Ham Radio 2.0

This is a reddit article that I found about how often we should ID when running a pile-up during a POTA activation. This was an interesting topic to me, so I hope you like it too.Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax. Save 10% off with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLink to article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1gy2rwn/rant_constantly_calling_qrz_never_giving_your_call/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight Epoch Batteries will join me on tonight's livestream and we will be giving away 2 batteries. Check out their website here - https://www.epochbatteries.comGet 20% off al ALL products with code HAMRADIO20 at this link - https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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This topic came from a comment on one of my previous videos. Do we have too many digital modes? Should be combine them all or get rid of several and set a "standard"? Here are my thoughts...Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - use this Net Logging application to run Net Control on your next Net, and watch the engagement RISE! https://www.ham.live/views/introBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The newest device from SharkRF is called the M1KE or "Mike" - it is a hotspot with a built-in speaker and microphone that allows you to connect to any of the digital voice modes in Ham Radio, and use those modes with no radio at all. Connect it to your WiFi, choose your mode, and go. Let's take a look...Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - use code jason20 for a 20% off discount of all of their classes - https://hamradioprep.comProduct link - https://www.sharkrf.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

We found a solution to the cloud install of debian 12 for our Allstar Hub. Come join us tonight to see if we can get it working!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Trolls and other disruptive traffic can ruin your Ham Radio Repeater experience. So how do we handle those? I found this Reddit article and the comments section has some great ideas, plus I share some of my own ideas. I would like to hear your thoughts in the comments also.Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - bring all of your project ideas to life at their website - https://www.pcbway.com/Reddit Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/7gmig4/rant_i_just_got_my_license_dont_even_have_a_radio/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got this radio as a loaner from Gigaparts, but I like it so much that I am going to keep it. It has some great features and the audio from the ASP technology is amazing. Let's take a look...Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax, which is used in this video. Get a 10% discount on all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesLink to radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-150rasp-fm-dual-band-mobile-transceiver.html (non-affiliate link)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight we are going to finish this upgrade to ASL 3.0 on my cloud server, even if I have to livestream until midnight!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

The Spectre device from SpecFive is an all-inclusive turnkey solution for Meshtastic. It is a full Android device which allows you to install new apps from the Google Play Store. Meshtastic comes fully setup and ready to go with this device.Today's video is sponsored by PCBWay - get Meshtastic cases and other ideas printed in various forms from their website - https://www.pcbway.com/Specfive Spectre - https://specfive.com/products/spec5-spectre-device?sca_ref=7246271.KyGRZJaXNbi7N5PBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

What does the Ham Radio Community want next from the Big 4 Ham Radio Manufacturers such as Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood and Alinco? What comes next? The comments section of my last Yaesu video revealed some insight about claims I have personally made before, and others have echoed. Let's take a look today....Today's video is sponsored by SPE Amplifiers - find the last amp you will need at this link - https://www.mtcradio.com/spe-expert/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight we're going to update my Allstar server to the next version. Come join us for the fun! Join my Allstar network by connecting to Node 43136.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Join us tonight for the montly Ham Radio Happy Hour. I will go live and talk about Black Friday deals for 30-minutes or so, then I will bring on the usually cast of characters. Hope you can join me!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

After my last video about the Anytone AT-D168UV HT Radio, a brand new DMR HT from Anytone, I received lots of comments saying that it was, "the same radio as the Alinco". So let's take a look at comparing those 2 models today.Today's video is sponsored by ham.live - upgrade your Ham Radio Nets to the newest and greatest logging software today - https://www.ham.live/views/introAlinco Radio - https://www.gigaparts.com/alinco-dj-md5xlt-dual-band-dmr-5w-w-gps-gen-3.htmlAnytone - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/handheld-ham-radio/products/anytone-d168uv?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

I got a battery box from Redodo but I didn't think it had all of the items and ports that it needed, especially since the box itself will easily carry a 100ah battery. So I hacked it! Let's take a look at what I did.During the month of November 2024, Redodo is running a sale for up to 8% off of most of their inventory. Find details here - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Coupon Code HAMRADIO will save you 6% after the Black Friday Sale ends.Parts used in this box modification:Box and USB ports - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/2N5XS6KR8GKCE?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d 3DPrinted power pole housing - https://ebay.us/ookDMCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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The BTECH UV-Pro is feature-packed and offers some very unique aspects not normally found in a radio of this price range. Let's take a basic look at functions and programming today. In a later video, we are going to do some APRS and TNC work.Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - available on ANY platform, Ham.Live is the ultimate experience for logging your Ham Radio Net. Check it out here - https://www.ham.live/views/introLinks to BTECH Radios:UV-Pro - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/GMRS-Pro - https://amzn.to/4fVIuqXCommissions can be earned on Affiliate LinksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

This is from a Reddit article titled, "One of the Many Reasons People Avoid Amateur Radio" - I don't know if I agree with "many reasons" but the point made in this article is a valid one. We need to stop doing this, and start welcoming more people into the fold. Your thoughts?This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% on all of their courses with code JASON20 - download their FREE app and get started today! https://hamradioprep.comOriginal Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1gp2hth/one_of_many_reasons_people_avoid_amateur_radio_as/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Tonight I welcome several of the developers of the Meshtastic project onto the Livestream. Bring your questionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Special thanks to  @VE6LK  for sending me this info. Yaesu has revealed 3 new radios, 2 are VHF only, 1 is a dual band. Let's take a look at see what they're all about.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% all on coax, connectors and tools with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesVince's Twitter Post - https://x.com/VE6LK/status/1856896082153718224/photo/3Vince's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@VE6LKBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.