Ham Radio 2.0

Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Specials for this weekend and the upcoming month of March, plus some giveaways and hamfest events. Check the links below!MERCH! http://shop.hamradio2.comRadioddity Flash Sale: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/flash-sale/products/xiegu-g90-hf-transceiverRadioddity Discount Code: https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnstonMy Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0MTC Mailer: https://tinyurl.com/yb88zvkkQSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comHam Radio Prep: https://hamradioprep.comDisount Code: jason20HRO Giveaway: https://www.hamradio.com/50/Gigaparts Giveaway: https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes

Ham Radio vs Walkie Talkie, what a strange topic of discussion. But this is a term that is often searched on YouTube, so today I was explain the differences between a Ham Radio, a Handheld Ham Radio HT, and a Walkie Talkie.

After some events at the US Capitol the FCC issued a statement, warning us not to use airwaves for illegal activity. PLUS they want to start charging a $35 fee for Ham Radio Licenses. Today I meet with the YouTubers Bunch to discuss these new topics.FCC Notice: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-73A1.pdfBe sure and subscribe to these great channels:K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuffKyle - AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0zSevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1DX Commander - https://www.youtube.com/user/m0mcxGoodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors - https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamradiobeesoutdoorsTemporarily Offline - https://youtube.com/temporarilyofflineHam Radio TV - https://www.youtube.com/hamradiotvK6ARK Portable Radio - https://www.youtube.com/user/Vector511c

This is an After Chat, following the Texas Snowmegeddon Livestream from Sunday, Feb 21

This week was the Texas Snowmageddon - The first Winter Storm of 2021 and it was a record-breaking event for weather all across Texas. We saw record lows temps, record snowfall, and record outages of power, water and communications.What did I learn? What can WE learn from this? Were we not prepared? How can we become more prepared for future events and more Self Reliant?Tonight I will share my thoughts about this event, the Winter Storm 2021 experiences I had this past week, and how I plan to prepare for them next time. Your input and thoughts are welcome!

Thanks for stopping by! Here are the Weekly Specials and Shopping Deals for the weekend of Feb 19th, plus links to some important, upcoming events!R&L: http://www.randl.comMTC Mailer: https://tinyurl.com/yb94u7nwAmerican Radio Supply Coupon: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vo4crQSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comK9JEB Kits: https://k9jeb.comBridgecom Giveaway: https://wn.nr/TYJMhzMERCH and Antennas: http://shop.hamradio2.comAA0Z for Ham Radio Trivia: https://youtu.be/fodci5Flk1Y

What are the differences between the Wouxun UV9(x) models of HT Radios for Ham Radio?Wouxun Models: (Affiliate Links can earn commissions)KG-UV8D: http://hr2.li/ml2ekKG-UV9D: http://hr2.li/7zgg3KG-UV9D-MATE: http://hr2.li/jrvnxKG-UV9P: http://hr2.li/guv3qKG-UV9T: https://amzn.to/3pCgoGGKG-UV9K: http://hr2.li/rg6ydKG-UV8H: http://hr2.li/3x4ul

Evaluation of uBlox GPS Receivers Performance by John Ackermann, N8UR (TAPR) - TAPR Digital Communications Conference

HamSCI PSWS Control Software and Database - Personal Space Weather Station - by Bill Engelke, AB4EJ (University of Alabama)

Ham Radio vs CB, Citizen's Band Radio - Ham Radio compared to CB frequencies and modes - which ones is better? Today let's talk about both of them, how they compare, and the features of each.

Tonight I welcome Hayden from Ham Radio DX onto the Livestream and we will be talking about connecting the Icom IC-705 to WSJT-x and using it with FT8. In the latest firmware update for the IC-705, which is version 1.20, there is a "preset" for FT8. Are you using it? What settings should be used on the IC-705 and WSJT-x itself? Let's find out together.Links for this episode:Ham Radio DX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hamradiodxGospel Socks: https://gospelsocks.comQSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comKA6LMS Special Event: https://youtu.be/TsVlzBMJz2A

This weekend is the Virtual HAMCATION event that normally takes place in Orlando, but was updated this year. Take a look at the video for information regarding the Hamcation QSO Party which starts today, and the shopping deals I have found for this weekend! HURRY!Hamcation: https://www.hamcation.com/special-event-stationFlexRadio: https://www.flexradio.com/products/categories/signature-series-radiosGigaparts: https://www.gigaparts.com/weekly-specials-at-gigapartsBridgecom Deals: Anytone D878 - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/anytone-hts/products/anytone-at-d878uv-plus-bluetooth-gps-programming-cable-with-support?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbAnytone D878 Package: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/anytone-hts/products/anytone-at-d878uv-plus-w-skybridge-dual-band-digital-hotspot?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbXiegu G90 Bundle: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/products/xiegu-g90-hf-transceiver?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbAnytone D578 with free antenna: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/amateur-mobile-radios/products/a

Why are we not all in ORLANDO right now?? Come hang with us for the February Edition of HAM RADIO HAPPY HOUR! We can drink to our woes of not being at HAMCATION!

Happy Friday! Here are some Ham Radio Shopping deals that I have found for this weekend. Enjoy!R&L: http://www.randl.comRadioddity RW3: https://www.radioddity.com/products/raddy-rw3Radioddity Discount Code: http://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnstonAmerican Radio Supply: https://tinyurl.com/y4fr94jmBridgecom Giveaway: https://wn.nr/RbUAhDXiegu G90: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/hf-radios-and-accessories/products/xiegu-g90-hf-transceiver?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbBioenno: https://www.bioennopower.comHam Radio Prep: https://hamradioprep.com 20% off Discount Code: Jason20Ed Fong Antennas: https://tinyurl.com/y56vg2pfHam Radio 2.0 Hoodies: https://tinyurl.com/y4vx5zvbHam Radio Happy Hour! https://youtu.be/KOAXuchxFFQ

Ham Radio vs GMRS - Ham Radio compared to GMRS frequencies and modes - which ones is better? Today let's talk about both of them, how they compare, and the features of each.GMRS HTs: https://kit.co/kc5hwb/best-handheld-gmrs-radio-2021Ham Radio HTs: https://kit.co/kc5hwb/best-handheld-ham-radio-2021

Replay of my Lunchtime Livestream where I will welcome YOU, the viewer, onto the stream for this week's edition of my Lunchtime Livestream. 

Winter Field Day 2021 was AWESOME! We had some special guests with us, including Frank KG5AHJ, Mike K8MRD, Bob W2CYK and several others from our KN5TR Club. Check the links below for other videos from this same event.K8MRD: https://youtu.be/jQ12nugpH_g

Happy Friday! Here are your Ham Radio shopping deals for the weekend of February 5th, 2021.R&L: http://www.randl.comBridgecom Giveaway: https://wn.nr/RbUAhDQSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comDX Commander Antennas: https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/store/productsBioenno Batteries: https://www.bioennopower.comMY Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0Buy Two Way Radios: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/consumer/frs-gmrs-radios.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=dVVPbGl2K2tzVDA9&ats=bHdLSkJuKyttWFU9MERCH! http://shop.hamradio2.com

New for 2021, the Best GMRS Handheld Radios, list and comparisons, for the GMRS Radio service. Best GMRS Handheld Radio review list below.Affiliate Links can earn commissions on qualifying items:Midland X-Talker T10 - https://www.buytwowayradios.com/midland-x-talker-t10.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=dVVPbGl2K2tzVDA9&ats=bHdLSkJuKyttWFU9BTECH GMRS-V1 - https://amzn.to/2YGBp8hWouxun KG-805G - https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-805g.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=dVVPbGl2K2tzVDA9&ats=bHdLSkJuKyttWFU9Retevis RB26 - https://amzn.to/39HWV2UMidland T290 - https://www.buytwowayradios.com/midland-t290vp4.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=dVVPbGl2K2tzVDA9&ats=bHdLSkJuKyttWFU9Motorola T800 - https://www.buytwowayradios.com/motorola-talkabout-t800-two-way-radio.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=dVVPbGl2K2tzVDA9&ats=bHdLSkJuKyttWFU9

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is back for March 2021! Today I get to sit down with Eric, 4Z1UG from the QSO Today Podcast and we get the latest info on the upcoming QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, which is coming up in a couple of months.Register here! - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com