Episodes

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

    E1395: We Have a WINNER! 12V 100Ah Group 24 LiFePO4 Battery TESTED!
    Jul 26 2024
    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_1722009169744

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

    E1394: Is THIS Why Repeaters have Gone Silent?? (Hint: I don't think so...)
    Jul 13 2024
    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...

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    12 mins
  • E1393: $18000 Fine to Ham Operator in Louisiana

    E1393: $18000 Fine to Ham Operator in Louisiana
    Jul 12 2024
    A Ham Radio Operator in Louisiana was fined $18,000 for allegedly causing intentional interference on a local repeater with a digital Ham Radio.

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    Link to article: https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-levies-18-000-fine-on-louisiana-amateur-radio-licensee

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    8 mins
  • E1392: She Said Ham Radio Can do THIS??

    E1392: She Said Ham Radio Can do THIS??
    Jul 11 2024
    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??

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    Link to article: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1cztrex/lady_on_nextdoor_making_some_wild_claims_about/

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    11 mins
  • E1391: Hamcon Zion, ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Hamfest

    E1391: Hamcon Zion, ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Hamfest
    Jul 10 2024
    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

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    1 hr
  • E1390: 7 Years of Field Day! My Videos from 2015-2023

    E1390: 7 Years of Field Day! My Videos from 2015-2023
    Jul 9 2024
    I put together a compilation of videos from my Field Day trips since 2015. Enjoy!

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    2 hrs and 47 mins
  • E1389: Should We Buy Chinese Ham Radios?

    E1389: Should We Buy Chinese Ham Radios?
    Jul 8 2024
    Should we buy radios from China? Should be buy ANYTHING from China? Here are my thoughts....

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    18 mins
  • E1388: Ultimate Meshtastic RAK Wireless Node Setup Guide

    E1388: Ultimate Meshtastic RAK Wireless Node Setup Guide
    Jul 3 2024
    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.

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    --My Meshtastic Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/3I3SR75B2S4RF?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
    --Device in this video: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GarthVH?
    --Flasher Website: https://flasher.meshtastic.org/

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    16 mins