HRWB 224 - 2024 Holiday Shopping Show

SHOW NOTES

​Vince’s 2023 F-150 Hybrid install video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP5PdgvrdOc 

Extra large mouse pad with time zones
https://www.amazon.ca/Anpollo-Extended-900x400mm-Dimensions-Rubber-World/dp/B07WR56MB9 

Night Buddy
The Original LED Headlamp Rechargeable Flashlight

UNI-T UTS1015T 1.5GHz Advanced-Series Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator Touch Screen

Klein Tools Impact Rated Pass Thru Socket Set (Mod-Box)
Part 65400 or 64300 ($70-100 CAD)
Perfect for threaded rod assemblies (¼-20)
https://www.amazon.ca/65300-32-Piece-Impact-Rated-Through-Accessories/dp/B0D2LQFHL8/
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General plug for Mystery Ranch Bags (man the Fire service stuff is amazing)
And Tom Binn Bags

Nitecore NU25 Headlamp
I use mine constantly and it does double duty when the power is out!

iFixit Moray Driver Kit
Very capable and portable 32 precision bit set to help you open everything from a MacBook to a QMX.

OMNIFIXO
Seriously, you’ve always wanted proper helping hands, right? These rock.

DeOxit – either the spray or bottle with applicator

Parts Candy test leads. If Soldersmoke recommends them, it’s good enough for me https://www.partscandy.com/shop

USB-C Soldering iron - Original TS101 Soldering Iron Station Kit or similar on Amazon - shop around

A Rode audio mixer or Elgato Wave XLR - Audio Mixer and 75 db Preamp

Leatherman Arc  US retail $275(!) 300 CAD Crazy but… LOVE IT every single day

INSIDE BASEBALL CHOICE (HRWB hosts beware) Elgato Prompter (Teleprompter, but easy) $379.99
https://www.elgato.com/ca/en/p/prompter

A Chonky Shack Battery (I’ve a 30Ah Bioenno) and HRWB DC Distribution Panel (or other DC distribution panel if we’re outta’ stock)

DC Lighting - puck, LED strings, dedicated lamps

IKEA VATTENKAR (desktop shelf/monitor stand - perfect size for radios)

IKEA MOPPE (Mini storage chest - Birch Ply 6 drawers)

Raspberry Pi loaded with HamClock and a display for the Pi

Red Oxx Micro Manager or Gator (come on, it’d be weird if I didn’t recommend a pack)

Bag of toroid cores Type 31 and 43
https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Ferrite-Core-Products-c21312657

StreamDeck
https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-MK-2-Controller/dp/B09738CV2G

Shargeek Storm II Battery https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Shargeek-25600mAh-Through/dp/B09NY8GN76/

QRP Labs QMX

Begali paddle (Adventure for portable ops) https://www.i2rtf.com/adventure-dual.html

Flex Radio dust cover for your Maestro

IC-705 USB-C interface board
https://shop.ihelpu.tech/products/icom-ic-705-usb-c-control-board-upgrade

Leatherman Responder (Not Rescue) or The XShear Great for the field
Or XShears
​https://www.amazon.com/Scissors-Paramedic-Emergency-Healthcare-Provider/dp/B081MT4584/

A CFT1 QRP Transceiver (for the CW Op in your world even if that’s you!)

Tufteln Kneeboard Field Desk (I never leave home without mine)

Tufteln Magnetic Covers and Cases (affordable and effective–covers for many models of portable radios and keys)

PackTenna 9:1 or EHFW (because George won’t plug his own stuff) 

A Pelican M40, M50, or 1060 watertight case

NEMO Equipment Moonlander Dual-Height Camp Table

Large mouse pad as a table top cover - Amazon Basics Large Square Computer Mouse Pad, Cloth and Rubberized Base

Mystery Ranch Spiff Kits in various sizes  https://www.mysteryranch.com/spiff-kit

ALL of the PackTennas  :-)

N6ARA MIDI paddle for Iphone / Ipad / Android https://n6ara.com/product/n6ara-tinymidi/

GeoChron - it fits in a stocking - not counting the monitor
 
Milwaukee Tool 2105 Aluminum 100-Lumen Penlight with Clip SKU: MLW-2105
$26.63 CAD (up to 35.00) 19.97 USD
https://www.amazon.ca/Milwaukee-2105-100-Lumens-Penlight/dp/B077PL2Z5C

GraphGear 0.9mm 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil (my all-time favorite for field logging)

N6ARA MiniSWR low or high band (perfect to pair with basic QRP radios)

Anker Soundcore Mini Speaker

A GMRS Radio
A Meshtastic Device

RigExpert Stick Analyzer

Klein Tools 56411 Flashlight USB-C rechargeable

Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash USB Rechargeable Lantern
https://www.goalzero.com/collections/lanterns/products/lighthouse-micro-flash-usb-rechargeable-lantern

ARRL Handbook
https://www.amazon.com/ARRL-Handbook-Radio-Communications-101st/dp/1625952074/

Klien tool flashlight
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/flashlights-and-work-lights/rechargeable-waterproof-led-pocket-light-lanyard

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