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 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Ultimate SHTF 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 what’s up with these Chinese radios, how far you’re willing to go for self defense and the ultimate SHTF Radio.
Ham Radio Minute: What’s up with these Chinese radios?
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Ask yourself how you’re willing to defend yourself
https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/1554mip/nonlethal_weapons_vs_surrender/
Show Topic: Ultimate SHTF Radio
C Crane Skywave SSB: https://amzn.to/44Vn1sC
GP-7 Shortwave FM/AM: https://countycomm.com/collections/radio/products/countycomm-gp-5-ssb-general-purpose-radio
Yaeu FX-6: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007681
ICOM IC-705: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-017149
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:
Casa Bonita Updates: https://kdvr.com/news/local/casa-bonita-employees-demand-answers-start-petition/
https://www.casabonitadenver.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDY1nbD-oXs
Piglet Radio Club: https://www.pigletradio.org/home
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 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Finance Bros Want Your Frequencies
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
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 you don’t need to be fast with CW, Heatwave Preparedness and commercial interests expanding their reach into shortwave radios.
For the secret word, go to this page at Alpha Antenna and tell us what the minimum combined length of the gutter and downspouts should be for the HOA Buster HF Emcomm Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/
Giveaway winner Andrew Lynch of Woodlands Texas!
Ham Radio Minute: You don’t need to fast to play CW
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Heat Wave Power Outage Preparedness
https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/14xdbdz/excellent_article_about_surviving_heatwave_in_a/
https://heatmap.news/climate/heat-wave-blackout-power-outage
Show Topic: Commercial Threats To Ham Radio
https://www.arrl.org/news/commercial-interests-petition-fcc-for-high-power-allocation-on-shortwave-spectrum
https://spectrum.ieee.org/wall-street-tries-shortwave-radio-to-make-highfrequency-trades-across-the-atlantic
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:
Charlene’s Radio Shack Link: https://www.radioshack.com/
Russ’s links: https://www.ready.gov/summer-ready ,
Misha’s Link: https://www.rac.ca/rac-0-30-mhz-band-plan/
Amanda’s QSL Cards: http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/
Shack Tool Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=39T1O17SZ4D0G
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 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Is Ham Radio a Service, Hobby or Tool? + Last Week of Alpha Antenna Giveaway
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
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 spurious emissions, 4th of July Preparedness and whether ham radio is a service, hobby or tool.
For the secret word, go to this page at Alpha Antenna and tell us what the minimum combined length of the gutter and downspouts should be for the HOA Buster HF Emcomm Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/
Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle/pXRcQXvM2UBbbujy7
Ham Radio Minute: Filthy No Good Spurious Emissions
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: 4th of July Disasters
https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/14sa8rb/small_story_about_4th_fire/
Show Topic: Is Ham Radio a Service, Hobby or a Tool?
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:
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 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Alpha Antenna Giveaway and Post Field Day Reports!
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
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 Field Day Reports, hiding your preps and mic and headphone adapters.
Go to this page at Alpha Antenna and find the bolded word in the product description and then enter the giveaway! https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/
Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle/pXRcQXvM2UBbbujy7
Ham Radio Minute: Mic and headphone adapters.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Hide Preps in Your House
https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/vyswsr/hidden_prep_hiding_spots_do_you_have_any_where/
Show Topic: Post Field Day Reports
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:
Hard Road to Hoe from Chris B - https://youtu.be/B0aUnRhXZl8
Ham Radio Laptop suggestions from Theodore - https://amzn.to/3Xveev2 and https://cutiepi.io/
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 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Solo Field Day Tips and Alpha Antenna Giveaway!
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
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 field day and how to secure your car kept emergency preps.
Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle/pXRcQXvM2UBbbujy7
Ham Radio Minute: Talking about Field Day
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Hiding Preps in your car. https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/qo5v06/preps_stolen_out_of_car/
Show Topic: Solo Field Day Tips
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:
Radio Shack - https://g.co/kgs/xy623S
Framework Laptop - https://frame.work/
Framework Laptop SDR - https://kc4vjo.org/2023/05/how-to-make-an-sdr-expansion-card-for-a-framework-laptop
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)
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Endless Search For The Perfect Ham Radio Laptop
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 technicians should get on 10m and 6m for field day, how talk about prepping on dates and the endless search for the perfect ham radio laptop.
Ham Radio Minute: Technicians get on 10m and 6m for field day
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Prepper dating tips. https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/14b95hy/kind_of_ruined_my_date_because_of_prepping/
Show Topic: The Perfect Ham Radio Laptop
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:
Give it the beans air freshener: https://donut.media/products/beans-can-air-freshener?utm_content=Facebook_UA&utm_source=facebook&variant=39677457236073&fbclid=IwAR2b0hv8cPJc9MpYA3tVes62ENhUH72aJGEhQ9aG1AH5c19_xymyMirrrIY_aem_th_AfRaGrbJa8DZGbQxGckprxHImdr7mSlAYcmhC9JAuI5TPhQMvfCII8TVK26uuziFcnCNoatj81dGczAzKOE3P2sX&utm_medium=paid&campaign_id=23854911663490438&ad_id=23854911663650438
CPA Test Passing Rates: https://www.gleim.com/cpa-review/exam-pass-rates/
European Ham Fair: http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.de/
2023-2027 General Class Gordon West
https://amzn.to/3pdcp9t
Hamstudy for new questions.
https://hamstudy.org/general2023
For N3FJP users. Can't find your key email list for your loggers?
You can visit, https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
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 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): New Ham Foundations
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 visiting different Field Day events, the worst of SHTF fiction and new ham foundations.
Ham Radio Minute: Visit different Field Day events.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: The worst SHTF fiction.
https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/1441fqr/what_boils_your_oil_when_you_readwatch_shtf/
Show Topic: New Ham Foundations
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:
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 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Day 1 with a Motorola 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 Josh being lazy about wire antennas, summer preparedness and day one with a Motorola radio.
Ham Radio Minute: Laziness about wire antennas
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Preparedness for the summer
https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/13xoxue/quick_reminder_to_get_supplies_ready_for_the/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353587
Show Topic: Day one is a Motorola Radio
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:
Good Food for Camp and Trail: All-Natural Recipes for Delicious Meals Outdoors by Dorcas Miller https://amzn.to/3CalJxE
Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling by Alan Kesselheim https://amzn.to/3qiZ6EB
The Well-Fed Backpacker by June Fleming https://amzn.to/3qiZd2Z
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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Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): New Hamfest Tips
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 opinions about radios you know nothing about, the best freeze dried foods and new hamfest tips.
Ham Radio Minute: Opinions about radios you know nothing about.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: 5 squirrel frozen foods. https://www.cleverhiker.com/best-freeze-dried-meals
Show Topic: Josh’s Best Hamfest Tips
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:
Charlene’s Big Wheat: http://tinyurl.com/BiggieShreddedwheat
Andrew’s Gear List:
(tr)uSDX (https://dl2man.de)
DL1DN battery case add on (https://newdiytech.com/products/tr-usdx-usdx-transceiver-external-battery-case-kit-by-david-dl1dn)
-Allows for (tr)uSDX to use 3 14500 batteries
TYT UV-88 with USB-C battery pack
Spark Plug 50w antenna bundle kit (https://www.sparkpluggear.com/shop/p/the-bundle-starter-pack)
-Includes 50W Spark Plug antenna, 25' of rig-174/u coax, Wire Winder
Various Connectors
Custom made winders that my wife made. Holds wire for 15/20/40m
Goture 7.2m Fishing Rod/mast (https://a.co/d/07R1W3D)
Lumintop CL2 Lantern (https://lumintoplighting.com/products/lumintop-cl2-650-lumens-usb-type-c-rechargeable-camping-lantern-165)
- On board usb-c charging can help charge the 14500 batteries for the (tr)uSDX
Anker power bank (https://a.co/d/4XkLKng)
Oontz Angle 3 Speaker (https://a.co/d/gNvonsP)
USB-c/ Lighting/ AUX Cables
14500 batteries (https://lumintoplighting.com/products/lumintop-14500-usb-type-c-rechargeable-li-ion-battery-37v-920mah-179)
Spark plug 100W antenna kit: https://www.sparkpluggear.com/shop/p/the-bundle-starter-pack-sdw77
Jalama Beach: https://www.countyofsb.org/638/Jalama-Beach
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
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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 May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Beginner Ham Radio Projects
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 using google, gardening tips, and beginner ham radio projects.
Ham Radio Minute: It’s going to get hard, get ready to google
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radio Test Study with Leah
HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org
Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622
Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links
-Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO
-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf
-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j
Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20
Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast 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!
Preparedness Corner: Gardening tips.
Show Topic: Beginner Ham Radio Projects
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:
ARRL Survey from Nathan: https://www.arrl.org/dues-survey
It’s It from Rob: https://www.itsiticecream.com/variety-pack
GoFundMe for Amanda: https://gofund.me/77ecf329
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)