Ham Radio 2.0

Do only Ham Radio Operators care about FCC Regulations? Do other groups care about regulations of their spectrum of radio? Let's take a look today at a discussion about using Ham Radio without a license.Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comHeavy Metal Horizons Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbw5RoJYkyI&ab_channel=HeavyMetalHorizonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Who is your favorite Ham Radio YouTube Creator? I found this article and I thought it had some very good insight, and I would like to know what I can do better to grow my own channel and become more relevant in the Ham Radio YouTube space. Comment below!Today's Video is sponsored by M&P Coax - Save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesReddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jq7cwq/who_is_your_favorite_youtube_ham/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight we are setting up the LiNK500 device on the Lab599 TX-500 QRP Radio. This device interfaces with the radio, PA-500 Amplifier, and BATT500 external battery.Check out more at the QRP Store station: https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4j/PA500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/pa500-4j/LINK500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link500-4j/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging.You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DUntil May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code HAMRADIO8 https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Why was the Yaesu FT-857D discontinued? This was a good discussion that I found on reddit.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLink to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jv6w8q/why_was_the_yaesu_ft857d_discontinued/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The M1KE from SharkRF now has the ability to connect to Allstar. No longer just a digital voice device.Link to this device - https://www.sharkrf.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Ham Radio Happy Hour for April 2025Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I made a video with John Kruk from Yaesu about the latest info we have on the FTX-1F new QRP Radio, and that video got lots of really good comments, so I wanted to respond to some of them.This video is sponsored by Ham.Live - bring your Net to the next level with this free, web-based tool - https://www.ham.live/views/introLink to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jhl5u9/in_terms_of_updates_we_have_no_updates/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging.You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DUntil May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code HAMRADIO8 https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight we are going to build a kit from WB2CBA and W5BAAFind info about the kit here - https://github.com/WB2CBA/DX-FT8-FT8-MULTIBAND-TABLET-TRANSCEIVER2nd board - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/STM32F746GDISCO/5267791Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got to tour through R&L Electronics when I was in Ohio earlier this year. Let's take a look at their retail store.Remember to check their daily sales at this link - https://www2.randl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I found this new antenna bag on Amazon, and it is a new concept for antennas, but not for tools. Why has no one thought of this?Hammotop Bag - https://amzn.to/3YgxoX5Gabil Bag - https://amzn.to/3GaAk1hBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The March Giveaway is happening tonight - we are giving away an ICOM IC-7300 radio. I will have a few smaller giveaways during the stream also. I am very excited to welcome Brandon, N4BKC, from @Battlbox onto this stream. I've been wanting to catch up with Brandon for a while and he happened to be available tonight, so we're going to make this an exciting Livestream!April Giveaway sign-up list at this link https://hamradio2.com/april25Brandon's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CURRIN1776Battlbox Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UC3vnC9pyxJVfKT4Zv3YILUQBuy my coffee - https://hamradiooverland.coffee/shop/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The Epoch Power 460AH Battery provides a complete power solution for my mobile Ham Radio Comms. Let's take a look...Epoch Batteries - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

After one of my recent videos regarding Ham Radio Nets on the HF bands, I had a comment that was not in favor of POTA operators, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you about this subject. Which is better for YOU? POTA or checking into HF Nets? Are you a Net Control Operator for a Net? What are your thoughts? Comment below...Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project ideas to life at this link - https://www.pcbway.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

This will be my 4th year at the Moore Expo in Springfield, MO. This is an Overlanding event and we have had a growing Ham Radio presence at this event each year. This year I get to interview Chris Holloway, the founder of the event, and talk about plans for 2025.Stop by and join us! If you have the chance to attend the Moore Expo, I recommend it! April 25-26 in Springfield, MO - https://mooreexpo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

What does Yaesu have planned for the next FT-857 or FT-991a? Are they planning on adding 220MHz to a radio any time soon? Today I talk with John Kruk from Yaesu and get answers to some of these questions.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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.