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Mizuho Failed POTA Activation! Yaesu FT-891 Recovers!

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Post date March 17, 2026

Mizuho Failed POTA Activation! Yaesu FT-891 Recovers!

Sadly my 15 meter Mizuho handheld was not up to the task in completing a POTA activation. Instead I had to reach for my trusty Yaesu FT-891 to complete! https://dxengineering.pxf.io/VOmdQj

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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Cheap Ham Radio Vertical Antenna On The Beach!

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Post date March 14, 2026

Cheap Ham Radio Vertical Antenna On The Beach!

We’re going POTA active tonight from the beach! Lets see what it’s like to setup the antenna, radio and activate the park! Not including coax, this antenna is $78.01 on Amazon.

https://testwithhrcc.online/

Recommendations from the show:
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📡 17 foot vertical whip: https://amzn.to/415mbcY
📡 M10 to 3/8-24 adapter: https://amzn.to/3PixLyQ
📡 Antenna clamp: https://amzn.to/473ocKm
📡 SO-239 3/8-24 adapter: https://amzn.to/40rB7SD
📻 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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The Elecraft KX2 Now Has USB-C Charging!

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Post date March 13, 2026

The Elecraft KX2 Now Has USB-C Charging!

The Elecraft KX-2 just got a big upgrade to bring it back into my top rotation for backpack portable amateur radio. Check out the upgrade kit at https://g7ufo.radio/ !

Like my compact radio case? Its on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4cKvjek As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases

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

The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
—————————————————————————————————————————
📻 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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation #619: Ladies Night!!!

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Post date March 11, 2026

Ham Nation #619: Ladies Night!!!

Tonight we are joined by many amazing ladies in the amateur community! Please welcome, Shannon Gibney KC1OHT,
Virginia Smith NV5F, Ruth Willet KM4LAO, Dr. Tamitha Skov WX6SWW @TamithaSkov, Violetta Latham KN2P, Elle-Marie DeFrain, KJ5XLP @shesonfrequency & Abby Kimi Matsuyoshi, KK7CFJ!

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!

YL WWA: https://hamaward.cloud/wwayl

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.

★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★
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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

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Are Most Hams Are Using The Sherwood List Wrong?

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Post date March 10, 2026

Are Most Hams Are Using The Sherwood List Wrong?

I got the opportunity to sit down with Rob Sherwood NC0B from Sherwood Engineering to talk about the misconceptions people have when using his Receiver Test Data list. In short, there is more to worry about than narrow dynamic range.

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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Bad Radio Operators Are Back On the Air!

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Post date March 8, 2026

Bad Radio Operators Are Back On the Air!

We have two active DXpeditions on the air. 3Y0K https://3y0k.com/#bouvet-island in particular is top 10 most sought after DX contacts and it has brough a lot of activity to the bands. Some of the operators are pretty bad.

HamClock is ALIVE! https://hamclock.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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Top Five Parks On The Air Ham Radios

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Post date March 7, 2026

Top Five Parks On The Air Ham Radios

The Patrons want to talk about the five best Parks On The Air Ham Radios, and who am I to resist that idea! But only five radios? Really? No! We’ll be talking about more than 100 watt radios and for different operator types! SSB, CW and Digital Modes will be discussed!

📡 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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The Best Hamfest Haul I’ve Ever Found

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Post date March 2, 2026

The Best Hamfest Haul I've Ever Found

Here is everything I picked up at Orlando HamCation! The Hendrick PFR-3 is a beloved three band QRP radio with internal tuner and power! Along with it I found a Thinkpad T480, 32gb memory upgrade, the PSR-100 Satellite Antenna Rotor and a lot more!

N6ARA Electronics: https://n6ara.com/product/tinycmc-assembled/
PSR-100 Rotor: https://wa4mcmkits.com/psr-100/
Calyx Wireless Hotspot: ttps://members.calyx.org/r/u9sww

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 Radio Satellite Station AFTER CHAT Q&A

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Post date March 1, 2026

Ham Radio Satellite Station AFTER CHAT Q&A

Do you have ham radio questions? The odds are pretty good we have ham radio answers!

Tonight I’ll show you all the parts for the new Satellite Ham Radio Station I have built!

I found the PSR-100 Portable Satellite Rotor at HamCation! I am very excited to build this and try it out! https://wa4mcmkits.com/psr-100/

I will be running the Rotor with the S.A.T. Controller: https://dxengineering.pxf.io/3kA6Lr which makes for an incredibly portable satellite station! Pair it with this lightweight 2 meter and 70 CM antenna! https://dxengineering.pxf.io/qWD5Bb

Socal Linux Expo is coming up March 5-8, 2026. 60% off tickets with code: HRCC https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/blog/ham-ratechdio-training

Links from the show:
Continue support for Ham Study and Exam Tools: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Raspberry Pi: https://amzn.to/49J7JeE
Nooelec SDR: https://amzn.to/49J4ync
Wifi Adpater: https://amzn.to/4bBPM4e
iNTERCEPT: https://github.com/smittix/intercept
uConsole: https://www.clockworkpi.com/uconsole
HackGadgets: https://hackergadgets.com/

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

Recommendations from the show:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📻 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

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