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Ham Nation Gordo Explains How To Hunt Down RFI! Nov 24, 2025

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Gordo explains how to track down the RFI effecting your HF and VHF/UHF radios. Don brings a big Amateur Radio Newsline update and Amanda shares a new "Should They Have Called ARES?", and "Ham It, Can It, Or Whatamit?". Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! https://hamnation.icomamerica.com/ New LINK! ICOM Announced the IC-73000MK2 & ID-5200! https://www.youtube.com/live/sLkAw9aTVow Help Violetta get to Manihiki! https://gofund.me/d20ef2a4 Need QSL cards? Consider printing with Amanda! http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/ Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/ Don Wilbanks' Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/ Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/ Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link) Looking for the best deal on the Ed Fong J-Pole? https://www.kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746 The Coax I use is ABR Industries (10% off with code: "abr10hrcc"): https://abrind.com/?sld=6 I use Ham Radio Deluxe: https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/aff/2DC45C837DEE2A018A2BCB345A2E3900/index.html?subid=558903 You can find some of my favorite radios and gear at GigaParts: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH Good Value HTs: HTs: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios and get a discount: Xiegu G90: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse/membership (includes early access to videos, membership YT badge and custom emojis) 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. ★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★ 🪩 Website………………………► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Twitch......................► https://m.twitch.tv/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/hamradiocrashcourse Physical Mail...........►Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Music by Sonic D: Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncd Facebook.com/djsonicd #HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio

Happy Holidays From Ham Nation! Jan 26, 2023

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A special Ham Nation Bob Heil and Ray Novak join the crew to talk about what they have been up to and what they're looking forward to in the new year. Gordo has fresh Short Shots, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda tells us about upcoming events you should know about.
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
Joe's FM Radio Kit: https://amzn.to/3YGxWnS Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
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Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
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SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D: Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncd Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101 #hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Ham Nation - The Value of 3D Printing, Antenna Building, Kits and Antenna Tuners Jan 18, 2023

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Tonight we welcome Adam K6ARK to talk about how he develops his ham radio kits and the importance of 3D printing. Joe will have new tips on kit building, Gordo has a new short shots and Don introduced Amateur Radio Newsline.
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from the show!
Adam's available kits: https://amzn.to/3X3IpIv (As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Print your own K6ARK projects from Printables: https://www.printables.com/social/352045-adam-kimmerly/models
Tamitha Skov: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Need QSL cards? Consider printing with Amanda! http://www.peakprintingonline.com/index.php/qsl-cards/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D: Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncd Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101 #hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Ham Nation - CQ Santa Net & Winter Field Day! Jan 12, 2023

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Thanks for watching Ham Nation! Tonight we talk with Pete Thompson KE5GGY from the Santa Net. Marvin & Mikel Turner join us to fill us in on the Winter Field Day update. Gordo is here with his Short Shots, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda talk about the upcoming events!
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx The HRCC
Intrepid DX Contest: https://www.intrepid-dx.com/news.php Links from the show!
Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule
100 years Collector ARRL Handbook: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2003373106
http://archive.org/details/dlarc https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shogouki.ic705remote&hl=en_US&gl=US haminstructor.com
You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affiliate link) ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/ Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D: Soundcloud.com/sncd Twitter.com/sncd Facebook.com/djsonicd Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101 #hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Ham Nation - Youth On The AIr Month! Winlink, New Kits & Skywarn.. WOW Jan 01, 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving! Tonight we talk about Youth On The Air. Randy updates us on his Winlink journey. Joe has new kits, Don brings up the Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda talks to us about Skywarn. An absolutely packed show!
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
The HRCC November Antenna Giveaway is LIVE: https://forms.gle/PphNer2fyx2Rk8Zx7
Intrepid DX Contest: https://www.intrepid-dx.com/news.php
Links from the show!
Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule
100 years Collector ARRL Handbook: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2003373106
http://archive.org/details/dlarc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shogouki.ic705remote&hl=en_US&gl=US
haminstructor.com
Josh's campout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwnjpnAcpyhKzWsA7
You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affiliate link)
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Thanksgiving On The Air, Vara Winlink with Randy, & Intrepid DX Association! Dec 28, 2022

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On this packed Episode of Ham Nation we'll be talking to our friends Chip and Janey Margelli about their beautiful Thanksgiving ham radio tradition, Valerie is back to talk to the Intrepid DX Association about their upcoming contest, Randy will be sharing his experience with Vara Winlink and Don brings us an update from Amateur Radio Newsline.
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
The HRCC November Antenna Giveaway is LIVE: https://forms.gle/PphNer2fyx2Rk8Zx7
Intrepid DX Contest: https://www.intrepid-dx.com/news.php
Links from the show!
Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule
100 years Collector ARRL Handbook: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2003373106
http://archive.org/details/dlarc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shogouki.ic705remote&hl=en_US&gl=US
haminstructor.com
Josh's campout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwnjpnAcpyhKzWsA7
You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affiliate link)
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Ham Nation The Halloween Show! Dec 21, 2022

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Tonight on Ham Nation we're celebrating Halloween! Gordo will give us his Pacificon Update, Don will be serving up Amateur Radio Newsline and Joe will share the lastest in amateur radio kit building!
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
Links from the show!
Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule
100 years Collector ARRL Handbook: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2003373106
http://archive.org/details/dlarc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shogouki.ic705remote&hl=en_US&gl=US
haminstructor.com
Josh's campout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwnjpnAcpyhKzWsA7
You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affiliate link)
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Ham Nation DLARC, License Study Material & Josh's Portable Morse Key Collection Dec 14, 2022

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Tonight on Ham Nation we'll be talking with Kay Savetz, K6KJN from DLARC. We'll provide study material from Gordon West! Josh will wrap things up with a look at his portable CW key collection.
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
Links from the show!
http://archive.org/details/dlarc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shogouki.ic705remote&hl=en_US&gl=US
haminstructor.com
Josh's campout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwnjpnAcpyhKzWsA7
You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affiliate link)
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Upcoming Ham Radio Documentary, W5YI Remote License Testing Dec 07, 2022

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Tonight on Ham Nation we'll be talking about the W5YI remote license testing process. Valorie is back to introduce us to Allan Batievsky a documentary director and his upcoming movie on amateur radio. Joe has a new interesting segment on kit build and Don will be here to bring us the latest Amateur Radio Newsline report.
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
Links from the show!
You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affiliate link)
Route 66 On The Air: https://w6jbt.org/?page_id=19
QSO Today Ham Radio Expo: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

Ham Nation_ Scratching Posts On The Air_ Ham Radio Online Testing & ARRL Club Grants (1) Nov 07, 2022

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What exactly is the Scratching Post and what does it have to do with ham radio? Well General Dailey KD4VVZ will fill us in. Also we're joined by Mike Walters W8ZY to discuss the ARRL Club Grants, Allan Batteiger, WB5QNG tells us the latest on online VE testing for ham radio licenses. Joe is back with his Huntsville Hamfest thoughts and NEW KITS! Gordo shares more Short Shots and Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline.
Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx
Links from the show!
Val's Remote Stations: https://beloud.us/
ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology
Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/
Gordon West's Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/
Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHXqPB2Ya0yGTtZtfcO5avQ
Randy K7AGE: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
Dr. Tamitha Skove: https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/
Amateur Radio Newsline: https://www.arnewsline.org/
Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content:
https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi
Podcast...................► https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?v=ham+radio+crash+course
Discord.....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT
Facebook.................►https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ
Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi
Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi
SnapChat..................► @Hoshnasi
Music by, Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
Companies can send demo products to: Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, Ca. 90703-5101
#hamnation #hamradiocrashcourse

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