Ham Radio 2.0

Tonight's livestream will be somewhat unique. I have a few new items to share with you all, Plus we will share links to support Jim, W6LG, with his ongoing health issues. We will have an auction for an antenna, where all proceeds go to Jim. Stop by and join us tonightPayPal link for Jim: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F559TA6NT8QRUEbay Auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116136380709QuirkyQRP Notebook with my logo: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1710785939/ham-radio-20-hardcover-quick-reference?etsrc=sdtW0AEZ FT* Battery with my logo: https://w0aez.com/products/hr2-bp-y14l-complete?ref=367merwkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

A Russian Citizen, who is a Ham Radio operator, was arrested for using an FM transmitter to broadcast anti-war podcasts and videos. Let's take a look at this story:SPONSOR: Get your FIRST License or UPGRADE from https://hamradioprep.com and save 20% with code jason20Links in video:https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2024/03/09/a-lonely-radio-nerd-a-poet-vladimir-putins-crackdown-sweeps-up-ordinary-russians/https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-europe-moscow-347cf5d867eb34b1e8469f942685b673Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got this story from an email list at a local club in my area. Have you ever heard GMRS users or callsigns on any of your Ham Radio repeaters in your area? If so, how did you handle it? Here are my thoughts...SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all license and training classes with code jason20 at https://hamradioprep.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight I welcome Richard from Main Trading Company onto the Livestream to talk about the BIG NEWS he has been hinting towards for the last few months. It's finally here! We will get the full story on the livestream tonight, so be sure to tune in! Website: https://www.mtcradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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POTA with a new antenna from Chameleon Antennas, that they are calling the CHA LEFS (Lightweight End-Fed Sloper) 4010. Let's take a look and see how it works.Link: https://www.gigaparts.com/chameleon-antennas-cha-lefs-4010-lightweight-end-fed-sloper.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Is Ham Radio boring or are you just looking in the wrong place? What is the point of using the radio at all? Which service might be best? Why choose Ham Radio? This is a Reddit article that I found with some good insights into Ham Radio, and some misconceptions that I want to clear up. Enjoy!SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all courses with coupon code JASON20 at https://hamradioprep.comLink to Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/3pk5wm/no_other_way_to_say_this_amateur_radio_is_a/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got a chance to tour the new Gigaparts store during the week of their soft opening, a few days before their Grand Opening in March of 2024. Let's take a look!My Gigaparts Pages:5% off at this page: https://hr2.li/gigaparts10% off at this page: https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

What is the best mobile HF Radio that you can get right now for your car? This is a list of my top 5 Mobile HF Ham Radios that are 100-watt versions. Some lower power radios are also available, but this list is my top 5 for 100-watt Mobile Ham Radios.SPONSOR: Save 10% off of all M&P Coax with the code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cableshttps://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/ts_480/https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&encProdID=8CBB7C4BDBAF40129AD4253A4987523Chttps://www.universal-radio.com/CAtalog/hamhf/0700.htmlhttps://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ft-891-hf-6m-transceiver.html 5. https://www.gigaparts.com/icom-ic-7100.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

So yes, I turn 50 today, can you believe it? I don't really believe it, but here we are. In honor of 50 years on this planet, Gigaparts is offering 50% off of several items today, but it will be for a LIMITED TIME, so you must act quickly! Plan to watch this livestream because once the streams ends, the sales end too.Check these daily deals at Gigapartshttps://hr2.li/gigaparts - Save 5% off of everything on this page with code KC5HWBhttps://hr2.li/cables - Save 10% off of everything on this page with code HR2CABLESBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I am not sure how legal this radio is, so you might want to get it before it is gone. Talkpod reached out to me and said they fixed the spurious emissions of their older 5-watt model and they wanted me to test this one. GUESS WHAT!! Watch the video to see if it works...SPONSOR: Bring all of your projects to life with https://pcbway.comLink to radio - https://amzn.to/3VoGwbyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

WPSD has been around for a while and I have the privilege of inviting Chip, W0CHP, onto the livestream to talk about this software. Chip is the creator of this software, and they are used in multiple hotspots, so let's find out more about this great software tonight! BridgecomSkybridge Max Hotspot: https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/hotspots/products/skybridge-max?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join us at 9pm CDT (02:00 UTC Saturday) for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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This is a revamp of a video that I posted a few years ago, with a better editing job. This TYT TH-350 Triband HT is still a radio that I carry myself on a regular basis. It still works well and I still have the same model that was featured in the original video, a few years ago.SPONSOR: If you are moving to a warmer State or just a family friendly region contact Real Estate for Life to work with one of their 1,400 conscientious, experienced agents in the US or Canada. Supporting both Ham radio 2.0 and our Veterans. https://realestateforlife.orgLinks for the TYT TH-350:BTWR - http://hr2.li/x4go3Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ICsrQwBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

DIRTY 'FENG! Let's take a look at the newest Baofeng for 2024, the 5RM. Today I put it on the power meter and then do some emissions testing with the TinySASPONSOR: Bring all of your CNC and 3DP Ideas to life at https://pcbway.comLink to Baofeng - https://amzn.to/3IwOt7eLink to TinySA - https://amzn.to/3v4w52aBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

We've done several interviews about M17 in the past and today there are new updates that the team wants to share with us. Join me Sunday night as I welcome Ed and Steve back onto the show to talk about the latest M17 Updates.What is M17? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qKp4sMZ59A&t=5s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0 M17 vs DMR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpktVM-UbgU&t=6s&ab_channel=HamRadio2.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Ham Radio Emergency Communications, or Emcomm, might not be what Disaster Preppers think it is. What do you think? What REAL usefulness can Emcomm have during an Emergency or Disaster? Should we include it in our prepping plan? Here are my thoughts...SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all Ham Radio Courses with the coupon code of JASON20 at https://hamradioprep.comLinks: Original Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1aori6s/change_my_view_emcomm_is_a_ham_radio_fantasy_of/Carrinton Event: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_EventBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I picked up some new Coax Jumpers from ABR Industries during the Orlando Hamcation of 2024. This set has FME-style connectors, which allows you to add any traditional connector that you want - PL259, SO239, SMA, BNC, etc. You can use these jumpers to connect anything in Ham Radio. SPONSOR: Save 10% off of these jumpers and all ABR Products with the coupon code ABR10KC5HWB at this link - http://hr2.li/wwdrmLink to these cables - https://abrind.com/shop/abr-test-kits/quick-adapter-cable-assembly-kit/?sld=kc5hwbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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.