Ham Radio 2.0

Ham Radio Saves Lives - in this case, it made life more convenient for a hiker who was lost in the woods for a few hours. This story is an example of how Ham Radio can be a last-line of communication, even in today's world.ARRL Story - https://www.arrl.org/news/when-all-else-fails-amateur-radio-helps-rescue-lost-hiker

Today I welcome some of the folks from the Winter Field Day Board to come onto the Livestream and talk about this year's Winter Field Day plans, rules, and event ideas. Check their website below, and let me know if you plan to participate this year!Website https://www.winterfieldday.com

I found a "used, without box" Yaesu FT-818 on eBay for $86. Do you think I will ever get it?$86 FT-818 - https://ebay.us/On2YNzMy FT-818 - https://ebay.us/j209BdYOUR FT-818 - https://ebay.us/YPXmPo

In this video, we'll be discussing our upcoming Orlando Hamcation 2023 and giving you all the latest news and planning!If you're thinking of going to the Orlando Hamcation this year, then be sure to check out this video! We'll be giving you all the latest news and updates on the event, as well as outlining the planned ham radio event. We hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful as you plan your trip to Orlando this year!

Join us for this month's Ham Radio Happy Hour!

The latest version of the 200wh portable power station from Renogy is quite the performer. It has all the connections on the front panel, so no need to have cords coming from every direction to plug into the unit. Watch me demonstrate the Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) testing of this device with my Icom IC-705.Link - https://renogy.sjv.io/Jrx0mE (affiliate link)

The RFinder B1 Plus is the latest smartphone from RFinder which is a dual band, Part 90 Certified radio that is capable of transmitting RF on analog and DMR, along with having a built-in hotspot referred to as DMRoip or "DMR over IP" - today I show you how to setup this radio from initial boot up, how to update the RFinder app, and how to setup DMRoip. Take a look!Links: RFinder B1 Plus Radio - https://androiddmr.com/products/rfinder-b1-plus-radio

On tonight's livestream, we will take a look at some of the best highlights of 2022 in the world of Ham Radio and of YouTube and Social Media for Ham Radio. I will share some of my favorite moments for the past year. Additionally we will be talking about upcoming events and plans for 2023 and how we can grow with, and promote, Ham Radio to the masses. Come join us!

I bought this battery box from Amazon to hold my 50AH Redodo Battery. So far it is working great - it is well-built, easy to carry, and has a few options for connections and ports, but I plan to change those shortly. Let me know your thoughts on what ports you would like to see on a battery box.Links for this video:AutoDunk Battery Box - https://amzn.to/3WMCA2cRedodo Battery - http://hr2.li/91649Save 3% with coupon HAMRADIO2Powerwerx Dual APP Panel - https://amzn.to/3X25qLRDry Bags - https://amzn.to/3GfBrtcGigaparts Explorer Box - http://hr2.li/dwqz6Save 5% with coupon KC5HWB

Join me for today's Lunchtime Livestream as we browse around Amazon to find what deals are currently being offered. As an Amazon Associate, I can earn commissions from qualifying items, which help move this channel forward. Thank you for your support of this channel.Link to my Amazon Store - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0ICOM23 Giveaway - https://hr2.li/icom23 2023Items on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/LADDMALFVVHD?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

What is the Best HF Radio in production at the beginning of 2023? All of these radios in this list are still currently being offered by the manufacturer and are tried and true. Today I take you through my top 7 picks of HF Ham Radios for 2023 that can be used for a Base Station or Mobile HF operation, all of which are under the $2500 price tag.

Join us at 10:30pm Saturday Night, December 31st for our 3rd annual Ham Radio Happy Hour. We will go for about 2 hours to welcome in the new year, 2023, for the Eastern and Central Timezones in the USA.

Here are the links and coupons for the End of the Year Ham Radio Holiday Sales:

I'm enjoying these battery test and review videos for LifePO4 batteries - several companies are now emailing and asking me to make a video of their battery, and that is how I got my hands on this PowerUrus 100AH battery. Searching YouTube you can find some videos about other versions of this battery, and they are sometimes referred to as "RoyPow" batteries - RoyPow is actually the name of the app that connects to the battery with Bluetooth, which I really like. Take a look at the video and let me know what you think!Link - https://powerurus.com $20 discount code BF20

I built my own Mystery Box! I mentioned this in a previous video, and asked the question about who would want one, and the response was overwhelming. THANK YOU! I appreciate your support - these Mystery Boxes will help to support this channel.Purchase link - https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/jasons-mystery-boxBetterSafeRadio - http://hr2.li/jv3a5COUPON: HR2all7

Last year I ran a Livestream on Christmas morning around 7am local time and I had lots of watchers. How fun! Let's do it again - Join me at 7am CST Christmas Morning (13:00 UTC) and tell me what you got this year! What Ham Radio items did you ask for, receive, or wish you had received?TARC Raffle - https://trident-amateur-radio-club.square.site/product/raffle-ticket-for-icom-ic-7300/7?cs=true&cst=customCome POTA With Me! - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2022/12/18/come-pota-with-me/

I love testing out new Solar Panels and this panel from FlexSolar was a winner! A light-weight, 100-watt panel that has 3 choices for USB connections, plus a string of adapters that make charging easier on a multitude of items. Give this video a look and check the link for more details - let me know in the comments what you think!Link: https://amzn.to/3jniRHR

Here are the links for today's shopping video:

The QRZ Jumpstart Program for the QRZ-1 Explorer Dual Band Radio has been UPDATED! Now anyone who's been licensed in the last 6 months can qualify for this program, but it is no longer free - BUT it is deeply discounted, so check out this video and let me know what you think in the comments! SPOSNOR: Save 5% off of all M&P Coax at https://hr2.li/gigapartsLink: https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/the-qrz-jumpstart-program-gave-away-2000-radios-and-were-not-done-yet.836918/

Join me for the Lunchtime Livestream as I welcome Bob, W2CYK, back onto the show to talk about updates to the RFinder platform and how the M17 mode additions are coming along. M17 is the newest digital mode in Ham Radio which uses CODEC2 and is completely open source. Join us to learn about these exciting updates! @M17ProjectLinks from today:Dead or Alive Trade-in - http://hr2.li/fo8zdNEW Ham Radio 2.0 HATS! - https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/hats-and-caps