Ham Radio 2.0
by Jason Johnston - KC5HWB
Latest episode
E1807: The FCC Just Shut Down This Major GMRS Network
E1807: The FCC Just Shut Down This Major GMRS Network
About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 1,000 episodes
- E1807: The FCC Just Shut Down This Major GMRS Network · 13 minThe North Georgia GMRS repeater situation is changing rapidly as the FCC notice forces a shift in how these systems operate. See what happens next. This update covers the recent…
- E1806: Don't Buy a Radio Until You See the ICOM IC-7110 · 14 minICOM revealed their new radio, the IC-7110, at the Tokyo Hamfair last week. Previously dubbed the X-026, this new powerhouse radio has almost everything - what are your thoughts?…
- E1805: POTA Companion App for Parks on the Air! · 3 minGet a new POTA Companion App for your Apple Smart Watch Link - https://radiobum.com/beta/ Become a supporter of this podcast…
- E1804: SKYWARN Nets: The New Dashboard You Need to See · 1 h 15 minJoin me tonight as I welcome the folks from Wilmington Skywarn to show us a new dashboard and new way to track Skywarn Operations. Link - https://wilmingtonskywarn.org We will…
- E1803: Why Everyone is Talking About GMRS Repeater Linking · 11 minI made a video about NGGMRS and the FCC Letter of Violation they received, and I got some good comments on that video that I wanted to talk about. This video is sponsored by Ham…
- E1802: YouTubers Forum at Huntsville Hamfest 2026 · 1 h 7 minYoutubers Forum at the Huntsville Hamfest, 2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
- E1801: Inside the Huntsville Hamfest Off-Grid Comms Edition · 25 minWith Jason @KM4ACK - Join us for a full walkthrough of the 2026 Huntsville Hamfest as we tour the show floor and visit key amateur radio exhibits. Become a supporter of this…
- E1800: ON-GRID Communications Update Better Than a Cellphone! · 10 minPOClink works ON-GRID, requiring cell towers to work, but why are they better than cell phones? Because they work across ALL carriers in the USA for 1 small annual fee, or…
- E1799: (REPLAY) LIVE! From Gigaparts in Huntsville · 1 h 2 minLive from Gigaparts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
- E1798: ICOM ID-5200A Price Announced – Pre-Order Now! · 18 minThe ID-5200 from ICOM is on it's way to the market and the price has been announced for pre-order. But what does the community have to say about the price and timing of the new…
- E1797: (REPLAY) Plans for Huntsville Hamfest, Camping, Cookouts and FUN! · 1 h 34 minBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
- E1796: PeakDo Link Power 2 - Finally Tested Off-Grid · 3 minIn this video, I take a close look at the PeakDo LinkPower 2, a 99Wh (27,500mAh) airline-approved portable battery built specifically to power the Starlink Mini off-grid. Whether…
- E1795: SpecFive MiniTrekker MKII No Towers, No Carriers, No Rules · 11 minOne of the newest offerings from SpecFive is their MiniTrekker MKII - a small LoRa device that can be flashed with Meshtastic, Meshcore or ATAK Meshtastic. This video provides a…
- E1794: Don't Let Ham Radio Complainers Scare You Away · 16 minAre 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…
- E1793: Truck Awning Installation Off-Grid Gear Setup · 12 minStep-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…
- E1792: Blackout Comms Off-Grid Texting & Tracking That Just Works · 1 h 29 minTonight 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…
- E1791: North Georgia GMRS Group Hit With FCC Enforcement Action · 12 minBREAKING: 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…
- E1790: Is the CB Radio Revolution is Happening Right Now · 7 minCell 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…
- E1789: DFW Ham Radio Simplex Net Every Friday at 8 PM · 10 minThis 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…
- E1788: Allnode Pro The Game-Changer Ham Radio Needed · 16 minThe 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…
- E1787: The Off-Grid Communications Movement Is Exploding · 1 h 48 minToday 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…
- E1786: Meshcore Repeater in Action Decentralized Communications Done Right · 13 minLearn 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…
- E1785: Wardriving Meshcore Across North Texas Off-Grid Network in Action · 17 minSee 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…
- E1784: Building a DIY Solar Meshcore Repeater · 1 h 17 minSolar Node Housing: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=zMiT7d24N2w&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4451483727%2Fmeshtastic-solar-node-housing-asa Parts…
- E1783: Xiegu REVEALS New 100W HF Transceiver! · 9 minXiegu G7250 Link - Product link - https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-g7250?_kx=HxA0sB1SNVgeQ_5cp5UOxOjwlI8kwr1O9WIJMDAscyMvgVFH-d_VgKaOT9LJH_d5.HYtn7C&ref=JASONJOHNSTON&utm…
- E1782: Full Power POTA Setup with Friends—1200 Watts Live · 14 minWatch a successful Parks on the Air activation during the July 4th 13 Colonies event. See our portable field radio setup in action. This video documents our team setting up a…
- E1781: This Is What A Real Ham Radio Bag Looks Like · 8 minTired of digging through a messy backpack every time you want to go portable? In this video I show you exactly what a properly configured ham radio go bag looks like in real life…
- E1780: Switching to Linux Mint 22.3 – Here's What I Found · 12 minGet a first look at Linux Mint 22.3. See the updated desktop environment and core apps to decide if this OS fits your needs. This walkthrough covers the Linux Mint 22.3…
- E1789: DFW Ham Radio Simplex Net Every Friday at 8 PM · 10 minThis 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…
- E1788:Allnode Pro Review: A Better Way to Do Allstar? · 16 minThe 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…
- E1787: The Off-Grid Communications Movement Is Exploding · 1 h 48 minToday 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…
- E1786: Meshcore Repeater in Action Decentralized Communications Done Right · 13 minLearn 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…
- E1785: Wardriving Meshcore Across North Texas Off-Grid Network in Action · 17 minSee 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…
- E1784: Building a DIY Solar Meshcore Repeater · 1 h 17 minSolar Node Housing: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=zMiT7d24N2w&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4451483727%2Fmeshtastic-solar-node-housing-asa Parts…
- E1783: Xiegu REVEALS New 100W HF Transceiver! · 9 minXiegu G7250 Link - Product link - https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-g7250?_kx=HxA0sB1SNVgeQ_5cp5UOxOjwlI8kwr1O9WIJMDAscyMvgVFH-d_VgKaOT9LJH_d5.HYtn7C&ref=JASONJOHNSTON&utm…
- E1782: Full Power POTA Setup with Friends—1200 Watts Live · 14 minWatch a successful Parks on the Air activation during the July 4th 13 Colonies event. See our portable field radio setup in action. This video documents our team setting up a…
- E1781: This Is What A Real Ham Radio Bag Looks Like · 8 minTired of digging through a messy backpack every time you want to go portable? In this video I show you exactly what a properly configured ham radio go bag looks like in real life…
- E1780: Switching to Linux Mint 22.3 – Here's What I Found · 12 minGet a first look at Linux Mint 22.3. See the updated desktop environment and core apps to decide if this OS fits your needs. This walkthrough covers the Linux Mint 22.3…
- E1779: Is Calling CQ Only Used on HF? Why? Let's Discuss... · 1 h 25 minPart of my "Hot Topics" show, I am inviting multiple folks onto the channel tonight to talk about this topic that came up during the last episode in this series. Can we call CQ…
- E1778: Meshcore 1.16.0 - New Flood Traffic Controls for Repeater Operators · 10 minMeshcore 1.16.0 has been released and it has some exciting new updates. Let's talk about them! Today's video is sponsored by SpecFive - find some excellent devices for Meshcore…
- E1777: Meshcore Feud Updates - Help Save Meshcore! · 10 minMeshCore is facing serious trademark issues that could fracture the community. Learn the timeline of these legal challenges here. This breakdown covers the current situation…
- E1776: Best Budget Meshtastic Nodes for Off-Grid Operations · 11 minFind the best meshtastic devices for 2026. Compare NRF52 hardware, solar power options, and LoRa modules for your off-grid network. Building a reliable off-grid communication…
- E1775: Using Graphene OS as a Privacy and Off-Grid Comms Device · 1 h 26 minTonight I invite Jason, KM4ACK, onto the channel to talk about how to use Graphene OS, what apps are available, and how it relates to Ham Radio @KM4ACK Become a supporter of…
- E1774: Galveston Meshtastic Node Deployment Update · 7 minGalveston Meshtastic Solar Node Update – 4 Months Later! SpecFive relay battery failed. Swapped it for the compact Seeed Studio P1 solar node in Galveston, TX. War driving showed…
- E1773: DFW Ham Expo 2026 | New Gear, Old Mall, Amazing Finds · 11 minGet a first look at the DFW Ham Expo 2026. See what the crowd and venue look like right before the doors open on Saturday morning. This video captures the scene at the DFW Ham…
- E1772: 7 Best GMRS Handheld Radios for 2026 · 12 minFinding the best GMRS radios for 2026 starts here. I have narrowed down the top seven handheld radios to help you choose the right gear for your needs. This guide covers the…
- E1771: Is Your Phone Tracking You I'm Installing Graphene OS · 13 minDiscover GrapheneOS, the privacy-first, security-hardened mobile operating system built for maximum protection. In this video, we break down exactly what GrapheneOS is, how it…
- E1170: (REPLAY) Amazon Prime Day Starts NOW! · 1 h 38 minMy Deals Page: https://amzn.to/4fSOnZn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
- E1769: Wi-Fi HaLow The Future of Off-Grid Comms · 8 minLearn how Wi-Fi Halo works and find the best 12V batteries to power your RV or camping gear. We break down the latest connectivity and power tech. This video explains the…
- E1768: 146.520 Simplex Needs Us! #52challenge · 1 h 34 minOn tonight's livestream I am issuing a challenge to all operators - let's light up 146.520 and make it active again. I'll be inviting some others onto the channel who have been…
