Ham Radio 2.0

I recently setup a new HF rig in my Ford F-250 and along with it, the Tarheel HP-200 Screwdriver Antenna that I have had in my possession for a while. Let's take a look at the antenna and my mobile HF Radio setup.Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off of all coax items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesTarheel Designs - https://www.tarheeldesigns.comDigiRig Sound Interface - https://digirig.net/p/1/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I picked up the DigiRig DR-891 sound interface, which is specifically made for the Yaesu FT-891 radio. The FT-891 doesn't have its own built-in sound card, so this interface is a great step towards making the FT-891 plug-n-play. Let's take a look at how to set this up and how simple it is to make FT8 contacts from POTA with this DigiRig.Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all course with code jason20Links to items in video:DigiRig DR-891 - https://digirig.net/product/digirig-dr-891/p/1/Yaesu FT-891 - https://amzn.to/3ASD8NVReel POTAable Antenna - https://reelefhw.com/Panasonic FZ-G1 Toughpad - https://amzn.to/4cF3lwVBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I caught up with Joe at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024 - the ComJot CJ-1 Project is coming along nicely and is now available for purchase. Soon there will be 2 versions of this device - one that is fully integrated with Google, and one that has Google completely removed. Both will run Android 14 and both will have Dual Band, Part-90 2-way radios built in. This is going to be a fun project!Save 10% off at this link! - https://tait-radio.com/hamradio2-0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

On Friday, August 16 of this year, we met as a group at the Monte Sano State Park in Alabama before the Huntsville Hamfest. This is our 3rd year to do this type of meetup - myself and other YouTubers all gather and invite our audiences for a fun-filled day of POTA at the State Park. @AA0Z volunteered to cook lunch for everyone again this year, and asked for donations to cover food costs. All donation money received above and beyond expenses is being donated to the ARRL Teachers' Institute. During this livestream, we will offer a recap of that event, present Steve, K5ATA, with the earnings from this year, and learn more about the TI program at ARRL.Stop by to join us!Learn more about the Teachers' Institute here - https://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technologyDonate to Teachers institute - https://ARRL.org/givetostemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Updates to the Gigaparts Super Store in Huntsville, AL have been huge since it opened 5 months ago. Today I walk through the store again, seeing how many changes have happened since March of 2024 - it is now August 2024, so let's see how the store is doing!Save with my Gigaparts Links and Coupons:My Page - https://hr2.li/gigapartsSave 5% with codeKC5HWB Coax Page - https://hr2.li/cablesSave 10% with code HR2CABLESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Icom had a sample of the new ID-52A Plus DSTAR Radio at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024. Let's take a look...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

On Sunday night, after the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024, a small group of us went to a local brewpub for dinner and drinks. This is the livestream from that outing, where I ask people, "what was your favorite thing about this Hamfest?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Live from the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Unboxing the newest QRP Radio from Xiegu, the X6200.This video is sponsored by LDG Electronics - Save 10% off of all products during the 2024 Huntsville Hamfest.Link to radio - https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_350&products_id=76025Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Today Jason explorers the differences between the new Explorer POTA20 mast from Gigaparts and the Carbon-6 Mast from SOTAbeams.Save 10% off of all LDG Electronics gear at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend!Explorer POTA20 Mast - https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota20-portable-handheld-20-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-mast.htmlUse code K8MRD at checkoutCarbon-6 Mast - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/carbon-6-ultra-light-6-m-19-6-ft-mast/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join us tonight for the livestream to talk about a multitude of things - should I create another Facebook page for Ham Radio 2.0? As most of you know, my account was hacked earlier this year, then it was banned. After several hundred emails to Facebook, no reply was ever received. So I am thinking about creating a new Page for this channel.Also, if you haven't already, sign-up for my email list. The list it around 19,300 subscribers right now, and when it reaches 20,000, I will be giving away another HF radio. Sign-up here - https://hamradio2.com/email-signupWe will talk tonight about 2 of my other YouTube channels also. Come join us!Links from the livestream:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564416771407Packman Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@packmanofficialSignup for the email list: https://hamradio2.com/email-signupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I made a couple of videos about products that Temu sent me and they want you to install their app to get a $100 coupon that they offered to me, to give to you. But in my videos I said I would install the app onto a tablet or device that isn't my main EDC device, and maybe doesn't have any personal data on it. Well, according to this article and group, that is a good idea.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLinks from the video:Website: https://temuexposed.com/Twitter: https://x.com/TemuExposedDallas News Article: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/07/30/texas-has-the-tools-to-stop-temu-a-chinese-app/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

During our Yellowstone trip, we stopped off and activated Parks in several States, including Montana. The Buddistick Pro worked great for all of these activations because it sets up quickly, it doesn't require any stakes in the ground or wires in trees, and when it is packed up, it is very small and portable.This video is NOT sponsored - but you can find the Buddistock Pro at this link - https://www.buddipole.com/buddistick.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight I welcome the YouTubers onto the channel to talk about plans for the Huntsville Hamfest in a couple of weeks. For the last 2-3 years, we have done POTA at Monte Sano State Park on Friday before the Hamfest. We are doing it again this year. Come POTA with us on Friday, August 16th at US-1048. The Hamfest is Sat-Sun, so Friday is our hang-out time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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This is my EDC Bag for my go-to HT Ham Radio in 2024. Over the last year since I began carrying this bag, it has changed slightly - this is the latest rendition, at the time of this recording. Special thanks to  @KM4ACK  for this idea.Links in video:KM4ACK Video - https://youtu.be/qvt2DFH0R2s?si=baVQx9VK0l5wEc_gMaxpedition Beefy Pocket Bag - https://amzn.to/3LmHmzj4mil Zip Lock Bags: https://amzn.to/46pgHeZYaesu HT Power Cable: https://amzn.to/3LIn4AvSoltac Flashlights: https://www.soltacusa.comW0AEZ 5AH Battery: https://w0aez.com/products/bp-y14l-v6-yaesu-ft2-ft3-ft5-5ah-capacity-usb-c-charging-extended-run-time?ref=367merwkUSB Cables: https://amzn.to/3WnhUiASharkRF Openspot: https://www.sharkrf.comUSB Charging Bank with PD Output: https://amzn.to/3Srgm5MBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight I welcome Mark, N4BCD, back onto the livestream to talk about the upcoming Huntsville Hamfest next month. Make plans to join us!Trail Blazer Giveaway: https://wn.nr/m4CJAThMystery Boxes: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/mystery-boxesHuntsville Hamfest website: https://hamfest.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

This case for the Lilygo T-beam is one of the best and most versatile cases I have found for any Meshtastic device yet. Let's take a look at the case and all of its features.Website - https://www.tindie.com/stores/specfive/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Ham Radio Clubs can be both good and bad, but the bad ones often give a false narrative of what a club is, and they can drown-out the good ones.So why should you join a Ham Radio Club? And which ones are good? Let;s find some today...Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% on all products at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Another package from Temu! Let's see what they sent us this time!Download the Temu app using https://temu.to/m/u4d1zv1q4bq to get a $100 coupon bundle for free (for all users), Or search my code: dpq5884 in the Temu search-bar to claim*Special Gifts: Temu app new users can purchase one of my picks for ONLY $1 TODAY: https://temu.to/m/u4d1zv1q4bqItems mentioned in this video: Waterproof Two-way Radio $35.99 https://temu.to/m/uglx8hcldpe Emergency Survival Shelter Set $4.39 https://temu.to/m/u3aaalmaoju Emergency Medical Bag $7.79 https://temu.to/m/u2tvqdukwo0 Camping Storage Bag $15.09 https://temu.to/m/ujkuatvg9q5 Emergency Survival Shelter $4.69 https://temu.to/m/unc9q7ikfjv Radtel RT-590 EU Air Band Walkie Talkie Amateur Ham https://temu.to/m/ubw0101r8kp 2L Waterproof Bag $5.79 https://temu.to/m/ujkx7p2hanl Training Mat $16.49 https://temu.to/m/urfskp4pl0z 3L Vest Hydration Backpack $22.79 https://temu.to/m/uiei6bxfabhBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--204278