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Don’t Miss a Satellite Pass: My Portable Tracker Build

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Post date August 11, 2026

Don't Miss a Satellite Pass: My Portable Tracker Build

I put together a smart satellite tracking radio station. Here is how I put it together!

What is in my kit:
ICOM IC-9700: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/QY4N7o
PSR-100 Rotor: https://wa4mcmkits.com/psr-100/
SAT Controller Box: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/QYnqMY
ELK Antenn (Code: JOSH at checkout) https://www.gigaparts.com/black-powder-coated-dual-band-log-periodic-directional-antenna.html
DX Engineering RG-8X coax: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/ZVEbvq

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
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📻 My new favorite beginners Radio – Baofeng Mini: https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5r-mini?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 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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Music by Sonic D:
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Twitter.com/sncd
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Ham Nation #629: Young Ham Of The Year!

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Post date August 10, 2026

Ham Nation #629: Young Ham Of The Year!

Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Tonight, Young Ham Of The Year! Don has a fresh Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda shares a Ham-It, Can-it, Or-What-Am-It! Thanks for watching!

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!

Links from the show:
Huntsville Hamfest: https://hamfest.org/
West Core Repeaters: https://westcorepeaters.org/

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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Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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No One Can Stop You From Just Going Backpacking!

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Post date August 9, 2026

No One Can Stop You From Just Going Backpacking!

The field report after our yearly backpacking trip with @K6ARK ! Yes, there was a bear, it wasn’t a big deal.

The gear I take on hikes is here: https://youtu.be/LvSoYpOXkBY

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

Learn how to survive a bear encounter while camping and find the best gear for your next trip. Get essential outdoor advice.

This video details a real-life bear encounter during a camping trip and provides practical lessons for anyone heading into the wilderness. Whether you are planning a family hiking trip or solo adventure, knowing how to stay safe in bear country is crucial. We also cover how to properly prepare your campsite and what to look for when choosing reliable equipment for your journey.

Beyond safety, we provide a hands-on water filter review to help you choose the right purification system for your needs. Reliable camping gear is the difference between a comfortable night in a sleeping bag and a miserable experience. By following these tips, you can ensure your outdoor excursions remain safe, prepared, and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Subscribe for weekly outdoor survival and camping gear reviews to stay prepared for the wild. Share your own camping safety tips in the comments below.

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Alpha Antenna Delta Loop, Fast Portable Ham Radio Antenna!

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Post date August 4, 2026

Alpha Antenna Delta Loop, Fast Portable Ham Radio Antenna!

Look forward to a future video with the Alpha Antenna Delta Loop and HexTenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/best-portable-hf-dipole-vertical-yagi-antenna-vhf-uhf-hf-hextenna-alpha/

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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Let’s Hit The ISS With APRS!!

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Post date August 2, 2026

Let's Hit The ISS With APRS!!

The ISS is going to be over my house shortly. Lets see if we can beacon through it!
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM

Gear from the show:
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?
BTech Pro: https://link.amazon/B07pJ0KBR
DigiRig Lite: https://digirig.net/product/digirig-lite/p/11/
Awesome Software: https://islandmagic.co/#appsc
Mobilinkd TNC4: https://www.mobilinkd.com/

HRV: https://hamvillage.org
DEF CON: https://defcon.org
https://conham.radio/
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/k4n-underground

Check out 12Volt Power for excellent portable ham radio equipment! https://www.12voltpower.com/?ref=hrcc
GL-iNet Router: https://amzn.to/4elA1Q3

HRV Discord: https://discord.gg/hrv

Recommendations from the show:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
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📻 Xiegu G90: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📻 QRPLabs QMX: https://qrp-labs.com/qmx.html
Yaesu FT-891: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/VOmdQj
📻 ICOM IC-705: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/radvMD
📻 theQRPStation: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link500-4n/
📻 ICOM IC-7300MK2: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/QYyEG6
📻 Yaesu FTX-1: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/ZVQEmz
📡 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?
📡 Wouxun HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?
🔋 Batteries: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/kOmnJd
🔋 Solar: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/Qj5q23

📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
🚶‍♂️ Big list of ham radio hiking gear: https://amzn.to/4ojAxQP
🔋 W0AEZ Battery: https://w0aez.com/discount/hrcc5?ref=hrcc
📡 The POTA-20 mast: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 Lil’ Dude Mast: https://www.hamradiodude.com/
📶 TH-DD74 B.B.Link: https://islandmagic.co/products/bb-link-adapter

📡 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
📡 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-p406009746cmid=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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Unlocking More Capabilities From Your Ham Radio Handheld!

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Post date July 31, 2026

Unlocking More Capabilities From Your Ham Radio Handheld!

At DefCon I will be participating with Winlink, SSTV, APRS Messaging, and Packet BBS! Tonight I’ll show you how to do Even with a Baofeng!

HRV: https://hamvillage.org
DEF CON: https://defcon.org
https://conham.radio/
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/k4n-underground

Check out 12Volt Power for excellent portable ham radio equipment! https://www.12voltpower.com/?ref=hrcc
GL-iNet Router: https://amzn.to/4elA1Q3

HRV Discord: https://discord.gg/hrv

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

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation #628: Huntsville Hamfest, Young Ham Of The Year And The Repeater Has an AI Assistant?

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Post date July 29, 2026

Ham Nation #628: Huntsville Hamfest, Young Ham Of The Year And The Repeater Has an AI Assistant?

Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Mark Brown is with us to talk about the Huntsville Hamfest, and Young Ham Of The Year! We’ll also learn about an AI assistant that responds to questions over a ham radio repeater. Don has a fresh Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda shares a Ham-It, Can-it, Or-What-Am-It! Thanks for watching!

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!

Bob’s New Book! VHF, Summits & More! https://amzn.to/48N70JR

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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This I Why You Need An N6ARA TinyFilter!

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Post date July 27, 2026

This I Why You Need An N6ARA TinyFilter!

The TinyFilter From N6ARA Electronics will suppress radio frequencies outside of the two meter band which stops radio Desense. This is incredibly valuable in RF saturated environments. It also suppresses spurious emissions! https://n6ara.com/product/tinyfilter-2m/

Go with BNC for fast antennas changes. I like these adapters!