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 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast loosely based on ham radio, hosted by Josh Nass, KI6NAZ and his no license wife, Leah, we talk about Christmas 2020, the Christmas giveaway on Saturday December 26.
Ham Radio Minute: Move your coax if you experience RFI.
Podcast Reviews: For the second week in a row, iTunes hasn’t updated our reviews. We apologize if you left a review and we haven’t read it, we’ll catch it when iTunes updates.
Emails: We talk about emails that support the “hamventuring” badge system for the ARRL, among other great suggestions for the ARRL membership retention. Check out the Santa Net video sent in by an HRCC member! Santa Net: https://youtu.be/8l4Ok5N_KMQ Email Leah at Leah@hamtactical.com.
Technician Crash Course: Leah learns about 210 to 220 MHz, what happens when the FCC can’t reach you by mail and more.
Drinks: We’re finishing off all the Christmas drinks so they can be done by New Year’s, starting with Gluhwein and can’t figure out how to pronounce it.
Show topic: Portable Ham Radio Operation Tips & Tricks
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have alot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us! You can email Leah with shirt ideas and show ideas at Leah@hamtactical.com.
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOq
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
MFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast loosely based on ham radio, hosted by Josh Nass, KI6NAZ and his no license wife, Leah:Leah talks about the neighborhood Christmas Parade.
Ham Radio Minute: Give Mutual Respect in Ham Radio.
Podcast Reviews: None this week! WHAT?!Emails: What does Line of Sight actually mean and other fun emails and shirt suggestions. (Contact Leah@hamtactical.com and shirts at hamtactical.com)Drinks: We're drinking Whiskey Sours from Trader Joe's, sadly, without cherries. Technician Crash Course: Selectivity versus Sensitivity and a recap of how Leah has done on past tests. Leah's Question Corner: What is happening with Ham Nation exactly?!Show Topic: How the ARRL better serve the Ham Community.
Gifts for hams on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=1EVNK5QVUQF5S
(HRCC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)
Ham Radio Minute: Get outside with your radio, you might like it.
Leah talks about her days of Christmas posts on Facebook.
Check out the merch on www.hamtactical.com
Podcast reviews: We feature podcast reviews and talk about the Anytone 878 and antennas around a steel roof.
Emails: We respond to emails and talk about ham radio etiquette on nets, bands and 146.520. We touch on privacy with a call sign and ham radio translations of movie lines trivia. Email Leah at Leah@hamtactical.com
Drinks: We’re drinking Trader Joe’s new prebottled Old Fashioneds with Luxardo cherries and giving a review that is probably too long.
Technician Crash Course: Leah finishes another technician test. Listen to find out how she did.
Leah’s Question Corner: Can you get a ham radio license with a felony on your record? Here’s what the FCC has to say:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jg7YsAFlGAnUK6Rqs9LA_1ZHWpDITow2/view
HRCC friends, please weigh in.
Show Topic: Why now is the best time to be a ham radio operator.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have alot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us! You can email Leah with shirt ideas and show ideas at Leah@hamtactical.com
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOqSteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASgMFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
On this week’s episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast loosely based on ham radio, hosted by Josh Nass, KI6NAZ and his no license wife, Leah:
Gifts for hams on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=1EVNK5QVUQF5S
(HRCC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)
Ham Radio Minute: Get outside with your radio, you might like it.
Leah talks about her days of Christmas posts on Facebook.
Check out the merch on www.hamtactical.com
Podcast reviews: We feature podcast reviews and talk about the Anytone 878 and antennas around a steel roof.
Emails: We respond to emails and talk about ham radio etiquette on nets, bands and 146.520. We touch on privacy with a call sign and ham radio translations of movie lines trivia. Email Leah at Leah@hamtactical.com
Drinks: We’re drinking Trader Joe’s new prebottled Old Fashioneds with Luxardo cherries and giving a review that is probably too long.
Technician Crash Course: Leah finishes another technician test. Listen to find out how she did.
Leah’s Question Corner: Can you get a ham radio license with a felony on your record? Here’s what the FCC has to say:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jg7YsAFlGAnUK6Rqs9LA_1ZHWpDITow2/view
HRCC friends, please weigh in.
Show Topic: Why now is the best time to be a ham radio operator.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have alot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us! You can email Leah with shirt ideas and show ideas at Leah@hamtactical.com
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOqSteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASgMFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
A couple of MASSIVE questions I have been getting... "How far can my radio get out?" and "Why don't I hear anything on my radio?!"
Also, random straw goat violence? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4vle_goat
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have alot of fun kaking it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us! You can email Leah with shirt ideas and show ideas at Leah@hamtactical.com
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOqSteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASgMFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Breaking news. The FCC just filed a citation with Rugged Radios based on six of the radios they market and sell. In addition we talk about digital modes off the beaten path. We read your reviews and emails and Leah continues her Technician licens practice tests.
Link the FCC citation to Rugged radio: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/420882247046922240/781333966493843466/DA-20-1395A1.pdf
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourseAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOqSteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASgMFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
When is the right to build your own gear? Want to know how to improve your radio output audio on the cheap? And Leah continues her journey to the ham radio technician license exam! Today on the Ham Radio Cracsh Course Podcast! Thanks for listening!
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourseAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOqSteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASgMFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
There are a great number of ham radio antennas you can build yourself for very little out of pocket. Patrons Pick November! Lets talk about antennas you can make at home.
Antenna building tools and material: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=31MCW4TN2DNR1
As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases
Looking for high quality camera gear that can also haul your radios and antennas? Consider Peak Design. I have been using their gear for year now and it is really top quality. https://bit.ly/3nqFgAN
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourseAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Continuing the Antennas of November, Leah and Josh talk about why the antenna is the heart of your ham radio shack. We talk about throw lines and throw weights for portable operations. We read your reviews and emails and Leah continues her Technician license test journey.
Looking for high quality camera gear that can also haul your radios and antennas? Consider Peak Design. I have been using their gear for year now and it is really top quality. https://bit.ly/3nqFgAN
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourseAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Today we cover the need for CRAZY USB cables. iTunes reviews that ask for CB radios coverage. Leah is coming out strong on a new technician practice test. And how to get started in ham radio in 2020. Protip, if you wait till the end, we have a bit of a cathartic moment. I hope you are all hanging in there. Play ham radio, its an amazing stress reliever
Beverage this week: Half Acre Beer Co. Big Hugz Imperial Stout Bewed with coffee & vanilla. Josh comments: Its a very approachable beer for those looking to try something a bit "big" without being too strong. Leah comments: Coffee and vanilla forward. Highly drinkable. A very drinkable beer for Leah that is what she believes a stout should taste like. Wonderful label art.
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Interested in fox hunting? Check out http://www.homingin.com/
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:
ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOq
SteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/
ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASg
MFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Is the antenna analyzer one of the best pieces of kit? I think so, the analyzer has bailed me out a ton of times. Also lets talk about the production of Phantom Signals on the Science Channel. I was on it and considered and expert. https://www.thebruery.com/products/black-tuesday-2020
The Black Tuesday beer: https://www.thebruery.com/products/black-tuesday-2020
Want to give use a review? Hit us up on iTunes. We appreciate it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852
Robert Goren knows too much: https://lawandorder.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Goren
Interested in fox hunting? Check out http://www.homingin.com/
Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com
Getting started in ham radio: https://youtu.be/bSF-q_qaqqg
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourseAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Current Shack Config:ICOM 7300: https://amzn.to/2sVdpOqSteppIR 3E Yagi: https://consumer.steppir.com/shop/horizontal-antennas/3-element-antenna-products/3-element-yagi-antenna-with-30-40-loop-dipole-adder/ICOM 2730a: https://amzn.to/2JqrASgMFJ-4230DMP: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4230DMP
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+courseDiscord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDTFacebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQTwitter......................► https://twitter.com/HoshnasiInstagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasiSnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncdFacebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101