Ham Radio 2.0

We're in the New England area for a 9-State POTA Rove and I'm beaconing APRS as KC5HWB-5 from a Yaesu FT5D that I'll be giving away to whoever finds us first. I hope to work everyone on the air! FT5D Giveaway sponsored by R&L Electronics - see daily deals here: http://hr2.li/5fsa3

We're getting ready to fly to CT for a POTA Rove - in this video I will pack a bag that I am taking on the airplane flight. Come find out what I am taking!5% off of PowerFilm Products - https://hr2.li/powerfilm5% off of M&P Coax - https://hr2.li/gigapartsGrilliput Portable Grill - https://amzn.to/3PIXVbSQuirkyQRP Mat - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1437009639/ham-shack-reference-mat?ref=shop_reviewArmoloq Cages for FT-891 - https://www.armoloq.com/tpa-891b

Join Kyle, @AA0Z and I tonight on the livestream as we plan for our POTA Rove in New England this week. We plan to hit 9 States in 4 days to activate Parks in each one. I will also be giving away a new Yaesu FT5D to anyone who find us on APRS, so you will want to watch for KC5HWB-5 on the APRS.fi website.

This was a fun experiment and successful activation. Take a look at the video and let me know what you think - have you ever attempted something like this?SPONSOR: Save 5% on M&P Coax at this link - https://hr2.li/gigapartsEquipment used in this video:Yaesu FTDX-10 - http://hr2.li/dsjn5Elecraft KPA-500 - http://hr2.li/bs3qoM&P Coax (save 5% with code KC5HWB) - https://hr2.li/gigapartsChameleon LEFS 8010 Antenna - (save 5% with code KC5HWB) - https://hr2.li/gigapartsEcoflow Delta 2 Max - Get Prepared With @EcoFlowTech Now, click the link below to Save up to $2,299 and & get free Camping Light. Use my code EFHAMRADIO for an extra 5% OFF (except Flash Sale products). Learn more about EcoFlow Reliable Disaster Service, offering 24/7 support and Pick-up Service within 24 hours, until September 27th.EcoFlow Website: https://bit.ly/3RlSO2FEcoFlow Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PGrWJs

Once a month we run an AMA Livestream where you can stop by and ask any questions about Ham Radio - even other things that we might know about, but don't take credit for. This month I welcome Hayden from Down Under, VK7HH. Make plans to stop by and join on this week!

Retevis has a new GMRS Radio for the mobile GMRS user, the RA-87. Today we take a look at the menu system and power outputs of this radio.Link - https://bit.ly/3Dxef8M

WRTC is the World Radiosport Team Championship and the 2022 event, which actually took place in 2023, was won by the Ukrainian Team. Today I get to sit down with them and discuss their overall experience, what radios and antennas they used, and other Ham Radio topics.

The Chelegance MC-750 is a multi-band vertical HF Antenna for Ham Radio, that works very well for portable operations, including POTA - Parks on the Air. The Antenna is tuneable from 6-40M and doesn't require an external tuner. Take a look at this POTA activation from Galveston Island State Park, K-3013Link to antenna - https://chelegance.com/product/jncradio-mc-750-100-watts-portable-hf-gp-antenna/?wpam_id=4 SPONSOR: Save 5% on all M&P Coax products with the code KC5HWB at both links below... https://hr2.li/gigaparts https://messi.it/en/home.htm

Join us on Sunday night at 7pm CDT (00:00 UTC Monday) for a Labor Day Edition of the Ham Radio Happy Hour. We will invite several folks onto the show and talk about anything inside and outside of Ham Radio.BetterSafeRadio Labor Day Sale - https://bettersaferadio.com/?pro=10658

Here are the links for Labor Day 2023Signup for my email list - https://hamradio2.com/email-signup✂️ R&L Daily Specials - http://hr2.li/5fsa3✂️ MY Gigaparts Page - https://hr2.li/gigaparts Save 5% with the code KC5HWB✂️ FREE Universal Bags with the purchase of an Explorer Backpack https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HR2FREE CODE: HR2FREE!✂️ LEDLenser Sitewide Labor Day Sale - https://alnk.to/9bs15A8✂️ HomeBrew Coffee - https://homebrewcoffee.com✂️ KickAss Labor Day Sale - https://kickassproducts.com/collections/sale✂️ REI Labor Day Sale - https://www.rei.com✂️ Renogy Labor Day Sale - renogy.sjv.io/dakkm7✂️ ABR Coax Labor Day Sale - https://abrind.com/?sld=kc5hwb Save 10% Sitewide with code ABR10%LD23✂️ Bridgecom Systems Labor Day Sale - http://hr2.li/qpfgp✂️ Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/ Save 20% with code JASON20✂️ BetterSafeRadio Labor Day Sale - http://hr2.li/jv3a5 Save 7% with code HR2ALL7

Brand new from TYT is an updated dual band DMR radio that they are calling the UV390 *Plus* - today I walk through the features and program a channel from the front panel, which is simple. Take a look.Link - http://hr2.li/tpo9w

Ham Radio provides a much-needed form of communications in times of need and times of emergency. Take a look at this story out of Maui, Hawaii, in the aftermath of these Fires, and how the local Hams practice emergency preparedness in Hawaii.SPONSOR: https://hamradioprep.com Save a 20% discount on all courses with the code JASON20Link to article - https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-fires/this-device-is-essential-for-disaster-preparedness/

Join me tonight as I welcome a few other YouTubers onto the stream and we all build the SHARI Pi-Hat together. Join us on my Allstar System at 43136.SHARI Pi-Hat Kit - https://kits4hams.com/shari-pihat

The Nornvin N1400FB Power Station / Solar Generator is one to KEEP! I have reviewed many power stations and I like this one more than most others. Take a look at the video and let me know your thoughts -Link to product - https://nornvin.com/products/n1400fb Newly discounted price!

Join us today as I welcome Mark from Halibut Electronics to talk about the new Open Headset Interconnect Standard - OHIS - on today's livestream.Website - https://electronics.halibut.com/product-category/ham/hhi/

This is a throwback video that I recorded a few years ago, but with newer to-the-point edits. 6 years later, the BTECH UV-5X3 is still one of my most-used radios when operating in the field requires a triband radio that includes 220MHz.Radio Link - https://amzn.to/47zU8VjTriband Antenna - https://amzn.to/3P5u8ty

Live from the Huntsville Hamfest of 2023

This is a story I found about the FCC cracking down on repeater violations, even for the GMRS community! Take a look at let me know what you think... SPONSOR - Save 20% off of ALL LDG Electronics products at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2023!

SPONSOR - Save 20% on All LDG Electronics Items at the Huntsville Hamfest of 2023 - https://www.gigaparts.com/ldg#?Brand=LDG+Electronics&search_return=all&res_per_page=60There is a new movie that will premiere in theaters next month called Roswell Delirium and it features the use of some older Ham Radio equipment, which is very interesting to watch. I plan to go see the movie when it releases and give it a good evaluation but I thought the trailer provided some great clips of Ham Radio usage, so here it is.Movie Trailer - https://youtu.be/CXeNYkYNTOM

Join me with several other YouTubers on Sunday, August 13th, at 23:59 UTC on my regular livestream to discuss plans for the Huntsville Hamfest that takes place the following weekend. We will talk about the Hamfest itself, but also lots of POTA plans at Monte Sano State Park on the days leading up to the show. Be sure to stop by!