Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

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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

📡 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

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Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)
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Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
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📨 Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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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:
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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/

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation Episode 600!

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Post date June 18, 2025

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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Unlocking The Bands On My Favorite Every Day Carry Ham Radio!

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Post date June 17, 2025

The Elecraft KH-1 is an inredibly convenient radio that deploys very quickly. By adding a homebrew coil you can unlock the lower frequency HF bands on the stock whip.

Link: https://www.printables.com/model/1132060-elecraft-kh1-mini-screwdriver-loading-coil

📻 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

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

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Reacting To Hot Takes From Dick N6AA

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Post date June 15, 2025

After our Stream on ARRL Education I decided that we should look into what Dick Norton N6AA has to say about the ARRL from one of his many talks he has given. https://youtu.be/ZW72E05AaeY?si=VW1IlpYf3AFhjW9T

Link to radio brochure 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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ARRL Education: Setting The Record Straight!

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Post date June 13, 2025

Steve Goodgame K5ATA joins me on the Saturday show to update us all on the ARRL Education program. https://www.arrl.org/education-technology-program

Link to radio brochure 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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All The Best Ham Radio Gear I Took To Hawaii

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Post date June 12, 2025

Here is my massive list of gear I brought to Hawaii, just in time for Fathers Day! I’ll be dropping part two of our vacation next week.

Some links contact affiliate code, as an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases:
🎒 Peak Design Traveler: https://amzn.to/4kLdLju
⚡️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
🎥 Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/45QNwmL
🎥 Osmo Pocket 3 Filters: https://amzn.to/4ej7MQx
👜 Peak Design tech pouch: https://amzn.to/3SMOh8Q
📡 Spooltenna: https://www.spooltenna.com/?sca_ref=8280516.q8FiurhQRwg
💿 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

00:00 – Start
00:13 – Peak Design Traveler Backpack
00:41 – EMP Cloth
01:37 – Osprey Packable Backpack
02:35 – Chameleon 25’ Whip
04:47 – MuziWorks T114 Heltec Meshtastic
06:53 – W0AEZ Battery for D75
10:43 – CHUWI Laptop
11:18 – Anker Charger
11:40 – Hiking sun hat
12:35 – The QRPStation radio
13:36 – RigExpert Stick Pro
15:07 – Ultra light 3.5 mm jumpers
15:22 – Tuftln TX500 Mic
15:50 – TX500 DigRig
16:47 – In ear monitors
17:33 – Portable power supply
17:56 – Powerfilm Solar Light Saver Max
20:30 – Modern Morse Key
22:18 – Tomato Wire!
23:05 – Dynema pouch
23:30 – Chameleon tripod
25:38 – Chameleon “blank”
26:02 – DXEngineering Choke
27:02 – Osmo Pocket 3
29:54 – Peak Design Tech Pouch
30:24 – Sandisk Extreme
32:17 – First aid kit
32:35 – NOMS Gummies
33:01 – TWAY Radio 660
33:40 – Nitecore battery bank
34:07 – Teenage Engineering TP-7

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The Day The Bands Died Hawaii Part 1

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Post date June 10, 2025

I arrived at Hawaii last week amidst a massive solar storm which crippled my POTA activation chances.

Music by Sonic D:
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Fixing Bad Habits In Ham Radio

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Post date June 7, 2025

During my vacation on Hawaii I realized that I really need to improve my Morse Code. Tonight we’re going to explore practice methods, do some training and work some live contacts! Bring your favorite libation, smoke if you got um’ because you’re going to need it!

Link to radio brochure https://www.patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Links from the show:

Home

https://morsewalker.com/
https://morsle.fun/
https://lcwo.net/

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