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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Mar 11, 2025Tonight we review the Russellville, AR hamfest, discuss new all band resonance antenna project, plus more..
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All Things UnexplainedThe Alaska UFO Shootdown: Full Interview & Analysis with Balloon Expert Tom MedlinDescription:In February 2023, the U.S. military shot down three unidentified objects just days after the infamous Chinese spy balloon incident, sparking a global UAP frenzy. Was one of these objects a harmless amateur radio balloon?For the first time, we’re releasing the full, remastered interview with pico balloon expert Tom Medlin, recorded just days after the shootdowns. Tom shares insider knowledge on how tracking balloons work, the possible misidentification by the military, and what this all means for the UFO phenomenon. Plus, CJ and I break it all down in a post-interview analysis....2025-03-101h 28Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Mar 3, 2025due to Presidential address to congress tonight, we did not have a live show. In place we are rerunning this show about end fed antennas.
2025-03-031h 37Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 25, 2025Tonight we discuss Meshtastic, how to use, how to construct. Also update on our next pico balloon launches from the Arkansas River Valley hamfest, plus a recap of Hoxie, AR hamfest, plus more.
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 18, 2025Tonight Brett checks in from the airport in NY. Glen gives us a report on the Hoxie, AR hamfest. Tom talks about the pico balloon launch coming up march 8
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 11, 2025Tonight we see the recovery of a pico balloon that went around the world. Also tom show us and discusses his next two flights which will launch at the Ark River Valley Hamfest in Russellville, AR next month. We will also give a recap of Hamcation. Plus more.
2025-02-121h 27Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 4, 2025Tonight DigiPi. our guest is Craig Lamparter KM6LYR
2025-02-061h 27Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 28, 2025Tonight Russian wired radios, worlds smallest general coverage receiver, crazy free electricity gadgets, shack pictures, plus more.
2025-01-291h 52Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 21, 2025Tonight 3D printers, trap antennas, workbench microscope plus more
2025-01-221h 41Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 14, 2025Tonight Bob Brehm ak6r, cheif engineer of Palomar-engineering talks about end fed antennas. Hambot gives away a Heil handbook.
2025-01-151h 37Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 7, 2025Tonight we are using our new webcast software. Hambot gives away tickets to the Orlando Hamcation, We answer viewers questions about j-poles, and we show off our ham radio Christmas gifts.
2025-01-081h 34Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Dec 12, 2024Tonight locating rf interference from wal-warts, Check a fuse with a smart phone, Elmers answer questions, plus much more.
2024-12-182h 04Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Dec 10, 2024Tonight International beacon project, The quiet zone in the U.S. no transmitters allow. Visit from editors of The Dipole
2024-12-111h 02Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Dec 3, 2024Tonight we build traps for a 20 meter/10 meter antenna. Design traps and use a spectrum analyzer and tracking generator, or you can use an antenna analyzer to design the trap. We look at using the wouxun 220 mhz HT as a mobile, and discuss the future of the show.
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Nov 26 2024Tonight Brett talks about black friday for ham radio. Glen talks about the hobby of electronics. Tom is still out.
2024-11-271h 33Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Nov 19, 2024Tonight Dr Duino. Also tom talks about his trip to Rome plus some upcoming ham radio projects
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 22, 2024Tonight we show you a project where you can use a droid phone as a 2 meter HT. plus more.
2024-10-231h 34Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 15, 2024Tonight measure RF power with a scope. Brett talks about grms, Tom reviews all those free power generator youtube videos. Plus more.
2024-10-161h 38Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 8, 2024Tonight Brett takes us to a local hamfest. Tom works on a trapped dipole for 20 and 10 meters for a balloon flight. Glenn is back with us
2024-10-092h 03Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 1, 2024Tonight we have Parachute Mobile. Jump out of a plane and make vhf and HF contacts. Carlos Felix K9OL is our guest. Tom also talks about building some new solar panels for our next pico balloon flight around the world.
2024-10-031h 37Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 24, 2024Tonight tom builds a 220 mhz yagi, also shows new traquito tracker. Bill Brown joins us.
2024-09-251h 56Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 17, 2024Tonight Tom talks about building a 220 mhz remote base, Brett takes us to a couple hamfests.
2024-09-182h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 10,2024We did not have a show last night on sept 10th due to the presidental debate. This is a rerun from May 28 where we repair and convert an all american 5 radio to a transmitter. We also talk about getting on 6 meters with some simple but effective antennas. See you next week.
2024-09-112h 11Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 3 2024Tonight Tom reviews the Shelby NC hamfest, shows his portable operation in NC. He also shows the construction of a motorized LC antenna tuner. Glen Popiel repeats his Huntsville AL hamfest forum on microcontrollers.
2024-09-041h 58Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Auguse 27, 2024Tonight tom talks about yoperating portable in North Carolina, we try to show glens forum but have tech difficulties. Brett is trying to do the broadcast remotely from WY.
2024-08-281h 27Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable August 20, 2024Tonight we talk about the Huntsville, AL hamfest, pico balloon launch, plus more .
2024-08-211h 34Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Aug 13, 2024aTonight we discuss using hrd as a HF remote base. Also phone lines open for callers.
2024-08-142h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Aug 13, 2024Tonight we talk about remote HF base. plus more.
2024-08-142h 05Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Aug 6, 2024Tonight we talk about end fed halfwave antennas, random lengths, ununs, and baluns. We also put AI to the test about ham radio.
2024-08-072h 03Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 30, 2024Tonight upcoming Huntsville AL hamfest and we review the past Nashville, TN hamfest.
2024-07-311h 58Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 16, 2024Tonight Glen and Brett are out so we decided to webcast a rerun. Tonight we talk with Astronaut Doug Wheelock .
2024-07-171h 19Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 9, 2024Tonight we are broadcasting remotely from the blue ridge mountains of NC. We have guest from the upcoming Greater Nashville and TN hamquest.
2024-07-101h 15Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 2, 2024Tonight we pay tribute to our veterans by showing viewer pictures of their military service. We look at completed show projects of LC tuner networks, Update on MFJ, plus more.
2024-07-031h 59Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 25, 2024Tonight we discuss field day, Glen buys a new house and moves away, Brett has field day videos, Tom talks about a new project which is a simple LC tuner network with RF ampmeter.
2024-06-261h 24Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 18, 2024Tonight build an RF amp meter, hamfests, surprise box from MarkP, field day, plus more.
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 11, 2024Tonight build the Bias-T. plus we take a visit to world famous shortwave station wbcq. 500,000 watts
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 6, 2024Tonight, we look at building the 6 meter vertical dipole, the vhf contest, some big upcoming hamfests, building a bias T, plus more.
2024-06-051h 59Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 28 2024Tonight we open and repair the all american 5 receiver. Then we convert the receiver to an AM broadcast transmitter. We also have a discussion about 6 meters, the upcoming arrl vhf contest, how to build an antenna and get on 6 meters.
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 21, 2024Tonight review of hamvention 2024, pico balloon race to the atlantic, Brett sings another song for us.
2024-05-221h 59Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 24, 2024Tonight hamvention plans, silent key of good friend, coax loss measurement, exploding balloon, and much more.
2024-05-151h 30Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 7, 2024Tonight we build a 6 meter j-pole, also test rg-8x with analyzer to see how it matches specs. Ham news, announcements, plus more.
2024-05-082h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 30, 2024Tom shares secret ticket fold to win prizes. We take a look at hamfest24 in Corinith, MS plus more
2024-05-011h 55Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 23 2024Ham radio discussion. Tonight we talk ham radio license changes over the years. upcoming hamfests, is cw coming back?
2024-04-241h 28Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 16, 2024Tonight we discuss a number of hamfests coming up, Brett talks about the call letter assignments and the 10 u.s. call regions. Tom talks about ham radio furniture for your shack.
2024-04-172h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 10, 2024We review the memphis Freefest. Tom puts glen on the stand and charges him with stealing Tom's secret fold for fleamarket tickets. Brett sings a ham radio song.
2024-04-101h 57Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 2, 2024Ham radio discussions
2024-04-032h 05Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 26, 2024Ham radio discussion. Presentation on PICO balloons and high altitude balloon chase
2024-03-271h 48Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 19, 2024Tonight we revisit the West TN hamfest and swapmeet. plus more.
2024-03-201h 58Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 12, 2024Tonight shows us a dummy load he built. Brett talks about switching and linear power supplies. plus much more.
2024-03-132h 01Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 5, 2024Tonight we review the Russellville, AR hamfest.
2024-03-061h 57Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 27, 2024Tonight tour of MFJ enterprises plus hamfest updates.
2024-02-282h 15Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 20, 2024Tonight i have a tour of Ameritron factory and a tour of MFJ metal shop and silk screening process. want to also discuss the new congress bill that is being submitted to allow ham antennas in HOAs.will also discuss the missing AM radio tower and equipment from Jasper AL hamfest updates plus more
2024-02-211h 36Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 13, 2024Tonight jim gives us a review of a new baofeng, Glen is back from Hamcation, lets see what he will report, upcoming hamfests, and much more
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Feb 6, 2024Tonight grms antennas installed with drone, anniversary of our show being swatted, upcoming hamfests, plus more.
2024-02-072h 04Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 30, 2024Tonight gmrs repeater/antenna system, ssb propagation,hamfest announcements, homebrew antenna t-match, build a coax colinear antenna, plus much more.
2024-01-311h 57Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 23, 2024cheap voice ider, temperature controlled fan for your equipments, What to say and not to say on the air, plus more.
2024-01-241h 34Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 16, 2024Tonight we hear from AF8A talking about HamSci and the upcoming eclipse. Toms tests and evaluates different coax for leakage. plus more.
2024-01-172h 17Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Jan 9, 2024Tonight tuning the motorola uhf duplexer. making a 1/4 wave open stub, measurements, w5kub-113 update, Jim shows us a tripod antenna he made.
2024-01-102h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Dec 19, 2023Tonight homebrew amps, restoring heathkits and much more
2023-12-202h 01Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Dec 12, 2023Tonight Jim Heath W6LG joins discusses antennas, Brett tells us about the national electrical code. Tom gives update on w5kub-113, plus more
2023-12-131h 52Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Dec 5, 2023Tonight Jim Heath W6LG joins as on of our new crew members. Jim will discuss tonight SWR . Tom discusses building the fan dipole and the Standford Univ study how to make it better. We also will have an update on w5kub-113 plus much more.
2023-12-061h 59Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Nov 28, 2023Tonight Brent talks to us about lightning protection, we have a segment on restoral of vintage equipment, unboxing of the Inovota Quadra, update on w5kub-113 plus much more
2023-11-292h 02Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Nov 21 2023Tonight Brent talks to us about ham radio deals during black friday Tom does ham news, and also gives us an update on w5kub-113 that has been flying now for 410 days. Plus much more
2023-11-222h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Nov 14, 2023Tonight Brent talks to us about power over ethernet. Tom does ham news, and also gives us an update on w5kub-113 that has been flying now for 404 days. Plus much more
2023-11-151h 57Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Nov 7, 2023Tonight Brent talks to us about an antenna project, we take a look at receiving some Ku band tv, show the curve tracer and how it is a great piece of test equipment, we honor our vets for veterans day, plus much more.
2023-11-082h 01Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 31, 2023No live show tonight since its halloween. Tonight we have a rerun from 2018 with Katie, Dave Casler, and Emmett Hohensee.
2023-10-312h 04Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 24, 2023Huge technical problems first 30 minutes of the show. Tonight we tour the studio, the lab, and operating position at w5kub. We also take a look at the assembly of the new Ku band dish and a peek at the generac generator.
2023-10-251h 24Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 17, 20232023-10-182h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Oct 3, 2023Tonight we tour Fair Radio surplus in lima, ohio, report on w5kub-113 about to hit 1 year of flight, the upcoming fema emergency test and much more .
2023-10-042h 07Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 26, 2023Had internet outage tonight so no live show. This is a repeat of an show featuring Astronaut Doug Wheelock.
2023-09-272h 02Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 19, 2023tonight updates on w5kub-112 and 113, repair of satellite antenna installation, give away of mastrant , findlay Oh hamfest.
2023-09-201h 29Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 12, 2023first 30 mins is preshow music. If you dont want to hear it please forward to the start of the show approx 30 mins in. We are doing this because our show has a 2 hour spot on world wide shortwave radio station WBCQ on 7490 Khz. Tonight, we review an unboxing of the Owan digital meter and compare it to Fluke meters and the Harbour freight $3 meter. Plus much more
2023-09-141h 53Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Sept 5, 2023Tonight ft-8 automatic, recruiting new hams, plus more.
2023-09-062h 05Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable August 29, 2023Tonight we discuss VPN, update on w5kub-113, ham news, and much more
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Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Aug 22, 202330 mins of pre show music. please fast forward if you want to go directly to the show. Tonight we give a recap of Huntsville, AL hamfest, an update on w5kub=113, and Glen gives us his forum that he did at Huntsville.
2023-08-232h 03Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable August 15, 2023Tonight wifi antennas, update on w5kub-113, plans for huntsville, and much more.
2023-08-161h 55Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable August 8, 3034Tonight we have a segment on 6 meter expeditions. Tom talks about the show project of a remote base, Huntsville Hamfest, and much more
2023-08-092h 00Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable Aug 1, 2023Tonight Rich tells us about next month CQ, we have Mark Brown talking about the upcoming Huntsville, AL hamfest, Tom discusses 2 new projects, and an update on w5kub-113
2023-08-022h 09Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 18, 2023Tonight we are coming to you from the blue ridge mountains of NC. We discuss our visit to the Jackson County Amateur Radio Service, and also portable operation, plus more We had extremely low internet bandwidth tonight. please excuse.
2023-07-191h 35Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 11, 2023tonight update on w5kub-113, sun spot cycle 25, satellite operation, build a 49:1 UnUn and more
2023-07-122h 02Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable July 4, 2023Due to today being July 4th we dont have a live show. This is a rerun of a show on May 25th.
2023-07-052h 02Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 27, 2023Tonight next months CQ magazine plus we visit several Field Day sites across the u.s.
2023-06-282h 08Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 20, 2023glen and Tom discuss different things.
2023-06-221h 27Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 13, 2023Tonight Q and A with Glen and Tom plus ham radio news.
2023-06-141h 25Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable June 6, 2023Ham radio discussions.
2023-06-071h 38Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 30, 2023We look at next months CQ plus a rememberance of Chip Margelli K7JA now SK
2023-06-011h 37Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 23, 2023Tonight we discuss Hamvention and invite our viewers to call in. Also Tom has a mystery that needs to be solved.
2023-05-241h 45Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 8, 2023Tonight satellite station with auto rotation antennas, Armed Forces crossband test, Dayton hamvention webcast plans
2023-05-111h 18Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable May 2, 2023Tonight we talk about the new FCC rule for RF Exposure. Plus more
2023-05-041h 46Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 25, 2023Tonight Michael Kalter from Hamvention is with us. Also Rich Moseson from CQ is with us. We are testing a new broadcast equipment tonight and streaming simulcast to Twitter, Twitch.TV, youtoube, facebook and Trovo.live.
2023-04-272h 02Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 18, 2023Tonight Rich talks about this months CQ. Tom gives an update on w5kub-112 and 113, Glen falls asleep during the show.
2023-04-191h 49Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable April 11, 2023Tonight we look at Memphis FreeFest, building a satellite station, and Riley Hollingsworth is back with us, plus more
2023-04-121h 54Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 28, 2023Big show tonight.Russellville, AR Hamfest, Satellite antennas and much more. There is 30 minutes of preshow music before the show started.
2023-03-292h 06Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 14 2023Big show tonight.Our guest tonight is Eric Guth 4Z1UG the founder of QSO Radio Podcast. Tonight we will talk about the upcoming Ham Radio Expo plus Dr Duino joins us. and much more
2023-03-152h 01Amateur Radio RoundtableAmateur Radio Roundtable March 7, 2023Big show tonight.Our guest tonight is Eric Guth 4Z1UG the founder of QSO Radio Podcast. Tonight we will talk about the upcoming Ham Radio Expo
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All Things UnexplainedAlaskan UFO Incident: Exclusive Interview with Pico Balloon Expert Tom Medlin (Part 2)Aliens. UFOs. Bigfoot. Paranormal mysteries --- All Things - Unexplained.**************************🚨 🛸 📰 In this thrilling episode of our podcast, we have an exclusive interview with Tom Medlin from the Amateur Radio Roundtable podcast. Tom is a ham radio and pico balloon expert who has intricate knowledge of the mysterious balloon from the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade --- whose website remains offline since the incident --- that was allegedly shot down as a threatening UFO over Alaska during Super Bowl weekend, 2023. Tom shares intimate knowledge of a pico balloon's design and why it could have been mistaken for a UFO - U...2023-03-0427 min
All Things UnexplainedTRAILER Alaskan UFO blasted by the military: Aliens or pico balloon?Aliens. UFOs. Bigfoot. Paranormal mysteries --- All Things - Unexplained.**************************🚨 🛸 📰 In this thrilling episode of our podcast, we have an exclusive interview with Tom Medlin from the Amateur Radio Roundtable podcast. Tom is a ham radio and pico balloon expert who has intricate knowledge of the mysterious balloon from the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade --- whose website remains offline since the incident --- that was allegedly shot down as a UFO over Alaska. Tom shares intimate knowledge of a pico balloon's design and why it could have been mistaken for a UFO.Our conversat...2023-03-0102 min
All Things UnexplainedInside the Enigma: Exclusive Interview with Pico Balloon Expert Tom Medlin on the Alleged UFO Incident over Alaska (Part 1)Aliens. UFOs. Bigfoot. Paranormal mysteries --- All Things - Unexplained.**************************🚨 🛸 📰 In this thrilling episode of our podcast, we have an exclusive interview with Tom Medlin from the Amateur Radio Roundtable podcast. Tom is a ham radio and pico balloon expert who has intricate knowledge of the mysterious balloon from the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade --- whose website remains offline since the incident --- that was allegedly shot down as a UFO over Alaska. Tom shares intimate knowledge of a pico balloon's design and why it could have been mistaken for a UFO.Our conversat...2023-02-2543 min
Amateur Radio QSO ShowTom Medlin W5KUB and Scott Morrison KA3DDRTom Medlin W5KUB and Scott Morrison KA3DDR2021-09-222h 00
The Will Medlin PodcastTom Brady To The Buccaneers!This episode is about Tom Brady going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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