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 Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): ARRL Handbook Review
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 chasing SOTA and POTA, 6 habits of highly effective prepper and the ARRL Handbook.
From our sponsor: We are teaming up with Db to exclusively offer our listeners 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10 or going to this link: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP. Db, it's time to move on, time to get going!
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Mount Gay Rum and cream soda.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Chase SOTA and POTA
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 recommends the RigExpert Antenna Analyzer. https://amzn.to/2XVeuJx
Leah recommends raised garden bed blocks. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Planter-Wall-Block-Pack-of-24-16202486/206942399?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D28O-G-D28O-028_023_LAWN_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-SMART_SHP&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D28O-G-D28O-028_023_LAWN_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-SMART_SHP-71700000063988474-58700005690512855-92700051915081058&gclid=CjwKCAjw7rWKBhAtEiwAJ3CWLBqNmqy1V4R2HCEQN8MWZviiRbZkLYj4imi-i9DjS7Ub3lHJrEPqaBoCsKQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Habits of highly effective prepper. https://preparednessadvice.com/6-habits-of-highly-effective-preppers/
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:
Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fsn_(file_manager)
http://fsv.sourceforge.net/
https://github.com/mcuelenaere/fsv
http://www.sgistuff.net/
https://www.qrz.com/db/8J1RL
http://wx0mik.net/
https://www.riteintherain.com/
General License Crash Course: Leah continues her General Studies and you’ll have to listen to find out how she’s doing.
Show Topic: Josh goes over the ARRL Handbook.
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 Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why We’re In A Ham Radio Renaissance
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 having a lot of items in the shack, go through an elementary school emergency kit and realize that we’re living in a ham radio renaissance.
From our sponsor: We are teaming up with Db to exclusively offer our listeners 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10 or going to this link: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP. Db, it's time to move on, time to get going!
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Mount Gay Rum and Common Space Chubby Unicorn Guava Milkshake IPA. We also try a TikTok alcohol hack.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Have a lot of parts and accessories in your ham shack.
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 recommends the Wagantech ionboost v10 https://wagan.com/products/ionboost-v10-torque
Leah recommends Bernie Bott’s Jelly Belly Beans: https://amzn.to/3kfdIiY
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: We go through a school emergency kit.
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:
Gofundme for W2MMD, Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-club-station-w2mmd?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer
FCC PRB-1: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service/prb-1-1985
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies and doesn’t know what an MMIC is.
Show Topic: Why We Are In A Ham Radio Renaissance.
Parks on the air: https://parksontheair.com
Adam K6ARK: https://youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio
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)
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Portable Antennas For Everyone
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 virtues of antenna analyzers, National Preparedness Month and portable antenna options.
Check out our sponsor Misen Knives at https://bit.ly/3mWH8UT
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Smog City Little Bo Pils
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Get an antenna analyzer.
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 recommends the Buddistick Pro: https://www.buddipole.com/buddistick.html. Look out for the giveaway.
Leah recommends Bissell Pro-Heat 2x Revolution: https://amzn.to/3hhnVt6
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: National Preparedness Month. https://www.ready.gov/september
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:
Lofty Pursuits: http://www.loftypursuits.com/
Public DIsplays of Confection: https://www.pd.net/
Lofty Pursuits YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoftyPursuits
Charleston Chew online store: https://tootsie.com/candy/charleston-chew/
Andreas Spiess' LoRa videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreasSpiess/search?query=LoRa
ThermoWorks Fridge/Freezer Thermometers: https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/products/Fridge-Alarms
ThermoWorks Fridge/Freezer Thermometer Selection Chart: https://www.thermoworks.com/pdf/master_fridge_freezer_thermometer_selection_chart.pdf
Nathan K1MAZ’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA/featured
On outdoor lighting:
https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/lighting-crime-and-safety/
https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/wildlife/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/nights-are-getting-brighter-earth-paying-the-price-light-pollution-dark-skies
http://www.darksky.org/
Cow Power: https://youtu.be/lVEEKadBQG8
6 year old ham on Letterman: https://youtu.be/8XGb1d8sjco
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies more discouraged than ever.
Show Topic: A Dizzying List of Portable Antennas.
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 Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Are All Antennas Compromised?
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 a simple connect and go antenna, lighting around the house for preparedness and whether or not all antennas are compromised.
A message from our first ever sponsor: We are teaming up with Db to exclusively offer our listeners 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10 or going to the link in our show notes. Db, it's time to move on, time to get going!
https://bit.ly/37cP8YP
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Simple Connect and Go Antenna https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna
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 recommends the TN07 My Go2 Antenna: https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna
Leah recommends Simple Modern Water Bottle with a flip lid: https://amzn.to/3yI20RG
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Lighting Around Your House. As recommended by: Www.instagram.com/ontargetreviews
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:
On the topic of hearing protection as recommended by Tobe:
Peltor 500: https://amzn.to/3zJ0VdY
Battery Pack for Peltor: https://amzn.to/3gZgcQh
Peltor Gel Ear Pads: https://amzn.to/2WMoc02
Peltor Carrying Case: https://amzn.to/3zJ17tI
Walker’s Razor Ear Muffs: https://amzn.to/3BSc5Oj
Gel Pads for Walker’s Razor Ear Muffs: https://amzn.to/3t9HgBk
Walker’s Razor Walkie Talkie: https://amzn.to/2YpSLt9
Nathan K1MAZ’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA/featured
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies more tipsy than she should be.
Show Topic: Are all antennas compromised?
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 Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What to Bring to a Hamfest
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 size does matter, how to protect yourself with a flashlight and what to bring to a hamfest.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Black Box Malbec.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Size really does matter.
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 recommends Yaesu VX-3R: https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=5CB596EBED9A3EE26635C7E1F02500D9
Leah recommends portable air purifier: https://amzn.to/3BmED29
Bento Box: https://amzn.to/3gEkVHb
Hot Logic Mini: https://amzn.to/3ymUvjc
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Tactical Flashlights. Thanks @ontargetreviews for the recommendation. Www.instagram.com/ontargetreviews
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:
Got to Superstition Superfest on December 4 in Mesa, AZ. http://superstitionsuperfest.com/
Check out Jason at http://hammockradio.com/
Cherry Poppin Daddies Count: https://youtu.be/jKWC5kqYJ3Y
Check out Jason at Ham Radio 2.0. Http://www.YouTube.com/hamradio20
RF Exposure Calculator: http://arrl.org/rf-exposure-calculator
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies and starts a new exam and is as confused as ever.
Show Topic: What to bring to a hamfest.
Pocket pal: http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=PAL
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 Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tips on Using a Handheld Radio Effectively
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 packing just enough, making beef jerky and tips on how to use a handheld radio effectively.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Trader Joe’s Margaritas.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Pack enough, a bit extra for fun, but don’t go overboard.
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 recommends Apple MacBook Pro M1: https://amzn.to/2UwqwHw
Leah recommends Carvel Ice Cream Cake for all your celebratory needs: https://www.ralphs.com/p/carvel-round-happy-birthday-celebration-ice-cream-cake/0001626400600
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah recommends making beef jerky. Here is an easy seasoning solution: https://amzn.to/3k2RcZi
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:
Brysen mentions his love of tiger rice cookers. https://amzn.to/3D4Rp72
Doug’s Large Animal Rescue: http://nwart.org/ and his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWk0hemzZCdCc3aFzdmj7g
Bunny recommends a Zojirushi Drip Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/37XohAb
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies and finishes her exam.
Show Topic: Tips on Using a Handheld Radio Effectively
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 Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Rig Comparisons
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 doing rig comparisons, preparedness cookware, and Josh gets really excited about Dave Canterbury.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… homemade mead. Here’s a link to a great mead making kit: https://amzn.to/3jLWqsa
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Do rig comparisons feature to feature before buying.
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 recommends Olight Baton 3: https://amzn.to/3ixDMox
Leah recommends cast iron: https://amzn.to/3ADRKvf
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah talks about baseline fitness.
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:
Chris talks about his tablet alternative. Phone: https://amzn.to/3lWix1S And talks about and off grid map app: https://osmand.net/
John talks coffee and recommends http://www.home-barista.com/ and a amateur astronomy website: http://www.astrobin.com/
Tank radio calls us out on how to pronounce a certain city’s name: https://youtu.be/FkCSo4u3DVM
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies. It’s not advisable to study while drunk.
Show Topic: Yaesu FT-891 vs Xiegu G90 showdown.
Radioddity link: http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoshnasi
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 Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How to be a Good Steward of 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 programming ham radios, getting a 4WD car for preparedness and how to be a good steward of ham radio.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai and Mango Margarita.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Ham Radio Programming Is a Pain, Use a Good Application.
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 recommends Tactical Keychains TUKK XL: https://tacticalkeychains.com and on IG @tacticalkeychain.
Leah recommends an Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/2TVIfb6
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah talks about getting a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
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:
Doug shares a great operating experience and will have videos. http://www.nwart.org/
Chuck’s art is amazing at http://chucktedeschi.deviantart.com/
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies. Josh definitely helps too much this week.
Show Topic: Being a good steward of 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
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Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Deal With Lids And Jammers
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 getting an android tablet, flood preparedness and dealing with lids and jammers.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Summer Margaritas with a hot take on Grand Mariner.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Get an android tablet.
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 recommends an Android Lenovo tablet: https://amzn.to/3eO3Md4
Leah’s beloved arbor: https://amzn.to/2UVvmhZ
Solar powered ring: https://amzn.to/3l6SXXA
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah talks about CDC flood recommendations. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.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:
New podcast is up!
We talk about Josh’s new Android tablet being a revelation for his ham radio use, CDC flood preparedness and how to deal with lids and jammers.
Aaron asks about how easy it is to connect the IC-705 to FT8.
Nick makes his first video about antenna mounting.
Derek sends in a CW audio drop that needs decoding.
We talk more about a ham radio cruise.
Chaz offers a correction on split mode DX operation.
Scott explains the difference between soylent referenced in a book versus soylent green in the movie.
Scott provides links.
Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow:
http://style.org/unladenswallow/
Make Room! Make Room!:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_Room!_Make_Room!
Drew explains what it means to “get down” and asks about what FM on 11m means for CB radio operators.
Adam shares the keys to smoking cheese as we fish about Cougar Gold cheese.
Adam suggests this smoker for cheese smoking: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/a-maze-n-products-tube-pellet-smoker?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclid=CjwKCAjwuvmHBhAxEiwAWAYj-J3KRPTNzijfacLmDN81guObhr1ovEEgYdCPsYydiwGTVsASF4NSoxoCsZwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Greg tells us how it’s possible for moms to go on vacation and actually relax. He also gets a new go box setup.
Douglas brings ham radio in TV back to the forefront with a scene from The Walking Dead.
Rob, honorary podcast Co-producer , wows is all with some Huntsville related audio drops and a care package.
Greg talks cow patties and moose poop and reminds Josh that he owes everyone a video of him eating balut with a suggestion of another food Josh isn’t comfortable trying.
Nathan wins final email, once again the reigning champ, and discusses his experience with the Raspberry Pi.
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies. It does not go well.
Show Topic: Dealing with lids and jammers:
Don’t engage
They want to get a rise out of you
Hopefully they will move on
Find something ANYTHING else to do (HF, VHF Simplex?)
Don’t go on a tirade
In this case citing scripture didn’t bring the lid to Jesus
But what if they are doing it enough that you and the whole repeater has HAD IT
Learn the inverse trick on your radio
MONITOR IT, let the lid talk
Coordinate the effort OFF the repeater
Record the lid, determine who can hear them on the inverse
Use the inverse to pinpoint their location
The DFing can begin
You will need a yagi and possibly an offset attentuator
Multiple hams lightens the load. Lots of people triangulating
You found them, now what?
Don’t want to knock on doors?
Send them a letter (include with FCC)
Notify the FCC
Hopefully you have recordings?
Figuring out their name from the address should be enough
Social media is always an option
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!
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Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ideal Ham Radio Vacation
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, Josh has a ham shack recommendation in the Ham Radio Minute, Leah offers up a blog post from survivalfrog about the best places to bug out in the Emergency Preparedness Corner, and they both talk about planning the ideal ham vacation.
The Email Correspondent’s Tower corrections came rolling in on how to pronounce Huntsville and on General Exam question explanations being not quite accurate last week. Thanks to Thomas and Cedric on info about filters and shift registers.
A debate over what to do with Russ’s 10x12 ham shack ensues, Charlie slips in some Fast and Furious, Greg asks why his IC-7300 shuts off when operating at over 50% power, Chris and Bunny share two sides of the same testing session (spoiler alert: Congrats on your tech Bunny!). Bunny also suggests checking out Ham Village at DEFCON.
Rob, covert ECT co-producer, drops knowledge, as always, on an interesting ham related space topic: Apollo 11 fact checking. Dave talks about his QRP outing.
Kyle talks about the mesh network that is LoRa and gives a fascinating look at Hurricane preparedness for sailors. Greg talks about the importance of community in emergency preparedness. Gabriel recommends a video game hams might enjoy. Alex asks for recommendations on generators with low noise.
James asks, “How did you get your wife to agree to the antenna on the roof?” Leah answers.
Gerald asks, “Does the thickness of a vertical antenna affect how much bandwidth it will be resonant on? Second, do the radials need to be as thick?”
Nathan takes a look at the HRCC channel history and comes out with some questions about the origins of Baofeng Daddy.
And the debate over York Peppermint Patty and cereal rages on.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… High Noon Sun Sips.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Soldering irons are a ham shack must have. Hakka Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3Bz4vbK
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 recommends buying a cheap android tablet to use android ham radio apps. Here’s an example: https://amzn.to/3eO3Md4
Shower nozzle adapter: https://amzn.to/3iE6GlL
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah talks about the best places to bug out according to https://blog.survivalfrog.com/states-best-bugging/
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:
Russ mentions Northern Berkshire ARC in Adams, Massachusetts Hamfest: http://www.nobarc.org/HAMFEST2021flyer.pdf
Bunny recommends the DEFCON Ham Village: https://www.hamvillage.org/dc29.html
Rob provides a ton of information about Apollo 11:
http://www.arrl.org/eavesdropping-on-apollo-11
http://rfcafe.com/references/electronics-world/communications-moon-electronics-world-august-1969.htm#:~:text=Communications%20on%20the%20Moon%20When%20men%20first%20walk,live%20television%20pictures%20over%20the%20vast%20translunar%20distance.
Kyle recommends Irmaggedon, a book that discusses what sailors experienced during Irma: https://amzn.to/3zpXqIK
Gregg recommends http://inhabit.global/
General License Prep: Leah continues her General practice exam and surprises Josh a couple of times.
Show Topic: Josh and Leah talk about the ideal ham vacation.
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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