E1494: Special Event Livestream with Gigaparts
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Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 34 min
Ham Radio 2.0
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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E1493: All About Starlink and Direct-To-Cell with @jcristina
Join me as I welcome Joe Cristina from his channel called @jcristina onto the show. Today we talk about all Starlink and the direct-to-cell feature that it offers to Tmobile users, currently. We will talk about new hardware and new satellites that are being deployed and planned for. Check out Joe's channel for more Starlink information. Sign up for Starlink service with my link, and we each get 1 month FREE! - https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2018381-42800-52 Become a supporter o...
Jan 21, 2025•56 min
E1492: Merry Christmas Morning, 2024!
Merry Christmas! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Jan 20, 2025•57 min
E1491: Calling CQ Without IDing
This is a reddit article that I found about how often we should ID when running a pile-up during a POTA activation. This was an interesting topic to me, so I hope you like it too. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1gy2rwn/rant_constantly_calling_qrz_never_giving_your_call/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-...
Jan 17, 2025•13 min
E1490: FREE BATTERIES! Epoch Batteries Joins Me on Tonight's Livestream
Tonight Epoch Batteries will join me on tonight's livestream and we will be giving away 2 batteries. Check out their website here - https://www.epochbatteries.com Get 20% off al ALL products with code HAMRADIO20 at this link - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
E1489: Christmas and Holiday Coupons and Sales for Ham Radio
Here are the links for today's video: 🤜R&L Electronics Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3 🤜MY Website with New Items - https://grapevineamateurradio.com 🤜LED Lenser Holiday Sale - https://alnk.to/880fKuu 🤜Gigaparts Weekly Specials - https://www.gigaparts.com/weekly-specials-at-gigaparts 🤜Miady 36ah Battery Sale - https://amzn.to/41NqgUP 🤜Devos Outdoor Holiday Sale - https://alnk.to/4MBR70o 🤜BTECH UV-Pro - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/ COUPON: hr2-uvpro 🤜BetterS...
Jan 16, 2025•20 min
E1488: Do We Have TOO MANY Digital Modes?
This topic came from a comment on one of my previous videos. Do we have too many digital modes? Should be combine them all or get rid of several and set a "standard"? Here are my thoughts... Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - use this Net Logging application to run Net Control on your next Net, and watch the engagement RISE! https://www.ham.live/views/intro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Jan 14, 2025•14 min
E1487: The BEST Ham Radio Hotspot Just Got Better!
The newest device from SharkRF is called the M1KE or "Mike" - it is a hotspot with a built-in speaker and microphone that allows you to connect to any of the digital voice modes in Ham Radio, and use those modes with no radio at all. Connect it to your WiFi, choose your mode, and go. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - use code jason20 for a 20% off discount of all of their classes - https://hamradioprep.com Product link - https://www.sharkrf.com Become a supporte...
Jan 13, 2025•16 min
E1486: One Last HOORAH! We Found a Solution!
We found a solution to the cloud install of debian 12 for our Allstar Hub. Come join us tonight to see if we can get it working! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Jan 12, 2025•59 min
E1485: How Do We Handle Trolls on Ham Radio Repeaters?
Trolls and other disruptive traffic can ruin your Ham Radio Repeater experience. So how do we handle those? I found this Reddit article and the comments section has some great ideas, plus I share some of my own ideas. I would like to hear your thoughts in the comments also. Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - bring all of your project ideas to life at their website - https://www.pcbway.com/ Reddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/7gmig4/rant_i_just_got_my_license_dont_...
Jan 11, 2025•14 min
E1484: NEW! Yaesu FTM-150Rasp Dual Band Radio with EXTRAS!
I got this radio as a loaner from Gigaparts, but I like it so much that I am going to keep it. It has some great features and the audio from the ASP technology is amazing. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax, which is used in this video. Get a 10% discount on all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-150rasp-fm-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.html (non-affiliate link) Become a suppor...
Jan 10, 2025•19 min
E1483: This Evening We're Going to FINISH IT!
Tonight we are going to finish this upgrade to ASL 3.0 on my cloud server, even if I have to livestream until midnight! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 50 min
E1481: Turnkey Meshtastic - NO External Device Required!
The Spectre device from SpecFive is an all-inclusive turnkey solution for Meshtastic. It is a full Android device which allows you to install new apps from the Google Play Store. Meshtastic comes fully setup and ready to go with this device. Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - get Meshtastic cases and other ideas printed in various forms from their website - https://www.pcbway.com/ Specfive Spectre - https://specfive.com/products/spec5-spectre-device?sca_ref=7246271.KyGRZJaXNbi7N5P Become a s...
Jan 08, 2025•8 min
E1480: We REVEAL What HAM RADIO Manufacturers Are Missing!
What does the Ham Radio Community want next from the Big 4 Ham Radio Manufacturers such as Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood and Alinco? What comes next? The comments section of my last Yaesu video revealed some insight about claims I have personally made before, and others have echoed. Let's take a look today.... Today's video is sponsored by SPE Amplifiers - find the last amp you will need at this link - https://www.mtcradio.com/spe-expert/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
Jan 07, 2025•18 min
E1479: Installing ASL 3.0 into a Cloud Server - Allstar Ham Radio!
Tonight we're going to update my Allstar server to the next version. Come join us for the fun! Join my Allstar network by connecting to Node 43136. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min
E1477: Ham Radio Happy Hour on Black Friday!
Join us tonight for the montly Ham Radio Happy Hour. I will go live and talk about Black Friday deals for 30-minutes or so, then I will bring on the usually cast of characters. Hope you can join me! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Jan 02, 2025•3 hr 13 min
E1475: The Real Difference Between Anytone ATD168UV and Alinco DJ MD5 for DMR Radios
After my last video about the Anytone AT-D168UV HT Radio, a brand new DMR HT from Anytone, I received lots of comments saying that it was, "the same radio as the Alinco". So let's take a look at comparing those 2 models today. Today's video is sponsored by ham.live - upgrade your Ham Radio Nets to the newest and greatest logging software today - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Alinco Radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/alinco-dj-md5xlt-dual-band-dmr-5w-w-gps-gen-3.html Anytone - https://www.bridg...
Dec 30, 2024•12 min
E1474: My BEST Battery Box Yet...
I got a battery box from Redodo but I didn't think it had all of the items and ports that it needed, especially since the box itself will easily carry a 100ah battery. So I hacked it! Let's take a look at what I did. During the month of November 2024, Redodo is running a sale for up to 8% off of most of their inventory. Find details here - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Coupon Code HAMRADIO will save you 6% after the Black Friday Sale ends. Parts used in this box modification: Box and...
Dec 22, 2024•16 min
E1473: Don't Miss Out on These BLACK FRIDAY Week Ham Radio Steals
Here are the links for today's video: 🦃W0AEZ Battery - https://w0aez.com/products/bp-y14l-v6-ham-radio-2-0-desert-tan?ref=367merwk 🦃PowerQueen Black Friday Sale - https://ipowerqueen.com/?ref=1cqllffg 🦃Radioddity Coupon - https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnston 🦃TimeUSB Power Black Friday Sale - https://www.timeusbpower.com/?ref=Jason 🦃Devos Outdoor Black Friday Sale - https://www.devosoutdoor.com/?rstr=5621&utm_source=JasonJohnston-5621&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign= COUP...
Dec 22, 2024•12 min
E1472: BTECH UV-Pro Takes on the BEST Ham Radios of 2024!
The BTECH UV-Pro is feature-packed and offers some very unique aspects not normally found in a radio of this price range. Let's take a basic look at functions and programming today. In a later video, we are going to do some APRS and TNC work. Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - available on ANY platform, Ham.Live is the ultimate experience for logging your Ham Radio Net. Check it out here - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Links to BTECH Radios: UV-Pro - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-p...
Dec 20, 2024•12 min
E1471: HAMS That Push Others Away - STOP Doing This!
This is from a Reddit article titled, "One of the Many Reasons People Avoid Amateur Radio" - I don't know if I agree with "many reasons" but the point made in this article is a valid one. We need to stop doing this, and start welcoming more people into the fold. Your thoughts? This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% on all of their courses with code JASON20 - download their FREE app and get started today! https://hamradioprep.com Original Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurra...
Dec 19, 2024•14 min
E1470: Interviewing the MESHTASTIC Developers
Tonight I welcome several of the developers of the Meshtastic project onto the Livestream. Bring your questions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 46 min
E1469: Yaesu REVEALS 3 New VHF/UHF Ham Radios!
Special thanks to @VE6LK for sending me this info. Yaesu has revealed 3 new radios, 2 are VHF only, 1 is a dual band. Let's take a look at see what they're all about. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% all on coax, connectors and tools with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Vince's Twitter Post - https://x.com/VE6LK/status/1856896082153718224/photo/3 Vince's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@VE6LK Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
Dec 17, 2024•14 min
E1468: BLACK FRIDAY! More 2024 DEALS in Early November!
Here are the links for today's video: 🛕R&L Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3 🛕Epoch Batteries -https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11 🛕Dabbsson Power Stations - https://www.dabbsson.com/pages/black-friday 🛕INIU Charger - the most popular item from my Amazon store - https://amzn.to/3OcqqwU 🛕INIU Larger Charger - https://amzn.to/4fuETjQ 🛕BTECH BF-F8HP Pro Triband Radio - https://amzn.to/4fszWbr 🛕TimeUSB Battery Black Friday Sale - https://www.timeusbpower.com/?ref=Jason 🛕L...
Dec 17, 2024•21 min
E1467: Unboxing the Icom IC-9700 Radio - 100+ watts on VHF! Satellite Radio
I got an IC-9700 for a project that I am working on, so today I wanted to do an unboxing and setup of that radio. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% on all products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Dec 11, 2024•15 min
E1465: Ham Radio vs Starlink - What does T-Mobile Direct--to-Cell Mean for Ham Radio?
I got this question from a viewer and I thought it was a very good question that I wanted to expand upon, so I made a video. Is Ham Radio threatened by Starlink or T-Mobile's direct-to-cell offering? Let's discuss today... Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project ideas to life at https://www.pcbway.com @jcristina video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aY7qtwzntU&ab_channel=JCristina Starlink Direct to Cell Info - https://www.starlink.com/business/direct-to-cell Beco...
Dec 09, 2024•17 min
E1464: BLACK FRIDAY 2024 DEALS Are Already Here in Early November!
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Dec 06, 2024•20 min
E1463: Redodo Group 24 Battery TESTED to the Limit!
Today I put a Group 24 100AH LiFePO4 to the test on how much capacity and current it can handle. Link to battery - https://www.redodopower.com/products/12v-100ah-group-24-battery-with-bluetooth?ref=fXMdlD0D 6% Discount Code: HAMRADIO Link to Renogy Inverter - https://renogy.sjv.io/6yWOq3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Dec 06, 2024•11 min
E1462: New Online Ham Radio Net Logger Let's You Stay Connected
There is a brand new Net Logging software that is all online and browser-based called Ham.Live. Today I get to interview Sean, the creator of this new software, to learn what it is all about. This video is NOT sponsored. Visit this link to register for FREE - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Dec 04, 2024•26 min
E1461: Preparing for the 2024 Election - How Ham Radio and GMRS Can Help
Tomorrow is the official election date for 2024 in the United States. What happens next is anyone's guess, so now might be a good time to make sure your lines of communication are up. Here are some ideas: Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com In this video: @ahomesteadjourney video - https://youtu.be/FL1vkOu4VHk?si=sPsIgw5DpXZhvb81 @MikeGloverActual video - https://youtu.be/d9zTF7QS36Y?si=L0iAy1Xg1dubN3xB INIU Battery Ba...
Dec 03, 2024•12 min
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