Ham Radio 2.0

When the cellular networks are down, what works? RADIO is off-grid, but what does that mean? When cellular phones and Smart Phones network towers and internet to work, radios do not! Here are my thoughts on this AT&T Outage of 2024SPONSOR: Save 10% on all M&P Coax with the code of HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Links to articles: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1233217719https://apnews.com/article/cellular-att-outage-compensation-five-dollars-5fca100330ed57960ac43dc4e3240a21https://www.satellitephonestore.com/https://www.conceptdraw.com/How-To-Guide/picture/Mobile-TV-network-diagram.pngBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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LIVE! from the Houston Hamfest 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

There are new HF Radio Bag Inserts for the Explorer Backpacks from Gigaparts. Now you can choose from a laptop sleeve, or from bags for the Icom IC-7300, Yaesu FT-891, Yaes FT-991a or Yaesu FT-817/818. Coming soon there will be a new IC-705 bag which is larger than the original, so you will be able to add a Peovi (or similar) cage to the 705 and have it fit into the new bag.SPONSOR: Save 10% on all M&P Coax at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Find all Explorer Bag options at this link - also save 5% with code KC5HWB - https://hr2.li/gigapartsAffiliate links can earn commissions on qualifying itemsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I caught up with Patrick from Geochron at the Hamcation 2024 Hamfest and he took us through some new features that were recently added to the Geochron device. This device is great for tracking weather, satellites, the ISS and many other things. Let's take a look!Get yours here - https://www.gigaparts.com/geochron-atlas-4k-v2.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

These are my top picks for Ham Radios that you can purchase on Amazon in 2024 - I created an Idea List that catalogs all of them in 1 place. As an Amazon Affiliate, I can earn from qualifying links, FYI  SPONSOR: Bring all of your 3DP and Circuit Board projects to life at https://www.pcbway.comLink to ALL radios - https://amzn.to/3OIvUA6Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Join us for the livestream at 7pm CST as I build the CHARtenna Ares Random Wire Antenna! Thanks to the @CoffeeandHamRadios guys for sending me this antenna. We can get it built just in time for my trip to Galveston next weekend.Grab your own kit here - https://coffee-and-ham-radios.square.site/product/cahrtenna-ares-random-wire-end-fed-/13

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.A while back I made a video about My Emergency Radio and showed how they are overcharging for a pair of HT radios that don't perform as well as they claim. Today we get to take a look at Rapid Radios, which are from the same company, and are POC Radios. How well do these work and are they worth the cost? Let's find out....SPONSOR: Get a REAL Ham Radio License with Ham Radio Prep! Save 20% with code jason20 at this link - www.hamradioprep.com

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.There is a new bipartisan Act in Congress for Amateur Radio Preparedness and it should allow us to put up antenna on home that we own, instead of allowing the HOA Karens to tell us what we can do with our own property.SPONSOR: Bring your project ideas to life with www.pcbway.comOriginal Article: https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2024/2/senators-wicker-blumenthal-introduce-the-amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-actLegislation document: https://www.wicker.senate.gov/services/files/23ABD84C-6FFE-48FF-A0AA-731C15BEF20DRIPON Advance Article: https://riponadvance.com/stories/wicker-bill-removes-roadblocks-for-amateur-radio-operators/Contact your Senator: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?utm_source=Ham+Radio+Prep+ALL+Users&utm_campaign=90af90e33e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_10_15_02_02_COPY_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-8e512aedc1-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.I caught up with Robert from Tarheel Designs at Hamcation of 2024 and was able to get a walk-around of his table. Let's check out some new products from Tarheel Antennas!Website: www.tarheeldesigns.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Tonight we take a look at the logs from the Allstar server that I have running in a cloud to determine why, sometimes, it won't allow new connections to join the server. The server number is 43136 and sometimes I can't even connect myself, so I have invited @AA0Z and @HamRadioCrusader onto the livestream to help me look at the server logs and determine what is causing this issue.

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.What is the BEST Mobile Ham Radio for 2024? If you are a newly licensed Ham Radio Operator, or you are about to get your license, you might want to know what the best options are for installing a Ham Radio in your vehicle. These are my top 11 choices for the beginning of 2024, take a look at let me know what you think!SPONSOR: Save 10% off of all M&P Coax with the coupon code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLinks for this video:1: http://hr2.li/wnlyo2: https://amzn.to/42DRYlz3: http://hr2.li/2z3dw4: https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=721375: http://hr2.li/akrwh6: http://hr2.li/mws0j 7: http://hr2.li/v3t978: https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-200dr-50w-vhf-uhf-dual-band-c4fm-fm-mobile-transceiver.html9: http://hr2.li/nurdj 10: http://hr2.li/j0yvs Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.I caught up with Dave, K1NH, at Hamcation of 2024 to talk about his VHQ Hex Hexbeam and the recent addition of the 40-meter element that you can add to any tower or mast. Let's take a look!Website - https://www.vhqhex.com/

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.In Bangladesh, a young girl who needed medicine that couldn't be found in her country, was able to get help through the work of the local Ham Radio Operators by contacting other countries. SPONSOR: Save 20% off of all courses at HAM RADIO PREP with code jason20 - https://hamradioprep.com/Link to original story: https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/health/cross-border-radio-help-gets-bangladeshi-girl-life-saving-medicine-746250

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.OUTSIDE in the RV Area and Flex Market is where lots of the fun times take place at Hamcation. Let's take a tour around the facility and see what is outside for sale, and what kind of operating people are doing. PLUS, where do people hang out to relax during the show

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Join us LIVE from Hamcation 2024 on Friday, Feb 9. I'll be touring around inside of the buildings and catching all the cool wares that people are offering. Keep up with everything I am doing, along with many of the other crew, at these links:APRS - kc5hwb-5Allstar - connect to 43136Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamradio2dot0