1 Pound POTA Pack Challenge

1 Pound POTA Pack Challenge

Author: Josh Nass KI6NAZ April 5, 2024 Duration: 3:12:41
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): 1 Pound POTA Pack Challenge   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 stuff costs things, the 1 pound POTA pack challenge, Taiwan’s preparedness and Blast from the Past movie.    Ham Radio Minute: Stuff costs things   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 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, P and T.   M t r t p t k k u p a t    Show Topic: The Jack of All Hams Challenge. The 1 pound POTA pack   Preparedness Corner: Taiwan Emergency Preparedness https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2771063/taiwan-proves-that-disaster-preparedness-pays-off HRCC Movie Club:    https://poll.ly/N7Jt2ACU1Epz5PSJmknw   Blast From The Past (1999)    Bunker in Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcgNz-42rKI   Likelihood of disaster: 5/5  Preparedness: 5/5 Realistic: 4/5 Characters: 3.5/5 Plot: 3/5 Entertainment: 3/5  Overall: 23.5/30   Greenland 17/30   Sean of the Dead 16/30   The Postman 12/30   I Am Legend 25/30   Red Dawn (1984) 22/30   Frequency 17/30   Don’t Look Up 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 Deep Impact 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:    Here's a blog post that talks about Clos switching and mentions the pronunciation: https://rule11.tech/its-not-a-clos-its-a-clos/   Wikipedia also has a decent article on Clos networks: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clos_networ   Clos Network: https://youtu.be/nDXPyVKp4xA Glenn Beck’s Preparedness video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duf06SGYO1o 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 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop 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)

Tune into the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast for a unique blend of technical know-how and everyday family life, hosted by Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) and his wife Leah (KN6NWZ). This isn't just a dry instructional series; it's a conversation from their Southern California home, where discussions about raising two boys seamlessly intersect with a passion for amateur radio and practical preparedness. Each episode feels like dropping in on friends who happen to be deeply knowledgeable about the airwaves. You'll hear Josh's concise "Ham Radio Minute" tips, practical for both newcomers and seasoned operators. Leah brings a relatable perspective, often tackling practice questions for licensing exams, while Josh gamely attempts to answer them, creating a fun and educational dynamic. They regularly engage with their community by reading listener emails and reviews, and they even share casual drink reviews, adding a personal, down-to-earth flavor. This podcast successfully demystifies a technical hobby by wrapping it in the warm, authentic context of family, making complex topics accessible and genuinely enjoyable to explore week after week.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Remoting Into Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:22:21
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Remoting Into 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 J…
"What Is Your Ham Radio Minute?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
Josh is at Pacificon and he asked his friends what their favorite ham radio tips are. Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH The…
The Best Ham Radio Demonstrations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:03:23
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Best Ham Radio Demonstrations 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 listener…
Failing Into Fun with POTA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43:21
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Failing Into Fun with POTA 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, host…
POTA Mobile Elegance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:39:17
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): POTA Mobile Elegance 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…
How New Tech Can Make Ham Radio Easier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:16:45
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How New Tech Can Make Ham Radio Easier 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 lis…
Is Ham Radio All Retirees? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:43:23
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Is Ham Radio All Retirees? 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, host…
New Ham Radios Are Coming! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:38:51
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): New Ham Radios Are Coming! 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, host…
Ham Radio Camping Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:33:01
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Camping Safety 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…
Josh’s Favorite Road Ready Radios [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:41
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Favorite Road Ready 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 listener…