Best ARRL Podcasts (2024)

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ARRL Audio News July 26, 2024 14:03

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ARRL Audio News July 26, 2024By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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New Emergency Communication Courses from ARRL 11:23

8d ago11:23

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ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast to share details about ARRL's updated Emergency Communication courses, which have been broken into three successive levels – Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. The courses are available free of charge at the ARRL Learning Center.…

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E1391: Hamcon Zion, ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Hamfest 1:00:29

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Join me tonight as I welcome the admins from the Hamcom Zion Hamfest back onto the livestream. This Hamfest is fast approaching, planned for July 12-13, so let's get the latest info and news about this BRAND NEW show! I hope to see you in the chat tonight! Hamfest link - https://www.hamconzion.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr…

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E1397, Part 1: Talking with Frank about Travel and Cigars 45:35

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This is the first part of a Livestream video 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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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1326

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1326 - Full VersionRelease Date: July 27, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Marvin Turner, W0MET, George B…

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E1396: MESHTASTIC Geolink Case Unboxing & Review 10:29

4h ago10:29

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I picked up this Geolink case for the Heltec V3 board from Lilygo, and it will hold a larger battery than other Heltec V3 cases I have owned. Let's take a look! This video is sponsored by https://www.pcbway.com - bring all of your project ideas to life with their professional grade 3D and CNC Printing! Geolink Case - https://tidd.ly/3Xz8eDM Become …

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Ham College 115 - Technician Exam Questions Part 2

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T1B – Frequency allocations, Emission modes, Spectrum sharing, Transmissions near band edges, Contacting the International Space Station, Power output.1:00:18

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Does the IARU actually represent you? 7:34

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Foundations of Amateur Radio The International Amateur Radio Union or IARU was formed on the 18th of April 1925 in Paris. Today, split into four organisations, consisting of one for each of the three ITU Regions, and the International Secretariat, are said to coordinate their efforts to represent the globe spanning activity of amateur radio. Each o…

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E1395: We Have a WINNER! 12V 100Ah Group 24 LiFePO4 Battery TESTED! 6:20

2h ago6:20

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Special thanks to LiTime for sending me this battery. The test with the West Mountain Radio software did great! Let's take a look! Amazon Affiliate Link - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKR76TNY?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3UARP36RCW44C&linkCode=tr1&tag=jasonjohnston-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3UARP36RCW44C_172200916974…

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1325

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1325 - Full VersionRelease Date: July 20, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Denny Haight, NZ8D, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, George Bow…

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Being a Maverick is part of the deal 4:50

5d ago4:50

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Foundations of Amateur Radio The story goes that the name of our hobby, at least in some parts of the world, ham radio, stems from the notion that we as a community were perceived as being ham-fisted in our ability to operate a Morse key. We apparently claimed that slur and made it our own. I've never actually been able to verify this narrative, bu…

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ARRL Audio News July 19, 2024 12:41

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ARRL Audio News July 19, 2024By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1324

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1324 - Full VersionRelease Date: July 13, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Denny Haight, NZ8D, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Marvin Turner, W0MET, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Eric Zitte…

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E1394: Is THIS Why Repeaters have Gone Silent?? (Hint: I don't think so...) 12:15

2h ago12:15

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I released a video recently about why repeaters have been quiet lately and I got some really good comments on that video. Lots of the comments carried a theme of reasoning as to why repeaters are more quiet than they used to be, but it isn't a reason that I agree with. I would like to hear your thoughts about this... This video is sponsored by Ham …

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Planning for Contest Success 4:24

16h ago4:24

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Foundations of Amateur Radio One of my recurring, you might call it, regrets, but probably not quite that strong, is that I often find myself discovering that an amateur radio contest came and went, or worse, I found out on the day, preferably at midnight UTC when many contests start, which happens to be 8 am Saturday morning where I live, right wh…

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AmateurLogic 195: Cheap Old Code

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George replaces a defective FT-857d display with an economical new option. Emile’s Cheap Old Code. Tommy shows how to get your GMRS license and visits the new GigaParts Superstore. Terry, 2E0IPK visits with his RigExpert AA-230 Zoom analyzer.1:07:39

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E1393: $18000 Fine to Ham Operator in Louisiana 7:53

23h ago7:53

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A Ham Radio Operator in Louisiana was fined $18,000 for allegedly causing intentional interference on a local repeater with a digital Ham Radio. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off of all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables Link to article: https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-levies-18-000-fine-on-lou…

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ARRL Audio News July 12, 2024 12:52

17d ago12:52

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ARRL Audio News July 12, 2024By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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E1392: She Said Ham Radio Can do THIS?? 11:29

2d ago11:29

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What is the weirdest or strangest thing you have ever heard Ham Radio, or CB Radio, be blamed for? People come up with some wild ideas about what Radio can or can't do - this is one story that I found where a Nextdoor article claims radio waves can be transmitted through... what?? This video is sponsored by https://www.pcbway.com - bring all of you…

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E1390: 7 Years of Field Day! My Videos from 2015-2023 2:46:48

4d ago2:46:48

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I put together a compilation of videos from my Field Day trips since 2015. Enjoy! Save 10% off of all M&P and ABR Coax with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cables 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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E1389: Should We Buy Chinese Ham Radios? 18:05

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Should we buy radios from China? Should be buy ANYTHING from China? Here are my thoughts.... This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - get 20% off of all their courses with code JASON20 - https://hamradioprep.com Why iPhones are made in China - https://youtu.be/RbyMvqVkhJY?si=R-15ix2QxAJslFLT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak…

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1323

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1323 - Full VersionRelease Date: July 6, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Denny Haight, NZ8D, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Don Hulcik, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bo…

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About Australian Callsigns 8:08

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Foundations of Amateur Radio Australia has a long relationship with callsigns. Over time the regulator, today the ACMA, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has seen fit to introduce different types of callsigns and restrictions associated with those callsigns. The change that made the most waves most recently was the introduction of …

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ARRL Audio News July 5, 2024 13:42

24d ago13:42

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ARRL Audio News July 5, 2024By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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E1388: Ultimate Meshtastic RAK Wireless Node Setup Guide 15:39

10d ago15:39

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I picked up a new Meshtastic Node from Etsy that contains a RAK Wireless board and a weatherproof enclosure. It is made to be deployed outside, maybe up on a tower or at a high point to increase range. Let's take a look. This video is sponsored by https://www.pcbway.com - check out their 3D Printing options for getting your own Meshtastic case prin…

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E1387: Planning for Field Day 2024 1:15:13

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Field Day 2024 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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E1386: Is Ham Radio LEGAL To Use When Skydiving? 11:25

12d ago11:25

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Is Ham Radio legal to use when Skydiving? One school learned this lesson the hard way, check out this video for details This video is sponsored by Eufy Security, who makes indoor and outdoor security cameras for your home. One model, the Solocam, features full pan and tilt for no blinds spots in the view area. These works great as local security in…

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E1385: LIVE from the DFW Ham Expo! 34:05

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DFW Ham Expo - https://www.dfwhamexpo.com 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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E1384: Father's Day and FIELD DAY Deals! 19:19

14d ago19:19

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Here are the links for today's video: 🤜🏻DFW Ham Expo: https://www.dfwhamexpo.com 🤜🏻R&L Daily Deals: http://hr2.li/5fsa3 🤜🏻Better Safe Radio - http://hr2.li/jv3a5 COUPON - Save 7% with code HR2all7 🤜🏻Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/ COUPON - Save 20% with code jason20 🤜🏻SharkRF Openspot 4 Father's Day Sale: https://www.sharkrf.com/ 🤜🏻Hamge…

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1322

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1322 - Full VersionRelease Date: June 29, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Denny Haight, NZ8D, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Josh Marler, AA4WX, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bow…

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How does the IARU work? 5:33

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Foundations of Amateur Radio Over the past week I've been attempting to work out what the IARU, the International Amateur Radio Union, actually does and how it works. I started looking into this because the IARU is this year celebrating a century since its foundation in 1925. You might think of the IARU as one organisation, but behind the scenes th…

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AmateurLogic 194: Field Day 2024

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The excitement, skills and sweat of Field Day 2024 at W5SLA and W5AXC. Find out what worked and what didn't. Plus, Tommy shows the M5 Stack voice keyer for his IC-705.1:11:52

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E1383: VE2DX RV Hitch / Tow Hitch Antenna Mount 3:44

18d ago3:44

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VE2DX has a no hitch-mount antenna system that he showed off at the Dayton Hamvention of 2024. It should be ready for sale later this year. Let's take a look and see what features it has. Link: https://ve2dx.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

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ARRL Audio News June 28, 2024 12:44

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ARRL Audio News June 28, 2024By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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E1382: Why Have Ham Radio Repeaters Suddenly Gone Silent? 15:47

20d ago15:47

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In this video, Jason provides opinion and insight into why there is so little activity on Ham Radio repeaters. This comes from a challenge that was issued earlier this year, and then mentioned recently in a Reddit article. This video is sponsored by https://www.hamradioprep.com - Save 20% off of all courses and training classes with code JASON20 Li…

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E1381: BEST Gift Ideas for Father's Day | Ham Radio Sales 20:26

21d ago20:26

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Here are the links for today's video: 😎R&L Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3 😎Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/ COUPON - Save 20% with code jason20 😎Bridgecom Giveaway - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/pages/bridgecom-giveaways?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb 😎MTC Mailer - https://tinyurl.com/fudhk5t5 😎Redodo Battery Sale - https://www.redodopower.com/?…

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E1380: KING of HEXBEAMS Gets an UPGRADE | VHQ Hex Center Mast Add-On 4:01

22d ago4:01

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During the Dayton Hamvention of 2024, I got to catch up with Dave from VHQ Hex. He introduced a new mast system that is an add-on to his Hexbeam, which is mounted at the top center of the Hexbeam and allows you to add a vertical antenna or small Yagi for other bands to your Antenna system Check out the website here - https://www.vhqhex.com Vertical…

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E1379: MORE HF Net Drama! Who Owns the Frequency? 17:16

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As a follow-up to the previous video that I made about the Maritime Mobile Net trying to lay claim to the 14.300 frequency on 20-meters, I found a couple of more article on Reddit that describe experiences of other Hams trying to use a frequency NEAR 14.300 - not even the same frequency! Check this out... This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - Save …

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E1378: MESHTASTIC - LoRa Off-Grid Communications Devices 1:20:42

23d ago1:20:42

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Tonight we will go through some of the devices I have that are Meshtastic capable, and talk about how we used it at the Dayton Hamvention of 2024. What were the results and what was the experience like? Come join us for the livestream... My Amazon Meshtastic List - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/3I3SR75B2S4RF?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_…

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1321

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1321 - Full VersionRelease Date: June 22, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Denny Haight, NZ8D, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Mike LaMontain, KE2AWY, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica…

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E1377: $17000 Fine For a Ham Radio Operator! 10:25

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In this video, Jason talks about a Ham Radio Operator who received a hefty fine for harmful interference. This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - Get 20% off of all courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.com/ Link to Article - https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-fining-new-york-radio-amateur-17-000-for-deliberate-inter…

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Problem Solving or How to Access a Radio Remotely? 5:01

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Foundations of Amateur Radio So, I have a confession. I don't know everything. Shocking right? Over the past too many months, actually, come to think of it, years, I have not been on-air with my station on HF using FT8 or Olivia, modes that use tools like "WSJT-X" and "fldigi". This has not always been the case. For a time I used a tiny computer ru…

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E1376: The HamGeek APX8000 is NOT a Motorola... 19:37

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I found this radio on eBay and it looked interesting, so I decided to take a look. Watch this video as I walk through a power test and emissions levels on the TinySA. This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - hr2.li/cables Link to radio - https://ebay.us/gHO0al Become a supporter of this podcast: https://…

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ARRL Audio News June 21, 2024 12:27

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ARRL Audio News June 21, 2024By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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E1375: FIRST LOOK! Open Source Android Radio | ComJot CJ-1 2:57

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At Dayton Hamvention of 2024, I got to talk to Joe from ComJot Radio about the CJ-1, which is the first Open Source Android Radio. It is a Part 90 Dual Band Radio with full open transmit on both bands, and it is running Android 14. Let's take a look at this new device! Website - https://tait-radio.com/comjot-cj-1/ Become a supporter of this podcast…

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E1374: Ham Radio Happy Hour for Memorial Day Weekend 2:18:46

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Join us for a Happy Hour on the holiday weekend. Most people don't work on Monday, so let's plan a Happy Hour! I've invited some special guests who I hope can join us tonight also. Stop by and say hello! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.…

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E1373: Don't Miss Out! XIEGU X6200 Pre-Order & Holiday Discounts! 25:51

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Here are the links for today's video: 📡R&L Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3 📡Radioddity $15 Coupon - https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnston ⚡Xiegu X6200 at R&L - https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_350&products_id=76025 ⚡15% Off Gigaparts Page - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=HR2FS 📡Redodo 100AH Mini Battery -…

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1320

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1320 - Full VersionRelease Date: June 15, 2024Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, William Savocool, K2SAV, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jes…

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Identity in Amateur Radio 6:51

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Foundations of Amateur Radio The recent "incident" at the ARRL in which it disclosed that it was the "victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group" brings into focus some serious questions around our community in relation to identity and privacy. Let's start with your callsign. Right now in Australia you can use…

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Ham College 114 - Technician Class Exam Questions – part 1

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T1A – Purpose and permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service. Operator/primary station license grant, Meanings of basic terms used in FCC rules, Interference, RACES rules, Phonetics, Frequency Coordinator.1:11:50

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