Ham Radio 2.0

ICOM Responds to the news story about exploding radios, confirming that the IC-V82 radios used in the Mossad / Hezbollah fight were most likely fake. Plus my response to some of YOUR comments from the first video...

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ICOM Statement - https://icomamerica.com/media_and_promotions/news/4085/

News article - https://aurora-israel.co.il/en/Japanese-firm-Icom-says-the-exploding-walkie-talkies-were-counterfeits/

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Hurricane Helene is proof that your Smartphone isn't reliable. Check out this video and the links below.

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Reddit Articles: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1frvl4x/post_hurricane_cell_phones_are_not_able_to/
https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1fsdjw0/asheville_nc_hurricane_coms/

W4HTP Repeater on Broadcastify: https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/43107

"Old Tech" News Story: https://youtu.be/3jXb9zwnO70?si=mN3_0jND1gI-vjSy

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Following up on my Best HT of 2024 video, I found some of the same radios on Amazon, but more importantly - I found some great accessories for these radios that you might want to check out..
Best HT List:https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/18QPLBEB6QNUV?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Best Accessories List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/YVH5TQJAB3LI?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

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Ham Radio Prep has launched a new Emcomm (Emergency Communications) Course. It contains some great information about the critical skills needed to effectively communicate during events and emergencies, ensuring the safety of yourself, your family, and your community.

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Several Icom Radios are prominently featured in the 10th Episode of Ultraman Arc. It is fun to see Icom Ham Radios, or any Ham Radios, in other types of media. Here is a link to Episode 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU2WeHgqY7c&ab_channel=ULTRAMANOfficialEnglishChannel

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Join us tonight as I welcome Ray Novak onto the Livestream to talk about the newest HT to the ICOM Radio line, the ID-52 Plus Anniversary Edition.

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Following the Wayanad Landslide in India, Ham Radio operators assisted in rescue efforts when all other forms of communication failed. Let's take a look at this story.

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Links in video:
1st Article: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/wayanad-landslide-and-role-of-radio-communication-1.9782364
2nd Article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/landslide-hit-areas-of-wayanad-finds-voice-through-ham-radio/articleshow/112246360.cms?from=mdr

Wayanad Landslide Animation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFP6tw9wZ0

Drone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qca-6CwQD9Q

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Why don't you have your Ham Radio license? I polled my audience on my YouTube Community Tab with this question and got some great answers. What is your answer to this question?

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Bring your questions and answers for an interactive livestream tonight between me and the audience. Let's talk about Ham Radio!

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