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SDR-Control: Big Win for MacOS and iOS Ham Radio

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Post date April 25, 2022

SDR Control is a new application for MacOS & iOS devices which controls the ICOM IC-705, IC-9700 & IC-7610. Quite simply this is the best ham radio software on Mac and if you own any of the aforementioned radios, you should check the apps out today.

SDR-Control can be found here: https://roskosch.de/sdr-control/

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

You can find some of my radios at GigaParts: The DigiRig can be found here: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

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00:00 – Intro
01:16 – Big Win for Mac Users
01:43 – Caveats & things to know going in
03:01 – Easy Setup
04:06 – Features
04:39 – iPad Demo
07:13 – iPad Control Bar
08:03 – Logging COntacts
08:40 – iPad Tools
09:15 – iPad FT8 App
11:37 – QSO Tracking Map
13:22 – MacOS Walkthrough
14:33 – RS-28 controler
15:31 – DIfferent Tools on MacOS
18:15 – FT8 on MacOS
19:08 – RTTY tool MacOS
19:45 – PSK Reporter Tool MacOS
20:31 – QSO Example
24:59 – RC-28 encoder setup
27:24 – OP-1 MIDI setup
29:03 – Thoughts on the FT8 tool
32:15 – My closing thoughts (Mac Users, BUY THIS)

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VarAC: Vara HF & FM Chat Over Ham Radio

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Post date April 22, 2022

VarAC uses Vara HF or Vara FM for a reliable peer to peer text and file transfer protocol. That’s a fancy of way saying its good at chatting over the radio and sending memes. Tonight we’re going to set it up and send memes live. Hop you join us!

To make this work, you’ll need;
VaraAC – https://www.varac-hamradio.com/
Vara HF – https://rosmodem.wordpress.com/

Links from the show:
James’ Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHamRadios
Help out part of the Hamfam Don: https://www.gofundme.com/f/some-financial-help-for-my-brother?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

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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There Are No Dumb Questions: Ham Radio Handheld Antenna Answers

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Post date April 21, 2022

Kicking off a new series to help those with ham radio questions. If you’ve been wanting to ask me a question that you think deserves a video, send them here: josh@hamtactical.com

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

—- 📡 Videos Mentioned Today 📻 —-
📺 Why BNC adapters are best for HTs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-95vlOMYOU
📺 Which long range HT antenna is best? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op1-E-7OxS0
📺 How does the ABBREE Antennas perform? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmf67xy77Bc

N9TAX roll up slim jim antenna can be found here, cheaper than eBay (not affiliated): https://n9taxlabs.com/shop/ols/products/dual-band-slim-jim-antenna-with-10-or-16-foot-cable

You can find some of my radios at GigaParts: The DigiRig can be found here: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

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

00:00 – Intro
00:22 – I need your help
01:42 – The stock HT antenna
01:54 – What’s in a Rubber Duck antenna?
02:32 – What is an SMA connection?
02:45 – Is my antenna Male or Female?
03:30 – How about BNC connectors?
03:49 – What are antenna adapters?
04:05 – Why I like BNC connectors on handheld ham radios
05:07 – What handheld antenna performs the best?
05:47 – My favorite HT antenna
06:30 – What antenna is the most convenient?
07:06 – Swap your antennas when you need more range!
07:31 – Larger, heavier antennas can damage your ham radio!
08:35 – How do I reach the farthest with my ham radio when I really need to?
09:41 – Can I use a mobile antenna with my handheld ham radio?
10:47 – Can I use a mobile vehicle ham radio antenna at home?
11:33 – Send me your questions!

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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(tr)uSDX: Tiny QRP Radio, Some Issues, Let’s Build It Pt.1

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Post date April 19, 2022

The (Tr)uSDX is a multi-band QRP radio that covers SSB, CW, AM and FM in a package not much bigger than the Mountain Topper Three Band radio.
The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code hamradiocrashcourse will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/hamradiocrashcourse04221

I encountered some issues with the build, some to do with a malfunctioning major component, the other to do with the RoWaves implementation of the DL2MAN design.

DL2MAN has produced an interesting radio design though and I HIGHLY recommend buying through a manufacturer he recommends. https://dl2man.de/where-to-buy-trusdx/tv

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

You can find some of my radios at GigaParts: The DigiRig can be found here: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

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

00:00 – Intro
00:28 – What is a truSDX?
00:56 – Buying via Groupbuy
01:20 – The Issue with the RoWaves kit
03:06 – My DOA Kit
04:22 – RoWaves Manufacturer Issues Discovered
05:14 – Why Buy a truSDX?
06:14 – Assembling the truSDX
07:21 – truSDX perks and features
08:55 – build begins
11:05 – Parts layout
12:48 – Building Logic Board
13:02 – Installing I/O
17:12 – install the mic
18:50 – Install the eled screen
23:51 – Build RF board
24:01 – Install relays
25:33 – Wind and install toroids
26:30 – Toroid hot tips
28:23 – How many turns?
31:49 – Primary & Secondary winding toroid install
32:57 – Make sure you get that enamel off
35:27 – Install the pin header to mate boards
36:10 – Install SMA antenna socket
37:18 – Assembling the case
38:28 – Speaker install
41:13 – My great mistake
41:42 – Part 2 in work & my thoughts on assembly

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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There Are No Dumb Question: Ham Radio Handheld Antenna Answers

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Post date April 19, 2022

Kicking off a new series to help those with ham radio questions. If you’ve been wanting to ask me a question that you think deserves a video, send them here: josh@hamtactical.com

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

N9TAX roll up slim jim antenna can be found here, cheaper than eBay (not affiliated): https://n9taxlabs.com/shop/ols/products/dual-band-slim-jim-antenna-with-10-or-16-foot-cable

You can find some of my radios at GigaParts: The DigiRig can be found here: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

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Quirky Ham Radio’s with Quirky QRP

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Post date April 17, 2022

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/hoshnasi James Hannibal KH2SR joins us to talk about his new projects, his favorite quirky radios and to hold a giveaway! Join the Discord https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT click the #giveaway chat and click the party horns for tonights giveaways!

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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Working on an 80 meter beefing track. This is just a start. What do you think?

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Post date April 15, 2022

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Quirky Ham Radios & Quirky Giveaway with Quirky QRP

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Post date April 15, 2022

James Hannibal KH2SR joins us to talk about his new projects, his favorite quirky radios and to hold a giveaway! Join the Discord https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT click the #giveaway chat and click the party horns for tonights giveaways!

Links from the show:
James’ Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHamRadios

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)
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Current Shack Config (includes affiliate links)
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2PKBpmZ
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-package/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
MFJ-4230DMP: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4230dmp?_pos=1&_sid=6905628a7&_ss=r

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Twitter………………….► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
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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: HamVention Prep – Contest University, Ray’s Adventures and The Memories

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Post date April 12, 2022

Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Tonight Tim Duffy joins us to talk about Contest University this year at HamVention. Ray Novak shares his adventures, Randy is back to talk about his new antenna project, Gordo brings us HamVention short shorts and we round things out with Amateur Radio Newsline.

Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx

Links from the show!
Young Ham Of The Year Nominations open!
https://www.arnewsline.org/2022-yhoty-form
https://www.arnewsline.org/prioryhoty
World Amateur Radio Day April 18th http://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/?fbclid=IwAR2osrTisI7pFtGA3Y0T_cHCGEl_YcYmwk_VQXp7E4MheXSsQElMTz1ucGk

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/

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Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101

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The Legendary Mountain Topper HF Radios

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Post date April 10, 2022

The Mountain Topper Radios (MTR) are the most svelte top down radio sone can have in their kit without down full stripped down home brew. They are effective, efficient and tiny. If you’re interested in Morse Code, you should probably check them out.

N6ARA Keys: https://n6ara.com/product/tinypaddle/
MTR Radios here: https://www.lnrprecision.com/mountain-toppers/

Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)

You can find some of my radios at GigaParts: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH

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

#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio