Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Radios To Take To A Hamfest + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about favorite radios to take to a hamfest, what you should buy at a hamfest, preparing to disappear and the movie Threads. This episode is sponsored by Alpha Antenna. Alpha...
Feb 09, 2024•3 hr 44 min•Ep. 230
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Leah Reviews The Kenwood TH-D75 + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about keeping notes of failures, Costco’s $6,000 Doomsday kit, Twister and Leah, who is totally unqualified to review radios, looks at the Kenwood TH-D75. This episode i...
Feb 02, 2024•3 hr 40 min•Ep. 229
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Do You Even Record? + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about trying out full kitting, earthquake and emergency information sources, The Birds and recording ham adventures. This episode is sponsored by Alpha Antenna. Alpha Antenna is par...
Jan 26, 2024•4 hr 7 min•Ep. 228
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Get The Most Out Of Your HT - Antenna Edition On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Radio Reference, Webelos first aid, 10 Cloverfield Lane and HT Antennas Ham Radio Minute: Try querying from Radio Reference. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham R...
Jan 19, 2024•3 hr 30 min•Ep. 227
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How Not To Be An Appliance Operator On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about checking on your antenna in the winter, the Raptor Software Leak, the Book of Eli, how not to be an appliance operator and the ARRL proposed amendments (i...
Jan 12, 2024•3 hr 29 min•Ep. 226
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Activate A POTA In An Hour On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about testing digital voice, checking your preps, a review of The Day After Tomorrow and activating a POTA in an hour. Ham Radio Minute: Test your ability to run digital...
Jan 05, 2024•3 hr 4 min•Ep. 225
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Top 5 Ham Radio Regrets On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about radio preparedness, resolving to expand your network for preparedness and Josh’s top 5 ham radio regrets. Ham Radio Minute: Radio preparedness. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radi...
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 224
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): RFI Isolation and Remediation 300k Giveaway Link: https://forms.gle/gZVuSrM9937gaLii7 On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the new board for IC-705, a robot apocalypse and RFI troubleshooting. Ham Radio Minute: New board for the IC-705 Announcements: HRCC Net - http...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 223
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Obama’s Ham Shack in Leave The World Behind On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Josh’s new LOG Antenna, and the movie Leave the World Behind from a preparedness standpoint and deep dive into the movie’s ham shack. Ham Radio Minute: New loop on the ground (LOG) ante...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 222
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): New Ways to Update Existing Radios On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the Elecraft’s KH1 is working, a preparedness gift guide and new ways to update existing radios. Ham Radio Minute: Elecraft’s KH1 is back up and running. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.l...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 221
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Be Confident In Ham Radio On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the new Jankapotamus version, when preparedness goes too far and how to be confident in ham radio. Ham Radio Minute: Jankapotamus update. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio Te...
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 220
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Back to the Future of Ham Radio The 300k subscriber giveaway is LIVE: https://forms.gle/gZVuSrM9937gaLii7 On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about new RFI solutions, holiday shopping safety tips and the past and present of Ham Radio. Ham Radio Minute: More RFI Solutions...
Nov 25, 2023•4 hr 10 min•Ep. 219
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): You Can’t Just Pick Up a Baofeng And Use It During SHTF On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the ham radio android apps, City of Cerritos Emergency Preparedness Checklist and why you can’t just pick up a Baofeng and use it during SHTF. Ham Radio Minute: Android Apps...
Nov 17, 2023•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 218
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Emergency Ham Radio Altoids Tin On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the Kenwood Rumors, winter preparedness and the Ham Radio Altoids Tin. Ham Radio Minute: Kenwood Rumors Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub elemen...
Nov 10, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 217
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Turnkey HF Radio from Elecraft On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the FCC Baud Rate Discussion, a preparedness survey and the turnkey HF radio. Ham Radio Minute: FCC Baud Rate Discussion Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio Test Study with L...
Nov 03, 2023•3 hr 1 min•Ep. 216
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Elecraft’s New Radio On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Jamboree on the Air, Open AI’s Preparedness Challenge and Elecraft’s New Radio. Ham Radio Minute: Jamboree on the Air. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub elemen...
Oct 27, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 215
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Jamboree On The Air On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about writing a list, dinner party preparedness and Jamboree on the Air. Ham Radio Minute: Write a list. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 2 HamStudy: https:/...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 214
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh Was Wrong About Spurious Emissions On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the best ham radio tool, terrorism preparedness and how Josh was wrong in how he explained spurious emissions and harmonics. Ham Radio Minute: What is your best ham radio tool? Announcement...
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 213
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): It’s All About That Mast, That Mast, Real Cheap Now On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about how Josh is begging you to use the Discord, Leah talks about distrust in the government and Josh talks about cheap masts and mast supports. . Ham Radio Minute: Please Use The Di...
Oct 06, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 212
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Youths, Where You At? On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about how Josh is flabbergasted by HT watts, prepping without the internet, and the best way to introduce ham radio to a new generation. Ham Radio Minute: Flabbergasted by HT Watts. Announcements: HRCC Net - h...
Sep 30, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 211
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Secret Thing Your HF Antenna Can Do 72 hour HRCC Recommended Layout: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse/list/31F8NLMQE90WU?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfhamradiocrashcourse_8CXAH3WJ2ZYATA38KRTT As and Amazon Affiliate I earn with qualifying purchases On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his re...
Sep 23, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 210
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why You Should Buy Testing Equipment Trust but Verify Testing equipment: TinySA Ultra: https://amzn.to/3sKyVYB 10 watt 40dB attenuator: https://amzn.to/3sPEmpo As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about researching ...
Sep 16, 2023•3 hr 26 min•Ep. 209
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Equipment I Should Have Bought Years Ago On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Autumn transitioning to Winter operating, lessons from the Syrian Civil War and ham equipment should have bought years before. Ham Radio Minute: Autumn is nigh, Prep for bad weather op...
Sep 08, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 207
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Should My Second Radio Be? On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about getting some portable power, emergency news sources and what your second radio should be. Ham Radio Minute: Get yourself some portable power Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio ...
Sep 01, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 206
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Huntsville Hamfest Recap a.k.a The Tie-Down Episode On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Josh’s favorite hamfest purchase, how FEMA handled Hurricane Hilary, and the Huntsville Hamfest Recap. Ham Radio Minute: What was your favorite ham radio purchase from Huntsvill...
Aug 25, 2023•3 hr 42 min•Ep. 205
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): One Radial, Two Radials, Four? No. Sixteen. On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about explaining troubleshooting, the needs of Hawaii and radials, radials, radials. Ham Radio Minute: How Do You Explain How To Troubleshoot? Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ha...
Aug 18, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 204
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Laziest Types of Ham Radio On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about things to take on a ham radio backpacking trip, what to spend quality dollars for in preparedness and the laziest ham radios. Ham Radio Minute: The things Josh missed most on his ham radio backpack ...
Aug 11, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 203
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Antenna Placement of the Pros On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about how some antenna placements just suck, the arts in preparedness and the antenna placement of the pros. Ham Radio Minute: Some Antenna Placements Just Suck Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link ...
Aug 04, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 202
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Cheap Portable Antennas On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about a time before OTAs, outlandish things to prepare for and cheap portable antennas. Ham Radio Minute: A Land Before OTA Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link . Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub elem...
Jul 28, 2023•3 hr 21 min•Ep. 201
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Ultimate SHTF Radio On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about what’s up with these Chinese radios, how far you’re willing to go for self defense and the ultimate SHTF Radio. Ham Radio Minute: What’s up with these Chinese radios? Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc...
Jul 21, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 200
