HTs under $100 Face-Off

HTs under $100 Face-Off

Author: Josh Nass KI6NAZ August 31, 2025 Duration: 2:38:22
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): HTs under $100 Face-Off   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 1lb POTA Challenge, HT’s under $100 and food preservation methods and longevity.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH   Ham Radio Minute: Try the 1lb POTA challenge   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: Battle for the Sub $100 Handie Talkie   Radtel RT-880: https://amzn.to/428JTG9  Quansheng TK11: https://amzn.to/3UUQfVP Get the right tools for Radio!  VHF/UHF Power Meter: https://amzn.to/4mJgKd8  NanoVNA for antennas and filters: https://amzn.to/45Varfg  TinySA for radio purity testing: https://amzn.to/47SndO4  40db 25w attenuator for spurious emissions tests: https://amzn.to/4g0SGzC  SMA Jumpers: https://amzn.to/3Vv555q   Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar.    Preparedness Corner - Food Preservation Shelf Life and Bad Signs   https://foodassets.com/info/bulk-food-shelf-life.html   https://www.reddit.com/r/selfreliance/comments/1agjfu9/guide_8_signs_your_stored_foods_could_kill_you/ 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:   https://aprs.wiki/howto/ Archived HRCC Movie Club    Voted and suggested 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/   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 The Survivalist 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   On Hiatus Indefinitely    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://

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
Podcast Episodes
"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…
Ham Radio on the Cheap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:25:05
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio on the Cheap 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 b…