Can anyone direct me to a video geared toward people like me that have no idea what he is talking about? I mean a tutorial for someone that literally is a beginner at all of this. I'm sure this is an excellent video, I just can't seem to find one that explains everything as if you were looking at a foreign object for the first time. Thank you.

@xavierayayaell546

4 ай бұрын

Did you manage?

@KT-cz7rm

4 ай бұрын

Same here. I bought for emergencies and a possible hobby. No idea what I'm doing

@scottlittle7712

3 ай бұрын

Me too

@Stevensranchoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Me 3

The FT-60 is still probably my favorite hit of all time. Extremely durable and reliable!

Love your channel. I was a "radio guy" in the Army. I have had a Baofeng for a over a year and now I'm studying to get my license. Love your vids.

Hey Josh, thanks to your efforts to share your passion and knowledge of ham radio, I took my Technician exam yesterday online, and passed! Tonight my call sign was assigned!!!! I'm KC1NOS in Boston area. Thanks and keep on doing what you do and ham radio will continue to grow.

@VI_Radio_Guy

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!! -- 73 de Chris NO7E

@colleenmicheletti3406

3 жыл бұрын

@@VI_Radio_Guy Thanks! I just made my first contact on the Eastern Massachusetts 2m Traffic Net, one of the repeaters in Waltham, MA I've been listening to them while studying for the test. It feels good to have finally checked off a long time bucket list item. 73 to you!

@danielsullivan7740

3 жыл бұрын

Colleen I’m on the south shore of Mass and will be taking my exam in a couple weeks. Do you know of any ham radio clubs in in the Massachusetts area? Thanks and congrats.

@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the ticket. 73s de Dave KC3PRU

@stevef

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I in Marlborough and studying for General. I usually am on the Waltham and North Andover repeaters. KC1IDC will look for you on the net. I am on the HRCC Discord as CrazyIrish. Reach out and we can get on a frequency and chat. 73 to you!

That intro was hilarious

Love the info in these focused videos...so much more than the distracted nature of the live streams. Keep up this great work.

This was a fantastic video. As someone who started with Baofang seeing how these work in others help with understanding why you want something better and justify it (e.x. User experience)

Love your videos. Very simple to follow,thinking about taking technician ham test. Because of your videos

Fantastic information precise to the point well-spoken

I can't remember the last time I heard my baofengs talk lol. Always the first thing I disable! Great job Josh 73!

Another awesome video. Thank you, Josh.

What a great video! Practical info, thank you!

Josh you are hilarious and informative and I thank you as always!

Thanks Josh! This video was very informative for a newbie like me!

Josh!! Thank you very much. You are a tremendous help!!

Great video. Thanks, Josh!

Great video! Thank you

M6KKW from 🇬🇧. Awesome shows (although to late for me to watch live), have learnt a lot and enjoy the humour. Just bought a T shirt as a thank you. Keep them coming.

I got licensed on 2017. My very first radio was a FT-60. I still have the radio and it is my go to radio when I travel. I do own a Baofeng but it never comes off the charger. I also have 2 DMR radios which I use one for every day when I am at home. I also have the FT-4XR. I like the size of the FT-4 but the FT-60 is the most easy and simple radio I have used to date.

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

I love this video, very helpful! One thing I would like is a begginer video on Yeasu system fusion with the ft2dr or 3

Very helpful - thank you 🙏👊

Josh dying of laughter made my night 🙂

This was a awesome video!! I needed this to choose

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thanks for your channel. I own a FT60 and it does have a dual watch. just press FV button and VM button. it will watch the home channel and any other you want.

Just learning. Very helpful video. More "basics" would be very helpful!

Nice job!

That FT3DR knob can be switched to make it top knob for volume and bottom channels, its in the menu

Very helpful!

This rings so true about repeater fiefdoms. I enjoy my dmr hotspot a lot more.

Thanks.... for sharing your knowlege ....

Ham-tastic! :)

full metal jacket reference, nice!

That Intro was hilarious.

Good info. Now I can use my Kensu BaoCON much better. Nice local guy there on the repeater BTW. KC3PRU...hurry up FCC with that vanity call, this sequential one is a tongue twister.

Misery loves company, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with a noise floor that high all the time. Before someone tells me to do all the things that help you track that noise down, I think we have tried it. Now back to the video...

Thanks. I just got my technician license. Do you have a playlist for beginners?

Thank you for teaching about this very important aspect of emergency communications. Subscribed! I feel too old to learn ALL of this information. My old flip phone has more capabilities than I can use.

Nice...

The Yeasu FT-3Dr has the ability to change the function of the knobs, in the menu!

24:10 😂 FUNNIEST EVER! 🤣 🙌🏽

On my newer UV-5R+ you don’t have to be in a particular band if you’re in Frequency Mode. You can just type in the frequency. However, on my original UV-5R, if you’re in Frequency Mode and try to enter a 70 cm frequency when the particular band is set to 2 meters, it won’t let you. You actually have to use the Band button to select the correct band before you can type in a frequency for that band.

17:25 baofeng was scanning faster than kenwood :P (btw I'm not that guy from the repeater)

I recently got licensed and picked up a Yaesu VX-6. It's a nice radio but I wish I hadn't got it. I'm 20 miles from the nearest repeater and live in a hollow. There are some hams in town but apparently they don't monitor .52, I can't make a contact here to save my life. I did pick up one of Dr. Ed Fong's 2m antennas and mounted it on a 10' pole on my roof but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I've been told that this time of year the repeaters are pretty dead. Anyway..... having mounted an antenna and being tied to that I wish I had taken the money I spent on the VX-6 and bought a base or mobile with a lot more nuts. It would have been money better spent. That said, I like that I can take this HT camping and pick up a wide range of frequencies including weather and fm radio. Great video! Keep up the good work.

As my first radio I purchased a TYT TH-UV8000D and I've only had it for less than a month. I cannot find ANY videos that help with programming it. Would it be possible for you to do a programming video on it or at least point me in the right direction? Thanx, I absolutely love your channel, it's been very helpful for a true noob.

lol, looks like the Baofeng is set on good ol’ .435. Nice 👍

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

It’s always fun to watch a dumpster fire.

@K1STG-Fred

3 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I also slow down for the .435 car crash when I'm down south.

Explain the acronyms please ie..drm etc

Hey so is the repeater what sends your radio transmission to the internet or does it make the transmission further or something?

"There are many like it but this one is mine" pretty sure there needs to be WAY more power in your voice. As always well done.

@paulgarcia1566

3 жыл бұрын

"This is my handy! This is the one! This one for talking - This one for fun!

Can you please post a link for your antenna that you have on your FT-3DR? Love your videos! Thank you!

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

signalstuff.com/product/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-male/

@aarons1609

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the link!! Love your videos!!

Hi Josh, this was indeed another brilliant videos with loads of information.Thanks for the advice on the repeater groups snobbery. Just wanted to know that if DMR handheld radios are also capable of D-STAR? Can DMR allow private Simplex call? Why does a DMR requires a WiFi or hotpot? Is it possible to communicate in DMR with another DMR ham user in simplex mode where there are no DMR repeaters? What is the maximum distance a DMR handheld can cover in such situation? Is there some similarities between DMR and IP-Radio? Does DMR allows DXing in a cheap and efficient manner when compared to HF? Finally, I completely agree that the HF bands are the ultimate place of communication that crosses geography worldwide and does not have to depend on any kind of intermediary service provider such has the repeaters. HF definitely opens up altogether new horizon of communication particularly DXing and finding like minded people. Yes, HF is the arena for the big boys to play:) May I request you to please suggest a mid range (price) HF mode that does all bands including SSB. Really appreciate all your efforts in creating such great videos. Wish you a blessed day ahead. 73s

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

1. DMR cannot go D-STAR 2. DMR Can do simplex calls 3. DMR does not require a hotspot, but a hotspot allows you to talk on other modes (like D-STAR) and on any talk group you want. 4. Maximum distance will be dependent on terrain and overgrowth. But assume 1-10 miles? 5. DMR is not like IP radios. Other than both being digital, they are different 6. DMR doesn’t really allow DXing, but you could get sporadic E. DMR is generally line of sight communication, so nothing really like HF. 7. If you want to get into HF, you should get a 7300 to get started. It will do you well for years. Thanks for watching.

@shandybrandy5407

3 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thanks-za-million for your lightning-like speed response to my queries! 73s

how to use Anytone AT-D878UV Plus with Auto CTCSS/DCS Scan or Frequency pairing work with Hytera Digital PD708 u1 ? fast pairing Freq with Anytone AT-D878UV Plus

What are normal SWR's for these handheld radios???

Loved it! But where's the Icom ID-52A? (Insert new models here).

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have one... yet

@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're still at the factory in Japan. Saw an image of this ID-52 and it looks sharp.

Hey Josh, what is the good guide to study for ham radio to take the test?

@HamRadioCrashCourse

5 ай бұрын

I have a playlist for the technician exam and my entire "Are you new to ham radio start here" playlist.

What kind of antenna on the FT3d??

Hi Josh do you have a video for ft 60 yaesu? Thanks

@HamRadioCrashCourse

Жыл бұрын

Yea. It’s way old.

That "insert brand and model" voice reminds me of Minecraft, specially with that device pixelated.

My hand held does not have numbers on it..the brand just says NVK and it stays on 22-i dont have a license so how do i get numbers to show up on the screen? does someone have to activate it? where do I go to get help?

HELLO JOSH FROM N3NDX, what's with the grizzly adams look???? great video,, keep em coming my friend...73........08-13-2020.21:37hrs..E.S.T...

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

No where to get a haircut my dude

im trying to play around with my ht...its surprisingly hard to find simple explanations and how tos on this stuff. thanks for this video. could you please answer a question for me ....what is the top number on the display ? there the top number and the bottom number/frequency the top number never changes in frequency mode as the bottom scans? thanks

@HamRadioCrashCourse

2 жыл бұрын

The top frequency is channel a the lower channel b. There is a button to switch between channels.

@Jimbo_Conn

2 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse got it thanks. Dual Channel was OFF for whatever reason. When on now I can go from a to b.

@HamRadioCrashCourse

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Nicely done!

I really don't get why the threads would have a limited life unless your cross threading them a bit everytime your taking the antenna off and on. I could see the hole the pin goes in and out wearing slightly everytime you go in and out though. How many on and offs are we talking though that might start causing a problem? I've already taken my antenna off and on multiple times testing the stock antenna on my ft65r and a nagoya antenna I bought that made zero difference in recieve or transmit. I havnt noticed any degradation in signal strength when i put my stock antenna back on so thats good. Might try a diamond antenna eventually and see if that will give me a boost.

@HamRadioCrashCourse

Жыл бұрын

Suggest googling it if you want to know more.

I need a video explaining DCS, CTCSS, how to use squelsh, what is positive and negative offsets. How do i use a HT proficiently? Narrow vs wide bandwidth. Just a run through of all the menu options. It driving me nuts. I just want to listen to emergency services with out having to listen to loud static in between. Please direct me to an actual tutorial.

So do you have to be a member to talk on repeaters? can they tell you to actually get the heck off and you have to listen or can you tell them to go somewhere and tell them off and keep on talking on it?

@ipodhty

Жыл бұрын

You need your ham, but repeaters are open to anyone, but if your a asshole you won't make many friends

What antenna are you using on your FT3?

@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579

3 жыл бұрын

Me guesses it's a Signal Stick like the one I'll get Monday. Mine's on blue however.

Is it possible to use any of these as a telemeter if you have a yagi and a micro transmitter for animals?

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. They have beacons for animals.

I have a baofeng uv-s9plus, and I'm trying to monitor satellites but I am having little if any success. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong. I input the frequency and get nothing

@HamRadioCrashCourse

Жыл бұрын

To get started, use a satellite with a 2 meter downlink. Set your radio to that frequency and then hold the radio with the antenna parallel to the ground. You can use N2YO to follow the pass plans for the satellites. www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18

Newbie here. Can someone clarify this question? While in scan mode if I press the PTT button to stop scanning I would not actually transmit correct? 17:52

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the radio. But generally no. It’s easy to test though.

Question... Do you have to have a ham license if your on a frs frequency on your ham radio and talking on home 2 way walkie talkie. Only....

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Is Transmitting On FRS, GMRS & MURS With Ham Radios (Baofeng) Legal?

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Look for this video: Is Transmitting On FRS, GMRS & MURS With Ham Radios (Baofeng) Legal? It’s illegal to use a ham radio on frs radio frequencies.

why does no one make a ten meter ht? they have them for 11 meters

What did the local yahoo reply to your repeater radio check with?

@ScotKlein

3 жыл бұрын

NM, kept watching; SHUTUP STUPID!

@ocavant

3 жыл бұрын

Most likely that is the “renegade” repeater out here. Most of the others are fairly civilized. There are some populated by OMs that are cranky. Just stay off those. Catalina is one I like. They have a nightly net that’s cool.

@ScotKlein

3 жыл бұрын

@@ocavant Catalina is nice. I've been a part of a few of their Nets at 9. He was not on the 435 or 450 renegade repeaters... -KN6IHC

Do you MARS?

Is there a lead acid 12 volt high amperage battery charger out there that wont drive the HF noise through the roof?

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not. But have you tried using a big ole toroid on the leads coming out of the transformer box to knock down the noise?

@AdamosDad

3 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thanks, Josh, I have two clamp on ferrites on now, but I think I have some FT240-43 's laying around, I'll give it a try, thanks. 🎙73's kd9oam

Not everyone lives in single-family homes. For us, the apartment dwellers, handheld ham radios are the only practical option.

@HamRadioCrashCourse

Жыл бұрын

I disagree with the firm “only viable option”. You can use a mobile radio and get an antenna outside in creative ways.

@ThunderBroomPilot

Жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse It depends on circumstances, but I doubt it is possible or appropriate for apartment dwellers to do so.

9:35 Heh what's that simp memory?

if i get one for the wife and i want to comm with her (like walkie talkie)does she ALSO need to have a license?

@doommmmmmm

3 жыл бұрын

yes she would need a license to transmit

Are the Baofengs still illegal to use because of the lack of FCC approval?

@RESISTAGE

3 жыл бұрын

no one cares about FCC anymore. grow up. same with EPA and FDA.

@rvnmedic1968

3 жыл бұрын

@@RESISTAGE When you get an FCC notice of violation and a possible fine, then you'll care.

One quarter meter? 😊

Hot spot???

Put it on 435

I am buying 2 ham radios and I do not yet have my license If the SHIT and there is a big uprising in the country I will have to use it bbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttttt I am going to get it and soon

Josh likes to say VFO instead of VHF.

Was that a Frank Zappa reference?

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe....

Just bought a 1-40 channel uniden 340xL for $5 bucks at a yard sale it took a handful of AA batteries , but it fired up , so I'm watching this video and I'm more confused than a cow on Astro tuff ! My radio must have been made in the late 70's 🤔 it's like comparing a hand set phone to a IPhone 12 pro ! Looks way to complicated !

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

With that radio, just power it on, select a frequency and talk. That is pretty much all it does.

@davescheer5038

3 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse , so you still have to get a license to use it or is it basically a walk-in talkie ? Never had on before was no instructions with it , started search to find out more about it .

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a walkie-talkie that works on CB. No license needed.

@davescheer5038

3 жыл бұрын

@@HamRadioCrashCourse , great ! You wouldn’t happen to know how far it will transmit or receive would you 🤔

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

@@davescheer5038Maybe a mile? IDK, CB handhelds are an odd duck.

I think I will stick to my mobile phone!

and I still don't understand why I need $400 push button baofeng offers for $40.

@ocavant

3 жыл бұрын

Use them one after another and then you’ll understand.

Dat covid hair

Who wants to personally tutor me ..I’ll pay

I usually have to tell her "more handy less talkie."

I’m new and don’t understand the tech language

@louisepatteson9652

Жыл бұрын

What is ptt

@ipodhty

Жыл бұрын

@@louisepatteson9652 push to talk

isnt it .5m (metric is supposed to be easy, but u r merican so... lol j/ks)

Blurry :D

chunk them in the bin ham radio has died rip

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, but thanks for your time.

lol simp 1 wonder who is that.

@HamRadioCrashCourse

Жыл бұрын

Likely a sad ham 🤣

Pretty sure you got male and female SMA backwards. ft-60 is Male, Baofeng is Female.

@HamRadioCrashCourse

3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@forgetyourlife

3 жыл бұрын

Ham Radio Crash Course Then I’ve been lied to for years.

@ericbjorkman4665

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually sma and reverse sma. Only swaps center pin gender when compared to sma.

@roadie6153

3 жыл бұрын

FT60R has a female sma, requiring a male sma antenna. Baofeng is the opposite.

@EQ9962

3 жыл бұрын

We are in Southern California and are gender fluid. The antennas are free to choose their gender. I am going to go curl up in my safe space now....

It just seems all too dang complicated. The whole licensing process also seems too complicated. CB is much easier, buy radio, put up and tune antenna and start talking. It really is that simple. No need to worry about breaking rules. No one cares what you do or say except those snobby HAM guys.

You got Male female backwards. Think of human anatomy.

@Hydrophish

3 жыл бұрын

Vader was framed No, he didn’t. Do YOU know human anatomy?

@vaderwasframed5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hydrophish watch the video again. He said femail and pointed to a peg, he said Male and pointed to a socket. Thus backwards.

@vaderwasframed5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hydrophish now if you're talking about the center of the connections then you are correct.

@EQ9962

3 жыл бұрын

We are in Southern California and are gender fluid. The antenna can be any gender it chooses. I am going to curl up in my safe space now...

@vaderwasframed5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@EQ9962 love it. I needed a good laugh.