Allstar Link OTG, Monte Sano YouTubers' Cookout, and How You Can Help Support Youth Ham Radio
New video: 3 phone apps to get you on AllStar OTG
If you've ever wished you could jump into the AllStar network without dragging a whole node along, this one's for you. I put three phone apps through a real on-air test so you don't have to — OpLine, RepeaterPhone, and DV Switch. Just log in with your AllStarLink.net account and you're on the air from your mobile device, no radio required.
I had Jeff, K3JRZ, give me a live audio comparison against my HT. The short version? All three sounded good — and honestly, I couldn't always tell I wasn't on a radio.
Monte Sano YouTubers' Cookout — Friday before the hamfest
This is the part where I need you to actually do something, guys. The cookout is happening Friday afternoon, the day before the hamfest, and it's one of the best events of the whole trip — good food, good company, the whole HamTube crew in one spot.
Here's the thing: we need you to sign up so we know how much food to plan. I hate seeing anybody show up hungry because we didn't expect them. It takes two seconds.
Sign up so we know you're coming. This will reserver food for you.
Help us feed everybody — and give back to the youth
Cookouts cost money, plain and simple. Every bit helps cover the food — and here's the part that makes it worth your while: anything left over goes straight to youth programs in the ham radio community. That's how we get the next generation on the air.
Check was cut today for $6425 for the @arrl teachers institute from the @hsvhamfest YouTubers Friday lunch cook out at Monte Sano. Thanks to all those who donated and helped make this a reality to smash our $3k donation goal! Next year lets hit 7K!!!! pic.twitter.com/uIKmDiVvj0
— Kyle - AA0Z (@kyleaa0z) September 2, 2025
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