Josh’s Perfect Ham Radio Day

Josh’s Perfect Ham Radio Day

Author: Josh Nass KI6NAZ July 27, 2025 Duration: 3:22:28
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Perfect Ham Radio 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 listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about checking your comms before you go, Josh’s perfect ham radio day and integrated emergency response..    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH The HRCC Coffee Club coffee is sunsetting in August.  Ham Radio Minute: Check Your Comms Before You Go-Go   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: My Perfect Radio Day   Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar. Randy’s Video with an insulting comment    Preparedness Corner - https://www.fema.gov/   Nevada County Integrated Emergency Response https://nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8299 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:   Ziplining in Colorado: https://advoutwest.com/   German Hacker Fest: https://draussenfuchs.de/   Field Day Recap Video: https://youtu.be/sFl_BSSvXl0 Photo gallery: https://www.cvarc.org/2025/ Club main page: https://www.cvarc.org/   The NWS website: https://www.weather.gov/pimar/PubZone   The template i created in Winlink Template Manager is: Type: Winlink To: nws.ftpmail.ops@noaa.gov Subject: Loudoun County VA Weather Report Msg: open cd data cd forecasts cd zone cd va get vaz505.txt quit   Doug’s Travel with Radio Video: https://youtu.be/RQZ3xzOE30g?si=yV2CnfebEeutom2S   Doug’s Lone Star Shack playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMVjWtexndcR2Andu1OxUYGnpfVKxg62D&si=KD6jbhVhPdLFUQcc       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 i

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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What Radio Should You Choose For Camping? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:46:54
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Radio Should You Choose For Camping? 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…
Let’s Talk DXpeditions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:34:09
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Let’s Talk DXpeditions 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…
The Greatest Ham Radio Road Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:45:49
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Greatest Ham Radio Road Trip 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…
1 Pound POTA Pack Challenge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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, hos…
Ham Radio - More doing, Less Worrying [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 list…
The Future of Ham Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:42:35
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Future of Ham 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…
I’m New To Ham Radio, What Even Is All This? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:10:11
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): I’m New To Ham Radio, What Even Is All This? 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 fr…
HexTenna In The Field! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23:48
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): HexTenna In The Field! 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…
Tricking People Into Ham Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:52:39
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tricking People Into Ham 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,…
A World Without Internet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:19:00
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): A World Without Internet 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…