Ham Radio 2.0

Ham Radio 2.0

Join Jason, KC5HWB, as he focuses on 'What is New in Amateur Radio?' during this video podcast series titled Ham Radio 2.0. Talk about new radios, new transmission modes, License classes, Technical talks and trips around the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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June 14, 2025 6 mins
Experience the groundbreaking FlexRadio Aurora Series in this YouTube video from Dayton Hamvention 2025! Unveiling the world’s first fully integrated 500W HF/6m SDR transceiver, the Aurora delivers 500W on HF and 200W on 6m with up to 90% efficiency using Polar Modulation. Discover its compact 18-pound design, built-in tuner, and SmartSDR integration for seamless DXing, contesting, and portable operations. Perfect for ham radio ent...
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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 Lead Acid and Lithium-ion batteries with user-friendly controls. Learn how the PowerPro...
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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 POTA, SOTA, and DX adventures. Boost your signal and elevate your amateur radio exper...
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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 enthusiasts seeking innovation!

Link to radio - https://hr2.li/8a5vh

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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!

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Livestream from Hamvention 2025 - First look at the Yaesu FTX-1 Field Radio

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June 6, 2025 39 mins
Live from the campsite at Hamvention 2025

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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 compatibility, and a PA function. Watch now to see why the MB3A is a top choice for reliable comm...
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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, and PC programming. Watch now to see why the KG-XS20H is a game-changer for mobile and...
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June 4, 2025 107 mins
Planning Livestream that took place the weekend before Hamvention 2025

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Here are the links for today's video:
💲R&L Daily Deals - https://hr2.li/5fsa3
💲BetterSafeRadio - https://hr2.li/jv3a5
COUPON: HR2all7
💲Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/license-courses/
COUPON: JASON20 
💲W0AEZ Extended Battery for Kenwood TH-D7X radios - https://w0aez.com/products/bp-k75l?ref=367merwk
COUPON: JASON5 
💲Spooltenna - https://www.spooltenna.com/?sca_ref=8414166.StZ7sWaR9v98
COUPON: hamradio2dot0 
💲OLIGHT Mother...
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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

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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

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Replay of the April Giveaway Livestream

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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

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🤫R&L Daily Deals - https://hr2.li/5fsa3
🤫Mystery Box Subscription - https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/mystery-boxes
🤫Hamvention Adventure Badges - https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/combo-packs/products/hamvention-2025-adventure-badge-from-all-roads-taken
🧰 Mystery Box Video - https://youtu.be/D8c8OJ8vruk
🤫April Giveaway Signup - http://hamradio2.com/april25
🤫LiNK500 for the Lab599 TX-500 - https://theqr...
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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-category/brands/lab599/
Lab599 - https://lab599.com/products

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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 Horizons Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbw5RoJYkyI&ab_channel=HeavyMetal...
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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 at this link - https://hr2.li/cables

Reddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/ama...
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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/link500-4j/

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