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Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast Josh Nass KI6NAZ
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4.8 • 356 Ratings
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Josh (KI6NAZ) of the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel, and his wife Leah (KN6NWZ), talk about suburban life raising two boys in Southern California with a ham radio and preparedness twist in this podcast. Content includes the Ham Radio Minute where Josh gives a short ham radio tip, they read reviews and emails from listeners, share a drink review, Leah takes on practice exam questions for ham radio licensing exams while Josh tries to explain them to her, and they dive into a longer ham radio topic. A segment about suburban preparedness was also recently added.
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Why You Should Own An ARRL Handbook
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): ARRL Handbook Review
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about chasing SOTA and POTA, 6 habits of highly effective prepper and the ARRL Handbook.
From our sponsor: We are teaming up with Db to exclusively offer our listeners 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10 or going to this link: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP. Db, it's time to move on, time to get going!
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Mount Gay Rum and cream soda.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Chase SOTA and POTA
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh recommends the RigExpert Antenna Analyzer. https://amzn.to/2XVeuJx
Leah recommends raised garden bed blocks. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oldcastle-7-5-in-x-7-5-in-x-5-5-in-Tan-Brown-Planter-Wall-Block-Pack-of-24-16202486/206942399?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D28O-G-D28O-028_023_LAWN_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-SMART_SHP&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D28O-G-D28O-028_023_LAWN_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-SMART_SHP-71700000063988474-58700005690512855-92700051915081058&gclid=CjwKCAjw7rWKBhAtEiwAJ3CWLBqNmqy1V4R2HCEQN8MWZviiRbZkLYj4imi-i9DjS7Ub3lHJrEPqaBoCsKQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Habits of highly effective prepper. https://preparednessadvice.com/6-habits-of-highly-effective-preppers/
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fsn_(file_manager)
http://fsv.sourceforge.net/
https://github.com/mcuelenaere/fsv
http://www.sgistuff.net/
https://www.qrz.com/db/8J1RL
http://wx0mik.net/
https://www.riteintherain.com/
General License Crash Course: Leah continues her General Studies and you’ll have to listen to find out how she’s doing.
Show Topic: Josh goes over the ARRL Handbook.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
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Why We Are In A Ham Radio Renaissance
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why We’re In A Ham Radio Renaissance
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about having a lot of items in the shack, go through an elementary school emergency kit and realize that we’re living in a ham radio renaissance.
From our sponsor: We are teaming up with Db to exclusively offer our listeners 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10 or going to this link: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP. Db, it's time to move on, time to get going!
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Mount Gay Rum and Common Space Chubby Unicorn Guava Milkshake IPA. We also try a TikTok alcohol hack.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Have a lot of parts and accessories in your ham shack.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh recommends the Wagantech ionboost v10 https://wagan.com/products/ionboost-v10-torque
Leah recommends Bernie Bott’s Jelly Belly Beans: https://amzn.to/3kfdIiY
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: We go through a school emergency kit.
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Gofundme for W2MMD, Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-club-station-w2mmd?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer
FCC PRB-1: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service/prb-1-1985
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies and doesn’t know what an MMIC is.
Show Topic: Why We Are In A Ham Radio Renaissance.
Parks on the air: https://parksontheair.com
Adam K6ARK: https://youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah) -
Portable Antennas For Everyone!
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Portable Antennas For Everyone
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about the virtues of antenna analyzers, National Preparedness Month and portable antenna options.
Check out our sponsor Misen Knives at https://bit.ly/3mWH8UT
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Smog City Little Bo Pils
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Get an antenna analyzer.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh recommends the Buddistick Pro: https://www.buddipole.com/buddistick.html. Look out for the giveaway.
Leah recommends Bissell Pro-Heat 2x Revolution: https://amzn.to/3hhnVt6
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: National Preparedness Month. https://www.ready.gov/september
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Lofty Pursuits: http://www.loftypursuits.com/
Public DIsplays of Confection: https://www.pd.net/
Lofty Pursuits YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoftyPursuits
Charleston Chew online store: https://tootsie.com/candy/charleston-chew/
Andreas Spiess' LoRa videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndreasSpiess/search?query=LoRa
ThermoWorks Fridge/Freezer Thermometers: https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/products/Fridge-Alarms
ThermoWorks Fridge/Freezer Thermometer Selection Chart: https://www.thermoworks.com/pdf/master_fridge_freezer_thermometer_selection_chart.pdf
Nathan K1MAZ’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA/featured
On outdoor lighting:
https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/lighting-crime-and-safety/
https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/wildlife/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/nights-are-getting-brighter-earth-paying-the-price-light-pollution-dark-skies
http://www.darksky.org/
Cow Power: https://youtu.be/lVEEKadBQG8
6 year old ham on Letterman: https://youtu.be/8XGb1d8sjco
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies more discouraged than ever.
Show Topic: A Dizzying List of Portable Antennas.
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
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Are All Antennas Compromised?
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Are All Antennas Compromised?
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about a simple connect and go antenna, lighting around the house for preparedness and whether or not all antennas are compromised.
A message from our first ever sponsor: We are teaming up with Db to exclusively offer our listeners 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10 or going to the link in our show notes. Db, it's time to move on, time to get going!
https://bit.ly/37cP8YP
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Simple Connect and Go Antenna https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh recommends the TN07 My Go2 Antenna: https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna
Leah recommends Simple Modern Water Bottle with a flip lid: https://amzn.to/3yI20RG
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Lighting Around Your House. As recommended by: Www.instagram.com/ontargetreviews
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
On the topic of hearing protection as recommended by Tobe:
Peltor 500: https://amzn.to/3zJ0VdY
Battery Pack for Peltor: https://amzn.to/3gZgcQh
Peltor Gel Ear Pads: https://amzn.to/2WMoc02
Peltor Carrying Case: https://amzn.to/3zJ17tI
Walker’s Razor Ear Muffs: https://amzn.to/3BSc5Oj
Gel Pads for Walker’s Razor Ear Muffs: https://amzn.to/3t9HgBk
Walker’s Razor Walkie Talkie: https://amzn.to/2YpSLt9
Nathan K1MAZ’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA/featured
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies more tipsy than she should be.
Show Topic: Are all antennas compromised?
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
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What Should You Bring To A Hamfest?
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): What to Bring to a Hamfest
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about how size does matter, how to protect yourself with a flashlight and what to bring to a hamfest.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Black Box Malbec.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Size really does matter.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh recommends Yaesu VX-3R: https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=5CB596EBED9A3EE26635C7E1F02500D9
Leah recommends portable air purifier: https://amzn.to/3BmED29
Bento Box: https://amzn.to/3gEkVHb
Hot Logic Mini: https://amzn.to/3ymUvjc
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Tactical Flashlights. Thanks @ontargetreviews for the recommendation. Www.instagram.com/ontargetreviews
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Got to Superstition Superfest on December 4 in Mesa, AZ. http://superstitionsuperfest.com/
Check out Jason at http://hammockradio.com/
Cherry Poppin Daddies Count: https://youtu.be/jKWC5kqYJ3Y
Check out Jason at Ham Radio 2.0. Http://www.YouTube.com/hamradio20
RF Exposure Calculator: http://arrl.org/rf-exposure-calculator
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies and starts a new exam and is as confused as ever.
Show Topic: What to bring to a hamfest.
Pocket pal: http://qrpme.com/?p=product&id=PAL
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
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Tips On Using ANY Ham Radio Handheld Effectively
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tips on Using a Handheld Radio Effectively
On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly
based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from
listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah -
KN6NWZ, we talk about packing just enough, making beef jerky and tips on how to use a handheld radio effectively.
Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Trader Joe’s Margaritas.
Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Pack enough, a bit extra for fun, but don’t go overboard.
Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!
What We Used This Week:
Josh recommends Apple MacBook Pro M1: https://amzn.to/2UwqwHw
Leah recommends Carvel Ice Cream Cake for all your celebratory needs: https://www.ralphs.com/p/carvel-round-happy-birthday-celebration-ice-cream-cake/0001626400600
Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
Preparedness Corner: Leah recommends making beef jerky. Here is an easy seasoning solution: https://amzn.to/3k2RcZi
Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.
Links mentioned in the ECT:
Brysen mentions his love of tiger rice cookers. https://amzn.to/3D4Rp72
Doug’s Large Animal Rescue: http://nwart.org/ and his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWk0hemzZCdCc3aFzdmj7g
Bunny recommends a Zojirushi Drip Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/37XohAb
General License Prep: Leah continues her General studies and finishes her exam.
Show Topic: Tips on Using a Handheld Radio Effectively
Thank you all for listening to the podcast. We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!
Want to send us something? Josh Nass P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/
Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Connect with Us:
Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com
YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/
Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh)
Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)
Customer Reviews
,Four Hours of Fun, Frolicking Festivity
Six months ago I sent in a review of this podcast giving it 5 stars. If I could change anything, I would give it TEN stars. Josh and Leah are amazing hosts for our weekly adventure through life, liberty, and the pursuit of ham radio. The longest segment is Leah's Email Correspondent's Tower where people write about everything imaginable. Hams sure are a creative bunch. Lately the emails are focused on the five major food groups - meat, ice cream, cereal, cake, and York Peppermint Patties. Cow patties are another popular topic. After Nathan's final email, Leah practices for her General license exam, then Josh moves to the ham radio topic of the day. If you ever need a diversion from life, try this. Even if you don't care about amateur radio, you will love the podcast!
Rob in Corpus Christi
KI5GFL
1x Crew
Fun Podcast to listen to from a Female Ham
Getting back into the radio game after almost a 20 year hiatus (I got my ticket at 15). Thanks for normalizing ham radio and giving me a base of ideas on how to jump back in. Working on stepping up my game and studying for the general test. I very recently inherited my fathers call sign so I will sign off with N6NIX (previously KG6EYK).
Great podcast if you enjoy laughing (and learning along the way)
Faithful member of the 1x crew. Give this podcast a listen.. you will laugh and smile along with the hosts Leah and Josh. They cover candy, alcohol, cat cups, boiled peanuts and throw some technical information pertaining to amateur radio along the way.