Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

Josh KI6NAZ’s Videos

POTA Has an International Parks Problem…

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Post date September 6, 2026

POTA Has an International Parks Problem...

Parks On The Air has specific rules for how parks get included into the system that does not work with other countries.

https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/8/22/pota-pulls-the-plug-on-85-of-french-parks-and-a-volunteer-resigns-over-it

Radio Stuff:
📡 QMX: https://qrp-labs.com/
📡 Elecraft KX2: https://elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb-cw-data-80-10-m-transceiver
📡 IC-705: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/radvMD
📡 SpoolTenna: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/radvMD (Freeshipping with: HRCCSHIP)
📡 K6ARK.com
📡 H4M Pro: https://opensourcesdrlab.com/products/hackrf-pro-h4m-pro?VariantsId=10426
📡 Coax: https://abrind.com/?sld=joshnassgmailcom (10% off with code: "abr10hrcc")

Video Gear:
📹 DJI Osmo: https://amzn.to/4gYca9k
📹 DJI Mobile 8: https://amzn.to/4xEoIcL
📹 Calyx 5G Hotspot: https://members.calyx.org/r/u9sww

Grovvy Tech:
🎹 M-Wave FM Synth: https://amzn.to/4xjTRBC
🎹 M8 Tracker: https://dirtywave.com/
🔋 Travel Battery: https://amzn.to/463BENo

The Packs:
🎒 Multi-Day Backpacking: https://evolvedsupplyco.com/
🎒 AbleCarry Max EDC: https://ablecarry.com/products/max-edc-ripstop-black
🎒 The Day Pack: https://www.gossamergear.com/products/vetta-20-daypack

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💻 Twitch https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
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📨 Physical Mail Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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CFT1 Full Ham Radio Build: Part-1

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Post date September 4, 2026

CFT1 Full Ham Radio Build: Part-1

The FULL build of the very fun Ham Radio to build CFT1 by KM4CFT. The New CFT1V2 is available! https://hamgadgets.com/cft1-by-km4cft.html

The original kit I am building is here (I recommend you buy the Version 2 though): https://hamgadgets.com/CFT1v1-KIT-by-KM4CFT-_p_74.html

Here are the tools I use while soldering:
PCB Vice: https://amzn.to/4xCLguJ
Portable iFixit Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/4iLj43V
Reliable Hakko Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3SM1mD2
Precision flush cutters: https://amzn.to/4csR6WY
Precision pliers: https://amzn.to/4xNruwv
Fresnel Lens (for old eyes): https://amzn.to/3SPELFv
Enamel wire stripper: https://amzn.to/3SFQDKl

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

📻 Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content 📻
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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
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:
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Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

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Gear I actually bring to Hamfests, POTA, SOTA, Camping, and Hiking

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Post date September 4, 2026

Gear I actually bring to Hamfests, POTA, SOTA, Camping, and Hiking

Here is the gear I most often bring when attending my favorite ham radio events! Links to follow!

Music by Sonic D:
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My New Favorite USB-C Power Delivery Adapters! 3.3-48 Volts!

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Post date September 1, 2026

My New Favorite USB-C Power Delivery Adapters! 3.3-48 Volts!

I picked up a set ov VFLEX power adapters by Werewolf. These dongles are AMAZING. https://werewolf.us/collections/werewolf-products/products/vflex-base

My battery is here: https://amzn.to/3SEk2oe
Chubby Cable: https://amzn.to/4ybLV5U

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

📻 Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content 📻
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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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Are You Going To Buy The ICOM IC-7110? I AM

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Post date August 30, 2026

Are You Going To Buy The ICOM IC-7110? I AM

The new ICOM IC-7110 has people asking, "Is this the radio for me?" – It is for me, I will explain why and ask the Discord HRCC community.
https://icomuk.co.uk/Unveiled-Tokyo-Ham-Fair-2026-Introducing-the-New-Icom-IC-7110/2/5662/

Music by Sonic D:
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What I Picked Up At Huntsville Hamfest AND New Radio Arrival!

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Post date August 29, 2026

What I Picked Up At Huntsville Hamfest AND New Radio Arrival!

Tonight we take a look at everything I brought home from the Huntsville Hamfest. There were also somethings waiting for me when I got there!

Music by Sonic D:
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Nyanbox vs. KARR Security: A Dangerous Vulnerability

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Post date August 27, 2026

Nyanbox vs. KARR Security: A Dangerous Vulnerability

KARR auto security recently released a security vulnerability that could allow thieves easy entry in your vehicle or potentially disabling it while in motion.

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

📻 Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content 📻
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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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Kenwood TM-D750 First Setup Recommendations! Get Up And Running FAST!

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Post date August 27, 2026

Kenwood TM-D750 First Setup Recommendations! Get Up And Running FAST!

The new Kenwood TM-D750 is here and it is a very capable radio. On tonight’s video will be going through the recommended first settings and using it on the air for FM Simplex, Repeaters, D-Star and APRS!

🙀 You can find the Nyan Box here: https://nyandevices.com/
And Join their Discord for more information! https://discord.gg/J5A3zDC2y8
Monte Sano Youtuber Cookout: https://montesano.aa0z.com/

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

📻 Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content 📻
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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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation #630: Amazing Title SOON!

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Post date August 26, 2026

Ham Nation #630: Amazing Title SOON!

Gordo brings a microwave fresh short shots and special report on a recent rove! 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!

Links from the show:
Huntsville Hamfest: https://hamfest.org/
West Core Repeaters: https://westcorepeaters.org/

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)
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Music by Sonic D:
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Inside a REAL Ham Radio Trailer: This Rover is Insane!

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Post date August 25, 2026

Inside a REAL Ham Radio Trailer: This Rover is Insane!

A rover is a ham radio operator who moves from grid to grid during special events and ham radio contests. This rover is one of the most capable I have seen in a quite a while!

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

📻 Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content 📻
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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
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:
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Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio