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Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 5 from 2022-05-03T17:16:05

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 4 from 2022-05-02T14:47:06

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 3 from 2022-05-01T15:25:02

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 2 from 2022-05-01T03:21:30

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 1 from 2022-04-29T13:27:10

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

E872: BetterSafeRadio REVEALS the Wouxun KG-UV9GX - New GMRS Handheld, FIRST LOOK! from 2022-04-29T00:51:16

BetterSafeRadio has partnered with Wouxun on several radios in the past, and now they reveal a new one, the KG-UV9GX - a GMRS handheld radio, packed with features. Let's take a look!

Sa...

E871: Dayton Hamvention 2022 is Next Month! Hamvention Planning Livestream from 2022-04-27T14:32:33

Today I welcome a few of the folks from Dayton Hamvention onto the stream to talk about the world's largest Hamfest that is happening in May of 2022! Make plans to join us

Website: Listen

E870: Ham Radio and GMRS Fees Changing April 19 from 2022-04-26T14:20:06

Today, April 19, Ham Radio license fees go from $0 to $35 for a 10-year license. Also GMRS license fees drop from $70 to $35 for a 10-year license. This is a clip from an interview I did with @R...

E869: Retevis RB27 GMRS Handheld Radio - Low Cost GMRS Radio from 2022-04-25T22:48

The Retevis RB27 GMRS Handheld is a great entry-level, no frills radio with all of the features you need, but none of the extra bells and whistles. This makes for a good and usable, low cost handh...

E868: Ham Radio Happy Hour for April 2022 from 2022-04-24T12:30:09

Join us tonight for the Ham Radio Happy Hour! A fun time of laughs, jokes and HAM RADIO!

E867: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events, HAPPY EASTER! from 2022-04-22T15:30:35

Links for today's Ham Radio shopping deals and events:
✔️R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
✔️MTC Mailer: Listen

E866: Baofeng UV-13 Pro Dual Band HT, New for 2022 - FIRST LOOK! from 2022-04-21T20:12:54

The Baofeng UV-13 Pro is new for 2022 and contains some improvements over previous models. Let's take a look at the new features and run a power test to see what this radio looks like.

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E865: Support Your Parks Weekend for Ham Radio POTA - Lunchtime Livestream from 2022-04-20T15:01:53

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/kc5hwb Join several of us today for the Lunchtime Livestream - we will be talking about the Sup...

E864: Charlotte NC Hamfest 2022 from 2022-04-19T15:15:20

Gary, K4AAQ, from the @HamRadioNow channel sent me this video and said that I could post it. I think Gary is starting to make Ham Radio videos again, so go give his channel a look-see.

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E863: Monte Sano State Park POTA Activation - Ham Radio Parks On The Air from 2022-04-18T16:58:56

When I was in Huntsville, AL this past March, I was able to activate Monte Sano State Park again, but it wasn't as easy as last time. Take a look at this video and I hope you enjoy it.

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E862: DMR Codeplug Updates - Updating My Codeplug I share with YOU! from 2022-04-18T01:44:57

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/kc5hwb No, I haven't built my DX Commander. But I have built 30+ DMR codeplugs. Have you?
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E861: Icom REVEALS the IC-T10 Dual Band Handheld Ham Radio - FIRST LOOK! from 2022-04-15T17:37:02

Icom Reveals a new dual band HT Ham Radio, the IC-T10. Let me know in the comments your thoughts about this new HT

Reference Links:
Press Release: Listen

E860: Support Your Parks Weekend for April 2022 - Ham Radio Parks on the Air from 2022-04-14T14:30:12

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/kc5hwb Join me today as I welcome Vance, N3VEM, back to the channel to talk about the upcoming ...

E859: FEES?!? We Don't Need No STINKING Fees! FCC License Fees for Ham Radio and GMRS, with Ria, N2RJ from 2022-04-13T15:35:02

FCC Licensing Fees go into effect on April 19, less than a month away! Let's find out what fees are coming for us, the Ham Radio world, and also the GMRS world. Special thanks to @Ria's Shack ha...

E858: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Discounts and Events for April 1 from 2022-04-12T15:30:02

Here are the links to today's deals!
🟡R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
🟩 American Radio Supply Mailer: Listen

E857: CHEAP Off-the-Shelf Radios at Academy - Are they worth it? from 2022-04-11T13:43:45

We stopped at Academy in Huntsville, AL today and Hank Strange from the @StrangerPalooza channel was asking me about the different types of radios on the shelves, so we decided to make a video ab...

E856: RFinder B1 and P10 Updates with Bob, W2CYK - Android DMR from 2022-04-11T03:29:36

Join me today as I welcome back Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder to talk about the new products and features of the RFinder B1 and P10 devices.

Links from today's video:

RFinder: Listen

E855: Mail Call! Let's See What Ham Radio Packages are Waiting for Me! from 2022-04-06T14:00:15

After leaving town for 3 weeks, what goodies are waiting for me at the mailbox?

Special thanks to the @ARRLHQ and all folks who sent QSL Cards!

E854: Ham Radio Today - Events and Deals for March 2022 from 2022-04-05T14:25:29

Here are the links for today's deals!
✅Gigaparts Ham Radio Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/980996522527583
Listen

E853: POTA is Easy! How I activated K-3013 with Mobile HF Radio and a Hamstick from 2022-04-04T14:24:22

Activating POTA at Galveston Island State Park - start to finish - How I activated K-3013 with my mobile HF Ham Radio and a Shark Hamstick Antenna.

E852: Yaesu FTM-200DR Dual Band System Fusion Radio - FIRST LOOK! from 2022-04-01T15:04:49

Join us for today's lunchtime livestream as I welcome John Kruk from Yaesu back onto the channel to talk about the brand new System Fusion mobile radio from Yaesu, the FTM-200DR

Purchase...

E851: Best HF Ham Radio 2022 for QRP SSB | QRP HF Transceiver Comparison from 2022-03-31T14:08:58

Best QRP HF Ham Radio Transceiver for 2022 - the radios on this list are my choices for the best HF QRP Radio of 2022 with SSB capabilities.

See the complete list here - Listen

E850: Monthly Giveaway Livestream - FREE QRP RADIO Night! from 2022-03-30T16:04:20

I closed these sign-ups around Noon on Sunday (17:00 UTC) March 20 - it was open for a month prior to this livestream. Sign up for the April giveaway below

April's signup is now open! -...

E849: Orange Texas Hamfest 2022 from 2022-03-27T17:27:57

Orange Texas Hamfest 202 - this was a good Hamfest with lots of swap-fest equipment and a good crowd.

Website: Listen

E848: I Got Barbados on my Mobile Ham Radio Station! from 2022-03-25T15:39:33

In March of 2022 I was driving from Texas to Huntsville, AL for the HamSci Conference. During this trip I did lots of POTA chasing, but I was also able to get this DX station using my IC-7000 and ...

E847: POTA with Xiegu X6100 and Chameleon MPAS 2.0 | Chameleon Antenna from 2022-03-24T13:33:28

Ham Radio POTA Activation, Parks on the Air, K-3013 - with the Xiegu X6100 QRP Transceiver and the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Antenna system.

🟢🟢Links -
Xiegu x6100: Listen

E846: What's Happening with DX Commander? Livestream with Callum, M0MCX from 2022-03-23T14:52:29

For a special edition livestream today, I am inviting Callum onto the channel to talk about his new channel, located here - Listen

E845: Baofeng BF-F9v2 Dual Band Ham Radio Power Testing and FIRST LOOK! from 2022-03-22T22:54:30

Today let's take a look at this BF-F9v2 radio from Baofeng, which should be the newer model of the BF-F8HP radio. Does the power output measure up? Let's find out...

What I got - Listen

E844: SOTA and POTA Wrap Up from the QSO Today Ham Expo from 2022-03-21T14:32

Tonight's livestream will feature several folks from the QSO Today Ham Expo who attended the YouTubers Bunch Kumospace and talked about SOTA and POTA. Come join us!

Channel's represente...

E843: Ham Radio Today | Events and Deals for March 2022 from 2022-03-19T19:45:02

Here are the links for today's video:
💥R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
💥ROWAVES Group Buy (sold out!) Listen

E842: Ham Radio Happy Hour for March of 2022 from 2022-03-18T19:35:04

Join us tonight for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour! This month we return to the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo and will be livestreaming through their platform, as well as YouTube. This is a fun t...

E841: POTA with Shark HF Antenna Hamstick | Shark HF Ham Stick Performance from 2022-03-18T02:32:34

Today I activated Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, K-0545, while running an Icom IC-7000 in my truck and a Shark Antenna Mini Hamstick for 20M on a magmount. The Mini Hamsticks are shorter than ...

E840: QSO Today Ham Expo is THIS WEEKEND! Final Thoughts and Planning with Eric, 4Z1UG from 2022-03-16T18:00:02

Today's lunchtime livestream will welcome back Eric, 4Z1UG, to the stream to talk about the final plans and updates to the QSO Today Ham Expo website and virtual event that is happening this weeken...

E839: Ham Radio Operators Assist with #HelpForUkraine from 2022-03-15T15:55:30

This is a continuation of a video I released last week that spoke about how Ham Radio Operators are assisting with Ukrainian relief efforts and support, after the invasion from Russia.

L...

E838: License Free Off-Grid Comms Options for Smartphones, Text and GPS Sharing from 2022-03-15T02:12:37

I've come across some options for using your Smarphone Off-Grid over license-free frequencies and equipment, allowing messaging and GPS location sharing. These systems are not for Ham Radio, but f...

E837: Fresh Food and Cold Beer at Winter Field Day 2022 | Portable Ham Radio from 2022-03-14T13:17:46

ICECO portable fridge/freezer runs on a 12v battery, but also 110v AC. During Winter Field Day, I had this running for 3-4 days on a 50ah battery with no solar panel connected, and it kept our foo...

E836: Ham Radio Today | Discounts and Events for March 2022 from 2022-03-11T21:00:16

Here are today's Discounts and Events Links!
🟢R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
🟢American Radio Supply: Listen

E835: Polish Amateur Radio Operators Support Ukraine via Winlink from 2022-03-10T13:28:36

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Polish Amateur Radio Operators have setup Winlink servers to pass traffic in and out of the refugee area in Poland, where they are also assisting Ukr...

E834: SOTA Ham Radio Lounge at the QSO Today Ham Expo from 2022-03-09T16:41:08

The QSO Today Ham Expo is fast approaching - it is scheduled for the weekend of March 12-13. Several YouTubers and myself will have a "booth" and "lounge" again, and NJ7V from the @Red Summit RF ...

E833: Remote Ham Radio Youth Program from Orlando Hamcation - FlexRadio from 2022-03-08T16:20:01

Remote Ham Radio Youth Program from Orlando Hamcation - In this video we see how FlexRadio and Remote Ham Radio work together for a youth program that offers free access to some remote HF stations....

E831: Ham Radio Operators Respond to the Russia Ukraine Conflict from 2022-03-07T22:02:44

How have we, and should we, as Ham Radio Operators respond to the Russia Ukraine Conflict? Here are some of my thoughts and I am interested to hear yours as well.

Links in this video: Listen

E830: Ham Radio Today | Events and Discounts for February 2022 from 2022-03-05T15:47:35

Here are the links for today's Ham Radio Discounts and Events:
📻QRP Radio Giveaway: http://hr2.li/freeqrpradio
📌Wouxun KG-XS20G G...

E829: Best Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer for OFF-GRID, Camping, SOTA - Rig Expert Stick Pro from 2022-03-04T22:30:02

What is the best ham radio antenna analyzer for off-grid comms, SOTA (summits on the air) camping, outdoors, etc? And why?

Today we look at the Rig Expert Stick Pro and I give you my th...

E828: FlexRadio Tuner Genius at Orlando Hamcation 2022 from 2022-03-04T17:10:20

During the Orlando Hamcation of 2022, I was able to get a brief but detailed description of the new Tuner Genius from @FlexRadioSystems - check out this video and the links below

FlexR...

E827: Lab599 Discovery TX500 QRP Ham Radio from 2022-03-03T19:35:02

Today we get to this at this new TX500 QRP Radio from Lab599 in Russia. This is a slim and sleek looking QRP radio that is great for SOTA and backpacking.

Purchase from these retailers:...

E826: Monthly Giveaway Livestream - FREE ANTENNA Night! Ham Radio Antenna from 2022-03-03T00:35:02

Tonight we are giving away 5 antennas, including a DX Commander Classic with 80M attachment, a Jetsream Dual Band Yagi, a Spark Plug EFHW antenna and 2 K6ARK Antenna kits. Sign up at the link belo...

E825: Florida Digital Amateur Radio Network for DMR Ham Radio | Orlando Hamcation 2022 from 2022-03-02T23:32:04

From the Orlando Hamcation of 2022, I get to talk with Andy about the F-DARN - Florida Digital Amateur Radio Network, a collection of DMR repeaters and connections throughout the state of Florida.<...

E824: Ham Radio Happy Hour for February 2022 from 2022-03-01T16:23:40

Join us tonight for the Ham Radio Happy Hour, February 2022!
Ham Radio Happy Hour is a time to gather and talk to other Hams about...whatever! This is a fun stream that I enjoy hosting each m...

E823: Ham Radio Today - Deals and Discounts for February 2022 from 2022-03-01T03:27:10

Here are the links discussed in this video:
🌞R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
🌞Gigaparts Weekly Specials: Listen

E822: DigiRig Modem and Rig Control for Lab599 Discovery TX-500 from 2022-02-27T03:09:25

The DigiRig modem has several models for working CAT control and soundcard interface for multiple brands and models of radios. Today we look at the TX-500 model that will control the Lab599 Discov...

E821: M17 Project Updates from Orlando Hamcation from 2022-02-26T04:27:39

Today I get to talk to Steve and Ed from the M17 Project, which is a new Open Source Digital Voice project using Codec 2. We've had updates about this project on the show before, so this latest up...

E820: QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo for March 2022 | Lunchtime Livestream from 2022-02-25T17:35:02

Today I welcome back Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, to talk about the upcoming QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo in March of 2022. They have made some updates and changes to the Virtual platform, so plan on stopping ...

E819: Yaesu REVEALS the FTM-200DR Dual Band Mobile C4FM FUSION Radio from 2022-02-24T20:40:02

Brand new from Yaesu is a new dual band mobile radio that incorporates Yaesu System Fusion, C4FM, and analog into 1 package. Let me know in the comments what you think about this radio, and check ...

E818: Hank Strange Gets a Ham Radio License | Orlando Hamcation 2022 from 2022-02-23T19:38:42

Last year during the @Overland Expo East event, I had the privilege of meeting Hank Strange from the @StrangerPalooza YouTube channel. After talking about several things of interest, he appear...

E817: Live From Orlando Hamcation 2022 from 2022-02-21T04:26:43

Live from the Orlando Hamcation of 2022

E816: Radioddity GD-AT10G DMR Handheld Review from 2022-02-19T13:19:10

The GD-AT10G is made by Anytone, repackaged and sold by Radioddity, and is a low cost alternative to the full-featured D878UVII+ model. Let's take a look at it today.

Save $15 at the Ra...

E815: Orlando Hamcation 2022 Discussion with the YouTubers Bunch from 2022-02-17T16:52:16

Orlando Hamcation is next weekend! We're getting together to talk about plan for the weekend and how much fun it will be. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Website: Listen

E814: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Discounts and Events for February 2022 from 2022-02-16T19:25:12

Here are the links to today's discounts and events!

👉R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
👉HamRadioPrep: Listen

E813: uSDX 8 Band SDR HF QRP Ham Radio Transceiver Overview from 2022-02-14T19:30:02

Today I take a look at the new-ish uSDX QRP HF Transceiver which I purchased from Banggood. It is a Chinese radio for a low cost, but packed with features. Watch the video and let me know your th...

E812: Texas Winter Storm Watch - Lunchtime Livestream with K8MRD from 2022-02-11T18:30:03

Waiting for the storm to arrive - https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/tx/dallas/76051

E811: Winter Field Day 2022 Wrap Up! Ham Radio (not a) Contest Results from 2022-02-10T19:25:02

We wrapped up Winter Field Day 2022 earlier today as the club call KN5TR.
Join us tonight on the Livestream to discuss results. This is a fun event that I enjoy each year, and I am curious to...

E810: 5 Park POTA Activation for Ham Radio RaDAR Award - Parks On The Air from 2022-02-09T21:25:02

From the POTA Website - Activators are those amateurs who operate portable from within Parks on the Air (POTA) designated parks. Special RaDAR awards are given for transitioning between multiple en...

E809: Parks On The Air | Ham Radio POTA Weekend Updates with N3VEM from 2022-02-08T21:23:22

Vance, N3VEM, returns to the livestream to talk about the Support Your Parks Weekend on January 15-16 and the results of that event.

POTA Website: Listen

E808: Best Handheld Ham Radio Under $100 | 2022 HT Ham Radio Guide from 2022-02-07T19:31:22

What is the best handheld Ham Radio for 2022 that is under $100? This is a list of 10 handheld Ham Radios that I would recommend for the new Ham Radio operator or anyone looking to get started wit...

E807: 100,000 Subscriber Livestream - We're Giving Away a FlexRadio 6400M! from 2022-02-05T18:48:18

THANK YOU! I'm humbled that you have decided to join and follow my Ham Radio adventures here on YouTube. As an appreciation of this channel milestone, I am giving away a FlexRadio 6400M. Join th...

E806: Ham Radio Today - Deals and Events for January 2022 from 2022-02-04T17:32:54

Here are the links for today's Ham Radio Shopping deals and events:

🔥R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
🔥HamRadioPrep: Listen

E805: Ham Radio Happy Hour for January - Welcome to 2022! from 2022-02-03T14:25:18

Ham Radio Happy Hour is a time to gather and talk to other Hams about...whatever! This is a fun stream that I enjoy hosting each month, and I hope you can join us in the chat!

Support t...

E804, Part 2 - Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 2 from 2022-02-01T21:21:53

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

E804, Part 1 - Ham Radio License Course | Getting Your Ham Radio License, Part 1 from 2022-01-31T23:30:48

The Technician License for Ham Radio is the first level of license to start using Ham Radio. The question pool for this course updates every 4 years, and that timeline is this Summer. This is the...

E803: BTech 25x2 Dual Band Mini Mobile Ham Radio Review from 2022-01-30T20:55:04

Today I get to go through the menus and do some power testing on the BTECH 25x2 Mini Mobile Ham Radio - distributed by BaofengTech (BTECH) this is a great option for a mobile radio that will fit in...

E802: Orlando Hamcation 2022 Planning | Ham Radio Livestream, Orlando Hamfest from 2022-01-27T15:47:11

Tonight I re-welcome the nice folks from the Orlando Hamcation administration staff to talk about the 2022 Hamcation Hamfest that is coming up next month. We're going to have a GREAT show!
Listen

E801: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for January 2022 from 2022-01-25T14:48:10

Here are the links for today's video!
💥Support the Lea Family - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-lea-family
Listen

E800: Baofeng UV9S PLUS HT Power Test | Baofeng Ham Radio from 2022-01-24T15:47:30

This is the 8-watt version of the Baofeng UV-9S radio. Today I show the menus and power test this device.

Here is a video I did last year on the Triband version - Listen

E799: Lunchtime Livestream with the DX Commander | DX Commander Antennas from 2022-01-22T15:12:08

Today I welcome back Callum, M0MCX, the DX Commander onto the livestream to talk about the latest updates with his antennas and production company.

DX Commander website: Listen

E798: Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2022 | GMRS Radios Compared from 2022-01-20T17:11:05

What is the best GMRS handheld radio for 2022? We saw an explosion of GMRS growth and activity in early 2020, and that growth continues today. These are my top 11 picks for the GMRS handheld radi...

E797: Updating AREDN Mesh Firmware | AREDN Mikrotik Tunnel Server Setup from 2022-01-19T16:09:08

On tonight's Livestream, Frank and I will update AREDN Mesh Firmware on my Mikrotik router and we will setup a tunnel server for connecting AREDN Mesh nodes.

My AREDN Hardware list: Listen

E796: Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Deals and Events for January 2022 from 2022-01-17T18:15:02

Here are the links referenced in today's video:
💥R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
💥HamRadioPrep: Listen

E795: POTA Happy New Year 2022 from Galveston Island State Park | Parks on the Air from 2022-01-15T18:10:02

Happy New Year! What a great way to start off the new year with POTA! We did a Parks on the Air activation from Galveston Island State Park, K-3013 on January 1 along with @K8MRD RADIO STUFF an...

E794: POTA Event for January - Support Your Parks Weekend, Lunchtime Livestream from 2022-01-14T17:09:19

Today I welcome Vance, N3VEM, back onto the show to talk about the Support Your Parks weekend for January of 2022. This will be a fun POTA event, so I hope to see you in the chat!

POTA ...

E793: Best Mobile Ham Radio 2022 | Best Ham Radio for Vehicle from 2022-01-13T16:06:46

This is a list of what I consider to be the best mobile ham radios for your vehicle as we roll into 2022. All of these ham radios are currently in production and used for the VHF/UHF bands in ham ...

E792: Ham Radio Happy Hour - Happy New Year 2022! from 2022-01-12T16:27:42

Join us on December 31, 2021 to ring in the new year with a Ham Radio Happy Hour!

E791: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Coupons for the end of 2021 from 2022-01-10T15:45:02

Here are the links and discount deals for New Year's Eve 2021
🎁R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
🎁Spectre Gear Daily Deal: Listen

E790: Faraday Defense Dry Bag - RF Signal Blocking Test from 2022-01-09T15:40:02

I picked up this bag on a Black Friday Sale and I wanted to test it against RF Signal Blocking - check out the tests with I do with a 2-meter Ham Radio HT!

Purchase link: Listen

E789: Lunchtime Livestream with K8MRD Radio Stuff #hamharder from 2022-01-08T14:38:48

Today I welcome Mike from @K8MRD RADIO STUFF onto the channel for the Lunchtime livestream. We have some POTA trips coming up, so we will talk about those and also about the NYE Happy Hour this ...

E788: How To Program a Baofeng Ham Radio in 5 Minutes from 2022-01-06T15:35:59

Today I show a short, 5-minute video on how to program a Baofeng radio from the keypad.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/3sFntM5

E787: This Year in Review - What was New for Ham Radio in 2021? from 2022-01-05T19:00:58

In tonight's livestream we take a look back at 2021 - new equipment, happenings, events and the growth of Ham Radio for the year. Also what is coming up in 2022?

Links for tonight:
Listen

E786: Ham Radio DX with FT8 on Christmas Morning - Merry Christmas! from 2022-01-04T00:36:42

The HF Bands are OPEN! Merry Christmas, I will be running another morning livestream on Saturday, December 25th for an hour or 2. We'll do some FT8 DX from 40M and 17M.

E785: Ham Radio Today - Merry Christmas Sales for 2021! from 2022-01-03T02:21:03

Here are the links for today's Christmas and Shopping deals, and events, in Ham Radio:

🎅Help the Lea Family!: htt...

E784: SporTube Series 2 Luggage Case - Best Ham Radio Antenna Carrier! from 2022-01-02T03:01:06

SporTube makes travel cases for skies, snowboards, poles, fishing rods.....and Ham Radio Antennas! They probably don't know that last part, though. Anyway, this case worked GREAT for carrying my ...

E783: DXing with FT8 Livestream from 2021-12-29T20:25:10

FT8 on several bands has been hopping lately. This week I have worked DX on 40M early in the morning and more DX on 12, 15 and 17 meters. Today I will livestream some contacts and see what kind o...

E782: Tuning the Buddistick Pro | Buddipole Ham Radio Antenna from 2021-12-28T14:41:55

Today we get to hear from Chris, owner of Buddipole, on the best way to tune the new Buddistick Pro.

Link: https://www....

E781: Xiegu X6100 QRP Ham Radio Transceiver | Good, Bad, Ugly? from 2021-12-27T14:00:22

Tonight I welcome @Temporarily Offline Ham Radio and @HAM RADIO DUDE onto the channel to talk about this new transceiver from Xiegu, the X6100. What short-comings have we found with the radio?...

E780: Ham Radio Happy Hour for December - Merry Christmas! from 2021-12-26T15:00:20

Join us for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour as we talk about how I want a hippopotamus for Christmas!

Gospel Socks - https://gospelsock...

E779: Ham Radio Today | Ham Radio Christmas Deals and Events from 2021-12-24T21:55:02

Here are the links for today's Ham Radio Christmas Deals:
🔔🎉🎅🎁🎄

🎁R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
🎅100k Giveaway: Listen

E778: Xiegu X6100 | My First Look and Working FT8 with WSJT-x from 2021-12-24T12:45:15

I've got the new X6100 QRP Radio from Xiegu, which has a built-in sound card and is fairly simple to setup to work with WSJT-x and run FT8. Today I show a quick over-view of the radio, what quirks...

E777: Giving Back, Hamming Forward, this Holiday Season #HamFam from 2021-12-23T15:04:15

Join me in a special lunchtime livestream on 12/15 as I share some ways to give back this holiday season, and help some of our HamFam in need.

Today's links:
Support the Lea Family:...

E776: Elecraft K4 Ham Radio Transceiver - Hands On, FIRST LOOK! from 2021-12-22T14:51:27

The Elecraft K4 is the latest and greatest HF Ham Radio Transceiver from Elecraft and today I get to sit down in front of one and go through some menus, plus show all of the buttons, ports and conn...

E775: It's December And I'm Thankful from 2021-12-21T15:03:29

Short Livestream at the beginning of December 2021

DMR Forum at the M.A.R.S. Club in Texas from 2021-12-20T17:06:28

This is a DMR presentation I have given several times in 2016.

E774: Bridgecom Skybridge Plus Pi-star Hotspot for DMR, DSTAR, YSF and MORE! from 2021-12-17T15:22:08

Bridgecom has a great little device in their Skybridge Plus hotspot. Today I get to show the features and quick setup of the device.

Purchase link: Listen

E773: RFinder DMR Talkgroup Project - Assign Repeater Talkgroups with RadioID.net from 2021-12-16T13:59:17

On today's lunchtime livestream, I welcome Bob, W2CYK, back to the channel. We will be talking about DMR Talkgroup assignments on various repeaters and where to find them. ALL Repeater owners sho...

E772: Baofeng GT-3TP Dual Band Handheld Ham Radio Review and Power Test from 2021-12-15T15:00:48

The Baofeng GT-3TP is a newer design of dual band handheld ham radio transceiver and today I am going to show you all of the accessories that it comes with and do some power tests on the unit.
Listen

E771: Chatting with the Ham Radio Clubhouse | Ham Radio Livestream from 2021-12-14T17:07:17

Tonight I welcome the guys from the @Ham Radio Clubhouse onto the livestream to talk about their efforts to promote Ham Radio on YouTube, their club callsign, and their podcast.

HRC Ch...

E770: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for Cyber Monday 2021 from 2021-12-13T19:51:57

Here are the links for this week's Ham Radio Deals and Events:
👉FT8 Roundup: https://www.contestcalendar.co...

E769: Retevis RT85 LOW COST Dual Band Ham Radio - Better than Baofeng? from 2021-12-09T16:19:15

The Retevis RT85 is a simple and inexpensive dual band HT that has more features than a Baofeng for about the same price. Today I do some feature reviews and power testing on this great little Ham...

E768: Expert Electronics MB1 Prime 2021 HF Ham Radio Livestream from 2021-12-07T17:45:05

Is the MB1 Prime 2021 an HF Ham Radio or a computer? Or both?
On today's lunchtime livestream, I will hook up this radio and attempt some POTA chasing, after we go over all of the details of ...

E767: Yaesu FTM 6000r Initial Walk-Through, Part 2 from 2021-12-06T15:49:37

Taken from the livestream with John Kruk about this new radio, I cut down to all of the important parts about the radio for this quick-look at all of its features.

Purchase link: Listen

E766: Yaesu FTM 6000r Initial Walk-Through, Part 1 from 2021-12-05T22:19:23

Taken from the livestream with John Kruk about this new radio, I cut down to all of the important parts about the radio for this quick-look at all of its features.

Purchase link: Listen

DSTAR Forum at Oklahoma Ham Holiday from 2021-12-04T15:25:42

This is the first DSTAR forum that I have recorded for Ham Radio 2.0. I enjoyed it very much, and I hope you will also

E765: Chatting with Josh from the Ham Radio Crash Course, Ham Nation from 2021-12-03T22:43:55

Join us at 7pm CST (01:00 UTC Monday) as I welcome Josh, KI6NAZ, from the Ham Radio Crash Course to talk about his channel, Ham Nation, and what Ham Radio Black Friday specials we've found.
Listen

E764: Ham Radio Today - Black Friday Deals for 2021 from 2021-12-02T16:47:48

Happy Black Friday! Here are the specials for the Ham Radio world today:

👉100K Giveaway Sign Up: http://hr2.li/100kgiveaway
Listen

E763: Ham Radio Black Friday 2021 Deals and Discounts - Wednesday from 2021-12-01T15:33:14

Here are the links for today's Black Friday deals -

👉100K Giveaway Sign Up: http://hr2.li/100kgiveaway

👉R&L: Listen

E762: Ham Radio Black Friday 2021 Deals and Discounts - Tuesday from 2021-11-30T20:34:11

Here are the links for today's Ham Radio Black Friday 2021 deals and coupons

100K Giveaway Sign Up: http://hr2.li/100kgiveaway
Listen

E761: Ham Radio Black Friday 2021 Deals and Discounts - Monday from 2021-11-28T21:03:50

I will be posting daily videos this week for Ham Radio Black Friday 2021 discounts and sales. Here are the links for today's video:

100K Giveaway Sign Up: Listen

E760: Ham Radio Today - Pre-Sale Black Friday Deals for 2021 from 2021-11-28T18:30:02

Here are the links for today's Ham Radio shopping deals

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
FlexRadio Black Friday Deals: Listen

E759: Ham Radio RV Stuff | I Need a New RV! from 2021-11-27T21:26:35

Ham Radio RV, this is the RV that I pulled to the Huntsville Hamfest in August of 2021. @K8MRD RADIO STUFF rode with me on this trip, and it was a tough trip. I'm looking at changing some th...

E758: I Bought Everyone in my Club a DX Commander Antenna! from 2021-11-26T18:23:08

I bought a DX Commander Expedition antenna for all the members of my club!

Buy your own here: Listen

E757: ARRL Handbook - Your Ham Radio Lifestyle from 2021-11-24T22:35:01

Thanks to the ARRL and to K5ATA from Goodgame Ham Radio & Outdoors for allowing me to record and present this video about the ARRL Handbook - Your Ham Radio Lifestyle!

Links:
Listen

E756: December is Ham Radio YOTA Month | Livestream with Sterling, N0SSC from 2021-11-24T16:35:02

Tonight I welcome Sterling, N0SSC, onto the stream to talk about YOTA Month for Ham Radio, which is December 2021.

Links for tonight:
YOTA Website: Listen

E755: Ham Radio Happy Hour for November - Happy Veteran's Day! from 2021-11-24T13:30:09

Join us for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour as we talk about Veteran's Day and everything else in Ham Radio

Gospel Socks - https://gosp...

E754: Ham Radio Today - Black Friday 2021 Deals for November 12 from 2021-11-23T23:25:11

Here are the links for today's Black Friday Deals in Ham Radio

Gospel Socks Website: https://gospelsocks.com
Purchase Socks Here...

E753: Happy Veteran's Day 2021 - Thank You to All who Served from 2021-11-23T16:10:42

This is an excerpt from my Veteran's Day 2020 Livestream where I read a fantastic article from The Patriot Post. Be thankful for the country we live in and the freedoms we enjoy, and always be wil...

E752: Black Friday Deals on Amazon for 2021, Lunchtime Livestream from 2021-11-22T20:55:18

Many websites, including Amazon, have already started Black Friday, or Black November, deals. In today's Livestream, we will take a look around Amazon and see what type of Ham Radio, Solar Power, ...

E751: Bridgecom Echo - Newest GMRS Handheld Radio for 2021 from 2021-11-22T20:14:45

Bridgecom has released a new GMRS Handheld Radio, which they are calling the Echo. Let's take a look at this brand new 3-watt GMRS HT.

Purchase Link: Listen

E750: Gazelle Gazebo Walk Through - Ham Radio Outdoor Shelter, Field Day Setup from 2021-11-21T01:17:58

During the Overlanding Expo of 2021, I purchased this Gazelle Gazebo. Last weekend I set it up at my hunting lease for a Ham Radio shelter, in prep for the next Field Day or Winter Field Day weeke...

E749: Ham Radio Today - Black Friday Deals for November 2021 from 2021-11-19T16:25:08

Black Friday and Black November are here! Check these links for today's shopping deals.

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Ham Radio Prep: Listen

E748: Ham Radio DXpedition to Costa Rica | 12 Meter Band Operating from 2021-11-18T16:25:02

During our 2021 DXpedition to Costa Rica, the 12 meter band was open and I was able to make several good contacts while using the Yaesu FT-891 and the BuddiHex Hexbeam. Take a look!

Digital Amateur Television with Mel Whitten, K0PFX from 2021-11-17T18:25:08

Mel Whitten, K0PFX, explains and demonstrates Digital ATV at HamCom 2016 in Texas

E747: Ham Radio Parks on the Air Results of Fall Support Your Parks Weekend POTA, with N3VEM from 2021-11-16T18:25:04

Join us for the lunchtime livestream this week as I re-welcome Vance onto the stream to talk about the Fall Support Your Parks weekend and Parks on the Air for Ham Radio

POTA website: Listen

E746: Bridgecom Buddy - New FRS Two Way Radio, Walkie Talkie from 2021-11-15T16:58:11

Brand new from Bridgecom is the 'Buddy', a small and light-weight FRS Walkie Talkie that is license free and comes in a convenient 2-pack.

Purchase link: Listen

E745: Yaesu FTM-6000r | First Look at Yaesu's Newest Mobile Ham Radio - LIVE! from 2021-11-14T21:05:35

We're going live to take a hand's-on look at Yaesu's newest mobile Ham Radio, the FTM-6000r. Join us!

Purchase link: http://hr2.li/rs674

E743: Buddipole PowerMini2 Solar Charge Controller for Ham Radio from 2021-11-12T13:24:39

Brand new from Buddipole is an updated version of their solar charge controller, dubbed the PowerMini2. Let's take a look at this new product and the updated features.

Link: Listen

E742: HAMRS Updates and New Features | Best Ham Radio Logging Software, POTA Logging App from 2021-11-11T16:15:03

Join us tonight as I welcome Jarret back onto the stream to talk about the latest update to the HAMRS App, one of best Ham Radio Logging Software apps that works on ALL platforms!

Websit...

E741: Ham Radio Happy Hour for October 2021 from 2021-11-10T16:35:12

Join us for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour on Friday, October 22nd. This is a fun time to hang out with Ham Radio Operators, YouTubers and others who are interested in Ham Radio, but also just ...

E740: Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Events and Shopping for October 2021 from 2021-11-09T21:29:14

Here are the links for today's shopping video:

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
MTC Mailer: Listen

A Survey of the 630-meter Band for Amateur Radio from 2021-11-08T16:21:42

From HamCom 2016, a forum presentation for the 630-meter band in Amateur Radio use. Presented by John Langridge, KB5NJD

E739: GMRS Mobile Radio - Radioddity DB20-G Compact 20W GMRS Radio from 2021-11-05T15:40:16

Let's take a look a this mini-mobile and compact GMRS Mobile Radio from Radioddity. Rated at 20-watts, let's test the power output and see what the menus show.

$15 Off Coupon - Listen

E738: ARRL Master Training Guru, Steve K5ATA from Goodgame Ham Radio - Ham Radio Training from 2021-11-04T15:35:18

Hey, guess what! Steve, K5ATA, from the @Goodgame Ham Radio & Outdoors YouTube Channel has a new job with the @ARRLHQ which involves training and mentoring new Ham Radio operators. Today I ha...

E737: AMSAT Presentation from N5HYP | Bedford Amateur Radio Club K5BED from 2021-11-03T15:30:13

This is an AMSAT Presentation given by N5HYP at the Bedford Amateur Radio Club in North Texas. Thanks to the club for allowing me to post this video

BARC: Listen

HamSci 2021: Viability of nowcasting solar flare-driven radio-blackouts from 2021-11-02T16:04:33

Viability of nowcasting solar flare-driven radio-blackouts using SuperDARN HF radars

Shibaji Chakraborty KN4BMT

E736: Orlando Hamcation 2022 | Ham Radio Hamfest Planning and What To Expect from 2021-10-31T03:46:03

Join me tonight as I welcome Michael and John from the Orlando Hamcation Committee to talk about the upcoming 2022 Orlando Hamcation Hamfest - the 2nd largest Hamfest in the USA! What should we ex...

E735: REDARC Electronics DC to DC battery chargers and Battery Management Systems from 2021-10-29T15:30:08

From the @Overland Expo East event, I was able to talk with the folks from @RedarcElectronics about their battery charges, charge controllers and battery management systems. Let's take a look<...

E734: Ham Radio Today - Events and Shopping Deals for October 2021 from 2021-10-28T15:25:06

Here are the links for today's Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Events!
POTA Event: https://pota.app/#/events
Ham Radio Prep: Listen

E733: Chameleon CHA-MPAS 2.0 Portable Ham Radio Antenna System | Best Portable Ham Radio Antenna? from 2021-10-27T15:25:13

The Chameleon CHA-MPAS 2.0 just might be the best portable Ham Radio antenna that you can get today, due to its versatile configurations and compact size. Take a look at this video and let me know...

E732: Catching up with the DX Commander - Callum, M0MCX, Lunchtime Livestream from 2021-10-26T14:20:14

Today I welcome Callum, M0MCX, the DX Commander back onto the livestream to talk about his new shop, new ham radio antennas, and his YouTube channel.

DX Commander website: Listen

E731: Yaesu FTM-6000r Mobile Ham Radio Discussion with John Kruk, N9UPC, from Yaesu from 2021-10-23T20:41:18

In this special edition Lunchtime Livestream, I welcome John Kruk from Yaesu back onto the channel to talk about the new Yaesu FTM-6000r dual band mobile radio.

Website link: Listen

E730: Lion Energy Battery, Solar Generator | Overland Expo East 2021 from 2021-10-22T22:20:12

From the Overland Expo East of 2021 in Arrington, VA, we get to hear from Ken at Lion Energy and his great battery and solar generator for off grid living and communications. These are professiona...

E729: Midland Radio | Overland Expo East 2021 from 2021-10-22T17:19:24

Today I get to talk with Nick from Midland USA about his GMRS and FRS radios on display at the Overland Expo East 2021 event in Arrington, VA.

Listen

E728: Overland Expo East After Event from 2021-10-21T14:17:27

Livestreaming from the car on the way home from the Overland Expo East

E727: Wouxun KG-935G GMRS Radio | New GMRS Handheld Radio, WATCH from 2021-10-20T19:15:13

New from Wouxun is the KG-935G GMRS Handheld Radio, a great line-up to the Wouxun GMRS radios that already exist in the market. Special thanks to BuyTwoWayRadios.com for sending me this radio and ...

E726: TN07 SFP-102 on DXpedition | Ham Radio Antenna Setup and Operation from 2021-10-19T14:27:39

This is a clip from my video I recorded in 2016 while on DXpedition to Costa Rica. The TN07 SFP-102 telescoping flagpole antenna is easily portable and makes for a great antenna to setup in the fi...

E725: What Is Overlanding? Ham Radio Overland Chat with Renegade Expedition from 2021-10-18T16:50:51

Today I welcome Alan and Andy from the Renegade Expedition YouTube Channel to talk about Overlanding - what is overlanding and how can Ham Radio be used to Overland?

Renegade Expedition'...

E724: Autumn Support Your Parks Weekend | Ham Radio Parks on the Air from 2021-10-17T19:10:06

Join us tonight as we welcome Vance, N3VEM, from the Parks on the Air team to talk about the Autumn Support Your Parks Weekend, upcoming on October 16-17.

POTA website: Listen

E723: Ham Radio Today | Ham Radio Deals and Discounts for October 2021 from 2021-10-15T15:55:02

Here are the links for this weekend and upcoming week for Ham Radio shopping deals!

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Bridgecom Autumn Sale:<...

E722: LIVE! from The Belton Ham Expo 2021 from 2021-10-14T14:52:46

E721: Best Handheld Ham Radio 2021 | Best Ham Radio for Beginners - WATCH THIS! from 2021-10-13T12:53:37

Today I go through my top 15 Handheld Ham Radios for 2021 - as an update to my Best Handheld of 2020 video, this is a list of both new and existing HTs that I could recommend for a beginner or new ...

E720: Yaesu REVEALS the FTM-6000r Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio from 2021-10-12T13:45:58

Brand new from YAesu, dropping in October of 2021, is a new dual band Ham Radio, the FTM-6000r. This was announced today, so I wanted to get some research in front of everyone. Check out the vide...

E719: Lunchtime Livestream - Plans for the Belton Ham Expo from 2021-10-11T23:20:09

Join us today as we discuss plans for the upcoming Ham Expo this weekend

Website: https://www.tarc.org/hamexpo

E718: Building the BuddiHex Hexbeam | Best Portable Ham Radio Antenna from 2021-10-11T15:20:14

Today I go through all of the steps and pieces for building the BuddiHex Hexbeam antenna from Buddpole. This might be the best portable ham radio antenna I have used in the field, and I would like...

E717: Ham Radio Allstar Nodes Setup and Updates | HamVOIP Setup from 2021-10-08T15:35:08

Join us tonight as we re-setup my Allstar Node in the Hamshack. I will explain what I mean by this in the livestream.

We will be connecting to Allstar Hub 43136 during the stream. I wi...

E716: Ham Radio Today | Ham Radio Shopping and Events for September from 2021-10-07T15:35:14

Ham Radio Today shopping deals and events for September 2021:

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Ham Radio Prep: Listen

E714: Lunchtime Livestream with Bob, K6UDA from 2021-10-06T20:30:07

Join me today and I welcome Bob, K6UDA, back to the channel to talk about his channel and what he is doing in Amateur Radio

K6UDA: Listen

HamSci 2021: iPoster Breakout Room 5 from 2021-10-06T14:26:38

Plasma Bubble and Blob Events in the F-region Ionosphere Sovit Khadka New Jersey Institute of Technology

History of Antenna Technology at the Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo Puerto Rico Jam...

E713: Yaesu FT5DR Ham Radio Handheld Unboxing | Yaesu System Fusion HT from 2021-10-05T14:20:13

Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let's take a look at this brand new HT and compare it to the FT3D, its predecessor.

Link: Listen

E712: M17 Project - New Ham Radio Digital Mode from 2021-10-04T16:20:02

M17 Project is a new Digital Voice Mode in Ham Radio. Today we talk to the folks in charge of the project.

Website: https://m17project.or...

E711: Ham Radio Happy Hour for September 2021 from 2021-10-04T02:43:31

Join us for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour on Friday, September 17th, immediately following Ham Radio Trivia Night on AA0Z's channel.

Watch the trivia here - Listen

E710: Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Events and Deals for September 2021 from 2021-10-02T22:16:30

Here are links for upcoming events and deals in Ham Radio:

Texas QSO Party: https://www.txqp.net
2021 TAPR DCC Event Info: Listen

E709: Alinco DR-MD500T Dual Band DMR Mobile Radio from 2021-09-30T14:28:17

New from Alinco is the DR-MD500T, then dual band DMR mobile version of their popular dual band DMR HT.

Link: http://hr2.li/64wt0

E708: Social Media: Friend and Foe - Interview with David Minster, NA2AA, ARRL CEO from 2021-09-29T15:51:40

In the October 2021 issue of QST, David Minster, NA2AA, wrote an article titled, "Social Media - Friend and Foe" where he lists both positive and negative ways that social media impact Amateur Radi...

HamSci 2021: iPoster Breakout Room 4 from 2021-09-29T00:10:13

Thunderstorms as Possible HF Radiation Sources of Propagation Teepee Signatures Shing Fung NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

InFlaMo – an European SID Monitoring Network Celebrates its Fi...

HamSci 2021: iPoster Breakout Room 3 from 2021-09-27T23:55:11

IONSOUND HDX TURBO: Skywave Propagation Prediction Software For Amateur, Professional And Military Applications Jacob Handwerker W1FM Yankee Clipper Contest Club

Developing an Open-Sourc...

E707: Best Ham Radio Logging Software for POTA | HAMRS, Ham Radio Logger from 2021-09-27T15:55:03

HAMRS is a great app that runs on multi-platform for Ham Radio logging software. Today we get to talk to Jarret, the developer of the app, and show what it does. I've used this software many time...

E706: California SOTA / POTA Trip Wrap Up from 2021-09-26T14:42:05

We'll be running a short livestream tonight from the hotel room in Reno, NV, talking about a wrap up to this past week's SOTA/POTA trip in California. We activated SOTA at Masonic Mountain, and s...

E705: Live! From Bridgeport CA | YouTubers SPOTA Trip from 2021-09-26T14:40:14

LIVE from Bridgeport, CA - YouTubers SPOTA Trip with Summits On The Air and Parks on the Air

My SOTA Pack: Listen

HamSCI 2021: iPoster Breakout Room 2 from 2021-09-23T20:45:02

HamSCI 2021: iPoster Breakout Room 2

Visualising propagation to mid-latitudes from a shipboard WSPR transmitter on a passage from 27˚N to 70˚S using the WsprDaemon database, and how to a...

HamSCI 2021: iPoster Breakout Room 1 from 2021-09-23T14:45:12

HamSCI 2021 iPoster Breakout Room 1

December 2020 Eclipse Festival Analysis Kristina Collins KD8OXT Case Western Reserve University

A Survey of HF Doppler TID Signatures Obser...

E704: Ham Radio For Dummies | How To Get Started in Ham Radio from 2021-09-22T18:33:22

Ham Radio For Dummies, 4th Edition, is a great study guide for how to get started in ham radio, what topics are available to the new ham, and what things you should be learning AFTER your Ham Radio...

E703: Buddistick Pro Livestream Discussion with Chris, W6HFP, from Buddipole from 2021-09-21T12:51:51

Today I welcome Chris, W6HFP, from Buddipole onto a special edition Livestream to talk about the release of the new Buddistick Pro HF Antenna. This is a brand new, very lightweight, portable anten...

E702: Yaesu FT5DR System Fusion Handheld Ham Radio with John Kruk from 2021-09-20T15:40:01

Today I welcome John Kruk from Yaesu back to the livestream to discuss the new YAesu FT5DR System Fusion Handheld Ham Radio.

100k Giveaway sign up - Listen

E701: Buddipole REVEALS the Buddistick Pro | Best Portable HF Antenna, POTA Antenna from 2021-09-20T02:35:46

Brand new and about to be released to the public is the Buddistick Pro from Buddipole, which is a great option for a light weight portable antenna for HF Ham Radio, POTA - Parks On The Air, and oth...

E700: Ham Radio Happy Hour - Happy Labor Day, 2021! from 2021-09-16T15:45:10

Join us on Sunday September 5th for our annual Labor Day Happy Hour. Lots of YouTubers and other great folks from the HamFam have been invited, and this should be a fun event. Hope you can join us!

E699: Ham Radio LATE SHIFT Livestream! from 2021-09-16T02:45:15

Join us tonight for the LATE SHIFT with K8MRD!

We're gonna make a series of it and see where it goes. What do you think? Join us at 10pm CDT Friday night (03:00 UTC Saturday morning) f...

E698: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Discounts for Labor Day 2021 from 2021-09-15T15:55:05

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Labor Day 2021, links below!

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Affiliate link:
Renogy Labor Day Sale: Listen

E697: Ham Radio Parks On The Air with K8MRD | Ham Radio POTA from 2021-09-14T23:55:17

Mike, K8MRD, and I met up at Galveston Island State Park, K-3013, for a Parks on the Air activation. Thanks to all of those who worked us on the air during this time.

Logging software: ...

E696: Another Visit to Gigaparts with K8MRD and KM4ACK from 2021-09-14T14:20:11

Prior to the Huntsville Hamfest, we visited the retail store of Gigaparts again in Huntsville. This is the tour of that store.

Website: Listen

E695: Packing for a Ham Radio SOTA Trip with K6ARK - Summits On The Air from 2021-09-13T22:11:10

Today I welcome Adam, K6ARK, back to the channel to talk about our SOTA Trip from September 10-12. What should be in my SOTA Pack? What ham radio equipment should I be carrying? We will discuss ...

E694: Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Shopping Discounts for August 2021 from 2021-09-12T22:52:03

Thanks for watching! Here are today's Ham Radio Shopping Discounts -

Ham Radio 2.0 100K Giveaway: http://hr2.li/100kgiveaway
Listen

E693: Shack In a Box from Hamradio.World at Huntsville Hamfest from 2021-09-08T14:32:29

Shack-in-a-box Ham Radio Go Boxes and Solar Generators from HamRadio.world - showcase from the Huntsville Hamfest

Website: https://sh...

E692: TN07 Go2 HOA Stealth Antenna - Ham Radio HF Antenna from 2021-09-07T04:13:08

TN07 Go2 HOA Stealth Antenna - Ham Radio HF Antenna from the Huntsville Hamfest

E691: Huntsville Sunday Night Livestream from Monte Sano State Park from 2021-09-05T13:25:11

Join us tonight for an after-party from the Monte Sano State Park, following the Huntsville Hamfest

E690: New RFinder P10 Tablet with Dual Band DMR and RTL-SDR Receiver - Huntsville Hamfest from 2021-09-03T20:47:10

From the Huntsville Hamfest, we sit down with Bob, W2CYK, and he shows us the new P10 Tablet from RFinder with RTL-SDR Receive and the traditional dual band DMR radio, just like the RFinder B1. Al...

E689: Live From the Huntsville Hamfest After-party from 2021-09-02T15:35:17

We're at Campus 805!

E688: Wouxun KG-UV9G GMRS Handheld from Better Safe Radio from 2021-09-01T21:32:47

The KG-UV9G Handheld GMRS Radio from Wouxun is a great addition to any GMRS line-up of radios. Check the video and the link below

http://hr2....

E687: On The Road To Huntsville from 2021-08-31T22:42:09

On the road to Huntsville

E686: Yaesu REVEALS the FT5D - New Yaesu System Fusion Ham Radio Handheld from 2021-08-29T22:16:11

Yaesu is about to drop a new HT for dual band System Fusion, but what features does it have over their previous model? Let's take a look...

ML&S Link: Listen

E685: Huntsville Hamfest Prep! YouTubers Bunch Hamfest Planning from 2021-08-28T15:10:14

This is the first official recording for 2021 for the YouTubers Bunch for Ham Radio, and today we are discussing the upcoming Huntsville Hamfest next weekend. Check out the channels below for more...

E684: Training The Next Generation of Hams, with Goodgame Ham Radio - K5ATA from 2021-08-27T18:52:21

Join the livestream tonight as I welcome Steve, K5ATA, from the Goodgame Ham Radio and Outdoors YouTube Channel. Steve is a teacher by trade, and teaches Ham Radio to his students. This should be...

E683: Ham Radio Happy Hour - Friday the 13th at the QSO Today Ham Expo from 2021-08-26T14:50:10

Ham Radio Happy Hour from the QSO Today Ham Expo! Join myself and several other YouTubers, along with the nice folks from Gigaparts, to talk about the QSO Today Ham Expo and the Huntsville Hamfest...

E682: Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Shopping and Events for August, 2021 from 2021-08-24T20:20:08

Thanks for stopping by! Check the links below from today's Ham Radio Today video -

✅Ham Radio 2.0 100K Giveaway: http://hr2.li/100kg...

E681: BHI DSP Speaker on the Yaesu FTdx-10 | BHI NES10-2 MK4 Speaker from 2021-08-24T14:15:12

The BHI NES10-2 MK4 DSP Speaker is a great addition to any HF setup where DSP isn't available or noise is abundant. In this video, I connect the BHI NES10-2 MK4 Speaker to the YAesu FTdx-10 at Fie...

E680: Lunchtime Livestream with Eric, 4Z1UG, from the QSO Today Ham Expo from 2021-08-18T15:15:09

The next QSO Today Ham Expo is THIS weekend! Join Eric and I today to talk about the latest news before this fantastic shows that starts at 6pm PDT on Friday the 13th!

Register here: Listen

E679: Radioddity DB25-D Programming Software and Codeplug Demo, Power Test from 2021-08-17T14:14:10

The Radioddity DB25-D Mini Mobile Dual Band DMR Radio has been quite popular with the updates that Radioddity made to the previous versions from other manufacturers. Today I open up the programmin...

HamSci 2021: Lunch Discussion, Day 2 from 2021-08-16T23:50:12

Lunch Discussion (Open Meeting - Everyone Moves to New iPoster Zoom Meeting Link)

HamSci 2021: HamSci Experiment Co Design Session from 2021-08-16T20:50:14

HamSci Experiment Co-Design Session - links at https://hamsci.org/codesign

HamSci 2021: INVITED AMATEUR RADIO TUTORIAL Amateur Radio Observations of Midlatitude Sporadic E from 2021-08-16T13:48:10

INVITED AMATEUR RADIO TUTORIAL Amateur Radio Observations of Midlatitude Sporadic E, presented by Joseph Dzekevich K1YOW at the HamSci 2021 Event.

HamSci 2021: INVITED SCIENTIST TUTORIAL: Midlatitude Ionospheric Physics from 2021-08-14T13:54:15

Midlatitude Ionospheric Physics, presented by J. Michael Ruohoniemi from Virginia Tech

HamSci 2021: Day 2, Opening Remarks from 2021-08-13T17:59:21

HamSci 2021 Day 2 Opening Remarks by Nathaniel Frissell W2NAF

E678: POTA Plaque Event Results with Vance, N3VEM from 2021-08-13T02:00:52

Today I welcome Vance, N3VEM, back onto the show to talk about the results of the POTA Plaque Event from last July.

Website: https://pa...

E677: Ham Radio LATE SHIFT Livestream! from 2021-08-11T21:14:21

Join us tonight for the LATE SHIFT with K8MRD!

We're gonna make a series of it and see where it goes. What do you think? Join us at 10pm CDT Friday night (03:00 UTC Saturday morning) f...

E676: Ham Radio Today - Events and Shopping Deals for August 2021 from 2021-08-10T19:00:43

Ham Radio Today - here are the links to today's events and deals:

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Gigaparts Weekly Specials: Listen

E675: Ham Radio Balloon Launch | APRS Antenna, Ham Radio Repeater from 2021-08-09T13:25

Special thanks to the folks out at K5PRK and K5RWK for allowing me to record and post this Ham Radio Balloon launch, which included payloads for a Ham Radio Antenna, Crossband repeater, DMR simplex...

E674: Lunchtime Livestream with Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder from 2021-08-08T17:41:08

Join Frank and I today as we welcome Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder, who will be on-location at the Salem, NH Ham Radio Outlet.

Episode 673: Best DMR Handheld Ham Radio for 2021 | Top 10 DMR HT Radios from 2021-08-07T14:30:19

What is the best DMR Handheld Ham Radio you can get in 2021, and why? Today I take you through my Top 10 choices for DMR HTs, with an honorable mention on an 11th model. Let me know what you thin...

Episode 672: DMR Codeplugs - Updating and Programming Anytone DMR Radios from 2021-08-05T20:08:55

Join me tonight as I walk through the process of updating the codeplug for the Anytone DMR Radios. We will be using the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus radio, the CPS for that radio, and the N0GSG contac...

Episode 671: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for July 30 from 2021-08-04T16:08:15

Ham Radio Today Shopping Deals and Links:
R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Bridgecom Giveaway: https...

Episode 670: POTA Ham Radio 2.0 Meetup | Support your Parks Weekend, Parks On The Air from 2021-08-03T15:06:27

This is my video from the weekend of the first official Ham Radio 2.0 meetup, which we WILL be doing again! What a fun weekend - we coincided with the POTA Support Your Parks weekend for Parks On ...

Episode 669: Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus Codeplug How To | Anytone 878 Programing from 2021-08-01T23:25:37

Writing and Programming an Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus Codeplug - use your existing Anytone codeplug to program your new AT-D878UVII Plus DMR Radio! Here are some steps for transferring a codeplug fr...

Episode 668: Antenna Baluns and Ununs with K6ARK | Ham Radio Livestream from 2021-07-30T13:18:56

Tonight I welcome Adam, K6ARK, back onto the stream to talk about Ham Radio Antennas, Baluns and Ununs.

K6ARK's YouTube Channel: Listen

Episode 667: Ham Radio LATE SHIFT Livestream with K8MRD! from 2021-07-29T13:00:13

Last weekend, as a matter of happenstance - Mike, K8MRD, was a guest on an impromptu Livestream that we ran from my Hamshack. It started late in the evening and got lots of watch time and views, s...

Episode 666: Ham Radio Today - Events and Shopping Deals for July 2021 from 2021-07-28T16:32:18

Here are the links for today's episode!

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
EXTRA Class Playlist: Listen

HamSci 2021: KEYNOTE ADDRESS The History of Radio from 2021-07-27T21:20:11

KEYNOTE ADDRESS The History of Radio, given by Dr. Elizabeth Bruton

HamSci 2021: ‘Sprinkles’ or ‘Mirrors Exploring the true nature of VHF propagation via Sporadic E from 2021-07-27T17:15:05

‘Sprinkles’ or ‘Mirrors Exploring the true nature of VHF propagation via Sporadic E, presented by Chris Deacon G4IFX

HamSci 2021: Long delayed radio echoes – the illusive secret of the ionosphere from 2021-07-27T15:15:02

Presented by Sverre Holm LA3ZA at the 2021 HamSci conference - Long delayed radio echoes – the illusive secret of the ionosphere

HamSci 2021, Break Time: Chatting with KC4USV McMurdo Station from 2021-07-26T21:15:04

During this break time we got to hear from KC4USV, McMurdo Station Ross Island ANTARCTICA. Special thanks to Mark, KF4LLR, for sharing with us.

HamSci 2021: Statistical Perspectives On the Human Factor in Spot Data from RBN and WSPR Networks from 2021-07-26T16:15:16

Presented by David Campbell - Statistical Perspectives On the Human Factor in Spot Data from RBN and WSPR Networks

HamSci 2021: Observing Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances using HamSCI Amateur Radio Validation from 2021-07-26T15:10:07

Observing Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances using HamSCI Amateur Radio Validation and Climatology by Diego Sanchez KD2RLM

HamSci 2021: Traveling ionospheric disturbances tracked through Doppler-shifted AM radio from 2021-07-26T14:10:02

Traveling ionospheric disturbances tracked through Doppler-shifted AM radio, presented by Claire C. Trop

Episode 664: Lunchtime Livestream with Fred, AA7BQ, from QRZ.com from 2021-07-25T20:00:12

Today I welcome Fred, AA7BQ, the founder of QRZ.com onto the Lunchtime Livestream to talk about his great website.

Link: www.qrz.com

Episode 663: Astron SS-30M-AP Power Supply First Look! from 2021-07-25T14:00:07

New from Astron is a 30-amp Power Supply with PowerPoles and 2 USB ports on the front panel. Let's take a First Look at this! Thanks to Gigaparts for allowing me to test this unit, link below. Listen

Episode 662: Icom ID-52 First Look! - New Icom Handheld Ham Radio | DSTAR from 2021-07-24T15:30:10

Look what arrived at my mailbox! This is the Icom ID-52E, the newest Handheld Ham Radio from Icom, which includes DSTAR. Let's take a look at the features and style of this brand new radio!

Episode 661: SURPRISE! Late Shift with K8MRD! from 2021-07-24T00:30:20

Impromptu Livestream with Mike, K8MRD

Episode 660: Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Events for July 16 from 2021-07-23T21:20:15

Here are today's links for Ham Radio Today!

July 17 POTA Event: https://goo.gl/maps/6boDPuDcjXWdaZon7
R&L: Listen

Episode 659: Radioddity REVEALS DB25-D Mini Mobile DMR Radio | First Look! from 2021-07-23T14:10:56

Radioddity has a new Mini Mobile DMR Radio about to be released which they are calling the DB-25-D. This is a small dual band DMR radio with 20W power output and a compact size. Let's take a Firs...

Episode 658: Lunchtime Livestream with Eric, 4Z1UG, for the QSO Today Ham Expo from 2021-07-22T13:34:01

Today I welcome Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, back to the Livestream to talk about the upcoming QSO Today Ham Expo on August 14-15 next month!

Sign up here: Listen

Episode 657: Radioddity UV-5RX3 Triband Baofeng Ham Radio Handheld from 2021-07-21T16:11:25

A triband HT from Radioddity, the Baofeng UV-5RX3 Handheld Ham Radio which incorporates 144/220/440 all into one Handheld package.

Save $15 off of a $65 or more purchase from Radioddity ...

Episode 656: Build A Pi with KM4ACK | Ham Radio Raspberry Pi Build from 2021-07-20T12:52:22

Tonight I welcome Jason, KM4ACK, onto the stream to talk about his Build-a-Pi project for Ham Radio. In this build are many apps we commonly use for Ham Radio, which all run on a Raspberry Pi.
Listen

HamSci 2021: Survey of ionospheric F2 region variability from the lower atmosphere, Part 2 from 2021-07-19T21:34:13

Survey of ionospheric F2 region variability from the lower atmosphere: drivers and responses I - presented by Phil Erickson W1PJE

HamSci 2021: Survey of ionospheric F2 region variability from the lower atmosphere, Part 1 from 2021-07-19T21:33:11

Survey of ionospheric F2 region variability from the lower atmosphere: drivers and responses I - presented by Carl Luetzelschwab K9LA

Episode 655: Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream for July 2021 from 2021-07-19T15:20

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Ham Radio chatter and QSOs! Ham Radio Happy Hour is a monthly event where everyone is welcome to join and chat and just have fun. Hope you can make it!

Episode 654: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for July 2021 from 2021-07-18T18:40:29

Check these links below for today's Ham Radio Today video, and thanks for watching!

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
July 17th POTA Event Lo...

Episode 653: HamBuilder HBR4HFS 4-Band HF Ham Radio Test and Review from 2021-07-18T18:38:59

This video took me a few months to put together while testing it in different environments and locations. Today we are looking at the HamBuilder HBR4HFS 4-Band Transceiver for HF Ham Radio, which ...

Episode 652: Lunchtime Livestream with KM9G, Temporarily Offline! from 2021-07-15T14:47:04

Today I welcome Steve, KM9G, onto the Livestream to talk about his Ham Nuggets series and other YouTube Projects he has ongoing.

Steve's Channel: Listen

HamSci 2021: QRV: Newbie YL Perspectives on Becoming a Ham Citizen Scientist from 2021-07-14T13:14:27

Presented by Laura Brandt KC3QGP and Elizabeth MacDonald KJ7RUB

Episode 651: ARRL Field Day 2021 from Texas | Ham Radio Field Day from 2021-07-13T17:44:04

Operating as KN5TR, this year we welcome W2CYK from RFinder, KG5AHJ from Tank Radio and Mike from the K8MRD Radio Stuff YouTube channel. This was a fun Field Day! I hope we got your in our logs i...

Episode 650: Happy July 4th! Independence Day and 13 Colonies HF Event Livestream from 2021-07-13T03:26:55

Tonight we will talk about the USA's Independence Day and the 13 Colonies HF Special Event that is ongoing this week

Website: http://www...

Episode 649: Ham Radio Today | Events and Specials for July 2 from 2021-07-12T14:26:50

Ham Radio Upcoming Events and Deals for July 2021

13 Colonies Special Event: http://www.13colonies.us
R&L: Listen

BTECH GMRS-V1 Review, Power Output Test | GMRS Repeater Capable Handheld Radio from 2021-07-11T19:46:59

Today I get to talk to you about the GMRS-V1 HT (handie talkie) handheld radio for the GMRS band and GMRS users. Some people have commented how this radio is a 5-watt radio when the BTECH website ...

HamSci 2021: Lunch Discussion Open Webinar with Panelists from 2021-07-10T18:06:23

Lunch Discussion Open Webinar with Panelists from HamSci 2021

HamSci 2021: Ray Tracers and Ionospheric Models from 2021-07-10T18:05:33

Toward interpretation of HF propagation data obtained by the HamSCI Community – Ray Tracers and Ionospheric Models. From HamSci 2021, given by Stephen Kaeppler AD0AE

HamSci 2021: TangerineSDR Software Demo from 2021-07-10T17:49:46

Today we get to look at the software which will run the upcoming TangeringSDR device from TAPR and HamSci. Presented by Bill Engelke AB4EJ

HamSci 2021: VLF Module for the Tangerine SDR Progress Update from 2021-07-10T17:48:31

Jonathan Rizzo KC3EEY talks about the VLF Module on the upcoming Tangerine SDR Project.

Episode 647: Best Ham Radio Antenna on eBay | HF Ham Radio Antennas from 2021-07-09T18:04:26

What is the Best Ham Radio Antenna you can get on eBay? Today I got through 3 of my choices that have worked well for me, but I would like to hear your thoughts also.

Links:
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Episode 646: ARRL Field Day Wrap Up from 2021-07-08T13:29:22

A short session to wrap-up the weekend for Field Day 2021

Episode 645: ARRL Field Day 2021 On Location from 2021-07-07T22:12:09

Livestream during Field Day 2021

Episode 644: Anytone REVEALS New DMR Mobile Radio | AT-D578UVIII Plus Triband Ham Radio from 2021-07-07T16:09:15

Anytone Reveals a new Triband Mobile DMR Radio, the AT-D578UVIII Plus - let's take a look at some of the features of this Mobile DMR Radio.

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Episode 643: Yaesu Lunchtime Livestream with John Kruk from 2021-07-06T18:12:24

Today I welcome John Kruk from Yaesu onto the Livestream to talk about the new FTdx-10 and new things upcoming at Yaesu.

Episode 640: GridTracker Setup and Tutorial for FlexRadio and WSJT-X from 2021-07-05T14:27:15

Tonight I welcome Sebastián from the GridTracker team to come and show us how to setup GridTracker for WSJT-X and connect to SmartSDR for FlexRadio

Website: Listen

HamSci 2021: Preliminary Data Analysis of Personal Space Weather Station Magnetometer Data from 2021-07-04T19:16:36

Preliminary Data Analysis of Personal Space Weather Station Magnetometer Data from Hyomin Kim KD2MCR at the 2021 HamSCI Event.

HamSci 2021: Personal Space Weather Station Ground Magnetometer Hardware from 2021-07-04T19:15:07

Personal Space Weather Station Ground Magnetometer Hardware presentation from the HamSCI 2021 Program, presented by Julius Madey K2KGJ & David Witten KD0EAG

HamSci 2021: Estimation of Ionospheric Layer Height Changes From Doppler Frequency from 2021-07-04T19:14:07

Estimation of Ionospheric Layer Height Changes From Doppler Frequency and Time of Flight Measurements on HF Skywave Signals - HamSCI 2021 Program, presentation given by Steve Cerwin WA5FRF

HamSci 2021: Personal Space Weather Station Grape Hardware - The Second Generation from 2021-07-03T13:28:01

John Gibbons N8OBJ presents from the HamSCI 2021 Event about the Personal Space Weather Station Grape Hardware - The Second Generation

HamSci 2021: Personal Space Weather Stations Grape Hardware: Version 1.0 and Pilot Experiments from 2021-07-03T13:24:29

Personal Space Weather Stations Grape Hardware: Version 1.0 and Pilot Experiments from Kristina Collins KD8OXT

Episode 639: Ham Radio Happy Hour for June 2021 from 2021-07-02T22:33:36

The June 2021 HAM RADIO HAPPY HOUR! Bring yourself and join us! Prior to this livestream, we will be playing Trivia on Kyle's channel here - ...

Episode 638: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Discounts for June 18 from 2021-07-02T03:44:38

Here are today's deals and specials for June 18.

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
✅New Homepage: Listen

HamSCI 2021: Mid-latitude Irregularities in the Early Results from the Ionospheric Sounding Mode from 2021-07-01T13:31:51

Mid-latitude Irregularities in the Early Results from the Ionospheric Sounding Mode Using Chirp Ionosondes of Opportunity for the HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station

HamSCI 2021: TangerineSDR Clock Module Design from 2021-07-01T13:29:51

John Ackermann, N8UR, presents the TangerineSDR Clock Module Design discussion from the HamSCI 2021 Program.

HamSCI 2021: TangerineSDR Data Engine and Overall Architecture from 2021-06-30T13:16:33

TangerineSDR Data Engine and Overall Architecture from Scotty Cowling, WA2DFI. Presentation given at the 2021 HamSCI Program.

HamSCI 2021: Overview of the Personal Space Weather Station and Project Update from 2021-06-30T13:15:39

W2NAF presents at the HamSCI 2021 Program about an Overview of the Personal Space Weather Station and Project Update

HamSCI 2021 - Opening Remarks and Webinar Setup from 2021-06-30T13:14:33

These are the individual recorded sessions from the HamSCI 2021 Program. See the Playlist for the full list of sessions.

HamSCI, the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation, is a platfo...

Episode 637: FlexRadio SmartSDR and SmartLink Lunchtime Livestream from 2021-06-29T16:46:56

Today I welcome Michael Walker, VA3MW, from FlexRadio back onto the Lunchtime Livestream to talk about recent changes to SmartSDR and the SmartLink Network

Episode 636: RigExpert AA-2000 | Best Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer? from 2021-06-29T16:31:56

Today I get to tell you about the AA-2000 Antenna Analyzer from RigExpert in the Ukraine. This is the Best Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer that I have ever owned, and it comes from a top-of-the-line co...

Episode 635: POTA plaque Event 2021 Livestream from 2021-06-27T21:30:41

Today I welcome Vance Martin, N3VEM, coordinator of the annual POTA Plaque event to celebrate highest achievements in the Ham Radio Parks on the Air program. If you enjoy POTA, be sure to catch t...

Episode 634: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for June 11 from 2021-06-23T13:00:56

Check out today's links for Ham Radio Shopping:

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Gigaparts
- Rig Expert Analyzers: Listen

Episode 633: N9SAB HF Ham Radio Antenna - Portable Ham Radio Antenna from 2021-06-23T12:59:32

N9SAB makes several lightweight and portable HF antennas for easy setup and on-thego HF Ham Radio Operations. Today I talk about 2 of the models that I purchased and add my thoughts about them. <...

Amazon Prime Day 2! More Ham Radio, Solar, and Battery Deals! from 2021-06-23T04:10:36

Amazon Prime Day 2 - Let's see what kind of deals we can find on Ham Radio equipment - transceivers, antennas, etc. We'll also look at solar power items, off-grid gear and battery deals. As an Am...

Amazon Prime Day! Let's See What HAM RADIO Deals We Can Find! from 2021-06-22T04:36:28

My Amazon Store Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0

Episode 632: Lunchtime Livestream with PEOVI - Icom IC-705 Cage from 2021-06-21T19:18:30

The Peovi Cage is likely the best protective product currently made for the Icom IC-705. Today I welcome to folks from Peovi onto the stream to talk about some of their updated accessories for the...

Episode 631: Baofeng UV-10R Dual Band HT Ham Radio - First Look! from 2021-06-20T14:41:49

Today I go over the features and do some power testing on the Baofeng UV-10R Dual Band HT Ham Radio

Purchase link: https://ebay.us/Utmg6j

Episode 630: DMR 101 for 2021 Intro to DMR for Ham Radio from 2021-06-20T00:47:41

Tonight on the Livestream we will discuss DMR 101 in an updated capacity for 2021. I have had a DMR 101 presentation put together for a few years that I have shown a few times on this channel. No...

Episode 629: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals for June 4th from 2021-06-18T13:02:54

Thanks for watching! Here are today's links:

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
American Radio Supply Mailer: Listen

Episode 628: Icom IC-7300 vs Yaesu FTDX 10 | HF Ham Radio from 2021-06-17T15:21:27

This is a brief comparison of features between the Icom IC-7300 and the new Yaesu FTDX 10. There are lots more options and tests we can do with these 2 radios, so I suspect I will plan for more vi...

Episode 627: Lunchtime Livestream - Mark Brown, N4BCD, with the Huntsville Hamfest from 2021-06-16T16:12:48

Today I welcome Mark Brown, N4BCD, from the Huntsville Hamfest to come onto the show and talk to us about this year's Hamfest.

Link: https://...

Episode 626: Chatting with the DX Commander, M0MCX - Lunchtime Livestream from 2021-06-16T16:07:30

Special Edition of the Lunchtime Livestream where I invite Callum, M0MCX, the DX Commander onto the stream to talk about this weekend's past YouTubers Hamfest and his DX Commander antenna products ...

Episode 625: Radioddity GM-30 GMRS HT Walkie Talkie | Best GMRS Handheld Radio? from 2021-06-14T16:52:52

Radioddity has a new GMRS HT Walkie Talkie and today we're going to take a look at what comes in the box and the menu of this new GMRS Handheld Radio.

Link: Listen

Episode 624: #YTHF21 Close Out Livestream from 2021-06-13T14:37:40

Join ALL of us for the close-out of the YouTubers Hamfest 2021! I'll invite all of the channels who livestreamed from the last 3 days and we will talk about the event itself and get feedback from ...

Episode 623: TangerineSDR and RFinder on the YouTubers Hamfest #YTHF21 from 2021-06-13T13:57:19

YouTubers Hamfest 2021! Saturday morning I will be welcoming Scotty, WA2DFI, from the TAPR Group to talk to us about the TangerineSDR Project updates. Afterwards we will be welcoming Bob, W2CYK, fr...

Episode 622: YTHF21 Ham Radio Happy Hour from 2021-06-09T16:06:48

Replay of the Ham Radio Happy Hour from the YouTubers Hamfest of 2021

Episode 621: YouTubers Hamfest Retail Hour - Gigaparts and Bridgecom #YTHF21 from 2021-06-03T18:17:57

YouTubers Hamfest 2021! We are kicking it off again and my first Livestream will be interviews with Gigaparts and Bridgecom for a Retail Radio Hour.
View the full playlist here: Listen

Episode 620: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and YouTubers Hamfest Weekend! from 2021-06-02T01:39:16

Join us this weekend for the YouTubers Hamfest 2021!
Links for today's episode:

YouTubers Hamfest Schedule: Listen

Episode 619: Parks on the Air Ham Radio at Cloudland Canyon State Park from 2021-05-31T14:53:31

On my way home Long Island, I stopped in Georgia at Cloudland Canyon State Park to do a Parks on the Air activation. Take a look at the hiking trail and view from this State Park.
DJI Osmo Act...

Episode 618: Is Ham Radio Dead? Is Ham Radio Doomed? from 2021-05-31T14:35:30

Lots of speculation and knee-jerk reactions exist on social media about whether or not Ham Radio is Dead. I wonder what the statistics say? Let's take a look at some real evidence about what is hap...

Episode 617: Setting up Supermon for Allstar with Kyle, AA0Z from 2021-05-30T03:09:22

Tonight we will setup Supermon for HamVOIP Allstar. Supermon is a graphical interface that shows you the status of your Allstar node or repeater, and shows you who is connecting and talking at any...

Episode 616: Ham Radio Today - Dayton HAMVENTION 2021 Sales and Specials from 2021-05-30T03:03:48

We should all be in Ohio right now! But since we aren't, here are some great deals you can have this weekend for Hamvention specials


Bridgecom: Listen

Episode 615: RFinder P2 Dual Band Android DMR Tablet | FIRST LOOK! from 2021-05-28T15:54

Today we go over the newest Android DMR device from RFinder, the P2 tablet with a 7" screen. This is a dual band DMR and Analog radio built into the back of a fully functional Android hardened tabl...

Episode 614: New FCC RF Safety Rules | Ham Radio Livestream with Ria Jairam, N2RJ from 2021-05-28T15:10:24

For today's Lunchtime Livestream, I welcome Ria Jairam, N2RJ, the ARRL Hudson Division Director. She is going to talk to us about some new FCC RF Safety Rules that the ARRL has put lots of time and...

Yaesu FTDX10 Tuning and Receiver Deep Dive | WATCH THIS! from 2021-05-24T19:35:52

Today I welcome Doug, N4HNH, from the YouTube channel N4HNH Radio, and we discuss the best receiver tuning practices for the new Yaesu FTDX10 HF Ham Radio. Check the links below:

FTDX10...

Episode 612: Islands on the Air for Ham Radio with W4DKS from 2021-05-23T14:51:31

Replay of the Livestream where I welcome Dan, W4DKS, onto the livetsream to talk about IOTA - Islands on the Air. We discussed how to get registered and how to operate. I hope you can join us!
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Episode 611: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for May 2021 from 2021-05-21T01:34:42

Thanks for watching! Here are the links for today's ham radio shopping and events video:
R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
ridgecom Giveaway: Listen

Episode 610: Wouxun KG-UV9P Dual Band Radio and Scanner from Better Safe Radio from 2021-05-19T02:22:28

Wouxun KG-UV9P Ham Two-Way Radio & SHTF Scanner from Better Safe Radio. The High-Power Wouxun KG-UV9P U.S. version provides reliable dual-band EmComm emergency radio communications for amateurs/ham...

Episode 609: Lunchtime Livestream - RFinder P2 Tablet and More! from 2021-05-19T02:17:20

Today for the lunchtime livestream, Frank and I welcome Bob from RFinder to talk about his new tablet and new updates to the RFinder app, which include ROIP - radio over IP.

Website: Listen

Episode 608: TN07 SFP-102 32' Flagpole HF Ham Radio Antenna for POTA from 2021-05-16T21:23:44

One of the Ham Radio Antennas that I have used most often for POTA - Parks on the Air - is the TN07 SFP-102 32' telescoping flagpole antenna, which includes a matching unit capable of operating 10-...

Episode 607: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Specials for May 2021 from 2021-05-15T20:25:23

Ham Radio Today - Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Ham Radio Events happening in May of 2021.


R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
MTC Sidewal...

Episode 606: Baofeng UV-9R Model Comparison and Power Testing from 2021-05-15T02:33:04

Today I compare and test 3 different models of the Baofeng UV9R.
Links:
Mirkit 8-watt model: https://amzn.to/3nQeVxc
18w model: <...

Episode 605: Contest University and Hamvention QSO Party with K3LR and W8CI from 2021-05-14T02:27:18

Today I welcome Tim Duffy, K3LR, and Michael Kalter, W8CI, to the Lunchtime Livestream to talk about the upcoming plans for the 2021 Contest University and Dayton Hamvention QSO Party. Join us for ...

Episode 604: Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus - Best DMR Handheld Ham Radio 2021? from 2021-05-12T20:57:02

The newest DMR Handheld Ham Radio from Anytone is the AT-D878UVII Plus HT, which incorporates 500,000 contacts and 10,000 talkgroups into the same, great package we are used to seeing from Anytone....

Episode 603: 6 Years on YouTube! - Ham Radio 2.0 Livestream Special from 2021-05-10T01:04:45

Join Frank and I for a special livestream to celebrate 6 years on YouTube. A special thanks to all of those who have made this series possible. I am very excited to see what the next year, and the ...

Episode 602: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Specials for April 2021 from 2021-05-08T23:59:41

Thanks for watching today's video! Links to all of the sites are below:


Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus: http://hr2.li/be084
Bridgeco...

Episode 601: Bioenno Power 160 Watt-Hour Renewable Power Pack | Solar Generator, Off-Grid Power from 2021-05-08T23:40:28

The BPP-160 from Bioenno is a 160 Watt-Hour Power Pack / Solar Generator that will give you AC and DC power when you are away from grid power, and has a built-in solar charge controller so that you...

Episode 600: Lunchtime Livestream - Ham Radio 2.0, Almost 6 Years! Unboxing the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus! from 2021-05-05T23:16:39

Special Edition! Join Frank and I for this week's Lunchtime Livestream on Thursday!

Anytone D878UVII Plus Link: http://hr2.li/be084

Episode 599: Overlanding Products Review - Camping and Parks on the Air (POTA) from 2021-05-05T22:51:55

During my POTA Trip to the Outer Banks, I stopped at Pettigrew State Park one night and decided to do a Product Overview video for the Ham Radio, camping and Overlanding gear I was using.
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Episode 598: Getting Started in Prepping with The Urban Prepper from 2021-05-04T21:34:17

In this episode I welcome Cliff, The Urban Prepper, who runs a YouTube Channel with the same name. We will be discussing how to get started in Prepping, what Urban Prepping looks like, and what gen...

Episode 597: Ham Radio Happy Hour for April 2021! from 2021-05-02T22:58:29

Replay of our livestream from Friday, April 23rd, this month's edition of the Ham Radio Happy Hour. A special thanks to all of the channels who joined the stream, our special guests , and especial...

Episode 596: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals and Events for April 23rd from 2021-05-01T16:11:20

Thanks for joining us for this week's edition of the Ham Radio Today podcast for Deals and Upcoming Events in Amateur Radio. Take a look at the links below for reference.


R&L: Listen

Episode 595: POTA Trip to the Outer Banks - Ham Radio Parks On The Air with WE4DX from 2021-05-01T15:57:46

This is the first video in a series of videos where I traveled to the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina and activated several POTA spots for Parks on the Air with the Ham Radio Adventures Club as...

Episode 594: Lunchtime Livestream - Chatting with Jarrett about the HAMRS Ham Radio Logger from 2021-05-01T15:43:25

HAMRS is a new app for Android users to log POTA contacts and Winter Field Day. Today I have invited Jarrett, the writer of the app, to sit down and talk with us about its features.

Episode 593: My Visit to Gigaparts, Huntsville - Ham Radio Retail Store from 2021-04-30T18:52:12

On my way home from my POTA trip, I stopped at Gigaparts in Huntsville for a tour of their retail store. What a great bunch of folks - if you have ever wanted to see what their store looks like, ch...

Episode 592: Ham Radio Today - Shopping Deals for April 16 from 2021-04-28T20:56:52

Ham Radio Today! Ham Radio Shopping Specials and deals for this upcoming week. See below for today's links:
R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Ameri...

Episode 591: Lunchtime Livestream - Live from NEW YORK! It's ... Wednesday? from 2021-04-28T15:28:17

We're in Long Island New York after a fun-filled weekend of POTA with the Ham Radio Adventures Club. Join Frank and I for an update about this trip.

Episode 590: Best GMRS Base Antenna? - Ed Fong GMRS J-pole Antenna from 2021-04-27T17:36:32

One of the best, and most affordable, antennas for GMRS base station operation is the Ed Fong J-pole. Based off of a design Dr. Fong created for the Ham Radio world with his DBJ-1 dual band J-pole,...

Episode 589: Yaesu FTDX-10 Menu and Feature Overview with W9FFF Ham Radio Dude from 2021-04-26T03:11:49

New from Yaesu, the FTDX-10 HF Transceiver - today I've invited Sean, W9FFF, from the Ham Radio Dude channel to go though all of the menu selections of this radio and talk about several of its feat...

Episode 588: Ham Radio Today | Shopping Deals and Info for April 2 from 2021-04-23T13:45

Ham Radio Shopping Deals and upcoming events for April 2, 2021.

R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3
Ham Radio Adventures Club: Listen

Episode 587: Texas Style SOTA (with Cigars ) | Ham Radio Summits on the Air from 2021-04-21T19:15:22

Frank and I attempt a Texas-style SOTA activations.

Tank Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGPsE7...

Episode 586: Lunchtime Livestream - Planning POTA at OBX with Ham Radio Adventures Group! from 2021-04-21T18:58:56

Next Tuesday I hit the road for a 2- week road trip which will include POTA, Overlanding, camping, HF work, a visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and just some general fun. Today's livestr...

Episode 585: Wouxun REVEALS the KG-1000G | Best Mobile GMRS Radio? from 2021-04-14T11:31:19

Today we get to look at a brand new Mobile GMRS Radio from Wouxun, the KG-1000G. This Mobile radio has some nice features that make it a contender for one of the best Mobile GMRS Radios on the mar...

Episode 584: 73,000 Subscriber Giveaway and Operating as KA6LMS/5 from 2021-04-05T00:28:55

Tonight we will announce the winners of the 73k Giveaway and if the bands have quieted down from the WPX Contest this past weekend, we will do some operating as KA6LMS/5 on SSB.

Episode 583: Operating as KA6LMS/5 | HF Special Event from 2021-04-05T00:23:32

Today I will be livestreaming the KA6LMS Special Event to commemorate the last season of Last Man Standing. I will be operating as KA6LMS/5 on HF SSB. Probably on 20M but we will see what the bands...

Episode 582: Ham Radio Today for March 26 | Ham Radio Shopping Deals from 2021-04-02T15:11:35

Ham Radio Today! Thanks for joining us in this episode.

Find links below:
KA6LMS Event: http://gsbarc.org/lms
MTC Mailer: Listen

Episode 581: Wouxun REVEALS the KG-UV8H Dual Band 8-watt HT Radio from 2021-04-02T02:16:41

Brand new from Wouxun is the KG-UV8H Handheld, which features a different screen than earlier models, an 8-watt output power, and a 3200mAH battery. Let's take a look at the features of this new H...

Episode 580: Lunchtime Livestream - Operating as KA6LMS/5 | HF Special Event from 2021-04-02T01:43:37

Today I will be livestreaming the KA6LMS Special Event to commemorate the last season of Last Man Standing. I will be operating as KA6LMS/5 on HF SSB. Probably on 20M but we will see what the ban...

Episode 579: It's Come To My Attention That I'm An Idiot ~ from 2021-03-31T21:47:59

Some random thoughts in my head.

Episode 578: Setting up a SHARI Allstar Node with Kyle, AA0Z from 2021-03-30T17:22:20

From HamProjects.info, the SHARI is a ham construction project designed by N8AR that implements a Raspberry Pi hosted Allstar node using a NiceRF SA818 embedded UHF (420 – 450 MHz) or VHF (144-148 ...

Episode 575: Ham Radio Today! Shopping Deals and Upcoming Events for March 18th from 2021-03-29T02:25:36

Welcome to Ham Radio Today, a new format for my Weekly Shopping Videos for Ham Radio Deals on Gear and Events. Take a look at the links below for today's video!
HamSci2021: Listen

Episode 574: Lunchtime Livestream - K6UDA Arrives in Idaho! from 2021-03-26T15:08:08

Today I welcome Bob, K6UDA, back to the channel. He has moved out of California and arrived in Idaho. Let's fine out how he is doing!

K6UDA Channel: Listen

Episode 573: Best Handheld Ham Radio Under $150 | 2021 HT Ham Radio Guide from 2021-03-25T02:11:14

In early 2021, these are my recommendations of the Best Handheld Ham Radios under $150. Take a look through this list and let me know what you think, or if I should add anything.
Baofeng UV-82...

Episode 572: KA6LMS HF Special Event | Interview with the Last Man Standing Team! from 2021-03-25T01:49:05

Tonight I get the privilege of speaking to John Amodeo and other staffers from the popular TV show 'Last Man Standing' starring Tim Allen as KA0XTT. To commemorate the last season of Last Man Stand...

Episode 571: Ham Radio Happy Hour for March 2021 - LIVE from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo! from 2021-03-24T14:12:21

Join us at 8pm CST (Saturday 02:00 UTC) on Friday the 12th for the March 2021 edition of the YouTubers Bunch Ham Radio Happy Hour! This month we will be streaming from inside of the QSO Today Virtu...

Episode 570: Ham Radio Today! Shopping Deals and Upcoming Events for March 2021 from 2021-03-17T23:39:16

Welcome to Ham Radio Today, a new format for my Weekly Shopping Videos for Ham Radio Deals on Gear and Events. Take a look at the links below for today's video! 

73k Giveaway: Listen

Episode 569: How to use the Icom IC-705 with the Xiegu XPA125B Amp for HF Ham Radio from 2021-03-15T05:09

This was part of the ARRL International DX Contest for SSB at our hunting lease, operating as KN5TR. We used the Icom IC-705 pushing a Xiegu X125B Amp, and it ran on the Bioenno battery and solar p...

Episode 568: Lunchtime Livestream - 73,000 Subs Giveaway from 2021-03-15T04:54:52

Join me for the Lunchtime Livestream on Wednesday March 10th as I celebrate my channel breaking 73,000 subs and announce some giveaways.

I hope you can make it, and look forward to seei...

Episode 567: MORE Ham Radio YouTube Channels You Need To Watch from 2021-03-14T03:04:50

In January of 2021 I posted a video that featured some newer content creators in Ham Radio on YouTube. That video did very well for me on this channel, but also for those new channels, by spreading...

Episode 566: QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Interview and Livestream | Online Virtual Hamfest! from 2021-03-14T02:54:31

Tonight we talk with Eric, 4Z1UG, from the QSO Today Podcast and QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. The first Ham Expo of 2021 is next weekend, so we will get some new information about how the show prepa...

Episode 565: Ham Radio Weekly Events and Specials for March 5th from 2021-03-10T04:44:01

Ham Radio Weekly Events and Specials - I am changing the format a bit to include events along with great shopping deals each week in this video series. Check the links below!

R&L: Listen

Episode 564: Ham Radio Digital Modes Comparison - DMR, DSTAR or YSF? P25 or NXDN? from 2021-03-10T04:03:17

Today I connect to a hotspot with the 3 most comment digital modes in Ham Radio, which are DMR, DSTAR and YSF (Yaesu System Fusion) and let you, the audience, listen to each one. We will talk abou...

Episode 563: Getting Started in CW Morse Code | Lunchtime Livestream with Red Summit RF from 2021-03-10T03:50:03

Today I welcome Charlie, NJ7V, from the Red Summit RF Channel - he is going to give us some advice on how to get started in CW Morse Code for those interested in learning this very fun mode.
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Episode 562: Baofeng UV-9R TP 18-watt Power Testing | UV9R Plus HT from 2021-03-10T03:26:59

Baofeng UV-9R TP 18-watt HT Ham Radio Unboxing and power testing - let's see if this 18-watt HT does what it is advertised to do!

Ebay link: Listen

Episode 561: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for February 26th from 2021-03-07T23:15:34

Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Specials for this weekend and the upcoming month of March, plus some giveaways and hamfest events. Check the links below!

MERCH! Listen

Episode 560: Ham Radio vs Walkie Talkie | Handheld Ham Radio Comparison from 2021-03-07T23:08:47

Ham Radio vs Walkie Talkie, what a strange topic of discussion. But this is a term that is often searched on YouTube, so today I was explain the differences between a Ham Radio, a Handheld Ham Radi...

Episode 559: FCC Notice Warns Against Using Radio Illegally And Wants to Charge $35 for Ham Radio YTB #23 from 2021-03-01T22:43:50

After some events at the US Capitol the FCC issued a statement, warning us not to use airwaves for illegal activity. PLUS they want to start charging a $35 fee for Ham Radio Licenses. Today I meet ...

Texas Snowmageddon! After Chat from 2021-02-25T20:23:21

This is an After Chat, following the Texas Snowmegeddon Livestream from Sunday, Feb 21

Episode 558: Texas Snowmageddon! Texas Winter Storm 2021 Lessons Learned for Prepping and Comms from 2021-02-25T20:22:04

This week was the Texas Snowmageddon - The first Winter Storm of 2021 and it was a record-breaking event for weather all across Texas. We saw record lows temps, record snowfall, and record outages ...

Episode 557: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for February 19th from 2021-02-22T18:43:46

Thanks for stopping by! Here are the Weekly Specials and Shopping Deals for the weekend of Feb 19th, plus links to some important, upcoming events!
R&L: Listen

Episode 556: Wouxun HT Models Comparison - Wouxun UV9D, UV9K, UV9T Differences from 2021-02-21T22:18:06

What are the differences between the Wouxun UV9(x) models of HT Radios for Ham Radio?

Wouxun Models: (Affiliate Links can earn commissions)
KG-UV8D: Listen

Evaluation of uBlox GPS Receivers Performance - TAPR Digital Communications Conference 2020 from 2021-02-21T02:34:50

Evaluation of uBlox GPS Receivers Performance by John Ackermann, N8UR (TAPR) - TAPR Digital Communications Conference

HamSCI PSWS Control Software and Database - TAPR Digital Communications Conference 2020 from 2021-02-21T02:32:02

HamSCI PSWS Control Software and Database - Personal Space Weather Station - by Bill Engelke, AB4EJ (University of Alabama)

Episode 555: Ham Radio vs CB | CB Ham Radio Combo - Comparison from 2021-02-21T02:14:19

Ham Radio vs CB, Citizen's Band Radio - Ham Radio compared to CB frequencies and modes - which ones is better? Today let's talk about both of them, how they compare, and the features of each.

Episode 554: Using the Icom IC-705 and WSJT-x with Hayden from Ham Radio DX! from 2021-02-19T18:10:19

Tonight I welcome Hayden from Ham Radio DX onto the Livestream and we will be talking about connecting the Icom IC-705 to WSJT-x and using it with FT8. In the latest firmware update for the IC-705,...

Episode 553: Hamcation Shopping Deals 2021 - Hamcation QSO Party Plans from 2021-02-19T02:03:35

This weekend is the Virtual HAMCATION event that normally takes place in Orlando, but was updated this year. Take a look at the video for information regarding the Hamcation QSO Party which starts ...

Episode 552: Ham Radio Happy Hour for February 2021! - We Should Be at HAMCATION Right Now! from 2021-02-14T22:50:20

Why are we not all in ORLANDO right now?? Come hang with us for the February Edition of HAM RADIO HAPPY HOUR! We can drink to our woes of not being at HAMCATION!

Episode 551: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for February 12th from 2021-02-14T19:56:23

Happy Friday! Here are some Ham Radio Shopping deals that I have found for this weekend. Enjoy!


R&L: http://www.randl.com
Rad...

Episode 550: Ham Radio vs GMRS | GMRS Ham Radio Combo - Comparison from 2021-02-14T04:58:55

Ham Radio vs GMRS - Ham Radio compared to GMRS frequencies and modes - which ones is better? Today let's talk about both of them, how they compare, and the features of each.

GMRS HTs: <...

Episode 549: Lunchtime Livestream - Ham Radio Q&A from 2021-02-14T04:55:44

Replay of my Lunchtime Livestream where I will welcome YOU, the viewer, onto the stream for this week's edition of my Lunchtime Livestream. 

Episode 548: Winter Field Day 2021 with K8MRD, a BuddiHex and a DX Commander from 2021-02-12T15:18:56

Winter Field Day 2021 was AWESOME! We had some special guests with us, including Frank KG5AHJ, Mike K8MRD, Bob W2CYK and several others from our KN5TR Club. Check the links below for other videos f...

Episode 547: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for February 5th from 2021-02-12T14:49:03

Happy Friday! Here are your Ham Radio shopping deals for the weekend of February 5th, 2021.

R&L: http://www.randl.com
Bridgecom Giv...

Episode 546: Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2021 - GMRS Radio Comparison from 2021-02-12T14:30:54

New for 2021, the Best GMRS Handheld Radios, list and comparisons, for the GMRS Radio service. Best GMRS Handheld Radio review list below.


Affiliate Links can earn commissions on q...

Episode 545: QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo for 2021! Online Hamfest 2021 from 2021-02-08T19:56:09

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is back for March 2021! Today I get to sit down with Eric, 4Z1UG from the QSO Today Podcast and we get the latest info on the upcoming QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, whi...

Episode 544: New Ham Radio YouTube Channels You Need To Watch from 2021-02-06T16:11:02

Today I get to speak to some new Ham Radio YouTube Channels and Content Creators about their channels. Listed below are links to all of the Ham Radio Channels in this episode - go check them out an...

Episode 543: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for January 29 from 2021-02-06T16:07:28

Check out these ham radio shopping deals for January 29th, Winter Field Day weekend!

Affiliate links can earn commissions on some items:
MERCH with SALES!: Listen

Episode 542: Retevis RT49P FRS Demo | Best FRS Walkie Talkie 2021? from 2021-02-06T15:55:27

Retevis RT49P FRS Walkie Talkie Demo - FRS is a license-free radio service that is available for everyone to use, and the RT49P from Retevis is one of the newer radios for this service. The RT49P i...

Episode 541: Lunchtime Livestream - Plans for Winter Field Day! from 2021-02-03T16:32:04

Replay of my Lunchtime Livestream from January 27th as I invite Bob and Frank onto the show to talk about our plans for Winter Field Day that following weekend.

Episode 540: Why You Need a Ham Radio NOW! - FRS - GMRS - 2-Way Radio Livestream from 2021-02-01T16:28:54

It is time for YOU to seriously consider getting a radio - should it be a HAM radio? GMRS radio? FRS radio? Why RADIO at all? What about the new FCC Statement and the new FCC Fees for GMRS and ...

Episode 418: Ham Radio Allstar! AllstarLink and HamVOIP - Livestream with AA0Z ! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join me today as I welcome Kyle, AA0Z, to talk about Allstar repeaters, nodes and the overall mode. Be prepared to connect to a node that we will announce on the livestream and have some QSOs with us!

Episode 411: Lunchtime Livestream - Only a Day Late! Ham Radio Livestream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I didn't make my normally-scheduled Livestream on Wednesday of this week due to a POTA trip I had taken, so this is the follow-up Livestream that next day, talking about my POTA trip.

Episode 351: LIVE! Let's See If 10M Is Still Open! | Online Testing Discussion Too! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Let's See if 10M is still open! If so, we will try some FT8 while live. I will also be talking about Online Ham Radio Testing and some new information that I will be posting later this week.

Episode 319: ARRL CEO Is Out! YouTubers Bunch #10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode from The YouTubers Bunch, we discuss Howard Michel, WB2ITX, the short-term CEO of the ARRL and how a change is leadership can affect the ARRL and Amateur Radio as a whole.

Episode 66, part 1: FCC General License Class from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At long last - the General Class videos are finally here. This is a 3-part session that took some time to edit. I wasn't happy with the session I recorded in Spring of 2016, so I had to wait unti...

Episode 49: Field Day 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Field Day 2016 was a fun event. It wasn't as fun as Field Day 2015, which was my first Field Day video to record HRAC_logoand put on this series. Last year the bands were better and we made more ...

Episode 476: Thank You! YOU Have Made This Possible! 50,000 Subscriber Giveaway! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I'm very excited to run this drawing and contest, and to see where this channel has grown - from where it started, to where it is now, and plans for the future. In no small part whatsoever, that i...

Episode 255: Help Save The U.S.S. Batfish WW2SUB Submarine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The U.S.S. Batfish, a WWII Submarine, has experienced some flooding at it's monument and needs help from the community to save the War Memorial. Watch this video for details, and see the link below...

Episode 427: How To Write a DMR Codeplug! DMR Codeplug Programming Livestream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Frank and I sit down in the shack today for a Livestream that shows you How To Build a DMR Codeplug - Programming basics for the DMR Codeplug questions. We will be using the Anytone D878+ Radio an...

Episode 539: Ham Radio Happy Hour for YouTubers! from 2021-01-28T02:35:32

The GREATEST *Virtual* Gathering of Ham Radio Operators yet this year! This was a very fun event and I hope you will catch the replay, and also subscribe to all of the great channels below...
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Episode 538: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for January 22nd from 2021-01-26T03:08:51

Thanks for watching my video about Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Friday, January 22nd. Find the links below for the websites discussed in this episode.

R&L: Listen

Episode 537: Icom IC-705 with the mAT-705 Portable Tuner | IC-705 Accessories from 2021-01-26T03:00:20

Today I operate the Icom IC-705 at my hunting lease as a portable radio with an End Fed Random Wire antenna from Nelson Antennas, and the mAT-705 portable tuner.


IC-705 Accessories...

Episode 536: Radioddity FS-N1 Noise-Canceling FRS/PMR446 Radio with HD Audio from 2021-01-24T12:50:28

Radioddity has a new Kickstarter program for a Noise-Canceling FRS Radio with HD Audio - link below. This is a pretty cool FRS radio, which is license free, and anyone can use. The audio quality is...

Episode 535: Lunchtime Livestream with Callum, the DX Commander! from 2021-01-23T22:21:05

Join us at Noon CST today (18:00 UTC) as I follow up with Callum, the DX Commander about his shop move, his YouTube channel and his antennas.

Callum's Channel: Listen

Episode 534: Icom IC-705 with the Comet HFJ 350M HF Antenna | IC-705 Accessories from 2021-01-22T18:23:56

Today I work some Special Event HF Stations with my Icom IC-705 from the hunting lease. I am using the Comet HFJ 350M Tap Antenna for HF Ham Radio on the Wind Camp mount for the Icom IC-705. Take...

Episode 533: Let's Talk about DMR for Ham Radio! DMR Livestream from 2021-01-21T02:52:23

Let's Talk about DMR for Ham Radio - DMR is one of my favorite topics and modes inside of Ham Radio and I want to do a new series of videos this year with some updated DMR radios, DMR How-Tos and o...

Episode 532: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for January 15th from 2021-01-19T04:05:29

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for today, January 15th, from R&L, Gigaparts QRPver and more. Take a look:

R&L: http://www.randl.com
MTC E...

Episode 531: Rugged Radios Responds to the FCC Citation and my YouTube Video from 2021-01-17T21:45:02

After posting a video about the FCC Citation of Rugged Radios, I received an email from one of their marketing managers, and it was quite pleasant. Check this video to see the response from Rugged...

Episode 530: Lunchtime Livestream for YouTube Channel Members from 2021-01-17T21:42:23

This livestream will be dedicated to folks who are Channel Members - bring your questions and comments about a recent video or about what you would like to see in an upcoming video. I look forward ...

Episode 529: Hamvention 2021 is Officially Cancelled from 2021-01-14T03:58:04

Much like last year, Hamvention 2021 has announced their cancellation of the Hamfest for 2021. Lots of us are disappointed, but I wanted to share my thoughts about this event.

Announceme...

Episode 527: ARRL CEO David Minster NA2AA Ham Radio Interview from 2021-01-12T03:20:56

Today I get to sit down with David Minster, NA2AA, the new CEO of the ARRL. He talks about his vision for the future of the ARRL itself and also for Ham Radio. I'm excited about this interview and ...

Episode 526: Lunchtime Livestream for January 6 - Ham Radio Livestream from 2021-01-11T04:47:40

Lunchtime Livestream for January 6th! First one of 2021! I hope you can join us today during your back-to-work week for an hour of Ham Radio discussion!

Episode 525: Best Ham Radio Hotspot for Early 2021 - DMR YSF DSTAR Hotspot from 2021-01-10T19:44:29

What is the Best Ham Radio Hotspot coming out of 2020 into 2021? Today I talk about my favorite Ham Radio Hotspot for DMR, YSF, DSTAR and other modes coming out of 2020 and going into 2021.

Episode 524: Ham Radio Questions and Answers for 2021 - Sunday Livestream from 2021-01-07T02:22:08

Replay of my Sunday Livestream to kick-off 2021. We will be talking EVERYTHING Ham Radio. Questions can be posted for what you would like to see upcoming on this channel, this year!

Episode 523: FCC Sets Amateur License Fee at $35 | Ham Radio License Fee from 2021-01-05T19:25:33

FCC Sets Ham Radio License Fee at $35 instead of $50. Along with this, they have changed the fees for GMRS licenses from $70 to $35. Take a look at the video and comment below, I am curious about...

Episdoe 522: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for January 1, 2021 from 2021-01-04T04:13:19

Happy New Year! A great way to start off 2021 is by finding some Ham Radio Shopping Deals for great Ham Radio gear at great prices. Links below are to the deals discussed in today's shopping episod...

Episode 521: Happy New Year 2021! Ham Radio YouTubers Bunch Livestream from 2021-01-01T19:37:28

Replay of the Happy Hour Livestream to bring in the new year!

Episode 519: Ham Radio Contesting Ethics - To Livestream Or Not? YouTubers Bunch #21 from 2020-12-29T22:56:45

Ham Radio Contesting Ethics - is it ethical to Livestream a Contest on YouTube? Today the YouTubers Bunch discusses this growing trend and we provide some insights for future Contesting.

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Episode 518: Ham-com Goes QRT! ARRL West Gulf Division Convention Hamfest Closes from 2020-12-27T01:28:56

In an expected announcement, Ham-com is closing it's doors FOR GOOD! This comes on the heals of COVID-19 causing the Hamfest to be cancelled for 2020 and potentially for 2021. The announcement was ...

Episode 517: K6UDA Exits California! Lunchtime Livestream from 2020-12-25T15:04:04

Today I welcome Bob, K6UDA, onto the Lunchtime Livestream to chat about his move from California to Idaho. Bob is packing up his home after being there for 30 years and making the trek to another S...

Episode 516: Best Ham Radio Brands for 2021 | Ham Radio for Beginners from 2020-12-24T17:50:10

If you are a beginner in Ham Radio, you might be wondering what the Best Brands are for Ham Radio in 2021. In this video I explain the Best Brands for Ham Radio in the HF/VHF/UHF world for Transcei...

Episode 515: Christmas and Holiday Shopping for Ham Radio Deals from 2020-12-24T03:43:05

Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Holiday Specials for Christmas of 2020. Join the livestream tonight to discuss deals I have found on various websites, and bring suggestions of your own!

Ho...

Episode 514: Xiegu GSOC Controller Firmware Updates from 2020-12-24T02:59:54

Xiegu has released the first of what I suspect to be several firmware updates for their Controller / Pan Adapter. In this video I show how to update the Xiegu GSOC firmware, which is quite simple, ...

Episode 513: Giving Back - Ham It Forward - Lunchtime Livestream for Ham Radio from 2020-12-20T01:18:29

Today I want to talk about how we can give back to the community this holiday season, and let the public know that Ham Radio Operators are generous folks!

Gospel Socks: Listen

Episode 512: Best HF Ham Radio Under $2000 - 4 Best HF Transceivers 2021 from 2020-12-17T21:49

Today I discuss the Best HF Ham Radio Transceivers under the $2000 mark. Previously I had discussed the Best HF Ham Radios under $1000, so this video is a continuation of the first one, which you c...

Episode 511: FCC Hits Rugged Radios with Citation over Illegal Radios from 2020-12-16T23:02:44

FCC Hits Rugged Radios with Citation over Illegal Radios - this is an article I found that I thought was relevant to our hobby and what this channel is about. Comments welcome!

Matthew ...

Episode 510: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Christmas 2020 - Weekly Specials! from 2020-12-15T01:48:07

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for December 2020 and Christmas 2020. Listed below are the links to the sites and items mentioned in the video.

R&L: Listen

Episode 509: Ham Radio Happy Hour for December 2020! from 2020-12-14T00:51:37

YouTubers Bunch Ham Radio Happy Hour! Join myself and several other YouTubers, along with some of our greatest fans, to celebrate December, the Holidays and Ham Radio in general!

Episode 508: Setting a Password for Brandmeister DMR Servers | Ham Radio DMR from 2020-12-13T02:47:24

Brandmeister has implemented a new requirement for connecting to their DMR servers, which is a custom/unique password. Today I show you how to setup that password in the Brandmeister Self Card Webs...

Episode 507: Lunchtime Livestream for YouTube Channel Members from 2020-12-12T18:55:36

Today I am kicking off a new initiative for my YouTube Channel Members. This livestream will be dedicated to folks who are Channel Members - bring your questions and comments about a recent video ...

Episode 506: QYT KT-780 Plus 100 Watts 2 meter Mobile Radio Review and Demo from 2020-12-11T19:12:20

The QYT KT-780 Plus is a 100 watt mobile radio on the 2 meter Amateur Radio Band, and works on FM mode. Today we will walk through the menu of the radio, programming a channel and do a power test o...

Episode 505: SOTA with NJ7V from Red Summit RF - Summits on the Air from 2020-12-09T23:36:45

Today I welcome Charlie, NJ7V, from the Red Summit RF YouTube channel to talk about SOTA - Summits on the Air. Summits on the Air is an active topic inside of Amateur Radio and I am anxious to hear...

Episode 504: NanoVNA SAA2 Version 2 Vector Network Analyzer - Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer from 2020-12-07T03:54:11

The NanoVNA SAA2 is the Version 2 in a series of Vector Network Analyzers by NanoVNA. For under $70 this is one of the best and most version Antenna Analyzers for the Ham Radio Operator. Let's take...

Episode 503: Lunchtime Livestream for December 2 - Ham Radio Livestream from 2020-12-02T22:37:15

Lunchtime Livestream with some specials guests! Please welcome Kristina Collins with HamSCI to drop by again to chat with us about the Festival of Frequency this month. We should have a well-rounde...

Episode 502: Best Handheld Ham Radio for Off Grid | Hunting - Survival Ham Radio from 2020-12-02T01:19:17

Today I talk about my 5 current picks for Handheld Ham Radios at my Hunting Lease, where we operate off grid. All radios have various features and options that make them good for off grid or survi...

Episode 501: BLACK FRIDAY Livestream for Ham Radio Equipment from 2020-11-28T22:06:27

Today is Black Friday and we are Livestreaming to show you some of the Best Deals on Ham Radio Equipment on the Best Ham Radio Websites. Bring your ideas and suggestions for where you are shopping...

Episode 500: Lunchtime Livestream - Black Friday Deals with Guests! from 2020-11-28T21:58:16

Black Friday Deals

Join me and a couple of guests for discussion of best places to find Black Friday Deals inside the world of Ham Radio. Today and every day this week, I will be posting...

Episode 499: Best Black Friday Deals for 2020 for HAM RADIO, Part 2 - Ham Radio Websites from 2020-11-25T20:27:20

Where are the best places to find Black Friday Deals inside the world of Ham Radio? Today and every day this week, I will be posting videos about Black Friday Deals and what Ham Radio Websites have...

Episode 498: Best Black Friday Deals for 2020 for HAM RADIO! - Ham Radio Websites from 2020-11-24T01:19:53

Where are the best places to find Black Friday Deals inside the world of Ham Radio? Today and every day this week, I will be posting videos about Black Friday Deals and what Ham Radio Websites have...

Episode 497: Xiegu REVEALS the GSOC Controller for G90 and X5105 from 2020-11-24T01:12:20

Thanks to the great folks at Radioddity for allowing me to review this device and informing me about it. Let's take a look at some features and some areas where I think improvement is needed.
...

Episode 496: Lunchtime Livestream - 1 Week Before Ham Radio Black Friday Specials from 2020-11-20T22:44:23

Ham Radio Black Friday Specials

Let's talk about what places and deals we might be looking for, and hopefully find, next week!

Episode 495: Wouxun KG-UV9D MATE 10-Watt Dual Band Ham Radio Unboxing from 2020-11-19T01:26:05

From Wouxun, the KG-UV9DMATE is a 10-watt, dual band HT with 7-band receive, Cross Band Repeater, Large Color Screen, and 999 Memory Channels. Let's take a look....

Purchase Link: Listen

Episode 493: Friday the 13th Ham Radio Happy Hour! from 2020-11-17T02:31:54

Friday the 13th Happy Hour! Come join us for a chat about Ham Radio and some craft beer!

Episode 492: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Friday The 13th, 2020 from 2020-11-16T03:56:25

Thanks for watching! Here are the links to today's specials
R&L: http://www.randl.com
MTC's weekly email: Listen

Episode 491: What is POTA? Parks On The Air Ham Radio from 2020-11-15T16:01:48

What is POTA? In this short video I explain what Parks On The Air is, how to sign up, and how FUN it is!

Check their website here: htt...

Episode 490: Happy Veterans Day! - Lunchtime Livestream from 2020-11-15T03:13:07

I wanted to use today's livestream to say thank you to all of our Veterans, whether you are a Ham Operator or not.

Episode 489: Baofeng BF-F8+ III Tri Band HT Radio | Tri Band Ham Radio Handheld from 2020-11-14T21:14:03

Baofeng BF-F8+ Tri Band Unboxing and Power Testing - let's take a look at this version of Triband radio from Baofeng, which includes the 220MHz 1.25M band.

Ebay Link: Listen

Episode 488: RigExpert GREEN AA-1500 Zoom - Best Antenna Analyzer for Ham Radio from 2020-11-13T22:58:16

RigExpert has a new line of Antenna Analyzers, referred to the the "Green Family" line because of their color :o Best Antenna Analyzer for Ham Radio! The RigExpert line of analyzers are commercial ...

Episode 487: Chameleon Antenna F-LOOP 2.0 TOTAL - Ham Radio Antenna from 2020-11-13T16:12:44

This is a short intro video for the Chameleon F-Loop 2.0 for HF Ham Radio. A special thanks to the guys at Chameleon for sending me this antenna and allowing me to review it. Check the links below ...

Episode 486: Black November Livestream - Ham Radio Shopping Deals from 2020-11-12T00:53:04

The first day of November - what kinds of deals will we see this month for Black November and Black Friday for Ham Radio Shopping? I have some information on some items and predictions for others, ...

Episode 485: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Halloween! 2020 from 2020-11-11T23:59:35

Check out this video for Ham Radio Shopping deals on Halloween Weekend of 2020.

Links below:
R&L: http://www.randl.com
My New ...

Episode 484: Lunchtime Livestream from Galveston! from 2020-11-11T23:52:09

We're back in Galveston! This will be a short stream, but I wanted to try something new from a coffee shop on the Island

Episode 483: JS8Call Setup and Demonstration by Jordan, KN4CRD from 2020-11-11T04:55:13

JS8Call setup and demo from its creator, Jordan, KN4CRD. Jordan came onto a Livestream a couple of months back and was gracious enough to show us this setup and demo of his software. I've taken the...

Episode 482: Best HF Ham Radio Under $1000 - 6 Best HF Transceivers 2020 from 2020-11-11T04:47:41

What is the Best HF Radio for under $1000 for the new Ham Radio Operator in 2020? This list of 6 transceivers that I would recommend to new Ham Radio Operators who are on a budget. Comments welcome...

Episode 480: YouTubers Bunch - What Are Your Goals in Ham Radio? from 2020-10-30T17:29:15

Today the YouTubers Bunch gets together to talk about our Goals in Ham Radio - come join us!

Episode 479: Lunchtime Livestream for Oct 21st with the DX Commander! from 2020-10-30T17:23:35

Today I welcome Callum, M0MCX, the DX Commander, to my Lunchtime Livestream. We will talk about Callum's move of his shop that he is currently working on. Come join us!

Episode 478, Part 3: HF Propagation Measurement Techniques and Analyses from 2020-10-30T16:36:48

HF Propagation Measurement Techniques and Analyses

Episode 478, Part 4: Early Results of Festival of Frequency Measurement Experiment&June 21, 2020 Asian Eclipse from 2020-10-30T16:34:53

Early Results of Festival of Frequency Measurement Experiment & June 21, 2020 Asian Eclipse

Episode 478, Part 2: HamSCI PSWS Overview/Status - TAPR Digital Communications Conference 2020 from 2020-10-28T16:12:01

HamSCI PSWS Overview/Status by Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF (University of Scranton) from the 2020 TAPR Digital Communications Conference of 2020.

DCC Schedule: Listen

Episode 478, Part 1: TAPR Digital Communications Conference 2020, Welcome and Intro from 2020-10-28T16:10:59

The 2020 TAPR Digital Communications Conference was held virtually this year and livestreamed on their own YouTube Channel. These cuts are the individual episodes of that conference, posted with p...

Episode 477: IC-705 vs KX3 vs X5105 vs G90 - QRP Ham Radio Comparisons from 2020-10-27T15:14:51

Icom IC-705, Elecraft KX3, Xiegu X5105 and Xiego G90 - some of their more obvious differences and comparisons - This is a high-level overview and not a deep-dive, but it is a starting point for som...

Episode 476: Thank You! YOU Have Made This Possible! 50,000 Subscriber Giveaway! from 2020-10-24T03:12:42

I'm very excited to run this drawing and contest, and to see where this channel has grown - from where it started, to where it is now, and plans for the future. In no small part whatsoever, that i...

Episode 475: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for October 16th from 2020-10-19T22:23:28

Thanks for joining! Here are the links for today's shopping video
R&L: http://www.randl.com/
Amazon Prime Day Store: Listen

Episode 474: Icom IC-705 DSTAR to DMR with the Openspot3 Cross Mode from 2020-10-19T22:15:21

The Icom IC-705 operates DSTAR but with the Openspot3 running cross mode, you can basically work any digital voice mode that you want to. Today I am going to setup the Icom IC-705 and connect it to...

Episode 473: Amazon Prime Day Livestream, Day 2 from 2020-10-19T22:07:32

Prime Day, Part 2! Let's see what kind of great deals they have today for 2-way radios or any kind of electronics equipment - As an Amazon Associate, I receive commissions from qualified purchases ...

Episode 472: Amazon Prime Day Livestream, Day 1 from 2020-10-14T22:45:54

Let's do a Livestream for Amazon Prime Day! Let's see what kind of great deals they have today for 2-way radios or any kind of electronics equipment - As an Amazon Associate, I receive commissions ...

Episode 471: Icom IC-705 Unboxing and Menu Demo - HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver from 2020-10-14T22:07:09

Icom IC-705 Unboxing and Menu Demo with the new HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver.

Purchase Here: https://tinyurl.com/y3r7fkam

Episode 470: Ham Radio Happy Hour! - Come Join us for a Ragchew and Hangout from 2020-10-10T22:45:22

This was a suggestion from a viewer, to start a regularly scheduled Ham Radio Happy Hour, where we just get together online and talk about Ham Radio, the YouTubers Bunch, Ragchew, etc.

Episode 468: Re-Unboxing the Icom IC-7300 - IC-7300 Setup and Usage from 2020-10-10T22:18:49

This is an unboxing and first-look at and Icom IC-7300 that I did about 3 years ago. I took the important pieces from the video and condensed it down into a new video, along with a QSO that I made ...

Ham Radio Shopping Deals and GIVEAWAYS for October 9th from 2020-10-10T04:27:20

This will be a Giveaway episode, featuring 5 separate giveaways on various websites. Watch the video for more details, and follow these links for sign-ups!

MY Giveaway - Win an IC-705! ...

Episode 467: Lunchtime Livestream for Oct 7th! Almost to 50,000 Subs! from 2020-10-07T23:13:44

We're back on the Lunchtime Livestream! Let's talk about some new items and the channel approaching 50k Subs, and the new giveaway!

Episode 466: Ham Shack Setup and Tour from 2020-10-07T22:12:34

This is a tour of my Ham Shack, which has been requested by several viewers, and which I want to build-out, so I thought a "starting point" would be good to show everyone.

Episode 465: Welcome to Christian K0STH from 100WAAW - 50,000 Subs Giveaway from 2020-10-06T02:09:10

Welcome to Christian, K0STH, from the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast, who is now also on YouTube at this channel - ht...

Episode 464: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Friday, Oct 2 from 2020-10-03T20:09:05

Thanks for joining today, here are the links for this episode:
R&L: https://www.randl.com
Gigaparts HCP1: Listen

Episode 463: RFinder HCP1 Hotspot - Hot Chili Peppa! Quad Band Pi-star Hotspot from 2020-10-03T20:00:57

New from RFinder is the HCP1 - Hot Chili Peppa! Hotspot. Let's take a look at the setup of the pi-star and some of the unique features of this device

Purchase Links:
Gigaparts: Listen

Episode 462: Best Handheld Ham Radio TRI BAND for 2020 - Tri Band Radio Comparison from 2020-10-03T19:29:49

Best TRI BAND Handheld Ham Radio for 2020, a comparison video I put together for tri band ham radio HTs that include the 220MHz band.

All radios discussed in this video can be found here...

Episode 460: Retevis REVEALS the RT-72 Dual Band DMR Handheld Ham Radio from 2020-10-03T19:16:04

Today I unbox and review a newish Dual Band DMR HT radio from Retevis, the RT-72. We will take a look at the layout, menus and programming software.

Purchase link: Listen

Episode 459: Lunchtime Livestream for September 23rd from 2020-10-03T19:12:44

This is a replay of the Lunchtime Livestream from September 23rd - each Wednesday I try to do a livestream where I just talk about Ham Radio.  Sometimes we will bring on guests also.  If you are in...

Episode 458: Bridgecom Systems REVEALS the Skybridge Hotspot | EASY Pi-star Setup from 2020-09-28T02:00:03

Bridgecom Systems' newest edition to their line-up is the Skybridge Pi-star Hotspot. Today we walk through and fast an easy setup of Pi-star and do some QSOs on DMR with this new device.

Listen

Episode 457: ANTENNAS with K6ARK - Ham Radio Antenna Livestream from 2020-09-28T01:56:14

Join me tonight as I welcome Adam, K6ARK, and we talk about different types of antennas used in Ham Radio. Bring your questions and comments, and be prepared to have some FUN with HAM RADIO!
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Episode 456: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Friday, September 18th from 2020-09-22T01:37:41

Thanks for watching today's Shopping video!

Here are the links discussed in this episode:
R&L - http://www.randl.com
Gigaparts...

Episode 455: FlexRadio REVEALS SmartSDR for Mac - Ham Radio Software for Mac from 2020-09-22T01:26:58

SmartSDR for Mac has been written by a FlexRadio user and shared with the FlexRadio community. Today I get to talk with Michael Walker from FlexRadio about the new software, and he walks us through...

Episode 454: Lunchtime Livestream for Sept 16th! Almost to 50,000 Subs! from 2020-09-18T00:22:33

We're back on the Lunchtime Livestream! Let's talk about some new items and the channel approaching 50k Subs!

Episode 453: Should You or Should you NOT Buy an Icom IC-705? - Icom IC-705 News from 2020-09-17T23:35:40

This is not click-bait! I am going to provide you with some insight about purchasing an Icom IC-705 - this video comes from an idea I had after being asked this question by several viewers and subs...

Episode 452: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for September 11 from 2020-09-12T15:48:57

NEVER FORGET 9-11 ! A special thanks to all of the people who gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9-11-2001.

Links below to the sites discussed in the video:
R&L: Listen

FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees | YouTubers Bunch #20 from 2020-09-12T15:24:07

Today the YouTubers Bunch discusses the new FCC Proposal to Reinstate Amateur Radio Fees, but what does this look like in other countries? Does the USA have room to complain?

Article: Listen

8 Places To Take Your Ham Radio License Test TODAY! - Ham Radio Online and In-Person Testing #450 from 2020-09-12T14:40:31

8 Places (or more) where you can take your Ham Radio test RIGHT NOW! Not all of them are remote or online, but several of them are.

Labor Day Happy Hour with Ham Radio 2.0 ! #449 from 2020-09-07T13:28:17

Join myself and several other YouTubers at 7pm CDT Sunday, Sept 6th for our Labor Day Happy Hour Livestream!

Ham Radio Antennas | Base Station Antennas - What Do The YouTubers Use? YTB #19 from 2020-09-04T20:15:46

HAM RADIO ANTENNAS! We get asked this question often - What Ham Radio Base Station Antenna do you use? What is the best ham radio base station antenna? There are many, many choices out there and...

Episode 448 - Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Labor Day 2020 from 2020-09-04T20:14:08

Happy Labor Day! Here are some great shopping deals for this weekend!

✅My MERCH Site - http://www.shop.hamradio2.com - Coupon:...

Episode 446: What is a Ham Radio Hotspot | Digital Voice Ham Radio from 2020-09-03T03:26:35

What is a Hotspot in the world of Ham Radio? DMR Hotspot, DSTAR Hotspot, System Fusion Hotspot, etc. What is it and what are they used for? Part of the New Ham Workshop!

Episode 445: What is a Repeater in Ham Radio | How Ham Radio Works from 2020-09-03T03:19:31

What is a repeater and how does it work? Part of the New Ham Workshop, today I attempt to explain what a repeater is and how it works in the world of Ham Radio.

Episode 444: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for August 28th - Ham Radio Antennas! from 2020-09-03T03:09:34

Today's Ham Radio Shopping Deals Video is all about ANTENNAS! Check the links below -

TN07 - https://tn07.com
DX Commander - Listen

Episode 443: Xiegu G90 Review and Xiegu XPA125B Amp Demo - Parks on the Air from 2020-09-03T03:05:51

Xiegu G90 with the XPA125B Amp - match up demo and review. This was a video I recorded at one of my POTA activations, K-3005.

Links below:
Xiegu G90 - Listen

Episode 442: Lunchtime Livestream - Hurricane Watch! from 2020-09-03T03:01:48

Join me today for some general QSO about Ham Radio and the Hurricane Watch for Laura!

Hurricane Watch: https://hwn.org

Episode 441: SunSDR2 DX HF Ham Radio Transceiver Setup and Demo from 2020-09-03T02:50:48

SunSDR2 DX HF Ham Radio Transceiver - today I setup a new HF radio from SunSDR, the SunSDR2DX 100 watt Transceiver running ExpertSDR software. A special thanks to the nice folks at Gigaparts for a...

HamSCI 2020 - Visualizing the Electromagnetic Spectrum in the Time Domain from 2020-08-29T02:03

From the 2020 HamSCI Event, Visualizing the Electromagnetic Spectrum in the Time Domain, presented by Stephen Hamilton KJ5HY & Charles Suslowicz KD2RQS from Westpoint.

HamSCI - Electromechanical ELF Transmitters for Wireless Communications in Conductive Environments from 2020-08-29T02:01:23

From the 2020 HamSCI Event - Electromechanical ELF Transmitters for Wireless Communications in Conductive Environments, presented by Jarred Glickstein & Soumyajit Mandal

Episode 440: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for August 21st from 2020-08-27T02:05:15

Today's Deals and Discounts:
R&L: https://www.randl.com
Radioddity: Listen

Episode 439: Baofeng UV-82x3 Triband Ham Radio Review and Power Testing from 2020-08-27T01:59:29

Baofeng UV-82 Triband HT review and power testing. I always like finding and testing new Triband HTs so take a look at this video and leave your comments below

Ebay Link: Listen

Episode 438: Lunchtime Livestream for August 19th from 2020-08-27T01:53:53

It has been a couple of weeks since I did a Lunchtime Livestream so let's catch up!

Audio-only podcast: Listen

Episode 437: POTA Scramble, Part 1! - Ham Radio Parks on the Air from K-2791 from 2020-08-22T17:32:38

Parks on the Air for a week - during the week of August 10, 2020, I took my RV to 2 different Parks on Lake Texoma, K-2791 and K-3005. This is the first in a series of a few videos that I shot duri...

Episode 436: Ham Radio Online Testing - DMR Codeplug Q&A from 2020-08-22T17:21:04

Replay of my DMR Q&A Livestream

Episode 435: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for August 15 - IC-705 News! from 2020-08-22T17:13:51

Here are the shopping deals for this weekend, including some news about the announced price of the Icom IC-705
R&L: https://www.randl.com
Listen

Episode 434: RFinder Cloud Memories - Backing Up and Loading | RFinder Android DMR Radio from 2020-08-18T02:54:23

RFinder Cloud Memories - today I show how to backup your saved channels to the cloud and then load them into another device on the RFinder Repeater Directory App for the Android DMR Device
Listen

Ham Radio Livestreams That You Should Be Watching NOW! from 2020-08-17T23:04:50

Ham Radio Livestreams on YouTube that you should be watching right now - I have complied this list from my favorite, current Livestreams that I watch on a normal basis, but I would like to know you...

Episode 432: QSO Today Ham Expo Happy Hour! from 2020-08-10T02:03:12

We have a Zoom session going for the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo that is linked to our booth. This is just a reason to drink beer during the Hamfest. Join us for libations, then we will all move to ...

Episode 431: Icom Reveals the ID-52A/E Dual Band DSTAR Radio | New DSTAR Radio Announced! from 2020-08-10T01:34:25

As we've suspected for some time now, Icom was working on a new HT for their line-up, now dubbed the Icom ID-52A/E for USA and Europe. This is just an announcement and an article that I found, mor...

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for QSO Today Virtual Hamfest Weekend! from 2020-08-09T16:40:56

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for August 7th, QSO Today Virtual Hamfest Weekend! Here are some specific specials happening this weekend, you will want to act fast!

✅MERCH! - Listen

HamSCI 2020 - Using a PVC Pipe antenna and a Raspberry Pi to Detect VLF Natural Radio from 2020-08-07T14:43:09

Using a PVC Pipe antenna and a Raspberry Pi to Detect VLF Natural Radio from the HamSCI 2020 event, presented by Jonathan Rizzo KC3EEY

HamSCI Neutral Winds in the Equatorial Thermosphere as Measured With the SOFDI Instrument from 2020-08-07T14:41:37

Sovit Khadka speaks to us from the 2020 HamSCI Conference on Neutral Winds in the Equatorial Thermosphere as Measured With the SOFDI Instrument

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI Novel methods for characterizing ionospheric irregularities in the high-latitude ionosphere from 2020-08-07T14:38:50

From the 2020 HamSCI Conference, presented by Lindsay Goodwin - Novel methods for characterizing ionospheric irregularities in the high-latitude ionosphere

HamSCI Website: Listen

Episode 429: Yaesu FT-65R Unboxing, Review | Baofeng Killer? from 2020-08-07T14:28:02

The Yaesu FT-65R has been called a Baofeng Killer. Today I do an unboxing of this radio and go through the menus. This is a nice little dual band radio with a simple menu and limited features, but ...

Episode 428: YouTubers Bunch - A Show About Nothing! - Welcome K6ARK! YTB #18 from 2020-08-04T01:40:56

We decided to record an episode of the YouTubers Bunch "about nothing" - which simply means that we sit and talk about Amateur Radio for 3/4 of an hour. This was a fun episode. We also welcome Ad...

Episode 426: Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Specials for July 31st! from 2020-08-01T22:41:57

Ham Radio shopping deals for July 31st.

Links below:

R&L: https://www.randl.com
Gigaparts: Listen

Episode 424: Lunchtime Livestream for July 29th! from 2020-08-01T22:26:01

Today I welcome Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder to sit down for lunch and talk about some new products from RFinder.net!

HamSCI Construction of an Aurora Camera in North Dakota to Aid in Citizen Science and Space Weather from 2020-07-30T14:46:44

Construction of an Aurora Camera in North Dakota to Aid in Citizen Science and Space Weather Applications, presented by Vincent Ledvina at the 2020 HamSCI Conference.

HamSCI Website: Listen

Aurorasaurus Citizen Science Database of Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE) from 2020-07-30T14:43:25

From the 2020 HamSCI Conference, presented by Elizabeth MacDonald, An Aurorasaurus Citizen Science Database of Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE) Observations

HamSCI We...

HamSCI 2020 - Live Aurora Network from 2020-07-30T14:42:14

Discussion topic of "Live Aurora Network" presented by Michael McCormack NQ1O at the 2020 HamSCI Convention

HamSCI Website: https://hamsci.org...

Interview with Cat, KO4FAK, from the DixieDX YouTube Channel from 2020-07-27T22:45:12

Today I get to interview Cat, KO4FAK, who is starting a brand new YouTube channel called DixieDX. I'm always excited to find new YouTube channels about Ham Radio, and especially excited about this...

HamSCI Into the Ionosphere: Real-Time Aurora Mapping Through Citizen Science from 2020-07-27T15:00:17

From the 2020 HamSCI Conference, Into the Ionosphere: Real-Time Aurora Mapping Through Citizen Science, a presentation by Laura Brandt

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI Nikola Tesla – The Pioneer who Paved the Road to the World and Ham Radio as We Know It from 2020-07-27T14:57:56

Presented by Jim Breakall WA3FET, from the 2020 HamSCI Convention -
Nikola Tesla – The Pioneer who Paved the Road to the World and Ham Radio as We Know It

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI Operating Auroral Mode Ham Radio from 2020-07-27T14:55:11

Operating Auroral Mode Ham Radio, a talk given by David Halliday, K2DH, at the 2020 HamSCI Convention

HamSCI Website: https://hamsci.org Listen

Episode 422: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for July 24 - HOTSPOT Edition! from 2020-07-25T03:50:59

Ham Radio shopping deals for July 24, 2020 - which includes multiple places to find DMR, DSTAR, YSF Hotspots - Pi-star, openSPOT, etc. Links below:

R&L: Listen

Episode 421: RFinder B1 Android DMR Radio Unboxing and Initial Setup - RFinder Repeater Directory from 2020-07-24T18:26:53

Let's take a look on how to setup a brand new RFinder B1 when it first arrives. We will insert a SIM card, boot the device, and associate my Google account to it. Then we will make sure the RFinder...

Episode 420: Lunchtime Livestream for July 22 from 2020-07-24T18:23:38

Join Frank and I today for the next Lunchtime Livestream - we'll just talk about Amateur Radio. Nothing specific, so bring your topics and ideas for anything that you want.

Episode 419: QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Scheduled for Aug 7-9 | Virtual Hamfest from 2020-07-22T02:51:05

Today I get to interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG / WA6IGR, from the popular podcast 'QSO Today' about the upcoming Virtual Ham Expo that is going to take place starting the evening of August 7th in the US...

Episode 416: Ham Radio Logging Software Discussion | Logbook, Logging App - YTB #17 from 2020-07-19T14:41:45

In this episode of the YouTubers Bunch, we discuss a very commonly asked question on many of our videos - What Ham Radio Logging Software do we use? Ham Radio logbooks, logging software and logging...

Episode 415: Lunchtime Livestream - Welcome Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder! from 2020-07-17T19:05:13

Lunchtime Livestream - welcome to Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder.

Episode 414: Retevis RT6 Dual Band Analog HT Unboxing | Ham Radio Handheld from 2020-07-17T19:00:16

Retevis RT6 Review of the Dual Band Analog HT. Unboxing the radio and taking a look at the menus.

Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/3gSBXPw

Episode 417: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Friday, July 17 from 2020-07-17T18:55:16

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for July 17th, here are today's link:

R&L: https://www.randl.com
Radioddity: Listen

Episode 413: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for Friday, July 10th from 2020-07-17T02:22:48

Let's take a look at the deals I have found for today, which are also linked below:
R&L: https://www.randl.com
Bridgecom Giveaway: Listen

HamSCI Observing Radio Signals of Auroral Origin from 2020-07-12T22:57:35

Observing Radio Signals of Auroral Origin, presented by James LaBelle, at the 2020 HamSCI Conference.

HamSCI Website: https://hamsci.org Listen

HamSCI Aurorasaurus: Citizen Science Observations of the Aurora from 2020-07-12T22:55:58

Elizabeth MacDonald from NASA provides this talk at the HamSCI Conference of 2020

HamSCI Website: https://hamsci.org
HamSCI 2020 Comp...

Episode 403: Ham Radio SPECIAL EDITION Livestream with Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder! from 2020-07-09T20:48:53

SPECIAL EDITION LIVESTREAM!

Join me at Noon on Thursday, June 25th, as I welcome special guest Bob, W2CYK, from RFinder. Bob is in town this weekend to do Field Day with us, so we are go...

Episode 409: Getting Started with JS8Call! - LIVESTREAM with Jordan, KN4CRD from 2020-07-09T20:33:32

Join me tonight as I welcome Jordan, KN4CRD, the creator of the popular JS8Call application, which is a new HF digital mode. Let's learn how to properly set it up and configure it, then do some con...

HamSCI 2020 Using amateur radio to validate model?based properties of earth's protective shield from 2020-07-04T21:47:19

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference, David Smith, W6EY, talks to us about Using amateur radio to validate model?based properties of earth's protective shield.

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI 2020 Low?cost HF and GNSS Instruments for Solar Eclipse 2024 from 2020-07-04T21:42:17

A new CHAIN site in New Brunswick: low?cost HF and GNSS instruments for Solar Eclipse 2024, presented by Aaron Farnham VE9CG, Anton Kashcheyev at the HamSCI 2020 Conference

HamSCI Websit...

HamSCI Let’s Push the Exploration of the Ionosphere to The Next Level from 2020-07-04T19:51:02

Tim Duffy, K3LR, presents this topic at the HamSCI 2020 Conference - Let’s Push the Exploration of the Ionosphere to The Next Level.

HamSCI Website: Listen

Large Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed using HamSCI Radio, SuperDARN, and GNSS TEC from 2020-07-04T19:50:21

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference - Large Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed using HamSCI Amateur Radio, SuperDARN, and GNSS TEC, presented by Diego Sanchez KD2RLM.

HamSCI W...

HamSCI 2020 - Temporal and Spatial Development of TEC Enhancements during Substorms from 2020-07-04T19:49:20

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference, James Weygand from UCLA talks to use about Temporal and Spatial Development of TEC Enhancements during Substorms

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI Statistical Study of Open Closed Boundaries (OCB) using ULF Wave Observations from 2020-07-04T19:48:09

Statistical Study of Open Closed Boundaries (OCB) using ULF Wave Observations from Antarctic AGOs, McMurdo Station, and South Pole Station - presented by Rachel Frissell W2RUF, from the HamSCI 2020...

HamSCI 2020 Using amateur radio to validate model?based properties of earth's protective shield from 2020-07-04T19:47:19

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference, David Smith, W6EY, talks to us about Using amateur radio to validate model?based properties of earth's protective shield.

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI 2020 Propagation Teepee: An HF Radio Spectral Feature Identified by Citizen Scientists from 2020-07-04T19:43:07

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference, Propagation Teepee: A High Frequency (HF) Radio Spectral Feature Identified by Citizen Scientists - presented by Shing F. Fung.

HamSCI 2020 Low?cost HF and GNSS Instruments for Solar Eclipse 2024 from 2020-07-04T19:42:17

A new CHAIN site in New Brunswick: low?cost HF and GNSS instruments for Solar Eclipse 2024, presented by Aaron Farnham VE9CG, Anton Kashcheyev at the HamSCI 2020 Conference

HamSCI Websit...

Episode 408: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for 4th Of July Weekend from 2020-07-03T15:39:54

Ham Radio Shopping Deals for July 4th, Independence Day in the USA!

Today's links:
https://www.randl.com
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Episode 407: BaofengTech BTECH 50X3 Triband Mobile Radio Review and Power Testing from 2020-07-03T15:21:05

BaofengTech BTECH 50X3 Triband - This radio has be out for some time, and I wanted to do some power testing and an unboxing with it before installing it into my truck. It will be the radio I use fo...

Episode 406: Lunchtime Livestream with Ham Radio 2.0 | July 4th Weekend! from 2020-07-02T12:26:27

Lunchtime with Ham Radio 2.0! Today we will be talking about Field Day follow up and new Stay At Home orders.

Episode 405: What is FRS? Radioddity FS-T2 FRS Radio Review | Family Radio Service from 2020-06-29T23:30:12

What is FRS? Today we talk about the FRS Family Radio Service, explain what it is, and them demonstrate a new radio from Radioddity, which is the FS-T2.

Purchase link: Listen

Episode 404: Baofeng UV9S Triband HT Power Test | Baofeng Ham Radio from 2020-06-29T18:25

Baofeng UV9S Triband HT, including 2M, 220 and 440. Today we do some power tests and see how this little radio performs

Purchase here: ht...

Episode 402: Lunchtime Livestream with Ham Radio 2.0 | Field Day 2020 from 2020-06-25T03:03:32

Lunchtime with Ham Radio 2.0!

Today's livestream was a good discussion about Field Day 2020, where I learned a few things myself.  We talk about plans to the upcoming event this weekend,...

Episode 401: YouTubers Hamfest Survey Discussion from the YouTubers Bunch for Ham Radio from 2020-06-22T23:45:02

YouTubers Bunch episode #16 - where we discuss putting together a survey for the YouTubers Hamfest from May of 2020. Comments and suggestions welcome!

Episode 400: HamPi Raspberry Pi Image for Ham Radio from 2020-06-22T14:33:51

Replay of the livestream where I welcome Dave, W3DJS, the creator of the HamPi image for Raspberry Pi that includes many useful Ham Radio apps!

Raspberry Pi 4 Kit: Listen

Episode 399: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for FIELD DAY 2020 from 2020-06-21T02:44:09

Order your FIELD DAY 2020 supplies NOW! Time it running out with Field Day starting a week from tomorrow. Check out these deals and make sure you have all of the accessories that you need.

Episode 398: Baofeng DM-1801 Dual Band DMR HT for Ham Radio from 2020-06-18T22:55:09

Baofeng DM-1801 Dual Band DMR HT, another dual band HT in the line-up from Baofeng. Check the video and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Purchase link: Listen

Episode 397: Lunchtime Livestream with Ham Radio 2.0 | Ham Radio Livestream from 2020-06-18T02:15:21

Lunchtime with Ham Radio 2.0!
This is a new initiative I am starting to do a Livestream every Wednesday at 12pm CST for Lunch Time viewers.

Join me this day and let's see what topic...

HamSCI 2020 - EclipseMob: Initial Planning for 2024 from 2020-06-16T21:14:15

William Liles NQ6Z talks to us about plans for the 2024 Eclipse at the HamSCI 2020 Convention.

HamSCI Website: https://hamsci.org
H...

HamSCI 2020 Effects of the 2017 Solar Eclipse on SuperDARN HF Propagation from 2020-06-16T21:07:52

Observations and Modeling Studies of the Effects of the 2017 Solar Eclipse on SuperDARN HF Propagation - from the HamSCI 2020 Conference, given by Magdalina Moses KM4EGE.

HamSCI Website:...

Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed by Doppler Measurements of Clear?Channel AM Transmitters from 2020-06-16T17:22:58

Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed Using Doppler Measurements of Clear?Channel AM Broadcast Transmitters from the 2020 HamSCI Conference, presented by David McGaw N1HAC.

HamSCI ...

HamSCI 2020 Update on the Golden Ears Project from 2020-06-16T15:25:10

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference, an Update on the Golden Ears Project by Gareth Perry KD2SAK

HamSCI Website: https://hamsci.org
HamSC...

HamSCI 2020 FT8 use as a radar signal of opportunity for ionospheric characterization from 2020-06-16T15:24:08

HamSCI 2020 Presentation of Amateur digital mode based remote sensing: FT8 use as a radar signal of opportunity for ionospheric characterization, given by Phil Erickson W1PJE.

HamSCI Web...

Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed by Doppler Measurements of Clear?Channel AM Transmitters from 2020-06-16T15:22:58

Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed Using Doppler Measurements of Clear?Channel AM Broadcast Transmitters from the 2020 HamSCI Conference, presented by David McGaw N1HAC.

HamSCI ...

Episode 396: Best DMR Mobile Ham Radio 2020 | Best Dual Band DMR Mobile - WATCH! from 2020-06-16T03:17:32

The Best DMR Mobile Radio fro 2020, and the list isn't really that long. As I mention in the video, this talk is to target new Hams who are looking for their first DMR Mobile rig, and my suggestion...

HamSCI 2020 WWV Time Tick Arrival Time Study from 2020-06-14T14:57

WWV Time Tick Arrival Time Study to Investigate Multiple Modes During Daily Dawn and Dusk Transitions presentation from Steve Cerwin WA5FRF during the HamSCI 2020 Conference.

HamSCI Webs...

HamSCI 2020 Synchronized Multiple Radio Telescope Microwave SETI from 2020-06-14T14:55:56

Synchronized Multiple Radio Telescope Microwave SETI presentation given by Skip Crilly K7ETI during the 2020 HamSCI Conference

HamSCI Website: Listen

Episode 395: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for June 12 | Father's Day Deals from 2020-06-14T14:53:05

Weekly Ham Radio Shopping Deals episode for June 12th. 1-week from Father's Day, 2-weeks from Field Day! Time to get prepared!

Today's links:
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HamSCI 2020 Update on the Low?Cost Personal Space Weather Station from 2020-06-12T06:13:16

From the HamSCI 2020 Event in March of 2020, Kristina Collins KD8OXT & David Kazdan AD8Y give us an update on the Low-Cost Personal Space Weather Station.

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI 2020 Update on the Low?Cost Personal Space Weather Station from 2020-06-12T04:13:16

From the HamSCI 2020 Event in March of 2020, Kristina Collins KD8OXT & David Kazdan AD8Y give us an update on the Low-Cost Personal Space Weather Station.

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI 2020 Magnetometer Support for the Personal Space Weather Station and Related Projects from 2020-06-12T04:11:59

Magnetometer Support for the Personal Space Weather Station and Related Projects from the HamSCI 2020 event, presented by David M. Witten, III KD0EAG, Frances Bonte KE8HPA, & Hyomin Kim KD2MCR
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HamSCI 2020 TangerineSDR Database and Control System Architecture from 2020-06-12T04:10:27

TangerineSDR Database and Control System Architecture presentation by Bill Engelke, AB4EJ, from the HamSCI 2020 Conference.

HamSCI Website: ht...

Episode 394: Yaesu Reveals the FTM-300DR Dual Band Mobile Radio | Ham Radio Fusion from 2020-06-11T22:00:16

FTM-300DR Dual Band Mobile Radio, thanks to the great folks out at R&L Electronics for allowing me to review this radio. See link below for purchase info. Brand new from Yaesu is this Dual Ban Fusi...

HamSCI 2020 TangerineSDR Dual?Receiver RF Module Design from 2020-06-11T06:06:03

The next episode in the TangerineSDR series deals with the Dual?Receiver RF Module Design and is given to us by Tom McDermott, N5EG. These episodes are from the HamSCI 2020 Event.

HamSC...

HamSCI 2020 TangerineSDR Data Engine and Overall Architecture from 2020-06-11T04:08:49

From the 2020 HamSCI Workshop, Scotty Cowling, WA2DFI, presents more information about the new TangerineSDR Personal Space Weather Station Device - Data Engine and Overall Architecture.

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HamSCI 2020 TangerineSDR Clock Module Design from 2020-06-11T04:07:26

From the HamSCI 2020 Conference, John Ackermann, N8UR, talks to us about the Clock Module on the new Tangerine SDR Personal Space Weather Station.

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI 2020 TangerineSDR Dual?Receiver RF Module Design from 2020-06-11T04:06:03

The next episode in the TangerineSDR series deals with the Dual?Receiver RF Module Design and is given to us by Tom McDermott, N5EG. These episodes are from the HamSCI 2020 Event.

HamSC...

HamSCI 2020 Overview of the Personal Space Weather Station and Project Update from 2020-06-11T03:09:29

Overview of the Personal Space Weather Station and Project Update, given to us during the HamSCI 2020 Conference by Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF.

HamSCI Website: Listen

HamSCI 2020 Opening Remarks and Webinar Opens from 2020-06-11T03:06:55

Opening Remarks and Webinar Opens by Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, about HamSCI 2020 and the Personal Space Weather Station.

HamSCI Website: ...

Episode 393: Lunchtime Livestream with Ham Radio 2.0 | Ham Radio Livestream from 2020-06-11T02:53:07

Lunchtime with Ham Radio 2.0! This is a new initiative I am starting to do a Livestream every Wednesday at 12pm CST for Lunch Time viewers. Join me this day and let's see what topics we can come up...

Episode 392: Best Mobile Ham Radio 2020 | New Ham Radio Operators - WATCH THIS! from 2020-06-08T12:19:18

Best Mobile Ham Radio 2020 - Recorded for the New Ham Radio Operator, this is part of a series that I am calling the New Ham Workshop.

All of the radios talked about in this video can be...

Episode 391: Getting Started with DSTAR! - LIVESTREAM with Bob, K6UDA from 2020-06-08T12:15:49

Join Bob, K6UDA, and I as we talk about How To Get Started with DSTAR - Bob has lots of experience with using DSTAR radios, repeaters and hotspots, and I am planning to learn a few things myself.. ...

Episode 390: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for June 5th | New Items Revealed! from 2020-06-05T17:35:20

Ham Radio Weekly Shopping Deals for June 5th, today I reveal 2 items that are now shipping - one of them has been on back-order for a while, and another is brand new. Check the links below and watc...

Episode 389: Parks On The Air Activation K-6545 | Ham Radio POTA from 2020-06-05T14:50:34

Parks On The Air activation of Candy Cain Abshier Wildlife Management Area, K-6545, in Texas. This is a newly added entity to the Parks On The Air website, and this is the first-ever activation by ...

Episode 388: RFinder B1 Android Radio with a TGIF Hotspot - DMR Operating! from 2020-06-02T14:16:40

RFinder B1 Android DMR Radio operating with a TGIF Hotspot on the TGIF Network for DMR.
RFinder - https://rfinder.net
Hotspot - Listen

Episode 387: RFinder B1 Manual Programming - RFinder Android Radio from 2020-06-01T14:04:24

RFinder B1 manual programming - find a repeater near you with the RFinder app and let the radio program itself, OR you can edit that repeater to change aspects, manually program a repeater that the...

Episode 386: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for May 29th | Father's Day and Field Day Preparation! from 2020-05-30T14:09:36

Ham Radio shopping deals for Friday, May 29th - we are getting close to Father's Day and Field Day 2020, so some of the items discussed here would apply to those dates. I will be speaking more abou...

Episode 385: ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager Interview - Field Day 2020 from 2020-05-30T13:54:51

Today I get to sit down with Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW, who is the current Oklahoma Section Manager for the ARRL. We talk about Field Day 2020, the rules for this year, and what is going on in the Oklah...

Episode 384: Ham Radio REMOTE Testing with W5YI - Get Your License NOW! from 2020-05-30T13:49:04

Today I get to sit down with Allan, WB5QNG, who is a VE for the W5YI VEC Group in Texas. Using Examtools from Hamstudy.org, Allan and several teams are offering online testing for all 3 levels of A...

Episode 383: Radioddity Reveals the GS-5B | Dual Band Ham Radio, Bluetooth Programming! from 2020-05-30T13:43:10

Radioddity Reveals the GS-5B, a new 5-watt dual band HT with Bluetooth programming from an app available on Android or iOS, and an option for USB charging. Let's take a look at the radio and how to...

YouTubers Hamfest 2020 Sunday Morning with Gigaparts and Bridgecom from 2020-05-30T01:48:40

Join us Sunday morning at 11am EDT for the YouTubers Hamfest! Today I get to speak with the great folks from Gigaparts and then Bridgecom Systems about their unique products available to the Ham R...

YouTubers Hamfest 2020 Saturday Happy Hour! from 2020-05-30T01:47:33

Join us at 6pm EST for HAPPY HOUR after the Hamfest! All of the YouTubers will be on Zoom and Livestreaming to answer your questions and talk about how the day went. We hope you can join us!
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YouTubers Hamfest 2020 Opening Livestream from 2020-05-30T01:45:31

We're kicking off the YouTubers Hamfest at 8am EST on May 23rd! We are all looking very forward to this event.

I'm honored to be kicking off the session today with FlexRadio, AREDN and ...

Episode 379: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for MEMORIAL DAY Weekend, Hamvention Deals Extended! from 2020-05-30T01:17:33

Today's shopping deals for Memorial Day weekend, and lots of Hamvention Deals extended and continued. Check the links below to the direct pages mentioned in this video, and thanks for watching!

Episode 378: Bridgecom Systems Interview with N0REY for the YouTubers Hamfest Prequel from 2020-05-29T05:00:35

Today I get to sit down and talk with Daniel, N0REY, from Bridgecom Systems about their repeaters, package radio deals, and Bridgecom University video series that teaches you how to setup and use y...

Episode 377: AREDN Mesh Interview with K6AH for the YouTubers Hamfest Prequel from 2020-05-29T04:54:28

As another prequel to the YouTubers Hamfest on May 23rd, this video is an interview with Andre, K6AH from the AREDN Team. Andre shows us how to plot AREDN node propagation predictions using the Rad...

Episode 376: FlexRadio Interview with VA3MW for the YouTubers Hamfest from 2020-05-28T14:56:17

As a prequel to the YouTubers Hamfest, today I sit down with Michael, VA3MW from FlexRadio Systems and talk about the FlexRadio 6400, pricing, SmartSDR and the overall greatness of the platform. Ta...

Episode 375: 5 Years On YouTube - Radio Giveaways! from 2020-05-27T14:47:02

5 Years on YouTube and look at all of these other channels I've found! We'll be doing some giveaways of 2 different Anytone AT-D578 Triband Mobile Radios, plus one of the new Radioddity GS-5B radio...

Episode 373: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for HAMVENTION Weekend, May 15th from 2020-05-27T12:22:19

It is HAMVENTION weekend and these are the vendors offering deals this weekend for discount pricing that you might normally find at the Hamfest.

Today's links:
R&L - Listen

Episode 372: What Is GMRS? Wouxun KG-805G GMRS Radio Revealed! from 2020-05-27T11:55:22

What is GMRS? GMRS Frequency and mode discussion, along with NEW REVEAL from

Wouxun - the KG-805G GMRS HT Link: Listen

Episode 371: YouTubers Hamfest Progress and Planning Updates - YTB #15 from 2020-05-19T17:14:53

The YouTubers Hamfest is moving along with some great plans for interviews and presentations from lots of vendors whose names you will recognize. Join the YouTubers Bunch today to talk about how ev...

Episode 370: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for USED GEAR May 8th from 2020-05-19T17:09:21

At the request of a viewer, I decided to make this week's shopping episode about where to buy Used Gear, and how to shop for it. Check the links below for the sites discussed today:
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Episode 369: Baofeng DM-1701 Programming | DMR Codeplug - Fast Import! from 2020-05-19T17:04:06

Baofeng DM-1701 Programming - Today I demonstrate how to export a codeplug from the TYT MD-UV380 software and import it into the DM-1701 software. This is a quick and fast process.

Purch...

Episode 368: Best Handheld Ham Radio 2020 | New Ham Radio Operators from 2020-05-19T16:59:19

Best Handheld Ham Radio 2020 - Recorded and for the New Ham Radio Operator, this is part of a series that I am calling the New Ham Workshop.

All of the radios talked about in this video ...

Episode 367: 7 Steps To Take After Getting Your First Ham Radio License from 2020-05-19T16:55:24

7 Steps you can take after getting your first Ham Radio License. This episode is part of my New Ham Workshop, and it was also taken from a blog post that I wrote in 2014: Listen

Episode 366: DMR Codeplug Programming and 5-Year Celebration! from 2020-05-14T10:18:47

May 2, 2020 will be 5 years since I posted my first video with the title of Ham Radio 2.0. Come celebrate with me for some Radio Giveaways, and during the stream we will write a DMR codeplug.
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Ham Radio Technician Class, Part 3 from 2020-05-14T09:50:22

Ham Radio Technician Class - This was a Livestream on YouTube given by the Hurst Amateur Radio Club, W5HRC, for those interested in getting their first Ham Radio License. It is a 3-part class, 3 vi...

Ham Radio Technician Class, Part 2 from 2020-05-14T09:49:44

Ham Radio Technician Class - This was a Livestream on YouTube given by the Hurst Amateur Radio Club, W5HRC, for those interested in getting their first Ham Radio License. It is a 3-part class, 3 vi...

Ham Radio Technician Class - Part 1 from 2020-05-14T09:46:02

Ham Radio Technician Class - This was a Livestream on YouTube given by the Hurst Amateur Radio Club, W5HRC, for those interested in getting their first Ham Radio License. It is a 3-part class, 3 vi...

Episode 361: Ham Radio Parks On The Air POTA K-3013 from 2020-05-08T19:00:57

Parks On The Air K-3013 Activation of Galveston Island State Park with a TN-07 SFP-102 31' flagpole antenna and a homebrew mount for antennas, take a look!

Antenna used: Listen

Episode 360: Using Ku Band LNBs on 10 GHz for Ham Radio Contacts | Microwave Update from 2020-05-08T18:56:13

From the 2019 Microwave Update Conference, K6JEY shows us how to use Ku Band LNBs on the 10GHz band for Ham Radio

Episode 359: WR-28 Waveguide on 47 GHz for Ham Radio | Microwave Update from 2020-05-08T18:53:31

From the 2019 Microwave Update Conference in Texas, Barry, VE4MA, talks to us about WR-28 Waveguides on the 47GHz band.

Episode 358: Hi-Power LDMOS Power Amplifiers for Ham Radio | Microwave Update from 2020-05-07T22:22:50

From the 2019 Microwave Update Conference in Texas, Greg, AA5C, talks to us about VHF/UHF/Microwave Hi-Power LDMOS Power Amplifiers.

Episode 357: Mobile Ham Radio Setup | YTB #14 Watch This! from 2020-05-06T01:07:46

Mobile Ham Radio Choice and Setup - in this episode of the YouTubers Bunch, we discuss the favorite Mobile Setups for all the stations here, both in the USA and the UK!

Episode 356: Ham Radio Shopping Deals for April 24th from 2020-05-06T01:06:09

Ham Radio Shopping Deals - weekly specials episodes that will be posted on Fridays, starting today. Comments are welcome about other sites that weren't mentioned in this episode.

Episode 355: Contest University FREE Virtual Stream for 2020! - Interview with Tim Duffy, K3LR from 2020-05-06T01:00:46

Contest University FREE Virtual Stream for 2020 - Today I get to talk with Tim Duffy, K3LR about Contest University for 2020. This year, due to the cancellation of Hamvention 2020, Contest Universi...

Episode 354: Ham Radio Online Testing Questions and Response to Comments from 2020-05-06T00:32:38

Ham Radio Online Testing Questions and Response to Comments - With all of the videos I've posted about Remote and Online Testing for Ham Radio, I've noticed a small set of questions that are being ...

Episode 353: Ham Radio Remote Testing with Anchorage VEC | Online Testing from 2020-05-06T00:28:31

Ham Radio Remote Testing has been a reality since 2014 for the Anchorage, AK VEC Team. Today I get to sit down with KL5T and AL6I to talk about their process for using Proctored Testing for folks w...

Episode 352: Ham Radio Parks On The Air Activation | POTA K-3029 from 2020-05-01T19:46:04

Parks On The Air for Ham Radio, activating K-3029.

Equipment used:
IC-7300 - https://amzn.to/3b2Lkca
Windows Tablet running...

Episode 350: BTECH 6X2 Updates | EASY Steps to Update DMR Firmware and Contacts from 2020-05-01T19:39:49

BTECH 6X2 Updates - easy to follow steps to update to 2.01 firmware on the BTECH 6X2 Dual Band DMR Radio. Firmware, Icon and Contacts updates.

Purchase here: Listen

LIVE! Let's do a Livestream for YOU, the Viewer! from 2020-05-01T19:37:26

During the current Pandemic, I want to do some Livestreams now that I am home - I want YOU, the viewer, to come onto the stream and tell me what types of videos you would like to see. This should ...

Episode 348: Hamvention 2020 Updates, Information and plans for Hamvention 2021 from 2020-04-25T20:25:51

Today I get to sit down with Micahel, W8CI, from the Dayton Hamvention staff and he talks about the cancellation of Hamvention 2020 and plans for looking ahead to Hamvention 2021

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Episode 347: What About Field Day? ARRL Section Manager, Shelter In Place Orders from 2020-04-25T20:10:48

What About Field Day? Today I welcome Steve Lott, KG5VK, the ARRL NTX Section Manager and we discuss the ARRL's current outlook on Field Day 2020 plans. What happens to it with the current Shelter ...

Episode 345: How To Have a GREAT Hamfest | Best Hamfest Tips - YTB#13 from 2020-04-21T04:00:39

What makes a good Hamfest? Best Hamfest Tips - find out today what the YouTubers Bunch has to say about what makes the best Hamfest, in both the USA and UK.

Episode 344: Ham Radio EME with a Portable, Small Dish | Earth Moon Earth from 2020-04-21T03:54:34

Ham Radio EME with a Portable, Small Dish - EME is Earth-Moon-Earth, basically bouncing a signal off of the moon for communications. In this video Rex, VK7MO, shows us his small and portable setup ...

Episode 343: Ham Radio Rainscatter | Scattering Radio Signals on SHF and EHF from 2020-04-21T03:47:40

Ham Radio Rainscatter - Signals on SHF and EHF. This presentation from the 2019 Microwave Update Conference is given by Tom Williams, WA1MBA. His presentation deals with Microwave Radio communicati...

Episode 342: Ham Radio Adventures at 630-850 Nanometers | Lightwave Communications - Microwave Update from 2020-04-21T03:18:53

Ham Radio Adventures at 630-850 Nanometers - from the 2019 Microwave Update Conference, WF0T presents tools and methods for communicating over lightwaves in the 630-850 nanometer band, which is aro...

Episode 341: Ham Radio Online Testing Updates - YES MORE! from 2020-04-16T16:02:11

Ham Radio Online Testing updates from Richard, KD7BBC, at HamStudy.org - Check the link below for direct source to this video and subscribe to HamStudy's channel to keep up with updates about Onlin...

Episode 340: TGIF Network | Pi-Star Hotspot Setup - Best DMR Hotspot 2020 from 2020-04-16T15:45:37

TGIF Network Hotspot - Pi-star setup with the new TGIFSpot and larger nexion screen. Today we demonstrate setting up the TGIFSpot on the TGIF Network for DMR and make some DMR QSOs.

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Episode 339: Stimulus Check? Do you mean Federal HAM RADIO Grant? - LIVE! Shopping Guide from 2020-04-16T15:39:08

A follow up to the Ham Radio Deals video that I posted last week, we are doing out next Livestream from Galveston and talking about the Stimulus Check that everyone will be getting. How to spend it...

Episode 338: Ham Radio Test Online! Follow Ups and Progress Reports - HamStudy.org from 2020-04-12T16:03:43

Ham Radio Test Online - today I get to follow up with Sterling, N0SSC, and Richard, KD7BBC, about the progress of getting some all-online Ham Radio testing to become a reality. We're not there yet,...

Episode 336: Ham Radio Shopping Deals - Shelter In Place, Get On The Air! from 2020-04-09T16:36:27

Ham Radio Shopping Deals - while Shelter In Place is happening throughout the USA and beyond, I thought it would be a good opportunity to see what kinds of Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Sales might ...

Episode 335: Ham Radio Test Online! - First Recorded Technician License Completion from 2020-04-05T15:11:11

Ham Radio Test Online - USA conducts first online ham radio exam - special thanks to W5YI for supporting this project.

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Connect Systems CS120D UHF DMR | Newest DMR Handheld from Connect Systems from 2020-04-05T14:35:19

A new and inexpensive UHF DMR HT from Connect Systems, the CS120D. Take a look at the video and see what the software and programming menus look like, and watch some on-air tests.

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Episode 333: Parks on the Air Activation K-2996 Ham Radio from 2020-04-03T16:25:25

My first video of a Parks on the Air Activation for Park designation K-2996. This was a fun outdoor event, and I plan to do more like this in upcoming episodes.

Equipment used:

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Episode 331: Radioddity G90-H1 Rack | How To Fix Xiegu G90 Overheating Mods from 2020-03-27T19:53:26

\\Special thanks to the folks from Radioddity who sent me this Xiegu G90-H1 rack to review. This is specifically designed for the Xiegu G90 QRP radio, and it has a cooling fan and stand for using t...

Episode 330: Ham Radio Antenna - What's Your Choice? | YouTubers Bunch #12 from 2020-03-20T14:58:56

Part 2 from the previous video where we discuss what radio you would choose, if you had to pick only one - this is Ham Radio Antenna - What's Your Choice? YouTubers Bunch #12, check out these great...

Episode 329: If You Had To Choose Only ONE Radio, What Would It Be? | YTB #11 from 2020-03-20T14:48:56

If You Had To Choose Only ONE Radio, What Would It Be? An HT? Mobile? QRP or 100-watts? Today we discuss which radios we like the best, and why. Part 2 of this discussion lead into "What antenna wo...

Episode 328: RFinder and RadioID.net Repeater Sync Instructions from 2020-03-20T14:29:45

RFinder and RadioID.net Repeater Sync Instructions - Do you own a DMR repeater? Have you updated RadioID.net with your Timeslot and Talkgroup assignments? Today I show you a very easy way to share ...

Episode 327: Wouxun KG-UV7D 144/222 Dual Band HT | First Look! from 2020-03-15T03:05:12

Wouxun KG-UV7D 144/222 Dual Band handheld radio - includes the 1.25M band instead of the 70cm band, but you can get this dual band radio in 3 different versions, the 2nd band being different on eac...

LIVE! From The Irving Hamfest 2020 from 2020-03-15T03:02:08

Today we are live at the Irving, Texas Hamfest. This is a great local show, and this year they have some really good door prizes and an IC-7300 as a Grand Prize. Livestream will be right in the mid...

Episode 325: SatNOGS Ground Station Building Guide from TAPR DCC 2019 from 2020-03-09T15:30:03

Learn to build and operate your own SatNOGS ground station. The Sunday Seminar is somewhat like the "anchor" topic of the entire weekend of the TAPR Digital Communications Conference. In 2019 we ha...

Episode 324: Retevis RT-52 Steps to Enable the 220MHz Band from 2020-03-08T21:48:35

Retevis RT-52 Steps to Enable 220MHz - hacking the RT-52, as I like to call it. These steps will allow you to open up the VFO on the radio and allow it to go up to 260MHz. This will allow it to TX ...

Episode 323: LIVE! From The Hamshack- DMR 201 - Understanding DMR Networks from 2020-03-08T21:47:28

DMR 201 - Understanding DMR Networks - this is a forum presentation I have given at Hamcom and also at a couple of local clubs. In this presentation we will talk about the 3-4 different DMR Network...

Episode 322: DXmini V2 Version 2 Pi-Star Hotspot from 2020-02-28T00:54:56

DXmini V2 Version 2 Pi-Star Hotspot: Next up from DXmini is the V2 hotspot with the full-sized Raspberry Pi board and Nexion screen. Check this video for screen examples, and using the hotspot with...

Episode 321: Baofeng DM-1701 Dual Band DMR HT from 2020-02-27T17:26:57

Another DMR HT from Baofeng, this is the DM-1701, which isn't all that unique, really. That doesn't mean that is a poor performer, though - just that it is something we have seen before. Take a loo...

Episode 320: Anytone AT-D578 vs TYT MD-9600 | DMR Mobile Radio Comparison from 2020-02-25T15:58:20

Comparing the new Anytone AT-D578 DMR Mobile Radio to the TYT MD-9600 Dual Band Mobile DMR Radio. Take a look and let me know what you think.

MD-9600: Listen

Episode 318: LIVE! From The Hamshack - Hamcation, YouTubers Bunch and 23,000 Subs! from 2020-02-20T22:19

It has been about a month since our last Livestream and we are ready to get back into the swing of things! Join Frank and I as we talk about the Orlando Hamcation and catching up with some YouTub...

Episode 317: VeroTel VR-N7500 Android Controlled Mobile Radio from 2020-02-20T22:12:07

VeroTel VR-N7500 Android Controlled Mobile Radio, available from R&L Electronics at the link below. Check the video for the features of this radio, and instructions on pairing. Watch for an updat...

Episode 316: TangerineSDR Updates from the TAPR Group at Hamcation 2020 from 2020-02-19T01:26:24

TangerineSDR updates - I recorded a video at the 2019 TAPR Digital Communications Conference about this project. In this newest video, I get some updates on the project status from the team, and h...

Episode 315: RFinder B1 Interview from Orlando Hamcation 2020 from 2020-02-19T01:11:32

RFinder B1 at Orlando Hamcation of 2020 - I was privileged to spend lots of time with the nice folks from RFinder at the Hamcation this year. This is a great interview with Bob, W2CYK, where we ta...

Episode 314: Elecraft K4 Updates from Orlando Hamcation 2020 from 2020-02-19T01:02:40

As an update to my original video recorded at the Dayton Hamention of 2019, we talk to Eric again about updated to the production of the K4 and shipping dates.

Episode 313: LIVE! From Orlando Hamcation 2020 from 2020-02-19T00:53:39

We're setup in the RV Park at Orlando Hamcation - great to talk with Sterling and Kyle from the YouTubers Bunch.  Special thanks to Matt, AE4MQ, for his hospitality of food and beverage.

Episode 312: Orlando Hamcation 2020, Saturday Morning from 2020-02-17T17:03:25

Check out the crowd at Orlando Hamcation 2020!

Episode 311: Icom IC-705 QRP Rig from Hamcation - First Look! from 2020-02-10T18:01:18

Icom IC-705 - A special thanks to Ray Novak, N9JA, for showing us the new QRP DSTAR rig that was the show special at Orlando Hamcation this year. This rig will (hopefully) be released in April of t...

Episode 310: Orlando Hamcation 2020, Day 1 from 2020-02-10T17:53:59

Orlando Hamcation 2020 Setup Day - Thursday before the 3-day weekend starts. Today I am walking around, talking to some people and showing setups of all of the vendors.

Episode 309: Hamcation, Prepper Radio and The Walking Dead | YouTubers Bunch #9 from 2020-02-10T17:48:57

Hamcation, Prepper Radio and The Walking Dead are all subjects of this ninth episode of the YouTubers Bunch for Ham Radio. Wow, this is a fun group. Today we just talk about prepping for emergencie...

Episode 308: RFinder B1 Android Dual Band DMR Radio | First Look! from 2020-02-10T17:45:45

RFinder B1 Android Dual Band DMR Radio, new from RFinder is their first dual band unit that covers 2M/440 on both DMR and analog. This is an overview video to show how the unit physically looks, bu...

Episode 307: Winter Field Day 2020 for Ham Radio from 2020-02-02T04:37:25

Winter Field Day 2020 - Once again we return to my hunting lease, Grid Square EM13, for Winter Field Day. We operated under the callsign of KN5TR and had a really good time making contacts with a B...

Episode 306: SharkRF openSPOT3 First Look and Setup! from 2020-02-02T04:35:38

A new device to the market that just started shipping this month is the openSPOT3 MMDV-type DV device from SharkRF. The original openSPOT and newer openSPOT2 were very hot items in the market for a...

Episode 305: Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Handheld Review from 2020-02-02T04:34:04

The Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Handheld (HT) Transceiver for Amateur Radio Operators. Today we check this radio, go through the menus and do some power output from it.

Check the links bel...

Episode 304: Lessons Learned with Ham Radio and YouTube | YouTubers Bunch #8 from 2020-01-21T16:05:57

In this next installment from the YouTubers Bunch for Ham Radio, we discussed lessons that we have learned while operating Ham Radio. Lessons from building antennas, activating POTA or SOTA, differ...

Episode 303: 300 Episode Giveaway from Ham Radio 2.0! from 2020-01-20T17:38:24

In celebration of 300 Episodes on this channel, I am doing another giveaway. You can signup with an email address at this link: Listen

Episode 302: Digital Modes on Amateur Radio High Altitude Balloons from 2020-01-20T17:04:25

During the Dinner banquet on Saturday evening of the 2019 TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Bill Brown, WB8ELK, talks to us about his high altitude balloons and putting amateur radio beacons ...

Episode 301: Anytone D578 Loading Contacts from 2020-01-15T04:10:01

Loading the RadioID Contacts Database into the new Anytone AT-D578 Triband DMR Radio. This radio holds up to 300,000 contacts, and today I show you how to load all 149,000 that are currently liste...

Episode 300: Synchronization in FT8 for Amateur Radio from 2020-01-14T17:21:24

From the 2019 TAPR Digital Communications Conference, WB2FKO talks to us about Synchronization in FT8, a digital mode for Amateur Radio.

Episode 299: PSAT2 DTMF Experiment APRStt Touchtone Digital Communications from 2020-01-14T17:18:41

Once again, Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, presents another forum from the 2019 TAPR Digital Communications Conference. This forum topic is PSAT2 DTMF Experiment APRStt Touchtone Digital Communications - Us...

Episode 298: An FPGA Learning Experience | 2019 TAPR DCC from 2020-01-14T17:17:14

From the 2019 TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Gregory Raven, KF5N, presents An FPGA Learning Experience - SPI Interface to Max10 FPGA.

Episode 297: What Got You Into Ham Radio? | YouTubers Bunch #7 from 2020-01-11T04:17:08

In this 7th installment of the YouTubers Bunch, we welcome W6RIP Radio Adventures, DX Commander and TheSmokinApe. Today we talk about what got us into Ham Radio - how did it all start? Join in the ...

Episode 296: Ground Based VLF Observations of Whistler Waves from 2020-01-11T04:10:32

Next from the 2019 TAPR Digital Communications Conference is the Ground Based VLF Observations of Whistler Waves, presented by Jonathan Rizzo, KC3EEY