A 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 Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-i ..read more

Tonight 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 from qualifying purchases) Print your own K6ARK projects from Printables: https://www.printables.com/socia ..read more

Thanks 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.intrepid-dx.com/news.php Links from the show! Raspberry Pi Alternative: https://amzn.to/3zh2ule 10 ..read more

Tonight 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.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2003373106 http://archive.org/details/dlarc https://play.google ..read more

Tonight 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&gl=US haminstructor.com Josh's campout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwnjpnAcpyhKzWsA7 You can find J ..read more

Tonight 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 Links from the show! You can find Joe's rework station here: https://amzn.to/3CeQyCd (this is an Amazon affi ..read more

What 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 Course and their twice montly giveaways! http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/hamnation/default.aspx Links from ..read more

Bob 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/ ARRL Teacher Institute: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology Morsle (CW wordle ..read more

It'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-on-wireless-technology Morsle (CW wordle) https://morsle.fun/ Gordon West's Study Material can be found her ..read more

Tonight 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 Study Material can be found here: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/ Don Wilbank's Youtube Channel: https ..read more