Ham Radio 2.0

This is the motorized version of the Tarheel Little HP Pro antenna. I reviewed the maual version last year and loved it. This new version is even better, so let's take a look! This video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to antenna - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

This was a great article with some keen insight. Do you enjoy Ham Radio Nets? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments... This video is sponsored by Ham. Live - Take your Ham Radio NET to the next level with this FREE logging platform - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1iqjdho/3_reasons_why_nets_are_dying/ Become a supporter of this podca...

A replay of my Livestream in March of 2025 where I gave away a new Icom IC-705 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I caught up with Carlson Roof Top Towers at Hamcation 2025. These towers mount to the roof of your home and are quite sturdy. Made in the USA! Let's take a look... Website - https://www.rooftowers.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Winlink is an email service that will send an email over your radio to Gateways around the world, which pass them on to the internet. Today we are looking at WoAD, an Androind app that works with Winlink. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/ Save 10% off of the BTECH UV-Pro with code hr2-uvpro...

Tonight I welcome Gaston, KT7RUN, from the YouTube Channel @TheTechPrepper onto the livestream to talk about ofrf-grid communications Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Retevis has released a brand new HT Radio that is called the HA1UV. Below are some discount details This video is sponsored by Ham. Live - find their FREE logger here - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

RigExpert sent me this SDR Receiver to make a video with. Today I use it to listen to some Airplane traffic with the uSDR software. Find RigExpert Products on this page and save 5% off with code KC5HWB - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

As a follow-up to my first video, I made this new episode that addresses some of the issues with DMR IDs. Most of this video centers around a comment from 1 person on Reddit, who had a few good things to say. Today's video is sponsored by Lytmi Earbuds. Find their new CozyFit G1 over-the-ears unit here - Official Website Link: https://bit.ly/4hAeHp6 (10% discount with the code: HamRadio2) Amazon E...

Who cares about spurious emissions? Should we pay attention to that in the Ham Radio, GMRS and CB Radio communities? Or is it just something we YouTubers like to make videos about? Here are my thoughts... Today's video is sponsored by Ham. Live - Upgrade your Net check-ins at this website - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Find my interview with the creator here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f...

I got to catch up with Eric from Elecraft at Hamcation 2025. There are some exciting updates to the K4 and K4HD Radios, including some new remote software features for multiple platforms (Windows and MacOS) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D- Conn., and Representatives August Pfluger, R-Tex., and Joe Courtney, D-Conn. announced their joint re-introduction of legislation in the Senate and House to restore the right to Amateur Radio operators to install the antennas necessary to serve their communities. This has been tried before and hasn't gone anywhere, so let's see where...

What is the best handheld Ham Radio for field use, or off-grid, in 2025? I go through my top 6 HT radios that I used in the field from Nov 2024 to Feb 2025 during hunting season in Texas, and I explain why I chose each one of them. This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Affiliate Links for radios in this vid...

Tonight I welcome KM9G @temporarilyoffline onto the stream to help me setup a Winlink Gateway server that I want to run here at my home.  BTECH UV-Pro Radio - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/ $10 Coupon - hr2-uvpro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

CommsDepot is a new website for Hams, and other people, to sell them our products online. Similar to Etsy. Find out more here: https://commsdepot.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I got word yesterday that the Administrative Offices of RigExpert were hit by a ballistic missle. The offices appear to be destroyed but all staff is reported as safe. I have reached out to RigExpert for more information but, understandably, they haven't replied yet. I will be following this story as it unfolds. X post - https://x.com/rigexpert/status/1889651196534681660 My interview from 2 years...

I had a chance to stop by the Yaesu table at Hamcation 2025 and speak to John Kruk about the new Yaesu FTM-510Rasp radio that is being released very soon. This is an upgrade to the FTM-500 radio that incorporates the new Super-DX Technology and ASP (Audio Digital Signal Processor). Read more here - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-510drasp-c4fm-55-50w-144-430mhz-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.htm...

ICOM's new HF Radio was revealed at Hamcation 2025 - we got our First Look at this fantastic new HF Radio... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

During Hamcation 2025, we got to see the first look (in the USA) at the Kenwood TM-D750A Triband Mobile Radio with APRS and a full KISS TNC. I am really looking forward to this radio, it will replace one of the radios in my truck...but which one? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/157694770683512 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042...

Replay of the livestream from Hamcation 2025 - Friday night from the campsite. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Replay of the livestream from the campsite on Thursday night of Hamcation 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I have Armoloq frames on several of my radios but up until now, no frame was available for the Yaesu FTDX-10. Well, Armoloq is premiering this frame at the Orlando Hamcation of 2025 and they sent me one to review beforehand. Let's check this out.... Website - https://armoloq.com/yaesu Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I'll be giving away some HF radios for the first part of 2025. For January, it is a brand new Yaesu FT-891.  Sign up for the February Giveaway here - http://hamradio2.com/february25  Ham Radio 2.0 Coffee here - https://hamradiooverland.coffee/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

The new Gigaparts Explorer Backpack is an upgrade from the previous version for a number of reasons. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to my page where the backpack is sold - https://hr2.li/gigaparts - save 5% off with code KC5HWB Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

The Station Controller is the newest project and product from Sierra Radio Systems, a company you might recognize from their famous Packtenna Antenna. Today I get to talk with George, the owner of the company, about this new Station Controller - designed for remote controlling your radio and peripherals inside of your Hamshack Website link - https://www.packtenna.com/station-controller.html#/ Beco...