Ham Radio 2.0

Today I welcome Mike DiTurno, KC8OWL, onto the channel to talk about this new effort to promote APRS in a program called APRS Thursday - How does one check-in to an APRS Net? What is it all about, and what are the benefits? We will go live at 23:00 UTC, so make plans to join us.APRS Thursday Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/989199962458033

The QSO Today Ham Expo starts this weekend! Get your tickets here - https://qsotoday.vfairs.com/en/registration-form?utm_source=HR20

BG2FX is the creator of the popular FX-4C QRP Ham Radio with a built-in sound card, compact size and beautiful display screen. That model has been discontinued but he has 2 new models on the way - the FX-4CR which is available now, and a lower-cost and less featured version called the FX-4L. Check out the video and the website for more info...Link - https://bg2fx.com

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AllPowers has a great setup with the S700 Power Pack and 140W Solar Panel Combo. Currently they are offering a 25% discount on their Amazon page for this product. Initial tests have been very positive, I used this unit at Quartzfest to run my Starlink System and it worked very well. Check out the video and let me know your thoughts in the comments!Link - https://amzn.to/3yHzj9WSPONSOR Link - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links

This was an attempt at an interview with Mike, KC8OWL but ended up being an interview for the QSO Today Ham Expo. We will catch up with Mike in an episode next week.

Today I switch all of my portable antennas that I commonly use for POTA and portable operations to the Gigaparts Explorer Backpack, a very well-thought out Ham Radio Bag. I'm curious as to your thoughts about this bag.SPONSOR - Save 5% on M&P Coax and these Bags at this link - https://hr2.li/gigaparts

On tonight's livestream we will setup an AREDN tunnel server so that other AREDN nodes that have internet connections can connect to us. We will answer some questions in the chat about how AREDN works and what it can be used for.Hardware used in today's video - https://amzn.to/424jnfs

Join us at 02:00 UTC on Saturday morning (8pm CST Friday Night) for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour! I hope to see you in the chat

I caught with Mike from CSN Technologies at the Orlando Hamcation of 2023 and he was able to show us the new S.A.T. Tracker (Self-contained Antenna Tracker) that is used for rotating an antenna to track Ham Radio satellites.Link - http://www.csntechnologies.net/sat_goog

Wouxun Reveals a brand new GMRS Radio called the KG-935G Plus - this is an effort between Wouxun and BuyTwoWayRadios, which is a sponsor of this channel. Visit the link below for purchase info and check out the video for all the details on this new Plus model, upgrades over the previous KG-935GLink: https://hr2.li/6w52l

Ham Radio Balloons have been in the news lately, with the alleged shooting down of a balloon launched by Amateur Radio Operators. On this livestream we will talk about balloons and some launches that happened yesterday at the Houston Hamfest.News Video with @w5kub - https://youtu.be/5BlIbnQki9gWSPR and APRS Trackershttps://www.zachtek.comhttps://qrp-labs.com

Scott, KE4WMF, had a well thought-out and planned mobile ham radio setup for his vehicle at Hamcation 2023. This is the ultimate installation of HF, VHF and UHF Ham Radios for rover stations and mobile POTA setups.Check out Scott's QRZ Page for more info - https://www.qrz.com/db/KE4WMF

Join the Lunchtime Livestream today as I welcome @TankRadio @K8MRD and @HR4NT onto the channel to talk about our plans this weekend for the Houston Hamfest.

FlexRadio Tuner Genius, Antenna Genius and PowerGenius equipment now available at Gigaparts. This was announced at Hamcation 2023 and I was priveledged to get it on video.Link - https://www.gigaparts.com/flexradio

POTA has announced a new event that is an expansion and upgrade to their Plaque Event that has happened in years past during the July Support Your Parks Weekend. Tonight I welcome Matt Heere from the POTA Team to come onto the livestream and talk about this event. We all know that POTA isn't a contest, but this event, inside of the POTA effort, might be considered a contest - what are your thoughts? Drop by with your questions!Event announcement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/parksontheair/permalink/3112545825702930

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I'm going to issue a challenge to you - to US! How can Ham Radio be useful and relevant in the midst of a looming recession? What can we do TODAY to practice using our communications networks and frequencies?In this video I will throw down a challenge, one that is a direct response to a typical comment that I have received in comments since this channel started 8 years ago. Watch this video and let me know your thoughts! 6 Months to 6 Figures by Peter Voogd https://amzn.to/3ScxVVX

Join me tonight for another Q&A Livestream - Ask Me Anything? I may not have all of the answers, but I will enjoy making up something so that you think I know what I am talking about! Just kidding...kinda...swing by tonight and join the livestream, I hope to see you in the chat!