Tonight I welcome KM9G @temporarilyoffline onto the stream to help me setup a Winlink Gateway server that I want to run here at my home. BTECH UV-Pro Radio - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/ $10 Coupon - hr2-uvpro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
CommsDepot is a new website for Hams, and other people, to sell them our products online. Similar to Etsy. Find out more here: https://commsdepot.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
I got word yesterday that the Administrative Offices of RigExpert were hit by a ballistic missle. The offices appear to be destroyed but all staff is reported as safe. I have reached out to RigExpert for more information but, understandably, they haven't replied yet. I will be following this story as it unfolds. X post - https://x.com/rigexpert/status/1889651196534681660 My interview from 2 years ago - https://youtu.be/ZMshGb9f1Uc?si=gKzOLEzU79ZOZPoC Support RigExpert by purchasing their product...
I had a chance to stop by the Yaesu table at Hamcation 2025 and speak to John Kruk about the new Yaesu FTM-510Rasp radio that is being released very soon. This is an upgrade to the FTM-500 radio that incorporates the new Super-DX Technology and ASP (Audio Digital Signal Processor). Read more here - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-510drasp-c4fm-55-50w-144-430mhz-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.html This video is NOT sponsored Link to radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-510drasp-c4fm-55-5...
ICOM's new HF Radio was revealed at Hamcation 2025 - we got our First Look at this fantastic new HF Radio... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
During Hamcation 2025, we got to see the first look (in the USA) at the Kenwood TM-D750A Triband Mobile Radio with APRS and a full KISS TNC. I am really looking forward to this radio, it will replace one of the radios in my truck...but which one? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/157694770683512 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Replay of the livestream from Hamcation 2025 - Friday night from the campsite. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Replay of the livestream from the campsite on Thursday night of Hamcation 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
I have Armoloq frames on several of my radios but up until now, no frame was available for the Yaesu FTDX-10. Well, Armoloq is premiering this frame at the Orlando Hamcation of 2025 and they sent me one to review beforehand. Let's check this out.... Website - https://armoloq.com/yaesu Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
I'll be giving away some HF radios for the first part of 2025. For January, it is a brand new Yaesu FT-891. Sign up for the February Giveaway here - http://hamradio2.com/february25 Ham Radio 2.0 Coffee here - https://hamradiooverland.coffee/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
The new Gigaparts Explorer Backpack is an upgrade from the previous version for a number of reasons. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to my page where the backpack is sold - https://hr2.li/gigaparts - save 5% off with code KC5HWB Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
The Station Controller is the newest project and product from Sierra Radio Systems, a company you might recognize from their famous Packtenna Antenna. Today I get to talk with George, the owner of the company, about this new Station Controller - designed for remote controlling your radio and peripherals inside of your Hamshack Website link - https://www.packtenna.com/station-controller.html#/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
The newest power supply from RigExpert is the Shack Master 600. It has multiple powerpole ports and USB ports for charging all of the things. It is also RFI quiet. Let's take a look. This video is NOT sponsored Save 5% on RigExpert items at this link - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=KC5HWB%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Wouxun reveals a brand new Triband HT Radio that works for all 3 Ham bands, is USB-C chargable and is also unlockable. Lets take a look at this new HT. This video is sponsored by Lytmi. Visit their website and Amazon store and get a 10% discount with code HamRadio2 Website - https://bit.ly/4iM8Dem Amazon - https://amzn.to/4gw7eWZ Find the Wouxun KG-935H Radio here - https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-935h.html?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=dVVPbGl2K2tzVDA9&ats=bHdLSkJuKyttWFU9 (affil...
Tonight I welcome the admins from Hamcation back onto the livestream to talk about what to expect from the 2nd largest Hamfest in the USA, less than 2 weeks away! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
There are no dumb questions, at least not on this channel about Ham Radio. I found this article posted on Reddit, and this was the title. So let's take a crack and answering this question. Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - bring all of your project ideas to life at their website - https://www.pcbway.com https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1hv77mk/seriously_dumb_question_why/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
What has been the role of Ham Radio Operators in the California Wildfires and Firestorms? This is a good article from the ARRL, and another YouTube channel, talking about the key role that radio plays in these disasters - much better than a cell phone. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% 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 ....
A few videos back I spoke about how I think DMR is being used incorrectly and why I am not using it much anymore. I elaborate on part of this in today's video. Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - bring your Ham Radio Net to new life with this amazing, all-platform logger - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Find my interview with Ham.Live here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh8Z8D-JxA&t=12s Reddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1hsdxdu/has_bm_usa_really_stopp...
This was an article I found about an experience had by Denis from Digirig and I was impressed by how professionally he handled it, so I wanted to make a video about it. Links below: Digirig Website - https://digirig.net/p/1/ Digirig at Gigaparts - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Ham%20Radio%202.0%20Master%20Page#?lp=Ham+Radio+2.0+Master+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&res_per_page=60&search_return=all&Brand=Digirig Save 5% with code KC5HWB Reddit Article - http...
What is the best way to charge your HT Radio in the field? When you are out away from home, in the field and working off-grid comms, these charging solutions can keep you going. These work for Radios, cameras, smart phones and watches - any USB-C device. Find all 3 devices here - https://amzn.to/4fVBDgR (affiliate link) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
This is a follow up to the original video about too many digital modes. This video was made in response to lots of really good comments that I had from that original video. Thanks for all the feedback! Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with coupon code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
I've invited the board members of the Winter Field Day Team to join me on the livestream tonight to discuss the 2025 Winter Field Day Events and Rules. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
This is a follow up the another video that I made a year ago - https://youtu.be/vNy-92raveU The FCC has issued a forfeiture order for $34,000 to a Ham Radio Operator for interfering with a fire department during a forest fire. The charge was appealed, then denied. Look at this... Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with coupon code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Links: reddit article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1hsyo5c/fcc_forfeiture_orde...
I'm issuing a Repeater Challenge for 2025 - let's make repeaters active again and get usage more consistent! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
Tonight I welcome Tag, N0TTL, from the Grid Tracker team onto the livestream to talk about the upgrades to this cool software. Website link - https://gridtracker.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
I recently picked up a Starlink Mini dish and ran it from a charging brick at my hunting lease, just to see how long it would run and how well it worked. I am impressed, to be honest. Take a look at this short video and let me know what you think. Sign up for Starlink and we BOTH get a free month - https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2018381-42800-52 Starlink Mini USB Cable - https://amzn.to/3ZYtClp INIU Charging Brick - https://amzn.to/41Yuvx8 Affiliate links can earn commissions B...
Today I setup the Evolve Maestro Laptop with a fresh install of Windows 10 and some tricks to make it work Off-Grid, which basically means you don't need internet at all. Special thanks to @TheTechPrepper for this idea - check out his video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFEgbsgn5OQ&t=328s&ab_channel=TheTechPrepper Links in this video: Evolve Maestro - https://amzn.to/49Z1R0u Corsair Flash Survivor Drive - https://amzn.to/4fOXgQ8 Verbatim ToughMax - https://amzn.to/3DBZ9Ca Window...
Why do people get mad when Ham Radios are used on FRS Frequencies? Here is my outlook on it... Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - bring your Radio Net to the next level with this free application - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Ham.Live Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh8Z8D-JxA&t=12s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
There was some weird audio in the first video I made about this radio, so I decided to make another video that is unedited. Take a look and let me know what you think Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support ....
Ham Radio Happy Hour for December, 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .
