Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

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Best Amateur Radio? Elecraft KX2 Vs. Lab 599 TX-500 Discovery!

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Post date September 29, 2023

Which portable amateur radio reigns supreme? The Lab 599 Discovery TX-500 or the Elecraft KX2!

Get ready for HELLFEST! https://hellfest.digital/

My Ham Shack Recommendations:
https://amzn.to/46aHeLS
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Much of the gear I use can be found at Gigaparts, see the following link (10% coupon code JOSH)
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

Variable RF Sampler: CleanRF.com
https://www.bioennopower.com/
https://palomar-engineers.com/ "HRCC73" for 10% off

My radio helpers:
S-Clips: https://amzn.to/3rMzUHo
Gear snake: https://amzn.to/3YghzyM
Vice Grip antenna mount: https://amzn.to/3OaBPNl
Jaw clamp antenna mount: https://amzn.to/3qbP6gL
Ed Fong J-Pole: https://grapevineamateurradio.com
Anker power bank: https://amzn.to/3PO1Qo5
TinySA Spectrum Analyzer: https://amzn.to/3pHFb2j
TinySA ULTRA!: https://amzn.to/3PNNFiZ
Killer QRP radio rugged bag: https://amzn.to/44Z8Ymb
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

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 ★
Website……………….► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube………………► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Twitch………………….► https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast……………….► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord………………..► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook…………….► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter…………………► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram…………….► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Nation: Exterior Antennas and Mobile Radio Install Tips!

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Post date September 27, 2023

Tonight, Josh is itching to get HF radio into his truck and he is covering some of his tips on mobile radio installs. Gordo has new Short Shots on the important things to note when installing an exterior antennas for your home radio shack and Don brings us the Amateur Radio Newsline.

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

Links from the show!
ARRL Teachers Institute needs your support: arrl.org/donate
Open Headset Interconnect Standard: https://ohis.org/
OHIS Device: https://electronics.halibut.com/product-category/ham/
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/

Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi

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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Better Organization For Makers: Phase Dock Workbench Systems

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Post date September 26, 2023

The Phase Dock allows you to organize projects onto durable plates for design, building and storage on the go. You can find the Phase Dock at GigaParts (Use Coupon Code JOSH for up to 10% off selected gear) https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📻 The Coax I use is ABR Industries: 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: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi

📻 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 ★
🪩 Website………………………► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
📸 YouTube………………► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
💻 Twitch………………….► https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast………………………► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
💻 Discord………………….► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
📸 Facebook…………….► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
📸 Twitter…………………► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
📸 Instagram…………….► https://instagram.com/hamradiocrashcourse
📨 Physical Mail………..►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Hams Helping Hams: Dirty Radio Clinic

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Post date September 23, 2023

Testing radio for spurious emissions and taking your tough ham radio questions live!

Much of the gear I use can be found at Gigaparts, see the following link (10% coupon code JOSH)
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
https://www.bioennopower.com/
https://palomar-engineers.com/ "HRCC73" for 10% off

Important calculators:
http://www.4sqrp.com/Battery_Capacity/index.php
http://www.freesunpower.com/system_sizing.php

Get ready for HELLFEST! https://hellfest.digital/

HRCC Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course-podcast/id1400794852
Alpha Antenna HOA Buster: https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/
K6ARK Mini Mic: https://amzn.to/434FL7P
Talentcell Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3CYFusB
OH MY GOSH! DenCo Batteries! https://shop.denco.enterprises/?v=7516fd43adaa
My favorite light wire for antennas! https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-wire-lightweight-100m/
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/wire/product-line/dx-engineering-stealth-antenna-wire
Stealthy Radios:
https://qrp-labs.com/qdx
The Amazing phone tripod: https://amzn.to/42MEm5C
(Above contains affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases)

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

My Ham Radio MVPS:
Bongo Ties: https://amzn.to/3pajqHD
Jakery 300: https://amzn.to/3NLGCqe
Buddistick BuddiHex: https://www.buddipole.com/buddihex2.html
Buddystick Power Mini: https://www.buddipole.com/powermini.html
Rig Expert Stick an Stick Pro: https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-stick-pro-antenna-analyzer.html
And of course! Random coax adapters!

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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Where Does The Antenna Go? – Episode two

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Post date September 22, 2023

Four months ago I reviewed your satellite images of your property to determine what antennas you should buy and where you should put them! Tonight is episode two!

Get ready for HELLFEST! https://hellfest.digital/

Variable RF Sampler: CleanRF.com
https://www.bioennopower.com/
https://palomar-engineers.com/ "HRCC73" for 10% off

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

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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They Fixed it! Wouxun KG-Q10H QUAD-BAND Amateur Radio

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Post date September 20, 2023

Wouxun has fixed their quid-band amatuer radio so it now meets FCC rules for spurious emissions! Good job!

Find the KG-Q10H at @BuyTwoWayRadios https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-q10h.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=QXlQSXhGOE5zeXc9
You will need the Wouxun programming cable:
https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-pco-001.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=QXlQSXhGOE5zeXc9
(The above are affiliate links to Buy Two Way Radio)

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Ham Radio Technicians! Get On Ten Meter Parks On The Air! (Radioddity QT60)

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Post date September 18, 2023

All amateur radio technicians should get on ten meter #POTA as soon as they can, it’s an absolute blast!

📻 Anytone AT-6666: https://amzn.to/3PmDtvZ
📻 Radioddity QT60: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi
📻 Chameleon LEFS 4010 antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-lefs-4010
📻 Weaver Throw line: https://amzn.to/3LrZKr9
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
📻 The Best Coax is ABR Industries: https://abrind.com/?sld=6
📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📻 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: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

Hams Helping Hams, “Is My Amateur Radio Dirty?”

Post author By admin
Post date September 16, 2023

Testing radio for spurious emissions and taking your tough ham radio questions live!

Important calculators:
http://www.4sqrp.com/Battery_Capacity/index.php
http://www.freesunpower.com/system_sizing.php

Get ready for HELLFEST! https://hellfest.digital/

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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

Testing Best Ham Radios LIVE!

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Post date September 15, 2023

Using my trusty TinySA Ultra let test both handheld and HF ham radios to see which one meet FCC standards and which ones have the the most sensitive receivers!

I will be using the gear below:
TinySA Ultra: https://amzn.to/3sKyVYB
10 watt 40dB attenuator: https://amzn.to/3sPEmpo
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Variable RF Sampler: CleanRF.com

Important calculators:
http://www.4sqrp.com/Battery_Capacity/index.php
http://www.freesunpower.com/system_sizing.php

Get ready for HELLFEST! https://hellfest.digital/

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.

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube

Ham Nation: Open Headphone Standard, ARRL Education & Technology, and update from Bob Heil!

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Post date September 13, 2023

Tonight Bob Heil wants to show off a new organ? Steve Goodgame K5ATA is updating us on the latest with the ARRL Education Program. Mark Smith introduces us to the Open Headphone Standard and how it can help your ham radio! Gordo has new Short Shots and Don brings us the Amateur Radio Newsline.

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

Links from the show!
Long Island CW Club is on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@longislandcwclub

Home

www.arrl.org/ti That leads to the Teachers Institute info page
www.arrl.org/social Tells people how to follow us for info on grant programs, scholarships, etc.
www.arrl.org/donate Put up if people ask how to support youth in amateur radio through ARRL
https://nca.org.gh/2023/03/28/nca-staff-participate-in-amateur-radio-training/
Young ham of the year award! https://www.arnewsline.org/2023-yhoty-form
Tamitha Skov: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Need QSL cards? Consider printing with Amanda! http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/

Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.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