Ham Radio 2.0

There are no dumb questions, at least not on this channel about Ham Radio. I found this article posted on Reddit, and this was the title. So let's take a crack and answering this question. Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - bring all of your project ideas to life at their website - https://www.pcbway.com https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1hv77mk/seriously_dumb_question_why/ Become...

What has been the role of Ham Radio Operators in the California Wildfires and Firestorms? This is a good article from the ARRL, and another YouTube channel, talking about the key role that radio plays in these disasters - much better than a cell phone. Today's 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:...

A few videos back I spoke about how I think DMR is being used incorrectly and why I am not using it much anymore. I elaborate on part of this in today's video. Today's video is sponsored by Ham. Live - bring your Ham Radio Net to new life with this amazing, all-platform logger - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Find my interview with Ham. Live here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh8Z8D-JxA&amp...

This was an article I found about an experience had by Denis from Digirig and I was impressed by how professionally he handled it, so I wanted to make a video about it. Links below: Digirig Website - https://digirig.net/p/1/ Digirig at Gigaparts - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Ham%20Radio%202.0%20Master%20Page#?lp=Ham+Radio+2.0+Master+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&re...

What is the best way to charge your HT Radio in the field? When you are out away from home, in the field and working off-grid comms, these charging solutions can keep you going. These work for Radios, cameras, smart phones and watches - any USB-C device. Find all 3 devices here - https://amzn.to/4fVBDgR (affiliate link) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio...

This is a follow up to the original video about too many digital modes. This video was made in response to lots of really good comments that I had from that original video. Thanks for all the feedback! Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with coupon code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radi...

I've invited the board members of the Winter Field Day Team to join me on the livestream tonight to discuss the 2025 Winter Field Day Events and Rules. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

This is a follow up the another video that I made a year ago - https://youtu.be/vNy-92raveU The FCC has issued a forfeiture order for $34,000 to a Ham Radio Operator for interfering with a fire department during a forest fire. The charge was appealed, then denied. Look at this... Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with coupon code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.co...

I'm issuing a Repeater Challenge for 2025 - let's make repeaters active again and get usage more consistent! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Tonight I welcome Tag, N0TTL, from the Grid Tracker team onto the livestream to talk about the upgrades to this cool software. Website link - https://gridtracker.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

I recently picked up a Starlink Mini dish and ran it from a charging brick at my hunting lease, just to see how long it would run and how well it worked. I am impressed, to be honest. Take a look at this short video and let me know what you think. Sign up for Starlink and we BOTH get a free month - https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2018381-42800-52 Starlink Mini USB Cable - https://...

Today I setup the Evolve Maestro Laptop with a fresh install of Windows 10 and some tricks to make it work Off-Grid, which basically means you don't need internet at all. Special thanks to  @TheTechPrepper  for this idea - check out his video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFEgbsgn5OQ&t=328s&ab_channel=TheTechPrepper Links in this video: Evolve Maestro - https://amzn.to/49Z1R0u Cor...

Why do people get mad when Ham Radios are used on FRS Frequencies? Here is my outlook on it... Today's video is sponsored by Ham. Live - bring your Radio Net to the next level with this free application - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Ham. Live Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh8Z8D-JxA&t=12s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

There was some weird audio in the first video I made about this radio, so I decided to make another video that is unedited. Take a look and let me know what you think Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Ham Radio Happy Hour for December, 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Special Event Livestream with Gigaparts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Join me as I welcome Joe Cristina from his channel called  @jcristina  onto the show. Today we talk about all Starlink and the direct-to-cell feature that it offers to Tmobile users, currently. We will talk about new hardware and new satellites that are being deployed and planned for. Check out Joe's channel for more Starlink information. Sign up for Starlink service with my link, and we each get...

Merry Christmas! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

This is a reddit article that I found about how often we should ID when running a pile-up during a POTA activation. This was an interesting topic to me, so I hope you like it too. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1gy2rwn/rant_constantly_calling_qrz_never...

Tonight Epoch Batteries will join me on tonight's livestream and we will be giving away 2 batteries. Check out their website here - https://www.epochbatteries.com Get 20% off al ALL products with code HAMRADIO20 at this link - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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This topic came from a comment on one of my previous videos. Do we have too many digital modes? Should be combine them all or get rid of several and set a "standard"? Here are my thoughts... Today's video is sponsored by Ham. Live - use this Net Logging application to run Net Control on your next Net, and watch the engagement RISE! https://www.ham.live/views/intro Become a supporter of this podcas...

The newest device from SharkRF is called the M1KE or "Mike" - it is a hotspot with a built-in speaker and microphone that allows you to connect to any of the digital voice modes in Ham Radio, and use those modes with no radio at all. Connect it to your WiFi, choose your mode, and go. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - use code jason20 for a 20% off discount of all...

We found a solution to the cloud install of debian 12 for our Allstar Hub. Come join us tonight to see if we can get it working! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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...