A special Ham Nation Bob Heil and Ray Novak join the crew to talk about what they have been up to and what they're looking forward to in the new year. Gordo has fresh Short Shots, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda tells us about upcoming events you should know about. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Joe's FM Radio Kit: https://amzn.to/3YGxWnS Raspbe...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Tonight we welcome Adam K6ARK to talk about how he develops his ham radio kits and the importance of 3D printing. Joe will have new tips on kit building, Gordo has a new short shots and Don introduced Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Adam's available kits: https://amzn.to/3X3IpIv (As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qua...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Tonight we talk with Pete Thompson KE5GGY from the Santa Net. Marvin & Mikel Turner join us to fill us in on the Winter Field Day update. Gordo is here with his Short Shots, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda talk about the upcoming events! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx The HRCC Intrepid DX Contest: https://www....
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Tonight we talk about Youth On The Air. Randy updates us on his Winlink journey. Joe has new kits, Don brings up the Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda talks to us about Skywarn. An absolutely packed show! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx The HRCC November Antenna Giveaway is LIVE: https://forms.gle/PphNer2fyx2Rk8Zx7 Intrepid DX Contest: https:...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min
On this packed Episode of Ham Nation we'll be talking to our friends Chip and Janey Margelli about their beautiful Thanksgiving ham radio tradition, Valerie is back to talk to the Intrepid DX Association about their upcoming contest, Randy will be sharing his experience with Vara Winlink and Don brings us an update from Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Tonight on Ham Nation we're celebrating Halloween! Gordo will give us his Pacificon Update, Don will be serving up Amateur Radio Newsline and Joe will share the lastest in amateur radio kit building! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule 100 years Collector ARRL Handbook: https://home.arrl.org/acti...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Tonight on Ham Nation we'll be talking with Kay Savetz, K6KJN from DLARC. We'll provide study material from Gordon West! Josh will wrap things up with a look at his portable CW key collection. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! http://archive.org/details/dlarc https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shogouki.ic705remote&hl=en_US&am...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Tonight on Ham Nation we'll be talking about the W5YI remote license testing process. Valorie is back to introduce us to Allan Batievsky a documentary director and his upcoming movie on amateur radio. Joe has a new interesting segment on kit build and Don will be here to bring us the latest Amateur Radio Newsline report. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min
What exactly is the Scratching Post and what does it have to do with ham radio? Well General Dailey KD4VVZ will fill us in. Also we're joined by Mike Walters W8ZY to discuss the ARRL Club Grants, Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG tells us the latest on online VE testing for ham radio licenses. Joe is back with his Huntsville Hamfest thoughts and NEW KITS! Gordo shares more Short Shots and Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and ...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Bob joins us again before the Huntsville Hamfest to talk about Teapots On The Air. Gordo Has some hot Short Shots. Val rejoins the crew to talk about their remote ham radio stations. Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and as always we take your questions LIVE. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Val's Remote Stations: https://beloud.us/ ARRL Te...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min
It's almost time for Huntsville Hamfest and Mark Brown joins us to talk all about. Gordo tells about portable battery options for ham radio operations. Don updates us on Young Ham Of The Year and Amanda talks with the YOTA Camp attendees. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireles...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Tonight we POTA! Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline, and Joe rounds out the show talking about his new kit radios and gear. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Young Ham Of The Year Nominations open! https://www.arnewsline.org/2022-yhoty-form https://www.arnewsline.org/prioryhoty Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/ Gordon West's Study Materi...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Tonight the crew talks about the busiest weekend in ham radio, Field Day? Gordo Brings us Short Shots of Field Days past and Amanda discusses Radiograms Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline, and Joe rounds out the show talking about Field Day kit radios and gear. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Young Ham Of The Year Nominations open! https://...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Tonight we speak with Andrea Slack K2EZ about amateur radio roving. What is it? How can you be effectively on the road making ham radio contacts? Gordo Brings us Short Shots, the crew talks about their experience with the first ARRL International Digital Contest and Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! That co...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Randy, Gordo & Josh recount their Hamvention experience and maybe talk about their favorite pickups. Don catches up with last years YHTY winner, shares Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda closes the show with a recent ARES activation Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! That cool badge Josh bought https://www.kd8lbs.com/badge-information/ Hamven...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Bob Heil is back tonight! We also have Mike Kalter Hamvention Spokesperson, Michael Brulo shares his experience in Skywarn, Gordo has new Shorts Shots and Don brings it home with Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Hamvention! https://hamvention.org/ SKYWARN training: https://www.weather.gov/skywarn/wfo_links Contest Unive...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Tonight Tim Duffy joins us to talk about Contest University this year at HamVention. Ray Novak shares his adventures, Randy is back to talk about his new antenna project, Gordo brings us HamVention short shorts and we round things out with Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Contest University: https://www.contestuniversit...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/hoshnasi The ARRL FIeld Services Manager Mike Walters W8ZY joins us to talk about the ARRL Foundation. Jocelyn Brault KD8VRX and Lee Hite K8CLI tell about the extended hours at the Voice Of America for Hamvention, Gordo brings us a short on NOISE, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Joe rounds out the show with his new kits! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamer...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Gordo talks with Chip about his recent involvement with a DXpedition. The affect of cheap radios in the Ukraine war. Don brings up Amatuer Radio Newsline and talk about the Young Ham Of The Year Award! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! Ria tells us about the updated news to the FCC fees: https://www.yo...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Gordo shows us how to track pets and others things with radio. We talk with Jim Brown W0RLD about Radio Scouting. Neil Rapp, Educator Of The Year also joins us to talk about Youth On The Air. Great news, Young Ham Of The Year nominations are open! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! #savecallum https://w...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Bob Heil joins us to speak about the recent Heil Sound announcement. Our friends from the VOA join us to speak about their 80th anniversary! Don bring us Amateur Radio Newsline and other special guests. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! https://quartzfest.org/ https://www.ariss.org/donate.html https://...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation. This week Gordo and Randy tell us all about their week in the desert at this years Quartzfest. Don bring us Amateur Radio Newsline and other special guests. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! https://quartzfest.org/ https://www.ariss.org/donate.html https://www.denverpost.com/2012/06/13/colorado-wildfir...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Tonight we talk with Steve Goodgame K5ATA ARRL Education & Learning Manager. Gordo will be sharing short shots on Winter Field Day and a balloon launch. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! www.arrl.org/ti www.arrl.org/social www.arrl.org/donate http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-foundation-announces-2021-...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation. This week we catch up with Mike Cauley from Hamcation. Kevin Coughlin joins to talk about Winter Field Day. Joe will talk about desoldering tools and Don will wrap things up with Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! https://quartzfest.org/ https://www.ariss.org/donate.html https://...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Thanks for joining us again on Ham Nation. This week Gordo will discuss Quartzfest this month, Randy joins us to cover the recent ISS SSTV event and show us his results. Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and will talk about the Marshall fire. Josh will round things out talking about his recent experience with virtual reality, can it be used for remote access to your ham radios? Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http:/...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week, we catch up with the Bouvet Island Dxpedition team, and learn about this years Santa Net and Don brings us another great update from Amateur Radio Newsline! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! https://www.3y0j.no/ https://www.cqsanta.com/ Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Do you have qu...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week, Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO & Kees Van Oosbree, W0AAE joins use to talk about YOTA Month! https://youthontheair.org/yota-month/ Gordo talks about Thanksgiving beach activations, Joe brings us gift ideas for kit builders and Don brings us another great update from Amateur Radio Newsline! Happy Thanksgiving All! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/defau...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 18 min
This week, Gordo explains the finer points of setting up radios in vehicals. Randy talks about his experience on the #FT8off FT8 sprint, Dr. Tamitha Skov joins us live for space weather and Don wraps things up with Amateur Radio Newsline. Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f__tj6...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 34 min
This week, Dan Romanchik KB6NU ARDC Communications Manager & John Hays K7VE Outreach Manager join us to talk about their Amateur Radio Digital Communication foundation which provides grants, scholarships and other financial support toward technical innovation for amateur radio. Joe will talk about new things he is working on and Don brings up Amateur Radio Newsline! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomameric...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week, Tim Duffy Joins us to talk about preparing for winter and I have a special antenna question. Don bring us Amateur Radio Newsline and Dr. T for the space weather Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show! DXEngineering Mast Load Calculator: https://www.dxengineering.com/mastloadestimator https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov Afterchat will be on the...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min
