Category: Ham Radio Crash Course

Thank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 495! On this packed episode we catch up with Jeri Ellsworth & Amy Herndon creators of Tilt Five, Valorie introduces the DXpedition award winners, Gordo explains Spordic-E propagation and Joe tells all about meters! Don rounds out the show bringing us Amateur Radio Newsline! WOW, will Josh be able to handle all this?!

Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details!

Links for the show:
📻 Contest university: https://www.contestuniversity.com/
📻 Hamvention Forums & QSO Party: https://hamvention.org/forums-2021/
📻 https://hamvention.org/qso-party-2021/
📻 DXEngineering: https://www.DXEngineering.com
https://www.dxconvention.com/pages/prizes.html
📻 K6K Special Event: https://sites.google.com/view/k6khawaii
📻 Josh Live and In Person In Heber Utah with Fieldcraft Survival: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/intro-to-ham-radio-15-may-2021-heber-city-ut/
📻 Youtubers Hamfest: https://youtubershamfest.com/

Amateur Logic TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/gthomas
Amateur Television Network: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYut14yhNVynXsNK-I_ySdA
https://www.netlogger.org/
https://hamvention.org/qso-party-2021/

Home

Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Do you have questions about the state of Ham Nation? Please watch this video, we might have answered them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgL7u-lMjQE

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

#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

This rig is a few years in the making. Running a Yaesu FT-891 and FTM-400 lets me cover VHF/UHF and 6 through 40 meters on the go.

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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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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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
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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

#MNHR #hamradio #amateurradio

George Zafuropoulous from the Ham Radio Workbench joins us on the HRCC to talk about Oscilloscopes

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episode 5 – Analog Oscilloscopes
https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/analog-oscilloscopes

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episode 6 – Digital Oscilloscopes
https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/digital-oscilloscopes

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episode 109 – RF Test Equipment
https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/rf-test-equipment

Cycle 25 event: Scopes for Dopes with Alan W2AEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFUPPhxSCzk

Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Bundle
https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/
Use promo code hamradioworkbench2021 for $130 off

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An Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
KM4ACK Antenna: https://km4ack.square.site/product/49-1-efhw-antenna-kit/29
HRO: https://www.hamradio.com/

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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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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
Tiktok…………………..►https://www.tiktok.com/@hamradiocrashcourse?lang=en
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

#hamradio #amateurradio #ythf21

ICOM Ray Novak join the HRCC and friends for the Youtube Hamfest 2021.

Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=3HW9DFLYRXB7Q&ref=idea_share_inf
An Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
KM4ACK Antenna: https://km4ack.square.site/product/49-1-efhw-antenna-kit/29
HRO: https://www.hamradio.com/

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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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
Tiktok…………………..►https://www.tiktok.com/@hamradiocrashcourse?lang=en
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

#ythf21 #HamRadio #AmateurRadio

Chameleon Antennas and Ham Radio Outlet join the HRCC on the YouTube Ham Fest 2021 #YTHF21 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1KAjn5rGhizds-d3WxPEoXk5ExeMQIqw

Ham Radio Outlet: https://www.hamradio.com/

Chameleon Antennas (Discounts!):
https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-rxl/v/CHA-RXL-RPN
CODE = CHA-RXL-TWO-SECTIONS-15
https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-booster-kit
CODE = CHA-BOOSTER-15
https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-power-compensator
CODE = CHA-POWER-COMPENSATOR-15

Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=3HW9DFLYRXB7Q&ref=idea_share_inf
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KM4ACK Antenna: https://km4ack.square.site/product/49-1-efhw-antenna-kit/29
HRO: https://www.hamradio.com/

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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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
Tiktok…………………..►https://www.tiktok.com/@hamradiocrashcourse?lang=en
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

#YTHF21 #hamradio #AmateurRadio

How to set your amateur radio for peak audio output on your ham radio using a Software Defined Radio (SDR).

Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=3HW9DFLYRXB7Q&ref=idea_share_inf
An Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
KM4ACK Antenna: https://km4ack.square.site/product/49-1-efhw-antenna-kit/29
HRO: https://www.hamradio.com/

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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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YouTube………………► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Twitch………………….► https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast……………….► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord………………..► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Tiktok…………………..►https://www.tiktok.com/@hamradiocrashcourse?lang=en
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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

There are some confusing trends in Baofeng Ham Radios that I think I need to speak about. These talking points come directly from the MANY questions I get online. I hope this helps everyone considering buying a baofeng.

The Baofeng GT-5R (The Clean Baofeng) at Radioddity: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi
Signal Stuff Signal Stick antennas https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
(This is an affiliate link)

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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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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

I picked up a TYT TH-UV88 after multiple recomendations from viewers. Lets see how it stacks up agains the Baofeng UV-5R which is priced the same. In this review I’ll cover the features of the radio and what it lacks in comparison to the UV-5R. We’ll do an audio test and check for spurious emissions.

If you are interested in the TYT TH-UV88 click here:
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)
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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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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

0:00 Iintro – Radio Looks Good!
0:55 Similar Features As A Baofeng
1:27 Major Differences To The Baofeng
6:22 Testing Spurious Emissions
9:00 Audio Test & Scrambler
9:27 My Final Thoughts – Should You Buy It?

I polled the HRCC Facebook group for their most often left behind ham radio gear. Post in the comments what you have left behind and have you figured out ways to mitigate leaving them at home?

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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/

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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

I’m on travel visiting FIeldCraft Survival for videos, podcast and a live seminar. Lets talk about traveling with ham radio and what you should remember. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcj3FycZBXIPNj7QIBKTIDw

Live Seminar Heber City, UT: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/intro-to-ham-radio-15-may-2021-heber-city-ut/

Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=3HW9DFLYRXB7Q&ref=idea_share_inf
An Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
KM4ACK Antenna: https://km4ack.square.site/product/49-1-efhw-antenna-kit/29
HRO: https://www.hamradio.com/

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.

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

Connect with Ham Radio Crash Course
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
Tiktok…………………..►https://www.tiktok.com/@hamradiocrashcourse?lang=en
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