Ham Radio 2.0

I was sent this brand new antenna as a prototype and asked to test it before Dayton Hamvention of 2025. WOW... great performing antenna! I really like this design and compact shape. Let's take a look at how it performs on POTA at US-3013Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - get your FIRST or upgraded Ham Radio license and save 20% with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comFind the antenna here - https://www.spooltenna.com/?sca_ref=8414166.StZ7sWaR9v98 Save with this COUPON code - hamradio2dot0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Today I am activating Galveston Island State Park, US-3013, while using the World Radio League logger on Android. This app is also available on iOS. World Radio League makes some fantastic logging software that is full-featured. I have been using it for several months now, and I am very happy with it. Let's take a look...Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save a 20% discount on all of their courses with the code jason20 - https://hamradioprep.comWRL Link - https://app.worldradioleague.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

There are lots of stories going around about this FCC Deregulation document. Here are my thoughts on this subject - I will be following this story to see where it goes.Today's video is sponsored by SPE Expert Amplifiers - find some of the best Italian made HF Amps sold right here in the USA, with service in the USA https://www.mtcradio.com/spe-expertFCC Document - https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-219A1.pdfCallsign history - https://www.w7vo.com/callsignhistory.pdfJosh's video - https://youtu.be/aFTF6LXaHy0?si=C4CFwsFEUMa8UZ9oBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Amazon is running a Big Spring Sale from March 25-31 and I wanted to run a livestream today to talk about the deals that they will have for Ham Radio, outdoor and off-grid gear. Make plans to stop by the stream!Big Spring Sale List - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/1MQ9QHMXZM341?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_dMy Amazon store makes commissions that helps to support this channel. Find all of my Idea Lists and videos here - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

ICECO sent me this new 12V fridge and it is better than any other fridge I have had so far.My viewers receive 12% off on the ICECO website: https://icecofreezer.com/HAMRADIO2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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This is an excerpt from my last Livestream with John Kruk. The livestream topic was the new FTM-510Rasp from Yaesu, but towards the end, we spoke about several things that are upcoming from the company, including the next FTX-1F QRP HF Radio. This is good information that most people will want to hear, so let me know what you think in the comments below!Reserve yours here - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftx-1f-hf-50-144-430mhz-all-mode-field-transceiver.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Temu sent me another box of "stuff" and today I go through all the goodies. They do have some cool items, so let's take a look here...Temu × Ham Radio 2.0 $100 Coupon Bundle + 1 items 50%off Download Temu App to get a $100 Coupon Bundle through your link or search your code on Temu App to claim.Men's Casual Hooded Jacket with Intelligent Heating We are offering a 50% discount for your audience! Please let them know that by using your code [dqe5679], they can get these clothes at 50% off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The ICOM IC-705 is a high-featured, portable HF Radio made to take almost anywhere. The nice folks at Shack In a Box have developed this new Grab-n-Go box that keeps the radio safe, has air-induction for better cooling, and gives you easier access to all of the ports on this radio. Today I activated a POTA with this setup and worked some good DX, so let's take a look.Link to Go-Kit - https://shack-in-a-box.com/ic-705-grab-and-go-boxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join us live tonight to go through this radio and its new features. Link to radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-510drasp-c4fm-55-50w-144-430mhz-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

This is the motorized version of the Tarheel Little HP Pro antenna. I reviewed the maual version last year and loved it. This new version is even better, so let's take a look!This video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLink to antenna - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

This was a great article with some keen insight. Do you enjoy Ham Radio Nets? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments...This video is sponsored by Ham.Live - Take your Ham Radio NET to the next level with this FREE logging platform - https://www.ham.live/views/introArticle - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1iqjdho/3_reasons_why_nets_are_dying/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

A replay of my Livestream in March of 2025 where I gave away a new Icom IC-705Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I caught up with Carlson Roof Top Towers at Hamcation 2025. These towers mount to the roof of your home and are quite sturdy. Made in the USA! Let's take a look...Website - https://www.rooftowers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Winlink is an email service that will send an email over your radio to Gateways around the world, which pass them on to the internet.Today we are looking at WoAD, an Androind app that works with Winlink. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/Save 10% off of the BTECH UV-Pro with code hr2-uvpro at this link - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight I welcome Gaston, KT7RUN, from the YouTube Channel @TheTechPrepper onto the livestream to talk about ofrf-grid communicationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Retevis has released a brand new HT Radio that is called the HA1UV. Below are some discount detailsThis video is sponsored by Ham.Live - find their FREE logger here - https://www.ham.live/views/introBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

RigExpert sent me this SDR Receiver to make a video with. Today I use it to listen to some Airplane traffic with the uSDR software.Find RigExpert Products on this page and save 5% off with code KC5HWB - https://hr2.li/gigapartsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

As a follow-up to my first video, I made this new episode that addresses some of the issues with DMR IDs. Most of this video centers around a comment from 1 person on Reddit, who had a few good things to say.Today's video is sponsored by Lytmi Earbuds. Find their new CozyFit G1 over-the-ears unit here - Official Website Link: https://bit.ly/4hAeHp6 (10% discount with the code: HamRadio2) Amazon Exclusive Discount Link: https://bit.ly/3QjavOk limited offer: $20 offReddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1hsdxdu/has_bm_usa_really_stopped_issuing_new_tgs/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.