Stay ConnectedJoin Jason, KC5HWB, as he focuses on ‘What is New in Amateur Radio?’ during this video podcast series titled Ham Radio 2.0. Talk about new radios, new transmission modes, License classes, Technical talks and trips around the world.
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Is amateur radio really dying? In this video, I react to the viral "What Happened to Ham Radio?" documentary and break down the real FCC and ARRL license data showing strong growth from the 1970s to over 700,000 US hams today. I address the exaggerations about the "golden age," highlight active communities, Field Day, Parks on the Air, emergency comms, and why the hobby remains thriving. Perfect for new and experienced hams — get on the air and join the fun!
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Join us to talk about this new hardened meshtastic device, sent directly from its creator! This video explores the device's features, including its compact design and how easily you can mount it. We also look at the long-lasting, replaceable power source, a key aspect for any mesh network device. It's a great piece of gear for amateur radio enthusiasts.
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Blog Post with more details - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/blog/my-newest-mesh-node/
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Join us for an exciting update from Hamvention 2026, where Jim from Zoom Spot details the progress of the MMDVM project. Thanks to crucial funding from ARDC, they've made significant strides in amateur radio technology. This presentation highlights new equipment and software configurations, including an impressive cross-mode setup that supports DMR, DSTAR, and YSF. #zumspot #mmdvm #hamvention
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New 1KW Amplifier from Expert Amplifiers - Full Hamvention 2026 Interview! 🔥 Available at MTC Radio
Discover the exciting new 1KW amplifier from Expert Amplifiers in this exclusive Hamvention 2026 interview!
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If you missed Hamvention completely, Jason, KM4ACK, and I did a complete walk-through of the inside commercial vendor areas.
All of the coupons and deals that I mentioned in the video are here:
QRP Store - https://theqrpstore.com/
REZ Antennas at DXE - https://dxengineering.pxf.io/zzb2J0
Ham Boutique Desk Pad - https://hamboutique.com/
Signal Stuff Antennas - https://signalstuff.com/?ref=3200
Lido Mount - https://www.lidoradio.com?sca_ref=8142341.UNuajLya179
Gigaparts - use code KC5HWB for double points
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Digirig - https://digirig.net/p/1/
Specfive - https://specfive.com?sca_ref=7246271.KyGRZJaXNbi7N5P
Rokland - https://store.rokland.com/?ref=ajzrmhfe
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In this video, we break down the misleading claims from "When Facts Hurt Feelings - The GMRS vs. Ham Reality Check" and set the record straight on GMRS vs Amateur Radio for real-world preparedness. From exaggerated FCC data interpretations and family licensing myths to emergency response realities (including Hurricane Helene), we examine the evidence, technical limitations, and why ham radio's capabilities, range, power, digital modes, and global reach remain unmatched for serious EmComm.
✅ What you'll learn: The actual strengths and weaknesses of GMRS for families and local use Why ham radio's licensing, frequency access, and infrastructure provide superior options in disasters Fact vs. hype: repeater access, power limits, interoperability, and public safety parallels Balanced view: When GMRS makes sense alongside ham radio (not instead of it)
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Many of us had the opportunity to get a first look at the ICOM ID-5200 at Hamvention of 2026. #id5200 #icom #hamvention
Further Info - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/blog/a-modern-refresh-for-a-classic-form-factor/
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