Ham Radio 2.0

On tonight's livestream we will talk about our plans for next weekend at the Moore Expo in Springfield, MOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

This is one of my favorite shows every year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I've read this entire series and I have enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, which I hope will be released later in 2024. I wanted to make a video about this series because it involves Ham Radio inside of lots of the stories that happen throughout all of the books. Thanks to  @angery-american  for this series.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off of all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables - Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.You can find all of the books here: https://amzn.to/3vuHk4aItems mentioned in this video:Grilliput Grill - https://amzn.to/43BgWSUEberlestock Bags: https://eberlestock.com My EDC Bag: https://eberlestock.com/products/switchblade?_pos=1&_sid=f0da0a5b5&_ss=rRite-in-the-Rain pads: https://amzn.to/3PzOSt9 MSR Miniworks Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3TUvCte Foraging Book: https://amzn.to/4cwDCrwBecome a supporter of this podc

I picked up a new FlexRadio Maestro-C, the latest version of their Maestro control console with some exciting new updates. Join me as I welcome Michael Walker onto the Livestream to talk about this new devices and its features.Link to Maestro-C: https://www.flexradio.com/products/maestro-control-console-flex-6000/?aff=2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got some items from Temu that are Ham Radio related but also a few video tools that I will be using soon. Let's check out this grab-bag mystery box that I got from them! Download Temu App to get a $100 Coupon Bundle: https://temu.to/m/u4sxf7lz5ta or search my code【dkj9278】on Temu App to claim.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join me for some fabulous FT8 during the Solar Eclipse QSO Party, 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight's livestream will be somewhat unique. I have a few new items to share with you all, Plus we will share links to support Jim, W6LG, with his ongoing health issues. We will have an auction for an antenna, where all proceeds go to Jim. Stop by and join us tonightPayPal link for Jim: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F559TA6NT8QRUEbay Auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116136380709QuirkyQRP Notebook with my logo: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1710785939/ham-radio-20-hardcover-quick-reference?etsrc=sdtW0AEZ FT* Battery with my logo: https://w0aez.com/products/hr2-bp-y14l-complete?ref=367merwkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

A Russian Citizen, who is a Ham Radio operator, was arrested for using an FM transmitter to broadcast anti-war podcasts and videos. Let's take a look at this story:SPONSOR: Get your FIRST License or UPGRADE from https://hamradioprep.com and save 20% with code jason20Links in video:https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2024/03/09/a-lonely-radio-nerd-a-poet-vladimir-putins-crackdown-sweeps-up-ordinary-russians/https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-europe-moscow-347cf5d867eb34b1e8469f942685b673Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got this story from an email list at a local club in my area. Have you ever heard GMRS users or callsigns on any of your Ham Radio repeaters in your area? If so, how did you handle it? Here are my thoughts...SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all license and training classes with code jason20 at https://hamradioprep.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight I welcome Richard from Main Trading Company onto the Livestream to talk about the BIG NEWS he has been hinting towards for the last few months. It's finally here! We will get the full story on the livestream tonight, so be sure to tune in! Website: https://www.mtcradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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POTA with a new antenna from Chameleon Antennas, that they are calling the CHA LEFS (Lightweight End-Fed Sloper) 4010. Let's take a look and see how it works.Link: https://www.gigaparts.com/chameleon-antennas-cha-lefs-4010-lightweight-end-fed-sloper.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Is Ham Radio boring or are you just looking in the wrong place? What is the point of using the radio at all? Which service might be best? Why choose Ham Radio? This is a Reddit article that I found with some good insights into Ham Radio, and some misconceptions that I want to clear up. Enjoy!SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all courses with coupon code JASON20 at https://hamradioprep.comLink to Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/3pk5wm/no_other_way_to_say_this_amateur_radio_is_a/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got a chance to tour the new Gigaparts store during the week of their soft opening, a few days before their Grand Opening in March of 2024. Let's take a look!My Gigaparts Pages:5% off at this page: https://hr2.li/gigaparts10% off at this page: https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

What is the best mobile HF Radio that you can get right now for your car? This is a list of my top 5 Mobile HF Ham Radios that are 100-watt versions. Some lower power radios are also available, but this list is my top 5 for 100-watt Mobile Ham Radios.SPONSOR: Save 10% off of all M&P Coax with the code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cableshttps://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/ts_480/https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&encProdID=8CBB7C4BDBAF40129AD4253A4987523Chttps://www.universal-radio.com/CAtalog/hamhf/0700.htmlhttps://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-891-hf-6m-transceiver.html 5. https://www.gigaparts.com/icom-ic-7100.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

So yes, I turn 50 today, can you believe it? I don't really believe it, but here we are. In honor of 50 years on this planet, Gigaparts is offering 50% off of several items today, but it will be for a LIMITED TIME, so you must act quickly! Plan to watch this livestream because once the streams ends, the sales end too.Check these daily deals at Gigapartshttps://hr2.li/gigaparts - Save 5% off of everything on this page with code KC5HWBhttps://hr2.li/cables - Save 10% off of everything on this page with code HR2CABLESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I am not sure how legal this radio is, so you might want to get it before it is gone. Talkpod reached out to me and said they fixed the spurious emissions of their older 5-watt model and they wanted me to test this one. GUESS WHAT!! Watch the video to see if it works...SPONSOR: Bring all of your projects to life with https://pcbway.comLink to radio - https://amzn.to/3VoGwbyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

WPSD has been around for a while and I have the privilege of inviting Chip, W0CHP, onto the livestream to talk about this software. Chip is the creator of this software, and they are used in multiple hotspots, so let's find out more about this great software tonight! BridgecomSkybridge Max Hotspot: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/hotspots/products/skybridge-max?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join us at 9pm CDT (02:00 UTC Saturday) for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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