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How To Make Radio Contacts With The Geminid Meteor Shower

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Post date December 14, 2025

How To Make Radio Contacts With The Geminid Meteor Shower

Let’s bounce radio signals off the Geminid Meteor show! We’ll be on 6 meters, around 50.3313 MHz. Incredible blog by K5ND: https://k5nd.net/2023/04/meteor-scatter-propagation-how-it-works-getting-on-the-air/

My Chest Rig Loadout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6T-OERWWPo
My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Recommendations from the show:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
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📻 Mobile Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/qz7ROY
📡 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?
📻 Handheld Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/9LX1y5
📡 Wouxun HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS ona G90 or Baofeng Mini https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📻 HF Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/o472VO
🔋 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

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Chasing Down Meteor Scatter Contacts

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Post date December 14, 2025

Chasing Down Meteor Scatter Contacts

Continuation from the live stream, lets see what pops up as the night goes on. Incredible blog by K5ND: https://k5nd.net/2023/04/meteor-scatter-propagation-how-it-works-getting-on-the-air/Incredible blog by K5ND: https://k5nd.net/2023/04/meteor-scatter-propagation-how-it-works-getting-on-the-air/

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

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Making Radio Contacts With The Geminid Meteor Shower

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Post date December 13, 2025

Making Radio Contacts With The Geminid Meteor Shower

Let’s bounce radio signals off the Geminid Meteor show! We’ll be on 6 meters, around 50.3313 MHz.

Watch my interview with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Gitro K2DMG after action report on Hurricane Helene: Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Mark K2DMG

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

📡 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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Anytone D-890UV Amazing Airband Radio!

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Post date December 12, 2025

Anytone D-890UV Amazing Airband Radio!

Anytone D-890UV will soon be available here: https://www.12voltpower.com/product/anytone-d890uv-dmr-nxdn-handheld-radio/

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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We Got A New Ham Band (KINDA)!

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Post date December 11, 2025

We Got A New Ham Band (KINDA)!

The FCC just gave us more frequency space on the 60 meter band, taking it from a limited channelized space into a frequency agile allocation! https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-25-60A1.pdf

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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FIRST LOOK! Anytone AT-D890UV DMR, NXDN, Air Band Ham Radio

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Post date December 9, 2025

FIRST LOOK! Anytone AT-D890UV DMR, NXDN, Air Band Ham Radio

Let’s take a look at the new Anytone D-890UV! It will soon be available here: https://www.12voltpower.com/product/anytone-d890uv-dmr-nxdn-handheld-radio/

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 new favorite beginners Radio – Baofeng Mini:
$15 off of $65 at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS
Baofeng UV-5R Mini Dual-band Radio | 5W/2W | APP Programming | 1.44 Inch Color Screen | 999CH | NOAA | USB-C Charging
📡 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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Can the ZBitX do JS8Call?

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Post date December 7, 2025

Can the ZBitX do JS8Call?

Continuing into the HRCC After Chat, can we update the ZBitx firmware and then load JS8Call?

Watch my interview with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Gitro K2DMG after action report on Hurricane Helene: Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Mark K2DMG

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

📡 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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Developing the HRCC Emergency Communications Plan

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Post date December 6, 2025

Developing the HRCC Emergency Communications Plan

The Patrons have spoken! Tonight we develop the HRCC Emergency Communication Plan

Watch my interview with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Gitro K2DMG after action report on Hurricane Helene: Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Mark K2DMG

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

📡 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 Radio Antenna Adapters Decoded: Never Buy Wrong Again

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Post date December 5, 2025

Ham Radio Antenna Adapters Decoded: Never Buy Wrong Again

A tough question for people starting out, which antenna adapters do you need for your ham radios? Thanks to SignalStick for sending these adapters for the video. https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622

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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Ham Nation: Orlando HamCation winners, Rambling with Randy, Newsline, Ham it or Can it

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Post date December 2, 2025

Ham Nation: Orlando HamCation winners, Rambling with Randy, Newsline, Ham it or Can it

An ambitious episode! We try for a live ISS pass with Randy @K7AGE . HamSci Gary Mikitin, AF8AGary Mikitin, AF8A is back to talk about what is new. Don brings a big Amateur Radio Newsline update and 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
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Music by Sonic D:
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