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Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast

Josh Nass KI6NAZ
Ham Radio
Emergency Preparedness
Alpha Antenna
Antennas
Parks On the Air
Voldemort
Soda Activation
Mount San Jacinto
RFI (radio Frequency Interference)
Alpha Antenna Hextenna
Hamcation
Leave the World Behind
Amateur Radio
Morse Code
Accessibility Equipment For Hams
Thanksgiving
POTA
Christmas
Preparedness
Ham Radio Community

My name is Josh, I’m a dad living in Southern California with my wife and two sons. I’m an engineer and radio amateur. I’ve created the Ham Radio Crash Course to get people involved in radio and to help people keep learning!

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Josh Amatredo
Co-host of the podcast, focused on amateur radio and emergency preparedness.
Leah Kn6Nwz
Co-host, shares personal stories and engages with listeners on family life and amateur radio.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 866 ratings
  • Entertaining and informative

    I tune in for the local news and stay for the radio stuff. 73

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Socks All Day
    United Statesa month ago
  • Josh and Leah fails

    While I have learned some much from Josh and Leah over the years, there are too things that I wished I hadn’t. Number one Josh insists on wearing black socks with his sandals. Two please never allow Leah to sing again ever. All in fun guys, 73 and please get back on a regular schedule. Jim KE8NKV.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snow Diddley
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite ham radio podcast for 3 years and counting

    Josh and Leah’s podcast is an entertaining, informative, and engaging listen. Their great chemistry and sense of humor make the show enjoyable. They also share personal stories and opinions, adding a human touch. The podcast caters to both beginners and experienced hams, covering a wide range of topics and explaining them in an accessible manner. I sincerely enjoy listening this podcast and recommend it to anyone who is interested in amateur radio and emergency preparedness. 73 from KN6ZEO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Igor KN6ZEO
    United States2 months ago
  • All over the plave

    Hey man, your youtubes are great and on-topic. But these 4h long podcasts without any topic bookmarks are all over the place. I hope this can be improved. I still have to find where your growing a club topic starts. :(

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    iJ3ll3
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Where the radio content?

    2 percent about ham radio. 98 percent rambling about other stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bucco in Pittsburgh
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and technical content, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced hams.
Feedback suggests that while some content can be off-topic, the entertaining banter keeps them engaged.
There are mixed opinions on episode length, with some finding it too long, but others appreciating the depth of discussion.
Many enjoy the personal stories and how they relate to amateur radio, fostering a sense of community.

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#168
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More Modular Radios + Alpha Antenna Giveaway Winners
Q: Do you have any input on either radio?
Both radios, FT-DX10 and FT-710 field, are very good, but the filtering may not be significantly improved by upgrading to the FT-DX10 if filtering is your main concern.
WHY? and How To Sell Ham Radios
Q: What should I consider when building a ham shack?
Consider power plugs, ensure ergonomic design for comfort, include grounding solutions, and ensure the workspace is adequately organized for ease of access.
How Not To Be An Appliance Operator
Q: How long does it take the increased ultraviolet and X-ray radiation from a solar flare to affect radio propagation on Earth?
The answer is eight minutes.
How Not To Be An Appliance Operator
Q: What effect does a sudden ionospheric disturbance have on the daytime ionospheric propagation?
The answer is C, it disrupts signals on lower frequencies more than those on higher frequencies.
How Not To Be An Appliance Operator
Q: How does a higher sunspot number affect HF propagation?
The answer is C, higher sunspot numbers generally indicate a greater probability of good propagation at higher frequencies.

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