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Ham Radio 2.0

by Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

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E1794: Don't Let Ham Radio Complainers Scare You Away

October 12, 2026 · 16 min

Are Facebook groups ruining your amateur radio experience? Learn how to navigate negative online spaces and find a better community. Many enthusiasts find the amateur radio community online can be discouraging due to constant criticism…
E1793: Truck Awning Installation Off-Grid Gear Setup

October 10, 2026 · 12 min

Step-by-step install of the rugged Taruca XC 270 awning on my Ford F250 ham radio truck. Perfect for POTA, field ops, and overlanding — fast one-person setup with massive shade coverage. See the full mounting process, features, and how it…
E1792: Blackout Comms Off-Grid Texting & Tracking That Just Works

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

Tonight I welcome Matthew from @blackoutcomms onto the livestream to demonstrate his system to setup a private, encrypted mesh cluster. Find more on his website here - https://www.chatters.io/ Become a supporter of this podcast…
E1791: North Georgia GMRS Group Hit With FCC Enforcement Action

October 5, 2026 · 12 min

BREAKING: The FCC issued a Notice of Liability to Gary M. Beckstedt, Sr. (WQYU407), CEO of North Georgia GMRS, Inc., for linking GMRS repeaters in violation of 47 CFR Part 95. I called this exact scenario out months ago in my Reply…
E1790: Is the CB Radio Revolution is Happening Right Now

October 4, 2026 · 7 min

Cell towers fail. CB radios don't. In this video we break down why CB radios are surging back into trucks, Jeeps, and overlanding rigs across the country — from network outages and natural disasters to trail communication and proper…

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E1789: DFW Ham Radio Simplex Net Every Friday at 8 PM

October 3, 2026 · 10 min

This popular directed 2-meter simplex net covers the greater DFW metroplex and surrounding North Central Texas areas. Net Control is typically based in the Weatherford/Aledo area (Parker County) with relay stations extending coverage so…
E1788: Allnode Pro The Game-Changer Ham Radio Needed

October 2, 2026 · 16 min

The Allnode Pro from K0NNK, creator of the Hamspot5, is a game changer for Allstar. Two versions available, one for seasoned Allstar users, one for folks who just want to get on the air. Get yours here - https://k0nnk.com/KC5HWB Use…
E1787: The Off-Grid Communications Movement Is Exploding

October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

Today I invite some special guests onto my livestream who aren't part of my regular crew of guests, but who are, nevertheless, very active in the 2-way radio community. I have learned many things myself by watching these channels, so I…
E1786: Meshcore Repeater in Action Decentralized Communications Done Right

September 30, 2026 · 13 min

Learn how to turn the Elecrow ThinkNode M6 into a reliable MeshCore Repeater in this complete guide! This solar-powered outdoor LoRa node (nRF52840 + SX1262, 6W solar panel, 7000mAh battery, GPS, IP65) is one of the best ready-to-deploy…
E1785: Wardriving Meshcore Across North Texas Off-Grid Network in Action

September 29, 2026 · 17 min

See how a vehicle tablet interface functions while driving. We examine the Discover Nodes map and Public Channel Messages menus. This walkthrough focuses on the practical operation of in-car navigation systems using modern tablet…
E1784: Building a DIY Solar Meshcore Repeater

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

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E1783: Xiegu REVEALS New 100W HF Transceiver!

September 22, 2026 · 9 min

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About the show

Join 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.