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03-05-2020, 07:31 PM
I have a new video series on YouTube.
Part 1 link below to anyone interested.
[color=var(--ytcp-link-color)]https://youtu.be/yGlP0J4lsDQ[/color]
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03-05-2020, 07:31 PM
Part 2 and final episode link below to anyone interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fq3HGkUmeQ&t=1s
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Yea!  Buzz is back   Icon_thumbup
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03-05-2020, 08:33 PM
LOL !!! Great video ! Icon_eek Icon_e_biggrin Icon_lol Icon_e_biggrin ! Loved the discovery hidden in the antenna section.
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