Hi Josh: Just an idea for a future episode - maybe centered around enjoying ham radio for those with disabilities. I’m an Amateur Extra license holder who is also legally blind and hearing impaired. Most people as the years pile up will find challenges with both seeing and hearing. Maybe something you could do in conjunction with HandiHams. Just a thought. 73 Guy - AE6FE
I have started watching all of your content, I am sure my wife is going to be so happy to see me buying "radios" :( its interesting to see how stuff works EG QSO is not to un-similar to the way a modem handshake works would not be surprised if that is how that process began.
1:19:55 THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO KNOW! Thank you so much. I thought I had way too much QRM in my locations or my Power supply was bad. I betcha my RF gain was CRANKED. Gonna go back home tonight and try this.
We're about the same age and I also grew up listening to Shortwave. I loved WBCQ and remember when they first came on the air. In the late 90's there were a ton of Y2K prepper shows and lots of wild conspiracy stuff on shortwave.
Gotta say, this is an excellent video. I agree with the 7300. Now personally I chose the 991A because its strengths lined up with my needs but you can't go wrong with either one. The screen is smaller on the 991 but not by a lot. I think for beginners the menus will be the main issue. It takes some getting used to but in the end isn't that bad. Take advantage of the 5 programmable quick functions and the quick memory recall. There is a YT channel called West Texas Video Gates and he goes over the 991 thoroughly. Watch those and you will know your 991 much more quickly. There is a lot of capability in that little rig.
So speed up speed up------ then slow down slow down? Surely speak normally and concisely and use the phonetic alphabet. Heard one guy use just about every long American city name mixed with phonetic. Took four or five goes before the Middle Eastern station got his call sign. I’m in UK and I couldn’t get it the first couple of goes. He knew his call sign, nobody else did.. good enjoyable vid as usual, nice one.
Hi! What is your opinion on 10m an 6m bands? I can afford a 10m/6m/2m/70cm transreceiver and an antenna for it, but i live in an apartment on the first floor, so i can put the antenna to the balcony only. Is it workable, or should i stick to 2m/70cm? Thanks for the help!
I have seen a you tube video of a guy in your situation that made a small antennae, put it in a flower pot, wrapped it up in plastic flowers, and had a hidden antennae on his balcony in plain sight. N9EJK Steve 73s. Some HF antennae can be small.
Personally, I prefer when it’s about 10 degrees out. The grass has a beautiful glassy crunch under your feet in the morning, but the air isn’t bone-seeping cold yet.
I have several of both of them SMA to BNC . not all Baofeng the same SMA M on radio. My UV-5X (G) GMRS is a SMA-F in radio. and my outher UV-5R GMRS that is a SMA-M . easy just more adapters to BNC . I find 3 versions of signal stuff signal stick. 2m/70cm, 70cm only,and 1.25 meters only. with BNC female connector. not Shore of DB gain difference on 70 cm from the UHF only compared to 2 band VHF/UHF one. maybe some future antenna testing for 70cm HT antenna's . mono band VS 2 or 3 band one. Nogoya has a tri band 144/220/440 Mhz one works in the UV-5RX3 tri band HT. love your HT antenna testing videos. 73's
@@HamRadioCrashCourse great you reply..we will leave your name and channel name for her at Suspicious Observers channel. HAM radio 📻 is going to get much more popular in the near future .. Cheers bud ✨☕️✨
@@HamRadioCrashCourse you recommend Gordon West or ARRL book for studying for General? I solely used hamstudy app for technician but don't think it is going to cut it for General. Thanks.
It's interesting to see the difference in license priveleges between the UK and the US: in the UK the basics of the conditions are as follows: Foundation (M7 M3 and M5 calls) can access most of the HF bands in full and all VHF and most UHF but power limited to 10 Watts Intermediate (2E0 and 2E1) can access same HF and VHF but more in microwave and UHF but power limited to 50 Watts Full (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G7, G8, M1 and M0) full access to all ham bands and full Europe power of 400 Watts
Don't rule out 75 ohm coax. RG-11 cable can be frequently picked up free from the cable company. After all, what is the characteristic impedance of a half wave dipole? RG-11 is low loss, especially if you use a tuner at the radio end.
One of these days I'll catch you live again. I'll be honest I am not crazy about the general sticker :/ The tech is the best imho. I would get a general hoodie if I was more into the logo.
Question: Could you still communicate as well between a Baofeng UV-5R 5 watt with the included antenna and the 8 watt version with the Nagoya NA-771 as you would if both parties had the 8 watt better antenna models? I would think that the better model's ability to both transmit and receive would make up for the other unit's lower power/small antenna. Distance would be under 5 miles. Also, is it okay to keep these units hooked up to charge long term? I basically want my sister who lives 4 miles away to keep her unit plugged in and turned on so that I can contact her in an emergency and she's home. Last question: has anyone experience with the Tenway clone of the UV-5R 8 watt Baofeng model?
Generally the antennas play more into receive capability than the power output in plus or minus a few watts. No, you don’t want to leave the radio on and on the charger. It will degrade the battery quickly. Most baofengs, including the clones are the same. There isn’t much difference between any of them.
hi, is there a possibility for you to do a review on the DISCO32 VMAS Antenna? i cant find any reviews of it any where. but the people using it sais its good. only problem is it costs 75 GBP to buy 😅
I have one. I have used it a few times now. It seems to work really well, though I have not put it through any scientific tests for direct comparisons. It works every bit as good as the whip antennas I was using and it is integrated into my kit so I don't have to "relocated" the antenna, or have it snagging on my sleeve or rifle.
It’s dangerous to go alone! take this.
www.icomamerica.com/en/amateur/amateurtools/US-BandPlan-Update-1-2020.pdf
At thirteen minutes and fourty fiveish' ...haha!!
...If you die I promise to get my license!! PROMISE!! :)
...also, please dont die!! Haha!
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Hello, I am interested in getting my licenses. I believe you can help with getting me going in the right direction. My name is Marc. Thank you
Can we get a link for the booklet at 21:16 ? Thanks!
@GoranJordanov Did you find the booklet? I am interested also
HF / VHF / UHF Bands Operating Guide by Nifty Accessories
Hi Josh:
Just an idea for a future episode - maybe centered around enjoying ham radio for those with disabilities.
I’m an Amateur Extra license holder who is also legally blind and hearing impaired. Most people as the years pile up will find challenges with both seeing and hearing. Maybe something you could do in conjunction with HandiHams.
Just a thought.
73
Guy - AE6FE
I have started watching all of your content, I am sure my wife is going to be so happy to see me buying "radios" :(
its interesting to see how stuff works EG QSO is not to un-similar to the way a modem handshake works
would not be surprised if that is how that process began.
Get her into the hobby. That way she'll be the one also wanting to buy radios.
1:19:55 THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO KNOW! Thank you so much. I thought I had way too much QRM in my locations or my Power supply was bad. I betcha my RF gain was CRANKED. Gonna go back home tonight and try this.
I wanna hf so bad but such a limited space 22 feet off the ground 3k above sea level but no room for antenna
Check out mag loops
How can I talk to Poland from UK (1300miles), any chance?
Get into hf radio.
11:30 nope, still too early
I need to study up for my General on the 26th hopefully but I would like to know CW before then bc it’s cheaper lol
*recommends icom IC-7300*
Boy was I shattered when I looked it up to find they're $2000+
We're about the same age and I also grew up listening to Shortwave. I loved WBCQ and remember when they first came on the air. In the late 90's there were a ton of Y2K prepper shows and lots of wild conspiracy stuff on shortwave.
One of the best streams yet as I study for my General. Thanks! I'm hoping to connect to the live stream tomorrow. :-) 73 - KJ7RDY
Put a noise blanker on yer fan bro 🤣
That darn logging software!!!
Haha! ;)
Mysterious bunch, these ham operators!
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Gotta say, this is an excellent video. I agree with the 7300. Now personally I chose the 991A because its strengths lined up with my needs but you can't go wrong with either one. The screen is smaller on the 991 but not by a lot. I think for beginners the menus will be the main issue. It takes some getting used to but in the end isn't that bad. Take advantage of the 5 programmable quick functions and the quick memory recall. There is a YT channel called West Texas Video Gates and he goes over the 991 thoroughly. Watch those and you will know your 991 much more quickly. There is a lot of capability in that little rig.
$50? Nope, dust off the cb and foot warmer. lol 🎙73's kd9oam
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So speed up speed up------ then slow down slow down? Surely speak normally and concisely and use the phonetic alphabet. Heard one guy use just about every long American city name mixed with phonetic. Took four or five goes before the Middle Eastern station got his call sign. I’m in UK and I couldn’t get it the first couple of goes. He knew his call sign, nobody else did.. good enjoyable vid as usual, nice one.
Hi!
What is your opinion on 10m an 6m bands?
I can afford a 10m/6m/2m/70cm transreceiver and an antenna for it, but i live in an apartment on the first floor, so i can put the antenna to the balcony only. Is it workable, or should i stick to 2m/70cm?
Thanks for the help!
I have seen a you tube video of a guy in your situation that made a small antennae, put it in a flower pot, wrapped it up in plastic flowers, and had a hidden antennae on his balcony in plain sight. N9EJK Steve 73s. Some HF antennae can be small.
Excellent presentation. Love the back-to-basics videos. 👍
Personally, I prefer when it’s about 10 degrees out. The grass has a beautiful glassy crunch under your feet in the morning, but the air isn’t bone-seeping cold yet.
Hey, Brother Whats is a good HF radio for a beginner? Also is the Technician class book good to study for my license?
What is your budget?
Yes, you should get the technician and general license.
I was thinking to start with about $500. whats a good link to study online?
Thanks looking forward to more
I have several of both of them SMA to BNC . not all Baofeng the same SMA M on radio. My UV-5X (G) GMRS is a SMA-F in radio. and my outher UV-5R GMRS that is a SMA-M . easy just more adapters to BNC . I find 3 versions of signal stuff signal stick. 2m/70cm, 70cm only,and 1.25 meters only. with BNC female connector. not Shore of DB gain difference on 70 cm from the UHF only compared to 2 band VHF/UHF one. maybe some future antenna testing for 70cm HT antenna's . mono band VS 2 or 3 band one. Nogoya has a tri band 144/220/440 Mhz one works in the UV-5RX3 tri band HT. love your HT antenna testing videos. 73's
Sending you a new viewer Josh...Wonder Woman .
Thanks!
@@HamRadioCrashCourse great you reply..we will leave your name and channel name for her at Suspicious Observers channel.
HAM radio 📻 is going to get much more popular in the near future ..
Cheers bud ✨☕️✨
But i don't have what I need to be one
That really doesnt make sense, because you can use A SIDE-BAND, Upper or Lower at any point within any band
Got half way through this video and decided to run down to HRO and pick up a 7300. Damn you Josh! ;) Motivation to study for my General!
But did you come back and watch the other half? 🤣
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Yeah, haha. Watching now!
@@HamRadioCrashCourse you recommend Gordon West or ARRL book for studying for General? I solely used hamstudy app for technician but don't think it is going to cut it for General. Thanks.
I used the ARRL book for my General about a year ago. Also used the W4EEY training course on UA-cam. Passed first time.
@@robertfwagnerjr9480 thanks! I already picked up the Gordo book and am halfway through it. My deciding factor was because it is less pages 🤷♂️
Refraction or reflection? A BOUNCE is typically reflection. Refraction is usually bending as light/etc goes THROUGH a medium. Is it different w HAM?
It’s bending through the ionosphere.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Bend to a bounce I guess? Interesting.
man this is intimidating
It's interesting to see the difference in license priveleges between the UK and the US:
in the UK the basics of the conditions are as follows:
Foundation (M7 M3 and M5 calls) can access most of the HF bands in full and all VHF and most UHF but power limited to 10 Watts
Intermediate (2E0 and 2E1) can access same HF and VHF but more in microwave and UHF but power limited to 50 Watts
Full (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G7, G8, M1 and M0) full access to all ham bands and full Europe power of 400 Watts
I would love to be a ham hamer
Bro I love all your shit even old shit I re watch lol
Thank you!
I want to get me license
Don't rule out 75 ohm coax. RG-11 cable can be frequently picked up free from the cable company. After all, what is the characteristic impedance of a half wave dipole? RG-11 is low loss, especially if you use a tuner at the radio end.
Josh, how can I get copies of the Powerpoint slides that are in the video????
One of these days I'll catch you live again. I'll be honest I am not crazy about the general sticker :/ The tech is the best imho. I would get a general hoodie if I was more into the logo.
Yaesu FT450D is decent to learn off of in my humble opinion.
Question: Could you still communicate as well between a Baofeng UV-5R 5 watt with the included antenna and the 8 watt version with the Nagoya NA-771 as you would if both parties had the 8 watt better antenna models? I would think that the better model's ability to both transmit and receive would make up for the other unit's lower power/small antenna. Distance would be under 5 miles.
Also, is it okay to keep these units hooked up to charge long term? I basically want my sister who lives 4 miles away to keep her unit plugged in and turned on so that I can contact her in an emergency and she's home.
Last question: has anyone experience with the Tenway clone of the UV-5R 8 watt Baofeng model?
Generally the antennas play more into receive capability than the power output in plus or minus a few watts.
No, you don’t want to leave the radio on and on the charger. It will degrade the battery quickly.
Most baofengs, including the clones are the same. There isn’t much difference between any of them.
Matt 's the best had a nice Talk with him
👀well thx didnt excpect it👍
What does Josh mean by a Analog Power Supply? Like and old school 25lb PS?
Yeah. I meant linear.
quid pro cuomo lol
😆👍☕️
Thanks Josh. Very interesting video
hi, is there a possibility for you to do a review on the DISCO32 VMAS Antenna? i cant find any reviews of it any where. but the people using it sais its good. only problem is it costs 75 GBP to buy 😅
I don’t have one.
I have one. I have used it a few times now. It seems to work really well, though I have not put it through any scientific tests for direct comparisons. It works every bit as good as the whip antennas I was using and it is integrated into my kit so I don't have to "relocated" the antenna, or have it snagging on my sleeve or rifle.
@@stephenk3479 sweet, ended up buying one aswell :D waiting for it to arrive
Does the IC-7300 require an amplifier, or is it stand alone? New to this...got both Technician and General this past month. Thanks.
It can do 100 watts output on its own. You can add amplifier if you want output.
Ham Radio Crash Course thank you!
What was that little reference book you had in the beginning of the video?
It’s called a Nifty guide.
2hrs crash course😁😁
Hi chat- with the tour de France in full swing . Wanted to ask the teams all use communications radios do they have ham radios in the cars?
No they use professional radio nets from major companies. You don't run something like the Tour de France on Baofengs
@@Spookieham thank you for the info. I'm more curious now
I wish you would do this how you did the technician practice test for 2022-2026
How so?
@@HamRadioCrashCourse I thought I had clicked on the general practice test when I commented on this apologies Josh
But still. What was it that you liked? So I can replicate it?
Are there streamlined versions of your presentations?
I generally go back and add time stamps for the keypoints on my talks. That way you can click around.
This was super helpful. I've been a ham with HF privileges for almost two decades but I'm still a newbie at HF. Thanks for the great explanation.
Once again... I truely enjoyed our walk... 73s de KF4LBG