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TIDRADIO TD-H3 Ham Multi-Band Radio$30NoneHam Radio handheld transcieverhttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lnSBIJ+xL._AC_SX425_.jpghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSK3YXVL/xrayCan be used to listen to 2 meter and 70 centimeter Ham radio bands, and NOAA weather radio. With a Ham radio license you can also transmit. To study for a Ham radio exam use the free site https://hamstudy.org/ . You can take Ham radio exams for free at Peachtree Dekalb Airport, details here https://atlantave.org/ .YesHam radio.
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NANOVNA LITEVNA64 Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)$190NoneTesting RF coaxial cable, antennas, dummy loads, and RF connectors.https://www2.randl.com/images/dataimages/nanovna/litevna64.jpghttps://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_8620&products_id=75669xrayA VNA is an necessity when working with RF antenna systems, cabling, and connectors. VNAs cost thousands of dollars used, and tens of thousands new. Nano VNAs have made it possible for anyone to have a VNA. The NANOVNA LITEVNA64 can measure from 50 kHz to 6 GHz.YesRadio
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TINYSA TINYSAULTRAPLUS Spectrum Analyzer$160NoneUsed to test the output of RF transmitters to insure they comply with FCC standards. Can also be used with an antenna to locate RF noise sources in the environment.https://www2.randl.com/images/dataimages/tinysa/tinysaultraplus.jpghttps://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_16990&products_id=76222xrayNot all equipment sold meets FCC specifications. A Ham radio operator uses a spectrum analyzer to insure their radios meet FCC requirements. A spectrum analyzer, when connected to an antenna, can also be used to view the RF environment, and is very useful in location RF interference sources.YesRadio and electronics testing.
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MILESEEY S50 Green-Beam Laser Distance Measure$99NoneMeasuring distances up to 400 feet to an accuracy of 1/16 of an inch.https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6129sQqcnQL._AC_SL1500_.jpghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL6B9LLCxrayGreen LED is visible in sun light and will work on shiny surfaces. Allows measuring distances when physical access is limited. Built in trigonometry functions allow measuring wall heights from a distance.Yes
Construction, manufacturing, home improvement
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AMZPILOT Pilot C50D-R M.2 NVME USB Docking Station$70NoneDocking station for NVMe SSDs.https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mg5YI1RUL._AC_SL1500_.jpghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNB7DBV/xray40Gbps USB 4 M.2 NVMe SSD to USB C Docking Station, M.2 SSD to USB C
Reader Adapter for M.2 M Key, B+M Key PCIE NVMe SSD Dock, Size for
22110 2280 2260 2242 2230 Enclosure		YesComputers
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Raspberry Pi 15.6 in Full HD IPS Monitor$100NonePortable 1920 x 1080 Monitorhttps://productimages.microcenter.com/687351_772590_01_front_zoom.jpghttps://www.microcenter.com/product/687351/raspberry-pi-156-in-full-hd-ips-monitorxrayThe Raspberry Pi Monitor is a 15.6" 1920 × 1080p IPS LCD display that
connects to a computer using an HDMI cable. The Monitor also requires a
USB-C power source. For full brightness and volume range, this must be
a USB-PD source capable of at least 1.5A of current.		YesComputers
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SolidWorks CAD software$45$45/yearCAD Softwarehttps://www.3ds.com/assets/3ds-navigation/3DS_corporate-logo_solidworks.svghttps://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-makersxrayTired for fighting with FreeCAD? Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for designing parts for 3D printing.Yes3D Printing
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T48 EPROM Programmer$150NoneRead and Program Flash and EPROM/EEPROM Chipshttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/G/01/apparel/rcxgs/tile._CB483369110_.gifhttps://www.amazon.com/ACEIRMC-TL866-3G-Programmer-Support-Replacement/dp/B0D3SZVTBX?crid=1LUZKNZEADQFZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b4yJCczZtyowPolGgrvG9S2l8621DAgNRv6gRDTHMNCyy0eK4KQJsrVs1hQ5yeSDIj6XA6xnIp6WSMB5FjCGJINiTgsa67nlMeKT7EbppbeJTOwydvt9f-V1RkihfvSQRf-b95Wgpci25kc9teKmAEiOETQxNGHIhQQWRUGFDUmwCIO9v6LbglgOM-y-ZmFK1TgPkoXLc7JgV6CO8_y_gOM77wCeB2C9Vh37O4o51mM.nadeSAbRYJL90Vs0GmVMa3DLk3KPvkWoRP3Nq4pBw68&dib_tag=se&keywords=eeprom%2Bprogrammer&qid=1762875090&sprefix=EEPROM%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-4&th=1commiegirAllows you to recover, re-use, and read both EPROM/EEPROM/Flash chipsYesElectronics
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Creality K2 Plus$1,200None3D Printer and Filament Changerhttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/G/01/apparel/rcxgs/tile._CB483369110_.gifhttps://www.amazon.com/Creality-K2-Plus-Combo-Full-auto/dp/B0F5HJMMT9?crid=I07E5V92NS53&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xJw-FFyH4_hsyB0yExccZFOExI7VTktjM0VAJDm_-10UAOdw92n_ZTbMPmN930JxWBw_Km0nRJKrfaiDYKrNUroHiDbp9TkX16xhfYXCSc-6B0S1SexyfBKPxiQLMj78E_qHKRG5yMm7wFDVpiqXTb6QBE3nzW6D6U5ttKw4gOfGFbLv7_cWQaCOZW98nV7EVVAQ0Oy907iHk3oeHIkYYoMnloc_GG2pUgnwJ9t6N84.0eVfiQhxGtZ98dPgSDfC7mZF3dJZCFU_gPrkUQdaRjI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Creality+K2+Plus&qid=1762875226&sprefix=creality+k2+plus%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-3commiegirOne of the best Consumer 3D Printers on the market, easily one of the largest that is capable of self-calibration and cleaning (350mm^3 print arear) and extremely fast and reliableYes3D Printing
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M5 Stick$30NoneESP32 Based Dev Platformhttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/G/01/apparel/rcxgs/tile._CB483369110_.gifhttps://www.amazon.com/M5Stack-M5StickC-PLUS2-ESP32-PICO-V3-02-Development/dp/B0F3XQ22XS?crid=HXSE3OBCMEXZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.klUnitJhiZfOpxQBawKLNC-WGcWN2GLHCSKubUeUB87YqkM9LZ4mk374oK6aOTt2L3IHDY9gIH_TZbVKwJ_vYMg7pxkGK0ON8L8NsE-O0rlm2Go5aQwVcG-V8y_aqglqf53-ljdGqpSscuWgJn1kkh2913hopbshBHVGbptewThEga7Z-v_4t8N6Hq-Hxmfr4iT3sXGFvZ2FhUV-T4usqSYO10WeWA15QpZDSJQJFQQ.UzBGp1MQiuv0Kq4yQCXli4MTM_3oq2UZPLRk65pjsVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=M5+Stack&qid=1762875362&sprefix=m5+stack%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1commiegirESP32 Dev Platform, easy to use for beginners, has a list of community firmwares available for easy setup, flash with Bus Pirate to use a an all-in-one electronics protocol debugging tool https://github.com/geo-tp/ESP32-Bus-PirateYesElectronics
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iCrimp Electronic Connector Crimping Tool$34NoneCrimper for Electrical Connectorshttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ti6J-abLL._AC_SX679_.jpghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195VXA10?th=1commiegirCheap and simple multi-capable electrical connector crimper, comes with 5 sets of dies for crimping nearly any connector you will run into, especially for automotive or home connectorsYesElectronics
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