Ham Radio - More doing, Less Worrying

Ham Radio - More doing, Less Worrying

Author: Josh Nass KI6NAZ March 29, 2024 Duration: 4:03:16
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio - More doing, Less Worrying   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 putting Linux on your Jankapotamus, doing more and worrying less, car emergency kits and Greenland (the film, not the country.)   Ham Radio Minute: Put Linux on your Jankapotamus    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.      Show Topic: Start doing and stop worrying.    Preparedness Corner: Car Emergency Kits https://www.safetykitsplus.com/products/aaa-excursion-road-kit?variant=32370912559152   HRCC Movie Club:    https://poll.ly/N7Jt2ACU1Epz5PSJmknw   Greenland    Likelihood of disaster: 4/5  Preparedness: 1/5 Realistic: 4/5 Characters: 2/5 Plot: 2/5 Entertainment: 4/5  Overall: 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 Blast From The Past (1999) 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:    Fountain pen video - https://youtube.com/shorts/0EHa3MePlIs?si=AhKfSmMeCiWqaUmn   BNL Eclipse Hour Episodes -  Episode One: Public Library Resources  Episode Two: An Optometrist's Perspective   Episode Three: State Park Concerns  Episode Four: Worldwide Eclipse Culture BNL Eclipse Hour Episode Five   Anysecu radio - https://amzn.to/4czh75k 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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New Ways to Update Existing Radios [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:39
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How To Be Confident In Ham Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53:01
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Back to the Future of Ham Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:10:12
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You Can’t Just Pick Up a Baofeng And Use It During SHTF [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:46:18
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 t…
The Emergency Ham Radio Altoids Tin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:56
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 listen…
The Turnkey HF Radio from Elecraft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:49
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 listene…
Elecraft’s New Radio - KN1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:13
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…
Jamboree On The Air [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:05
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 J…
Josh Was Wrong About Spurious Emissions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36:55
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 li…
It’s All About That Mast, That Mast, Real Cheap Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:22
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 em…