Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

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The Most Important Part Of Any Ham Radio Station!

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Post date July 3, 2025

A lesson learned during FIeld Day is something all hams should hear!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamops/

A cheap portable vertical antenna setup:
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Add at least 4 12′ radio wires of 23 Ga stranded wire as radials.

An all-in-one albeit more expensive setup:
CHA BV (Basic Vertical)

📻 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
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📻 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
📻 I use Ham Radio Deluxe: https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/aff/2DC45C837DEE2A018A2BCB345A2E3900/index.html?subid=558903

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Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)
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Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
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🪩 Website………………………► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
📸 YouTube………………► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
💻 Twitch………………….► https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast………………………► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
💻 Discord………………….► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
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📸 Twitter…………………► https://X.com/Hoshnasi
📸 Instagram…………….► https://instagram.com/hamradiocrashcourse
📨 Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Music by Sonic D:
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Ham Nation: 13 Colonies On The Air! Ham It Or Can it!

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Post date July 2, 2025

We welcome Tony Jones, N4ATJ of 13colonies.us to the show to talk about this special event. Gordo is back with fresh Short Shots, Don catches us up on the ham radio news from Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda is sharin new "Ham it, can it, or what-am-it"!

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!

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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: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi

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.

★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★
🪩 Website………………………► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube………………► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Twitch………………….► https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast………………………► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord………………….► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook…………….► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter…………………► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram…………….► https://instagram.com/hamradiocrashcourse
Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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

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You Can’t Cram More Radios and Fun Into A Weekend!

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Post date June 30, 2025

Field Day 2025 with W6TRW was a massive success! Thanks for @SOTA-plus for the amazing planning, @K6ARK for his elmering and @N6ARAElectronics dominating 20 meters!

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🎒Osprey packable backpack: https://amzn.to/3HAOHNa
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📡 Muziworks T114 Meshtastic: https://muzi.works/products/le-1st-anniversary-h2t
🔋 W0AEZ Battery: https://w0aez.com/discount/hrcc5?ref=hrcc
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🔋 Anker Charger: https://amzn.to/4kGhHlo
🧢 Hiker sunhat: https://amzn.to/4mUbbcp
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📻 RigExpert Stick Pro: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
🔊 Ultra Light 3.5mm jumper: https://amzn.to/4kDtfpm
🎤 Tuftln TX-500 Mic: https://tufteln.com/
📻 TX-500 DigiRig: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
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🔋Portable Power Supply: https://amzn.to/4mZAsBP
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📡 Chameleon Tripod: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
📡 Chameleon antenna blank: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
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⛑️ First Aid Kit: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/peak-first-aid-kit-by-peak-first-aid?_pos=6&_sid=ea850d6e5&_ss=r
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Field Day Live! Five stations, QRP!!!

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Post date June 28, 2025

A fantastic weekend! 24 hours of radio contacts!! See the link below for how to get on the air!
ARRL Field Day: https://www.arrl.org/field-day#rules

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

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HRCC Coffee Of The Month Club: https://hamtactical.coffee/product-category/coffee/

Links from the show:
📻 Curated Ham Radio Amazon item list of my favorite gear: https://amzn.to/3QkOf6P
📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affiliate 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: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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I brought radios to Universal Studios. Here is what happened.

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Post date June 26, 2025

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My Longest Portable Radio Contact Ever! Hawaii Part 2

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Post date June 24, 2025

The thrilling conclusion to my Hawaii Parks On The Air adventure!

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⚡️EMP Cloth: https://amzn.to/44aGRme
🎒Osprey packable backpack: https://amzn.to/3HAOHNa
🎒Peak Design Tote: https://amzn.to/3HFFUcR
📡 Chameleon 25′ Whip: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
📡 Muziworks T114 Meshtastic: https://muzi.works/products/le-1st-anniversary-h2t
🔋 W0AEZ Battery: https://w0aez.com/discount/hrcc5?ref=hrcc
🎒Backpack strap pouch: https://www.gossamergear.com/products/shoulder-strap-pockets
💻 Chuwi laptop: https://amzn.to/4mZAcTn
🔋 Anker Charger: https://amzn.to/4kGhHlo
🧢 Hiker sunhat: https://amzn.to/4mUbbcp
📻 QRPStation: https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4n/
📻 RigExpert Stick Pro: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
🔊 Ultra Light 3.5mm jumper: https://amzn.to/4kDtfpm
🎤 Tuftln TX-500 Mic: https://tufteln.com/
📻 TX-500 DigiRig: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
🎧 In-Ear monitors: https://amzn.to/45lK43E
🔋Portable Power Supply: https://amzn.to/4mZAsBP
🔋 PowerFilm Solar Lightsaver Max: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
🔑 Modern Morse Key: https://www.modernmorse.com/
🍅 Tomato Wire! https://amzn.to/4mZAlGp
👜Dynema pouch: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/dcf-dry-bags-by-bonfus?_pos=3&_sid=1acef0465&_ss=r
📡 Chameleon Tripod: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
📡 Chameleon antenna blank: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH (10% discount)
📡 DXEngineering Choke: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-lpfc-bnc?seid=dxese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0qTCBhCmARIsAAj8C4bOwEPK6xUGPwpMTVTPPnsMhdQFQ922RE5Hhnps4Ky6L74NWYkNJbQaAv-rEALw_wcB
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👜 Peak Design tech pouch: https://amzn.to/3SMOh8Q
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💿 SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD: https://amzn.to/4k5zHol
⛑️ First Aid Kit: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/peak-first-aid-kit-by-peak-first-aid?_pos=6&_sid=ea850d6e5&_ss=r
🧸 Li Hing Gummies: https://amzn.to/4dXbnmS
📡 TWAYRADIO 660: https://amzn.to/3HQTKcm
🔋 Nitecore battery bank: https://amzn.to/4dXbnDo
📼 Teenage Engineering TP-7: https://amzn.to/4jM9yue

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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SHOCKING Result of Combining Meshtastic and Battery Bank Technology

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Post date June 20, 2025

The confluence of technology, what happens when you make a device that features a battery bank and Meshtastic nod? https://heltec.org/project/meshpocket/

Links from video:
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PD to USB-C power jumpers and adapters: https://amzn.to/44aARJe

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

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What Is the ARRL Field Day?

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Post date June 20, 2025

Tonight we talk about amateur radios largest on air weekend event. We’ll talk about how you can participate and how you can prepare NOW!

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

HRCC Coffee Of The Month Club: https://hamtactical.coffee/product-category/coffee/

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

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Yaesu FTX-1 VS. ICOM IC-705!

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Post date June 20, 2025

My Patreon supporters have asked for me to setup a competition between the Yaesu FTX-1 and the ICOM IC-705!

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

HRCC Coffee Of The Month Club: https://hamtactical.coffee/product-category/coffee/

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation’s Big 600th Episode Celebration Revealed!

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Post date June 19, 2025

Episode 600! Join us as we invite hosts and friends on live for this massive accomplishment! Gordo is back with fresh Short Shots, Don catches us up on the ham radio news from Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda is sharin new "Ham it, can it, or what-am-it"!

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!

https://dxmarathon.com/

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

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