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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On my birthday this year, I traveled to a nearby Park and activated the Park on 12-meter FT8. I love working the 12-meter band when it is open, which is not often.Equipment used in this video:ICOM IC-705 - https://amzn.to/3Zbg5avTarheel Little Pro HP - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennasM&P Coax - https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Seeed Studios Sensecap T1000-E is a great pocket-carry Meshtastic device that I have been using for a few months. Let's take a look at this today.Link - https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-LoRaWAN-p-6408.html?sensecap_affiliate=q7PhJN2&referring_service=linkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Replay of the April Giveaway LivestreamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Newly released updates for the Yaesu FTX-1 Radio show it comes in 2 versions, a QRP Field radio and a 100w radio. My guess is that we will see this by Hamvention 2025.Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 here - https://hamradioprep.com/Link - https://hr2.li/8a5vhBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Lab599 has shared pictures of a new HF/VHF/UHF radio, but is is vaporware? The TX-500MP still hasn't been released, so I am curious about this new model.Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/Links -PileupDX - https://pileupdx.com/product-category/brands/lab599/Lab599 - https://lab599.com/productsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Do only Ham Radio Operators care about FCC Regulations? Do other groups care about regulations of their spectrum of radio? Let's take a look today at a discussion about using Ham Radio without a license.Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comHeavy Metal Horizons Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbw5RoJYkyI&ab_channel=HeavyMetalHorizonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Who is your favorite Ham Radio YouTube Creator? I found this article and I thought it had some very good insight, and I would like to know what I can do better to grow my own channel and become more relevant in the Ham Radio YouTube space. Comment below!Today's Video is sponsored by M&P Coax - Save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesReddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jq7cwq/who_is_your_favorite_youtube_ham/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Tonight we are setting up the LiNK500 device on the Lab599 TX-500 QRP Radio. This device interfaces with the radio, PA-500 Amplifier, and BATT500 external battery.Check out more at the QRP Store station: https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4j/PA500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/pa500-4j/LINK500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link500-4j/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging.You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DUntil May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code HAMRADIO8 https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Why was the Yaesu FT-857D discontinued? This was a good discussion that I found on reddit.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLink to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jv6w8q/why_was_the_yaesu_ft857d_discontinued/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The M1KE from SharkRF now has the ability to connect to Allstar. No longer just a digital voice device.Link to this device - https://www.sharkrf.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Ham Radio Happy Hour for April 2025Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I made a video with John Kruk from Yaesu about the latest info we have on the FTX-1F new QRP Radio, and that video got lots of really good comments, so I wanted to respond to some of them.This video is sponsored by Ham.Live - bring your Net to the next level with this free, web-based tool - https://www.ham.live/views/introLink to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jhl5u9/in_terms_of_updates_we_have_no_updates/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging.You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DUntil May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code HAMRADIO8 https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Tonight we are going to build a kit from WB2CBA and W5BAAFind info about the kit here - https://github.com/WB2CBA/DX-FT8-FT8-MULTIBAND-TABLET-TRANSCEIVER2nd board - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/STM32F746GDISCO/5267791Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I got to tour through R&L Electronics when I was in Ohio earlier this year. Let's take a look at their retail store.Remember to check their daily sales at this link - https://www2.randl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I found this new antenna bag on Amazon, and it is a new concept for antennas, but not for tools. Why has no one thought of this?Hammotop Bag - https://amzn.to/3YgxoX5Gabil Bag - https://amzn.to/3GaAk1hBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The March Giveaway is happening tonight - we are giving away an ICOM IC-7300 radio. I will have a few smaller giveaways during the stream also. I am very excited to welcome Brandon, N4BKC, from @Battlbox onto this stream. I've been wanting to catch up with Brandon for a while and he happened to be available tonight, so we're going to make this an exciting Livestream!April Giveaway sign-up list at this link https://hamradio2.com/april25Brandon's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CURRIN1776Battlbox Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UC3vnC9pyxJVfKT4Zv3YILUQBuy my coffee - https://hamradiooverland.coffee/shop/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The Epoch Power 460AH Battery provides a complete power solution for my mobile Ham Radio Comms. Let's take a look...Epoch Batteries - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
After one of my recent videos regarding Ham Radio Nets on the HF bands, I had a comment that was not in favor of POTA operators, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you about this subject. Which is better for YOU? POTA or checking into HF Nets? Are you a Net Control Operator for a Net? What are your thoughts? Comment below...Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project ideas to life at this link - https://www.pcbway.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
This will be my 4th year at the Moore Expo in Springfield, MO. This is an Overlanding event and we have had a growing Ham Radio presence at this event each year. This year I get to interview Chris Holloway, the founder of the event, and talk about plans for 2025.Stop by and join us! If you have the chance to attend the Moore Expo, I recommend it! April 25-26 in Springfield, MO - https://mooreexpo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
What does Yaesu have planned for the next FT-857 or FT-991a? Are they planning on adding 220MHz to a radio any time soon? Today I talk with John Kruk from Yaesu and get answers to some of these questions.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I was sent this brand new antenna as a prototype and asked to test it before Dayton Hamvention of 2025. WOW... great performing antenna! I really like this design and compact shape. Let's take a look at how it performs on POTA at US-3013Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - get your FIRST or upgraded Ham Radio license and save 20% with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comFind the antenna here - https://www.spooltenna.com/?sca_ref=8414166.StZ7sWaR9v98 Save with this COUPON code - hamradio2dot0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Today I am activating Galveston Island State Park, US-3013, while using the World Radio League logger on Android. This app is also available on iOS. World Radio League makes some fantastic logging software that is full-featured. I have been using it for several months now, and I am very happy with it. Let's take a look...Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save a 20% discount on all of their courses with the code jason20 - https://hamradioprep.comWRL Link - https://app.worldradioleague.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
There are lots of stories going around about this FCC Deregulation document. Here are my thoughts on this subject - I will be following this story to see where it goes.Today's video is sponsored by SPE Expert Amplifiers - find some of the best Italian made HF Amps sold right here in the USA, with service in the USA https://www.mtcradio.com/spe-expertFCC Document - https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-219A1.pdfCallsign history - https://www.w7vo.com/callsignhistory.pdfJosh's video - https://youtu.be/aFTF6LXaHy0?si=C4CFwsFEUMa8UZ9oBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Amazon is running a Big Spring Sale from March 25-31 and I wanted to run a livestream today to talk about the deals that they will have for Ham Radio, outdoor and off-grid gear. Make plans to stop by the stream!Big Spring Sale List - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/1MQ9QHMXZM341?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_dMy Amazon store makes commissions that helps to support this channel. Find all of my Idea Lists and videos here - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
ICECO sent me this new 12V fridge and it is better than any other fridge I have had so far.My viewers receive 12% off on the ICECO website: https://icecofreezer.com/HAMRADIO2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Join us for an AMA LivestreamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
This is an excerpt from my last Livestream with John Kruk. The livestream topic was the new FTM-510Rasp from Yaesu, but towards the end, we spoke about several things that are upcoming from the company, including the next FTX-1F QRP HF Radio. This is good information that most people will want to hear, so let me know what you think in the comments below!Reserve yours here - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftx-1f-hf-50-144-430mhz-all-mode-field-transceiver.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Temu sent me another box of "stuff" and today I go through all the goodies. They do have some cool items, so let's take a look here...Temu × Ham Radio 2.0 $100 Coupon Bundle + 1 items 50%off Download Temu App to get a $100 Coupon Bundle through your link or search your code on Temu App to claim.Men's Casual Hooded Jacket with Intelligent Heating We are offering a 50% discount for your audience! Please let them know that by using your code [dqe5679], they can get these clothes at 50% off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The ICOM IC-705 is a high-featured, portable HF Radio made to take almost anywhere. The nice folks at Shack In a Box have developed this new Grab-n-Go box that keeps the radio safe, has air-induction for better cooling, and gives you easier access to all of the ports on this radio. Today I activated a POTA with this setup and worked some good DX, so let's take a look.Link to Go-Kit - https://shack-in-a-box.com/ic-705-grab-and-go-boxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Join us live tonight to go through this radio and its new features. Link to radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-510drasp-c4fm-55-50w-144-430mhz-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
This is the motorized version of the Tarheel Little HP Pro antenna. I reviewed the maual version last year and loved it. This new version is even better, so let's take a look!This video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLink to antenna - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
This was a great article with some keen insight. Do you enjoy Ham Radio Nets? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments...This video is sponsored by Ham.Live - Take your Ham Radio NET to the next level with this FREE logging platform - https://www.ham.live/views/introArticle - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1iqjdho/3_reasons_why_nets_are_dying/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
A replay of my Livestream in March of 2025 where I gave away a new Icom IC-705Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I caught up with Carlson Roof Top Towers at Hamcation 2025. These towers mount to the roof of your home and are quite sturdy. Made in the USA! Let's take a look...Website - https://www.rooftowers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Winlink is an email service that will send an email over your radio to Gateways around the world, which pass them on to the internet.Today we are looking at WoAD, an Androind app that works with Winlink. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/Save 10% off of the BTECH UV-Pro with code hr2-uvpro at this link - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Tonight I welcome Gaston, KT7RUN, from the YouTube Channel @TheTechPrepper onto the livestream to talk about ofrf-grid communicationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Retevis has released a brand new HT Radio that is called the HA1UV. Below are some discount detailsThis video is sponsored by Ham.Live - find their FREE logger here - https://www.ham.live/views/introBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
RigExpert sent me this SDR Receiver to make a video with. Today I use it to listen to some Airplane traffic with the uSDR software.Find RigExpert Products on this page and save 5% off with code KC5HWB - https://hr2.li/gigapartsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
As a follow-up to my first video, I made this new episode that addresses some of the issues with DMR IDs. Most of this video centers around a comment from 1 person on Reddit, who had a few good things to say.Today's video is sponsored by Lytmi Earbuds. Find their new CozyFit G1 over-the-ears unit here - Official Website Link: https://bit.ly/4hAeHp6 (10% discount with the code: HamRadio2) Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://bit.ly/3QjavOk limited offer: $20 offReddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1hsdxdu/has_bm_usa_really_stopped_issuing_new_tgs/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Who cares about spurious emissions? Should we pay attention to that in the Ham Radio, GMRS and CB Radio communities? Or is it just something we YouTubers like to make videos about? Here are my thoughts...Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - Upgrade your Net check-ins at this website - https://www.ham.live/views/introFind my interview with the creator here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIh8Z8D-JxA&t=13s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I got to catch up with Eric from Elecraft at Hamcation 2025. There are some exciting updates to the K4 and K4HD Radios, including some new remote software features for multiple platforms (Windows and MacOS)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D- Conn., and Representatives August Pfluger, R-Tex., and Joe Courtney, D-Conn. announced their joint re-introduction of legislation in the Senate and House to restore the right to Amateur Radio operators to install the antennas necessary to serve their communities. This has been tried before and hasn't gone anywhere, so let's see where it goes this time...Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesArticle links:1st article - https://www.mrt.com/news/article/amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-act-20159158.phpARRL article - https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-act-re-introducedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
What is the best handheld Ham Radio for field use, or off-grid, in 2025? I go through my top 6 HT radios that I used in the field from Nov 2024 to Feb 2025 during hunting season in Texas, and I explain why I chose each one of them.This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comAffiliate Links for radios in this video:1 - https://baofengtech.com/product/bf-f8hp-pro/ref/hamradio2/2 - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-5x3/ref/hamradio2/3 - https://hr2.li/bct7x4 - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/Save 10% with code hr2-uvpro5 - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/handheld-ham-radio/products/anytone-d168uv?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb6 - https://hr2.li/9puzoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
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-uvproBecome 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.comBecome 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/1889651196534681660My interview from 2 years ago - https://youtu.be/ZMshGb9f1Uc?si=gKzOLEzU79ZOZPoCSupport RigExpert by purchasing their products here - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=KC5HWB%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE#?lp=KC5HWB+INFLUENCER+PAGE&search_return=all&Brand=Rig+ExpertSave 5% with code KC5HWBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
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