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ARRL Teachers Institute Needs Our Help!

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Post date November 26, 2025

ARRL Teachers Institute Needs Our Help!

We’re back again to help the ARRL Teachers Institute raise funds to support their 2026 education plans. ALL proceeds from this stream go directly to the Teachers Institute! Not even Youtube or Google gets a piece! We also have donation matching for every cent!

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

Recommendations from the show:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
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📻 $15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/pages/bfcm?ref=bkobuwhc
📻 Mobile Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/qz7ROY
📡 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?
📻 Handheld Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/9LX1y5
📡 Wouxun HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?
📻 HF Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/o472VO
🔋 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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Best LoRa Meshtastic Devices Of 2025

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Post date November 25, 2025

Best LoRa Meshtastic Devices Of 2025

Meshtastic has seen incredible growth this year, becoming a household name in communication. This video explores my favorite nodes in 2025

Links from the video:
📡 SEEED T1000: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-LoRaWAN-p-6408.html?sensecap_affiliate=GUoiTHf&referring_service=link
📡 SEEED L1 Pro: https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html?sensecap_affiliate=GUoiTHf&referring_service=link
📡 Heltec Mesh Pocket: https://heltec.org/project/meshpocket/
📡 Heltect Mesh Pocket (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4p1YIny
📡 Lily Go T-Deck Plus: https://amzn.to/48cy43Z
📡 LowMesh Pocket-S Solar: https://lowmesh.com/
📡 Muzi Works R1 Neo & H2T: https://muzi.works/collections/all
📡 Smiley Antenna: https://www.smileyantenna.com/shop/p/915-mhz-slim-line

Heltec Meshpocket Review: youtube.com/watch?v=HRONjCbWWPw&feature=youtu.be

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
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00:00 – Intro
02:13 – Seeed Studio T1000
03:30 – Seeed Studio L1 Pro
04:46 – Heltec Meshpocket
07:23 – LilyGo T-Deck Plus
09:49 – LowMesh Pocket S
12:34 – Muzi Works R1 Neo
13:57 – Muzi Works H2T
17:06 – Larz Node

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AFTER CHAT: What Is Your Ham Radio Winter Project?

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Post date November 23, 2025

AFTER CHAT: What Is Your Ham Radio Winter Project?

Let’s share ideas on ham radio projects we can work on when the weather is frightful.

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

📡 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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Build The Black Friday Game Plan For Maximum Deals!

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Post date November 22, 2025

Build The Black Friday Game Plan For Maximum Deals!

We build the game plan for chasing down all the hottest ham radio deals for Black Friday.

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

📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: https://amzn.to/415oY6s

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

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Build a Satellite Ground Station for $25!

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Post date November 21, 2025

Build a Satellite Ground Station for $25!

TinyGS.com is a fantastic low entry point to get started tracking satellites! All you need is a $25.00 433MHz. LoRa ESP32 board: https://amzn.to/3K1z57a
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases

I am also using:
EggNogs antenna: https://electronics.halibut.com/product/eggnogs/
USB-C Trail Cam Solar Battery: https://amzn.to/488TOxA

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

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Ham Nation: LIVE ISS Pass! And HamSci!

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Post date November 19, 2025

Ham Nation: LIVE ISS Pass! And HamSci!

An ambitious episode! We try for a live ISS pass with Randy @K7AGE . HamSci Gary Mikitin, AF8AGary Mikitin, AF8A is back to talk about what is new. Don brings a big Amateur Radio Newsline update and Amanda shares a new "Should They Have Called ARES?", and "Ham It, Can It, Or Whatamit?".

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!

ICOM Announced the IC-73000MK2 & ID-5200! https://www.youtube.com/live/sLkAw9aTVow

Help Violetta get to Manihiki! https://gofund.me/d20ef2a4

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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Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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The Best Ham Radio Handhelds Available NOW!

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Post date November 18, 2025

The Best Ham Radio Handhelds Available NOW!

Here are my favorite ham radio handhelds for 2025. Buy your favorite ham a new radio this Christmas! This is the curated list of all the radios on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1KAjn5rGhizB7DPCdMxHtr41OJMDV-L7

Links from the video:
As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases, thanks for the support!
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📡 Baofeng Mini, $15 off at Radioddity on a total of $65.00 or more with code: JOSHNASS: https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5r-mini?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Quansheng UVK5 (For CW mod): https://amzn.to/4i3qE7I
📡 TIDRADIO H3(or plus): https://amzn.to/4pgzOQz
📡 Radtel RT-880: https://amzn.to/4i9SvDo
📡 You can get $10 off the VGC N76 using the code "josh" here: https://www.verotelecom.com/?parent_user_id=18403738&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
📡 Or If you prefer the BTECH UV-PRO: https://amzn.to/47ZUYvs
📡 Commountain Speaker Mic: https://amzn.to/483PoYW
📡 ICOM ID-50A: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/xLWLvk
📡 W0AEZ Batteries "hrcc5" gets 5% off: https://w0aez.com/?ref=hrcc
📡 Lab599 TX500MP: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-019288
📡 Link500MP: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link500mp/

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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Geeking Out Over Emergency Communications Afterchat

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Post date November 16, 2025

Geeking Out Over Emergency Communications Afterchat

What communications plans do you have to prepare for disaster?

Watch my interview with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Gitro K2DMG after action report on Hurricane Helene: Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL and Dan Mark K2DMG

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

Recommendations from the show:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📻 Mobile Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/qz7ROY
📡 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?
📻 Handheld Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/9LX1y5
📡 Wouxun HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS ona G90 or Baofeng Mini https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📻 HF Radios: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/o472VO
🔋 Batteries: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/kOmnJd
🔋 Solar: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/Qj5q23

📡 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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How To Use Ham Radio In An Emergency

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Post date November 15, 2025

How To Use Ham Radio In An Emergency

From bumps in the night to prolonged disaster, how should you use amateur radio in an emergency?

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

As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📻 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
📡 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?

📡 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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What’s Inside My Hill People Kit Bag

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Post date November 14, 2025

What's Inside My Hill People Kit Bag

You can find all the Hill People Kit Bags here: https://hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1

Giveaway details are here: https://forms.gle/yAt2W5bydaRFeiee7

All the gear I put in my bag:
📡 You can get $10 off the VGC VN-N76 using the code "josh" here: N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18403738&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
The new VGC BHM-88 is exactly what I have been wanting for the N7600 and N76.
📡 BMH-88 Speaker Mic: https://www.verotelecom.com/Bluetooth-Speaker-Micrphone-For-N-Series-Two-Way-Radios-p2681834.html?parent_user_id=18403738&utm_source=sns_share&utm_medium=share_url
Boox Palma: https://amzn.to/4p8kR39
First Aid: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/collections/peak-first-aid
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Video Camera: https://amzn.to/43pvu9u
Rowen Izula Knife: https://amzn.to/3XulBDQ
SEEED T1000 Meshtastic Node: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-LoRaWAN-p-6408.html?sensecap_affiliate=xjI57U7&referring_service=link
Knipex Pliers: https://amzn.to/3LAuU2B
Fara-J Antenna: https://vfcomms.com/shop/antenna/fara-j-antenna/
Snakestaff Systems Tourniquet: https://amzn.to/4r4D2Zq
120′ of tomato wire for $9.99: https://amzn.to/47F27T1
Hand Sanitizer: https://amzn.to/4i00NNT
Slik Clip (I love these): https://amzn.to/4p9QCsr
BB Link for Kenwood Radios: https://islandmagic.co/products/bb-link-adapter
Rite In The Rain Compact Pen: https://amzn.to/4oyi0AC
Fresnel Lens: https://amzn.to/49fDfT7
ESEE Pocket Navigation Cards: https://amzn.to/47TxnMW
Mini compass (The one I have is out of stock): https://amzn.to/4oBzVX3
Ferro Rod Firestarter: https://amzn.to/4i0143n

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
—————————————————————————————————————————
📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
📡 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