Shows
Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastJosh’s Perfect Ham Radio DayShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Perfect Ham Radio Day
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about checking your comms before you go, Josh’s perfect ham radio day and integrated emergency response..
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with cod...2025-07-273h 22Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastBackpacking with Ham Radio and PACE PlansShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Backpacking with Ham Radio and PACE Plans
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about pedestrian mobile, backpacking PACE plans and the Texas Floods.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.giga...2025-07-194h 08Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastJS8Call is Back Baby!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): JS8Call is Back Baby!
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about tropospheric ducting, JS8Call returning and the Texas Flash Floods.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com...2025-07-062h 57Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastField Day 2025 Preparations & The Most and Least Emergency Prepared StatesShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Field Day 2025 Preparations & The Most and Least Emergency Prepared States
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Ham Nation’s 600th Episode, Field Day 2025 Points and Prep, and the most and least prepared states for emergencies.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
2025-06-272h 46Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio in HawaiiShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio in Hawaii
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Solar Storms and how they effect radio, ham radio in Hawaii and staying safe curing civil unrest.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code...2025-06-143h 15Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHow To Plan Your POTA/SOTAShow Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Plan Your POTA/SOTA
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Polo Ham2K App, how to plan your POTA/SOTA and hurricane preparedness with regards to insurance.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get...2025-05-312h 22Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastLeah Justifies the FTX-1, Shocking.Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Leah Justifies the FTX-1, Shocking.
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Palm Radio Keys, the Yaesu FTX-1, and the San Diego plane crash.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www...2025-05-243h 41Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastMore Modular Radios + Alpha Antenna Giveaway WinnersShow Notes (contains affiliate links): More Modular Radios + Alpha Antenna Giveaway Winners
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about making microphones, more modular radios and CDC emergency preparedness funding cuts.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - http...2025-05-114h 52Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHow TSA Really Feels About Your Ham Radio + Alpha Antenna Giveaway!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How TSA Really Feels About Your Ham Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the the best part of waking up in camping, how the TSA really feels about your ham radio and the cancellation of BRIC.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrc...2025-05-022h 43Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastQRP Radios under $200 + Alpha Antenna GiveawayShow Notes (contains affiliate links): QRP Radios under $200 + Alpha Antenna Giveaway
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the high solar cycle, QRP Radios for under $200 and the next installment of AI Generated Ham Radio Apocalypse. Thank you to Alpha Antenna for sponsoring this episode.
Announcements: HRCC Net - h...2025-04-252h 09Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastTariffs and Radios: AlphaAntenna Giveaway!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tariffs and Radios
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about respecting the projects, tariffs and radios, and AI predictions on apocalyptic situations in different parts of the US.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code...2025-04-203h 59Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWinning at SimplexShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Winning at Simplex
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about dummy loads, winning at simplex, and EU preparedness plans.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH...2025-04-063h 36Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastDid Everyone Forget Ham Radio Is A Service?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Did Everyone Forget Ham Radio Is A Service?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about VHF/UHF in the car, how we remind people that ham radio is a service and the Preparedness Executive Order.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
...2025-03-232h 10Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastRe: Delete, Delete, DeleteShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Re: Delete, Delete, Delete
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about test equipment, the FCC Memo and nuclear drills in the US and Canada.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
HRCC Campout - https://forms.gle/H2gdR1pH77...2025-03-163h 32Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio is Easier Than EverShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio is Easier Than Ever
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about telescoping antennas for handheld radios, ham radio being easier than ever, disaster deadlines approaching and The Survivalist (2015).
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
HRCC Campout - ht...2025-03-083h 15Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Amazing Tailscale App and Hamcation RecapShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Tailscale and Hamcation Recap
Check out Gigaparts for all the new Intellitron ham radio gear. Use code "JOSH" for 10% off items on my page: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the MFJ Long Ranger Intellitron, Tai...2025-02-223h 00Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastOne More Blog About Ham Radio DyingShow Notes (contains affiliate links): One More Blog About Ham Radio Dying
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how starting those antenna projects, a blog about ham radio dying, the FEMA reorg and Signs the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
HRCC...2025-02-013h 57Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWinter Field Day All StarsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Winter Field Day All Stars
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how Windows 11 is paranoid, Winter Field Allstars, post wildfire disasters and the 5th Wave.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
HRCC Campout - https://forms.gle/H2gd...2025-01-263h 09Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastAre My Radios Legal?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Are My Radios Legal?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the Ecoflow hat, whether your radio is legal, California wildfires and The Martian.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
HRCC Campout - https://forms.gle/H2gdR1pH7...2025-01-184h 26Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHotel Ham RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Hotel Ham Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the ARRL Dreamshack Sweepstakes, hotel ham radio, a preparedness retrospective and Waterworld the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www...2025-01-042h 54Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastSolving The Repeater ProgramShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Solving The Repeater Program
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about shutting the power off, solving the repeater problem, drone disaster support and Contagion the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - h...2024-12-283h 46Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWHY? and How To Sell Ham RadiosShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Selling Ham Radios
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about hopping onto an HF net, selling ham radios, 1931 China floods and Dante’s Peak.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.g...2024-12-213h 48Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastAntennas Are Everything (The SWAT Team Story)Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Antennas Are Everything
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the sad state of radio scanning, antennas being everything, EOPs for schools and Z is for Zachariah the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% wit...2024-12-153h 29Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio CheatingShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Cheating
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about remote ham radio, ham radio cheating, emergency preparedness gifts for older loved ones and 24 Days Later the movie
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH...2024-12-073h 14Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastNewer, Younger, HammierShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Newer, Younger, Hammier
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Black Friday still being awesome for ham radio, youth ham radio outreach, Black Friday preparedness deals and Independence Day the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link...2024-11-304h 10Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe 17 Foot Whip and Other Inexpensive AntennasShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The 17 Foot Whip and Other Inexpensive Antennas
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having a The Contesting Fraternity, inexpensive antennas, a teen who won an award for preparedness and Armageddon the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gi...2024-11-172h 56Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastAll or One Ham Bands?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): All or One Ham Bands?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having a ham radio pamphlet, one band or all the band radios, nuke maps and World War Z the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Giga...2024-11-093h 32Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastRemoting Into RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Remoting Into Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Pacifcon, hamfests and Meshtastic, $500 from zero to unrest preparedness and The Tomorrow War movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www...2024-10-253h 22Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Best Ham Radio DemonstrationsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Best Ham Radio Demonstrations
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about APRS top tips, the best radio demonstrations, hurricane preparedness and Soylent Green.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www...2024-10-124h 03Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastFailing Into Fun with POTAShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Failing Into Fun with POTA
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having a solutions pouch, how even failing with POTA is fun, unpreparedness and the Dull Men’s Club, and Airplane the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
...2024-09-282h 43Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastPOTA Mobile EleganceShow Notes (contains affiliate links): POTA Mobile Elegance
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about getting ready for Winter Field Day, POTA Mobile Elegance, City of Arlington Free Emergency Kits, and the movie Twisters (2024).
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Gigaparts Link (get 10% with c...2024-09-222h 39Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHow New Tech Can Make Ham Radio EasierShow Notes (contains affiliate links): How New Tech Can Make Ham Radio Easier
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about winterizing antennas, new technology making ham radio easier, youth preparedness groups and the movie War of the Worlds (2005).
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
The...2024-09-143h 16Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastIs Ham Radio All Retirees?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Is Ham Radio All Retirees?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having a simple ham radio time, the age of hams, heat wave preparedness and the 12 Monkeys movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
The HRCC Coffee Club h...2024-09-073h 43Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastNew Ham Radios Are Coming!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): New Ham Radios Are Coming!
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about getting a car antenna mount, Huntville Hamfest Recap, New Radios, buying preps at the Asian grocer and Castaway the movie.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
The HRC...2024-08-253h 38Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio Camping SafetyShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Camping Safety
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having a solutions kit, ham radio camping safety, the best US state for SHTF and Love and Monsters.
The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffee/shop
Ham Ra...2024-08-104h 33Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastJosh’s Favorite Road Ready RadiosShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Favorite Road Ready Radios
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about hitting the reverse button, Josh’s favorite road ready radios, things commonly overlooked in bug out bags and The Road movie.
The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffee
2024-07-272h 29Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio on the CheapShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio on the Cheap
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about testing your equipment with your friends, ham radio on the cheap, the Microsoft outage effect on emergency services and the movie San Andreas.
The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffe...2024-07-213h 25Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastSmartphones, the New Radio Interface?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Smartphones, the New Radio Interface?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about portable mag mount antenna systems, smartphone as ham radio interfaces, hikers accidentally activating SPOT device and Maximum Overdrive.
The HRCC Coffee Club has arrived! https://hamtactical.coffee
Ham Ra...2024-07-133h 31Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastTroubleshooting Ham Radios, Antennas and ComputersShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Troubleshooting Ham Radios, Antennas and Computers
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about programming radio memory banks, troubleshooting ham radio, antennas and computers, Good Samaritan Laws and The Towering Inferno.
Ham Radio Minute: Programming Radio Memory Banks
Announcements: HRCC Net - h...2024-07-062h 54Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast10 GHz WOW! Field Day 2024 RecapShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Field Day 2024 Recap
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the radio you have on you, Field Day 2024 Recap, a comprehensive list of preparedness books and the movie, A Quiet Place. .
Ham Radio Minute: The Radio You Have On You
Anno...2024-06-293h 19Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWhat Else Is As Fun As Field Day?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Else Is As Fun As Field Day?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the NIFOG, other things as fun or a little less or more fun as Field Day, prep concealing furniture and Fall (2022) the movie.
Ham Radio Minute: The NIFOG
2024-06-223h 29Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWhat Happens After Sun Cycle 25?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Happens After Sun Cycle 25? I really did mean Cycle 25 :D
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about keeping that ham radio faith, what to expect after sun cycle 21, fraud in times of disaster and Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy the movie.
Ham Radio M...2024-06-153h 19Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio in the Big CityShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio in the Big City
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having that ham radio rizz, POTA racing through lower Manhattan, how our NY-PA-DC trip reframed our views on government’s role in preparedness, and the movie Contact (1997).
Ham Radio Minute: Ham Ra...2024-06-094h 10Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastTraveling Far Away with RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Traveling Far Away with Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about what the AGC is, long distance travel with ham radio, considering trust in your fellow man and Zombieland.
Ham Radio Minute: What is the AGC?
Announcements: HRCC Net...2024-05-312h 37Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastFCC Says You Need To Self PoliceShow Notes (contains affiliate links): FCC Says You Need To Self Police
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about meshtastic at Hamvention, the FCC recommendations to self police, Florida’s disaster preparedness tax holiday and 2012 the movie.
Ham Radio Minute: Meshtastic Problems
Announcements: HRCC Net - h...2024-05-244h 19Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastLooking at Ham Radio HT InterfacesShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Looking at Ham Radio HT Interfaces
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about exploring something new, the perfunctory plethora of ham radio handle-talkie interfaces, incoming solar storms and Wall-E the movie.
Ham Radio Minute: Explore something new
Announcements: HRCC Net...2024-05-103h 31Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio Campout RecapShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Campout Recap
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about hunting for super high frequency, hosting a winning ham Radio Campout, camping to test preps and how to get a well on your property, and The Day After (1983) movie.
Ham Radio Minute: Hun...2024-05-044h 49Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWhat Radio Should You Choose For Camping?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Radio Should You Choose For Camping?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about fitting in ham radio into your adventures, how Josh decided what radios to bring to the Campout, low maintenance high yield crops for your homestead and Tremors the movie.
Ham...2024-04-263h 46Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastLet’s Talk DXpeditionsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Let’s Talk DXpeditions
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the most interesting way to demonstrate ham radio, the International DX Convention, getting those gennies ready and On The Beach (1959).
Ham Radio Minute: What is the most interesting way to demonstrate ham radio ...2024-04-193h 34Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Greatest Ham Radio Road TripShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Greatest Ham Radio Road Trip
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about a ham radio hero in Ohio, the greatest ham radio road trip planning, when healthcare workers nope out and Deep Impact the movie.
Ham Radio Minute: Ham Radio Hero in Ohio...2024-04-123h 45Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast1 Pound POTA Pack ChallengeShow Notes (contains affiliate links): 1 Pound POTA Pack Challenge
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how stuff costs things, the 1 pound POTA pack challenge, Taiwan’s preparedness and Blast from the Past movie.
Ham Radio Minute: Stuff costs things
Announcements: HRCC Net - https...2024-04-053h 12Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio - More doing, Less WorryingShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio - More doing, Less Worrying
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about putting Linux on your Jankapotamus, doing more and worrying less, car emergency kits and Greenland (the film, not the country.)
Ham Radio Minute: Put Linux on your Jankapotamus
...2024-03-294h 03Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Future of Ham RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Future of Ham Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about K0bf.com to get mobile radio install information, the future of ham radio, befriending your local farmer and Sean of the Dead.
Ham Radio Minute: k0bg.com, check it out...2024-03-223h 42Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastI’m New To Ham Radio, What Even Is All This?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): I’m New To Ham Radio, What Even Is All This?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about keeping your mind sharp, information for those new to ham radio, Texas state of emergency for the Totality and The Postman movie.
HRCC Campout RSVP - http...2024-03-153h 10Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHexTenna In The Field!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): HexTenna In The Field!
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Josh’s ham weekend with the HexTenna, making CW great again, preparing for the solar eclipse and the movie I Am Legend.
HRCC Campout RSVP - https://forms.gle/rMPmBo4ZLVHCpATUA
2024-03-083h 23Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastTricking People Into Ham RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Tricking People Into Ham Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about normalizing ham radio in 2024, tricking people into ham radio, using community sourced data and AI to improve disaster preparedness in Australia and the movie Red Dawn (1984).
HRCC Campout RSVP - https://for...2024-03-012h 52Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastA World Without InternetShow Notes (contains affiliate links): A World Without Internet
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about getting Ampy with it, a world without internet, the AT&T Outage and Frequency the movie.
HRCC Campout RSVP - https://forms.gle/rMPmBo4ZLVHCpATUA
Ham Radio Minute: Go A...2024-02-233h 19Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastRadio with Inclusivity + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway Winner AnnouncedShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Radio with Inclusivity + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway Winner Announced
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about HamCation’s Kenwood D75 workshop, radios for all, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act and the movie Don’t Look Up.
This episode is sponsored by Alpha Antenna...2024-02-163h 07Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastRadios To Take To A Hamfest + Alpha Antenna HexTenna GiveawayShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Radios To Take To A Hamfest + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about favorite radios to take to a hamfest, what you should buy at a hamfest, preparing to disappear and the movie Threads.
This episode is sponsored by Alph...2024-02-093h 44Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastLeah Reviews The Kenwood TH-D75 + Alpha Antenna HexTenna GiveawayShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Leah Reviews The Kenwood TH-D75 + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about keeping notes of failures, Costco’s $6,000 Doomsday kit, Twister and Leah, who is totally unqualified to review radios, looks at the Kenwood TH-D75.
This episode is sponsored by Al...2024-02-023h 40Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastDo You Even Record? + Alpha Antenna HexTenna GiveawayShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Do You Even Record? + Alpha Antenna HexTenna Giveaway
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about trying out full kitting, earthquake and emergency information sources, The Birds and recording ham adventures.
This episode is sponsored by Alpha Antenna. Alpha Antenna is partnering with Ham Rad...2024-01-264h 06Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHow To Get The Most Out Of Your HT - Antenna EditionShow Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Get The Most Out Of Your HT - Antenna Edition
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Radio Reference, Webelos first aid, 10 Cloverfield Lane and HT Antennas
Ham Radio Minute: Try querying from Radio Reference.
Announcements: HRCC Net...2024-01-193h 30Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHow Not To Be An Appliance OperatorShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How Not To Be An Appliance Operator
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about checking on your antenna in the winter, the Raptor Software Leak, the Book of Eli, how not to be an appliance operator and the ARRL proposed amendments (in th...2024-01-123h 28Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastActivate A POTA In An HourShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Activate A POTA In An Hour
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about testing digital voice, checking your preps, a review of The Day After Tomorrow and activating a POTA in an hour.
Ham Radio Minute: Test your abi...2024-01-053h 03Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastJosh’s Top 5 Ham Radio RegretsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh’s Top 5 Ham Radio Regrets
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about radio preparedness, resolving to expand your network for preparedness and Josh’s top 5 ham radio regrets.
Ham Radio Minute: Radio preparedness.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link...2023-12-292h 13Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastRFI Isolation and RemediationShow Notes (contains affiliate links): RFI Isolation and Remediation
300k Giveaway Link: https://forms.gle/gZVuSrM9937gaLii7
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the new board for IC-705, a robot apocalypse and RFI troubleshooting.
Ham Radio Minute: New board for the IC-705
2023-12-222h 47Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastObama’s Ham Shack in Leave The World BehindShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Obama’s Ham Shack in Leave The World Behind
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Josh’s new LOG Antenna, and the movie Leave the World Behind from a preparedness standpoint and deep dive into the movie’s ham shack.
Ham Radio Minute: N...2023-12-152h 22Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastNew Ways to Update Existing RadiosShow Notes (contains affiliate links): New Ways to Update Existing Radios
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the Elecraft’s KH1 is working, a preparedness gift guide and new ways to update existing radios.
Ham Radio Minute: Elecraft’s KH1 is back up and running.
Ann...2023-12-082h 54Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHow To Be Confident In Ham RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Be Confident In Ham Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the new Jankapotamus version, when preparedness goes too far and how to be confident in ham radio.
Ham Radio Minute: Jankapotamus update.
Announcements: HRCC Net - htt...2023-12-012h 53Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastBack to the Future of Ham RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Back to the Future of Ham Radio
The 300k subscriber giveaway is LIVE: https://forms.gle/gZVuSrM9937gaLii7
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about new RFI solutions, holiday shopping safety tips and the past and present of Ham Radio.
Ham Radi...2023-11-254h 10Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastYou Can’t Just Pick Up a Baofeng And Use It During SHTFShow Notes (contains affiliate links): You Can’t Just Pick Up a Baofeng And Use It During SHTF
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the ham radio android apps, City of Cerritos Emergency Preparedness Checklist and why you can’t just pick up a Baofeng and use it during SHTF.
2023-11-172h 46Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Emergency Ham Radio Altoids TinShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Emergency Ham Radio Altoids Tin
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the Kenwood Rumors, winter preparedness and the Ham Radio Altoids Tin.
Ham Radio Minute: Kenwood Rumors
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham R...2023-11-102h 04Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Turnkey HF Radio from ElecraftShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Turnkey HF Radio from Elecraft
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the FCC Baud Rate Discussion, a preparedness survey and the turnkey HF radio.
Ham Radio Minute: FCC Baud Rate Discussion
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link...2023-11-033h 00Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastElecraft’s New Radio - KN1Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Elecraft’s New Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Jamboree on the Air, Open AI’s Preparedness Challenge and Elecraft’s New Radio.
Ham Radio Minute: Jamboree on the Air.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
2023-10-272h 19Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastJamboree On The AirShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Jamboree On The Air
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about writing a list, dinner party preparedness and Jamboree on the Air.
Ham Radio Minute: Write a list.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
Ham Radi...2023-10-201h 44Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastJosh Was Wrong About Spurious EmissionsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Josh Was Wrong About Spurious Emissions
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the best ham radio tool, terrorism preparedness and how Josh was wrong in how he explained spurious emissions and harmonics.
Ham Radio Minute: What is your best ham radio tool?
...2023-10-132h 36Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastIt’s All About That Mast, That Mast, Real Cheap NowShow Notes (contains affiliate links): It’s All About That Mast, That Mast, Real Cheap Now
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how Josh is begging you to use the Discord, Leah talks about distrust in the government and Josh talks about cheap masts and mast supports. .
Ham R...2023-10-062h 30Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Youths, Where You At?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Youths, Where You At?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how Josh is flabbergasted by HT watts, prepping without the internet, and the best way to introduce ham radio to a new generation.
Ham Radio Minute: Flabbergasted by HT Watts.
2023-09-302h 26Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Secret Thing Your HF Antenna Can DoShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Secret Thing Your HF Antenna Can Do
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On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -2023-09-232h 42Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWhy You Should Buy Testing Equipment - Don’t Trust Anyone!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why You Should Buy Testing Equipment
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On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about researching...2023-09-173h 25Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWhy You Should Buy Testing Equipment - Don’t Trust Anyone!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why You Should Buy Testing Equipment
Trust but Verify Testing equipment:
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On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about researching...2023-09-153h 22Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Equipment I Should Have Bought Years AgoShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Equipment I Should Have Bought Years Ago
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Autumn transitioning to Winter operating, lessons from the Syrian Civil War and ham equipment should have bought years before.
Ham Radio Minute: Autumn is nigh, Prep for bad wea...2023-09-082h 02Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastWhat Should My Second Radio Be?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What Should My Second Radio Be?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about getting some portable power, emergency news sources and what your second radio should be.
Ham Radio Minute: Get yourself some portable power
Announcements: HRCC Net - https...2023-09-012h 12Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHuntsville Hamfest RecapShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Huntsville Hamfest Recap a.k.a The Tie-Down Episode
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Josh’s favorite hamfest purchase, how FEMA handled Hurricane Hilary, and the Huntsville Hamfest Recap.
Ham Radio Minute: What was your favorite ham radio purchase from Huntsville?
2023-08-253h 42Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastOne Radial, Two Radials, Four? No. Sixteen.Show Notes (contains affiliate links): One Radial, Two Radials, Four? No. Sixteen.
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about explaining troubleshooting, the needs of Hawaii and radials, radials, radials.
Ham Radio Minute: How Do You Explain How To Troubleshoot?
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc...2023-08-182h 10Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Laziest Types of Ham RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Laziest Types of Ham Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about things to take on a ham radio backpacking trip, what to spend quality dollars for in preparedness and the laziest ham radios.
Ham Radio Minute: The things Josh missed most on...2023-08-112h 58Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastAntenna Placement of the ProsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Antenna Placement of the Pros
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how some antenna placements just suck, the arts in preparedness and the antenna placement of the pros.
Ham Radio Minute: Some Antenna Placements Just Suck
Announcements: HRCC Net...2023-08-043h 36Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastCheap Portable AntennasShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Cheap Portable Antennas
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about a time before OTAs, outlandish things to prepare for and cheap portable antennas.
Ham Radio Minute: A Land Before OTA
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
...2023-07-283h 21Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Ultimate SHTF RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Ultimate SHTF Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about what’s up with these Chinese radios, how far you’re willing to go for self defense and the ultimate SHTF Radio.
Ham Radio Minute: What’s up with these Chinese radios?
2023-07-212h 57Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastFinance Bros Want Your FrequenciesShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Finance Bros Want Your Frequencies
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how you don’t need to be fast with CW, Heatwave Preparedness and commercial interests expanding their reach into shortwave radios.
F...2023-07-143h 21Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastIs Ham Radio a Service, Hobby or Tool? + Last Week of Alpha Antenna GiveawayShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Is Ham Radio a Service, Hobby or Tool? + Last Week of Alpha Antenna Giveaway
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about spurious emissions, 4th of July Preparedness and whether ham radio is a service, hobby or...2023-07-072h 59Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastAlpha Antenna Giveaway and Post Field Day Reports!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Alpha Antenna Giveaway and Post Field Day Reports!
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Field Day Reports, hiding your preps and mic and headphone adapters.
Go to this page at Alph...2023-06-302h 54Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastSolo Field Day Tips and Alpha Antenna Giveaway!Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Solo Field Day Tips and Alpha Antenna Giveaway!
Sponsored by Alpha Antenna. https://www.alphaantenna.com
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about field day and how to secure your car kept emergency preps.
Alpha Antenna Giveaway: https://forms.gle...2023-06-232h 09Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe Endless Search For The Perfect Ham Radio LaptopShow Notes (contains affiliate links): The Endless Search For The Perfect Ham Radio Laptop
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how technicians should get on 10m and 6m for field day, how talk about prepping on dates and the endless search for the perfect ham radio laptop.
Ham...2023-06-172h 21Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastNew Ham FoundationsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): New Ham Foundations
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about visiting different Field Day events, the worst of SHTF fiction and new ham foundations.
Ham Radio Minute: Visit different Field Day events.
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.
...2023-06-092h 30Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastDay 1 with a Motorola RadioShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Day 1 with a Motorola Radio
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about Josh being lazy about wire antennas, summer preparedness and day one with a Motorola radio.
Ham Radio Minute: Laziness about wire antennas
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc...2023-06-021h 57Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastNew Hamfest TipsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): New Hamfest Tips
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about opinions about radios you know nothing about, the best freeze dried foods and new hamfest tips.
Ham Radio Minute: Opinions about radios you know nothing about.
Announcements: HRCC Net - http...2023-05-263h 05Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastBeginner Ham Radio ProjectsShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Beginner Ham Radio Projects
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about using google, gardening tips, and beginner ham radio projects.
Ham Radio Minute: It’s going to get hard, get ready to google
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link. 2023-05-122h 53Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastHam Radio Disappointment and the HRCC Campout RecapShow Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio Disappointment and the HRCC Campout Recap
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how not to blow up your QRP radio, getting a transfer switch on your house, ham radio disappointment and the HRCC Campout.
Ham Radio Minute: Careful not to blo...2023-05-052h 34Ham Radio Crash Course PodcastThe One Hour Challenge, Are You Ham Enough?Show Notes (contains affiliate links): The One Hour Challenge, Are You Ham Enough?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about getting some elevation, the worst prepper advice and the one hour challenge.
Ham Radio Minute: Get Some Elevation
Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link...2023-04-281h 32