Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Huntsville Hamfest Recap a.k.a The Tie-Down Episode

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 Josh’s favorite hamfest purchase, how FEMA handled Hurricane Hilary, and the Huntsville Hamfest Recap. 

Ham Radio Minute: What was your favorite ham radio purchase from Huntsville?

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: What FEMA did to prepare for Hurricane Hilary

https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/2023/08/20/how-fema-and-california-have-prepared-for-hurricane-hilary/?sh=5719da2b6b48

Show Topic: Huntsville Hamfest Recap

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: 

Seth’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/u8P4nW7mQOQ

Ed’s POTA: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recreation/recarea/?recid=40344&actid=73

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/magnetic-rock-mn/

Jared’s WSPR Purchase: https://www.zachtek.com/product-page/wspr-desktop-transmitter

Nathan’s Ham Security Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtPzjTB4WqIUJGEqUOI9pILBw4b3KvsZ9H3kkqXGbjKDv6Uw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): One Radial, Two Radials, Four? No. Sixteen.

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 explaining troubleshooting, the needs of Hawaii and radials, radials, radials. 

Ham Radio Minute: How Do You Explain How To Troubleshoot? 

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: The needs of Hawaii 

https://beatofhawaii.com/looting-after-lahaina-fire-reminds-us-of-hurricane-iniki/

Show Topic: Radials, Radials, Radials

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: 

Leah's "Chicken" Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/45rXEz9

QuirkyQRP - https://www.etsy.com/market/quirky_qrp

Scotland Reciprocity - http://www.arrl.org/cept

USGS Continental US - https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-constitutes-united-states-what-are-official-definitions

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Laziest Types 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 by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -

KN6NWZ, we talk about things to take on a ham radio backpacking trip, what to spend quality dollars for in preparedness and the laziest ham radios. 

Ham Radio Minute: The things Josh missed most on his ham radio backpack trip

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: What should you spend on quality for preparedness?

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/15ndb6z/what_items_in_your_bug_out_bag_should_be_the_best/

Show Topic: The Laziest Ham Radios

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: 

Aaron’s blog about Hilton Union Square and rooftop transmitter: https://blog.spectrox.com/2008/02/fcc_spectrum_auction_memories.html

All Rhode Island Event: https://w1sye.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/POTA-Activate-All-RI-6-9Sept2023.pdf

Drew’s Band who is totally invited to the apocalypse party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoJOSp5SMcY

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Antenna Placement of the Pros

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 how some antenna placements just suck, the arts in preparedness and the antenna placement of the pros. 

Ham Radio Minute: Some Antenna Placements Just Suck

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: The Arts in Preparedness

Show Topic: Antenna Placement of the Pros

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: 

Popular Mechanics on Morse Code: https://link.popularmechanics.com/click/32225801.357912/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucG9wdWxhcm1lY2hhbmljcy5jb20vbWlsaXRhcnkvYTQ0NTg5NDQ3L2hvdy10by1sZWFybi1tb3JzZS1jb2RlLz9zb3VyY2U9bmwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1ubF9wb3AmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZkYXRlPTA3MzAyMyZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmwzMjIyNTgwMSZHSUQ9NDRmZmIzODczOGYwZjM2ZmU4NDZjNmViZGJmNTk5M2Q0ZWUzYzljZWM3OTA3YTU0OTYwYTVkYzIyNDNlOWU5MQ/53d6a821dd52b8c5310154dcF8c631f3e

Mad Scientist Books: http://madscientistclub.com/

Doug’s Skydiving Experience: https://www.perfectlygoodairplane.com/ and https://youtu.be/a6aLH7JZctI

US Population Statistics: https://www.census.gov/popclock/

ARRL License Statistics: http://www.arrl.org/fcc-license-counts

Underground Vault Link: https://oldcastleinfrastructure.com/product/3-x-5-utility-vault-standard/

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Cheap Portable Antennas

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 a time before OTAs, outlandish things to prepare for and cheap portable antennas. 

Ham Radio Minute: A Land Before OTA

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: Outlandish Preparedness Scenarios 

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/15arkbu/what_are_the_common_outlandish_scenarios/

Show Topic: Cheap Portable Antenna 

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: 

Lewis and Clark Trail Event: https://lctota.org/

Idaho Historical Society: https://web.archive.org/web/20090930214321/http:/www.idahohistory.net/Reference%20Series/0032.pdf

Boise National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_042206.pdf)

History of Nampo: https://www.cityofnampa.us/328/History-of-Nampa

Canadian Nampo: http://nampa.ca/#:~:text=The%20history%20of%20our%20community,word%20meaning%20“The%20Place”

Matt’s Telescoping Masts: https://www.amazon.com/Gientan-Telescopic-Telescoping-Commercial-Residential/dp/B09STPN5S4/ref=sr_1_29?keywords=telescoping+flagpole&qid=1690178380&sr=8-29

St Albans ARC: https://www.starc.org/uncategorized/qst-qst-qst-starc-2023-hamfest-coming-soon/

No. Berkshire ARC: http://www.nobarc.org/images/hamfest2023.jpg

Russ’s Concrete Calculator Link: https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/howmuch/calculator.htm

Douglas V: https://youtu.be/yig482BjjCg

Dipole Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DQpMg5fj4

Ham Shack Update Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yig482BjjCg&t=148s

Mammoth Cave from Doug: https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The Ultimate SHTF 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 by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -

KN6NWZ, we talk about what’s up with these Chinese radios, how far you’re willing to go for self defense and the ultimate SHTF Radio. 

Ham Radio Minute: What’s up with these Chinese radios? 

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: Ask yourself how you’re willing to defend yourself

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/1554mip/nonlethal_weapons_vs_surrender/

Show Topic: Ultimate SHTF Radio

GP-7 Shortwave FM/AM: https://countycomm.com/collections/radio/products/countycomm-gp-5-ssb-general-purpose-radio

Yaeu FX-6: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007681

ICOM IC-705: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-017149

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: 

Casa Bonita Updates: https://kdvr.com/news/local/casa-bonita-employees-demand-answers-start-petition/

https://www.casabonitadenver.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDY1nbD-oXs

Piglet Radio Club: https://www.pigletradio.org/home

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Finance Bros Want Your Frequencies 

Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com

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 how you don’t need to be fast with CW, Heatwave Preparedness and commercial interests expanding their reach into shortwave radios. 

For the secret word, go to this page at Alpha Antenna and tell us what the minimum combined length of the gutter and downspouts should be for the HOA Buster HF Emcomm Antenna.  https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/

Giveaway winner Andrew Lynch of Woodlands Texas!

Ham Radio Minute: You don’t need to fast to play CW

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Sub element 1 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: Heat Wave Power Outage Preparedness

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/14xdbdz/excellent_article_about_surviving_heatwave_in_a/

https://heatmap.news/climate/heat-wave-blackout-power-outage

Show Topic: Commercial Threats To Ham Radio

https://www.arrl.org/news/commercial-interests-petition-fcc-for-high-power-allocation-on-shortwave-spectrum

https://spectrum.ieee.org/wall-street-tries-shortwave-radio-to-make-highfrequency-trades-across-the-atlantic

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: 

Charlene’s Radio Shack Link: https://www.radioshack.com/

Russ’s links: https://www.ready.gov/summer-ready , 

Misha’s Link: https://www.rac.ca/rac-0-30-mhz-band-plan/

Amanda’s QSL Cards: http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/

Shack Tool Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse?listId=39T1O17SZ4D0G

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Is Ham Radio a Service, Hobby or Tool? + Last Week of Alpha Antenna Giveaway

Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com

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 spurious emissions, 4th of July Preparedness and whether ham radio is a service, hobby or tool. 

For the secret word, go to this page at Alpha Antenna and tell us what the minimum combined length of the gutter and downspouts should be for the HOA Buster HF Emcomm Antenna.  https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/

Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle/pXRcQXvM2UBbbujy7

Ham Radio Minute: Filthy No Good Spurious Emissions

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: 4th of July Disasters 

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/14sa8rb/small_story_about_4th_fire/

Show Topic: Is Ham Radio a Service, Hobby or a Tool?

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: 

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

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Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

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Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Alpha Antenna Giveaway and Post Field Day Reports!

Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com

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 Field Day Reports, hiding your preps and mic and headphone adapters. 

Go to this page at Alpha Antenna and find the bolded word in the product description and then enter the giveaway! https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/hf-base-antenna-gutter-for-6-through-160-meters/

Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle/pXRcQXvM2UBbbujy7

Ham Radio Minute: Mic and headphone adapters.

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: Hide Preps in Your House

https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/vyswsr/hidden_prep_hiding_spots_do_you_have_any_where/

Show Topic: Post Field Day Reports 

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: 

Hard Road to Hoe from Chris B - https://youtu.be/B0aUnRhXZl8

Ham Radio Laptop suggestions from Theodore - https://amzn.to/3Xveev2 and https://cutiepi.io/ 

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Solo Field Day Tips and Alpha Antenna Giveaway!

Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com

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 field day and how to secure your car kept emergency preps. 

Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle/pXRcQXvM2UBbbujy7

Ham Radio Minute: Talking about Field Day

Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 

Ham Radio Test Study with Leah 

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/3EGELhO

-General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf

-Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j

Free Fastrack Track 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 [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!

Preparedness Corner: Hiding Preps in your car. https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/qo5v06/preps_stolen_out_of_car/

Show Topic: Solo Field Day Tips

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: 

Radio Shack - https://g.co/kgs/xy623S

Framework Laptop - https://frame.work/

Framework Laptop SDR - https://kc4vjo.org/2023/05/how-to-make-an-sdr-expansion-card-for-a-framework-laptop

Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!

Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101

Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com

Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Connect with Us:

Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com

YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT

Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi

Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)

Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)