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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April 28, 2025 92 mins
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 exciting Livestream!

April Giveaway sign-up list at this link https://hamradio2.com/apr...
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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

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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 sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project ideas to life at this link - https://www...
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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! April 25-26 in Springfield, MO - https://mooreexpo.com

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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

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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 code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com

Find the antenna here - https://www....
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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 by Ham Radio Prep - save a 20% discount on all of their courses with the code jason20...
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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-expert

FCC Document - https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-219A1.pdf

Callsign hist...
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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

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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

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Join us for an AMA Livestream

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April 6, 2025 20 mins
Here are the links for today's video:
📣R&L Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3
📣Ecoflow Spring Sale - https://us.ecoflow.com/?aff=668 Save 5% with Coupon Code - 25EFSSHAM5
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📣Radioddity Coupon - https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnston
📣American Radio Supply Coupon - https://mailchi.mp/americanradiosupply.com/american-radio-supply-radio-part-store-03252025-709177-13363283?e=bfd95...
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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 below!

Reserve yours here - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftx-1f-hf-50-144-430mhz-al...
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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 We are offering a 50% discount for your audience! Please let them know that by using yo...
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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, so let's take a look.

Link to Go-Kit - https://shack-in-a-box.com/ic-705-grab-and-go-bo...
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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

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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

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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_nets_are_dying/

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A replay of my Livestream in March of 2025 where I gave away a new Icom IC-705

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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

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