Several Icom Radios are prominently featured in the 10th Episode of Ultraman Arc. It is fun to see Icom Ham Radios, or any Ham Radios, in other types of media. Here is a link to Episode 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU2WeHgqY7c&ab_channel=ULTRAMANOfficialEnglishChannel Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your ideas to life at…

Join us tonight as I welcome Ray Novak onto the Livestream to talk about the newest HT to the ICOM Radio line, the ID-52 Plus Anniversary Edition. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Following the Wayanad Landslide in India, Ham Radio operators assisted in rescue efforts when all other forms of communication failed. Let's take a look at this story. The video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all your creative ideas to life at https://www.pcbway.com Links in video: 1st Article: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/wayanad-la…

Why don't you have your Ham Radio license? I polled my audience on my YouTube Community Tab with this question and got some great answers. What is your answer to this question? This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/…

Bring your questions and answers for an interactive livestream tonight between me and the audience. Let's talk about Ham Radio! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

By now everyone has heard about the Pager and Walkie Talkie explosion in the Middle East. Although some of the radios might say "Icom" on them, they may not be genuine. Let's take a look... Links in the video: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-planted-explosives-hezbollahs-taiwan-made-pagers-say-sources-2024-09-18/ https://x.com/Mari…

This is my list of the top 14 HT Handheld Ham Radios for 2024. Links below. The video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save a 20% discount on all of their courses with code jason20 - https://hamradioprep.com Amazon list - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/18QPLBEB6QNUV?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_list_d Become a supporter of this podcast: h…

Tonight we build the 9:1 Random Wire antenna from @CoffeeandHamRadios called the ARES. Come by the channel and join us during the livestream! Link to this kit - https://coffeeandhamradios.com/collections/all Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

Ultraman Arc is a new series out of Japan that rebroadcasts their episodes on YouTube. I found an article about an upcoming episode that will feature ICOM Ham Radios and an Amateur Radio Hamshack. Let's take a look! This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all courses with the code of JASON20 - get started today by downloading th…

The Tokyo Ham Fair of 2024 saw new Ham Radio announcements from Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. Each offering has a unique audience that should be attracted to the new products. So what are my thoughts on these new radios from "the big 3"? Let's take a look... This video is sponsored by Expert Amplifiers - MTC Radio is Expert Amplifiers new home for North…

WRL - World Radio League - has a new app for logging your Ham Radio contacts at POTA, SOTA and other outings. This video was recorded in May of 2024 and the app itself has updated many times since then. I have used it myself on my last few POTA activations and I am working on a deep-dive video that will be released soon. More info: https://hamradio…

Join us tonight as we attempt to upgrade my Allstar Cloud server. ASL 3.0 is a brand new version of Allstar that was recently released and they have instructions for installing into a Cloud, so we will walk through that process tonight. Join my Allstar server at node 43136 afterwards for a short QSO Party (if we are successful) Become a supporter o…

Vatrer 100AH Group 24 Battery tested with West Mountain Radio CBA-V Website - https://www.vatrerpower.com/products/vatrer-12v-100ah-upgraded-low-temp-cutoff-lifepo4-battery-bluetooth-version?sca_ref=6504393.AaT4XddHGq Amazon - https://amzn.to/47jmJyb COUPON: HAMRAD5OFF Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2…

I caught up with the nice folks from Armoloq at the Huntsville Hamfest in 2024. Take a look at this quick interview. This video is NOT sponsored. Website - https://armoloq.mybigcommerce.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

I was sent the Little Pro HP Antenna from Tarheel Designs, so I took it out on a POTA Activation. WOW! This is a great performing antenna! So far I have made over 500 contacts with it. Let's take a look at the awesome performance of this antenna. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% with the code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/…

Join us on Sunday Night of Labor Day weekend and celebrate that you (probably) have a holiday tomorrow! Come join the Ham Radio Happy Hour and hang out with some of your favorite Ham Radio YouTubers... also I will be there! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

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I recently setup a new HF rig in my Ford F-250 and along with it, the Tarheel HP-200 Screwdriver Antenna that I have had in my possession for a while. Let's take a look at the antenna and my mobile HF Radio setup. Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off of all coax items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Tarheel …

I picked up the DigiRig DR-891 sound interface, which is specifically made for the Yaesu FT-891 radio. The FT-891 doesn't have its own built-in sound card, so this interface is a great step towards making the FT-891 plug-n-play. Let's take a look at how to set this up and how simple it is to make FT8 contacts from POTA with this DigiRig. Today's vi…

I caught up with Joe at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024 - the ComJot CJ-1 Project is coming along nicely and is now available for purchase. Soon there will be 2 versions of this device - one that is fully integrated with Google, and one that has Google completely removed. Both will run Android 14 and both will have Dual Band, Part-90 2-way radios bu…

On Friday, August 16 of this year, we met as a group at the Monte Sano State Park in Alabama before the Huntsville Hamfest. This is our 3rd year to do this type of meetup - myself and other YouTubers all gather and invite our audiences for a fun-filled day of POTA at the State Park. @AA0Z volunteered to cook lunch for everyone again this year, and …

Updates to the Gigaparts Super Store in Huntsville, AL have been huge since it opened 5 months ago. Today I walk through the store again, seeing how many changes have happened since March of 2024 - it is now August 2024, so let's see how the store is doing! Save with my Gigaparts Links and Coupons: My Page - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Save 5% with co…

Icom had a sample of the new ID-52A Plus DSTAR Radio at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024. Let's take a look... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

On Sunday night, after the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024, a small group of us went to a local brewpub for dinner and drinks. This is the livestream from that outing, where I ask people, "what was your favorite thing about this Hamfest?" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

Live from the Huntsville Hamfest of 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Unboxing the newest QRP Radio from Xiegu, the X6200. This video is sponsored by LDG Electronics - Save 10% off of all products during the 2024 Huntsville Hamfest. Link to radio - https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_350&products_id=76025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--…

Today Jason explorers the differences between the new Explorer POTA20 mast from Gigaparts and the Carbon-6 Mast from SOTAbeams. Save 10% off of all LDG Electronics gear at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend! Explorer POTA20 Mast - https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota20-portable-handheld-20-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-mast.html Use code K8MRD at …

Join us tonight for the livestream to talk about a multitude of things - should I create another Facebook page for Ham Radio 2.0? As most of you know, my account was hacked earlier this year, then it was banned. After several hundred emails to Facebook, no reply was ever received. So I am thinking about creating a new Page for this channel. Also, i…

I made a couple of videos about products that Temu sent me and they want you to install their app to get a $100 coupon that they offered to me, to give to you. But in my videos I said I would install the app onto a tablet or device that isn't my main EDC device, and maybe doesn't have any personal data on it. Well, according to this article and gro…

During our Yellowstone trip, we stopped off and activated Parks in several States, including Montana. The Buddistick Pro worked great for all of these activations because it sets up quickly, it doesn't require any stakes in the ground or wires in trees, and when it is packed up, it is very small and portable. This video is NOT sponsored - but you c…

Tonight I welcome the YouTubers onto the channel to talk about plans for the Huntsville Hamfest in a couple of weeks. For the last 2-3 years, we have done POTA at Monte Sano State Park on Friday before the Hamfest. We are doing it again this year. Come POTA with us on Friday, August 16th at US-1048. The Hamfest is Sat-Sun, so Friday is our hang-out…

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This is my EDC Bag for my go-to HT Ham Radio in 2024. Over the last year since I began carrying this bag, it has changed slightly - this is the latest rendition, at the time of this recording. Special thanks to @KM4ACK for this idea. Links in video: KM4ACK Video - https://youtu.be/qvt2DFH0R2s?si=baVQx9VK0l5wEc_g Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Bag - https…

Tonight I welcome Mark, N4BCD, back onto the livestream to talk about the upcoming Huntsville Hamfest next month. Make plans to join us! Trail Blazer Giveaway: https://wn.nr/m4CJATh Mystery Boxes: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/mystery-boxes Huntsville Hamfest website: https://hamfest.org/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://…

This case for the Lilygo T-beam is one of the best and most versatile cases I have found for any Meshtastic device yet. Let's take a look at the case and all of its features. Website - https://www.tindie.com/stores/specfive/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

Ham Radio Clubs can be both good and bad, but the bad ones often give a false narrative of what a club is, and they can drown-out the good ones. So why should you join a Ham Radio Club? And which ones are good? Let;s find some today... Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% on all products at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Become a su…

Another package from Temu! Let's see what they sent us this time! Download the Temu app using https://temu.to/m/u4d1zv1q4bq to get a $100 coupon bundle for free (for all users), Or search my code: dpq5884 in the Temu search-bar to claim *Special Gifts: Temu app new users can purchase one of my picks for ONLY $1 TODAY: https://temu.to/m/u4d1zv1q4bq …

The RadTel RT-470X is a triband ham radio that works on the 2M/220/400 bands. Let's take a look at the performance of this device. This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Link to radio - https://amzn.to/3yVtQ2S Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s…

Live from Fish Lake, UT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Live from Hamcon Zion 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

What is the best Meshtastic device to start with, if you are new to Meshtastic? Or what device should you be looking to upgrade to, if you already started but want something more? This is a great list that I discovered and agree with, so I give my comments on the devices listed in this blog post. Use my links below for discounts on some items. This…

Special thanks to Siekon for sending me this battery - the tests were great! Let's take a look Link: https://amzn.to/3RXeFwW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

What are PoC Radios? Are they actually 'radios'? How do they work, and are they worth having? In this video, Jason talks about his views on this type of communications device, which is getting more popular. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Get 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Links from the video: What is PoC? ht…

Tonight I welcome Chris Weatherman onto the Livestream to talk about his book series and how Ham Radio plays a part in it. Follow him here @angery-american Complete List of Survivalist Series Books - https://amzn.to/3xEHpUe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

This is the first part of a Livestream video Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.Af Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

I picked up this Geolink case for the Heltec V3 board from Lilygo, and it will hold a larger battery than other Heltec V3 cases I have owned. Let's take a look! This video is sponsored by https://www.pcbway.com - bring all of your project ideas to life with their professional grade 3D and CNC Printing! Geolink Case - https://tidd.ly/3Xz8eDM Become …

Special thanks to LiTime for sending me this battery. The test with the West Mountain Radio software did great! Let's take a look! Amazon Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKR76TNY?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3UARP36RCW44C&linkCode=tr1&tag=jasonjohnston-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3UARP36RCW44C_172200916974…

I released a video recently about why repeaters have been quiet lately and I got some really good comments on that video. Lots of the comments carried a theme of reasoning as to why repeaters are more quiet than they used to be, but it isn't a reason that I agree with. I would like to hear your thoughts about this... This video is sponsored by Ham …

A Ham Radio Operator in Louisiana was fined $18,000 for allegedly causing intentional interference on a local repeater with a digital Ham Radio. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to article: https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-levies-18-000-fine-on-lou…

What is the weirdest or strangest thing you have ever heard Ham Radio, or CB Radio, be blamed for? People come up with some wild ideas about what Radio can or can't do - this is one story that I found where a Nextdoor article claims radio waves can be transmitted through... what?? This video is sponsored by https://www.pcbway.com - bring all of you…