Ham Nation
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Happy Holidays From Ham Nation!
January 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBA 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 R...
Ham Nation - The Value of 3D Printing, Antenna Building, Kits and Antenna Tuners
January 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBTonight 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 fr...
Ham Nation - CQ Santa Net & Winter Field Day!
January 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThanks 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...
Ham Nation - Youth On The AIr Month! Winlink, New Kits & Skywarn.. WOW
January 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBHappy 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 Co...
Thanksgiving On The Air, Vara Winlink with Randy, & Intrepid DX Association!
December 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBOn 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/hamn...
Ham Nation The Halloween Show!
December 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBTonight 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.ar...
Ham Nation DLARC, License Study Material & Josh's Portable Morse Key Collection
December 14, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBTonight 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...
Upcoming Ham Radio Documentary, W5YI Remote License Testing
December 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBTonight 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 L...
Ham Nation_ Scratching Posts On The Air_ Ham Radio Online Testing & ARRL Club Grants (1)
November 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWhat 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 Co...
Bob Is Back! Teapots on the Air and Fantastic Remote HF Radio
September 22, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBBob joins us again before the Huntsville Hamfest to talk about Teapots On The Air. Gordo Has some hot Short Shots. Val rejoins the crew to talk about their remote ham radio stations. Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and as always we take your questions LIVE. 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/...
Huntsville Hamfest, Batteries For Ham Radio, YHOTA & YOTA Camp!
September 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIt's almost time for Huntsville Hamfest and Mark Brown joins us to talk all about. Gordo tells about portable battery options for ham radio operations. Don updates us on Young Ham Of The Year and Amanda talks with the YOTA Camp attendees. 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! ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-o...
Ham Nation: Everyone Is Going POTA!
September 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBTonight we POTA! Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline, and Joe rounds out the show talking about his new kit radios and gear. 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! Young Ham Of The Year Nominations open! https://www.arnewsline.org/2022-yhoty-form https://www.arnewsline.org/prioryhoty Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/ Gordon West's Stu...
Ham Nation ARRL Field Day, Radiograms & Radio Kits!
August 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBTonight the crew talks about the busiest weekend in ham radio, Field Day? Gordo Brings us Short Shots of Field Days past and Amanda discusses Radiograms Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline, and Joe rounds out the show talking about Field Day kit radios and gear. 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! Young Ham Of The Year Nominations open! h...
Ham Nation: Do You Even Rove? And ARRL International Digital Contest Thoughts
August 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBTonight we speak with Andrea Slack K2EZ about amateur radio roving. What is it? How can you be effectively on the road making ham radio contacts? Gordo Brings us Short Shots, the crew talks about their experience with the first ARRL International Digital Contest 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...
Ham Nation: Hamvention After-Action, Young Ham Of The Year and ARES Activation
June 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBRandy, Gordo & Josh recount their Hamvention experience and maybe talk about their favorite pickups. Don catches up with last years YHTY winner, shares Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda closes the show with a recent ARES activation 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! That cool badge Josh bought https://www.kd8lbs.com/badge-information/ ...
Ham Nation: Bob Is Back Tonight, Hamvention & Skywarn!
June 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBBob Heil is back tonight! We also have Mike Kalter Hamvention Spokesperson, Michael Brulo shares his experience in Skywarn, Gordo has new Shorts Shots and Don brings it home with 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! Hamvention! https://hamvention.org/ SKYWARN training: https://www.weather.gov/skywarn/wfo_links Conte...
Ham Nation: HamVention Prep - Contest University, Memories With Gordo & Randy's New Antenna
May 30, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBTonight Tim Duffy joins us to talk about Contest University this year at HamVention. Ray Novak shares his adventures, Randy is back to talk about his new antenna project, Gordo brings us HamVention short shorts and we round things out with 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! Contest University: https://www.contestun...
Ham Nation: ARRL Foundation, VoA Extended Hours & Joe's New Kits!
April 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBSupport the stream: https://streamlabs.com/hoshnasi The ARRL FIeld Services Manager Mike Walters W8ZY joins us to talk about the ARRL Foundation. Jocelyn Brault KD8VRX and Lee Hite K8CLI tell about the extended hours at the Voice Of America for Hamvention, Gordo brings us a short on NOISE, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Joe rounds out the show with his new kits! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://ico...
Ham Nation: Solar Storm Update! NH7T DXPedition, Cheap Radio On The Battlefield
April 01, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Gordo talks with Chip about his recent involvement with a DXpedition. The affect of cheap radios in the Ukraine war. Don brings up Amatuer Radio Newsline and talk about the Young Ham Of The Year Award! 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! Ria tells us about the updated news to the FCC fees: htt...
Ham Nation - Track Anything & Pets With Radio, Radio Scouting, Youth On The Air
March 19, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Gordo shows us how to track pets and others things with radio. We talk with Jim Brown W0RLD about Radio Scouting. Neil Rapp, Educator Of The Year also joins us to talk about Youth On The Air. Great news, Young Ham Of The Year nominations are open! 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! #savecallu...
Ham Nation: Heil Sound & VOA 80th Anniversary!
March 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Bob Heil joins us to speak about the recent Heil Sound announcement. Our friends from the VOA join us to speak about their 80th anniversary! Don bring us Amateur Radio Newsline and other special guests. 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! https://quartzfest.org/ https://www.ariss.org/donate.htm...
Ham Nation: The Quartzfest and Winter Field Day De-Brief
March 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation. This week Gordo and Randy tell us all about their week in the desert at this years Quartzfest. Don bring us Amateur Radio Newsline and other special guests. 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! https://quartzfest.org/ https://www.ariss.org/donate.html https://www.denverpost.com/2012/06/13/colorado...
Ham Nation: ARRL Education & Learning, Church Bells On The Air?
March 05, 2022 17:45 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation! Tonight we talk with Steve Goodgame K5ATA ARRL Education & Learning Manager. Gordo will be sharing short shots on Winter Field Day and a balloon launch. 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! www.arrl.org/ti www.arrl.org/social www.arrl.org/donate http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-foundation-announce...
Ham Nation: Hamcation Update, Winter Field Day, and Desoldering with Joe!
March 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation. This week we catch up with Mike Cauley from Hamcation. Kevin Coughlin joins to talk about Winter Field Day. Joe will talk about desoldering tools and Don will wrap things up with 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! https://quartzfest.org/ https://www.ariss.org/donate.html...
Ham Nation: Quartzfest, ISS SSTV Results, Marshall Fire & Virtual Reality Ham Shack
January 12, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThanks for joining us again on Ham Nation. This week Gordo will discuss Quartzfest this month, Randy joins us to cover the recent ISS SSTV event and show us his results. Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and will talk about the Marshall fire. Josh will round things out talking about his recent experience with virtual reality, can it be used for remote access to your ham radios? Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways!...
Ham Nation 3Y0J Bouvet Island Dxpedition & Santa Net!
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week, we catch up with the Bouvet Island Dxpedition team, and learn about this years Santa Net and Don brings us another great update from 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! https://www.3y0j.no/ https://www.cqsanta.com/ Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Do y...
Ham Nation: YOTA Month, Turkey & Amateur Radio, Gift Ideas For Kit Builders
December 02, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week, Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO & Kees Van Oosbree, W0AAE joins use to talk about YOTA Month! https://youthontheair.org/yota-month/ Gordo talks about Thanksgiving beach activations, Joe brings us gift ideas for kit builders and Don brings us another great update from Amateur Radio Newsline! Happy Thanksgiving All! 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/de...
Ham Nation: Dr. T Live, FT8 Sprints, Effective Mobile Ham Radio Setups!
November 26, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThis week, Gordo explains the finer points of setting up radios in vehicals. Randy talks about his experience on the #FT8off FT8 sprint, Dr. Tamitha Skov joins us live for space weather and Don wraps things up with 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! https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Ham Nation: Amateur Radio Digital Communication Foundation & Radio Kits With Joe
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThis week, Dan Romanchik KB6NU ARDC Communications Manager & John Hays K7VE Outreach Manager join us to talk about their Amateur Radio Digital Communication foundation which provides grants, scholarships and other financial support toward technical innovation for amateur radio. Joe will talk about new things he is working on and Don brings up Amateur Radio Newsline! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamer...
Ham Nation_ Preparing for Winter, Shack Grounding, Antenna Questions & ICS Forms
October 20, 2021 08:10 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis week, Tim Duffy Joins us to talk about preparing for winter and I have a special antenna question. Don bring us Amateur Radio Newsline and Dr. T for the space weather 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! DXEngineering Mast Load Calculator: https://www.dxengineering.com/mastloadestimator https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov Afterchat will b...
Ham Nation: The Value Of A Good Mobile Mount, Radio Observatory and 500th Certificates Are Available
October 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis week, Gordo explains how to get a get mobile mount to your car, Joe bring us something fun from the world of kit building, Don has Amateur Radio Newsline with Dr. T and Amanda and Josh talk about the Ham Nation certificates being available. 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! https://twitter.com/ai6yrham https://losangeles.cbslocal.co...
Ham Saves Life With A Photo and GPS, Portable Antennas and Analyzers on Computers
September 24, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week, we welcome Ben Kuo to talk about how a cellphone image and his knowledge of GPS helped search a rescue find a lost hiker, Gordo is back with short shots, Amateur Radio Newsline and Josh talks about his love of computer connected antenna analyzers. 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! https://twitter.com/ai6yrham https://losangeles...
Ham Nation Remembering Bob Sudock WB6FDF, Hurricane Ida Update & Route 66
September 03, 2021 13:10 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThis week, we catch up with the Ham Nation hosts on Hurricane Ida, Huntsville Hamfest, and we remember Bob Sudock WB6FDF 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://www.k0nr.com/ https://www.sota.org.uk/ Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Do you have questions about the state of Ham Nation?...
Ham Nation_ Summits On The Air, Huntsville Ham Fest, Update On Our After Show Nets
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThis week, We talk about SOTA with Bob K0NR & Joiyce K0JJW, Huntsville Shortshots with Gordo, and Amanda and Don speak with Kevin KC7FPF about the 500th episode nets and certification logs. 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://www.k0nr.com/ https://www.sota.org.uk/ Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://d...
Ham Nation The 500th EPISODE!
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 500! All your favorite hosts are back for this special episode! We'll talk about the origins of Ham Nation, some classic moments and LOTS of ham radio content. Huge thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation and our special IC-705, AH-705 & LC-192 , see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Links from the show! Amateur Logic TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/gthomas Amateur Television Network: https://...
Ham Nation YOTA Debrief, Huntsville Hamfest, Young Ham Of The Year & ICOM Giveaway Details
July 30, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 499! On tonights show Don talks with Mark Brown N4BCD on Huntsville Hamfest and Young Ham Of The Year, Neil Rapp WB9VPG & Adam Johnson KD9KIS also join us to debreif us on the recent Youth On The Air week. Updates with the Amateur Radio Newsline and we'll fill you all in on the 500th episode details an giveaway. ICOM IC-705, AHF-705 & LC-192 Ham Nation 500th Episode giveaway entry form: https://forms.gle/Rf3WFrcuANyuMtdf9 Big thanks to ICOM for...
Ham Nation: Staying Safe During FIeld Day & Last Minute Preps
June 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 497! On tonights show Tim Duffy joins us to talk about last minute Field Day preperations. Gordo reminds us about Field Day Safety. Joe brings some new CW transceiver kits and a fun general coverage receiver kit and Don rounds out the show with Amateur Radio Newsline! Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Links from the show! DXEngineering: https://w...
Ham Nation: RTTY Mystery, Sporadic E Propagation, HRRR Special Event, IC-705 Wireless Logging For Field Day
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 496! On tonights show Gordo will explain Tropospheric Ducting, Amanda visits with the HRRR to talk about their special event, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Josh will talk about logging for field day wirelessly with your IC-705. HRRR Event! https://hudsonriverradiorelay.com/n2h.html Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Amateur Logic TV: htt...
Ham Nation Tilt Five DXpedition Awards and Ham Radio Meters!
June 04, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 495! On this packed episode we catch up with Jeri Ellsworth & Amy Herndon creators of Tilt Five, Valorie introduces the DXpedition award winners, Gordo explains Spordic-E propagation and Joe tells all about meters! Don rounds out the show bringing us Amateur Radio Newsline! WOW, will Josh be able to handle all this?! Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more detail...
Ham Nation: Tropo Ducting Contest University & Hamvention
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 494! Tonight we speak with Tim Duffy K3LR and Rick Allnutt WS8G about Contest University & Hamvention. Gordon brings us his Short Shots and Don closes things out with Amateur Radio Newsline. Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Links for the show: 📻 Contest university: https://www.contestuniversity.com/ 📻 Hamvention Forums & QSO Party: https://hamve...
Ham Nation: Take A Walk On The YL'd Side
April 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBThanks for watching the anual ladies night on Ham Nation! With special guests, Ann Finkelsen WA1S, Kay Craigie N3KN, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT (Amateur Radio Newsline), Ria Jairam N2RJ (ARRL Director Hudson Division) and Dr. Tamitha Skov WXSWW. Links: for our guests: www.SpaceWeatherWoman.com Ria's Shack Ham Radio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_KAHyGyPac3m5wy49w1lA Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for mor...
Ham Nation_ Amateur Logic TV, Amateur Television Network & NetLogger
April 21, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThank you for listening to Ham Nation Episode 492! Tonight we speak with George Thomas and Ray Novak on Amateur Logic TV. Gordon visits with Roland Hoffman, KC6JPG on Amateur Television Network. Randy shows off some of his new gear, Don brings us Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda talks with John Dean, K0JDD about NetLogger. Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Links for the show: Amateur Log...
Ham Nation Hamvention Special Edition - LOTS of Award Winners!
April 02, 2021 16:38 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 491! Tonight we speak with Mike Kalter W8CI for the Hamvention special evet, Ham Of The Year Angel Vazques WP3R, Wes Lamboley W3WL, Club Of The Year and Don Wilbanks brings us home with Ham Radio Newsline. Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Josh is hosting a giveaway courtesy of Chameleon Antennas: https://youtu.be/N6ygbTCgmoo Links for tonight! ht...
Must Have Ham Radio Tools, New Icom Antenna Tuner, Last Man Standing Special Event &More
March 26, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation Episode 490! Tonight we speak with John Amodeo on the KA6LMS special event, Whats new with ICOM with Ray Novak N9JA and also speak with Kevin Duplantis K4KEV. Then we'll round out the show with Joe Eisenberg introducing us to his favorite handtools and Don Wilbanks brings us Ham Radio Newsline. Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Afterchat will be on the Ham...
Is Your Antenna Soggy_ Why Hams Love Maps and the QSO Today Virtual Ham Fest
March 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThank you for watching Ham Nation! Tonight we speak with Eric Guth 4Z1UG about the upcoming QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. Gordo helps us keep our antennas dry. Randy explains why maps are important to hams and how to pick up some new awards. Don covers the news with Amateur Radio Newsline, Doctor T tell us what to expect with space weather and Amanda rounds out the show covering the nets and you comments. Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, se...
Huntsville is BACK! Mobile Ham Antenna Wrap-Up & Soldering Tips! - Ham Nation!
February 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBHuntsville is back https://hamfest.org and we have Mark Brown to talk about it! Gordo wraps-up his mobile antenna report and Joe shows us some great soldering gear and provides us some tips. Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! The Ham Radio Crash Course digital gateway can be found at https://hrcc.link Links from the show: Soldering irons: https://amzn.to/3k6Qfik USB Soldering Iron: https://a...
Mobile Radio Antenna, Ham Shack Time Keeping and OMISS Net - Ham Nation!
February 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBTongiht! Gordon continues his talk on ham radio mobile antennas, Randy talks to us about effective ham shack time keeping and Amanda interviews Carrie Krueger, K9FZ on the OMISS net! Big thanks to ICOM for providng bi-weekly and monthly giveaways for Ham Nation, see http://icomamerica.com/hamnation for more details! Afterchat will be on the Ham Radio Crash Course Discord: https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Do you have questions about the state of Ham Nation? Please watch this video, we might ha...
Updating Your Shack & How To Run Ham Sticks - Ham Nation
February 05, 2021 02:54 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJoin Gordon, Don, Amanda, Randy and Josh on the first Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course channel! Tonight Gordon shares his knowledge on the ubiquitous ham stick. We catch up with Ham Radio Newsline, Randy shares his recent shack changes and Amanda rounds out the show taking your questions from the chat. ICOM Swag Giveaway: http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx More information on the ICOM IC-705: https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/defaul...
Explaining Solar Cycle 25 & HamCation Special Edition - Ham Nation
February 03, 2021 06:01 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJoin Gordon, Don, Amanda, Randy and Josh on the first Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course channel! Tonight Gordon shares his knowledge on the ubiquitous ham stick. We catch up with Ham Radio Newsline, Randy shares his recent shack changes and Amanda rounds out the show taking your questions from the chat. ICOM Swag Giveaway: http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx More information on the ICOM IC-705: https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/defaul...
HN 485: The Best of 2020 - A Look Back at Some of the Memorable Segments From 2020
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 1.09 GB VideoBob Heil and the Ham Nation crew look back at 2020's best segments! Hosts: Bob Heil, Gordon West, George Thomas, Don Wilbanks, Valerie Hotzfeld, Amanda Alden, and Dale Puckett We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes at wiki.twit.tv. Submit your own video to Ham Nation at [email protected] Thanks to Joe Walsh who wrote and plays the Ham Nation theme. Check out Ham Nation on Facebook and Twitter! Download or subscribe to Ham Nation at https://twit.tv/shows/ham...