Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast
My name is Josh, I’m a dad living in Southern California with my wife and two sons. I’m an engineer and radio amateur. I’ve created the Ham Radio Crash Course to get people involved in radio and to help people keep learning!
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Analyze Your Handheld-Handy-Talkie-Walkie (OK, all bases covered) Radio Antenna
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 not getting too fancy, winter safety tips that aren’t so great, and how to analyze handy-talkie radio antennas.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Trader Joe’sTiramisu Pastry Stout.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Don’t get too fancy.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests Xiegu X6100: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6100
Leah suggests Advent Calendars. Radio advent calendar: https://amzn.to/3pnJpI7
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Be Prepared for Winter Driving
https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/winter
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Tree Radiation Damage: https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1001669617135/RF-Radiation%20injures%20trees%202016.pdf
Repeaterbook.com: http://repeaterbook.com/
Flowerpot Antenna: https://vk2zoi.com/articles/dual-band-half-wave-flower-pot/
2m/70cm High Gain Antenna for $10: https://www.valley-ent.com/store/amateur-ham/
Marvel’s Worst Avenger: https://www.cbr.com/avengers-swordsman-hawkeye-forced-team-mandarin/
How Did Marvel redeem its worst Avenger: https://www.cbr.com/swordsman-hawkeye-avenger-redemption/
Is Hawkeye really the worst Avenger? https://screenrant.com/hawkeye-worst-avenger-insult-mcu/
Mac’s QRZ profile: https://www.qrz.com/db/ki5gyf
Ham Radio Crash Course: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Ham Radio Dude: https://www.youtube.com/c/HAMRADIODUDE
Ham Radio 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadio20
Dave Casler: https://www.youtube.com/user/davecasler
OH8STN: https://www.youtube.com/c/OH8STN
Wes’s custom leather shop: http://wccustomleather.com/
Show Topic: It’s hard to analyze HT antennas, here’s how to try.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Welcoming Preppers Into 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 factoring in the time it takes to radio, preparing for winter driving and welcoming preppers into ham radio.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Trader Joe’s Chocolate Babka Pastry Stout.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Factor in the time it takes to radio.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests PackTenna Mini: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p3/PackTenna_Mini_20m_End-Fed_Half_Wave_Antenna.html#/
Rg 316 Coax Cable: https://www.packtenna.com/store/p9/20%27_RG-316_Coax_with_1_BNC_and_1_Right_Angle_BNC.html#/
Leah suggests inflatable Christmas decor. Like this animated Santa in an outhouse: https://amzn.to/3xpwcSD
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Be Prepared for Winter Driving https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/driving
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Mike Ham Solo’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCbfKAB3z7-RjEcvvWusyq-g
Trader Joe’s Song: https://youtu.be/OdB7GDZY3Pk
Show Topic: Welcoming Preppers Into Ham Radio
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tools For The Ham Shack
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 finding VHF/UHF on the air, year end preparations including free preps, and ham shack tools.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Sierra Nevada Slighty Sour Ale, Coconut Hiwa and The Bruery’s So Happens It’s Tuesday Bourban Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Finding VHF/UHF on the air.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests Shortwave Radio.
Leah suggests Monopoly Deal (https://amzn.to/3nvMB4C) and Blockus (https://amzn.to/3nws5kH)
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah takes a look at preparing for holidays. Thanksgiving, camping trips and vacations. Walmart and Ibotta Free Thanksgiving. https://ibotta.onelink.me/iUfE/1005cd3f?friend_code=ddfvpnc
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Rocky Mountain Ham Radio: https://www.rmham.org
Karl VonDribble: https://youtu.be/Vn2ZyRUZ4-s
Alton Brown Egg Nog: https://altonbrown.com/recipes/aged-eggnog/
Ham Nation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-nation/id440405696
Show Topic: Tools for the Ham Shack
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Just Put The Antenna Up
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 salty hams, power grid failure preparations, and just putting up the antenna.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Cranberry Ginger Mules and Shell house Pumpkin Spiked Seltzer Water.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Salty Hams
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests Rigexpert Stick Pro. https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-stick-pro-antenna-analyzer.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAvriMBhAuEiwA8Cs5lXKBsMFnQ9eCUZmHG0OSUAIhy2s6Teo6bc4FYTsGbdeDB1hJcdtoaxoC700QAvD_BwE
Leah suggests ordering a turducken and a piecaken: https://www.talkable.com/x/GWvzEK
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah takes a look at preparing for a power grid failure.
https://www.rpc.senate.gov/policy-papers/infrastructure-cybersecurity-the-us-electric-grid
https://commonsensehome.com/when-the-power-grid-fails/
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Exam study videos from another YouTuber: https://youtube.com/c/W4EEY
Ghost Town Living: https://youtube.com/c/GhostTownLiving
Australia Adventure: http://www.undara.com.au/
ARRL FCC Petition: https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-renews-request-for-fcc-to-replace-symbol-rate-with-bandwidth-limit
Show Topic: Just put the antenna up.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Are The Biggest Threats To 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 putting your wishlist together now, tsunami preparedness and what the biggest threats to ham radio are.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Common Space Spooky Unicorn with Ghost Pepper
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Put your wishlist together now
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests Yaesu FT3DM: https://amzn.to/3wmqEb5
Xiegu X6100: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6100
Leah suggests fog machine and light ball. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Way-To-Celebrate-Halloween-Fog-Machine-with-Remote-400W/253296762?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2082&&adid=22222222227308461715&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=390758082631&wl4=aud-1321539104537:pla-830175457850&wl5=9031067&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=253296762&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VEbeX6gE-U90VOZAZ7lBCD45J6pI6Z0824SKSlRnbB5YL0LWqgOKx4aApnXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Halloween-Lightshow-ShadowLights-Halloween-Scene/910641716?wl13=2206&selectedSellerId=0
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah takes a look at preparing for a tsunami.
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tsunami.html
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Dad joke link: https://youtu.be/mQ7DyX7Q6C8
2021 SPARK SET VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxx0TMb6ZtI
Dave Casler’s Walking Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wpcIFucpRM
Shacking Off YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShackingOff
Nathan’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA
Show Topic: What are the biggest threats to ham radio?
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): You Are The Driver of Your Ham Radio Journey
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 troubleshooting slow, how to stay safe in national parks and driving your own ham radio journey.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Trader Joe’s Coffee Peanut Butter Porter
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Take Troubleshooting Slow
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests TTGO Meshtastic T-Beam V1.1 ESP32 433/868/915/923Mhz WiFi BLE Lora ESP32 GPS NEO-6M SMA 18650 Battery Holder With OLED https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RmIP9
Leah suggests some gifts for your non-ham partner.
Noise cancelling airpods, so they don’t have to hear you. https://amzn.to/3GxaL6t
Morse Code jewelry that says, “I love you” even though they can’t understand it. https://amzn.to/3pNz9L3
A recycled glass tumbler with reusable straw that you will always keep full for them with iced water. https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123477/single?parent=%2Fmerchandise%2Fcold-cups
A new bag because you know you’ve spent more than a handbag in radios. https://us.burberry.com/grainy-leather-pocket-messenger-bag-p80422201
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah takes a look at staying safe in national parks. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/tips-for-staying-safe-in-national-parks
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Screenrant MCU Death List: https://screenrant.com/mcu-characters-could-die-phase-4/
The original snail question: https://youtu.be/ANRa29sY-TY
Xiegu G1M: https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-g1m
Radio Nets and Caldor Fire: https://edcarc.groups.io/g/main/message/2644
Sara-n-tuned talks about giving it the beans: https://youtu.be/uicKRL95QJ8?t=304
Information on transparent aluminum: https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=8095 and http://www.surmet.com/technology/alon-optical-ceramics/
Condor Pouch: https://amzn.to/31egu0P
Nathan’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA
Show Topic: You are the driver of your ham radio journey.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How Cheap Can You Go With 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 how user interface matters, NOAA gives kidnapping preparedness advice and how low you can go with ham radio.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Rum and Coke and later NEgronis.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: User Interface Matters
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests TTGO Meshtastic T-Beam V1.1 ESP32 433/868/915/923Mhz WiFi BLE Lora ESP32 GPS NEO-6M SMA 18650 Battery Holder With OLED https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RmIP9
Leah suggests a small propane grill: https://amzn.to/3C7HFYR
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah takes a look at kidnapping preparedness from a surprising source: https://www.wrc.noaa.gov/wrso/security_guide/kidnap.htm
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
ICOM IC-705 to Xiegu XPA125B amplifier keying cable w/ RBI-1 BUFFERED Interface https://www.ebay.com/itm/ICOM-IC-705-to-Xiegu-XPA125B-amplifier-keying-cable-w-RBI-1-BUFFERED-Interface-/143898454710?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Washington State’s Ice Cream Shoppe: https://creamery.wsu.edu/ferdinands-ice-cream-shoppe/
Russ’s track system: https://www.strip-curtains.com/order/track_trolley_hardware.php
Don’s Video: https://youtu.be/11n4rsUtS6w
Nathan’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA
Show Topic: How Low Can You Go With Ham Radio?
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why is Ham Radio So Complicated?
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 Radio Kit Redundancy, PrepTok and low cost heating methods and the overcomplication of ham radio.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Jameson and Ginger with a Twist
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Ham Radio Kit Redundancy
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests the GoRuck Plate Carrier (https://www.goruck.com/products/rucker-3-0), iPhone 13 (https://amzn.to/3DFCPCo) and IC-705 Tuner (https://amzn.to/2YP3uht).
Leah suggests portable greenhouse (https://amzn.to/3lGyclb).
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah recommends Preptok and thinking about how to reduce your heating costs this coming winter. Lupus Foundation has a list of organizations that will also help you with utility costs if you are in need: https://www.lupus.org/resources/housing-and-utility-assistance
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Palomar Engineering Ferrite Core Products: https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-products/ Use HRCC73 coupon code to save on your purchase.
Natalie Portman Raps (NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!) https://youtu.be/-A0iftflme4 (Apologies for the vulgarity.)
Nathan’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA
Show Topic: The Overcomplication of Ham Radio
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Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Ham Radio Can Do For You In An Emergency
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 Doomsday Radio, lightning safety tips, and what ham radio can do for you in an emergency.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Foggy Manchester
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Doomsday Radio
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh suggests the Kenwood TH-F6, the mobilinkd TNC3, the Yaesu FT5D and the Geochron Atlas 2 4K.
Leah suggests Cull Lobsters: Shop for Canadian cull lobsters for a case. Locally, they are only about $100 delivered for 12-15 whole lobsters and a great way to jazz up a celebration.
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: The CDC has lightening safety suggestions. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/lightning-safety/index.html
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Jeffrey suggests the entire collection of Foxfire Books: https://amzn.to/3BtaYog
Matt is going on a ham quest. Check out way to join his ham club focused on ham adventures. https://amzn.to/3BtaYog
Vic sends an old York Peppermint Patty Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj3dmK0Nktg
Rich tells us about Sandy Becker and the Dave Casper connection with info from http://nostalgiacentral.com/
General License Crash Course: Leah continues her General Studies and wraps up her recent practice test.
Show Topic: 10 ways ham radio can help you in an emergency
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
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Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Go Radio and Antennas
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 radio programming, making a home forge and Go Radios and Antennas.
Leah's Birthday Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/386986513050252/
What we’re up to this week: Bulliet Rye and Veuve Cliquot
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Builliet and Diet Coke
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Radio Programming
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week: 5 Things For Your Significant Other
Favorite Drink: Bulliet Rye and Veuve Cliquot
Favorite Snack: Whisps Cheese Crisps (https://amzn.to/2YgieW3) and Smart Sweets Sour Patch Kids (https://amzn.to/2Ya4exk)
Favorite Color: Orange Pumpkin (https://amzn.to/3zT7ry5) and Grey Nail Polish (https://amzn.to/2Y7ecPj)
Something Comfy: Lounge Shorts (https://amzn.to/3F3WtJX) and a Poncho (https://amzn.to/3oowCpS)
Something That Reminds You Of The Other: Gold Accented Organizer (https://www.target.com/p/acrylic-round-desktop-organizer-project-62-8482/-/A-80706018?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000014804813&CPNG=PLA_Seasonal%2BShopping_Brand%7CSeasonal_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Seasonal_School/Office+Supplies&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9031067&targetid=aud-1280395659027:pla-794640807315&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=CjwKCAjw49qKBhAoEiwAHQVTo5mareXd_mfU0XaPUf5CU99jeAWavBX2ALgPdX6jlT8qUc8e9NRpgBoCr_QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) and Andes Mints (https://amzn.to/3F3X26x)
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Think about a homemade foundry and other tools you don’t need electricity to use. https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Make-The-Mini-Metal-Foundry/
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Mobile Antenna Question items.
Bingfu Vehicle Antenna: https://amzn.to/3D1iI13
DHT Electronics Handheld Antenna Cable https://amzn.to/2ZGV9w5
https://atontheair.com/
General License Crash Course: Leah continues her General Studies and is a week away from wrapping up another test.
Show Topic: Go Radios and Antennas
Yaesu FT3-5D: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-017648
IC-705: https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/default.aspx
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/2WwWuEI
Elecraft KX2: https://elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb-cw-data-80-10-m-transceiver
Yaesu FT-891: https://amzn.to/2Y68vRI
Yaesu FT-857: https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&encProdID=8CBB7C4BDBAF40129AD4253A4987523C
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
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YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
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