Ham Radio 2.0

Today we setup the Ranger 80 antenna from REZ Antenna for a POTA Activation of K-3035, near Fredericksburg, Texas. SPONSOR: Save 10% on M&P Coax with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HR2cables Link - https://www.rezantenna.com/product-page/ranger-80 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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Join me tonight as I welcome Steve from @temporarilyoffline for this month's AMA Livestream. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

This is a strange story I found about a possible Russian terrorist attack, although it is pretty mild as those often go. I thought the story was interesting because it deals with a public train system in Poland being hacked by a $30 radio - I wonder what radio they are talking about....? Link to story - https://www.wired.com/story/poland-train-radio-attack-security-roundup/ Become a supporter of t...

Join the livestream today to talk about Amazon's BIG DEALS Day for Prime Members (similar to Prime Day) - we will look for Ham Radio and Outdoor camping/overlanding gear today on the livestream. List of Items - https://amzn.to/46mHcky Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

This is a story about a user of CB Radio, trying to raise someone when his power went out during a storm. I am curious on your thoughts in this situation, so leave your comments below. SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all courses with code jason20 at https://hamradioprep.com Links to article - https://natcommag.substack.com/p/cb-radio-is-it-still-viable-in-emergencies Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

I like to interact with my audience and livestreams are a perfect venue for this - bring your questions to this livestream, but also plan to tell me what sort of subjects you would like in an upcoming livestream. Gigaparts Solar Panel Sale - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HR2SP Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Belton HamExpo happens twice per year and is one of the greatest tailgate and swapfests in the State. Today we go live through the outdoor and indoor areas. Website - https://tarc.org/hamexpo-schedule/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

During our trip to the Northeast, Kyle and I toured the ARRLHQ and got to operate some of the radios in the superstation. Take a look! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

This is a new story I found about a GMRS Operator causing harmful interference on a GMRS repeater, and what the FCC is doing (or not doing) about it. 👉👉SPONSOR - Save 5% on all M&P Coax with coupon code KC5HWB at this link - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Links to articles: 👉 https://natcommag.substack.com/p/gmrs-fcc-continues-summer-crackdown 👉 https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-396533...

Tonight I welcome Mike Walker from FlexRadio onto the show to talk about the latest updates to the SmartLink system, which is their solution for remotely connecting to your radio from other locations. Stop by the livestream with your questions! You can save $50 on most FlexRadio orders with the coupon code HAMRADIO50 - See all of their items here - https://www.flexradio.com/?aff=2 Become a support...

The FCC seems to be cracking down, but are they? This guy has been fined 3 times, so does it matter? Watch the store and let me know your thoughts in the comments.... SPONSOR: Save 20% on all Ham Radio courses with code jason20 at https://hamradioprep.com Article links: https://rockfordscanner.com/2023/06/01/fcc-has-been-in-town-and-charges-a-rockford-man-for-jamming-the-airwaves/ https://docs.fcc...

Alpha Antennas has the Hextenna, which covers all of the HF bands, plus VHF and UHF. It is capable of the full legal limit of power and it worked great for this POTA Activation! Link to Antenna - http://hr2.li/x5xhl SPONSOR - Save 5% on M&P Coax at these links https://hr2.li/gigaparts https://messi.it/en/home.htm Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-...

We gave away the Yaesu FT5D! Special thanks to R&L Electronics for sponsoring this series Website - http://hr2.li/5fsa3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I joined the RV Radio Network a couple of years ago but I haven't ever attended any of their events - until now. This week starts their Fall Rally, which takes place in Fredericksburg, TX. The location changes each year, and they do a rally twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. I am looking forward to this event. Tonight we will talk about plans for this week, and some POTA activa...

Today we activated 3 more parks on this POTA Rove. Thanks for following along. FT5D Giveaway sponsored by R&L Electronics - see daily deals here: http://hr2.li/5fsa3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

We're in the New England area for a 9-State POTA Rove and I'm beaconing APRS as KC5HWB-5 from a Yaesu FT5D that I'll be giving away to whoever finds us first. I hope to work everyone on the air! FT5D Giveaway sponsored by R&L Electronics - see daily deals here: http://hr2.li/5fsa3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

We're getting ready to fly to CT for a POTA Rove - in this video I will pack a bag that I am taking on the airplane flight. Come find out what I am taking! 5% off of PowerFilm Products - https://hr2.li/powerfilm 5% off of M&P Coax - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Grilliput Portable Grill - https://amzn.to/3PIXVbS QuirkyQRP Mat - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1437009639/ham-shack-reference-mat?ref=sho...

Join Kyle, @AA0Z and I tonight on the livestream as we plan for our POTA Rove in New England this week. We plan to hit 9 States in 4 days to activate Parks in each one. I will also be giving away a new Yaesu FT5D to anyone who find us on APRS, so you will want to watch for KC5HWB-5 on the APRS.fi website. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/s...

This was a fun experiment and successful activation. Take a look at the video and let me know what you think - have you ever attempted something like this? SPONSOR: Save 5% on M&P Coax at this link - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Equipment used in this video: Yaesu FTDX-10 - http://hr2.li/dsjn5 Elecraft KPA-500 - http://hr2.li/bs3qo M&P Coax (save 5% with code KC5HWB) - https://hr2.li/gigaparts...

Once a month we run an AMA Livestream where you can stop by and ask any questions about Ham Radio - even other things that we might know about, but don't take credit for. This month I welcome Hayden from Down Under, VK7HH. Make plans to stop by and join on this week! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Retevis has a new GMRS Radio for the mobile GMRS user, the RA-87. Today we take a look at the menu system and power outputs of this radio. Link - https://bit.ly/3Dxef8M Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

WRTC is the World Radiosport Team Championship and the 2022 event, which actually took place in 2023, was won by the Ukrainian Team. Today I get to sit down with them and discuss their overall experience, what radios and antennas they used, and other Ham Radio topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

The Chelegance MC-750 is a multi-band vertical HF Antenna for Ham Radio, that works very well for portable operations, including POTA - Parks on the Air. The Antenna is tuneable from 6-40M and doesn't require an external tuner. Take a look at this POTA activation from Galveston Island State Park, K-3013 Link to antenna - https://chelegance.com/product/jncradio-mc-750-100-watts-portable-hf-gp-anten...

Join us on Sunday night at 7pm CDT (00:00 UTC Monday) for a Labor Day Edition of the Ham Radio Happy Hour. We will invite several folks onto the show and talk about anything inside and outside of Ham Radio. BetterSafeRadio Labor Day Sale - https://bettersaferadio.com/?pro=10658 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .