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Ham Radio 2.0

Jason Johnston - KC5HWBwww.spreaker.com
Join Jason, KC5HWB, as he focuses on 'What is New in Amateur Radio?' during this video podcast series titled Ham Radio 2.0. Talk about new radios, new transmission modes, License classes, Technical talks and trips around the world.

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E1428: Armoloq Radio Frames PROTECT Your Radios!

I caught up with the nice folks from Armoloq at the Huntsville Hamfest in 2024. Take a look at this quick interview. This video is NOT sponsored. Website - https://armoloq.mybigcommerce.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Sep 29, 20245 min

E1427: WOW! This Tarheel Little Pro HP Ham Radio Antenna Rocks!

I was sent the Little Pro HP Antenna from Tarheel Designs, so I took it out on a POTA Activation. WOW! This is a great performing antenna! So far I have made over 500 contacts with it. Let's take a look at the awesome performance of this antenna. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% with the code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Find the Little Pro HP and all other models of antennas here - https://www.tarheeldesigns.com/home Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

Sep 26, 202412 min

E1426: Happy Labor Day! Ham Radio Happy Hour Livestream

Join us on Sunday Night of Labor Day weekend and celebrate that you (probably) have a holiday tomorrow! Come join the Ham Radio Happy Hour and hang out with some of your favorite Ham Radio YouTubers... also I will be there! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Sep 25, 20242 hr 11 min

E1425: Labor Day SALES and DEALS for Ham Radio!

Here are the links for today's video: 👉R&L Daily Deals - https://hr2.li/5fsa3 👉County Comm - https://countycomm.com/GH Save 10% off with this link 👉DigiRig - https://digirig.net/p/1/ 👉BetterSafeRadio - https://hr2.li/jv3a5 Save 7% off with code HR2all7 👉Bridgecom Labor Day Sale - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/pages/labor-day-sale-2024?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb 👉Arrowhead Tactical Apparel Labor Day Sale - https://alnk.to/hDqw693 👉Impulse Electronics Labor Day Sale - https://www.impulseelectr...

Sep 25, 202412 min

E1424: HF Ham Radio in my F-250 | Tarheel Screwdriver Antenna

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/cables Tarheel Designs - https://www.tarheeldesigns.com DigiRig Sound Interface - https://digirig.net/p/1/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Sep 21, 202412 min

E1423: EASY! FT8 and Digital Modes with the DigiRig DR-891!

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 jason20 Links to items in video: DigiRig DR-891 - https://digirig.net/produc...

Sep 20, 202415 min

E1422: DEGOOGLE Your Phone! ComJot CJ-1 Android and 2-Way Radio for Ham Radio and GMRS

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/hamradio2-0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

Sep 19, 20244 min

E1421: ARRL Teachers' Institute Donations from Monte Sano POTA Event

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. Durin...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 9 min

E1420: UPDATED Gigaparts Store Walkthrough - HUGE Ham Radio Store!

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/gigaparts Save 5% with code KC5HWB Coax Page - https://hr2.li/cables Save 10% with code HR2CABLES Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radi...

Sep 16, 202413 min

E1418: After the Hamfest Happy Hour

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 .

Sep 11, 202427 min

E1416: NEW! Unboxing the Xiegu X6200 - First Look!

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=76025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....

Sep 09, 202413 min

E1415: Gigaparts Explorer POTA20 Mast vs SOTAbeams Carbon-6 Mast

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.html Use code K8MRD at checkout Carbon-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.c...

Sep 08, 20247 min

E1414: Should I Create Another Facebook Page Email Lists, My Other YouTube Channels and Updates to All

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 a...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 23 min

E1413: Temu EXPOSED! A Threat to American Security?

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/cabl...

Sep 04, 202416 min

E1412: Activating POTA in Montana with JUST a Buddistick Pro!

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.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Sep 03, 20248 min

E1411: Huntsville Hamfest 2024 - Come POTA With Us!

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 ....

Aug 29, 20241 hr 36 min

E1410: SALES and RAFFLES for Ham Radio Today

Here are the links for today's video: 👉R&L Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3 👉Radioddity $15 Coupon link - https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnston 👉Radioddity Raffle - https://www.radioddity.com/products/raffle 👉AP-QuickCons from KE5EZZ - https://www.qrz.com/db/KE5EZZ 👉American Radio Supply Mailer - https://tinyurl.com/mr2uatzz 👉Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/ Save 20% with code JASON20 👉BuyTwoWayRadios - http://hr2.li/7q211 👉Wouxun KG-1000+ GMRS Mobile Radio - http://hr2...

Aug 28, 202422 min

E1409: EDC Bag for Ham Radio HT | Everyday Carry Radio

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_g Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Bag - https://amzn.to/3LmHmzj 4mil Zip Lock Bags: https://amzn.to/46pgHeZ Yaesu HT Power Cable: https://amzn.to/3LIn4Av Soltac Flashlights: https://www.soltacusa...

Aug 27, 202412 min

E1408: Huntsville Hamfest 2024 Updates - What Should We Expect

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/m4CJATh Mystery Boxes: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/mystery-boxes Huntsville Hamfest website: https://hamfest.org/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....

Aug 26, 20241 hr 14 min

E1406: Meshtastic Spec5 Trekker Case for Lilygo T-beam

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 .

Aug 24, 202412 min

E1405: Discover the BEST Ham Radio Clubs and WHY You Should Join

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/cables Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....

Aug 21, 202424 min

E1404: Temu Product Unboxing Part 2

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/u4d1zv1q4bq Items 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/u3...

Aug 20, 20249 min

E1403: Curious about RadTel RT-470X TRIBAND Radio?

The RadTel RT-470X is a triband ham radio that works on the 2M/220/400 bands. Let's take a look at the performance of this device. This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Link to radio - https://amzn.to/3yVtQ2S Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....

Aug 20, 202415 min

E1402: Live from the Campsite

Live from Fish Lake, UT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Aug 13, 202414 min

E1401: LIVE from Hamcon Zion 2024!

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

Aug 12, 202424 min

E1400: BEST Meshtastic Device for Beginners! Top Pick for Newbies!

What is the best Meshtastic device to start with, if you are new to Meshtastic? Or what device should you be looking to upgrade to, if you already started but want something more? This is a great list that I discovered and agree with, so I give my comments on the devices listed in this blog post. Use my links below for discounts on some items. This video is sponsored by https://pcbway.com - get high quality 3D Prints for Meshtastic and hundreds of other devices on their website. Links from video...

Aug 07, 202421 min

E1399: AWESOME Siekon 12V 100AH LiFePO4 Battery Tested!

Special thanks to Siekon for sending me this battery - the tests were great! Let's take a look Link: https://amzn.to/3RXeFwW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

Aug 06, 20245 min
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