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Massive Linked GMRS Repeater Network Caught By FCC!

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Post date August 20, 2026

Massive Linked GMRS Repeater Network Caught By FCC!

Owner of the North Georgia GMRS Repeater Network was just served a Notice Of Violation by the FCC for linking over twenty GMRS repeaters. The repeater network was also charging users up to $1,800 for lifetime membership. https://nggmrs.org/

FCC Notice of violation: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-821A1.pdf
Also uncovered a Youtube interview of the owner documenting his network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGD7KIA7VM0%20

My 2024 video on FCC website update on GMRS Repeater Linking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyikR1lZXnQ

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

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Huntsville Hamfest 2026 – Booth Tour & Flea Market!

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Post date August 20, 2026

Huntsville Hamfest 2026 - Booth Tour & Flea Market!

Lets cruise through the Huntsville Hamfest Booth Area! We’ll pass through the flea market as well.
Links from the show:
Modern Morse Keys: https://www.modernmorse.com/
EEVblog BM786: https://amzn.to/4jrOXwX
EEVblog 1980s Pocket Multimeter: https://eevblog.store/products/eevblog-1980s-pocket-multimeter
CHUWI 2in1 Laptop: https://amzn.to/49iUIsd
Milwaukee Fastback 6IN1: https://amzn.to/4aDjCoH
SmallRig Folding Tool: https://amzn.to/3YSftpA
Small attenuator set: https://amzn.to/49pc4Uk
Portable Radio Hard Case: https://amzn.to/3N11onm
VGC BMH-88 Hand Mic: https://www.verotelecom.com/Bluetooth-Speaker-Micrphone-For-N-Series-Two-Way-Radios-p2681834.html?
Gameboy Upgrade Kits: https://handheldlegend.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7RgpcZUCfPPn7M5nbviK63TLFw01E6EwBbO1j_9TSeL9xG9MD
Olight ArkPro: https://www.olight.com/store/arkpro-series-flat-edc-flashlight
The teaspoon telegraph key: https://ympt.co.uk/teaspoontx.html

Memorable Stories from 2025:

https://www.arrl.org/news/ham-radio-operators-serving-during-california-firestorms
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-vec-ready-to-file-2-500-ham-radio-license-applications-fcc-extends-renewal-filing-deadline
https://www.arrl.org/news/rigexpert-s-administrative-office-destroyed-in-russian-missile-attack-production-remains-intact
https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-issues-notice-of-violation-for-unauthorized-one-way-transmissions-and-denial-of-inspection
https://www.arrl.org/news/up-to-25-000-at-stake-in-new-arrl-student-coding-competition

Recommendations from the show:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
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📻 Find the radio you want today at DXEngineering: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/o472VO
📡 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/?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS ona G90 or Baofeng Mini https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
🔋 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

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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X-026 Live Reveal! ICOM Booth, Tokyo

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Post date August 20, 2026

X-026 Live Reveal! ICOM Booth, Tokyo

Welcome to Ham Fair 2026 live from the ICOM Booth. They will be unveiling the new X-026 radio with Ray Novak N9JA

📻 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:
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Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd

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I Was Ham Ghosted In Huntsville Alabama

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Post date August 18, 2026

I Was Ham Ghosted In Huntsville Alabama

I’ve been spending a lot of time in Huntsville, AL. for work. On this last trip, I finally had some time to activate Monte Sano! Normally I’d take a whole afternoon to make that happen, but this time I had my colleagues with me, and they wanted to see what ham radio was all about!

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

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Here Is the Huntville Hamfest Plan, And The Gear I am Bringing!

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Post date August 16, 2026

Here Is the Huntville Hamfest Plan, And The Gear I am Bringing!

The gear is going to be a touch different than the last years! Lets talk about it!

🙀 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

📡 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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Defcon 34 SWAG & Gear Haul!

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Post date August 14, 2026

Defcon 34 SWAG & Gear Haul!

Here is my Gear and Swag haul from Defcon 34! I was really happy with all the amazing things available at the show and I am already looking forward to Defcon 35!

Links from the show:
ifixit Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/4hzewgB
Midwest Gadgets: https://www.midwestgadgets.org/
Sparrows Lock Picks: https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/
Hak5: https://shop.hak5.org/products/pager
Nyan Box: https://nyandevices.com/
ClipTalk: https://midlandusa.com/products/cliptalk-radio-cliptalk-portable-frs-radio
https://www.redteamtools.com/

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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What Is The Nyan Box? Jbohack Explains!

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Post date August 14, 2026

What Is The Nyan Box? Jbohack Explains!

Tonight I am joined by JboHacks https://www.instagram.com/jbohack_/ a new friend to the channel to talk about his creation, the Nyan Box. The Nyan Box has received a lot of attention recently in the Cyber Security world and I want to know more about it’s RF capabilities. Come with your questions!

🙀 You can find the Nyan Box here: https://nyandevices.com/

📡 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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Don’t Miss a Satellite Pass: My Portable Tracker Build

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Post date August 11, 2026

Don't Miss a Satellite Pass: My Portable Tracker Build

I put together a smart satellite tracking radio station. Here is how I put it together!

What is in my kit:
ICOM IC-9700: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/QY4N7o
PSR-100 Rotor: https://wa4mcmkits.com/psr-100/
SAT Controller Box: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/QYnqMY
ELK Antenn (Code: JOSH at checkout) https://www.gigaparts.com/black-powder-coated-dual-band-log-periodic-directional-antenna.html
DX Engineering RG-8X coax: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/ZVEbvq

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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Ham Nation #629: Young Ham Of The Year!

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Post date August 10, 2026

Ham Nation #629: Young Ham Of The Year!

Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Tonight, Young Ham Of The Year! 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)
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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Music by Sonic D:
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Facebook.com/djsonicd

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Ham Nation #629: Young Ham Of The Year & The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Peaking Tonight!

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Post date August 10, 2026

Ham Nation #629: Young Ham Of The Year & The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Peaking Tonight!

Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Tonight, we announce the Young Ham Of The Year! Randy has been working the Perseid Meteor Shower and has some advice. 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/

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio