Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

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Explaining Solar Cycle 25 & HamCation Special Edition – Ham Nation

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Post date January 20, 2021

Join Amanda, Valerie, Joe, and Josh for Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course channel!

Tonight we talk with Michael Cauly about HamCation Special Edition and we find out what to expect with solar cycle 25 with Carl K9LA!

ICOM Swag Giveaway: http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
More information on the ICOM IC-705: https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/default.aspx

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Current Shack Config:
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOq
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
MFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP1

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@0:00 Intro
@0:55 Host Intro
@3:30 Gordo – Short Shots, Mobile Antennas and Ham Sticks
@14:58 ICOM Update
@17:15 Randy K7AGE – New ham shack configuration!
@29:41 ICOM SWAG and Radio Giveaway
@30:48 Don AE5DW Ham Radio Newsline
@35:47 Tamitha Skov Space weather update!
@39:18 Amanda K1DDN Chat room Q&A and "Where is Bob?"
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101

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Wacaco Pipamoka Coffee Maker, A Hams Best Friend?

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Post date January 18, 2021

The Wacaco Pipamoka is a highly portable and highly effective coffee maker that is perfect to take out into the field. I’ve been using it for a few months and it is great!

Interested in a Pipamoka? Check the link. https://www.wacaco.com?aff=127

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Links to products in the video: 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

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

#wacaco #pipamoka

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“I Need a Ham Radio For Emergencies NOW!”

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Post date January 14, 2021

I’ve been told there has been a MASSIVE surge in ham radio sales. In some cases bypassing radios sold during Black Friday? What is the deal? Lets talk about that my recommeded radios if you need them NOW!

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

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My Wife Bought More Radio Gear On Wish and Ali Express

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Post date January 14, 2021

My wife surprised me at the end of 2020 with a new random box of goodies from Wish and AliExpress. Today we unbox some of these ODD radios and radio accesories.

Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com

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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

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Ham Radio Crash Course Afterchat!

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Post date January 10, 2021

Lets hang out and talk ham radio.

Check out the ARRL Handbook. It is alwasys a great help to me when researching topics. https://amzn.to/35n7c1x
Items I have reviewed and recommend can be found at:
www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As and Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
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Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
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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

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Explaining Ham Radio Antenna Baluns, UNUNs and Toroids

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Post date January 8, 2021

Patrons Pick! Lets explain what BALUNs and UNUNs do? And how do toroids factor into it all?

Items I have reviewed and recommend can be found at:
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As and Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
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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

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The Clock Has Started, Get Your Ham License Or Upgrade NOW!

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Post date January 6, 2021

The FCC has proposed a new few schedule for all their licenses including amateur radio. At a yet to be determined date all new licenses, upgrades and renewals will cost $35.00.

I want you to join the ranks for radio amateurs. Its a great hobby that can provide lifelong enjoyment. If you have been putting it off, the time is now to act.

The Gordon West study material: https://amzn.to/3bap6bB
FREE testing materials and practice tests: www.hamstudy.org
FREE online testing throught volunteer examiners: www.hamstudy.org/sessions
My FREE videos on geting your Technician and General license:

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Links to products in the video: 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

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

#HRCC #HamRadio

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Updating Your Shack & How To Run Ham Sticks – Ham Nation

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Post date January 5, 2021

Join Gordon, Don, Amanda, Randy and Josh on the first Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course channel!

Tonight Gordon shares his knowledge on the ubiquitous ham stick. We catch up with Ham Radio Newsline, Randy shares his recent shack changes and Amanda round out the show taking your questions from the chat.

Items Josh has reviewed and recommend can be found at:
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Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
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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

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Put a BALUN On A Curtain Rod, Make An Amateur Radio Antenna

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Post date January 4, 2021

How many things in your home are antennas and they just don’t know it yet? Quite a bit actually! Today we play with a new one! Curtain rod dipole!

More “Will it antenna?” https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL01YuCls6edaEcJdaiSTtEXtGT806dAy2

Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com

Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
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Links to products in the video: 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

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

#mnhr #willitantenna

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More About Ham Radio Satellites With Sean Kutzko KX9X!

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Post date January 3, 2021

Sean Kutzko KX9X is BACK! Lets talk more about operating the ham radio satellites and dive deeper on some of the advanced details.

This is a second interview with Sean. The first episode can be found here and should be watched to make sure you’re following the narative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0NLo1LSIKU

Follow Sean on his adventures here: https://twitter.com/SeanKutzko

Links from Sean:
AMSAT Linear Satellite Summary Chart

Linear Satellite Frequency Summary

AMSAT FM Summary Chart

FM Satellite Frequency Summary

AMSAT Satellite Status Page (crowdsourced info on if a satellite is active)
https://www.amsat.org/status/

KE0PBR "Cheat Sheet" (shows correlation between uplink/downlink freqs during a pass)

My Frequency Cheat Sheet

SatMatch.com (Shows common footprints between two six-digit grid squares)
https://www.satmatch.com/

SatMatch Grid Square Map (Overlay of grid lines on MapBox)
https://www.satmatch.com/maiden

Maidenhead iOS app (Tells you your grid square and lat/long while roving w/phone’s GPS)

@GridMasterHeat on Twitter – tracks relative rarity of 488 US grids on satellite)

@The_Grid_Life – Tracks and posts grid activations. Will alet you of grids you need if you provide a list of needed grids to them.

Items I have reviewed and recommend can be found at:
www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As and Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Donate: https://hoshnasi.live

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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