Ham Radio 2.0

Most folks who know about DMR or DSTAR or YSFG hotspots have heard about, or probably own, the SharkRF Openspot. This was a very versatile plug-n-play hotspot from SharkRF out of Estonia for a couple of years. The only draw-back to it was the fact that it was Ethernet only and didn't come with built-in WiFi.Finally, after about 3 years of waiting, the Openspot2 has been released. This is the same quality of product that you came to expect from its predecessor and it has lots more options, including WiFi, and a few more modes. Check the video for details on this cool new device.Be sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6

This isn't the first time I have had AREDN developers and information on this show, and I promise it won't be the last either. MESH networking is a pinnacle definition of "What is new in Amateur Radio" and I thoroughly enjoy talking about it and experimenting with it.In this episode, I get to speak with Darryl and Joe from the developer team about the new 318 firmware - what changes were made and what new hardware has been added to the supported list of devices. I hope you enjoyBe sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JAREDN's website: https://www.arednmesh.orgCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6

From the TAPR Digital Communications Conference of 2018, held in Albuquerque, NM - Phil Karn, KA9Q, talks about Realtime Multicast for use in SDR devices, and also in digital voice.TAPR DCC: https://www.tapr.org/dcc.htmlBe sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6

From NexGen Hotspots, the Rugged Spot, one of their top sellers - a review. The nice thing about this hotspot, over others, is that the company will set it up for you so that it automatically connects to your home wifi, making it a truly plug-n-play hotspot. Running on Pi-star, like many hotspots today, gives it the robust customization that end users are used to experiencing from the software.If you are in the market for a new hotspot, this Rugged Spot is a good choice. The solid construction and sleek look of the device have impressed me.Be sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvNexGen Hotspots: https://hamradio1.com/ruggedIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6

A flexible, powerful, and affordable digital transceiver for the Raspberry Pi.Jonathan Bradenburg, KF5IDY, shares with us his findings for using the Raspberry Pi as a digital transceiver, with a custom hat that he builds himself, and the various applications that he used it for.There were lots of Raspberry Pi type projects presented at the TAPR DCC this year and I was privileged to record all of them. I hope that you enjoy this presentation, along with the other ones posted on this channel, as much as I did.Be sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JTAPR DCC Website: https://www.tapr.org/dcc.htmlCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tv

Mike Pappas, W9CN, with EOSS, talks about deploying a multi-site DMR system for the 2017 Total Eclipse of the Sun. This was a very interesting talk to me, because it deals with setting up an IPSC DMR system and demonstrates how usable and reliable this type of setup can be for these deployments.

Understanding DMR Networks, from the 2018 TAPR Digital Communications Conference.In this episode, I present a topic that details differences between a CBridge Network and the Brandmeister network for DMR Repeaters and users.Be sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvInformation on my CBridge: https://cbridge.hamradio2.comIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6Also checkout my new channel for Texas Based Craft Beer: https://texasbrewcrafters.tv

From the 2018 TAPR Digital Communications Conference, we learn about a true measurement of signal to noise ratio on some of the most popular HF Digital modes.Be sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvTAPR: https://www.tapr.org/dcc.htmlIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6Also checkout my new channel for Texas Based Craft Beer: https://texasbrewcrafters.tv

From the 2018 TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Scotty Cowling, WA2DFI, presents his findings (after LOTS of research) of which SBCs are best for a custom SDR setup. Be sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvTAPR DCC: https://www.tapr.org/dcc.htmlIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6Also checkout my new channel for Texas Based Craft Beer: https://texasbrewcrafters.tv

Intro to the TAPR DCC in Albuquerque, September of 2018. I very much enjoyed recording these talks and will be posting them in order. There should be about 18 to 19 of them in total, once all posted.This is the intro session on Friday morning. https://www.tapr.orgBe sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6Also checkout my new channel for Texas Based Craft Beer: https://texasbrewcrafters.tv

Today we talk about the Baofeng RD-5R Dual Band DMR HT. I found it to be a decent radio, but lacking the features that we have seen in several other Dual Band DMR HTs.For purchase information, see this link: https://amzn.to/2x6AcciBe sure to subscribe for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2JCheckout my website: https://livefromthehamshack.tvIf you want to support me, follow my Patreon link: https://goo.gl/FkESU6Also checkout my new channel for Texas Based Craft Beer: https://texasbrewcrafters.tv

New from TYT is a Triband (144/220/440) HT radio with some great potential, and a killer price-point. Watch this video to see the look of the radio and the menus from the screen.http://livefromthehamshack.tv

Updates on some things I am doing, what I have planned next, and the winner of the TYT MD-9600 Giveaway drawing.All links are found at:http://livefromthehamshack.tv

From BaofengTech, an amp for you DMR HT that will do both TDMA (DMR) and analog on the UHF band. I'll show the features of this amp and we will do some power testing with the unit in this episode.http://livefromthehamshack.tv

I'm honored to have been invited to record the TAPR DCC in Albuquerque this year. In the past, this was done by Gary Pearce, KN4AQ, from HamRadioNow, but he has stepped back from doing Ham Radio videos, so I am taking on the challenge. Watch the video for how you can help me complete this task.http://livefromthehamshack.tv