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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Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Lets give thanks to some of the many hams that have helped save lives during emergency situations. Pay attention to some of the reoccuring themes as we walk through these emergencies.
Sources:
SOTA climber helped by ham radio http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-call-s...
AF6D - Big Bear Ham saves traped 4x4 enthusiats in Big Bear https://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/in...
Catalina Island ham saves fallen hiker https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/lo...
Hams Deploy to Puerto Rico https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/27/us/pue...
https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com/...
Hams help relay information during a fire https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com...
Hams help during Katrina http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9228945/ns/...
Hams help 12 yo girl in camping party https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/br...
SOTA hike confirmed Nov. 9th Mt. Pacifico https://bit.ly/2WXrkAz
GIVEAWAY TIME! https://youtu.be/fqN0OEeVNL8
The Amazon Astore is BACK! If you're interested in my recommended gear, please check it out. https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc...
As an Amazon Associate I Earn From Qualifying Purchases
At the Japan Amateur Radio show ICOM has unveiled a NEW VHF/UHF/HF portable radio. The IC-705. Lets talk about it!
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
QuirkyQRP is doing a $5.00 off coupon for HRCC use "QUIRKYQRPHRCC" at checkout. https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHa...
Vornado 293 fan https://amzn.to/2YEMKTJ now endorsed by my ham shack!
ABBREE Antenna Testing video in the works: https://amzn.to/2ZvZugS
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/angryshoverbot
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
You've been operating on a repeater for a while now, but how do they work? We welcome Ham Radio DX from Australia to the HRCC to explain how repeaters work, how to set one up and how to maintain them as a repeater owner.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw
SOTA hike confirmed Nov. 9th Mt. Pacifico https://bit.ly/2WXrkAz
GIVEAWAY TIME! https://youtu.be/fqN0OEeVNL8
The Amazon Astore is BACK! If you're interested in my recommended gear, please check it out. https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I Earn From Qualifying Purchases
At the Japan Amateur Radio show ICOM has unveiled a NEW VHF/UHF/HF portable radio. The IC-705. Lets talk about it!
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
QuirkyQRP is doing a $5.00 off coupon for HRCC use "QUIRKYQRPHRCC" at checkout. https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHamRadios
Vornado 293 fan https://amzn.to/2YEMKTJ now endorsed by my ham shack!
ABBREE Antenna Testing video in the works: https://amzn.to/2ZvZugS
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/angryshoverbot
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
PATRONS PICK! What important terms should you know about amateur radio antennas? What are some popular easy antenna builds you can do at home? Lets talk all about it!
GIVEAWAY TIME! https://youtu.be/fqN0OEeVNL8
J-Pole Antenna Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pdiKu-V3J4
The Amazon Astore is BACK! If you're interested in my recommended gear, please check it out. https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I Earn From Qualifying Purchases
At the Japan Amateur Radio show ICOM has unveiled a NEW VHF/UHF/HF portable radio. The IC-705. Lets talk about it!
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
QuirkyQRP is doing a $5.00 off coupon for HRCC use "QUIRKYQRPHRCC" at checkout. https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHamRadios
Vornado 293 fan https://amzn.to/2YEMKTJ now endorsed by my ham shack!
ABBREE Antenna Testing video in the works: https://amzn.to/2ZvZugS
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/angryshoverbot
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Going back to the beginning a bit. How do you make a contact now that you have your technician license? We'll also talk about what to watch out for when you're on the air.
The Amazon Astore is BACK! If you're interested in my recommended gear, please check it out. https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc...
As an Amazon Associate I Earn From Qualifying Purchases
At the Japan Amateur Radio show ICOM has unveiled a NEW VHF/UHF/HF portable radio. The IC-705. Lets talk about it!
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
QuirkyQRP is doing a $5.00 off coupon for HRCC use "QUIRKYQRPHRCC" at checkout. https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHa...
Vornado 293 fan https://amzn.to/2YEMKTJ now endorsed by my ham shack!
ABBREE Antenna Testing video in the works: https://amzn.to/2ZvZugS
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/angryshoverbot
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
You might be thinking, "I know how to carry my radio, put it on my belt!" Well, I'm going to add a bit more to it than that, particuarly how to use your HT when out and about to be an effective operator.
"Show me your shack" Contect details: Sarting NOW, post your shack (anything with your radio really) to the Discord #hrccshacks chat room and I'll pick a winner on next weeks show (07/26/19)!
Winner will
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
QuirkyQRP is doing a $5.00 off coupon for HRCC use "QUIRKYQRPHRCC" at checkout.
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
I get tons of messages from new hams asking questions. Lets go through those and your own questions live
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
One interesting aspect of ham radio is the exchanging of QSL cards to confirm a contact. These cards can mean alot of different things to many different people. Lets talk about making our own and how to use them.
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
A question you may have asked yourself, "Is my radio working? I don't hear anyone!" Or worse, you can hear other stations, but you don't know if they can hear you! Lets tackle this issue. This episode is a Patrons Picks! and was a selected topic by the supporters on Patreon, thank you for your support!
BridgeCom & HRCC AT-D878UV Plus Bluetooth Giveaway!
https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/pages/hrcc-anytone-878-plus-giveaway
Think about picking up an antenna analyzer and SDR: https://amzn.to/2EVZL4y
https://amzn.to/2WhJZGZ
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
Back to the stream roots a bit, lets have a good old fashion Q&A and play Connor's talk from Hamvention 2019, Ham Radio Satellites and DX Contesting!
Please consider supporting the HRCC through Patreon. Monthly newletters, stickers, private posts, Patrons Pick! and more: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Monthly newsletter, stickers, exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Welcome Rai Jairam to the HRCC https://www.qrz.com/db/N2RJ/
Ria was recently elected to the ARRL Hudson Division Director. What does this positon do? And what has Ria been up to in radio contesting?
I've got a public post on Patreon I'd like your thoughts on: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26381280
News:
HRCC & Friends meetup: https://www.facebook.com/events/656865511433081/
Get Ready for HOTA! hotels on the air: https://hotelsontheair.com/
Tom W5KUB is getting ready for HamVention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbPtYe0kHh4
Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Monthly newsletter, stickers, exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Interested in a SlinkTenna? https://t.co/0Yn1xqafG0
What radio should I buy? https://goo.gl/LupLWz
Get an SDR? https://goo.gl/2tWPBS
How to program repeaters into your radio https://goo.gl/opr3P7
Go Digital: https://goo.gl/H6yg2B
Setup FT8 https://goo.gl/RMBRrW
Setup JS8Call https://goo.gl/E3hJmg
Setup PSK31 https://goo.gl/PULVQG
Using PSKReporter www.PSKReporter.info
Emergency preparedness: https://goo.gl/EKvnvZ
Satellites for ham radio: https://goo.gl/mtW9ab
What Mobile radio should I get? https://goo.gl/cPznGU
How to use APRS https://goo.gl/brWMTH