Ham Radio 2.0

Join me, and others, tonight as we talk about ARRL Field Day 2023. Did you participate? If so, what was your experience? We had a good time and made some contacts - time to talk about good and bad thoughts about this year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Live from Field Day 2023 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

The T400 battery box from Impulse Electronics is a great addition to my collection of battery boxes because it is small and compact, but also carries a 20AH battery from Bioenno. It also includes an MPPT solar charge controller! Let's take a look... SPONSOR: https://www.pcbway.com - create your own ideas! Link - https://www.impulseelectronics.com/dc12-mity-t400-go-box-for-lifepo4-battery-charger-1...

ARRL Field Day is this weekend, are you ready? Usually it is the smaller items, like connectors or adapters, that we forget for these events. Take a look at this link, and join me on the livestream, to make sure you have everything you need for this weekend! https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/3RN705QZQCR11?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links Beco...

A couple of weeks ago, on my Sunday night Livestream, I installed a new RPi 4 into the sBitx V2 but firmware updates were unsuccessful. Today's video is a short demonstration of those updates and what the radio looks like after boot-up. More info about the sBitx - https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/sbitx-v2/ My Livestream about the sBitx - https://www.youtube.com/live/teBbqU6FYyA?feature=share Be...

Join us tonight for another AMA - bring your questions! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Ham Radio Operators in India prepared for Cyclone Biparjoy to come ashore near the Gujarat coast by deploying teams of Operators BEFORE the Cyclone hit! This is a great story, and props to the GSDMA for making this happen! SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all packages with the code jason20 at https://hamradioprep.com Story Links: 🌀 https://www.siasat.com/cyclone-biparjoy-authorities-bank-on-ham-radio-for...

Stop by on June 16 at 8pm CDT (01:00 UTC Saturday) for this month's edition of the Ham Radio Happy Hour! This is a fun time to get together and talk about RADIO, but other things too. I hope to see you there! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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Last year the FCC proposed a fine of $34,000 to a Ham Radio Operator for allegedly trying to interfere with commercial communications being used by firefighters during the Johnson Creek Fire in Idaho. Here are links to the story: Article: https://incompliancemag.com/fcc-fines-amateur-radio-operator-for-interfering-with-fire-suppression-communications ARRL article https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-prop...

On today's lunchtime livestream, I will share some things I found on Amazon that you might still be able to get before Father's Day with Prime shipping. I also have a few other websites to show, so make plans to drop by! My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0 As an Amazon Associate, I can earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Additional Links from the video: Bridgecom Givea...

Pecron sent me a Solar Generator Power Station for a video review. Overall, I like it! I took it out to the field to test it for RFI from the wide-band receiver on the Icom IC-705. The results were somewhat what you'd expect, but better than most! Check out this video and let me know your thoughts... Link to product and DISCOUNT - https://www.pecron.com/products/pecron-e600lfp-1200w-portable-power...

SPONSOR: Save 5% off of all M&P Coax with code KC5HWB at this link - https://hr2.li/gigaparts First look at the FX-4CR 20w QRP from BG2FX.com - this is a neat little radio with a built-in soundcard, which makes it easy to connect to a computer and run FT8. Also with Bluetooth! Let's take a tour with the radio today, and expect to see some POTA videos with it soon. Link - https://bg2fx.com/fx-4...

On tonight's livestream I plan to install a Raspberry Pi4 board into an sBitx V2 that I picked up at Hamvention last month. This radio can be purchased fully assembled, or without a Pi, or as a kit. I bought the version without the Pi because I need a few extra Pis at home and wanted to build it on a Livestream. Join me tonight! Link to sBitx Website - https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/sbitx-v2/...

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My first video about the VHQ Hexbeam was recorded at the Orlando Hamcation of 2023 - since then, lots of people have taken an interest in this fantastic antenna, and David, the designer, has created lots of new and happy customers. Today I get to follow up with David at the Dayton Hamvention of 2023 to see how sales are going and how happy his customers are that have purchased the KING of Hexbeams...

On today's livestream I welcome John Kruk from Yaesu back onto the show to talk about the APRS Menu and features of the new FTM-500 dual band Radio. We'll go through each of the APRS menus and do some testing with the mode, as well as compare it to the previous Yaesu FTM models. Make plans to join us! Get your own Yaesu FTM-500 Here! http://hr2.li/p1be1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Buddipole is working on a new wireless rotor for rotating the Buddihex antenna - we get to catch up with John, W5EXJ, at the Buddipole booth during Hamvention 2023 for a demonstration. We're expecting to see this tool available later this year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

A Ham Radio Operator in California has been threatened with a fine of $24,000 for interfering with a Net on 80-meters by playing music and not IDing properly on the air. Here is a link to the story I found: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/ham-operator-faces-fine-for-disruptions-to-warfa-net SPONSOR: https://hamradioprep.com Save 20% on ALL packages with code: jason20...

Did you participate this weekend in the plaque event for POTA? Come join us to discuss your experiences and what you enjoyed about this weekend, or what you would change for next time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Today I test a new 100AH Battery with built-in USB ports - results are quite pleasing! Check these links for more info... Amazon link: https://amzn.to/45IhK99 5% discount code: 05NIAIZK Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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Kenwood was BACK at Dayton Hamvention of 2023 with a new triband DSTAR HT Radio. Several of us got to speak to them on the first morning of the Hamfest - this is that information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Today we take the IC-705 Go-Kit to a Park to activate Parks on the Air (POTA) - Let's see how well it works! SPONSOR: https://www.chattradio.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I picked up an enclosure made for the Icom IC-705 from W2HVH at the Orlando Hamcation of 2023. I traded some emails back and forth with him for suggestions and questions, and now I have a really well-built go-kit for my IC-705 that I have taken on POTA and also to several Hamfests. SPONSOR: https://www.chattradio.com Link - W2hvh.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...