Check out the new Buddipole PowerPro MPPT Solar Charge Controller in this YouTube video! Designed for ham radio and off-grid enthusiasts, this innovative DC power management system features a 150W MPPT solar charger, automatic DC/battery switching, and a vibrant LCD display for real-time monitoring. Perfect for portable solar setups, it supports Le…

Discover the latest portable antennas from Alpha Antenna in this exciting YouTube video! Explore innovative designs like the SS34+ Vertical VHF HF Antenna with a 34.5-foot telescopic whip, perfect for ham radio enthusiasts, emergency communications, and portable operations. Learn about their compact, lightweight, and tuner-free features, ideal for …

Discover the Yaesu FTX-1 Optima, unveiled at Dayton Hamvention 2025! This cutting-edge 100W HF/6M/2M/70CM all-mode transceiver blends portable QRP flexibility with powerful base station performance. Explore its modular design, 4.3" touchscreen, dual-band C4FM, and advanced SDR technology in our in-depth YouTube video. Perfect for ham radio enthusia…

We catch up with Kenwood at Dayton Hamvention of 2025 to find further details about the radio, and get a first look at a WORKING model! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Livestream from Hamvention 2025 - First look at the Yaesu FTX-1 Field Radio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Live from the campsite at Hamvention 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Check out our detailed YouTube review of the Retevis MB3A Dual-Mode AM/FM CB Radio! Discover its compact design, 40-channel flexibility, and powerful features like automatic noise limiter, VOX hands-free, and instant emergency channels 9/19. Ideal for truckers and outdoor enthusiasts, this long-range CB radio offers clear sound, 12/24V compatibilit…

Discover the Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri-Band Mobile Amateur Radio in our in-depth YouTube video! Explore its powerful features, including 2m/1.25m/70cm band coverage, 999 programmable channels, dual-channel display, and NOAA weather mode. Perfect for ham radio enthusiasts, this compact, versatile transceiver delivers up to 20W output, cross-band repeat, a…

Planning Livestream that took place the weekend before Hamvention 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

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On my birthday this year, I traveled to a nearby Park and activated the Park on 12-meter FT8. I love working the 12-meter band when it is open, which is not often. Equipment used in this video: ICOM IC-705 - https://amzn.to/3Zbg5av Tarheel Little Pro HP - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennas M&P Coax - https://hr2.li/cables Become a support…

Seeed Studios Sensecap T1000-E is a great pocket-carry Meshtastic device that I have been using for a few months. Let's take a look at this today. Link - https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-LoRaWAN-p-6408.html?sensecap_affiliate=q7PhJN2&referring_service=link Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod…

Replay of the April Giveaway Livestream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Newly released updates for the Yaesu FTX-1 Radio show it comes in 2 versions, a QRP Field radio and a 100w radio. My guess is that we will see this by Hamvention 2025. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 here - https://hamradioprep.com/ Link - https://hr2.li/8a5vh Become a supporter …

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Lab599 has shared pictures of a new HF/VHF/UHF radio, but is is vaporware? The TX-500MP still hasn't been released, so I am curious about this new model. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/ Links - PileupDX - https://pileupdx.com/product-categ…

Do only Ham Radio Operators care about FCC Regulations? Do other groups care about regulations of their spectrum of radio? Let's take a look today at a discussion about using Ham Radio without a license. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com Heavy Metal…

Who is your favorite Ham Radio YouTube Creator? I found this article and I thought it had some very good insight, and I would like to know what I can do better to grow my own channel and become more relevant in the Ham Radio YouTube space. Comment below! Today's Video is sponsored by M&P Coax - Save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES…

Tonight we are setting up the LiNK500 device on the Lab599 TX-500 QRP Radio. This device interfaces with the radio, PA-500 Amplifier, and BATT500 external battery. Check out more at the QRP Store station: https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4j/ PA500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/pa500-4j/ LINK500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link5…

The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging. You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Until May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code H…

Why was the Yaesu FT-857D discontinued? This was a good discussion that I found on reddit. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all of their items with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1jv6w8q/why_was_the_yaesu_ft857d_discontinued/ Become a supporte…

The M1KE from SharkRF now has the ability to connect to Allstar. No longer just a digital voice device. Link to this device - https://www.sharkrf.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Ham Radio Happy Hour for April 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

I made a video with John Kruk from Yaesu about the latest info we have on the FTX-1F new QRP Radio, and that video got lots of really good comments, so I wanted to respond to some of them. This video is sponsored by Ham.Live - bring your Net to the next level with this free, web-based tool - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Link to article - https:…

The Redodo 140AH Battery is a Group 31 sized battery that has the same dimensions as its 100AH partner. Today I run a capacity draw on the battery and demonstrate the low-temp cut-off for charging. You can save 6% on Redodo every day with code HAMRADIO - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Until May 31st, 2025, save an 8% discount with code H…

Tonight we are going to build a kit from WB2CBA and W5BAA Find info about the kit here - https://github.com/WB2CBA/DX-FT8-FT8-MULTIBAND-TABLET-TRANSCEIVER 2nd board - https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/STM32F746GDISCO/5267791 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/suppo…

I got to tour through R&L Electronics when I was in Ohio earlier this year. Let's take a look at their retail store. Remember to check their daily sales at this link - https://www2.randl.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

I found this new antenna bag on Amazon, and it is a new concept for antennas, but not for tools. Why has no one thought of this? Hammotop Bag - https://amzn.to/3YgxoX5 Gabil Bag - https://amzn.to/3GaAk1h Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

The March Giveaway is happening tonight - we are giving away an ICOM IC-7300 radio. I will have a few smaller giveaways during the stream also. I am very excited to welcome Brandon, N4BKC, from @Battlbox onto this stream. I've been wanting to catch up with Brandon for a while and he happened to be available tonight, so we're going to make this an e…

The Epoch Power 460AH Battery provides a complete power solution for my mobile Ham Radio Comms. Let's take a look... Epoch Batteries - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

After one of my recent videos regarding Ham Radio Nets on the HF bands, I had a comment that was not in favor of POTA operators, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you about this subject. Which is better for YOU? POTA or checking into HF Nets? Are you a Net Control Operator for a Net? What are your thoughts? Comment below... Today's video is sp…

This will be my 4th year at the Moore Expo in Springfield, MO. This is an Overlanding event and we have had a growing Ham Radio presence at this event each year. This year I get to interview Chris Holloway, the founder of the event, and talk about plans for 2025. Stop by and join us! If you have the chance to attend the Moore Expo, I recommend it! …

What does Yaesu have planned for the next FT-857 or FT-991a? Are they planning on adding 220MHz to a radio any time soon? Today I talk with John Kruk from Yaesu and get answers to some of these questions. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Become a supporter of this podcast: https…

I was sent this brand new antenna as a prototype and asked to test it before Dayton Hamvention of 2025. WOW... great performing antenna! I really like this design and compact shape. Let's take a look at how it performs on POTA at US-3013 Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - get your FIRST or upgraded Ham Radio license and save 20% with co…

Today I am activating Galveston Island State Park, US-3013, while using the World Radio League logger on Android. This app is also available on iOS. World Radio League makes some fantastic logging software that is full-featured. I have been using it for several months now, and I am very happy with it. Let's take a look... Today's video is sponsored…

There are lots of stories going around about this FCC Deregulation document. Here are my thoughts on this subject - I will be following this story to see where it goes. Today's video is sponsored by SPE Expert Amplifiers - find some of the best Italian made HF Amps sold right here in the USA, with service in the USA https://www.mtcradio.com/spe-exp…

Amazon is running a Big Spring Sale from March 25-31 and I wanted to run a livestream today to talk about the deals that they will have for Ham Radio, outdoor and off-grid gear. Make plans to stop by the stream! Big Spring Sale List - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/1MQ9QHMXZM341?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d My Amazon store makes c…

ICECO sent me this new 12V fridge and it is better than any other fridge I have had so far. My viewers receive 12% off on the ICECO website: https://icecofreezer.com/HAMRADIO2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

Join us for an AMA Livestream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

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This is an excerpt from my last Livestream with John Kruk. The livestream topic was the new FTM-510Rasp from Yaesu, but towards the end, we spoke about several things that are upcoming from the company, including the next FTX-1F QRP HF Radio. This is good information that most people will want to hear, so let me know what you think in the comments …

Temu sent me another box of "stuff" and today I go through all the goodies. They do have some cool items, so let's take a look here... Temu × Ham Radio 2.0 $100 Coupon Bundle + 1 items 50%off Download Temu App to get a $100 Coupon Bundle through your link or search your code on Temu App to claim. Men's Casual Hooded Jacket with Intelligent Heating …

The ICOM IC-705 is a high-featured, portable HF Radio made to take almost anywhere. The nice folks at Shack In a Box have developed this new Grab-n-Go box that keeps the radio safe, has air-induction for better cooling, and gives you easier access to all of the ports on this radio. Today I activated a POTA with this setup and worked some good DX, s…

Join us live tonight to go through this radio and its new features. Link to radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-510drasp-c4fm-55-50w-144-430mhz-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

This is the motorized version of the Tarheel Little HP Pro antenna. I reviewed the maual version last year and loved it. This new version is even better, so let's take a look! This video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to antenna - https://tarheeldesigns.com/portable-antennas Beco…

This was a great article with some keen insight. Do you enjoy Ham Radio Nets? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments... This video is sponsored by Ham.Live - Take your Ham Radio NET to the next level with this FREE logging platform - https://www.ham.live/views/intro Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1iqjdho/3_reasons_why…

A replay of my Livestream in March of 2025 where I gave away a new Icom IC-705 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

I caught up with Carlson Roof Top Towers at Hamcation 2025. These towers mount to the roof of your home and are quite sturdy. Made in the USA! Let's take a look... Website - https://www.rooftowers.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

Winlink is an email service that will send an email over your radio to Gateways around the world, which pass them on to the internet. Today we are looking at WoAD, an Androind app that works with Winlink. Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code jason20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/ Sa…

Tonight I welcome Gaston, KT7RUN, from the YouTube Channel @TheTechPrepper onto the livestream to talk about ofrf-grid communications Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.By Jason Johnston - KC5HWB