Ham Radio 2.0

Following the Wayanad Landslide in India, Ham Radio operators assisted in rescue efforts when all other forms of communication failed. Let's take a look at this story. The video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all your creative ideas to life at https://www.pcbway.com Links in video: 1st Article: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/wayanad-landslide-and-role-of-radio-communication-1.9782364...

Why don't you have your Ham Radio license? I polled my audience on my YouTube Community Tab with this question and got some great answers. What is your answer to this question? 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--2042782/support .

Bring your questions and answers for an interactive livestream tonight between me and the audience. Let's talk about Ham Radio! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

By now everyone has heard about the Pager and Walkie Talkie explosion in the Middle East. Although some of the radios might say "Icom" on them, they may not be genuine. Let's take a look... Links in the video: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-planted-explosives-hezbollahs-taiwan-made-pagers-say-sources-2024-09-18/ https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1836412256092881005 https://x.com/M...

This is my list of the top 14 HT Handheld Ham Radios for 2024. Links below. The video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save a 20% discount on all of their courses with code jason20 - https://hamradioprep.com Amazon list - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/18QPLBEB6QNUV?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_list_d Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--204...

Tonight we build the 9:1 Random Wire antenna from @CoffeeandHamRadios called the ARES. Come by the channel and join us during the livestream! Link to this kit - https://coffeeandhamradios.com/collections/all Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Ultraman Arc is a new series out of Japan that rebroadcasts their episodes on YouTube. I found an article about an upcoming episode that will feature ICOM Ham Radios and an Amateur Radio Hamshack. Let's take a look! This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all courses with the code of JASON20 - get started today by downloading their free app!    @ultraman_english_official  is th...

The Tokyo Ham Fair of 2024 saw new Ham Radio announcements from Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. Each offering has a unique audience that should be attracted to the new products. So what are my thoughts on these new radios from "the big 3"? Let's take a look... This video is sponsored by Expert Amplifiers - MTC Radio is Expert Amplifiers new home for North America. Shop their great selection today! https:...

WRL - World Radio League - has a new app for logging your Ham Radio contacts at POTA, SOTA and other outings. This video was recorded in May of 2024 and the app itself has updated many times since then. I have used it myself on my last few POTA activations and I am working on a deep-dive video that will be released soon. More info: https://hamradioprep.com/world-radio-league-mobile-app/ Become a s...

Join us tonight as we attempt to upgrade my Allstar Cloud server. ASL 3.0 is a brand new version of Allstar that was recently released and they have instructions for installing into a Cloud, so we will walk through that process tonight. Join my Allstar server at node 43136 afterwards for a short QSO Party (if we are successful) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/h...

Vatrer 100AH Group 24 Battery tested with West Mountain Radio CBA-V Website - https://www.vatrerpower.com/products/vatrer-12v-100ah-upgraded-low-temp-cutoff-lifepo4-battery-bluetooth-version?sca_ref=6504393.AaT4XddHGq Amazon - https://amzn.to/47jmJyb COUPON: HAMRAD5OFF Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I caught up with the nice folks from Armoloq at the Huntsville Hamfest in 2024. Take a look at this quick interview. This video is NOT sponsored. Website - https://armoloq.mybigcommerce.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I was sent the Little Pro HP Antenna from Tarheel Designs, so I took it out on a POTA Activation. WOW! This is a great performing antenna! So far I have made over 500 contacts with it. Let's take a look at the awesome performance of this antenna. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% with the code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables  Find the Little Pro HP and all other m...

Join us on Sunday Night of Labor Day weekend and celebrate that you (probably) have a holiday tomorrow! Come join the Ham Radio Happy Hour and hang out with some of your favorite Ham Radio YouTubers... also I will be there! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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I recently setup a new HF rig in my Ford F-250 and along with it, the Tarheel HP-200 Screwdriver Antenna that I have had in my possession for a while. Let's take a look at the antenna and my mobile HF Radio setup. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off of all coax items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Tarheel Designs - https://www.tarheeldesigns.com DigiR...

I picked up the DigiRig DR-891 sound interface, which is specifically made for the Yaesu FT-891 radio. The FT-891 doesn't have its own built-in sound card, so this interface is a great step towards making the FT-891 plug-n-play. Let's take a look at how to set this up and how simple it is to make FT8 contacts from POTA with this DigiRig. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off...

I caught up with Joe at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024 - the ComJot CJ-1 Project is coming along nicely and is now available for purchase. Soon there will be 2 versions of this device - one that is fully integrated with Google, and one that has Google completely removed. Both will run Android 14 and both will have Dual Band, Part-90 2-way radios built in. This is going to be a fun project! Save 10...

On Friday, August 16 of this year, we met as a group at the Monte Sano State Park in Alabama before the Huntsville Hamfest. This is our 3rd year to do this type of meetup - myself and other YouTubers all gather and invite our audiences for a fun-filled day of POTA at the State Park. @AA0Z volunteered to cook lunch for everyone again this year, and asked for donations to cover food costs. All donat...

Updates to the Gigaparts Super Store in Huntsville, AL have been huge since it opened 5 months ago. Today I walk through the store again, seeing how many changes have happened since March of 2024 - it is now August 2024, so let's see how the store is doing! Save with my Gigaparts Links and Coupons: My Page - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Save 5% with code KC5HWB Coax Page - https://hr2.li/cables Save 1...

Icom had a sample of the new ID-52A Plus DSTAR Radio at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024. Let's take a look... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

On Sunday night, after the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024, a small group of us went to a local brewpub for dinner and drinks. This is the livestream from that outing, where I ask people, "what was your favorite thing about this Hamfest?" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Live from the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Unboxing the newest QRP Radio from Xiegu, the X6200. This video is sponsored by LDG Electronics - Save 10% off of all products during the 2024 Huntsville Hamfest. Link to radio - https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_350&products_id=76025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Today Jason explorers the differences between the new Explorer POTA20 mast from Gigaparts and the Carbon-6 Mast from SOTAbeams. Save 10% off of all LDG Electronics gear at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend! Explorer POTA20 Mast - https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota20-portable-handheld-20-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-mast.html Use code K8MRD at checkout Carbon-6 Mast - https://www.sotabeams.co....