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 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/
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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
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 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
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 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!
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Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
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, Leah asks why they don’t make class restricted radios.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Vodka club sodas with Liquid IV and Tito’s.
Sodastream: https://amzn.to/35uCeV8
Liquid IV: https://amzn.to/35y87vX
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Pick a connector already.
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:
Anderson Powerpole Crimper: https://amzn.to/2Sdp7EQ
Anderson Powerpole: https://amzn.to/3gB5kHi
Poppy seeds: https://amzn.to/3zyDOTD
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Early warning signs for natural disasters. https://www.science101.com/natures-warning-signs-danger-disaster/
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:
Prepcomm DMX-40: https://preppcomm.com/dmx-40-transceiver-2/
Meat eater Podcast Laos Escape: https://www.stitcher.com/show/meateater-podcast-with-steven-rinella-hunting-fishing-wildlife/episode/ep-277-driving-squirrels-with-the-hmong-84695912
Audible: https://amzn.to/2TKdrtD
Michael Burnnet’s Fast Track Technician: https://amzn.to/2TE89Qe
Ham Radio for Dummies: https://amzn.to/3iRl7o8
Scout75 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Scout75
General License Prep: Leah, upon the suggestion of Greg, actually takes a moment to think about the questions.
Show Topic: Josh talks about what ham radios he would buy if he was starting at the beginning.
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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Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
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, Leah asks why they don’t make class restricted radios.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… The Dude’s D’Spare Imperial Stout Aged in Red Wine Barrels and Founders Brewing CBS Imperiod Stout Brewed with Chocolate and Coffee Aged in Maple Syrup-Bourbon Barrels.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Be comfortable but set lofty goals for Field Day.
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:
Nintendo Switch: https://amzn.to/35aP6Qc
Nintendo Labo: https://amzn.to/2ThVL8k
Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3iCB01I
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: What documents do you need to store in a fireproof safe for emergencies?
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:
QRP Cricket Kit: http://www.4sqrp.com/cricket40.php
Hilltoppers CW Kit: http://www.4sqrp.com/Hilltopper-40.php
TN07 Eave Antennas: https://tn07.com/imd107-hoa-special-virtually-invisible-eave-antenna
Modulated Light: http://www.modulatedlight.org/
General License Prep: Leah listens to HRCC Discord member Gark and takes a shot of beer every time she gets a question wrong.
Show Topic: Leah ponders why they don’t make license class restricted radios and Josh initially disagrees, and like always, eventually realizes she is right.
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
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Connect with Us:
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Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
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Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Field Day 2021 Bonus Points
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 talks bonus points and band plans for Field Day and Leah talks about frugal preparedness containers.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Uinita Brewing Peppermint Patty Limited Release Pastry Stout with Lactose.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Coordinate a band plan for Field Day.
Josh Hits up the HRO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-xG09Hhtpw&lc=Ugx7hzF9w-QFMKF0QSx4AaABAg
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:
Inversion table: https://amzn.to/3uNFapR
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Where to get inexpensive water drums and other prep containers.
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:
Westerbilly ranch: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25518211?source_impression_id=p3_1622221152_CA%2B%2FO6hnhnSqfT4E&guests=1&adults=1
GPS track and lessons learned from Kim’s trip at https://cary.cx
Ham-Solo: https://youtube.com/channel/UCbfKAB3z7-RjEcvvWusyq-g
Michigan Sauce Recipe: https://homeinthefingerlakes.com/northern-new-york-michigan-sauce-recipe/
Fort Wayne Radio Club website: https://fwrc.info/2021/05/21/two-meter-classic-sprint/
200 Meters & Down: The Story of Amateur Radio: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/200-meters--down-the-story-of-amateur-radio_clinton-desoto/843213/#edition=3441606
Titan Missile Museum: http://titanmissilemuseum.org/
Lindenblad Antenna for 2m: https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/An-EZ-Lindenblad-Antenna-for-2-Meters2.pdf
Hammock Radio: www.hammockradio.com
General License Prep: Leah takes on the general test and doesn’t remember how to do math.
Show Topic: Josh talks about Field Day bonus points.
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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Connect with Us:
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Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
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Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
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 talks Field Day tips, Leah talks about emergency preparedness drills with the family.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Ranch Water from long time HRCC friend Charlie! Thank you Charlie!
Buy online here: https://loneriverbevco.com
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Logging on Field Day 2021. HMRS, N3JFP, Ham Radio Deluxe, N1MM.
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:
We’re using Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch as a summer school homeschooling program. Fish, Fossils, Art, Reading, Math and Finance in a fun package.
Nintendo Switch: https://amzn.to/3bX3lfe
Animal Crossing: https://amzn.to/3hU8rwu
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Run drills with your family, especially your young kids, for possible disaster scenarios.
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:
The Lakehouse in San Marcos, CA - https://www.lakehousehotelandresort.com
Stone Brewing Restaurant - https://www.stonebrewing.com/visit/bistros/escondido
Biosphere 2 - https://biosphere2.org/front-page
History of Kitazawa Seed Company - https://www.berkeleyside.org/2021/05/25/kitazawa-seed-company-oakland-asian-american-traditional-seeds
Buy Seeds from Kitazawa - https://www.kitazawaseed.com/
General License Prep: Leah takes on the general test and doesn’t know what the A-Index is.
Show Topic: Josh talks about Field Day 2021 tips.
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
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Connect with Us:
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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 May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
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 talks about building up towards field day, power supplies for ham radio and Leah talks about keeping critical documents.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… The Bruery’s Mischief Hoppy Belgian-Style Ale.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Power supplies missing from ham radios and videos about them.
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:
Peak Design Bag - https://www.peakdesign.com/?rfsn=2689186.af2375
Virtual Timer: https://amzn.to/3vdeK1W
Dementia Clock: https://amzn.to/3ozBZkp
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah talks about securing critical documents in case of emergency.
Fireproof Waterproof Document File: https://amzn.to/3v7DiJR
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:
Charles phonetic alphabet used by police/first responders (Linked here:
https://www.police1.com/communications/articles/the-police-alphabet-an-important-language-for-leos-YEwuPNi2NsYGlvVh/
WWII-era US ‘Able-Baker’ phonetic alphabet (Linked here, note that it includes “sugar”: https://36thair3ad.homestead.com/PhoaneticAlphabet.html)
Veritasium made a video about "learned helplessness” https://youtu.be/YMPzDiraNnA
Frank, smoking master, of Tank Radio YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TankRadio
Makeitnfixit: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFyT1Cn2GJcAdD2UOR1vE8w
Beepless Microwave: https://amzn.to/3oAXxgk
General License Prep: Leah takes on the general test and gets repeatedly stumped.
Show Topic: Josh talks ponders if ham radio needs to be rebranded.
This topic was inspired by the ICQ Ham Radio Podcast: https://www.icqpodcast.com/download-the-show/2021/5/9/icq-podcast-episode-350-does-ham-radio-need-to-rebrand
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)
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