Ham Radio 2.0

This was part of the ARRL International DX Contest for SSB at our hunting lease, operating as KN5TR. We used the Icom IC-705 pushing a Xiegu X125B Amp, and it ran on the Bioenno battery and solar panel all day long. The antenna of choice on this trip was the BuddiHex from Buddipole.Interface Cable: https://ebay.us/1lrEvMIC-705: https://amzn.to/3t39gWcXPA125B: https://amzn.to/30rntQsPeovi Bracket: http://hr2.li/x7z8e

Join me for the Lunchtime Livestream on Wednesday March 10th as I celebrate my channel breaking 73,000 subs and announce some giveaways. I hope you can make it, and look forward to seeing you!Giveaway link - http://hamradio2.com/73k-giveaway"The Spirit of Radio" - (Wednesday Live Stream & Support Information): https://100wattsandawire.com/thespiritofradio"Papa" Phil's Website: (Ham Radio Giveaways, Phil's Video, Testing and Donation Information): https://www.papaphilcan.com/ab8pr/"Papa" Phil Challenge: (We encourage operators to put this video on their QRZ page): https://youtu.be/O7nrc4lJggcSpecial Event: "The Spirit of Radio" from March 13 to March 20. We're operating as (K4P) or "Kidney 4 Papa" - http://QRZ.com/db/K4P

In January of 2021 I posted a video that featured some newer content creators in Ham Radio on YouTube. That video did very well for me on this channel, but also for those new channels, by spreading the word about their great content.I decided to do it again! This time with another set of new creators. Check the video Premiere, and find links to all of these new channels below!This Side of the Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyN5aa-M6ev-24lhSZTwewTango Oscar Mike Adventure Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCex-jLJaoDKw5wXSwSNHyyAKK6USY Ham Radio Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTOS3UcdsFXn_N7RjQGdHAMM0OPX Amateur Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdQWA7kHTQRwXuPHk2vbhADoug McAlexander, N4HNH: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDleMElL0gbdi2x3seJb5VAAstro Leah: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmr0XxVPxsf9ZBcnjNKfqQTank Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGPsE7FszSGOQPfwRcDjoA

Tonight we talk with Eric, 4Z1UG, from the QSO Today Podcast and QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. The first Ham Expo of 2021 is next weekend, so we will get some new information about how the show preparation is progressing and other info. We will also be giving away a few tickets on this stream.Find more information about the Ham Expo here - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com

Ham Radio Weekly Events and Specials - I am changing the format a bit to include events along with great shopping deals each week in this video series. Check the links below!R&L: http://hr2.li/5fsa3BetterSafeRadio UV9G GMRS: http://hr2.li/e90v4$15 Off Coupon: HR2G15BetterSafeRadio UV9P HAM: http://hr2.li/14qp6Point Below: http://hr2.li/msfw4Bridgecom Giveaway: https://wn.nr/TYJMhzGigaparts Weekly Specials: http://hr2.li/witaeARRL Inter. DX Contest, SSB: https://www.contestcalendar.com/contestdetails.php?ref=289QSO Today Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comMERCH! http://shop.hamradio2.comHam Radio Prep: https://hamradioprep.comDiscount Code: jason20

Today I connect to a hotspot with the 3 most comment digital modes in Ham Radio, which are DMR, DSTAR and YSF (Yaesu System Fusion) and let you, the audience, listen to each one. We will talk about the differences, my preferences, and my recommendations for you.

Today I welcome Charlie, NJ7V, from the Red Summit RF Channel - he is going to give us some advice on how to get started in CW Morse Code for those interested in learning this very fun mode.Red Summit RF Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redsummitrf

Baofeng UV-9R TP 18-watt HT Ham Radio Unboxing and power testing - let's see if this 18-watt HT does what it is advertised to do!Ebay link: https://ebay.us/H512Au

Ham Radio Shopping Deals and Specials for this weekend and the upcoming month of March, plus some giveaways and hamfest events. Check the links below!MERCH! http://shop.hamradio2.comRadioddity Flash Sale: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/flash-sale/products/xiegu-g90-hf-transceiverRadioddity Discount Code: https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnstonMy Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0MTC Mailer: https://tinyurl.com/yb88zvkkQSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comHam Radio Prep: https://hamradioprep.comDisount Code: jason20HRO Giveaway: https://www.hamradio.com/50/Gigaparts Giveaway: https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes

Ham Radio vs Walkie Talkie, what a strange topic of discussion. But this is a term that is often searched on YouTube, so today I was explain the differences between a Ham Radio, a Handheld Ham Radio HT, and a Walkie Talkie.

After some events at the US Capitol the FCC issued a statement, warning us not to use airwaves for illegal activity. PLUS they want to start charging a $35 fee for Ham Radio Licenses. Today I meet with the YouTubers Bunch to discuss these new topics.FCC Notice: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-73A1.pdfBe sure and subscribe to these great channels:K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuffKyle - AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0zSevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1DX Commander - https://www.youtube.com/user/m0mcxGoodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors - https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamradiobeesoutdoorsTemporarily Offline - https://youtube.com/temporarilyofflineHam Radio TV - https://www.youtube.com/hamradiotvK6ARK Portable Radio - https://www.youtube.com/user/Vector511c

This is an After Chat, following the Texas Snowmegeddon Livestream from Sunday, Feb 21

This week was the Texas Snowmageddon - The first Winter Storm of 2021 and it was a record-breaking event for weather all across Texas. We saw record lows temps, record snowfall, and record outages of power, water and communications.What did I learn? What can WE learn from this? Were we not prepared? How can we become more prepared for future events and more Self Reliant?Tonight I will share my thoughts about this event, the Winter Storm 2021 experiences I had this past week, and how I plan to prepare for them next time. Your input and thoughts are welcome!

Thanks for stopping by! Here are the Weekly Specials and Shopping Deals for the weekend of Feb 19th, plus links to some important, upcoming events!R&L: http://www.randl.comMTC Mailer: https://tinyurl.com/yb94u7nwAmerican Radio Supply Coupon: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vo4crQSO Today Virtual Ham Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.comK9JEB Kits: https://k9jeb.comBridgecom Giveaway: https://wn.nr/TYJMhzMERCH and Antennas: http://shop.hamradio2.comAA0Z for Ham Radio Trivia: https://youtu.be/fodci5Flk1Y

What are the differences between the Wouxun UV9(x) models of HT Radios for Ham Radio?Wouxun Models: (Affiliate Links can earn commissions)KG-UV8D: http://hr2.li/ml2ekKG-UV9D: http://hr2.li/7zgg3KG-UV9D-MATE: http://hr2.li/jrvnxKG-UV9P: http://hr2.li/guv3qKG-UV9T: https://amzn.to/3pCgoGGKG-UV9K: http://hr2.li/rg6ydKG-UV8H: http://hr2.li/3x4ul