Ham Radio 2.0

Trolls and other disruptive traffic can ruin your Ham Radio Repeater experience. So how do we handle those? I found this Reddit article and the comments section has some great ideas, plus I share some of my own ideas. I would like to hear your thoughts in the comments also. Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - bring all of your project ideas to life at their website - https://www.pcbway.com/ Red...

I got this radio as a loaner from Gigaparts, but I like it so much that I am going to keep it. It has some great features and the audio from the ASP technology is amazing. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax, which is used in this video. Get a 10% discount on all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to radio - https://www.gigap...

Tonight we are going to finish this upgrade to ASL 3.0 on my cloud server, even if I have to livestream until midnight! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

The Spectre device from SpecFive is an all-inclusive turnkey solution for Meshtastic. It is a full Android device which allows you to install new apps from the Google Play Store. Meshtastic comes fully setup and ready to go with this device. Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - get Meshtastic cases and other ideas printed in various forms from their website - https://www.pcbway.com/ Specfive Spe...

What does the Ham Radio Community want next from the Big 4 Ham Radio Manufacturers such as Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood and Alinco? What comes next? The comments section of my last Yaesu video revealed some insight about claims I have personally made before, and others have echoed. Let's take a look today.... Today's video is sponsored by SPE Amplifiers - find the last amp you will need at this link - htt...

Tonight we're going to update my Allstar server to the next version. Come join us for the fun! Join my Allstar network by connecting to Node 43136. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Join us tonight for the montly Ham Radio Happy Hour. I will go live and talk about Black Friday deals for 30-minutes or so, then I will bring on the usually cast of characters. Hope you can join me! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

After my last video about the Anytone AT-D168UV HT Radio, a brand new DMR HT from Anytone, I received lots of comments saying that it was, "the same radio as the Alinco". So let's take a look at comparing those 2 models today. Today's video is sponsored by ham.live - upgrade your Ham Radio Nets to the newest and greatest logging software today - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Alinco Radio - http...

I got a battery box from Redodo but I didn't think it had all of the items and ports that it needed, especially since the box itself will easily carry a 100ah battery. So I hacked it! Let's take a look at what I did. During the month of November 2024, Redodo is running a sale for up to 8% off of most of their inventory. Find details here - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Coupon Code HAMR...

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The BTECH UV-Pro is feature-packed and offers some very unique aspects not normally found in a radio of this price range. Let's take a basic look at functions and programming today. In a later video, we are going to do some APRS and TNC work. Today's video is sponsored by Ham. Live - available on ANY platform, Ham. Live is the ultimate experience for logging your Ham Radio Net. Check it out here -...

This is from a Reddit article titled, "One of the Many Reasons People Avoid Amateur Radio" - I don't know if I agree with "many reasons" but the point made in this article is a valid one. We need to stop doing this, and start welcoming more people into the fold. Your thoughts? This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% on all of their courses with code JASON20 - download their FREE app a...

Tonight I welcome several of the developers of the Meshtastic project onto the Livestream. Bring your questions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Special thanks to  @VE6LK  for sending me this info. Yaesu has revealed 3 new radios, 2 are VHF only, 1 is a dual band. Let's take a look at see what they're all about. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% all on coax, connectors and tools with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Vince's Twitter Post - https://x.com/VE6LK/status/1856896082153718224/photo/3 Vince's You...

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I got an IC-9700 for a project that I am working on, so today I wanted to do an unboxing and setup of that radio. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% on all products 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 .

I got this question from a viewer and I thought it was a very good question that I wanted to expand upon, so I made a video. Is Ham Radio threatened by Starlink or T-Mobile's direct-to-cell offering? Let's discuss today... Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project ideas to life at https://www.pcbway.com  @jcristina  video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aY7qtwzntU&ab_...

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Today I put a Group 24 100AH LiFePO4 to the test on how much capacity and current it can handle. Link to battery - https://www.redodopower.com/products/12v-100ah-group-24-battery-with-bluetooth?ref=fXMdlD0D 6% Discount Code: HAMRADIO Link to Renogy Inverter - https://renogy.sjv.io/6yWOq3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

There is a brand new Net Logging software that is all online and browser-based called Ham. Live. Today I get to interview Sean, the creator of this new software, to learn what it is all about. This video is NOT sponsored. Visit this link to register for FREE - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Tomorrow is the official election date for 2024 in the United States. What happens next is anyone's guess, so now might be a good time to make sure your lines of communication are up. Here are some ideas: Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com In this video:  @ahomesteadjourney  video - https://youtu.be/FL1vkOu4VHk?si=sPsIg...

It is raining heavily in North Texas so I decided to cut my trip short and come home early. Now I gotta find a topic to stream about! Join me and other YouTubers as we talk about nothing... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

This is a video from  @K3JRZOnTheAir  who was working POTA on 10M when a Net Control operator just started running a Net over top of him. See what happens next. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables K3JRZ video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upgx4u0JrYI&ab_channel=K3JRZOnTheAir Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

Which device works more often? A Radio - any radio, including Ham Radio, GMRS, CD Radio, FRS, MURS, etc - do they work more often or less often than your Smart Phone? This might surprise you.... Today's video is sponsored by the ARRL - use code JAS1 to get a free boonie hat with purchase or renewal of membership - https://www.arrl.org/membership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Anytone's newest DMR HT doesn't disappoint for those of us in the DMR Amateur Radio world. This new radio offers lots of new features at a lower price point than its predecessor. Let's take a look.. This video is sponsored by Redodo Batteries. Get a 6% Discount with code HAMRADIO at this link - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Anytone AT-D168UV - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collectio...