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GB2RS News Sunday, the 19th of October 2025 The news headlines: · Ofcom implements Phases 2 and 3 of the amateur radio licence review · Share your feedback on the RSGB's 2025 Convention · The RSGB releases a video to help members make the most of its mobile app Following the introduction of the current amateur licensing framework in February 2024, Ofcom has now implemented most of the remaining changes associated with Phases 2 and 3. Ofcom updates its online Licensing Portal to accommodate applications for new M8 and M9 Intermediate callsigns, more flexible special event callsigns, and other changes, including easier revalidation. It also starts a gradual move to single personal call signs. For example, the revocation of lower licence callsigns is automatically triggered by a new application. Both Ofcom and the RSGB have released guidance for radio amateurs about these changes. You can see both documents by going to rsgb.org/guidance-resources. Please also note that the Ofcom licensing portal now requires longer and stronger passwords, so you may need to reset yours first before you can make any changes. The RSGB's 2025 Convention took place last weekend and brought together hundreds in person, as well as many more from across the globe who watched via the livestream. The Society is already receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. If you did attend the Convention and haven't yet completed the feedback form, please go to rsgb.org/feedback  and share your thoughts. If you were unable to attend in person and watched the livestream, the RSGB would also love to hear your feedback. Please visit rsgb.org/livestream-feedback  and let the team know what you thought of the online event. The feedback forms will be closed at the end of October. The livestreams for both days will remain available for everyone to watch on the Society's YouTube channel via youtube.com/thersgb. Whether you want to sit back, relax and enjoy the whole programme or use the timestamps to watch a particular topic, you'll find something to enjoy. As well as talks from the weekend, you'll find exclusive interviews and pre-recorded videos. The RSGB has released a short video explaining how to get the most out of its new mobile app. The Society has received great feedback about the new app and wants to ensure everyone enjoys the full functionality. You can find the video via rsgb.org/radcom  or on the RSGB YouTube channel. If you'd like to watch a behind-the-scenes chat with RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB about the lead up to the app launch, you can see that on the RSGB Convention Saturday livestream recording at 4 hours, 27 minutes and 30 seconds. The Tonight@8 webinar series continues on Monday, the 3rd of November, with Graham Somerville, owner and managing director of DSP noise cancellation specialists bhi [B-H-I] Limited. During the presentation, he will look at the types of DSP noise cancelling available for improving audio quality and which products are best suited to specific applications and setups. Join him live on the RSGB YouTube channel or special BATC channel and ask questions via the live chat. To find out more go to the RSGB website at rsgb.org/webinars Today, the 19th, is the last day of Jamboree on the Air, also known as JOTA. The event promotes friendship and global citizenship and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the Scout Association. The Society has compiled a list of Scouting groups that are involved with the annual event and has shared it on its website. The list is available by going to rsgb.org/jota  and choosing the ‘JOTA Stations on the Air' link on the right-hand side of the page. If you've been involved with JOTA this year, the RSGB would love to hear from you. There will be a special JOTA report in the January edition of RadCom, so please send details and photos from your event to radcom@rsgb.org.uk by the 14th of November. RAF Air Cadets Exercise Blue Ham will be operating on the 60m band from 0700 to 1600UTC today, the 19th of October. To operate, you must be a Full Licence holder. More details can be found on the alphacharlie.org.uk  website. Schools and youth organisations interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application and an educational project. Applications can be submitted until the 24th of October 2025. The school selection will take place in December 2025. The space conversation will be scheduled in the period extending from July to December 2026. You can find out more at tinyurl.com/ARISS-2026 And now for details of rallies and events Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Rally will take place on Saturday, the 25th of October at Elim Church, North Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8ND. The doors open at 9.30 am for traders and at 11.30 am for visitors. Disabled access and free car parking will be available. For more information, email Tim, MI0TBL, via carg@hotmail.co.uk On Sunday, the 26th of October, Galashiels Radio and Computer Rally will take place at The Volunteer Hall, St John's Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX. The doors open at 11 am and admission costs £3. Disabled access will be available from 10.45 am. For more information, visit galaradioclub.co.uk The Thirteenth Scottish Microwave Round Table GMRT will take place at the Museum of Communication in Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, on Saturday, the 1st of November, from 10.30 am to 5 pm. An interesting programme of speakers has been arranged, and microwave test facilities will be provided. There will be an opportunity to buy components and microwave-related items. An optional dinner will be held in the evening at a local hotel. Further information and online registration are available at gmroundtable.org.uk. The event has a maximum capacity of 50 people, and there are limited places left. Book now to avoid disappointment. Advance notice now that the 79th Annual Orlando HamCation event will take place between the 13th and 15th of February 2026 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park. HamCation is the second-largest amateur radio convention in the world, with the inaugural event dating back to 1946. For more information, follow HamCation on social media channels or visit hamcation.com Now the Special Event news To celebrate the 75th anniversary of DARC, the national amateur radio society in Germany, four special callsigns are active until the 31st of October. For more information, including details of a certificate that is available for working the stations, visit the DC75DARC page at QRZ.com  QSL via the bureau, or directly to DL2VFR. Members of the Haiti Radio Club are active as 4V1SB until the 31st of October. The callsign is in use to commemorate Simon Bolivar, who led several South American countries to independence. Recently, the station has been worked using FT8 on the HF bands. QSL via N2OO.ow the DX news Phill, C21TS, is active on the island of Nauru, OC-031, until the 30th of November. The station is spotted regularly using FT8 on the HF bands. QSL via Logbook of the World or OQRS. See QRZ.com for more information.  Mike, VE2XB, is active as VY0ZOO from Coral Harbour on Southampton Island, NA-007, until the 18th of December. Listen for the station on the 80 to 10m bands using CW and SSB. QSL via VE2XB. Now the contest news Today, the 19th, the RSGB 50MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Tuesday the 21st, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 22nd, the IRTS 80m Evening Counties Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW and SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. EI and GI stations also send their county code. On Thursday the 23rd, the RSGB Autumn Series SSB Contest runs from 1900 to 2030 UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. The Worked All Germany Contest started at 1500 UTC yesterday, the 18th, and ends at 1500 UTC today, the 19th of October. Using CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. The CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday, the 25th and runs until 2359 UTC on Sunday, the 26th of October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 16th of October Conditions over the past week have been reasonable with a relatively high solar flux and lower Kp indices. This resulted in a maximum usable frequency, or MUF, over a 3,000km path, in excess of 35MHz. This is just what October was meant to be like! But all good things come to an end and there are a few flies in the ointment coming up. On the 14th, the latest coronal mass ejection, or CME, tracking model from NOAA and the Space Weather Prediction Testbed showed three weak CMEs possibly passing Earth over the next few days.  Although none of them is expected to deliver a large impact to the Earth's geomagnetic field, a combined passage could generate minor G1 to isolated moderate G2 geomagnetic storming.  We are now well and truly into autumn and, with a daytime critical frequency of more than 9 to 10MHz, the 40m band is ideal for QSOs around the UK during the daylight hours. At night, the critical frequency is generally around 5MHz in the early part of the evening, dropping to 3.5 to 3.6MHz as the night progresses. This means that the 80m band is remaining open around the UK for longer, but it may fade out, perhaps towards midnight. October is a great month for HF with the potential for worldwide openings on the higher bands. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will be in the 140 to 150 range. Unsettled geomagnetic conditions with reduced MUFs are forecast for the 20th of October and then again on the 25th and 26th, when the Kp index could hit 5. Incidentally, these are the same dates as the CQ Worldwide SSB contest. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO This next period offers a marked contrast to our recent spell of Tropo weather under high pressure. Today, the 19th, sees a change to a much more unsettled weather type with rain, areas of low pressure, strong winds and showers. This will take Tropo off the agenda for the coming week, and its replacement is likely to be rain scatter for those on the GHz bands. There is no point in trying to time each individual low and front coming through this far ahead, and there is no real scope for any significant intervening areas of high pressure between the lows. So, there is no hint of Tropo next week. The recent solar conditions have again suggested that it's worth looking at the Kp index for signs of aurora, should it go above 5. Next, a few words about meteor scatter, which is gearing up for the Orionids, peaking on Tuesday, the 21st. However, they can have a broad spread with a minor peak preceding the main event. Either way, it's worth checking up on meteor scatter techniques and frequencies before the shower, rather than wondering what to do when it happens. For EME operators, the Moon's declination is falling again and becomes negative today, the 19th, so Moon window lengths and peak elevation follow suit by falling. Path losses are still rising as we approach apogee early on the morning of the 24th.  As we move through 2026, we reach a ‘sweet spot' in June where perigee and the highest declination coincide. This means the lowest path losses occur when we have the longest Moon windows. This cyclic event last occurred in 2018 and will not occur again until 2035.  144MHz sky noise starts the week low until Tuesday, the 21st, when the Sun and Moon are close in the sky. This brings noise problems for Yagi-type antennas with their high beam width. After that, the noise rises too high again for the weekend beginning the 25th of October. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

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.

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.

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 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.htmlThis video is NOT sponsoredLink 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.

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/157694770683512Become 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 2025Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tailscale and Hamcation Recap   Check out Gigaparts for all the new Intellitron ham radio gear.  Use code "JOSH" for 10% off items on my page: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH   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 MFJ Long Ranger Intellitron, Tailscale and Hamcation, Detroit ice flood and Apollo 13 the movie.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   HRCC Campout - https://forms.gle/H2gdR1pH77EwrEpr9   Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH   The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffee/shop   Ham Radio Minute: MFJ Long Ranger Intellitron    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Extra Exam HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3AVHGU1 -General: https://amzn.to/4ehQ5zz -Extra: https://amzn.to/4efCqJ2   Free Fastrack to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20   Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Show Topic: Tailscale and Hamcation Recap   Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar.    Preparedness Corner - Southwest Detroit Ice Flood https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/detroit-searches-answers-after-massive-water-break-forces-evacuations   https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/mechanic-shares-how-cars-damaged-in-southwest-detroit-water-main-break-can-be-salvaged HRCC Movie Club    Vote and suggest movies here - https://poll.ly/N7Jt2ACU1Epz5PSJmknw   CJ's Nifty List of HRCC Movie Club movies here - https://letterboxd.com/roguefoam/list/ham-radio-crash-course-podcast-movie-club/   Apollo 13   Likelihood of disaster: 5/5  Preparedness: 4/5 Realistic: 5/5 Characters: 4/5 Plot: 3.5/5 Entertainment: 3/5  Overall: /30   The 5th Wave 10/30 War of the Worlds (2005) 10.5/30 Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 11/30 Maximum Overdrive 11/30  The Tomorrow War 11/30 On The Beach (1959) 12/30 The Postman 12/30 Soylent Green 12/30 World War Z 12/30 Waterworld 13/30 San Andreas 13/30 Airplane 14/30 The Day After (1983) 14/30 The Day After Tomorrow 14/30 Z is for Zachariah 14/30 Fall (2022) 14.5/30 Signs 15/30 Deep Impact 15/30  The Birds 15/30 Twisters (2024) 15/30  Armageddon 15.5/30 Sean of the Dead 16/30 Zombieland 16/30 The Book of Eli Ranked: 16.75/30 Love and Monsters 17/30 Frequency 17/30 2012 17/30 Greenland 17/30 12 Monkeys 17.5/30  Threads 18/30 Independence Day 18.5/30 Contact (1997) 19/30 The Towering Inferno 19/30 Don't Look Up 19.5/30 Twister  19.5/30 Dante's Peak 19.5/30 Tremors 20/30 The Road 21/30 The Quiet Place 21/30 Red Dawn (1984) 22/30 Wall-E 23/30 Blast From The Past (1999) 23.5/30 28 Days Later 24.5/30 Apollo 13 24.5/30 Contagion 25/30 I Am Legend 25/30 10 Cloverfield Lane 26.5/30 The Martian 27/30   The next movie is The Survivalist.    Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:    ARRL Education Program - https://www.arrl.org/education-technology-program   Hillsboro Academy ISS Activiation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqKx6ytN96k   Link to Cooper's BBQ - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NdWNVWbgVVWAVx999   Balloon launch info - https://amateur.sondehub.org/ Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means a lot to us!   Want to send us something? 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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.

Tonight we see the recovery of a pico balloon that went around the world. Also tom show us and discusses his next two flights which will launch at the Ark River Valley Hamfest in Russellville, AR next month. We will also give a recap of Hamcation. Plus more.

In this edition: 01. SpaDeX Mission 02. 3D Printed Helicone Antenna 03. 3D Printer Helicone Antenna files 04. 3D Printer Helicone Antenna YouTube 05. President Jimmy Carter saves Shuttle Program 06. Cowtown Hamfest 07. Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society - Techfest 08. HamCation 2025 09. Yuma HAMCOM 10. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 11. Donate to AMSAT 12. FO-99 Schedule 13. AMSAT Keps Link 14. AMSAT Distance Records 15. AMSAT President Club 16. Satellite Status Page 17. Satellite Status Page 2 18. FM Satellite Frequencies 19. Linear Satellite Frequencies 20. ISS pass prediction times 21. FO-29 Schedule 22. AMSAT Ambassador Program 23. AMSAT Getting Started with Amateur Satellites digital 24. AMSAT News Service 25. AMSATs GOLF Program 26. AMSAT Hardware Store 27. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 28. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 29. AMSAT Membership 30. AMSAT Donations 31. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 32. and more.

I caught up with Steve from Alpha Antennas at Hamcation 2024 and got to see a couple of new projects he is working on, plus talk about some of the other antennas that are in his inventory. We used his Hextenna on a POTA activation last year and it worked great! Check out his website here - https://www.alphaantenna.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I caught up with Patrick from Geochron at the Hamcation 2024 Hamfest and he took us through some new features that were recently added to the Geochron device. This device is great for tracking weather, satellites, the ISS and many other things. Let's take a look!Get yours here - https://www.gigaparts.com/geochron-atlas-4k-v2.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.I caught up with Robert from Tarheel Designs at Hamcation of 2024 and was able to get a walk-around of his table. Let's check out some new products from Tarheel Antennas!Website: www.tarheeldesigns.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.I caught up with Dave, K1NH, at Hamcation of 2024 to talk about his VHQ Hex Hexbeam and the recent addition of the 40-meter element that you can add to any tower or mast. Let's take a look!Website - https://www.vhqhex.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Join us LIVE from Hamcation 2024 on Friday, Feb 9. I'll be touring around inside of the buildings and catching all the cool wares that people are offering. Keep up with everything I am doing, along with many of the other crew, at these links:APRS - kc5hwb-5Allstar - connect to 43136Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamradio2dot0

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.OUTSIDE in the RV Area and Flex Market is where lots of the fun times take place at Hamcation. Let's take a tour around the facility and see what is outside for sale, and what kind of operating people are doing. PLUS, where do people hang out to relax during the show

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.These Reddit stories are always fun. This one comes from a poster who found that mounting a radio antenna into his Toyota Prius will void the warranty. The follow-up article was the best part!SPONSOR: Save 20% on all LDG Electronics Items during Hamcation of 2024 - https://gigaparts.com/ldgOriginal Article Link - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1af3jsc/ham_radio_banned_from_prius/2nd article https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1afwuxr/saw_the_prius_banning_ham_radio_post_heres_mazda/

Did your high school have a disaster prep class? Mine didn't. I wish it had. This is a story of a high school in California where 1 student decided to take it upon himself to get involved in his local C.E.R.T. training and bring it into his high school for other students. This is a great idea and one that I hope to see more commonly, moving forward.SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all LDG Items during HAMCATION - https://www.gigaparts.com/ldgOriginal Article Link - https://newsroom.ocde.us/troy-high-school-students-prepare-to-aid-their-community-with-disaster-response-training/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Lab599 has revealed a new Manpack portable QRP radio that they are calling the TX-500MP. This looks similar to their previous TX-500 model, but it is clearly made to drop into a backpack and has all of the ports on the top of the radio for easy access. Very little is known about this radio right now, but I will share with you what I have learned so far.SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all LDG Electronics Products during Hamcation of 2024! - https://www.gigaparts.com/ldgLab599 Website - https://lab599.com Lab599 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discovery_tx_500/ @OH8STN Videos - https://youtu.be/uDRNwSzjn40?si=t15SFc9RhanAYY0sBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join us on Sunday night as I welcome several YouTube channels back onto the channel to talk about plans for next weekend's HAMCATION 2024 Hamfest! We'll probably do some after-hour get togethers and we will talk about overall plans for the show. Join us!Website - https://www.hamcation.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Radio with Inclusivity + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway Winner Announced   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 HamCation's Kenwood D75 workshop, radios for all, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act and the movie Don't Look Up.    This episode is sponsored by Alpha Antenna. Alpha Antenna is partnering with Ham Radio Crash Course to give away a free Mast Mounted 2-40M + 220/440MHz HF/VHF/UHF HexTenna  (https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/vhf-uhf-hf-portable-hextenna-alpha-antenna/)  Congratulations to Edward Burch!    Ham Radio Minute: Kenwood D75   Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 3 HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it! CW Lounge: K, M, R, S, U, A and P. P p p s m p p s a r r r.     Show Topic: Radios for all abilities    Preparedness Corner: The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act  https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2024/2/senators-wicker-blumenthal-introduce-the-amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-act   HRCC Movie Club:    https://poll.ly/N7Jt2ACU1Epz5PSJmknw   Don't Look Up   Likelihood of disaster: 4/5  Preparedness: 0/5 Realistic: 5/5 Characters: 4/5 Plot: 3/5 Entertainment: 3.5/5  Overall: 19.5/30   Threads Ranked: 18/30   Twister Ranked: 19.5/30   The Birds Ranked: 15/30   10 Cloverfield Lane Ranked: 26.5/30   The Book of Eli Ranked: 16.75/30   The Day After Tomorrow Ranked: 14/30   The next movie is Frequency.  Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:    HRCC Campout Information - https://forms.gle/rPcWUDgFxUzkLMd18   Gole Mini PC - https://goleminipc.com/   Sound Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1_fDwX1VVY   Lightbulb Cartel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb7Bs98KmnY   SDR Ban - https://daily.hamweekly.com/2024/02/canada-to-ban-sdr-hardware/   POTA Ban - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CJvmC9swkVzhrA7E/?mibextid=oFDknk Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/nasscorners (Leah)

Tonight jim gives us a review of a new baofeng, Glen is back from Hamcation, lets see what he will report, upcoming hamfests, and much more

Join us tonight for an interview with leadership from Hamcation about the upcoming Hamfest next month

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Scott, KE4WMF, had a well thought-out and planned mobile ham radio setup for his vehicle at Hamcation 2023. This is the ultimate installation of HF, VHF and UHF Ham Radios for rover stations and mobile POTA setups.Check out Scott's QRZ Page for more info - https://www.qrz.com/db/KE4WMF

FlexRadio Tuner Genius, Antenna Genius and PowerGenius equipment now available at Gigaparts. This was announced at Hamcation 2023 and I was priveledged to get it on video.Link - https://www.gigaparts.com/flexradio

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): We're Back, Does Ham Radio Still Have Rizz?   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 bad actors, 100 things that disappear first in wartime and a lack of enthusiasm over new ham radios.     Ham Radio Minute: Shame on Bad Actors    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. Josh will be at Hamcation.    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah  HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Preparedness Corner: First 100 things to disappear in a war https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/11gbhra/100_items_to_disappear_first_in_war_a_repost/ Show Topic: Don't Panic Over The Lack of New Ham Radio Enthusiasm Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:  Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

At Hamcation 2023 I got a chance to speak with Mike, owner of Ham Radio Deluxe, and he showed us some new features of the 6.8 version of the logging software. Coming soon, version 7 will add even more features to this ham radio logging software, so be sure to check out this video and stay tuned to hear more news soon!

In this video, we'll show you a prototype of the new RFinder Az El Rotor for satellite tracking. This new rotor allows you to track the positions of satellites in real time, making it a great tool for Amateur Radio.RFinder website: https://rfinder.net

In this video, I'm going to show you the VHQ Hexbeam, the King of Hexbeams! This antenna is amazing and is built to last in almost any weather or storm. This video will demonstrate the differences between this Hexbeam antenna and other brands on the market.If you're interested in antennas or want to see what the VHQ Hexbeam is all about, then watch this video and don't miss out on the chance to pick up some amazing signals with this amazing antenna!Website - https://www.vhqhex.com

FIRST LOOK from the 2023 Orlando Hamcation, we stopped by the Icom booth and talk with Ray Novak, N9JA, about the Icom IC-905 SHF Transceiver. The radio isn't available for purchase yet, but it will be coming later this year, and this is the first time we have seen one live. Take a look at this video and let me know in the comments if this is the type of radio for you!

We've left Texas and have arrived in Orlando, FL for the 2023 Ham Radio Hamcation. We've met up with friends and already hit a Park to make some POTA contacts. Keep up with us for the duration of the trip to Hamcation 2023!

Welcome to the Clubhouse! This week the Clubhouse we are getting come more details on the challenge as well as talking Hamcation. Are you going to Orlando? Come have a chat!You can reach the show at hamradioclubhouse@gmail.comJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MNpsWOXsI68Kbptm9r2Zw/joinWant to catch the show on the go? Well now you can, we are now podcasting each episode. Available on your favorite podcast platform.If you would like to buy us a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/w2hrcGuest YouTube channels:Shane- https://www.youtube.com/@UCQP0R5hTdP-n0yUr8yBU0vgMatt - https://www.youtube.com/@UCeHAIQzD9ItrBPLAdxwOiCQOur Channels:Joe - https://www.youtube.com/c/K5YVYAmateurRadioStationShane - https://www.youtube.com/thissideoftheradioDan BeerSnack- https://www.youtube.com/c/DanKD2FMWDon Izzo - https://www.youtube.com/smokesignalsrfSteve - https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveKO4AFLHamRadioDaniel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNcOZ7LUBddxjB0wGMYGcBwMerch Links:Joe - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/k5yvy/allShane - https://thissideoftheradio.myspreadshop.com/Discord Links:K5YVY & Friends - https://discord.gg/8WGfgJWUuTT.O.A.D.S- https://discord.gg/GaHVfUPwvT

use a scope and signal generator to tune an antenna. Glen reports from Hamcation, Tom builds a retro VFO, plus more.

Windshield podcast in my personal truck, talking a bit on my drive this morning, thank you to EVERYONE Who I got to talk with this weekend.

Our 3rd annual meetup for dinner at Grills Seafood in Orlando. With Mike, Scott and George,

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Is Being An Appliance Operator Good or Bad for the Hobby?   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 tool for a hamfest, a “wider war” and the pros and cons of a potentially impending Appliance Operator population.     Ham Radio Minute: Hamfest Multimeters.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. Josh will be at Hamcation.    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah  HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Preparedness Corner: A Wider War ahead - https://thehill.com/policy/international/3846064-un-chief-warns-of-wider-war-one-year-after-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/ Show Topic: Are we destined to be appliance operators? Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:  Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

We're coming to you LIVE in Orlando, Florida where HamCation is about to begin! Michael Cauley, W4ORL, the chairman of HamCation, is here to give us the latest update before the big event.

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Buy Once, Cry Once    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 hamfest ham radio, Last of Us Episode 3 and buying once and crying once.    Ham Radio Minute: Best hamfest ham radio.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. Josh will be at Hamcation.    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah  HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Preparedness Corner: The Last of Us Episode 3 Show Topic: Buy Once Cry Once Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:    Alabama Andrew's Explanation of Rank? https://www.pbjcal.org/Services   Chris's Blog on Ham Radio: https://journal.seefar.dev/ Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)  

In this video, we'll be discussing our upcoming Orlando Hamcation 2023 and giving you all the latest news and planning!If you're thinking of going to the Orlando Hamcation this year, then be sure to check out this video! We'll be giving you all the latest news and updates on the event, as well as outlining the planned ham radio event. We hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful as you plan your trip to Orlando this year!

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature is Workshop Experiments. We would like to thank Martin Malley (WØZZK) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Internal Heating Element Makes These PCBS Self-Soldering Amateur Satellite FalconSAT-3 Nears Reentry DX-Unlimited, Arnie Coro, CO2KK — SK Grid Hunters who Use Satellites Risk Losing an Important Resource Natural Phenomenon Affects Radio Waves and Helps Science Missouri S&T Amateur Radio Club to Celebrate 100 Years Mobile App Available to Navigate 2023 Orlando HamCation RSGB Coronation Celebration Confirmed

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Just Buy The 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 having coax adapters, 10 acre compound security and buying radios now rather than later.    Ham Radio Minute: Reminder to have coax adapters.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. Josh will be at Hamcation.    Ham Radio Test Study with Leah  HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Preparedness Corner: 10 Acre Compound Security https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/10mad8s/if_you_were_building_your_dream_compound_on_10/   Show Topic: Just buy the radio Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:  Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)  

Big show tonight at 8:00 PM Central on W5KUB.COM Our guest tonight is Clint Bradford K6LCS talking about how to work the easy satellites. Michael Cauly is also with us and will talk about Hamcation 2023. plus much more

Mike Banigan, KJ4UDO and Michael Cauley, W4ORL are here from the Orlando HamCation to announce this year's award winners and bring the latest news about HamCation!Congratulations to the winners:Carole Perry Educator of the Year Co-Winners:Ken Lyons, KN4MDJ (WB4SA) & Jim Storms, AB8YK (YDXA)Gordon West Ambassador of the Year:John Bigley, N7URhamcation.com

This year, Orlando Hamcation 2022 was an event to hold up the name after 75 years.. My wife, her mother AND her daughter came with me.. Check out the episode to hear from these newbies and what they thought..

Welcome to the Ham Radio Clubhouse. This week in the clubhouse we are talking about Hamcation and other upcoming conventions. We look forward to seeing you in the chat. Want to catch the show on the go? Well now you can, we are now podcasting each episode. Available on your favorite podcast platform. If you would like to buy us a beer:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/w2hrcGuest YouTube channels:Our Channels:Joe - https://www.youtube.com/c/K5YVYAmateurRadioStationShane - https://www.youtube.com/thissideoftheradioDan BeerSnack- https://www.youtube.com/c/DanKD2FMWDon Izzo - https://www.youtube.com/smokesignalsrfSteve - https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveKO4AFLHamRadioDaniel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNcOZ7LUBddxjB0wGMYGcBwMerch Links:Joe - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/k5yvy/allShane - https://thissideoftheradio.myspreadshop.com/Discord Links:K5YVY & Friends - https://discord.gg/8WGfgJWUuTT.O.A.D.S- https://discord.gg/GaHVfUPwvT