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Stories From Bouvett Island – The Most Remote DXPedition Location

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Post date April 24, 2026

Stories From Bouvett Island - The Most Remote DXPedition Location

Tonight Max N4ML and James W7EY join the show to talk about their recent successful DXPedition to Bouvett Island as part of the 3Y0K team. https://3y0k.com/

VarAC EmComm PDF Hype Sheet: https://www.varac-hamradio.com/_files/ugd/288b5d_3e91a8c4d35f4e50a6c1b1590dda6c0d.pdf

I found the cool ultra portable smart telescope here: https://dwarflab.com?aff=370

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

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Speculating About The NEW ICOM X026 Ham Radio?

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Post date April 24, 2026

Speculating About The NEW ICOM X026 Ham Radio?

ICOM just released a teaser for a brand new radio! We will learn more about this new amateur radio at the Dayton Hamvention in a few weeks! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1740855356941241

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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Ham Nation #621: SSTV Ramblin’ With Randy!!

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Post date April 22, 2026

Ham Nation #621: SSTV Ramblin' With Randy!!

Tonight we are joined by @K7AGE to catch up with updates on the recent ISS SSTV event. Gordo brings us a new Short Shots on straightening out your mobile antenna setup, 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!

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:
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Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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The Free Shot! 3D Printed Antenna Line Launcher!

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Post date April 20, 2026

The Free Shot! 3D Printed Antenna Line Launcher!

The free shot printer files can be found here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2549978-the-free-shot-antenna-line-launcher-v2#profileId-2836222 @SummitRadioKE2GYH is the creator and you should reach out to him to ask question (remember to subscribe)!

The following are additional items I mentioned during the video:
Arborist Throw Line and folding box: https://amzn.to/4sNLKut
Spooltenna Ultra: https://www.spooltenna.com/products/spooltenna-ultra-efhw4010?sca_ref=8280516.q8FiurhQRwg
Lead-Free 1oz. egg sinkers: https://amzn.to/4vvnb8i
Pocket Shot Pouch: https://amzn.to/4sIL5us
Hi-Viz Braided Fishing Line: https://amzn.to/4vCGFI6

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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The Best Battery For Your ICOM Ham Radios

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Post date April 18, 2026

The Best Battery For Your ICOM Ham Radios

I recently picked up a W0AEZ battery for my ICOM radios. This one five watt hour battery will work with the IC-705, ID-52 & ID-50, making a great interchangeable option for your radios operations! W0AEZ also has high capacity batteries for Yaesu and Kenwood radios! Highly recommended!

Find the W0AEZ batteries here: https://w0aez.com/?ref=hrcc

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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The Gear Every Camping Ham Radio Operator Needs

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Post date April 17, 2026

The Gear Every Camping Ham Radio Operator Needs

Here is the bread down of everything I bring on a backpacking trip with my sons.

Gear list:
Jet Boil: https://amzn.to/3OuAdCf
Snow Peak Cup: https://amzn.to/4sCM6UU
Sea To Summit Stuff Sacks (3x) https://amzn.to/4sDy9G2
TOAKS Ti Spoon: https://amzn.to/4dOEfzO
BeFree Filter Bottle: https://amzn.to/4sE3BnK
Nitecore NU20 Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3QeasH2
Thermo Drop Thermometer: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/zipper-pull-thermometer-by-thermodrop?srsltid=AfmBOorruGZTXT_gLgOaguq5bZD2lVW2EEqxhz-xt-Qq9eqAiS81wbT7
First Aid Kit: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-gear-accessories/products/peak-first-aid-kit-by-peak-first-aid
Sleeping quilt: https://enlightenedequipment.com/
Backpacking: https://evolvedsupplyco.com/collections/bags/products/the-space-ranger
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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This Micro Computer runs FT8 on the QRPLabs QMX!

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Post date April 14, 2026

This Micro Computer runs FT8 on the QRPLabs QMX!

📻 M5 Cardputer: https://amzn.to/4tLcpsW
📻 M5 Burner (To Install the Launcher) https://docs.m5stack.com/en/uiflow/m5burner/intro
📻 Mini-FT8 (CARDPUTER Firmware) https://github.com/wcheng95/Mini-FT8
📻 Talentcell battery: https://amzn.to/48NmBcf

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FT8 On The CARDPUTER, Full Setup!

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Post date April 14, 2026

FT8 On The CARDPUTER, Full Setup!

We had an amazing time connecting a CARDPUTER, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication. This setup allowed for successful contacts on 40 meters, showcasing the impressive capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts.

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
We had an amazing time connecting a Cardputer, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication. This DIY tech setup allowed for a successful contact on 40 meters, showcasing the impressive capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts. Join us as we explore this electronics project and see how to replicate this ham radio setup.

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Live Easy Build! Pebble HF Ham Radio!

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Post date April 12, 2026

Live Easy Build! Pebble HF Ham Radio!

Tonight we’re going to build a Pebble HF radio https://pebblehf.com/ and use it on the air! Thanks to the @HamRadioDuo for bringing this project to the radio community!

VarAC EmComm PDF Hype Sheet: https://www.varac-hamradio.com/_files/ugd/288b5d_3e91a8c4d35f4e50a6c1b1590dda6c0d.pdf

I found the cool ultra portable smart telescope here: https://dwarflab.com?aff=370

📡 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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What Is Weirdest Ham Radio Integration?? AFTER CHAT?

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Post date April 12, 2026

What Is Weirdest Ham Radio Integration?? AFTER CHAT?

I was reminded today of the FT8 software on the Cardputer by @SOTA-plus for the QMX, and I had to check it out! I bet they can get it running on the Pebble HF without too much fuss in the future!

https://github.com/wcheng95/Mini-FT8

VarAC EmComm PDF Hype Sheet: https://www.varac-hamradio.com/_files/ugd/288b5d_3e91a8c4d35f4e50a6c1b1590dda6c0d.pdf

I found the cool ultra portable smart telescope here: https://dwarflab.com?aff=370

📡 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