HAM Radio Crash Course 2- Get Licensed

Not to nag you, but getting your license is REALLY important to be active in amateur radio. Once you get it, the doors start to open.
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Part two of the ten part series. Lets talk about getting licensed. You should get your technician license.
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[@nourat0w3l95]

Studied 6 hours last night and 2 before the test this morning. Passed!

[@davidjd123]

NO UR A T0W3L lol dam something about it being this easy seems less appealing

[@Benwick29]

@@davidjd123 Easy to study for and pass because they post the questions. Next up, try to actually learn what the questions & answer actually mean.

[@nextellcup8]

that’s awesome

[@TheMpkc]

Congrats

[@singletona082]

Eeey how's the hobby treating you?

[@jcharos7672]

Thats a nice apartment you have there.

[@ac1dace950]

Yeah XD

[@tellitlikeitis1828]

lol

[@thetrailoutthere]

That's over a million bucks out here in SF.

[@spaced4448]

Good one 😂

[@LG-sw1ge]

No don’t tidy up not judging lol

[@jonathonblack3063]

Been putting off learning this skill set for years. Think you have my interest fired up to go do now. Thanks bud!!

[@jaybarr3307]

As a new ham, I love your classes and that you're taking things from a basic level upwards.

[@tommyg8018]

So glad I found your channel! Jumped onto Itunes and amazon before I even finished watch this and got the app and book! Looking forward to learning and getting my Technician license.

[@donniemongoose]

Thank you for the classes. I hope to learn a lot so I can get my ham license. Then I can get my whole family involved. Much appreciated hoshnasi.

[@toddhollingsworth5156]

Just bought a Baofang BF-F8HP. So glad I found your videos. Looking forward to the classes. Thank you

[@shadomane]

I've had my UV-5R for a while now and have procrastinated on studying for my Tech license. I finally bought the book last week and down loaded the "Ham Boss Tech" training app to my phone and started studying. I subscribe to David Canterbury's channel it was from there that my interest in Ham was rekindled. I happened to stumble across your channel and like what you promote so I subbed and will follow your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience and for taking the time to make these videos.

[@CrumpEC]

This is exactly why I subscribed to your channel.

[@NoKingButChrist1689]

I gotta say thank you. I passed my test this past weekend. You've helped a lot. God bless sir and I'm looking forward to learning more from you.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[@jrbucfan]

thank you for this series can't wait to get my license

[@02pwrstrk]

still hear and excited to learn. no response needed. just thanks for the series.

[@Xbellatri50]

I am excited for these videos I bought my family all handheld radios they will be getting them for Christmas!

[@tristanaplanalp3860]

Love the app been taking the technician class licence test. Getting better and better everyday

[@robertstroud15]

Thank you for this series!

[@Redhawk03a]

Thanks again. Brand newbie and these are gold.

[@steve3712]

I bought a UV5RV2+ a couple years ago and didnt really know what I was getting. I knew very little about ham radio. Thank you for the great videos! Just got my call sign 3 days ago after being inspired by your videos. Also wanted take the technicians exam before the question pool changes July 1, 2018. KE0RPT clear!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Good work!

[@Opalvet]

I just passed my Tech License exam Saturday 3/9/19

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Congrats!

[@HoustonR6ryda]

what did you use to study? congrats

[@Arrix949]

Does a technician license cover GMRS channels?

[@bluntv1]

Did u get the book or used the questions they say download

[@JRis44]

Congrats!!

[@frankeversley5541]

Excellent video Hoshnasi! Lots of great info for beginners like myself!

[@Jayhawk226]

I think the nerdy obstacle is overcome by the fact they are watching your channel.

[@robertjohnson2586]

I always enjoy your vids, would love to see more ham videos!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@chonmanriquez6045]

Thanks for your help we appreciate it! 👍

[@gregbarra3276]

Thanks for the shorter videos! Subscribed, and looking forward to the rest of the "classes"... 👍🏻

[@scottyhardway7557]

Great information and inspiration. Thank you!

[@FredBear101]

Great videos, I am in the UK with no radio experience but have a BaoFeng UV-5R arriving next week so the next video should apply to me 100%. Looking forward to watching the rest.

[@whiteknight68]

age 54 here. glad you thought of us beginners. actually watching one of your videos convinced me to tell my wife we need this. now i just have to go pass the test

[@MichaelPittmanJr.]

Did you pass the test?

[@thomcombes4689]

My son just got us both UV-5R's and I stumbled across your videos from a search. Just subscribed. The enthusiasm you show is contagious, can't wait until we get our licenses. Thanks the videos are excellent.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+Thom Combes thank you for the feedback. I should have a new video out soon!

[@thomcombes4689]

hoshnasi - looking forward to it. Was just listening to broadcasting.com

[@Paul.Douglas]

Hoshnasi has a great attitude. He has rekindled my interest in getting my license. So many other ham operators have such a crappy attitude to "outsiders," and it's a massive turnoff.

[@WickdPerfekT]

Gojira61 agreed

[@bruceanthonykniffen9036]

agreed and Gojira

[@theothertoolbox]

I've been bugging guys in my group to get their licenses. 11 of them have. I feel redeemed.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+theothertoolbox Nice work! 11 is good amount!

[@shawnvittkoff4175]

Like HAM group or prepper group?

[@Kevinegan1]

Wow, I really love what you've done with the place.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It took a while to get it the way I wanted.

[@johnnyhope696]

You are a good speaker! I have a challenge for you, learn the Canadian version of Ham and teach it to your Canadian viewers! Plus it will give you a perspective on what goes on up north!

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

This is one of the best, most inspirational videos on why one should get a ham radio

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you.

[@juanveloz5501]

I would personally like to thank you for motivating me in getting my technician license i just got it today hopefully you will continue teaching us more about ham iam looking forward and once again thank you.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+Juan Veloz awesome new congrats! What’s going to be your first radio!?

[@juanveloz5501]

iam looking at a yaesu ft 2dr do you think it's good for me

[@darkencypher]

I just got my technician license a few days ago. Didn’t know a thing about Ham radio, but the class I took was literally nothing but studying the 400+ possible question, then taking the test at the end (which were 35 questions chosen from the ones we studied). I got 30 correct, which was a passing score. Now begins my journey to actually understand the theory behind the answers, lol! My recommendation is to find a club that puts on a 1 day course where you do nothing but study the possible test questions all day, then take the test at the end, taking advantage of your brain’s short term memory abilities. That way you can train hands-on with a club or on your own as a Licensed Technician. I’m going to look into joining a club soon to learn more and get some hands on. Thanks for the video bud!!! I look forward to learning from you.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Congrats on the license. I have a series on getting your license and covering common things in amateur radio, its in my playlists. Let me know what you think!

[@toohotty1946]

Hey Hosh, got my UV-5R V2+ today after taking with you on GC. Excited to start playing with it and look forward to talking with you about it more next time your on GC. Take care!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+Toohotty Toohotty awesome! Keep me posted!

[@chemikalguy]

I'm cramming for my Technician license next month, and this series is fantastic!

[@singletona082]

How'd it go?

[@zolozek3327]

Thank you. keep it coming. great video. straight to the point...fast and efficient

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+Ty Rou will do man!

[@k.compton8995]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JustinJohnson13]

I am pumped about watching your next video after this one (which I know was a long time ago) but I can't seem to find it. Everything is all out of order and, while you have a TON of interesting and useful videos, I just want to continue in this 10 part series. Can you point me in the right direction please?

[@davidpahl3219]

I've been toying with the notion that I need to get my Ham license for awhile. It started in the 70's and 80's when everyone had to learn "Code"... (Morse Code) before obtaining the appropriate license... Then, in the 90s, they gave you the OPTION to obtain a "no code" license... and now, once again, I am looking to get a HAM license.Since the 80's, I know that some frequencies have been reassigned (to military, etc.) and back then, you had to test to get certified for different bandwidths. I can across hoshnasi's KZbin channel and am, once again ready to get this party started. Thanks for the wealth of information!

[@UnbornLivesMatter]

I'm going to get my license. I had no idea about this whole new world of ham radios and its potential. I'm a ham addict waiting to happen.😂

[@jdo2574]

Nice Series and looking forward to it.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+JustDanO Thanks!

[@n6dezjum99]

nice review .. with conviction :) dig the background .. you look like you're in a video game !

[@aaronm5149]

Great content on the apps Just picking this up and that makes it easy I’m a network engineer so hoping most of it comes pretty easy

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

Getting ready to get licensed...not sure why yet lol! Hopefully watching these in order will help me understand better!

[@germanhuntingdog]

Tank you thank you thank you! I have been wanting to get into this for some time and was just told I don't need a license anymore and can just go willy nilly into it. Well you cleared up a lot of my questions with in the first five minutes of this. So again thank you!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Its easy to get your technician license. Get out there and make it happen, it opens up a whole bunch of interesting hobbies.

[@germanhuntingdog]

I plain on it boss! Like I have said its been a thought for a long time. I have read up on it and want to get a little hand held for when the s*#@ gets real! LOL But really it looks like a lot of fun.

[@ranjanbonin7558]

Love your videos. Very informative!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks Randall!

[@socksandtea]

Watching this series inspired me to pass my HAM Technician test tonight. Gordon West's book and the app is brilliant! I did a bit every night. Might reward myself with a new radio!!!!! ;) Thanks Hoshnasi.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+socksandtea NICE! I too used the Gordon West book and have talked with Gordo on a few ocassions now in person at the Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim Ca. He is a great dude for the hobby! Keep me posted on how you're doing. What radio are you thinking about buying?

[@socksandtea]

+hoshnasi Thanks very much. I recently bought the Baofeng UV-5R5 and some other goodies through your Amazon store. Using Chirp with its "stock config" pre-loaded options to program it was a breeze and made it so much easier to use. I really want to get a mobile unit for the jeep. Originally, I was going to just install a CB radio but then over the christmas break, I came across your series and the rest as they say is HAM history. My dream radio is the Yaesu FT-857D, far more capable than my limited current technician license will allow me to transmit on to fully exploit the full potential of it but it would future-proof me to a certain extent if I ever got the General license. Hmm..... :)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+socksandtea Nice, the FT-857D is a pretty cool unit. Your technician class license grants access to all of 2m, 70cm and 6m. So you mind as well give it a shot if you wanted to buy that radio.

[@socksandtea]

+hoshnasi I'd love to match it with a Yaesu ATAS-120 screwdriver antenna but its cost and the fact that it would be attached to the outside of the jeep might tempt some where I live to help themselves to it. I'd definitely have to detach it when I am away for extended periods from the jeep as our carport is pretty open. Our part of Palo Alto attracts a lot of enthusiastic daytime shoppers just on the prowl for a great bargain. 73!

[@MidAmericaPrep]

Great video! Looking forward to the next one. Always nice seeing someone who knows what they're talking about

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+Mid-America Prep Thank you!

[@markh.2899]

Just got licensed (and the Radio Bug) thanks for your inspiration, education and motivation!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+Mark H yes! Congratulations!

[@twmolnar]

Thanks, ordered the book.

[@WiseguyKevIn2]

So cool 😎! Just bought 2 Bofang radios! I can't wait to play around with it

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+KEVIN MARRIOTT keep me posted bro!

[@WiseguyKevIn2]

Cool ok will do! 😉

[@bruceanthonykniffen9036]

I was here first! and want to rent that place! PS you helped me pass tech license! And shared this link on facebook... I am a army veteran (100% disabled) and thank you for your videos.

[@KKEM641]

Congrats on getting your "Ticket"

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you! And congrats!

[@bruceanthonykniffen9036]

#1 Can you post when you go live? #2 You got a wife that puts up with all your electronics & ElectroMagneticForce? Whats the best beer you have consumed on You Tube? I want a ANTENNA, a BIG GIGANTIC one. (i live in a 2br/2bth condo) 73's to you all ham sandwich out there. a - normal - guy dot com and I a army veteran, aerial recon, search & rescue, IR & SLAR circa 71-82 South Florida has a wondrous & happy HAM community And you sir, rock!

[@bruceanthonykniffen9036]

Thank you, was nervous at first... Did a cram course of HOSNASI and some books. When I got questions, I remembered HOSNASI, laughed and put right answer, got 100%

[@Kumachanchan]

Thank you for taking the time to do th is series. I just bought a Baofeng 5UvR2+ and have always been interested in Ham Radio, in fact, I was going to take my test over 30 years ago, but the Morse code was tough. Today, it's changed. I have no idea of the new technology, and you are fantastic!! You should do a podcast weekend call in show if you have time. Thank you!!

[@dr.greggwareham571]

Thank you sir ~ from Phnom Penh Cambodia

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

I love that hi def background you're using ... cool

[@WickdPerfekT]

Thank you for providing this wealth of information. Hope to join in the HAM family soon. Also I'm in the Long Beach area

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Nice, you're my neighbor! Stream is today at 7:00pm tonight. Going to be a fun one.

[@bazzadebear8012]

In a SHTF situation, no one is going to give stuff about callsigns, regs etc. There are many other freqs to use apart from ham radio. I'm a licensed amateur op, but I'll go pirate on what ever freq works. When SHTF happens, all rules will be out the door OM....hi hi

[@Veronica.John10-10]

I'd like to know what you mean. I feel like that SHTF situation could be happening any time now.

[@72dodge340]

@@Veronica.John10-10 We're in year 2 of SHTF.

[@theoneearedguy]

Downloaded the app a couple of days ago and ordered the book and a radio today. Did it through your astore of course, might as well get you a couple of pennies and it did not cost me more either.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+KS Todd I very much appreciate that. Hope that videos help going forward.

[@stoicodysseys6352]

Hey I am on board. I use my Baofang radio in survival drills. I have no comm experience. In the Marines we had a comm guy. Handed over the radio when there were issues

[@torgomax]

This really sounds like a lot of fun.

[@EvaRadio]

Love this so much, scheduled to take the free technician class in my area

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Awesome keep me posted on how you do!

[@EvaRadio]

hoshnasi yes definitely

[@hunterprokurat9909]

Man a guy who knows what he talks about, doesnt act like an idiot AND believes in the same politics as me yess please

[@upster1967au]

And he can spell also

[@yarkmates3409]

Andrew Upshall ........ idioat

[@hunterprokurat9909]

@@yarkmates3409 bruh

[@upster1967au]

Thick as mince

[@hunterprokurat9909]

@G Galilei not important but its nice

[@Petergriffens]

I got my parents to sign the form! I need that fax number asap to send you my permission slip to take your classes. Im so excited, I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think i like it.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Hahah. Good stuff!

[@austincole8659]

Kk4dfk here😀, great video keep them coming!

[@GSGExtreme44]

Great instructional video with a crack house feel - Love this -

[@torresmaria842]

Happy New Year 2023. Just subscribed...

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@wayneburbage8900]

Excellent gateway for beginners

[@longrider42]

KI7BSL here, yes get your license and enjoy the hobby. One problem, is once you gt licensed you will keep finding things to buy :) Enjoy.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yeah man! It can be a money hole.

[@mobharley9789]

Just bougtb radio. Starting course for license. Excited

[@rjl9707]

Here in Canada I read yesterday, its a 100-question test and must get 70 or 80% correct.

[@thisisoompaville6654]

great vid!!!!!

[@larryprice9970]

Great videos

[@dannyfivefifty]

The Technician class license opens the door to Amateur Radio.The General class opens up the world??GET IT.

[@piterex7]

I don’t want to open it the whole world !!I just want to to talk second portable radio on the other end longer than pmr walkie talkie and any farther I use iPhone

[@thealberteinsteingroupinc1350]

enjoying the video

[@asroneightyseven3854]

I think you just talked me into it.

[@Silenceisconsent]

I keep trying to learn thus and hopefully I follow throu this time

[@Adrenaline89Junky]

I'm in the same boat. I gotta just do it and stop procrastinating

[@brentjohnson6654]

Great video. Lots to cover. You mentioned Google+ lol. Yeah I know this was 2015. 73’s

[@justjoe1010]

This is really great my sister up a New Hampshire understand need for Thai do the wonderful service I'd like to see a link to your website to buy to help support you for the work you're doing

[@sirsquatch2347]

Dude you are ridiculously cool guy. found you on accident.. hooked. Teach me Obi Wan kenobi.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+SIR SQUATCH tons of ham radio vids up on the channel and my daily vlog check them out. Glad you stopped by!

[@larryherrera]

Many thanks

[@michaelsperspective3646]

Just bought my first radio, hoping to be able to ask you questions in the future about testing

[@graywoulf]

Thanks for the information in this video. BTW, I did subscribe... like yesterday! :^)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks!

[@billdavis3957]

I.wish you had discussed how long it takes most people to study for the Technician's license and the General.license. How long is each test? What is the cost of the study books? How much are the test fees? Can a person go direct for a General license, or must he first get a Technician license?

[@dann904]

Thanks. Found you on a Google search re: my baofeng BF-HPf8 and subscribed. Had this radio in the box but have been reluctant to proceed (even have the Technician book). Hope you can work me through my licensing! Great so far - got the ARRL app too. Want to get it programmed to listen to begin with.

[@peterharper9703]

It would be awesome to talk the International space station!

[@ConvoWithDragons]

Hi Josh. Thanks for doing these videos but I have to tell you, I'm having a heck of a time finding the videos that you have listed above. Can you direct me to the links? TIA.

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Dave Canterberry sent me and I'm glad he did !

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching and saying hi!

[@SharpEnuff]

Every once in awhile I start wondering if I might get back into Amateur Radio. I was formerly a holder of a tech license in the 60's & 70's After watching a couple of your vlogs I went to the broadcastify site to take a listen. About 3 minutes of hearing what was going on I was more positive then ever that I wanted no part of amateur radio. The very same inane crap is still what is most common. HAMS want to talk about, primarily, their job, their family and their rig. Just like 40+ year ago. SSDD Yawn

[@patmb2011]

sounds like social media is what ur looking for? start tweeting and u'll be a happy camper... wont have to actually build anything either :)

[@Veronica.John10-10]

So this is five years old, is it still relevant or can you relay me to a more updated series of videos from which to learn (in 2021)? Thank you! 😎💗🎙️📻

[@jeromekovacik1198]

You sold me. Starting at 61! Bought Gordo's book. Now I have to use Reader Glasses and I'm trying to improve my short term memory. Did I tell you I bought Gordo's book?

[@RetroVHS0333]

i watched this video today and figured i would go in and buy a book like you said.. and what do you know, you happen to walk in the same shop that i walked in haha small world man.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

+GrimHD hah! Ham radio outlet in Anaheim? Man! You should have said hello!!

[@andrewdavis6917]

I downloaded the app for study / license.. just sub'd

[@kevinparrish4180]

Is there a listing of the other videos in the syllabus? They’re hard to separate from the others.

[@gort400]

Thanks

[@larryb7047]

Does holding a GROL (PG) cross over to any Amateur radio privileges?

[@RanchLife411]

Just watched you video - awesome. I wanted to let you know your amazon storefront is not active. It’s 5/4/19.

[@Badcode0101]

I just passed My Ham License today...I studded from the ARRL Study Guide and Q&A Every questions on the test I took was in the BOOK! NOT VERY HARD all I need to do was to learn about the tech subject matter and went down and took the test. Passed with 80% EASY EASY TO DO!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Congrats!

[@joeplumber1337]

If you want to find online resources for ham, search any radio term and add the word elmer to your search. Or just search ham elmer.

[@Jimmyzb36]

Got my General today 7/27/19. KN4UXO My wife got her Technician today!!

[@MaxxVelocity]

Be great if we could get links to the rest of the series; way too many playlists on the channel to sift through.