How New Tech Can Make Ham Radio Easier

How New Tech Can Make Ham Radio Easier

Author: Josh Nass KI6NAZ September 14, 2024 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 listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about winterizing antennas, new technology making ham radio easier, youth preparedness groups and the movie War of the Worlds (2005).      Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffee/shop   Ham Radio Minute: Winterize Your Antennas Now   Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 5 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! No CW Lounge because Leah is studying for her General. We left off at K, M, R, S, U, A, P, T and L.     Show Topic: The Futurism of Amateur Radio    Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar.    Preparedness Corner - Youth Preparedness Program https://www.harlanenterprise.net/2024/09/13/emergency-preparedness-class-taking-applications-2/ 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/ War of the Worlds   Likelihood of disaster: 1/5  Preparedness: 1/5 Realistic: 1/5 Characters: 2/5 Plot: 3/5 Entertainment: 2.5/5  Overall: 10.5/30   War of the Worlds (2005) 10.5/30   Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy 11/30   Maximum Overdrive 11/30    On The Beach (1959) 12/30   The Postman 12/30   San Andreas 13/30   The Day After (1983) 14/30   The Day After Tomorrow Ranked: 14/30   Fall (2022) 14.5/30   Deep Impact 15/30    The Birds 15/30   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   Contact (1997) 19/30   The Towering Inferno 19/30   Don’t Look Up 19.5/30   Twister  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   I Am Legend 25/30   10 Cloverfield Lane Ranked: 26.5/30   The next movie is Twisters (2024).  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:    Nate’s Water Powered Flashlight Recommendation - https://amzn.to/4gs0IBq   Chris’s Recommendation for ROMs - https://anbernic.com https://goretroid.com 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? 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

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

Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast
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Smartphones, the New Radio Interface? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31:12
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Smartphones, the New Radio Interface? 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 list…
Troubleshooting Ham Radios, Antennas and Computers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:26
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Troubleshooting Ham Radios, Antennas and Computers On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to ema…
10 GHz WOW! Field Day 2024 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:19:05
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Field Day 2024 Recap 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…
What Else Is As Fun As Field Day? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:29:49
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Else Is As Fun As Field Day? 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…
What Happens After Sun Cycle 25? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:19:30
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Happens After Sun Cycle 25? I really did mean Cycle 25 :D On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of respo…
Ham Radio in the Big City [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:10:35
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio in the Big City 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, hoste…
Traveling Far Away with Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37:39
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Traveling Far Away with 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, h…
FCC Says You Need To Self Police [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:19:58
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): FCC Says You Need To Self Police 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…
Looking at Ham Radio HT Interfaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31:59
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Looking at Ham Radio HT Interfaces 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…
Ham Radio Campout Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:49:20
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Campout Recap 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…