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Don’t Forget This When Ham Radio Backpacking!

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Post date October 10, 2025

Don't Forget This When Ham Radio Backpacking!

Jamboree on the air occurs every third weekend in October. That week I will be on a backpacking trip with the scouts. What a great opportunity to go backpack portable!

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

What you need to build a Meshtastic BBS node:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
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💻 Raspberry Pi Zero: https://amzn.to/42mutOT
💻 Pi Zero USB Hub: https://amzn.to/475z62t
📡 Heltec V3: https://amzn.to/46TfIV2

Thanks @The_Comms_Channel for making this great software: https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh
Thanks @KM4ACK for his recent video guide!

📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: https://amzn.to/415oY6s
📡 You can get $10 off the VGC VN-N76 using the code "josh" here: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 2x the points off the gear I use the most!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt

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Ham Nation: Growing Amateur Radio Through Education

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Post date October 8, 2025

Ham Nation: Growing Amateur Radio Through Education

Steve Goodgame ARRL Education and Learning Manager joins us to tell us how things have been going. Amanda shares a new "Should They Have Called ARES?", and "Ham It, Can It, Or Whatamit?"

Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! https://hamnation.icomamerica.com/ New LINK!

ICOM Announced the IC-73000MK2 & ID-5200! https://www.youtube.com/live/sLkAw9aTVow

Help Violetta get to Manihiki! https://gofund.me/d20ef2a4

Need QSL cards? Consider printing with Amanda! http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/
Gordon West’s Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbanks’ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
Looking for the best deal on the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
The Coax I use is ABR Industries (10% off with code: "abr10hrcc"): https://abrind.com/?sld=6
I use Ham Radio Deluxe: https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/aff/2DC45C837DEE2A018A2BCB345A2E3900/index.html?subid=558903
You can find some of my favorite radios and gear at GigaParts: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
Good Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
Check out Radioddity ham radio radios and get a discount: Xiegu G90: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc

Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse/membership (includes early access to videos, membership YT badge and custom emojis)
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

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Should You Buy An ICOM IC-705 In 2025?

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Post date October 7, 2025

Should You Buy An ICOM IC-705 In 2025?

Released in June 2020, is the ICOM IC-705 still amazing?

Links to my IC-705 Loadout:
📡 ICOM IC-705: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/radvMD
📡 ICOM Backpack: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/aOdJgY
📡 ICOM VX-3 Bluetooth Mic: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/zxdQMG
📡 ICOM AH-705 Tuner: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/Z6Wkaz
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: https://amzn.to/415oY6s
📡 You can get $10 off the VGC VN-N76 using the code "josh" here: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 2x the points off the gear I use the most!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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AFTERCHAT: Does a Ham Need a uConsole and HackerGadgets AIO?

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Post date October 5, 2025

AFTERCHAT: Does a Ham Need a uConsole and HackerGadgets AIO?

The uConsole is ONLY cool when you slap the Hackgadgets AIO devices into it. Should a ham get one?

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Thanks @The_Comms_Channel for making this great software: https://github.com/TheCommsChannel/TC2-BBS-mesh
Thanks @KM4ACK for his recent video guide!

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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How-To Meshtastic BBS! Off-Grid Email?

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Post date October 4, 2025

How-To Meshtastic BBS! Off-Grid Email?

Tonight we setup a Meshtastic BBS node. This will allow you to receive messages while away from your station. Asynchronous messaging is incredibly value for off-grid communication.

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Putting The REZ Antenna System Through The Gauntlet

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Post date October 3, 2025

Putting The REZ Antenna System Through The Gauntlet

REZ makes extremely robust antennas. Today we look at five configurations of their antennas to see which one I like the most. https://www.rezantenna.com/

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📡 You can find Messi and Paoloni coax at Gigaparts!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

📡Marconi Signal Solutions choke and propagation game https://marconisignalsolutions.com/

📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: https://amzn.to/415oY6s

📡 You can get $10 off the VGC VN-N76 using the code "josh" here: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?

📡 $15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc

📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746

📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc

📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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The #1 Mobile Ham Radio Antenna You Need for STRONG Signals

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Post date September 30, 2025

The #1 Mobile Ham Radio Antenna You Need for STRONG Signals

Today we test the new Ground Independent Antennas from Comet.

Find Comet antennas at DX Engineering:
https://dxengineering.pxf.io/aOXMaW

My home SDR Station used for testing Antennas:
Comet Discone Antenna: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/o49kEb
SDRplay RSPdx-R2: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-018736

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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What Challenges Do You Face With Amateur Radio?

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Post date September 28, 2025

What Challenges Do You Face With Amateur Radio?

It’s the afterchat! You join us and ask questions. The HRCC Discord community tries to answer them!

Find cheap Baofeng, Btech & VGC Radios here:
📡 Baofeng: https://amzn.to/42ADfZt
📡 Btech UV-Pro: https://amzn.to/4fxCNkg
📡 VGC N7600: https://www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7600-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p2581203.html?parent_user_id=18403738&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
📡 VGC N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18403738&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url

Get the right tools for Radio!
📡 VHF/UHF Power Meter: https://amzn.to/4mJgKd8
📡 NanoVNA for antennas and filters: https://amzn.to/45Varfg
📡 TinySA for radio purity testing: https://amzn.to/47SndO4
📡 40db 25w attenuator for spurious emissions tests: https://amzn.to/4g0SGzC
📡 SMA Jumpers: https://amzn.to/3Vv555q

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: https://amzn.to/415oY6s
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 2x the points off the gear I use the most!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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The Future of the American Radio Relay League Depends on YOUR Vote!

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Post date September 26, 2025

The Future of the American Radio Relay League Depends on YOUR Vote!

The ARRL Vote for Directors and Vice-Directors begins October 1! Make sure you have your email and addresses updated at www.arrl.org/myARRL

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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I FINALLY Make An All-Star Ham Radio Node! (Thanks KB0OTY!)

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Post date September 26, 2025

I FINALLY Make An All-Star Ham Radio Node! (Thanks KB0OTY!)

YEARS IN THE MAKING! After the persistence of KB0OTY and the Patrons, I have an All-Star Node!

My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: https://amzn.to/415oY6s
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 2x the points off the gear I use the most!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt

Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio