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 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
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
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!
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 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:
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 Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Cuban Communications Jamming?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughlybased 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 bringing food along to activations , how much prepping is enough prepping and the Cuban “rum runner” radio jammer. We answer emails, talk about the HRCC Facebook Tea and how you might be able to score a free ride from the airport from your fellow hams.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Mr & Mrs. T Margaritas. Here’s the ingredients:
Dolce Vita White Tequila: http://www.dulcevidaspirits.com/dulce-vida-spirits-home
Mr and Mrs. T’s Margarita Mix: https://amzn.to/36FQFX6
Grand Mariner: https://www.grandmarnier.com
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Bring food along to your activations.
Portable Cook Kit: https://amzn.to/3B9bhVo and https://amzn.to/3koqFY8
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 used the IC-705: https://amzn.to/3enmlVc
Leah suggests Outschool for homeschoolers and classes, including emergency preparedness courses for kids. https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=Ky7IVpLt&utm_campaign=share_invite_link
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah asks when is enough prepping enough?
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:
YYZ Song: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YYZ_(song)
Suggested Reusable Mesh Coffee Filter: https://amzn.to/3hIS7OH
Youth on the Air (YOTA): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LVWge18cxFh0SnHemQ2zQ
https://youthontheair.org/
Mike’s Website: http://wx0mik.net/
Links from Tobe:
ARRL Website Article from November, 2013: http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-helps-manufacturer-to-resolve-arc-fault-circuit-interrupter-rfi-problems
ARRL Website Article Discussing GFCI and AFC: http://www.arrl.org/gfci-and-afci-devices
Eaton Breaker Replacement Contact Information:
1-877-386-2273, option 2, option 3, option 1. Ask for Al.
Denali Ice Cream: https://kawarthadairy.com/project/moose-tracks/
Hurricane Laura Aftermath: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.632181727433939&type=3&__cft__[0]=AZVoz9ureZO6SO3j4D3HpPHGfTbdH88-qWl5a6GdfjT14xmgOfrToKp00isbyJxJY7f-MaiCAiXpEUv-SzTG2BffRGhRCABrrdRTfFFS-mjJToM6ESegFRndNyzXT_XLSLyVFoOufhtHCT3wwRlin0XBdcNJiScIomg3DlyrrRxQjAENWf5t4vHWaGsrW6WtPzwLLCCpVQ2y6bp9c8gM5Ki1&__tn__=-UK-R
K8MRD video: https://youtu.be/RcAxl7vc3a0
General License Prep: Leah takes the advice of an astute email correspondent and actually spends some time thinking about the questions.
Show Topic: Josh and Leah discuss the Cuban communications jamming, specifically on the 40m bands.
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 Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Go Box Questions Answered
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 backup antenna, Leah suggests that you learn the things that you might typically pay someone to do for self reliance skills and Josh answers some questions and comments made about his Ham Radio Go Box.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Elysian Superfuzz Blood Orange Pale and Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade. We got great rebates on these drinks thanks to ibotta. Here’s a referral link: https://ibotta.onelink.me/iUfE/1005cd3f?friend_code=ddfvpnc
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Bring a backup antenna. Lessons learned while trying to covertly operate at a wedding.
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 used a new camera for his YouTube content creation and loves it. It’s the DJI Osmo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3yECQ77
Leah fell in love with the Intex Pool Filter Pump to not only keep the kid’s Intex Inflatable Pool clean all summer but as an emergency preparedness item to filter large amounts of water in a distaster: https://amzn.to/3xvd0Cq
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah recommends learning how to do the things that you might often hire someone else to do as a way to build self reliance skills and a DIY mindset.
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:
As we’ve shared different emails our correspondents have provided about their homesteads, Thomas provided a link to his Pygmy goats: https://americangoatfederation.org/breeds-of-goats-2/dairy-goats/
Tom suggested a book series about a post disaster survival plot called Cascadia Fallen by Austin Chambers: https://amzn.to/3htQXq2
ECT Co-Producer Rob suggested this video titled Amateur Radio’s Newest Frontier about Amateur Radio in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8cmUeUhdsI
Tobe provides a very detailed description of his ham shack and mobile rig:
Raspberry Pi 4 Kit: https://amzn.to/2TVDjTw
Raspberry Pi for the Ham Shack Video on HRCC: https://youtu.be/wzkDxKkjRXQ
ZUMSpot Nextion 3.5 HotSpot: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-017170
Ed Fong Base Station Antenna (DBJ-1 Ham): https://edsantennas.weebly.com/
Chameleon EmComm 2 Antenna: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-012754
Chameleon Coax with RFI Choke: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-013160
HOA Antennas 1 video: https://youtu.be/gbtdUfNOJrY
HOA Antennas 2 video: https://youtu.be/fKOf1J7u0Xs
CompacTenna Vehicle Antenna: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016475
Vehicle Magnetic NMO Mount with Coax: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-013618
Mobile Phone Magnet Mount and Plates: https://amzn.to/2TVuI3f
Harbor Freight Apache Hard Case: https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html
Signal Stuff Signal Stalk Motorcycle Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Motorcycle NMO Mount with Coax: https://amzn.to/3yD75Lv
FT3DR Battery Delete: https://amzn.to/3dZMaKG
Mike provided some answers about Minnesota life. Here’s his website: http://wx0mik.net/
Ryan’s club was featured in a Field Day piece in a newspaper: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2021/06/30/mgk-hamming-up-the-radio-waves-amateur-radio-enthusiasts-meet-for-annual-contest-in-st-george/#.YNze-MBOLDs
Eric brought up an SNL skit about “Almost Pizza”: https://youtu.be/KLHRjaUBb3o
Bare naked Ladies Crazy ABCs Song: https://youtu.be/_dvPhtNZCj0
Blues Traveler the Hook Song: https://youtu.be/pdz5kCaCRFM
General License Prep: Leah takes the advice of an astute email correspondent and actually spends some time thinking about the questions.
Show Topic: Josh answers some of the questions and comments he got on his Go Box video and explains why it was the right setup for him.
Here’s what’s in his Go Box:
Weaver Leather Throw Weight: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4RRL2X?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B07W4RRL2X&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Gator Case Pro 6U: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ELQ2Z4?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B003ELQ2Z4&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Tri-crimp: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PR6F2J?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B083PR6F2J&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Splitter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088LJXCJV?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B088LJXCJV&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Connector Kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AR089W4?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B00AR089W4&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Rack Shelf: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I5RY8A?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B008I5RY8A&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Rack Mount Shelf: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060RUUUC?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0060RUUUC&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx 30 amp Power Supply: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794JW84Q?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0794JW84Q&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Map Lamp: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AYAEV?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0000AYAEV&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Terminal Connector Kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0889KD1C9?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0889KD1C9&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Mobile Mounting Bracket:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AR08YJC?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B00AR08YJC&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Cigarette Lighter Socket: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DCN721Q?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B08DCN721Q&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Battery Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D54XGVQ?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B08D54XGVQ&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Zip Cord: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794D1Q4N?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0794D1Q4N&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx USB Panel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0875R5QGC?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0875R5QGC&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
Powerwerx Panel Mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VWXXYG?tag=onamzhrcc0f-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B077VWXXYG&ref=exp_hamradiocrashcourse_dp_vv_d
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 Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How to get more out of the Technician exam questions
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 giving the Technician exam a second look, Leah recommends getting First Aid, CPR and AED certifications and Josh talks about exploring Bluetooth on ham radios.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Elysian Space Dust IPA and Lagunitas Super Cluster in keeping with the ISS SSTV themed drinks leftover from the livestream.
For anyone using the ibotta app, Target was running a rebate on Elysian Space Dust. Ibotta referral link here: https://ibotta.onelink.me/iUfE/1005cd3f?friend_code=ddfvpnc
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Explore Bluetooth on your ham radios, it’s more than just audio.
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 bought a portable podcast studio and loves it for all the surprising sounds he can throw at Leah. He is now using a Zoom Podtrack P8 which can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ulejox
Leah bought a game for date night called Unsolved Case Files. They come one case in a box and the one she bought is called “Who Murdered Harmony” and can be found here: https://amzn.to/3dyJxPO
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah recommends getting First Aid, CPR and AED certified for baseline medical self reliance.
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:
Luke writes in and talks about firearms in self defense, medical supplies accompanying firearms and growing the hobby with young STEM minds.
We hear multiple Field Day reports from first timers that are fantastic.
Don the RF Field Tech recommends the following Times Microwave Connectors:
Times Microwave Connector LMR400: https://amzn.to/2TjKS6t
Times Microwave Connector LMR240: https://amzn.to/3hnhHY2
2 Blade Rotary Coax Stripper: https://www.showmecables.com/2-blade-rotary-coax-stripper-tool-for-lmr-100-lmr-195-lmr-200-lmr-240-rg174-rg316-rg58-rg59-rg62-rg6?gclid=CjwKCAjwoNuGBhA8EiwAFxomA6xMOO5sK7G1BOGPCVZQbIVZH-cd7WZqFW4itbOvNqEDmar046q5JxoCmjQQAvD_BwE
Ron enjoyed Field Day with http://www.harc.net/
Tobe sees a resemblance between Ted Mosby’s students of How I Met Your Mother and our very own HRCC podcast community every time Josh says “appreciable” in this clip from the show. https://youtu.be/N-YCbHn2SZ4
General License Prep: Leah finishes her second General practice exam. Tune in to see how she did.
Show Topic: As Josh is looking at the Technician exam again, he realizes there’s more than meets the eye in this test that many people seem to be frustrated with.
Josh also mentions these videos in regards to tropospheric ducting and sporadic E.
Hayden: https://youtu.be/1q8rpDif8OQ
Gordon West:
https://youtu.be/0-RclA8ssiE
https://youtu.be/-uv2fCUK-FA
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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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
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
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Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How to get ISS SSTV images using any budget
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 SSTV, top disasters in US history and logging software.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Vodka club sodas with butterfly tea and Tito’s. Having a sodastream means never having to remember to buy club soda. And butterfly tea is mood enhancer and antioxidant that turns from blue to purple when lemon or lime juice is added. Fancy stuff here folks.
Sodastream: https://amzn.to/35uCeV8
Butterfly Tea: https://amzn.to/3qnzHpa
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Get a logger. New logger on the market. HAMRS for POTA logs: https://www.hamrs.app
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 has been complaining about poor sleep quality, blaming our bed as the cause. Enter the Saatva Bed: https://refer.saatva.com/Josh77 Hopefully, he’ll have more energy from better sleep to play more radio and create more content. Or spend more fun time with his family. You know, priorities.
Go Box List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=21QFLKES0VAI2
Camelcamelcamel.com to find out whether or not that Amazon deal is a good deal. https://camelcamelcamel.com
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah talks about the top disasters in the United States. Hurricanes top the list.
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 recommends Byonics MicroTrack AIO for tracking kids on a bike: https://www.byonics.com/aio . His wife recommends Left Hand Brewing for stouts. http://www.lefthandbrewing.com/ Thanks for the goodies in the mail Russ!
Dirk is operating with MVARA: http://www.mvara.club/about-us.html
Josh answers the questions:
How would an Icom 7300 pair with either a Chameleon Antenna F-Loop 2.0 Total Kit or a Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet 1000 Take it Along Kit? I was not sure how the 7300 would compare/perform relative to a Xiegu G-90 or Icom 705.
I noted you used a RigExpert AA-170 in your video on the Chameleon Wire Loop. My Internet searches reference an upgraded model - ZRE-230-Zoom. Would you recommend this model or have other suggestions?
The ground radials on the Wolf River setup are 33 feet. Space in my yard is limited, will there be deterioration in performance if I am unable to extend out all 33 feet? Can they be laid out in other than a straight line?
What coax would you recommend for a feed line for the Wolf River setup? Heat, humidity, and Sun are all issues here in central Florida. I am thinking 25 feet would be about the right length and cost is not much of a consideration.
Are coax connectors all generic or are their specific manufacturers (and types) I should look for?
In the most recent podcast, you mentioned an Anderson crimper tool. Any suggestions for a wire stripper tool?
Last question, would a multimeter be a wise item to have to check installation? If yes, any recommendations?
Mike is a VE: http://wx0mik.net/
Congrats Nathan on winning the last email of the week for the majority of weeks over the past month.
General License Prep: Someone suggested in the HRCC Podcast Channel in the Discord that if Leah gets more than 4 questions right, Josh has to eat a York peppermint patty. Does he eat one? Listen to find out.
Show Topic: Josh talks about how to get ISS SSTV images during this week long pass.
Tracking software: Skies above and Go sat watch for iPhone: https://gosoftworks.com/apps/gosatwatch/
App to decode. Black cat systems: http://www.blackcatsystems.com
RTL SDR dongle: https://amzn.to/3qpyPAm
Nooelec dongle: https://amzn.to/3zX7eLy
MMSSTV software for windows: https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php
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
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
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