How To Use a Ham Radio Handheld (HT)

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
  • Most radios differ in fundamental ways when performing simple functions. Today I cover the foundational radio functions across multiple radio types.
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  • @milliardo279
    @milliardo279 Місяць тому +12

    So far the best I have seen someone explain HT basics without getting complicated . Ronald Beavers would be proud.

  • @elZeon
    @elZeon Місяць тому +4

    Every new ham radio operator must watch this video after buying an HT! Thanks Josh.

  • @CodeDoctorJet
    @CodeDoctorJet Місяць тому +4

    I've been a ham for a long time and still watched all the way through. I LOVE the way you explain things so that anyone can understand, especially those new to the hobby. I'm trying to get my wife to get her license and will definitely be using your content to help her learn these basic concepts. Thanks Josh!

  • @CowboyButler
    @CowboyButler Місяць тому +2

    Josh - you do the community proud with your explanations and instructions. Every.Single.Time.

  • @C_103
    @C_103 Місяць тому +1

    After getting my tech ticket a couple months ago and lined up for the general test next month, these videos are helping tremendously as a crash course. As an old dog learning new tricks....thanks.

  • @dougdaniels
    @dougdaniels Місяць тому +2

    My 22 year old TH-F6A is still my go-to HT.

  • @sassytbc7923
    @sassytbc7923 Місяць тому +1

    I havent ever heard a video this hrlpful. Thank you!

  • @Yozimbo
    @Yozimbo Місяць тому

    Hi Josh, thank you for yet another great and informative video! Greetings from Athens, Greece!

  • @joshuarobb2891
    @joshuarobb2891 24 дні тому

    Excellent content. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you! 73

  • @JamesHannibalKH2SR
    @JamesHannibalKH2SR Місяць тому

    Great video for beginners Josh! I’ll definitely be sending people to watch this who are getting into radio. 👍🏽

  • @josheygaming7134
    @josheygaming7134 Місяць тому +1

    Hey josh love your videos you are really helpfull to new hams out thare thanks for videos helping us out

  • @kb8m203
    @kb8m203 Місяць тому

    Nice job Josh. Great video.

  • @malcolmtaylor4593
    @malcolmtaylor4593 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video.

  • @Jalvey
    @Jalvey 27 днів тому

    Pretty please do one of these for similarly technician- friendly mobile units!

  • @TheWild_Living_Nature
    @TheWild_Living_Nature 28 днів тому

    I wish you would have used the Yaesu more…glad you explained some things

  • @glyn1
    @glyn1 29 днів тому +1

    Hello JOSH you sure know your stuff many thanks Barry NZ ZL - BP

  • @ifell3
    @ifell3 Місяць тому

    Great stuff

  • @lynnbender6775
    @lynnbender6775 Місяць тому

    WOW! a Heil Sound TShirt, I remember Bob Heil from the 70s. I didn't know that the company was still around.

  • @barryfriedman7840
    @barryfriedman7840 29 днів тому

    @HamRadioCrashCourse, Josh I noticed you shot this video utilizing the Signal Stuff dual band antenna for use with your Kenwood D75A. Do you have a recommended tri-band antenna for use with that device? Thanks!

  • @Braekker19
    @Braekker19 Місяць тому

    Josh! Can you do a video on the different types of connectors? SMA, BNC, etc. and what to know. Maybe you already have- idk. Thanks!

  • @kumasu
    @kumasu Місяць тому +1

    I would be terrified to carry a $700 HT.

  • @rondonato7443
    @rondonato7443 Місяць тому

    Just when I thought I knew it all... along comes Josh😂

  • @charlesmoon4290
    @charlesmoon4290 Місяць тому

    hey i noticed your signal corp pin. Kewl Video

  • @25gatimus
    @25gatimus 29 днів тому

    I just got that Kenwood but my screen looks different, 2 smaller frequencies, for a and b. How do you get it bigger. Is that a custom firmware too?

  • @billsutter7461
    @billsutter7461 День тому

    I appreciate your videos. I just passed my Tech exam yesterday. Now I waiting on my first radio to come in the mail. It was suppose to be here two days ago but now it says Tuesday. I have a long way to go. I am just starting. I think I will work with my hand held for now. It is the infamaouse Beofang UV5R. I am now researching left and right to find what is the best mobile setup. I would like to get that ordered ASAP. Any hints/tips or videos I should go to first?

  • @jemcik
    @jemcik 15 днів тому

    in Icom ID-50 "TS" in Quick menu stands for "tuning step", this is the step for VFO, not a tone used for repeater communication

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  15 днів тому

      Indeed a mistake I made. You're not the first to point it out.

  • @hamradiotube
    @hamradiotube Місяць тому

    146.48 is where we hang out unless you guys changed it without my knowledge. Which I wouldn’t blame you for 😂

  • @brianmacon
    @brianmacon День тому

    Could you please tell me which of the middle tier cost, Ham VHF/440 HT’s, have sunlight readable screens? No need for recommendations (although that would be nice). Just a few Mfg’s & model #’s? I have a really nice Wouxon KG-UV9PX that is for SH*# in daylight (ie on a trail or doing POTA). I need help. KQ4OUY

  • @juliandavis6028
    @juliandavis6028 Місяць тому

    Baofeng makes batteries for the UV-5R family that have a USB-C charger on the bottom

  • @DD5LP
    @DD5LP Місяць тому

    I just found out that the Yaesu 4X has the same problem as the Baofeng that you can only charge the battery when it is fitted on the radio in the charging cradle!

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  Місяць тому

      Yes! Not a fan of that!

    • @markr.1984
      @markr.1984 Місяць тому

      Yeah, if I had that thing I'd feel the need to buy like four battery packs for it. If it don't have a DC-in jack, it ain't worth jack!! My VX-6R has the DC-in jack so I can actually take it places!!

  • @aa3konthego
    @aa3konthego Місяць тому

    I own four different Yaesu handhelds all with different key sequences to do the same thing. Talk about confusing.

  • @K5JHP-John
    @K5JHP-John Місяць тому

    Always call CQ and ask for a reception report on every repeater, every day.

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy Місяць тому +1

      Typically we do not call CQ on repeaters. Just put out your callsign.

    • @markr.1984
      @markr.1984 Місяць тому +1

      I've been listening to repeaters since way before I was a ham in the early 70s. Never heard anyone ever say CQ on a repeater. Only below 30 mHz or so, then it's ok. At least in the United States. Other countries might use CQ on VHF/UHF.

    • @K5JHP-John
      @K5JHP-John Місяць тому

      @@markr.1984 It's a joke.

    • @K5JHP-John
      @K5JHP-John Місяць тому

      @@k6usy It's a joke.

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy Місяць тому

      @@K5JHP-John it wasn’t very good…

  • @k6usy
    @k6usy Місяць тому

    TS on the icom is Tuning Step, not Tone. :-)

  • @callhoonrepublican
    @callhoonrepublican Місяць тому

    that kenwood looks like a nightmare to use

    • @markr.1984
      @markr.1984 Місяць тому +1

      I've found the Kenwood to be extremely easy to use and had it programmed for 120 or so repeaters on 2m 1.25m and 70cm, plus simplex the first day I had it. I learned how to use it as a scanner on the second day and it's as fast as my Uniden SDS200 on scan. For some reason I also find it easier to remember the basic and moderately complex operations than all my other handhelds. I use my ancient Radio Shack HTX-202 once a week and it's harder to remember to do stuff on it than my TH-D75 any day of the week. The APRS and DSTAR operating was not self-explanatory for me but it was my first venture into digital, period. But within three weeks I had that figured out as well. Overall, I find it easier to operate and use than my Yaesu VX-6R handheld too. I find myself having to look at the stupid manual for the VX-6R if I have not used it in a week or so to relearn it!! The Kenwood TH-D75 just makes sense. Not hard at all. Go through the menu on the Yaesu and you have things like BCLO, BP LVL. BNK-NM, CH-CNT, blah, blah, blah, yada, yada, yada. Who could remember what that all stands for? Have to look it all up again and again. The menu on the TH-D75 is all straightforward compared to that on 95% of the things in the menu. Fantastic radio if you can shell out the $$, trust me.

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless Місяць тому

    It's like they breed.

  • @magnitudematrix2653
    @magnitudematrix2653 Місяць тому

    Lets combine AI, software defined radio and repeater value with mesh networking. The concepts will translate into server meshing and securing the internet. This is huge for the world and will bring back value to the internet and communication systems in the future. It will free up radio and internet bands using repeater value there by increasing bandwidth across all magnetic spectrums.

  • @markr.1984
    @markr.1984 Місяць тому

    After getting my new KW TH-D75, I laugh at Baofengs. I have two that were given to me and I consider them poor performing toys. Both on transmit and receive too. And I've tested them. My Kenwood is a new Corvette and those two Baofengs I have are like low price Hyundais or Kias. That's a very fair analogy!! I also have a Radioddity GD-77 I picked up for $10.00 at a second-hand store that's such a pain if you want to set it up for DMR. Something like a 'codeplug' or some nonsense like that you have to learn how to do with a steep learning curve. Not worth it, so I gave up. I learned how to use my Kenwood the first day on all three ham bands and the DSTAR was not hard, neither was the APRS. Although I have no use for APRS, personally. I didn't really need the 28 page pdf much to learn the Kenwood. My Yaesu VX-6R is harder to use than my Kenwood but it's a nice old tech radio, very handy. I'd say my Kenwood was worth the high price, just like a new Corvette would be.

  • @marinevet7273
    @marinevet7273 Місяць тому

    I like my signal sticks but the acorn looking connector is Sooooo Damn Ugly , Cheap looking, and long past due for a better design and finish. Good enough for my Baofeng’s but wouldn’t be seen on my Kenwood. Just my picky old geezer opinion

  • @user-uo2my8ss4f
    @user-uo2my8ss4f Місяць тому +1

    안녕하세요

  • @tfinn2700
    @tfinn2700 Місяць тому +2

    What is the best American made Handheld? I dont trust the Chinese made

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  Місяць тому +3

      No idea, they don't really exist.

    • @user-fu8vn7xo6c
      @user-fu8vn7xo6c Місяць тому +3

      Exporting US manufacturing, capacity & technology didn’t help.

    • @markr.1984
      @markr.1984 Місяць тому +2

      Japanese radios are Kenwood, Yaesu and Icom and they are all better in my opinion than any Chinese ones. Not aware of any made in the USA. I forget where Alincos are made but that brand has been around a long time, also better than Chinese but they are not fabulous.

  • @arupian666
    @arupian666 Місяць тому +1

    33:35... I would have added... 5:58 it's generally good practice to not hit the ptt without an antenna or dummy load :)

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  Місяць тому +1

      I was wondering who was going to be the first to say this. There isn’t a problem. HTs can handle it.

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy Місяць тому

      A two second keyup on an HT without an antenna is not going to kill the radio.