Is Ham Radio All Retirees?

Is Ham Radio All Retirees?

Author: Josh Nass KI6NAZ September 7, 2024 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, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about having a simple ham radio time, the age of hams, heat wave preparedness and the 12 Monkeys movie.      Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffee/shop   Ham Radio Minute: Have Simple Ham Radio Time   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: Is Ham Radio Really All Retirees?   Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar.    Preparedness Corner - Heat Wave Preparedness https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/06/04/ahead-of-first-major-heat-wave-of-the-year-heres-how-california-is-keeping-people-safe/   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/ 12 Monkeys    Likelihood of disaster: 2.5/5  Preparedness: 1/5 Realistic: 1/5 Characters: 4/5 Plot: 5/5 Entertainment: 4/5  Overall: /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 War of the Worlds (2005).  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:    Doug’s Pelican Case: https://amzn.to/3Xx1ndE   Doug’s 3D printed mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6746704   Sandy’s Emcomm website: https://kq4dne.com/links/   Douglas V’s Video: https://youtu.be/-nyxo9tjkt0?si=XhP6KOLZKX-Wwiw7 Carlos’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX-FOe_RQVQ 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://hamrad

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.
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Huntsville Hamfest Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:42:03
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The Laziest Types of Ham Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58:06
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Duration: 3:36:06
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