I got a battery box from Redodo but I didn't think it had all of the items and ports that it needed, especially since the box itself will easily carry a 100ah battery. So I hacked it! Let's take a look at what I did.During the month of November 2024, Redodo is running a sale for up to 8% off of most of their inventory. Find details here - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0D Coupon Code HAMRADIO will save you 6% after the Black Friday Sale ends.Parts used in this box modification:Box and USB ports - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/2N5XS6KR8GKCE?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d 3DPrinted power pole housing - https://ebay.us/ookDMCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Here are the links for today's video:🦃W0AEZ Battery - https://w0aez.com/products/bp-y14l-v6-ham-radio-2-0-desert-tan?ref=367merwk 🦃PowerQueen Black Friday Sale - https://ipowerqueen.com/?ref=1cqllffg🦃Radioddity Coupon - https://radioddity.refr.cc/jasonjohnston🦃TimeUSB Power Black Friday Sale - https://www.timeusbpower.com/?ref=Jason🦃Devos Outdoor Black Friday Sale - https://www.devosoutdoor.com/?rstr=5621&utm_source=JasonJohnston-5621&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign= COUPON: hamradio2🦃Ecoflow Black Friday Sale - https://us.ecoflow.com/pages/black-friday?aff=668&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=kol&utm_campaign=black_friday_2024&utm_content=hamradioCOUPON: 24EFBFHAM 🦃My Amazon Black Friday Page - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0/list/35XB9U3R2QF5Y?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d 🦃BetterSafeRadio Black Friday Sale - http://hr2.li/jv3a5COUPON: HR2all7🦃Redodo Black Friday Sale - https://www.redodopower.com/pages/redodo-batteries-black-friday-deals?ref=fXMdlD0D🦃Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/COUPON: jason20🦃Gigaparts Pre Black Friday Sale - https://www.gigaparts.com/black-friday?🦃Gigaparts Battery Box - https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-exp-pbb-v2-deluxe-battery-box-with-65w-usb-c-power-delivery.htmlCOUPON: KC5HWB for 5% off 🦃🦃My Packman Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@packmanofficialCommissions can be earned on Affiliate LinksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
The BTECH UV-Pro is feature-packed and offers some very unique aspects not normally found in a radio of this price range. Let's take a basic look at functions and programming today. In a later video, we are going to do some APRS and TNC work.Today's video is sponsored by Ham.Live - available on ANY platform, Ham.Live is the ultimate experience for logging your Ham Radio Net. Check it out here - https://www.ham.live/views/introLinks to BTECH Radios:UV-Pro - https://baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/hamradio2/GMRS-Pro - https://amzn.to/4fVIuqXCommissions can be earned on Affiliate LinksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
This is from a Reddit article titled, "One of the Many Reasons People Avoid Amateur Radio" - I don't know if I agree with "many reasons" but the point made in this article is a valid one. We need to stop doing this, and start welcoming more people into the fold. Your thoughts?This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% on all of their courses with code JASON20 - download their FREE app and get started today! https://hamradioprep.comOriginal Article - https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1gp2hth/one_of_many_reasons_people_avoid_amateur_radio_as/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Tonight I welcome several of the developers of the Meshtastic project onto the Livestream. Bring your questionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Special thanks to @VE6LK for sending me this info. Yaesu has revealed 3 new radios, 2 are VHF only, 1 is a dual band. Let's take a look at see what they're all about.This video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% all on coax, connectors and tools with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesVince's Twitter Post - https://x.com/VE6LK/status/1856896082153718224/photo/3Vince's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@VE6LKBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Here are the links for today's video:🛕R&L Daily Deals - http://hr2.li/5fsa3🛕Epoch Batteries -https://www.epochbatteries.com/?rfsn=8394759.119c11🛕Dabbsson Power Stations - https://www.dabbsson.com/pages/black-friday🛕INIU Charger - the most popular item from my Amazon store - https://amzn.to/3OcqqwU🛕INIU Larger Charger - https://amzn.to/4fuETjQ🛕BTECH BF-F8HP Pro Triband Radio - https://amzn.to/4fszWbr🛕TimeUSB Battery Black Friday Sale - https://www.timeusbpower.com/?ref=Jason🛕LiTime Battery Black Friday Sale - https://www.litime.com/pages/black-friday-deals?ref=jason 🛕Ham Radio Prep - https://hamradioprep.com/license-courses/COUPON: JASON20 🛕Renogy Black Friday Sale - https://renogy.sjv.io/N9KE6q🛕Bridgecom Black Friday Sale - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/pages/black-friday-bonanza-2024?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb 🛕BetterSafeRadio Sale - http://hr2.li/jv3a5🛕Devos Outdoor Lighting Black Friday Sale - https://www.devosoutdoor.com/?rstr=5621&utm_source=JasonJohnston-5621&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=COUPON: HAMRADIO2 🛕My Packman Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@packmanofficial🛕Gigaparts Pre-Black Friday Sale - https://www.gigaparts.com/black-friday🛕Gigaparts Battery Box - https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-exp-pbb-v2-deluxe-battery-box-with-65w-usb-c-power-delivery.htmlCOUPON: KC5HWB 🛕My Unplug:d Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UNPLUGD Commissions can be earned on Affiliate LinksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I got an IC-9700 for a project that I am working on, so today I wanted to do an unboxing and setup of that radio.Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% on all products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
I got this question from a viewer and I thought it was a very good question that I wanted to expand upon, so I made a video. Is Ham Radio threatened by Starlink or T-Mobile's direct-to-cell offering? Let's discuss today...Today's video is sponsored by PCBway - bring all of your project ideas to life at https://www.pcbway.com @jcristina video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aY7qtwzntU&ab_channel=JCristina Starlink Direct to Cell Info - https://www.starlink.com/business/direct-to-cellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Today I put a Group 24 100AH LiFePO4 to the test on how much capacity and current it can handle.Link to battery - https://www.redodopower.com/products/12v-100ah-group-24-battery-with-bluetooth?ref=fXMdlD0D 6% Discount Code: HAMRADIOLink to Renogy Inverter - https://renogy.sjv.io/6yWOq3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
There is a brand new Net Logging software that is all online and browser-based called Ham.Live. Today I get to interview Sean, the creator of this new software, to learn what it is all about.This video is NOT sponsored.Visit this link to register for FREE - https://www.ham.live/views/introBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Tomorrow is the official election date for 2024 in the United States. What happens next is anyone's guess, so now might be a good time to make sure your lines of communication are up. Here are some ideas:Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comIn this video: @ahomesteadjourney video - https://youtu.be/FL1vkOu4VHk?si=sPsIgw5DpXZhvb81 @MikeGloverActual video - https://youtu.be/d9zTF7QS36Y?si=L0iAy1Xg1dubN3xBINIU Battery Bank - https://amzn.to/3AnAX5cBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
It is raining heavily in North Texas so I decided to cut my trip short and come home early. Now I gotta find a topic to stream about! Join me and other YouTubers as we talk about nothing...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
This is a video from @K3JRZOnTheAir who was working POTA on 10M when a Net Control operator just started running a Net over top of him. See what happens next.Today's video is sponsored by M&P Coax - save 10% with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://hr2.li/cablesK3JRZ video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upgx4u0JrYI&ab_channel=K3JRZOnTheAirBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Which device works more often? A Radio - any radio, including Ham Radio, GMRS, CD Radio, FRS, MURS, etc - do they work more often or less often than your Smart Phone? This might surprise you....Today's video is sponsored by the ARRL - use code JAS1 to get a free boonie hat with purchase or renewal of membership - https://www.arrl.org/membershipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Anytone's newest DMR HT doesn't disappoint for those of us in the DMR Amateur Radio world. This new radio offers lots of new features at a lower price point than its predecessor. Let's take a look..This video is sponsored by Redodo Batteries. Get a 6% Discount with code HAMRADIO at this link - https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=fXMdlD0DAnytone AT-D168UV - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/collections/handheld-ham-radio/products/anytone-d168uv?ref=kiiqzu1uu7cb (affiliate link)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Join me tonight as I welcome Daniel from the Spec5 Team onto the livestream to talk about the future of Meshtastic Networking and some cool new projects and hardware that Spec5 is working on.Find all of the gear we talk about tonight at this link - https://hr2.li/spec5 (affiliate link)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one group is calling for help from various places, including those of Ham Radio Operators. This is from a video that I found on YouTube and then started researching a bit. Let me know your thoughts in the commentsThis video is sponsored by the ARRL - Visit https://www.arrl.org/membership and see all the benefits that come with your annual membership. Use code JAS1 and receive a free boonie hat with a new or renewed membership. @GunsGadgets Video: https://youtu.be/_kugS-sDrsY?si=8foTiPEit17m3VQ_Grindstone Ministries: https://grindstoneministries.com/pages/deployment-information-for-heleneAmRRON Supporting Grindstone Ministries: https://amrron.com/2024/10/05/amrron-supporting-grindstone-ministries-hurricane-helene/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Another package from Temu! Let's see what they sent us this time!Download the Temu app using https://temu.to/m/u4d1zv1q4bq to get a $100 coupon bundle for free (for all users), Or search my code: dpq5884 in the Temu search-bar to claimBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
Ray Wilson Sr
I got one a couple of months ago. Nice ht.