vpl1o9wczfnnDv4OR-4jcFP4WpWQkYNRwsvypKVjlWqhSVKRT1ghsPaYWU5JMy5Fo2EOZPwhaQgU7YpuXC911c-PAmOjfZhXrK88CHDk4ghHMMRwtHfXOwUURUHAY2HsiZGmA9zqwPUTIp6epjQ3sSzZ35zl6-vy9eURLJlo3fNZ4e0Dq_20SZKlw-PbhUt0KzuLwtR3Gq1KD6SsFXxf55vO--t846d933Web93E6voPgEAAA&shmds=v1_ARwrE20eZCqPTgcJJrcdZP4JXT1HgB4OvHVRUZuCFLGZlRuHnQ&source=sh/x/prdct/hdr/m1/1 

Alternative tripod bag:
https://www.amazon.com/PATIKIL-Monopod-Carrying-Shoulder-Portable/dp/B0C6TNXGL8/ref=sr_1_20

AllStar System
https://allstarlink.org/

M0HOY
https://stats.allstarlink.org/stats/41689/networkMap

iOS app
https://repeaterphone.com/

44Net Connect for AllStarLink
https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/44net-connect/

Multiple Nodes on the Same LAN
https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/multinodesnetwork/

SIP/VoIP Phone
https://allstarlink.github.io/adv-topics/sip-phone/

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There are many good examples of noise reduction on Dave’s website. Look at the section entitled Selecting a Signal from the Clutter Using Spatial Filtering
https://ab7e.com/ 

The applications are called Spatial Signal Filter and Noise Nuller
https://ab7e.com/ 
Amazon Solar Cooker link
https://www.amazon.com/ShaiVrissian-Parabolic-Concentrating-700-1000%C2%B0c-Temperature/dp/B0H41MP1MZ/ref=sr_1_10

Caltopo online topographic maps
https://caltopo.com/map.html 

Tunnel mtn links (mentioned at 45 minutes)
VINCE

N7KOM ultralight traps
https://ko-fi.com/s/dd65bda269 (US orders)
https://ve6lk.com/shop/microlight-traps/ (Canadian orders)

Stanage Edge Hike
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanage_Edge 

Portcurno Museum of Global Communications
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porthcurno 

Marconi Center - Poldhu ARC
https://marconi-centre-poldhu.org.uk/ 

Thunderstruck book
https://eriklarsonbooks.com/book/thunderstruck/ 

FlexRadio Diversity - listen in Stereo Headphones
https://youtu.be/BDZqIASwCNU?si=J0YWOC-L7EpCtuyl

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Icom IC-215 bookshelf radio
https://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic215.htm 

Paul’s QRPer.com article
https://qrper.com/2026/06/tippecanoe-and-pota-too-or-a-tale-of-two-activations/

Halikey Firmware Updater
https://static.electronics.halibut.com/HaliKey-Flasher/ 

AMSAT
https://www.amsat.org/

WA5JVB “Cheap wooden yagi” article from ARRL (PDF warning)
https://www.arrl.org/files/file/WA5VJB%20Cheap%20Yagis%20--%20Wood%20Boom.pdf

Elk Log-periodic antennas for satellite use;
https://elkantennas.com/

Drew’s email address - if you can connect him with payload providers
aglasbrenner@amsat.org

If you want to be an AMSAT Ambassador:
info@amsat.org

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Pete K6TRK’s blog. I (Vince) am very humbled to read this. For your most kind words, Thank you Pete!
https://peteg.me/posts/pota-us-5633-carlsbad-state-beach/

Werewolf VFlex USB-C PD trigger system
https://werewolf.us/

Metal Earth Metal Kits
https://www.metalearth.com/

RT Systems Programming Software
https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/

Savotta Niukka 20L: 
https://www.savotta.fi/products/niukka-20l

Sierra Radio Systems - Argus repeater monitor, iShareRadio and Station Controller
https://www.packtenna.com/srs.html#/

QRP Guys kits:
https://qrpguys.com/

QRP Kits
https://www.qrpkits.com/index.html

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Loc-Line (the original, there are many copies)
https://www.loc-line.com/ 

Printed case for Pinecil soldering iron
https://www.printables.com/model/345083-rugged-multipart-pinecilts100ts80-case-v2/files    

3D Printed case for the Pinecil and the Omnifixo
https://www.printables.com/model/307391-omnifixo-pinecil-case    

Werewolf VFlex starter kit
https://werewolf.us/collections/werewolf-products/products/vflex-3-pack-starter-kit 

Notes from Lynn:
My website product page: https://ctr2.lynovation.com/ctr2-product-line/
The Configuration files page: https://ctr2.lynovation.com/category/download/config/
The ARRL article reprint page: https://ctr2.lynovation.com/article-reprints/
Apps that support for MIDI or HID control

• AetherSDR (Jeremy, KK7GWY) – Linux/Mac/Windows Flex app – supports MIDI - https://github.com/ten9876/AetherSDR

• OnlineRemoteRadio.com (Jay, K7GFH) – Browser based Flex remote control app that supports multiple users – supports HID - https://onlineremoteradio.com/
• RimuSDR, pronounced Ree-Moo, (Simon, NV0E) – Linux Flex app – working to add on MIDI control - https://rimusystems.com/
• Hams.Live (Robert, W5IUA) – a multi-SDR receiver app the runs in OBS Studio – It allows you to monitor several WebSDR receivers and use CTR2-MIDI to instantly switch receivers. https://hams.Live
• RemoteTx (Marcus, AK7MG) – remote control app for Icoms, Yaesu FT991, and Elecraft radios - https://remotetx.net
• RemoteHamRadio – remote Flex radio network – many superstations – support MIDI - https://www.remotehamradio.com
• All of Marcus', DL8MRE, iOS and MacOS apps – SmartSDR, SDR-Control, FT-Control, TS-Control, and K4-Control – supports MIDI - https://ham-radio-apps.com/
• Thetis – supports Apache Labs and Hermes Lite radios – supports MIDI - https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases
• SDR-Console – (Simon, G4ELI) – Supports many SDR radios – has some MIDI support - https://www.sdr-radio.com/
  
  
  

Also, I didn't get a plug in for Neil, G7UFO. Thomas covered Neil's USB-C charger adapter for the KX2. Neil also designed the 3D enclosures for my CTR2 units and he also builds them and sells them his shop at https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

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Radio World article on Conrad
https://www.radioworld.com/resource-center/awards/rw-excellence-in-engineering-award/conrad-trautmann-a-gentleman-and-an-engineer

Inside Radio article on Conrad
https://www.insideradio.com/free/new-svp-of-engineering-at-cumulus-as-cto-conrad-trautmann-sets-retirement/article_d0f619b0-e394-11ef-8de1-fb0f0ffd49d3.html​

https://www.seeedstudio.com/blog/2026/03/23/meshcore-vs-meshtastic/

Meshtastic products: https://www.seeedstudio.com/meshtastic-products

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