Best Icom Podcasts (2025)

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Icom IC-7300 MK2 Unboxing, Setup & CW Decode Demo | Sponsored by GigaParts 15:54

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6d ago15:54

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GigaParts sent me the all-new Icom IC-7300 MK2 on loan. This video is sponsored by GigaParts. The IC-7300 has earned its reputation as one of the most dependable HF radios ever made. Now with the IC-7300 MK2, Icom refines an already proven platform instead of reinventing it — exactly how good radios should evolve. In this video, I unbox the IC-7300…

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Fairy Tails Mixdown 10:00

6d ago10:00

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By Bill Conrad

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J38W Breaks CQ WW CW Youth Overlay (North American) Record from Grenada: Jamie M0SDV 25:10

7d ago25:10

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Jamie Williams M0SDV is a rising star in the contesting world, and in Grenada this year, he proved exactly why. Traveling solo to the Caribbean island with modest gear and big ambitions, Jamie operated as J38W in the CQ World Wide CW contest—logging over 6,200 QSOs and more than 9 million points. What began as a goal to hit 4,000 contacts turned in…

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Ham Radio in Germany (DL) — Built on Engineering 6:09

9d ago6:09

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Ham radio in Germany is serious business. In this episode of Ham Radio Around the World, we break down Germany’s amateur radio system — from DL callsign structure and difficult exams to power limits, operating culture, and why German operators are so respected worldwide. 🌍 This series is sponsored by World Radio League — a global logging and analyt…

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UK Ham Radio Explained — The Most Honest Callsigns in the World 6:04

8d ago6:04

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Ham radio in the United Kingdom is radically transparent. In this episode of Ham Radio Around the World, we break down the UK’s amateur radio system — from callsign prefixes that reveal license class to power limits, operating culture, and how British hams compare globally. 🌍 This series is sponsored by World Radio League, the global scoreboard for…

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New Zealand Ham Radio Explained — One License, One Callsign 6:00

9d ago6:00

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Ham radio works very differently in New Zealand. In this episode of Ham Radio Around the World, we explore New Zealand’s amateur radio system — from ZL callsign structure to licensing, power limits, and why trust plays a bigger role than bureaucracy. Same hobby. Different rules. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE …

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Ham Radio in Australia (VK) 5:42

9d ago5:42

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Ham radio works very differently in Australia. In this episode of Ham Radio Around the World, we break down Australia’s amateur radio system — from VK callsign structure to licensing, power limits, and why operating culture feels so different from the U.S. Same hobby. Different rules. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOI…

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Episode 533 John Simmons NI0K Final 57:05

10d ago57:05

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We Hit 10K! Win an Icom IC-7300 — Live Dec 18! 7:52

12d ago7:52

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🎉 HamShackTV has officially hit 10,000 subscribers! Thank you for helping this channel grow into one of the most exciting communities in amateur radio. To celebrate, I’m giving away an Icom IC-7300 — the same HF radio I use in my own shack! 🎁 HOW TO WIN: ✔ Be subscribed to HamShackTV ✔ Be a licensed U.S. amateur radio operator ✔ Must be 18+ ✔ Must …

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11,000+ QSO's From CQ9A: KL9A’s Last Single Operator CQ WW CW 15:55

14d ago15:55

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Chris Hurlbut KL9A is just back from Madeira, where he operated as CQ9A and delivered the contest performance of a lifetime at CQ WW CW 2025. Though he finished second to his longtime friend Dan N6MJ, Chris broke the existing world record in the Single Operator All Band High Power category, and logged a staggering 11,000+ QSOs. Still groggy from tr…

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CB Emergency Calls Failed — So Truckers Did This Instead 6:59

19d ago6:59

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Channel 19 didn’t become the trucker channel by accident. In 1973, CB users — not the FCC — launched one of the first viral communications movements in American radio history: 📡 “19 on the 19th.” They moved highway traffic away from Channel 10 to protect emergency calls on Channel 9 — and changed the airwaves forever. This is the forgotten story be…

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This Christmas, Remember the Operators Who Aren’t Here Anymore (Silent Key Tribute) 4:11

19d ago4:11

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Christmas brings joy — but also reflection. This year, we honor the Silent Keys — the operators who gave their time, their knowledge, and their voices to make this hobby what it is. Thank you for everything you built. We carry the torch forward. 73, Josh — AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! 🛒 Shop My Amazon Lin…

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The Night The Repeater Never Came Back 3:53

19d ago3:53

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Repeaters don’t die because of hardware — they die because operators stop showing up. Tonight, we explore what silence really means. 🎙 Sponsored by GigaParts The gear that keeps hams transmitting — from radios to repeaters to shack infrastructure. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! 🛒 Shop My Amazon Link…

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Dont Let This Be The Final Christmas For Your Club 4:53

19d ago4:53

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Ham radio clubs aren’t dying because of age — they’re dying because of culture. This Christmas, here’s how to make your club welcoming again… and worth belonging to. 🔥 Sponsored by World Radio League Want competition, skill-building, and community? WRL delivers what clubs used to — excitement, training, and belonging. 📍 Join or learn more at worldr…

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The Only Christmas Gift That Saves Lives 4:10

19d ago4:10

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Most Christmas gifts don’t matter… but radios do — because when everything else fails, communication doesn’t. Give capability this Christmas. 🎁 Sponsored by GigaParts Your source for real radios, real preparedness, and real capability. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! 🛒 Shop My Amazon Link https://gen…

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We’re Passing the Hobby to the Next Generation… And They Don’t Want It 4:40

19d ago4:40

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We claim we want young people in radio — but when they show up, we push them away. This Christmas, it’s time we face why the next generation doesn’t want ham radio… and what we can actually do to change it. 🎓 Sponsored by Ham Radio Prep Get licensed the easy way and save 10% with code HamShackTV 👉 https://www.HamRadioPrep.com/?rfsn=8909481.efd9c78 …

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The Christmas Morning That Proved Ham Radio Still Matters 4:28

19d ago4:28

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A winter storm took out the grid on Christmas morning — and suddenly ham radio became the only working communication system. This video walks through what happened, why radio still matters, and how YOU can be the person who answers when everything else fails. 🎓 Sponsored by Ham Radio Prep Get licensed the easy way — and get 10% off with code HamSha…

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This Might Be the Last Great Ham Radio Christmas… 4:42

19d ago4:42

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This Christmas feels different — and maybe it should. The airwaves are quieter. The nets smaller. The generation that built this hobby is passing away. And fewer people seem to care. If we don’t wake up, this could be the last great ham radio Christmas. This video is a challenge — and a call to action. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT…

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Massive Channel Update — Tim Berry Date Change, Winter Field Day Talk, & Hamfest Tour News! 10:12

20d ago10:12

10:12

Tonight on HamShackTV LIVE, we have several important announcements for the community — and every one of them matters. ➡️ Tim Berry, WB4GBI Interview Rescheduled Due to a scheduling conflict, Tim Berry’s livestream interview has been moved to December 11th at 8 PM Eastern. Trust me — this discussion deserves its own night. Mark your calendars. ➡️ W…

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KL9A at CQ9AKL9A Sets Up for CQWW CW at CQ9A Madeira 12:46

21d ago12:46

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Chris Hurlbut KL9A is ready at CQ9A in Madeira just hours before the start of the CQ Worldwide CW Contest. Known for precision and consistency at the top levels of single-op competition, Chris arrived a bit later than other operators—but has wasted no time. Alongside Valery, he’s been adding antennas, including a second 80m and a 160m receive four-…

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Felipe NP4Z: Inside the CQ WW CW Contest Showdown 23:00

21d ago23:00

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Felipe Hernandez NP4Z is a powerhouse of contesting and a central player in this year’s CQ World Wide CW showdown. He joins Kevin W1DED just hours before the contest kicks off from St. Croix, where he’s not only competing himself but orchestrating one of the biggest storylines in radio sport: the “Clash of the Titans” between Dan N6MJ, Braco E77DX,…

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CQWW CW wrap up from Kevin VK6T 18:58

21d ago18:58

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CQWW CW from a VK6 perspective. High levels of solar disturbance affected some regions but once again all bands were very busy with another record breaking year.

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CQ WW Canary Countdown from EF8R: Dan N6MJ Gets Ready 20:39

26d ago20:39

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Dan Craig N6MJ is on the Canary Islands, gearing up to operate EF8R in this weekend’s CQ World Wide CW contest, and we caught up just as final preparations were underway. Joined by Levi K6JO, Dan’s been troubleshooting verticals, fine-tuning antennas, and running high-stakes shakedowns ahead of a record attempt. Inside the shack: two Icom 7610s and…

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From HK1T to 5J1DX: Braco E77DX Goes Full MacGyver for CQ WW CW 20:18

26d ago20:18

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Emir “Braco” Memic E77DX is in Colombia, transforming HK1T into a serious contest machine—just in time to debut his new 5J1DX callsign for CQ WW CW. With the clock ticking, Braco is taking a hands-on approach to engineering a high-performance station out of HK1T’s formidable base. It’s a full-court press: antennas fine-tuned, switching gear reworke…

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Christmas Lights Are Killing Ham Radio 5:23

28d ago5:23

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Every December, HF bands explode with noise — and most hams have no idea why. The truth? Cheap LED Christmas lights are flooding neighborhoods with broadband RFI, killing reception and raising the noise floor for thousands of operators. This video exposes the truth behind holiday RFI — and what hams can do about it. 🎄 Sponsored by World Radio Leagu…

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The Christmas We Needed Hams… And There Weren’t Enough 4:31

28d ago4:31

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A winter storm knocked out power, cell towers, and emergency communications. A community reached out for help on amateur radio… and discovered the unthinkable: There weren’t enough operators left to answer. If we don’t bring in new hams — the right kind of hams — the silence will only grow. 🎓 Sponsored by Ham Radio Prep Get 10% off with code HamSha…

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Ham Radio: The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor 5:20

28d ago5:20

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On December 7th, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the world — but hidden inside that history is a story almost no one talks about: the radio operators. Ham radio operators, broadcast engineers, and amateur communicators who suddenly found themselves on the front lines of history — relaying messages, restoring communication, and helping mili…

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Inside the Contest Brain of KL2A: Titans—and the Rest of the CQ WW Pack 19:45

27d ago19:45

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Jon Kimball KL2A is the consummate contester. From learning Morse code at age seven to chasing DX from Alaska with a Yagi at 60 feet, Jon’s ham radio journey spans more than four decades. A chance encounter with Chris KL9A during those early pileups—first as rivals, then as teammates—set the tone for a lifetime of contest camaraderie. Now based in …

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Ham Radio OUTPERFORMS Cell Phones EVERY Christmas — Here’s Why 4:56

28d ago4:56

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Every Christmas, cell networks collapse under holiday traffic, storms knock out power, and phones become useless bricks. But ham radio? It NEVER fails. This video breaks down why ham radio outperforms cell phones every single Christmas — and how YOU can be prepared this holiday season. 🎄 Sponsored by Amazon Support HamShackTV by clicking my link be…

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GMRS Is The Perfect Christmas Gift For Non Hams 4:32

28d ago4:32

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Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone who isn’t a ham radio operator yet? Give them something useful, practical, and genuinely life-changing: GMRS. GMRS requires no test, one license covers your whole family, and it works during outages, storms, travel, and emergencies — making it one of the BEST communication gifts you can give. 🎄 Spo…

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This Christmas, Don’t Give Toys… Give Skills (SALE ENDS NOV 30) 7:42

28d ago7:42

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This Christmas, don’t waste money on toys and gadgets that get forgotten. Give something real — give a skill. Ham Radio Prep is offering 10% off with code HamShackTV, but only until Sunday, November 30. If you’ve been thinking about getting your license — or helping someone else finally take the step — this is the BEST time to do it. And remember: …

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If Santa Carried A Radio It’d Be THIS One 6:17

28d ago6:17

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This Christmas, skip the toys and gadgets that break — if Santa used a radio, he’d carry the Kenwood TH-D75A from GigaParts. Tri-band coverage, APRS + GPS + D-STAR + FM/SSB modes. Rugged, weather-ready, and built for snow, storms, and sleigh rides. It’s not just gear — it’s the tool that keeps you connected when everything else goes silent. 🎄 Check…

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Why This Less Than 30 Dollar Radio Beats Every Smartphone Christmas 5:25

28d ago5:25

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Smartphones are great — until they’re not. Overloaded towers, dead batteries, network failures… all too common around the holidays. That’s why this Christmas I’m showing you a $30 radio that could outlast every phone in the house: the Baofeng K5 Plus. In this video: ✅ Real-world holiday comms test ✅ Why a handheld radio still beats modern gear when…

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Why Every Family Should Have A Radio This Christmas 4:43

28d ago4:43

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Christmas feels safe — until the power goes out, storms hit, or cell networks collapse under holiday traffic. That’s why THIS year, every family should have a radio. In this video, I break down why radios aren’t just a hobby — they’re communication, safety, learning, and connection when everything else fails. If you want the BEST radio gifts for fa…

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Who's Got the Edge for CQWW CW? Europe Weighs In 37:23

29d ago37:23

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Just days before what looks like a record-breaking CQ World Wide CW, six world-class operators compare notes across Europe and South America. Braco E77DX is deep in the Colombian jungle at HK1T’s mountaintop station, where rain, mud, and snakes complicate the final push. His contest callsign is expected any day. Early tests show him hammering into …

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K6JO For The Win: ARRL Sweepstakes 20:25

30d ago20:25

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Levi Jefferies K6JO is in the thick of the CQ WW CW showdown, he's in the Canary Islands to support Dan N6MJ’s shot at a new record. But he's arriving with serious momentum—fresh off an electrifying, unofficial first-place finish in the ARRL Sweepstakes SSB. That win, logged from Chris KL9A’s off-grid Montana station KM7W, wasn’t just about rate or…

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The Road to CQ WW CW Showdown: Contest Crew 45:46

30d ago45:46

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The Contest Crew—Randy K5ZD, Chris KL9A, Bill W9KKN, and Dan N6MJ—return to Q5 with a complete debrief of ARRL Sweepstakes SSB and a forward look at CQ World Wide CW, where three of the sport’s top competitors (N6MJ, KL9A, and E77DX) are set for a record-chasing clash from the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Colombia. Sweepstakes had no shortage of te…

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Episode 532 Ian Flemming G3ZDQ Final 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

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Ian Flemming, G3ZDQ, grew up tuning mysterious signals on his grandfather's radio in northwest England, a spark that led to a lifelong journey through classic gear, pioneering microprocessor work, Raynet emergency communications, digital modes, canal boat-portable QRP operation, and the restoration of iconic British radios from KW Electronics and E…

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EMERGENCY UPLOAD: THE HAM RADIO EXAM SCAM — ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

Corruption creeps into every corner of this hobby, and today we’re calling it out. There’s a scam targeting new hams trying to take their license exam — and it’s time somebody stood up and said what everyone else is afraid to say. No sugarcoating. No excuses. No “just ignore it.” This hobby deserves better. And so do the people trying to join it. I…

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Call for Volunteers: Help ARDC Shape Ham Radio’s Future 18:18

1M ago18:18

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Chelsea Parraga KF0FVJ and John Burwell KI5QKX are calling on the amateur radio community to step up. Representing Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), they’re actively recruiting new volunteers to help drive the next wave of innovation, education, and technical stewardship in ham radio. Whether you're a seasoned operator, an open-source de…

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Contesting from W6: Chris Tate N6WM 37:20

1M ago37:20

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Chris Tate N6WM is a late-blooming force in amateur radio who discovered the hobby in his forties—and never looked back. A lifelong technologist and adventurer, Chris quickly made his mark in both contesting and DXpeditioning. He's the founder of the K6LRG hilltop contest station and station coordinator for the powerhouse N6RO Superstation, where h…

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406 QSOs in 60 Minutes: K1AR & N3GJ’s Record Run at K3LR400 Q's 12:06

1M ago12:06

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John Dorr K1AR and George Gross N3GJ are fresh off a record-setting run at K3LR during the CQ Worldwide SSB contest, logging 406 QSOs in a single hour on 10 meters. This wasn’t luck or brute force—it was a masterclass in synchronized contesting, 21 years in the making. From a clean frequency above 28.500 MHz, the duo operated in seamless coordinati…

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Contest Crew Europe Recaps CQWW SSB 2025 46:02

1M ago46:02

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Braco E77DX, Filipe CT1ILT, Sven DJ4MX, Chris ES7A, Mike SJ2W, and Dave 9A1UN - Contest Crew Europe - return from the CQ Worldwide SSB contest with stories that stretch from the Canary Islands to the Arctic edge of Europe. This isn’t just a recap—it’s contesting at its most competitive, collaborative, and chaotic. Braco E77DX may have rewritten the…

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CQ WW CW Showdown: 10x Winner CT1BOH Breaks it Down 1:03:48

1M ago1:03:48

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Jose CT1BOH is back on Q5 Worldwide—and just in time for a historic showdown. The ten-time CQ World Wide CW winner, one of the most respected voices in high-stakes contesting, returns for a masterclass in operator performance, propagation edge, and psychological warfare. This isn’t just another contest preview—it’s a forensic breakdown of who might…

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You Can Talk to Santa on Ham Radio (Here’s How) 5:35

1M ago5:35

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Did you know your kids can talk to Santa Claus LIVE on ham radio? Every night between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Santa is on the air for the Santa Net — on 3.916 MHz at 7 PM Central. Kids check in, talk to net control, and get their moment with Santa over HF. It’s one of the most magical ham radio traditions out there, and it’s something every fam…

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The Christmas the Radios Went Silent 4:44

1M ago4:44

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There was a Christmas years ago when the entire world went dark — and the only thing still working was my radio. This video isn’t just a story… it’s a warning. Repeaters that were once alive on Christmas night are silent. Operators who carried the hobby for decades are gone. And the airwaves aren’t what they used to be. But we can bring them back. …

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Ham Radio Guide to Black Friday (2025 Edition) 8:42

1M ago8:42

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Black Friday is the BEST time of the year for ham radio, GMRS, and emergency communication gear — IF you know what to buy. In this video, I break down the ultimate Black Friday buying guide for radio operators: The gear worth grabbing What to skip Items that always drop in price The must-have Amazon picks for your shack If you want to upgrade your …

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What Ham Radio Has Taught Me To Be Thankful For 5:34

1M ago5:34

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As Thanksgiving arrives, I want to take a moment to talk about something deeper than radios, antennas, and gear… What ham radio has taught me to be thankful for. From Elmers who shaped my early days, to the friends I’ve made on the air, to the Skywarn volunteers who stand watch during storms, to the YouTuber community pushing this hobby forward — a…

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What Hams Should Be Thankful For in 2025 4:31

1M ago4:31

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It’s Thanksgiving — and before everyone disappears into turkey, football, and family chaos, I want to talk about something different: What hams should actually be thankful for in 2025. From the repeaters that still hang on by a thread… to the Elmers who haven’t given up… to the GMRS users keeping radio alive in ways we should honestly learn from… t…

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Copyright for Podcast Interns EP 328 2:00

1M ago2:00

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