Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Incoming Price Hikes! And 2 Big DXpeditions   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about 2 Big DXpeditions.    HRCC Campout May 1, 2026 to May 3, 2026. RSVP here: https://f...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Winter Field Day 2026   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Winter Field Day 2026.    HRCC Campout May 1, 2026 to May 3, 2026. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/woDS2Uecq...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Building the Ham Shack - Episode 2 - Improvements   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the ICOM 7300 Mark II, building the ham shack, and 11 states that are winning...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Emergency Communication Group Chat   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about NXDN, more about Sweden and the ham radio emergency communication group chat.    A...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Build a Ham Shack Pt. 1   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about 6M being back, how to build a ham shack, and Sweden’s preparedness.    Announcements: HRCC Net -...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Grow a Ham Radio Club Pt. 2   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about taking a drive to the RFI, how to grow a ham radio club (now with more ideas) and the FAA ca...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Grow a Ham Radio Club   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about buying 5 of everything, how to grow a ham radio club, and the SNAP freeze.    Announcements: HRCC...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Jamboree on the Air   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about label makers, velcro tabs, Jamboree on the Air, and power outages at schools. .    Announcements: HRCC Net...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Satellite Go Bags   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about absolutely using hams prepping for winter, satellite go bags and preparedness tax relief.    Announcements: H...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh Got Cancelled Because of CW The radio Josh Moddified that pissed off all the hams is the Quangshen UV-K5 https://amzn.to/3JQgWsr On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk a...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): HTs under $100 Face-Off   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the 1lb POTA Challenge, HT’s under $100 and food preservation methods and longevity.    Announcements:...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Huntsville and DefCon Recaps    On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about portable SSTV, Huntsville and DefCon recaps and Baba Vanga predictions.    Announcements: HRCC Ne...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Fast and Stupid Satellite Contacts    On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about ISS passes, Satellite contacts and tsunami disasters.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Perfect Ham Radio Day   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about checking your comms before you go, Josh’s perfect ham radio day and integrated emergency response....

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Backpacking with Ham Radio and PACE Plans   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about pedestrian mobile, backpacking PACE plans and the Texas Floods.    Announcements: HRC...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): JS8Call is Back Baby!   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about tropospheric ducting, JS8Call returning and the Texas Flash Floods.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Field Day 2025 Preparations & The Most and Least Emergency Prepared States   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Ham Nation’s 600th Episode, Field Day 2025 Point...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio in Hawaii   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Solar Storms and how they effect radio, ham radio in Hawaii and staying safe curing civil unrest.    Announ...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Plan Your POTA/SOTA   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Polo Ham2K App, how to plan your POTA/SOTA and hurricane preparedness with regards to insurance.   ...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Leah Justifies the FTX-1, Shocking.   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Palm Radio Keys, the Yaesu FTX-1, and the San Diego plane crash.    Announcements: HRCC Net...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): More Modular Radios + Alpha Antenna Giveaway Winners   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about making microphones, more modular radios and CDC emergency preparedness fun...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How TSA Really Feels About Your Ham Radio   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the the best part of waking up in camping, how the TSA really feels about your ham ra...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): QRP Radios under $200 + Alpha Antenna Giveaway   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the high solar cycle, QRP Radios for under $200 and the next installment of AI G...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tariffs and Radios   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about respecting the projects, tariffs and radios, and AI predictions on apocalyptic situations in different parts...

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Winning at Simplex   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about dummy loads, winning at simplex, and EU preparedness plans.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link ....