"What Ham Radio Should I buy" Isn't the first question to ask.

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Ham radios are awesome. There are so many out there that it can be daunting for someone starting out. Today I hope to set the stage a bit and get you asking the right questions to help your find your way to start having fun with our great hobby.
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@shootscoot883 2 года назад

My $30 baofeng UV-5R helped me and my family here in Illinois last week when a tornado was heading our way I had the 911 dispatch on one channel and NOAA on another going back and forth between the two getting updates in our basement!!!! The tornado touched down by Humboldt Il and traveled northeast about 7 or 8 miles from us!!! Thank God it traveled over mostly farmland and noone was injured!!!!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

That’s great! Good on you!

@w.e.s. Год назад

Turn tdr on and u can listen to both at the same time...

@HouseholdDog Год назад

It's definitely not a toy then.

@ChristiannTyler 4 месяца назад

@@w.e.s. can you elaborate? I’ve been able to listen to some dispatch but that’s it. Also how can you communicate or listen to 911 on ham?

@daveN2MXX 2 года назад

Hi Josh. This was a great video....we often don't consider the realistic use case when we buy equipment....and this applies to radios, amplifiers, antennas, etc. Your video is a great response to most "what is the best...." questions.

@amateursandairwaves 2 года назад

Excellently produced video to really help people get in the right mindset to approach the hobby. Well done man

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Threedog1963 Год назад

Am studying for my tech license now. I'm ready to take it, but the next test the local club is giving is in November. I looked up the active users in my area and I am fortunate to have a bit over 100. Also have access to 4 or 5 clubs in the area. I'll keep reviewing the test material online. In the meantime, I find videos like this very useful, since I haven't purchased anything yet. Appreciate what you do.

@fm71450 Год назад

Great Video, Josh. Thank you. My plan for my amateur radio license, from the beginning, has been to start in HF. My CB & GMRS licensed forays in RF communications have pushed me in that direction. Your question is THE one I SHOULD HAVE ASKED MYSELF at the very beginning. Thanks.

@ogj5 2 года назад

My grandfather was licensed as was my father RIPx2. After over a decade, I am finally gaining access to some serious gear for my home. In fact, both my grandpa and father had dedicated rooms for their ham setups. It always fascinated me. Radio still does. Until I get into the attic and get the homebase antenna and 50's/60s/70s gear out, I got a Baofeng on the way. Studying right now for my license before I even have a radio in my posession. LOVE IT.

@jakep5121 2 года назад

Some one suggested a "QRP for beginners" video series. That'd be great!! (Pretty sure I'm getting an IC-705) for Christmas :)

@forgetyourlife 2 года назад

"QRP For Beginners" Comes with free migraine tablet and throat soothing lozenge.

@brentOhlookAsnake 2 года назад

My first qrp was a kx2.

@TheNoCodeTech 2 года назад

QRP is for heros. I went QRP for my first radio, type 2 fun.

@scalereality4840 Год назад

Josh great videos, I work from home my wife works 25 miles away in the last 12 or so years there's beèn at least 3 occasions due to weather and other events she has been unable to commute her normal journey home and her cell hasn't worked,. We are looking into HAM as a possible backup, looking forward to watching and learning more from your videos.

@ron02simpson 8 месяцев назад

As a brand new Technician, your video convinces me I will need to upgrade my license. I want to talk to people well beyond line of sight. That is not a happy prospect as I'm 76 and had some difficulty with the Technician material though I passed first time. I guess I'll spend time getting used to the medium and it's permitted frequencies. Joining a club makes sense. Thank you.

@daveys 2 года назад

Very good points raised Josh. What you said about the US also applies similarly (but maybe slightly different) in the UK. The point you made about the club is a useful one. Most clubs will lend you kit, most ops will tell you what they like or don’t like. Don’t splash out too soon even though you want to.

@DellFargus 2 года назад

Cool video, very useful for newbies. I went through this in the past year - got my tech in May, passed my general last month. I started out by piddling around with an SDR dongle, a raspberry pi, and an old tv that I fixed. One night, I scanned across a ragchew on a local repeater - that blew my mind! I had no idea that was even a thing. I was down the rabbit-hole. This is when I started researching online. Next step I bought a cheap rooftop antenna, then a UV-5R. Took the tech exam and passed. Bought a bunch of cheap Chinese radios. Joined the local radio club. Went to a hamfest, bought an old multibander and a G5RV. Blew out the multibander experimenting, and the G5RV broke in a windstorm. But, now I have something to do - I have to fix the radio and cut the antenna down into a 20M dipole. I love a challenge. Not that you care about my experiences, but I have found that there are so many things to discover with amateur radio and tinker around with - setbacks, successes, experiments, ideas... There's the frustration of listening to the old guys on the repeater talking about their minor health issues or the crappy condiment selection at a local diner, but that is forgotten the next night by the excitement when you realize that the guy on your 10M radio is in someplace far off like Spain, Quebec, or The Caribbean.

@edenrose2374 2 года назад

I have to admit i get a laugh out of the local club members chatting about random things like their health and auto troubles. But sometimes i get to hear some amazing things like DIY instructions on making telescopes. Im surrounded by repeaters (closest being 5mi[9km] out, and furthest being 30mi[50km] roughly). There is usually something to hear on 2m in the evenings. (I am waiting for restrictions to lift locally for i can get my license. | but its enjoyable experience as is.) I only got interested into the hobby last year following, experimenting with trying to resolve bad RFI with every antenna i had for broadcast signals. Getting a SDR to learn more about it and later experimenting with decoding NOAA SSTV broadcasts. I was scrolling past 2m when i noticed just how lively it is. Since then ive bought several SDR's for more experimenting and even a few handhelds in preparation for getting my license. I may of not been able to resolve my issues with HF/UHF interference, but VHF is loud and clear (mostly) and this hobby is just getting started. | So i absolutely agree with you and these videos points. VHF/UHF is great to start out. (Note: my region doesn't have restrictions on HF/SW for our equivalent technician license. Just restrictions on what you can transmit and band-plan limitations similar to what the FCC has.)

@DellFargus 2 года назад

@@edenrose2374 From what you stated here, you already have a pretty solid grasp on a lot of the tech license exam questions. You should try an online test to see how you do! If you go on ARRL's website, you may be able to find a test session over zoom. For your rfi issues, you may be able to solve them with some ferrite chokes, which are cheap. The trick will be tracking down the offender.

@-The-Darkside 2 года назад

I'm in an area with terrible line of sight and hf is a little above my level at this moment but messing on Kiwisdr and using other people's sdrs is highly addictive to me. Listing to actual local chatter in texas from North West England etc, I've heard everything from town gossip to lasagne recipes lol. None of that beats finding the signals through your own equipment though. My mind is still blown listening to shortwave some days, Cuba, China and everywhere in between.

@Mr.Thermistor7228 2 года назад

Lmaoooo this is a great comment and I can relate to absolutely everything you said. Gotta love that rabbit hole tho eh? Cheers

@fieldofscreams 2 года назад

I can't say for certain, but you sounded very helpful. I like the dongle idea.

@TWX1138 2 года назад

Disclaimer: I got into ham radio before cell phones were ubiquitous and were mostly limited to the wealthy or for business purposes. My reason to get into ham radio was to communicate with my friends that were already hams. I bought a 2m 5W HT because it was mostly my friends communicating with each other locally. My little Alinco DJ-195T is the only functioning radio that I use, and it still essentially meets my needs. My future radio needs are much more likely to pull me towards GMRS actually, for inter-vehicle communications on four wheeling trips, GMRS has proven popular in lieu of both ham and CB. For those that are looking to exchange QSL cards, or to use repeaters, or those that want to push their electronics bounds, different radios/systems may make more sense. And even I am not immune to considering buying more radio, a mobile tri- or quad-band radio with a repeater book offers a nice safety lifeline when out in the middle of nowhere away from cellular telephone service. But no one has made the radio that want, which would be capable of receiving commercial broadcast stations and properly using stereo or surround sound output in a car.

@kevingary7018 2 года назад

:) Every time I power up my station, I wonder who I am going to talk too. This morning it was a gentleman from Spain on twenty meters. Hf is a blast.

@kristopherkatsch8056 Год назад

Hey Josh i rember you from the Gathering and now after re watching Dave Canaberry ham radio videos here to learn more about it from you✍👍

@suzannehartmann946 2 года назад

I live near Ft. Bragg. Occasionally Army or other active duty are WAY out in the boonies when stationed overseas. I used to know a guy who did shortwave so families could talk to their loved one overseas where cell phone is not available or discouraged for safety reasons. (Cell phone chatter can give away positions unlike shortwave.) THAT is what interests me. So what type of rig would you recommend for a beginner?

@user-he6nj1zv9f 2 года назад

Thanks Josh, wish I would have watched this video sooner. I haven't taken the test yet but just bought a Yaesu ft-65 because I thought that is where most people start. No-one has answered my questions about ham radio and what goes on. Is it like CB back in the 70's? I should have tried SDR first.

@rodneywillissr9489 Год назад

Good Afternoon Josh, I am looking into ham radio in order to be prepared for SHTF and I need to communicate with my wife. But looking into it I find other aspects interesting and will be looking into getting my general and extra as well. Thank you for all the insight.

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

Go for it!

@tiov3001 Месяц назад

I took a whole ham course, got my advanced license and my call sign. We covered absolutely zero information about actual radios. We studied capacitors and coils and all sorts of electronic stuff. We never covered, making a call on a radio, or how to actually use one. This channel is great.

@HamRadioCrashCourse Месяц назад

Thank you!

@dylanward8037 Год назад

I’m thinking about getting a BAOFENG BF-F8HP and someone in my family is a radio operator and has done it forever and I go and use his antenna and his setup and I have the best time one time we got a call from Japan when we were in central Texas lol

@Bafa 2 года назад

Perfect question. I got my license, got a radio, then spoke to no one. I'm just not one to gab and I have nothing to say unless there is actually something to say. I actually got the license through the hospital as I was part of the HazMat team, but gave up on HazMat, because the people I would depend upon for my safety had difficulty tying their shoes much less not cross contaminating everything. Gave my equipment to the local Ham club and that was that. I'm still registered technician class though - KI4LMH. I just felt like keeping it, because maybe one day I'd find something worth using it for.

@jeffkardosjr.3825 2 года назад

Maybe you can try some of the digital teletype style modes, or there's slow scan TV which is like a cross between an analog TV signal and a fax machine.

@M0NMCAmateurRadioStation Год назад

Nice video, well put together.

@Emanemoston 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video.

@chriscroley9279 2 года назад

Josh. Thanks for your efforts to grow the hobby. The information on the SDR is great.

@maureen3134 2 года назад

I’m glad I found your video, it filled in a lot of unknown information for me. As for how many users in my area, I found 54, four clubs, and 10 repeaters in my state, with the closest one being 40 minutes away. I tried to make sense out of what you explained about users and repeaters, and am thinking it will not be worth it for me to proceed. It is also unlikely at this time that I will be able to install any kind of antennae, anyway. I had looked into the “beginner” radios, but after watching your video I’m guessing that won’t really work for me, either. Being able to talk with people around the country, and eventually possibly around the world is something I’m interested in but I may have to put that on hold for now. At least that’s what I got from your video.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

The point of the video wasn’t to discourage you from getting into the hobby. But that a simple cheap ht might be the first radio start with. You might need more power than that.

@maureen3134 2 года назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I don’t feel discouraged, but I can see from my first post why you would think that. This UV-5R is cheap enough to try it out, I just might have some luck. I did check out Dave’s video about the GT-5R, so I’m considering that one, too. Thanks for your help!

@-The-Darkside 2 года назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I'm similar to the OP but don't feel bad you discouraged anyone, in many ways you're saving people money, most of us want to jump in at the deep end, and that might work in some hobbies but it can cost a small fortune to remedy problems in this hobby.

@chrishappysofar2090 2 года назад

Great video and perfect question. I had never really put that question out there, now I have a direction to move forward to

@GamalZayed10 Год назад

Great video, do you recommend a book for analog electronics that designs the Ham radio electronic circuits? Thanks

@robertsmith9998 7 месяцев назад

in Australia it is the Australian communications and Media Authority

@EvaRadio 2 года назад

Went live last night and made 4 contacts but now figuring out echo link because there are only a few people and my area is very small. I wanted to do cross country communication so i think i will like digital since i can use my little uv5r

@wisteela 2 года назад

I'm in the UK, and this is very good advice. 73 M7TUD

@nels0nb 2 года назад

Don’t know if this is the best place to ask, but thanks for all the videos. Recently I’ve bought a few baofeng Uv-5 radios and the GMRS frequencies do not transmit. I bought about 15 of them 2 years ago and set them up with chirp following your videos and they work great. I’ve bought 3 lately and those frequencies are blocked for some reason. I’ve read some Reddit posts with others having the same issue. Any ideas ?

@kd8309 Год назад

Thank you

@LtNelli Год назад

Great video, Which RTL-SDR s/w are you using? thanks

@cr7bcmcr7bcm33 2 года назад

Hello Josh I wonder if you could make a review of the Midland ct990. It's a interesting dualband HT that is rated IP67. Thanks for all the service for the hamradio community with your channel 73 CR7BCM

@MarvinBowen 2 года назад

Great video, Josh. I started with a UV5R, and even that was a struggle to decide on. Looking back, it really doesn't matter what my first $30 radio is. Now that I've been using it for a while, I know what my options are, just like you said here. That has informed my first 'real' radio ($$$). I, too, am most interested in long range RF comms, but the digital modes are fun, too. Since I live where there is very little local activity, digital is my daily driver fun and HF will be my real joy source (when I get my General). 73

@milwman1958 2 года назад

Im not a ham yet. going to work on getting that fixed this winter. I'v had ham radios for 20 years 2 meter only as they worked as very sensitive radios better the scanners but Im Findlay want to be a ham. Scott or Scooter to friends.

@USN-LT-Lee Год назад

One day (next year sometime ) my goal is to get my equipment functional again and try reaching you over HF. Darn lightning strikes….

@danahansen5427 Год назад

73 from KB0VKG. I've been out of the loop for a number of years. I had had my eyes on the ICOM 706 mk IIg. That was nearly 30 years ago. Now the question: is there something more modern that is comparable to the ICOM 706? Or should I search for a good 2nd hand unit?

@windsurfertx1 2 года назад

Really good video with $$$valuable info.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Thank you!

@adamamzil5739 2 года назад

Thx I learn from u a lot Josh

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@hemitj 2 года назад

Thank you for this video and information! I appreciate what you do for the hobby of Amateur Radio! Thanks

@CinematicTouchProductions 2 года назад

Merry Christmas to you, although I'm not subscribed I do watch your videos occasionally and do enjoy them. My question to you is, I own the tyt th-9800 mobile radio, why is it that when other people talk and let go of their ptt button my speaker makes a very annoying sound like maybe static or what ever that crackling sound is? Do you know that sound and is there any way to get rid of it?

@toml.8210 2 года назад

A (friend) at the BestBuy store told me a few people asked them "what's the best ham radio" because some neighbor guy told them they will need it for when "the grid" collapses and even cell phones won't work. Why do people go straight to ham radios? They don't even know how to behave in an emergency situation. During Hurricane Sandy, City Hall in my town was FULL of people who just didn't know what to do. They were just sitting there eating donuts & coffee, when most people ion my street were taking steps to heat & power their own houses, except the people who just wanted a hot shower, and had no hot water left. There was warm food & drink at my house, as usual. We had plenty of firewood in the garage since the day Sandy was forecast!

@KM4ACK 2 года назад

Spot on advice as usual. Thanks Josh!

@johnlone207 2 года назад

I enjoy watching your vids and been following and watching for quite some time now. Learning a lot and continue to learn much more. I share your vids and links to my fellow Marine vets and other vets to watch and gather new knowledge in civilian radios vs military radio usage, laws that applies & basic responsibilities. I just got one of my Marine buddies to get some UV5Rs as starters. And immediately pointed him to your channel. Unfortunately, some of them are not happy since they cannot use "Droopy Dipole" or "Drippy Dipole" as callsign after getting their license! 🙂 Thank you!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

That’s awesome. Thank you!!

@user-lk1qx7gb5o 2 года назад

What do you recommend for a total novice without a license yet but wants a radio asap?

@robertpipkin5846 2 года назад

Thanks, I just got my Technician.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Congrats!

@Paddy_Roche 2 года назад

That’s great information Josh, brilliant video. Wishing you and the Family a wonderful Christmas.

@bullfrog6889 Год назад

Hello! I have a question and i think ur the beat person to ask! Does a (yaesu ft-757gx) transceive vhf & uhf ? Thank u ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@bryancassaro 2 года назад

Hi Josh, thanks for this video. I found it to be informative.

@project_poor_runner Год назад

I picked up three Motorola HT1250’s several years ago and just got them out of storage. Do these require a HAM license to operate? So far the simplex setting seems to work on all there to talk to each other.

@theodoreroberts3407 2 года назад

As soon as I can I'm buying an hf unit. Not to transmit, I'm technician, but I want to listen in. But I don't know which to buy and I'm not rich. What's good, where I get the most for my dollar? Still learning...

@wolflordgaming31 Год назад

trying to find a ham, HF, radio that I can use while hunting, lots of trees, mountains, valleys, and ground to cover

@brianmiller1098 2 года назад

Newbie here you and your vidios are helpful

@peterweikel7123 Год назад

i am new to radio and am working on my license. i do intend to get higher licenses but for not i am about to take the technician exam. i am in texas now but will be an alaskan by the first of the year. i have little interest in talking on the radio but want them for emergencies. a couple mobiles is a certainty for the radio line up. what i am looking at is for the home. am i better off just modifying a moble radio to work in home with a much taller antenna? or should i really consider something along the yeasu ft991? i font necessarily want the expense but i dont want to spend 500 or more on something i will kust want to dump i the near future

@pmr446 2 года назад

The US technicans license seems very limited in comparison to the foundation license here in the UK, The foundation (Equivalent of the technicans license) allows access to almost all HF bands. What is the reasoning of restricting new licensees away from most of the HF band in America ?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

I agree with your statement and don’t really know the answer to your question. I argue Technicians should have a more usable space on the hf bands.

@N0SSC 2 года назад

new vibe. i kinda like it.

@SANTINIIO 2 года назад

In my opinion, this is one of your best and most important videos yet.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Thank you!

@pay-tray-it4897 Год назад

Hey, I see your post all over RU-vid about Ham radios, I need some guidance. I came to you because you seem to be a straight shooter! I purchased a baofeng radio over a year ago. So far, I know how to turn it on..... AND THATS IT! So many are talking about taking the Technician test. Hell, I don't even know how to listen to the damn thing!. It "appears" there's an exclusive group of" Hammer's" who won't help anyone unless you meet their criteria. It's almost a superiority complex. I belong to a few gun clubs. Some members act like that also. They'd treat you like you're an idiot if you can't rattle off the grain size of a particular round of ammo. Knowing the velocity, rate, trajectory, and the projected drop rate taking consideration of wind, humidity, elevation. and barometric pressure I tell the beginners, if you have any questions, come talk to me.... I'll give them tips and straightforward info to get them started! I'm not asking to be Cottled. Just point me in the right direction.Of Who's gonna give me the meat and potatoes and not try to impress me with a bunch of jargon unnecessary for beginners. Who knows, someday I might save their lives Thanks for your time

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

Take a look at this and see if it helps. BaoFeng Ham Radio From Noob to Skilled in 60 minutes ru-vid.com6uJOXJt8BT4?feature=share

@VU3ZNL Год назад

My baofeng uv5r reccives repetar (VU2NIW)over 45miles and as i am ameture restricted oprator i have power limitation like vhf 10w uhf 10w hf 50w and no microwave/cw and the area is covered with dense forest about 250feet elavation can i use vhf???

@Martin-hq1if 2 года назад

i wish me an all mode Base station Tranciver inclusive powersuply for 10m (11m CB-Band) for the us and the EU Market.

@angell6425 Год назад

Why are these good to have in your bug out gear?

@stephanekaufmann411 Год назад

I want to become a radio amateur in order to be able to communicate with my daughter who lives a 100 kms away in case cellphones don’t work anymore. I live in france and info is not easy to get here, so hopefully this channel will help :-)

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

100km is not a hard stretch, the best piece of advice is that both of you will need to had a 50 watt mobile radio and get BOTH antennas as high as possible. If there are no mountains between you, you will be able to make contact.

@luisuribe104 2 года назад

Set a budget and get the best radio you can afford within that budget; I started with a budget of $100 for everything I need to chat on U/VHF so that was a Baofeng UV82, upgraded antenna, and extra battery. That may be a Baofeng for $25 or a Yaesu for $300. The best radio is the one that you'll use most often. If the radio is so expensive that you'll be afraid to carry it with you on a hike or experiment with it then you may want to get a less expensive radio. I can certainly afford the top of the line equipment but I tend to purchase equipment that's well below the mid-price. If I lose it or brick it I can afford another. Remember, you're knowledge will grow and your equipment will change. You may start out with a Baofeng but a year of two later have an near top of the line Icom. Just get started any way you can that won't kill the budget.

@walterluffman9718 Год назад

I am a brand-new Technician licensee who just skipped past my first (and maybe second) Ham radio. Here's the story: My apartment complex doesn't permit outdoor antennas, not even satellite dishes; so an actual shack is out of the question. And my midsize sedan has virtually no space to neatly install a mobile unit's detachable head.. Solution: get a 2m/70cm handheld, with a cupholder-mount similar to those for cellphones. Add a speaker-mic and the HT can double as a substitute for a mobile rig. A little homework revealed a local radio club and several repeaters in my area, with most of the repeaters running System Fusion and a few supporting WIRES-X. That told me that I should consider a Yaesu HT with System Fusion to get the most bang-for-the-buck. The FT-70 would fit my requirements; but I'm 73 years old; probably not many decades left, I might as well get the best I can afford and get the most out of it. I checked my bank balance, vowed to give up Starbucks for a while, then ordered an FT-5DR and a few accessories (speaker-mic, better antenna, etc.). Separately I ordered a cupholder mount from Lido Radio Products; this model includes an integrated holder for the mic. While $400 is a lot for an HT -- especially my first one -- remember that it will also serve as a substitute mobile rig (and base station, for that matter). And the FT-5 will work with the car's Bluetooth audio system, providing even better sound. I could even use the VOX feature, but I prefer PTT. I'm still planning to go back and get that "first" HT -- maybe an FT-70 -- later as a backup. Yes, I'm doing things a bit backwards, buying a "step-up" HT first; but it just seems like the right thing to do in my case.

@ChrisN8PEM 2 года назад

Nice!

@TokyoScarab Год назад

I guess as someone who is new to this. My main question is rather, why would I want to talk to anyone in the first place? I have a lot of interest in just listening to what's out there way more than communication. What kind of radio should I be looking for in that regard?

@RJMoreno Год назад

SDR my friend. He mentions the kit in the video. I'm a newbie too but I already downloaded the free AirSpy software to get familiar with it. Not as bad as I thought. Even without the antenna you can tune in to a Network of antennas and play around eth that.

@andrewhemenway5106 2 года назад

This is a great video. I kind of wish I could of watched this before I got my licence. But, better late then never. Awesome video and view shift.

@connerpeach8192 Год назад

Can you talk about p25 radios plz or info

@cregoband Год назад

Hello Josh. Can you please tell me what radio I should buy to be able to get my music into space? Cheap would be good. Thank you in advance!

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

Nah. That’s not my wheel house.

@USAFJUNKIE 2 года назад

You made a good point about how digital modes on VHF/UHF oftentimes is somehow internet connected, I think a lot of people tend to forget how nice it is for simplex use, especially with friends. I started using the YSF Group Monitor function with a coworker on simplex, and it's honestly much more fun than FM simplex, in my opinion.

@richardsonsfamilymartialar7603 Год назад

In your opinion would ham radios be a good option for a few hunters going up north where there is no cell phone signal?

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

Very much so, but you’ll need a license to transmit. Of you don’t want to do that, Consider GMRS.

@n2rj 2 года назад

Good answer. However I view this differently. There are a few questions you should be asking yourself. One of them is “who do I want to talk to.” But there are others.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Absolutely. Sometimes the one sided nature of video makes these kind of discussions tough!

@75Krusty 2 года назад

Just curious. Are some of the radios able to pick up sounds from or eg. ISS spacestation?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Yes!

@nativetexan9776 2 года назад

Yes the first question is "What color should my radio be? Yellow, Orange, red, blue, camo, black, rainbow ...?"

@rebelbatdave5993 2 года назад

i just want a CB RADIO! (Hand Held) I always had a Cobra! And I can't? Or haven't found a store , that carries them. It's all walkie talkies. Any suggestions? Thanks!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

The President Randy is a handheld cb

@Tonylovesjazz 2 года назад

Thanks Josh. Handsome young ones. God Bless and stay safe during the holidays! K8JAZ

@n2rj 2 года назад

And holy cow, the algorithm literally recommended me another video by Mextraf with the same music, lol.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Lol!!

@quitchangingmyaccounts Год назад

I bought my first piece of radio equipment item from you. My amazon account was immediately stolen, they canceled the order and shut the account down. I can not see any of the transaction information. There was no way to see that it was bought so I tried to cancel it at my bank. I recieved the item so I will hopefully be able to clear the money. Sorry if it becomes disputed someone is messing up my internet accounts. Let me know if you saw this.

@txbob5978 2 года назад

I have a Tech license for now and want to get started before I go any further. My gripe is why does the ic9700 vhf/uhf cost more than the ic7300 hf?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

High frequency gear costs a lot.

@forgetyourlife 2 года назад

The 7300 wasn't cheaper when it came out. Its now cheaper because its older and has sold tons and tons over. The 9700 is newer and has 2 independent transceivers with buzz word filtering. Also 1.2Ghz which is mostly a $pecial use therefor $$$

@txbob5978 2 года назад

@@forgetyourlife I see, Thank You!

@CharlesHarpolek4vud 3 месяца назад

Older hams may give you a radio-- free. Whatever radio would be nice if it covered the HF bands and the VHF UHF bands as well. If they turn on and light up, 5 to 10 year old used second hand transceiver is nice too try out and maybe get. Don't forget you will need some kind of antenna, and the old rule the higher the better and in the free and clear surrounding area. Experienced, I said experienced, licenced radio operators can solve for you awesome seemingly difficult things so ask for help-- so invite them over. Welcome to ham radio-- a wonderful hobby that has sustained me for my lifetime and probably will yours as well.

@kenledbetter4979 Год назад

I went to the ULS lookup, entered my zip code, searched for active and my name showed up, it's me but I do not have a license or ever took a test??? Any ideas why I show up?

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

You probably didn’t reduce to just ham radio and you’re seeing anything with any ULS license.

@AliReza-zx8km 2 года назад

Nice.........

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Thanks.

@WellDressedCaveman 2 года назад

QRP for beginners crash course series, please!

@jakep5121 2 года назад

Yes please! I got a good strong feeling im getting 705 for Christmas. I've been researching qrp resonate sota antennas a lot lately. Tuner no tuner. Wire. Vertical. Blah blah. But yes. QRP for beginners please

@WellDressedCaveman 2 года назад

@@jakep5121 your thinking like I'm thinking!

@sunnypatten6692 Год назад

What should I buy if I want the capability to talk both locally and around the country?

@HamRadioCrashCourse Год назад

You’ll need a general license and an hf radio and another vhf/uhf radio likely and the appropriate antennas for both.

@chrissteene 2 года назад

Josh do you have a link for the dongles ? all I keep getting is for blue tooth :(

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

My Amazon link in description has them listed.

@chrissteene 2 года назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thank You

@Truth-Be-Told-USA 2 года назад

If you're going to operate HF check the bands with a portable radio first!! You may find out your neighbors have solar panels with power optimizers!! These create massive broadband RFI!! You are screwed you won't hear will on HF bands and even 2 Meters in some cases

@noelmorales1371 2 года назад

What's. Good do it all radio brother???

@jterrellcreative 2 года назад

Great video! This is how I always answer the same question. The greatest radio in the world is useless if you have no one to talk to! The same goes for FRS, GMRS, MURS, etc.

@Camman010 2 года назад

It is also useless if you don't have a good antenna.

@NathanMazanec 2 года назад

Thank you very much Josh, for this is a very thought provoking video. People definitely need to ask themselves what their end goal is when getting into this wonderful hobby. Since there is no broadcasting, you really need that two way communication. I have heard, and sometimes seen myself how discouraging it can be when becoming a Technician when you call out on 146.520 and get nothing. But when you do get a reply, often it is from someone driving through the area. That is cool. I think it would be beneficial as has often been expressed, to give Techs a sliver of alive phone HF, even if it is just on one band. I am sure this video will help point new viewers in the right direction! De K1MAZ

@dougdaniels 2 года назад

As you mentioned, people get interested because of a friend or family member who is a Ham. Like going to a car dealership, or a gun store, try before you buy. Using the radios that the Elmer (friend/family) has is the easiest way to find out what you like.

@mrmarciano1628 2 года назад

Screen is everything but you pay for it. Screen helps ALOT when your a beginner,I know cause I’ve learned ALOT on my own with a great screen and great programming software. ICON 5100…awsome screen for learning. Handheld, ANYTONE 878 awsome screen again. Both have great software to learn and program……getting contacts is different story AFTER you get a comfortable radio…..

@ernie548 Год назад

Tech is pretty easy to pass. General takes a bit more understanding and study but bit much.

@faradaysage15 Год назад

of course that's not the first question you should ask but that's the first answer anybody should give you. The $22 Baofeng UV-5R

@esmokems 2 года назад

What should I get if I just want to listen? Locally.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

I mention it on the video. Get an SDR dongle.

@KarldorisLambley Месяц назад

i have my foundation license test next week. tbh id never considered to whom i wish to speak. i am not sure i want to speak to anyone. for me ham radio isnt about communication at all, it is about radios.

@1958johndeere620 2 года назад

To me its simplex qso's. I work 160through 70 cm. not a repeater type of guy.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

I’m kind of the same. But you have more band access via antennas than I do. 😬

@rochgenereux8026 2 года назад

and they make allot of damage to 11 metre radio they sound like ssb on am and on side band they sound like a squishy sound thank you

@jtlerch 2 года назад

What is your goal is then right answer...who do you want to talk to is a fail for me cause I dont like talking a lot. I prefer listening 90+ % of the time. HF or VHF I dont talk much. I'd probably be called inactive because I don't feel the need to talk much. I prefer to just listen to what's going on around me (my scan also includes local municipal frequencies. We do not have digital or trunked out here.) I have about 4 active repeaters I can hear. They are a bore fest unless so.ething like a severe weather scenario is occurring. I do tune around on HF but dont get too deep myself. I have tried but beyond a POTA attempt and fail. I dont get onto HF to do much more than listen. My radio time is minimal. I have more hobbies than I can count so I tend to bounce around a lot. Again I say identifying your goal is key. My primary goal is local comms with capabilities to reach out if things so sideways. I never leave the house without a 2m/70cm setup. I have a mobile in my truck and many mobile options If not.... I have identified my primary need. This helps for day to day usage.