Ham Radio 2.0

Dive into our YouTube video comparing the Yaesu FTX-1 Field and FTX-1 Optima radios, unveiled at Dayton Hamvention 2025! Explore the compact FTX-1 Field, a 6W QRP SDR transceiver perfect for portable SOTA/POTA with a 6400mAh battery, versus the FTX-1 Optima, a 100W powerhouse with a built-in tuner for base station and field use. Discover their SDR technology, dual-band C4FM, and 4.3" touchscreen f...

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

Experience the groundbreaking FlexRadio Aurora Series in this YouTube video from Dayton Hamvention 2025! Unveiling the world’s first fully integrated 500W HF/6m SDR transceiver, the Aurora delivers 500W on HF and 200W on 6m with up to 90% efficiency using Polar Modulation. Discover its compact 18-pound design, built-in tuner, and SmartSDR integration for seamless DXing, contesting, and portable op...

Check out the new Buddipole PowerPro MPPT Solar Charge Controller in this YouTube video! Designed for ham radio and off-grid enthusiasts, this innovative DC power management system features a 150W MPPT solar charger, automatic DC/battery switching, and a vibrant LCD display for real-time monitoring. Perfect for portable solar setups, it supports Lead Acid and Lithium-ion batteries with user-friend...

Discover the latest portable antennas from Alpha Antenna in this exciting YouTube video! Explore innovative designs like the SS34+ Vertical VHF HF Antenna with a 34.5-foot telescopic whip, perfect for ham radio enthusiasts, emergency communications, and portable operations. Learn about their compact, lightweight, and tuner-free features, ideal for POTA, SOTA, and DX adventures. Boost your signal a...

Discover the Yaesu FTX-1 Optima, unveiled at Dayton Hamvention 2025! This cutting-edge 100W HF/6M/2M/70CM all-mode transceiver blends portable QRP flexibility with powerful base station performance. Explore its modular design, 4.3" touchscreen, dual-band C4FM, and advanced SDR technology in our in-depth YouTube video. Perfect for ham radio enthusiasts seeking innovation! Link to radio - https://hr...

We catch up with Kenwood at Dayton Hamvention of 2025 to find further details about the radio, and get a first look at a WORKING model! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Livestream from Hamvention 2025 - First look at the Yaesu FTX-1 Field Radio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Live from the campsite at Hamvention 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Check out our detailed YouTube review of the Retevis MB3A Dual-Mode AM/FM CB Radio! Discover its compact design, 40-channel flexibility, and powerful features like automatic noise limiter, VOX hands-free, and instant emergency channels 9/19. Ideal for truckers and outdoor enthusiasts, this long-range CB radio offers clear sound, 12/24V compatibility, and a PA function. Watch now to see why the MB3...

Discover the Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri-Band Mobile Amateur Radio in our in-depth YouTube video! Explore its powerful features, including 2m/1.25m/70cm band coverage, 999 programmable channels, dual-channel display, and NOAA weather mode. Perfect for ham radio enthusiasts, this compact, versatile transceiver delivers up to 20W output, cross-band repeat, and PC programming. Watch now to see why the KG-XS2...

Planning Livestream that took place the weekend before Hamvention 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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On my birthday this year, I traveled to a nearby Park and activated the Park on 12-meter FT8. I love working the 12-meter band when it is open, which is not often. Equipment used in this video: ICOM IC-705 - https://amzn.to/3Zbg5av Tarheel Little Pro HP - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennas M&P Coax - https://hr2.li/cables Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

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 .