My son just got us both UV-5R's and I stumbled across your videos from a search. Just subscribed. The enthusiasm you show is contagious, can't wait until we get our licenses. Thanks the videos are excellent.
Hoshnasi has a great attitude. He has rekindled my interest in getting my license. So many other ham operators have such a crappy attitude to "outsiders," and it's a massive turnoff.
age 54 here. glad you thought of us beginners. actually watching one of your videos convinced me to tell my wife we need this. now i just have to go pass the test
I bought a UV5RV2+ a couple years ago and didnt really know what I was getting. I knew very little about ham radio. Thank you for the great videos! Just got my call sign 3 days ago after being inspired by your videos. Also wanted take the technicians exam before the question pool changes July 1, 2018. KE0RPT clear!
I've had my UV-5R for a while now and have procrastinated on studying for my Tech license. I finally bought the book last week and down loaded the "Ham Boss Tech" training app to my phone and started studying. I subscribe to David Canterbury's channel it was from there that my interest in Ham was rekindled. I happened to stumble across your channel and like what you promote so I subbed and will follow your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience and for taking the time to make these videos.
I just got my technician license a few days ago. Didn’t know a thing about Ham radio, but the class I took was literally nothing but studying the 400+ possible question, then taking the test at the end (which were 35 questions chosen from the ones we studied). I got 30 correct, which was a passing score. Now begins my journey to actually understand the theory behind the answers, lol! My recommendation is to find a club that puts on a 1 day course where you do nothing but study the possible test questions all day, then take the test at the end, taking advantage of your brain’s short term memory abilities. That way you can train hands-on with a club or on your own as a Licensed Technician. I’m going to look into joining a club soon to learn more and get some hands on. Thanks for the video bud!!! I look forward to learning from you.
Congrats on the license. I have a series on getting your license and covering common things in amateur radio, its in my playlists. Let me know what you think!
You are a good speaker! I have a challenge for you, learn the Canadian version of Ham and teach it to your Canadian viewers! Plus it will give you a perspective on what goes on up north!
I am pumped about watching your next video after this one (which I know was a long time ago) but I can't seem to find it. Everything is all out of order and, while you have a TON of interesting and useful videos, I just want to continue in this 10 part series. Can you point me in the right direction please?
In a SHTF situation, no one is going to give stuff about callsigns, regs etc. There are many other freqs to use apart from ham radio. I'm a licensed amateur op, but I'll go pirate on what ever freq works. When SHTF happens, all rules will be out the door OM....hi hi
I would personally like to thank you for motivating me in getting my technician license i just got it today hopefully you will continue teaching us more about ham iam looking forward and once again thank you.
So glad I found your channel! Jumped onto Itunes and amazon before I even finished watch this and got the app and book! Looking forward to learning and getting my Technician license.
I.wish you had discussed how long it takes most people to study for the Technician's license and the General.license. How long is each test? What is the cost of the study books? How much are the test fees? Can a person go direct for a General license, or must he first get a Technician license?
Hey I am on board. I use my Baofang radio in survival drills. I have no comm experience. In the Marines we had a comm guy. Handed over the radio when there were issues
I was here first! and want to rent that place! PS you helped me pass tech license! And shared this link on facebook... I am a army veteran (100% disabled) and thank you for your videos.
#1 Can you post when you go live? #2 You got a wife that puts up with all your electronics & ElectroMagneticForce? Whats the best beer you have consumed on You Tube? I want a ANTENNA, a BIG GIGANTIC one. (i live in a 2br/2bth condo) 73's to you all ham sandwich out there. a - normal - guy dot com and I a army veteran, aerial recon, search & rescue, IR & SLAR circa 71-82 South Florida has a wondrous & happy HAM community And you sir, rock!
Thank you, was nervous at first... Did a cram course of HOSNASI and some books. When I got questions, I remembered HOSNASI, laughed and put right answer, got 100%
I've been toying with the notion that I need to get my Ham license for awhile. It started in the 70's and 80's when everyone had to learn "Code"... (Morse Code) before obtaining the appropriate license... Then, in the 90s, they gave you the OPTION to obtain a "no code" license... and now, once again, I am looking to get a HAM license.Since the 80's, I know that some frequencies have been reassigned (to military, etc.) and back then, you had to test to get certified for different bandwidths. I can across hoshnasi's UA-cam channel and am, once again ready to get this party started. Thanks for the wealth of information!
Hey Hosh, got my UV-5R V2+ today after taking with you on GC. Excited to start playing with it and look forward to talking with you about it more next time your on GC. Take care!
Tank you thank you thank you! I have been wanting to get into this for some time and was just told I don't need a license anymore and can just go willy nilly into it. Well you cleared up a lot of my questions with in the first five minutes of this. So again thank you!
I plain on it boss! Like I have said its been a thought for a long time. I have read up on it and want to get a little hand held for when the s*#@ gets real! LOL But really it looks like a lot of fun.
Great videos, I am in the UK with no radio experience but have a BaoFeng UV-5R arriving next week so the next video should apply to me 100%. Looking forward to watching the rest.
This is really great my sister up a New Hampshire understand need for Thai do the wonderful service I'd like to see a link to your website to buy to help support you for the work you're doing
Watching this series inspired me to pass my HAM Technician test tonight. Gordon West's book and the app is brilliant! I did a bit every night. Might reward myself with a new radio!!!!! ;) Thanks Hoshnasi.
+socksandtea NICE! I too used the Gordon West book and have talked with Gordo on a few ocassions now in person at the Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim Ca. He is a great dude for the hobby! Keep me posted on how you're doing. What radio are you thinking about buying?
+hoshnasi Thanks very much. I recently bought the Baofeng UV-5R5 and some other goodies through your Amazon store. Using Chirp with its "stock config" pre-loaded options to program it was a breeze and made it so much easier to use. I really want to get a mobile unit for the jeep. Originally, I was going to just install a CB radio but then over the christmas break, I came across your series and the rest as they say is HAM history. My dream radio is the Yaesu FT-857D, far more capable than my limited current technician license will allow me to transmit on to fully exploit the full potential of it but it would future-proof me to a certain extent if I ever got the General license. Hmm..... :)
+socksandtea Nice, the FT-857D is a pretty cool unit. Your technician class license grants access to all of 2m, 70cm and 6m. So you mind as well give it a shot if you wanted to buy that radio.
+hoshnasi I'd love to match it with a Yaesu ATAS-120 screwdriver antenna but its cost and the fact that it would be attached to the outside of the jeep might tempt some where I live to help themselves to it. I'd definitely have to detach it when I am away for extended periods from the jeep as our carport is pretty open. Our part of Palo Alto attracts a lot of enthusiastic daytime shoppers just on the prowl for a great bargain. 73!
Thank you for taking the time to do th is series. I just bought a Baofeng 5UvR2+ and have always been interested in Ham Radio, in fact, I was going to take my test over 30 years ago, but the Morse code was tough. Today, it's changed. I have no idea of the new technology, and you are fantastic!! You should do a podcast weekend call in show if you have time. Thank you!!
I got my parents to sign the form! I need that fax number asap to send you my permission slip to take your classes. Im so excited, I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think i like it.
I just passed My Ham License today...I studded from the ARRL Study Guide and Q&A Every questions on the test I took was in the BOOK! NOT VERY HARD all I need to do was to learn about the tech subject matter and went down and took the test. Passed with 80% EASY EASY TO DO!
Downloaded the app a couple of days ago and ordered the book and a radio today. Did it through your astore of course, might as well get you a couple of pennies and it did not cost me more either.
No one be afraid to learn , to get started, these days to attempt such a simple feat as getting the first VHF radio license. I mean, the knowledge part of it has been so degraded by the gov'ts by far that it's ridiculous. I mean, in Canada 40 yrs ago, the exam bordered on a real communications technician exam. We had 3 classes, now only 2 classes, novice and advanced and digital to use what we had was a crude form of radio bases internet plus 13 to 20 wpm morse op. Now the knowledge level is so awesomely ridiculous. But, the code challenged all to many and even the knowledge base I believe was lowered as the manufactures took the building your own simple station was not needed anymore - and numbers of ops were dropping year by year as other technologies like cell phones and the internet came in. But now, it's all married together, but lacking all other technologies - only Ham radio may save your life and help in civility in any disaster. I still am a CW person, as still today with all it's myriad ways of communicating is really the only signal that may only be able to get through the worst of conditions. Even CW is still needed in a Marine ships license. There hasn't been a better time to get your license, your gov't call letter and get deep into the unknown.
You sold me. Starting at 61! Bought Gordo's book. Now I have to use Reader Glasses and I'm trying to improve my short term memory. Did I tell you I bought Gordo's book?
Hi Josh. Thanks for doing these videos but I have to tell you, I'm having a heck of a time finding the videos that you have listed above. Can you direct me to the links? TIA.
Thanks. Found you on a Google search re: my baofeng BF-HPf8 and subscribed. Had this radio in the box but have been reluctant to proceed (even have the Technician book). Hope you can work me through my licensing! Great so far - got the ARRL app too. Want to get it programmed to listen to begin with.
Love your channel Question on part 95 An Amateur radio would also be illegal if they can transmit on FRS above the .5 watt limit. The 888s is for dedicated GMRS or Amateur Radio use. Example : the Cobra CXT195 sold in blister packs at Walmart and online , they do have a fixed antenna and fall below the maximum power output, they cant be reprogrammed, they have been reclassified as FRS radios, they also dont have GMRS repeater access or the ability to program them for repeater use. (2017 ) part 95 is antiquated or the Cobra CXT195 would be illegal. ( at least the 888s can be reprogrammed for amateur USE or Shared FRS/GMRS and dedicated GMRS frequencies for repeater use. ) the 888s can be programmed for the FRS channels 8-14 but cant transmit on those channels because the maximum power is .5 watts you can monitor those channels and turn off the transmit ability on those stations. ( remember FRS channels are Free so they are a low priority for the FCC is a person transmits using a radio that goes above the .5 watt limit. the 888s also only has 16 channel memory slots if you programmed the radio with those out of the 22 available channels , it would be hard to identify an illegal user unless you transmitted in the FRS only stations because the 888s lowest power setting is above the FRS maximum limit. the 888s can be programmed for repeater GMRS use. and can transmit on GMRS and Shared GMRS frequencies with a GMRS licence ( $70 for 10 years, no testing, good for all family members, gmrs repeater use for increase distance ) or on Amateur radio frequencies with a Amateur radio licence ( $15 to take test, passing score allows transmitting on approved frequencies. NOTE: An Amateur Radio Licence does not allow you to transmit on dedicated GMRS stations , or on FRS stations above the .5 watt range. the part 95 would make every piece of Amateur radio equipment illegal if they couldn't reduce the power watts to .5 because they still can dial in the 8-14 FRS frequencies 95.1791 Sales of GMRS/ FRS combination radios prohibited. (a) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall be permitted to manufacture or import, sell or offer for sale any radio equipment capable of operating under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B (FRS) of this chapter.
Every once in awhile I start wondering if I might get back into Amateur Radio. I was formerly a holder of a tech license in the 60's & 70's After watching a couple of your vlogs I went to the broadcastify site to take a listen. About 3 minutes of hearing what was going on I was more positive then ever that I wanted no part of amateur radio. The very same inane crap is still what is most common. HAMS want to talk about, primarily, their job, their family and their rig. Just like 40+ year ago. SSDD Yawn
I don’t want to open it the whole world !!I just want to to talk second portable radio on the other end longer than pmr walkie talkie and any farther I use iPhone
for some local authorities to find you, they'd have to use (waste) a lot of physical and human resources, triangulate your position, depend on you transmitting long enough, and depend on you to still be there when they arrive........basically, the only abuse they are against is on police or government freqs, but many are just encrypting their own stuff. That's much cheaper than trying to hunt down a bored teenager.
If the person is question is only transmitting on emergency frequencies. However, alot of people are illegally transmitting on the amateur bands and they generally do a good job policing themselves and reporting it.
Hey I'll be watching all your videos. I know that your videos have dated to 2015 and you are also currently posting videos. Is your older videos still up to date? You will be my obi won. Thank you!
We watched your intro video and the wife and I are interested in ham radio for things like simple communications between us on camping trips and being able to get a hold of someone in an emergency where ever you might be, woods, forest, mountains, exttt. What are your thoughts? While I have always used a CB radio we have no experience on ham radios. Thanks
I passed my Tech License "KM6DMG"(scored 100%) but do not know any HAMs and want to purchase a quality radio and make my first call. I just don't want to do it wrong! My older brother said: "The first thing you learn about any new hobby is you bought all the wrong stuff". So! What is the best handheld (that I can put a good vehicle rooftop antenna on) to get and why? i am not looking for the best deal, I want the best radio. Thanks to all you folks that know!!
I did a video on this. It covers good radios for beginners. It’s also time tagged for different topics. Best Ham Radios To Buy When Starting Out. VHF/UHF/HF
U rock, all the electronic HF and VHF & UHF should send you their radios to evaluate, and do a raffle for extra excitement (at their cost) we will pay for beer & evaluations.
Studied 6 hours last night and 2 before the test this morning. Passed!
NO UR A T0W3L lol dam something about it being this easy seems less appealing
@@davidjd123 Easy to study for and pass because they post the questions. Next up, try to actually learn what the questions & answer actually mean.
that’s awesome
Congrats
Eeey how's the hobby treating you?
Happy New Year 2023. Just subscribed...
Thank you!
I gotta say thank you. I passed my test this past weekend. You've helped a lot. God bless sir and I'm looking forward to learning more from you.
Awesome! Congratulations!
Here in Canada I read yesterday, its a 100-question test and must get 70 or 80% correct.
Thats a nice apartment you have there.
Yeah XD
lol
That's over a million bucks out here in SF.
Good one 😂
No don’t tidy up not judging lol
My son just got us both UV-5R's and I stumbled across your videos from a search. Just subscribed. The enthusiasm you show is contagious, can't wait until we get our licenses. Thanks the videos are excellent.
+Thom Combes thank you for the feedback. I should have a new video out soon!
hoshnasi - looking forward to it. Was just listening to broadcasting.com
Hoshnasi has a great attitude. He has rekindled my interest in getting my license. So many other ham operators have such a crappy attitude to "outsiders," and it's a massive turnoff.
Gojira61 agreed
agreed and Gojira
age 54 here. glad you thought of us beginners. actually watching one of your videos convinced me to tell my wife we need this. now i just have to go pass the test
Did you pass the test?
I just passed my Tech License exam Saturday 3/9/19
Congrats!
what did you use to study? congrats
Does a technician license cover GMRS channels?
Did u get the book or used the questions they say download
Congrats!!
As a new ham, I love your classes and that you're taking things from a basic level upwards.
Been putting off learning this skill set for years. Think you have my interest fired up to go do now. Thanks bud!!
Just bought a Baofang BF-F8HP. So glad I found your videos. Looking forward to the classes. Thank you
I bought a UV5RV2+ a couple years ago and didnt really know what I was getting. I knew very little about ham radio. Thank you for the great videos! Just got my call sign 3 days ago after being inspired by your videos. Also wanted take the technicians exam before the question pool changes July 1, 2018. KE0RPT clear!
Good work!
Love the app been taking the technician class licence test. Getting better and better everyday
I've had my UV-5R for a while now and have procrastinated on studying for my Tech license. I finally bought the book last week and down loaded the "Ham Boss Tech" training app to my phone and started studying. I subscribe to David Canterbury's channel it was from there that my interest in Ham was rekindled. I happened to stumble across your channel and like what you promote so I subbed and will follow your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience and for taking the time to make these videos.
I just got my technician license a few days ago. Didn’t know a thing about Ham radio, but the class I took was literally nothing but studying the 400+ possible question, then taking the test at the end (which were 35 questions chosen from the ones we studied).
I got 30 correct, which was a passing score.
Now begins my journey to actually understand the theory behind the answers, lol!
My recommendation is to find a club that puts on a 1 day course where you do nothing but study the possible test questions all day, then take the test at the end, taking advantage of your brain’s short term memory abilities. That way you can train hands-on with a club or on your own as a Licensed Technician. I’m going to look into joining a club soon to learn more and get some hands on.
Thanks for the video bud!!! I look forward to learning from you.
Congrats on the license. I have a series on getting your license and covering common things in amateur radio, its in my playlists. Let me know what you think!
This is one of the best, most inspirational videos on why one should get a ham radio
Thank you.
You are a good speaker! I have a challenge for you, learn the Canadian version of Ham and teach it to your Canadian viewers! Plus it will give you a perspective on what goes on up north!
I am pumped about watching your next video after this one (which I know was a long time ago) but I can't seem to find it. Everything is all out of order and, while you have a TON of interesting and useful videos, I just want to continue in this 10 part series. Can you point me in the right direction please?
thank you for this series can't wait to get my license
In a SHTF situation, no one is going to give stuff about callsigns, regs etc. There are many other freqs to use apart from ham radio. I'm a licensed amateur op, but I'll go pirate on what ever freq works. When SHTF happens, all rules will be out the door OM....hi hi
I'd like to know what you mean. I feel like that SHTF situation could be happening any time now.
@@Veronica.John10-10 We're in year 2 of SHTF.
I would personally like to thank you for motivating me in getting my technician license i just got it today hopefully you will continue teaching us more about ham iam looking forward and once again thank you.
+Juan Veloz awesome new congrats! What’s going to be your first radio!?
iam looking at a yaesu ft 2dr do you think it's good for me
Thank you for the classes. I hope to learn a lot so I can get my ham license. Then I can get my whole family involved. Much appreciated hoshnasi.
So glad I found your channel! Jumped onto Itunes and amazon before I even finished watch this and got the app and book! Looking forward to learning and getting my Technician license.
Thanks for the shorter videos! Subscribed, and looking forward to the rest of the "classes"... 👍🏻
Thanks again. Brand newbie and these are gold.
I am excited for these videos I bought my family all handheld radios they will be getting them for Christmas!
still hear and excited to learn. no response needed. just thanks for the series.
I.wish you had discussed how long it takes most people to study for the Technician's license and the General.license. How long is each test? What is the cost of the study books? How much are the test fees? Can a person go direct for a General license, or must he first get a Technician license?
Hey I am on board. I use my Baofang radio in survival drills. I have no comm experience. In the Marines we had a comm guy. Handed over the radio when there were issues
I'm going to get my license. I had no idea about this whole new world of ham radios and its potential. I'm a ham addict waiting to happen.😂
Thank you for this series!
I'm cramming for my Technician license next month, and this series is fantastic!
How'd it go?
Great content on the apps
Just picking this up and that makes it easy
I’m a network engineer so hoping most of it comes pretty easy
I was here first! and want to rent that place! PS you helped me pass tech license! And shared this link on facebook... I am a army veteran (100% disabled) and thank you for your videos.
Congrats on getting your "Ticket"
Thank you! And congrats!
#1 Can you post when you go live? #2 You got a wife that puts up with all your electronics & ElectroMagneticForce? Whats the best beer you have consumed on You Tube? I want a ANTENNA, a BIG GIGANTIC one. (i live in a 2br/2bth condo)
73's to you all ham sandwich out there. a - normal - guy dot com
and I a army veteran, aerial recon, search & rescue, IR & SLAR circa 71-82
South Florida has a wondrous & happy HAM community
And you sir, rock!
Thank you, was nervous at first... Did a cram course of HOSNASI and some books. When I got questions, I remembered HOSNASI, laughed and put right answer, got 100%
I think the nerdy obstacle is overcome by the fact they are watching your channel.
Wow, I really love what you've done with the place.
It took a while to get it the way I wanted.
Man a guy who knows what he talks about, doesnt act like an idiot AND believes in the same politics as me yess please
And he can spell also
Andrew Upshall ........ idioat
@@yarkmates3409 bruh
Thick as mince
@G Galilei not important but its nice
I've been toying with the notion that I need to get my Ham license for awhile. It started in the 70's and 80's when everyone had to learn "Code"... (Morse Code) before obtaining the appropriate license... Then, in the 90s, they gave you the OPTION to obtain a "no code" license... and now, once again, I am looking to get a HAM license.Since the 80's, I know that some frequencies have been reassigned (to military, etc.) and back then, you had to test to get certified for different bandwidths. I can across hoshnasi's UA-cam channel and am, once again ready to get this party started. Thanks for the wealth of information!
This is exactly why I subscribed to your channel.
So this is five years old, is it still relevant or can you relay me to a more updated series of videos from which to learn (in 2021)? Thank you! 😎💗🎙️📻
Hey Hosh, got my UV-5R V2+ today after taking with you on GC. Excited to start playing with it and look forward to talking with you about it more next time your on GC. Take care!
+Toohotty Toohotty awesome! Keep me posted!
Tank you thank you thank you! I have been wanting to get into this for some time and was just told I don't need a license anymore and can just go willy nilly into it. Well you cleared up a lot of my questions with in the first five minutes of this. So again thank you!
Its easy to get your technician license. Get out there and make it happen, it opens up a whole bunch of interesting hobbies.
I plain on it boss! Like I have said its been a thought for a long time. I have read up on it and want to get a little hand held for when the s*#@ gets real! LOL
But really it looks like a lot of fun.
Excellent video Hoshnasi! Lots of great info for beginners like myself!
Great videos, I am in the UK with no radio experience but have a BaoFeng UV-5R arriving next week so the next video should apply to me 100%. Looking forward to watching the rest.
I've been bugging guys in my group to get their licenses. 11 of them have. I feel redeemed.
+theothertoolbox Nice work! 11 is good amount!
Like HAM group or prepper group?
This is really great my sister up a New Hampshire understand need for Thai do the wonderful service I'd like to see a link to your website to buy to help support you for the work you're doing
Great information and inspiration. Thank you!
Thank you sir ~ from Phnom Penh Cambodia
Watching this series inspired me to pass my HAM Technician test tonight. Gordon West's book and the app is brilliant! I did a bit every night. Might reward myself with a new radio!!!!! ;) Thanks Hoshnasi.
+socksandtea NICE! I too used the Gordon West book and have talked with Gordo on a few ocassions now in person at the Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim Ca. He is a great dude for the hobby!
Keep me posted on how you're doing. What radio are you thinking about buying?
+hoshnasi Thanks very much. I recently bought the Baofeng UV-5R5 and some other goodies through your Amazon store. Using Chirp with its "stock config" pre-loaded options to program it was a breeze and made it so much easier to use. I really want to get a mobile unit for the jeep. Originally, I was going to just install a CB radio but then over the christmas break, I came across your series and the rest as they say is HAM history. My dream radio is the Yaesu FT-857D, far more capable than my limited current technician license will allow me to transmit on to fully exploit the full potential of it but it would future-proof me to a certain extent if I ever got the General license. Hmm..... :)
+socksandtea Nice, the FT-857D is a pretty cool unit. Your technician class license grants access to all of 2m, 70cm and 6m. So you mind as well give it a shot if you wanted to buy that radio.
+hoshnasi I'd love to match it with a Yaesu ATAS-120 screwdriver antenna but its cost and the fact that it would be attached to the outside of the jeep might tempt some where I live to help themselves to it. I'd definitely have to detach it when I am away for extended periods from the jeep as our carport is pretty open. Our part of Palo Alto attracts a lot of enthusiastic daytime shoppers just on the prowl for a great bargain. 73!
Thanks for your help we appreciate it! 👍
KI7BSL here, yes get your license and enjoy the hobby. One problem, is once you gt licensed you will keep finding things to buy :) Enjoy.
Yeah man! It can be a money hole.
Just got licensed (and the Radio Bug) thanks for your inspiration, education and motivation!
+Mark H yes! Congratulations!
Getting ready to get licensed...not sure why yet lol! Hopefully watching these in order will help me understand better!
Great video. Lots to cover. You mentioned Google+ lol. Yeah I know this was 2015. 73’s
Just bougtb radio. Starting course for license. Excited
Thank you for taking the time to do th is series. I just bought a Baofeng 5UvR2+ and have always been interested in Ham Radio, in fact, I was going to take my test over 30 years ago, but the Morse code was tough. Today, it's changed. I have no idea of the new technology, and you are fantastic!! You should do a podcast weekend call in show if you have time. Thank you!!
I got my parents to sign the form! I need that fax number asap to send you my permission slip to take your classes. Im so excited, I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think i like it.
Hahah. Good stuff!
I just passed My Ham License today...I studded from the ARRL Study Guide and Q&A Every questions on the test I took was in the BOOK! NOT VERY HARD all I need to do was to learn about the tech subject matter and went down and took the test. Passed with 80% EASY EASY TO DO!
Congrats!
So cool 😎! Just bought 2 Bofang radios! I can't wait to play around with it
+KEVIN MARRIOTT keep me posted bro!
Cool ok will do! 😉
I always enjoy your vids, would love to see more ham videos!
Thank you!
Thank you for providing this wealth of information. Hope to join in the HAM family soon. Also I'm in the Long Beach area
Nice, you're my neighbor! Stream is today at 7:00pm tonight. Going to be a fun one.
Downloaded the app a couple of days ago and ordered the book and a radio today. Did it through your astore of course, might as well get you a couple of pennies and it did not cost me more either.
+KS Todd I very much appreciate that. Hope that videos help going forward.
Thanks for the inspiration!
If you want to find online resources for ham, search any radio term and add the word elmer to your search. Or just search ham elmer.
Just bought my first radio, hoping to be able to ask you questions in the future about testing
Thank you. keep it coming. great video. straight to the point...fast and efficient
+Ty Rou will do man!
No one be afraid to learn , to get started, these days to attempt such a simple feat as getting the first VHF radio license. I mean, the knowledge part of it has been so degraded by the gov'ts by far that it's ridiculous. I mean, in Canada 40 yrs ago, the exam bordered on a real communications technician exam. We had 3 classes, now only 2 classes, novice and advanced and digital to use what we had was a crude form of radio bases internet plus 13 to 20 wpm morse op. Now the knowledge level is so awesomely ridiculous. But, the code challenged all to many and even the knowledge base I believe was lowered as the manufactures took the building your own simple station was not needed anymore - and numbers of ops were dropping year by year as other technologies like cell phones and the internet came in. But now, it's all married together, but lacking all other technologies - only Ham radio may save your life and help in civility in any disaster. I still am a CW person, as still today with all it's myriad ways of communicating is really the only signal that may only be able to get through the worst of conditions. Even CW is still needed in a Marine ships license. There hasn't been a better time to get your license, your gov't call letter and get deep into the unknown.
Excellent gateway for beginners
Thanks, ordered the book.
You sold me. Starting at 61!
Bought Gordo's book. Now I have to use Reader Glasses and I'm trying to improve my short term memory. Did I tell you I bought Gordo's book?
Hi Josh. Thanks for doing these videos but I have to tell you, I'm having a heck of a time finding the videos that you have listed above.
Can you direct me to the links? TIA.
Got my General today 7/27/19. KN4UXO My wife got her Technician today!!
I love that hi def background you're using ... cool
It would be awesome to talk the International space station!
nice review .. with conviction :) dig the background .. you look like you're in a video game !
This really sounds like a lot of fun.
Dave Canterberry sent me and I'm glad he did !
Thanks for watching and saying hi!
Thanks. Found you on a Google search re: my baofeng BF-HPf8 and subscribed. Had this radio in the box but have been reluctant to proceed (even have the Technician book). Hope you can work me through my licensing! Great so far - got the ARRL app too. Want to get it programmed to listen to begin with.
Kk4dfk here😀, great video keep them coming!
This UA-camr is good if you were searching like me.. from whom ego satisfied
Love this so much, scheduled to take the free technician class in my area
Awesome keep me posted on how you do!
hoshnasi yes definitely
I keep trying to learn thus and hopefully I follow throu this time
I'm in the same boat. I gotta just do it and stop procrastinating
Great video! Looking forward to the next one. Always nice seeing someone who knows what they're talking about
+Mid-America Prep Thank you!
Love your channel
Question on part 95
An Amateur radio would also be illegal if they can transmit on FRS above the .5 watt limit.
The 888s is for dedicated GMRS or Amateur Radio use.
Example : the Cobra CXT195 sold in blister packs at Walmart and online , they do have a fixed antenna and fall below the maximum power output, they cant be reprogrammed, they have been reclassified as FRS radios, they also dont have GMRS repeater access or the ability to program them for repeater use. (2017 )
part 95 is antiquated or the Cobra CXT195 would be illegal.
( at least the 888s can be reprogrammed for amateur USE or Shared FRS/GMRS and dedicated GMRS frequencies for repeater use. )
the 888s can be programmed for the FRS channels 8-14 but cant transmit on those channels because the maximum power is .5 watts
you can monitor those channels and turn off the transmit ability on those stations. ( remember FRS channels are Free so they are a low priority for the FCC is a person transmits using a radio that goes above the .5 watt limit.
the 888s also only has 16 channel memory slots if you programmed the radio with those out of the 22 available channels , it would be hard to identify an illegal user unless you transmitted in the FRS only stations because the 888s lowest power setting is above the FRS maximum limit.
the 888s can be programmed for repeater GMRS use. and can transmit on GMRS and Shared GMRS frequencies with a GMRS licence ( $70 for 10 years, no testing, good for all family members, gmrs repeater use for increase distance )
or on Amateur radio frequencies with a Amateur radio licence ( $15 to take test, passing score allows transmitting on approved frequencies.
NOTE: An Amateur Radio Licence does not allow you to transmit on dedicated GMRS stations , or on FRS stations above the .5 watt range.
the part 95 would make every piece of Amateur radio equipment illegal if they couldn't reduce the power watts to .5 because they still can dial in the 8-14 FRS frequencies
95.1791 Sales of GMRS/ FRS combination radios prohibited.
(a) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall be permitted to manufacture or import, sell or offer for sale any radio equipment capable of operating under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B (FRS) of this chapter.
This is true. Using an amateur radio on gmrs or frs is not lawful in the eyes of the fcc.
Every once in awhile I start wondering if I might get back into Amateur Radio. I was formerly a holder of a tech license in the 60's & 70's After watching a couple of your vlogs I went to the broadcastify site to take a listen. About 3 minutes of hearing what was going on I was more positive then ever that I wanted no part of amateur radio. The very same inane crap is still what is most common. HAMS want to talk about, primarily, their job, their family and their rig. Just like 40+ year ago. SSDD Yawn
sounds like social media is what ur looking for? start tweeting and u'll be a happy camper... wont have to actually build anything either :)
Be great if we could get links to the rest of the series; way too many playlists on the channel to sift through.
The Technician class license opens the door to Amateur Radio.The General class opens up the world??GET IT.
I don’t want to open it the whole world !!I just want to to talk second portable radio on the other end longer than pmr walkie talkie and any farther I use iPhone
for some local authorities to find you, they'd have to use (waste) a lot of physical and human resources, triangulate your position, depend on you transmitting long enough, and depend on you to still be there when they arrive........basically, the only abuse they are against is on police or government freqs, but many are just encrypting their own stuff. That's much cheaper than trying to hunt down a bored teenager.
If the person is question is only transmitting on emergency frequencies. However, alot of people are illegally transmitting on the amateur bands and they generally do a good job policing themselves and reporting it.
Great instructional video with a crack house feel - Love this -
Nice Series and looking forward to it.
+JustDanO Thanks!
I think you just talked me into it.
Love your videos. Very informative!
Thanks Randall!
Hey I'll be watching all your videos. I know that your videos have dated to 2015 and you are also currently posting videos. Is your older videos still up to date? You will be my obi won. Thank you!
Yeah. The older videos are still good to go. There are some updates to the technician question pool. But the content is still the same pretty much.
I need that fax number.
We watched your intro video and the wife and I are interested in ham radio for things like simple communications between us on camping trips and being able to get a hold of someone in an emergency where ever you might be, woods, forest, mountains, exttt. What are your thoughts? While I have always used a CB radio we have no experience on ham radios. Thanks
Just so you know, the ARRL app with all the study questions is not free. But the app is totally worth the money.
We used to sell computers and computer parts at ham radio shows in the early 90s
Does holding a GROL (PG) cross over to any Amateur radio privileges?
I passed my Tech License "KM6DMG"(scored 100%) but do not know any HAMs and want to purchase a quality radio and make my first call. I just don't want to do it wrong! My older brother said: "The first thing you learn about any new hobby is you bought all the wrong stuff". So! What is the best handheld (that I can put a good vehicle rooftop antenna on) to get and why? i am not looking for the best deal, I want the best radio. Thanks to all you folks that know!!
I did a video on this. It covers good radios for beginners. It’s also time tagged for different topics. Best Ham Radios To Buy When Starting Out. VHF/UHF/HF
U rock, all the electronic HF and VHF & UHF should send you their radios to evaluate,
and do a raffle for extra excitement (at their cost) we will pay for beer & evaluations.
MY MAN!