Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

Josh KI6NAZ’s Videos

34 Foot Vertical Alpha Antenna!

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Post date May 20, 2025

Alpha Antenna at Hamvention with more awesome antennas!
34′ Vertical: https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/ss34-vertical-vhf-hf-antenna/
6m/VHF/UHF: Base Antenna: https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/vhf-uhf-6m-uv6-antenna/
CHEAP! VHF/UHF Mag mount antenna solution: https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/vhf-uhf-mobile-emcomm-antenna/

📻 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
📻 Messi and Paoloni Coax 10% off with code: HRCC73 https://messi.it/en/home.htm
📻Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📻 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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Automatic Solar To DC Power Control – Buddipole Power Pro!

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Post date May 20, 2025

BuddiPole has developed a new controller for charging batteries, and running your radios that switches between solar and DC sources automatically! https://www.buddipole.com/powerpro.html

Music by Sonic D:
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Hamvention 2025 Booth Tour

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Post date May 17, 2025

Without good wireless data, the show must still go on!

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Hamvention Booth Tour!

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Post date May 16, 2025

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What Is The Aurora from FlexRadio?

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Post date May 16, 2025

I’m dropping the info I have on the new Flex Radio Aurora.
www.flexradio.com

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The Yaesu FTX-1 Optima FIRST LOOK!

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Post date May 15, 2025

Lets take a look at the new FTX-1 Optima! Go portable QRP with the head unit or use the 100 watt amp!

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

📡 My Big List of Non-Regret items: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse/list/QQDW9OX0X058?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YFPGEFHMSJY4S48MBEMV
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifiying purchases
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 10% off the gear I use the most!
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 Great Antenna masts https://www.hamradiodude.com/
📡 2 meter band pass filter https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/bandpass-filter-for-2m/
📡 Beefy RF Choke https://coffeeandhamradios.com/products/cahr-aether-cmc-choke
📡 Amazing ham radio gadgets and the KNEE BOARD! https://tufteln.com/
📡 Best Hotspot on the markter https://www.sharkrf.com/products/
📡 CHEAP CW keys https://cwmorse.us/

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:
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Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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It Snowed Attempting A Ham Escape!

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Post date May 13, 2025

This years HamEscape was really great. I bagged two SOTA activations with @SOTA-plus and we met up with a lot of local ham radio friends. I’m already looking forward to next year!

Check out Mark’s channel! https://www.youtube.com/@SOTA-plus

📻 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
📻 Messi and Paoloni Coax 10% off with code: HRCC73 https://messi.it/en/home.htm
📻 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 Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc C

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Yaesu FTX-1 Field Or Optima? + Which Accessories?!

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Post date May 11, 2025

Tonight we discuss the finer points on going with the Yaesu FTX-1 Field or Optima and which accessories would be most important to own!

Want to build a K6ARK mic?
Some of these links are Amazon Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases:
3.5mm Jack: https://amzn.to/4kcpjeE
Higher gain mic element: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/pui-audio-inc/AOM-5024L-HD-F-R/12152286
PTT Buttons: https://amzn.to/4jP2KNi
Hook up wire: https://amzn.to/4kahwxZ
Good 3.5mm aux cable: https://amzn.to/4d7A7se
K6ARK Mic body 3d model: https://www.printables.com/model/320559-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-kx2-and-kx3
You can find ALL of Adam’s design on Printables! https://www.printables.com/@K6ARK/models

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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Build And How-To QRP Mic (QMX, KX2, TruSDX, ZBitx and More)

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Post date May 10, 2025

The Patrons Pick this month is to talk about the very cool tiny QRP mic housed in a special printed model from @K6ARK I am using a high quality microphone element recommended by Hanz from @QRPLabs . We will build and test the mics on the air versus the previous mic element tonight on the show! The parts list and the 3d model are below.

Some of these links are Amazon Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases:
3.5mm Jack: https://amzn.to/4kcpjeE
Higher gain mic element: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/pui-audio-inc/AOM-5024L-HD-F-R/12152286
PTT Buttons: https://amzn.to/4jP2KNi
Hook up wire: https://amzn.to/4kahwxZ
Good 3.5mm aux cable: https://amzn.to/4d7A7se
K6ARK Mic body 3d model: https://www.printables.com/model/320559-mini-microphone-for-qmx-trusdx-usdx-kx2-and-kx3
You can find ALL of Adam’s design on Printables! https://www.printables.com/@K6ARK/models

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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Hamvention Communication Plan: Meshtastic, VHF/UHF, 220MHz!

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Post date May 9, 2025

Here is the quite thorough communication plan for Hamvention.

We will be monitoring 146.450 & 223.500MHz
Custom Meshtastic firmware: https://hamvention.meshtastic.org/
Hamvention Frequencies: https://hamvention.org/event-details/talk-in/

📻 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
📻 Messi and Paoloni Coax 10% off with code: HRCC73 https://messi.it/en/home.htm
📻 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 Coupon code: JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc C

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Simplex frequencies
00:57 – Simplex frequency programming
02:21 – Hamvention Repeater Frequencies
03:41 – Meshtastic Flashing & Setup!
04:28 – T-Deck Flashing
10:33 – Flashing a Wizblock
12:15 – Flashing SEEED T-1000
14:41 – Flashing Heltek V3
19:06 – Programming T-Deck
21:08 – Configure Heltec V3
22:20 – Come to Troll Pub!