Ham Radio 2.0

Seeed Studios Sensecap T1000-E is a great pocket-carry Meshtastic device that I have been using for a few months. Let's take a look at this today. Link - https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-LoRaWAN-p-6408.html?sensecap_affiliate=q7PhJN2&referring_service=link Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Replay of the April Giveaway Livestream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Newly released updates for the Yaesu FTX-1 Radio show it comes in 2 versions, a QRP Field radio and a 100w radio. My guess is that we will see this by Hamvention 2025. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 here - https://hamradioprep.com/ Link - https://hr2.li/8a5vh Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

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Lab599 has shared pictures of a new HF/VHF/UHF radio, but is is vaporware? The TX-500MP still hasn't been released, so I am curious about this new model. 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/ Links - PileupDX - https://pileupdx.com/product-category/brands/lab599/ Lab599 - https://lab599.com/pro...

Do only Ham Radio Operators care about FCC Regulations? Do other groups care about regulations of their spectrum of radio? Let's take a look today at a discussion about using Ham Radio without a license. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Heavy Metal Horizons Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Who is your favorite Ham Radio YouTube Creator? I found this article and I thought it had some very good insight, and I would like to know what I can do better to grow my own channel and become more relevant in the Ham Radio YouTube space. Comment below! Today's Video is sponsored by M&P Coax - Save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Reddit A...

Tonight we are setting up the LiNK500 device on the Lab599 TX-500 QRP Radio. This device interfaces with the radio, PA-500 Amplifier, and BATT500 external battery. Check out more at the QRP Store station: https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4j/ PA500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/pa500-4j/ LINK500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link500-4j/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging. You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Until May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code HAMRADIO8 https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D...

Why was the Yaesu FT-857D discontinued? This was a good discussion that I found on reddit. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jv6w8q/why_was_the_yaesu_ft857d_discontinued/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

The M1KE from SharkRF now has the ability to connect to Allstar. No longer just a digital voice device. Link to this device - https://www.sharkrf.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Ham Radio Happy Hour for April 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I made a video with John Kruk from Yaesu about the latest info we have on the FTX-1F new QRP Radio, and that video got lots of really good comments, so I wanted to respond to some of them. This video is sponsored by Ham. Live - bring your Net to the next level with this free, web-based tool - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Link to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jhl5u9/...

The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging. You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Until May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code HAMRADIO8 https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D...

Tonight we are going to build a kit from WB2CBA and W5BAA Find info about the kit here - https://github.com/WB2CBA/DX-FT8-FT8-MULTIBAND-TABLET-TRANSCEIVER 2nd board - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/STM32F746GDISCO/5267791 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I got to tour through R&L Electronics when I was in Ohio earlier this year. Let's take a look at their retail store. Remember to check their daily sales at this link - https://www2.randl.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I found this new antenna bag on Amazon, and it is a new concept for antennas, but not for tools. Why has no one thought of this? Hammotop Bag - https://amzn.to/3YgxoX5 Gabil Bag - https://amzn.to/3GaAk1h Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

The March Giveaway is happening tonight - we are giving away an ICOM IC-7300 radio. I will have a few smaller giveaways during the stream also. I am very excited to welcome Brandon, N4BKC, from @Battlbox onto this stream. I've been wanting to catch up with Brandon for a while and he happened to be available tonight, so we're going to make this an exciting Livestream! April Giveaway sign-up list at...

The Epoch Power 460AH Battery provides a complete power solution for my mobile Ham Radio Comms. Let's take a look... Epoch Batteries - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

After one of my recent videos regarding Ham Radio Nets on the HF bands, I had a comment that was not in favor of POTA operators, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you about this subject. Which is better for YOU? POTA or checking into HF Nets? Are you a Net Control Operator for a Net? What are your thoughts? Comment below... Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project idea...

This will be my 4th year at the Moore Expo in Springfield, MO. This is an Overlanding event and we have had a growing Ham Radio presence at this event each year. This year I get to interview Chris Holloway, the founder of the event, and talk about plans for 2025. Stop by and join us! If you have the chance to attend the Moore Expo, I recommend it! April 25-26 in Springfield, MO - https://mooreexpo...

What does Yaesu have planned for the next FT-857 or FT-991a? Are they planning on adding 220MHz to a radio any time soon? Today I talk with John Kruk from Yaesu and get answers to some of these questions. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--204...

I was sent this brand new antenna as a prototype and asked to test it before Dayton Hamvention of 2025. WOW... great performing antenna! I really like this design and compact shape. Let's take a look at how it performs on POTA at US-3013 Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - get your FIRST or upgraded Ham Radio license and save 20% with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com...

Today I am activating Galveston Island State Park, US-3013, while using the World Radio League logger on Android. This app is also available on iOS. World Radio League makes some fantastic logging software that is full-featured. I have been using it for several months now, and I am very happy with it. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save a 20% discount on all of...

There are lots of stories going around about this FCC Deregulation document. Here are my thoughts on this subject - I will be following this story to see where it goes. Today's video is sponsored by SPE Expert Amplifiers - find some of the best Italian made HF Amps sold right here in the USA, with service in the USA https://www.mtcradio.com/spe-expert FCC Document - https://docs.fcc.gov/public/att...