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Can We Pass The Scout (Ham) Radio Merit Badge? Part 2

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Post date February 24, 2023

Part 2, we get on the air to achieve the Scouting ham radio merit badge.

You can find the eBook for the radio merit badge here: https://amzn.to/3HdIVNH

My favorite HT antenna is the Signal Stuff Signal Stick: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
(This is an affiliate link)

Links from the show:
DigiRig here: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/wmo-picoaprs-vhf
Big list of favorite gear: https://a.co/ifgHfMd
TNC3 here (sold out): https://store.mobilinkd.com/products/mobilinkd-tnc3
Nucleo TNC PCB: https://store.mobilinkd.com/products/nucleotnc-pcb
Nucleo Enclosure: https://store.mobilinkd.com/collections/kits/products/nucleotnc-pcb-enclosure
GPS Dongle: https://amzn.to/3ixwtj9

Camping Gear Amazon Store: https://a.co/hoz1Bal
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Getting Hams On The Air For Life?

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Post date February 23, 2023

I had the opportunity to speak to the "Get On The Air For Life" team, part of the ARRL. They wanted me to speak on engaging with 25-45 year old amateur radio operators, how to get them active, and keep them active.

📻Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📻You can find some of my favorite radios at GigaParts: The DigiRig can be found here: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📻Good Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2022/11/2022-cyber-holiday-sale.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=Z3NrZFA4dFhpREk9
📻Check out Radioddity ham radio radios and get a discount: Xiegu G90: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

00:00:00 – Intro
00:03:04 – Goal of the talk
00:04:00 – What makes a ham?
00:04:28 – Ice breaker?
00:05:20 – Where to start? Keep is simple
00:06:48 – Be welcoming to new hams
00:07:59 – Make it possible for them to get on the air
00:10:00 – Mentors! Play to your strengths!
00:15:05 – What keeps people in the hobby? WE DO!
00:16:20 – Do what you normally do, but invite others!
00:20:59 – Think like a new ham!
00:29:09 – “Go to where the people are”
00:32:13 – Why do we expect people to come to us or the club?
00:34:13 – Build inclusivity
00:42:57 – Don’t shortcut the learning!
00:44:48 – Please! Prevent bad attitudes!
00:48:40 – Breaking it down the points
00:50:46 – Q&A
00:51:15 – Show don’t tell example!
00:54:08 – Keep it fun and entertaining!
00:56:29 – How to do we find the lost hams?
01:02:28 – Does sending flyers work?
01:07:16 – Greet newcombers to meetings! (So easy!)
01:09:11 – Should we be working harder to bring the youth into the ham radio?
01:17:07 – A focus on retention
01:19:24 – Is there a repository of information on what worked?
01:22:14 – Implement a “Shack Day” at the club!
01:25:14 – 22k licensed hams in Virginia
01:30:58 – Getting in front of local people
01:38:53 – Connor has a thought

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FINALLY! The #KX2 Has Internal Charging! Elecraft Kit Install!

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Post date February 21, 2023

For me, there was only one issue with the Elecraft KX2 cementing itself as one of the best QRP radios are on the market. It’s lack of ability to charge the internal battery from an external source via the radios power jack. Elecrafts new (KXIBC2) KX2 internal battery charger is out now: https://elecraft.com/products/kxibc2-kx2-internal-battery-charger-kit

Music by Sonic D:
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Twitter.com/sncd
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AFTER CHAT – For The Love Of Ham Radio BAGS!

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Post date February 19, 2023

Thomas Witherspoon returns to talk about ham radio bags! Finding the right bag for your radios activation can be very valuable and make your time in the field more enjoyable.

HRCC Campout: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM5aJeOd8ETEvpM1kb_UGTdTi5usdPh8Ile9IlwBx3dUl7yw/viewform

Links to Thomas:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHntBZOSZ-QPJfMyn_M8QEw
https://qrper.com/author/thomasw/
Tweets by QRPerDotCom

Recommended bags from Thomas:
Synapse 25
Micro Manager Tablet Briefcase
https://specops.us/
https://cpgear.com/

Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)

Interested in the upcoming QSO Today Hamfest? https://qsotoday.vfairs.com/en/registration-form?utm_source=HRCC

My favorite HT antenna is the Signal Stuff Signal Stick: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
(This is an affiliate link)

Camping Gear Amazon Store: https://a.co/hoz1Bal
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content
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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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For The Love Of Ham Radio BAGS!

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Post date February 17, 2023

Thomas Witherspoon returns to talk about ham radio bags! Finding the right bag for your radios activation can be very valuable and make your time in the field more enjoyable.

Links to Thomas:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHntBZOSZ-QPJfMyn_M8QEw
https://qrper.com/author/thomasw/
Tweets by QRPerDotCom

Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)

Interested in the upcoming QSO Today Hamfest? https://qsotoday.vfairs.com/en/registration-form?utm_source=HRCC

My favorite HT antenna is the Signal Stuff Signal Stick: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
(This is an affiliate link)

Links from the show:

Camping Gear Amazon Store: https://a.co/hoz1Bal
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Radio Balloon, UFO or Chinese Spy??

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Post date February 17, 2023

Ham radio ballooning is all over the news with the recent likely downing of one by the US military. Today I’ll give you a quick primer on what it is and why amateur radio operators do it.

Links from the video:
Ham radio balloon shot down: https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a42952566/air-force-shoots-down-hobby-balloon-ufo/
ARISS Ballooning: https://ariss-usa.org/mid-altitude-ballooning/
Rules governing balloon launches: https://ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-101
Tom’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/w5kub
Cool balloon launch story: https://www.rmham.org/rmham-nm-launches-pico-balloon/
https://www.wfla.com/news/national/u-s-general-not-ruling-out-aliens-after-jets-down-4-objects-in-8-days/
APRS tracking site: aprs.fi
WSPR tracking site: pskreporter.info
Balloons for launches: http://www.scientificballoonsolutions.com/products/
APRS and WSPR Beacons: http://shop.qrp-labs.com/lightaprs

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Is The ICOM IC-905 Portable Ham Radio Friendly??

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Post date February 16, 2023

Ray Novak and I spend some time with the IC-905 discussing its accesories, antennas and what potential kits you all would like to see. Is the IC-905 going to be SOTA capable? In Southern California, where I live, yes!

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Ham Nation – Quartzfest & Hamcation Debrief.

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Post date February 15, 2023

Tonight Michael Cauley W4ORL joins the show to fill us in on all the news about Hamcation 2023. Josh will be there 02/10/2023, we hope you come say hi! Don brings us the latest from Amateur Radio Newsline and much more.

Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx

Links from the show!
I’ll be there! https://www.hamcation.com/
Bouvet Island Website: https://www.3y0j.no/bandplan
Am Rally: http://www.amrally.com/

Adam K6ARK available kits: https://amzn.to/3X3IpIv
(As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Print your own K6ARK projects from Printables: https://www.printables.com/social/352045-adam-kimmerly/models
Tamitha Skov: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.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 Wilbank’s 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/

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Podcast……………….► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord…………………► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook……………..►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter………………….► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram……………..► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi

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

Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101

#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

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#3Y0J Bouvet #DXPedition VS The Sad Hams

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Post date February 14, 2023

I can’t think of a time I have been so disappointed at *some hams* in our community. For all of those disparaging the hard work of the 3Y0J Bouvet Island #DXpedition team, shame on you.

3Y0J Homepage: https://www.3y0j.no/
3Y0J Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3093983840726129/posts/4623529624438202/
DXSummit: http://dxsummit.fi/#/?dx_calls=3Y0J

My video on running Fox & Hound on FT8: https://youtube.com/live/gUJzSylnwQ8

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

00:00 – Intro
03:47 – Jump here if you know what a DXpedition is
19:14 – Thank you 3Y0J team

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The Cleanest & Fastest? Ham Radio Mobile Rover

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Post date February 13, 2023

Scott KE4WMF brought his very clean ham radio rover setup to Hamcation. Please enjoy his handywork and give him a subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@StealthGTI

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio