How To Every Day Carry Your Ham Radio HT

[@lpark8]

Best KZbin channel ever. Has me taking notes and searching terms and websites every time. Packed with information but also fun and lighthearted 💥💥💥😎🙏👍

[@bgufford]

Complete newbie to Ham. I'm watching and reading and following you to try and put all this together so I can make informed decisions. Thank you!

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

The Wilderness Protocol is absolutely fascinating! Even in Eastern GA there's areas with no cell signal, or there's blackouts from bad weather, definitely will be observing it when I get my license!

[@budseltz340]

Sent over from Trex Arms. Your channel is awesome. Just a 2A guy looking to get more prepared for this crazy world. Thanks for the info.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Awesome! Those Trex guys are awesome!

[@skm9420]

T rex, rex reviews, field craft, Daddy thumb, ect... There all good

[@arikjohnson412]

Same here... gun guy who wants to prep for SHTF comms after letting my old ham radio license lapse 25 years ago - got my old Basic license mid-80s in middle school (KA9RJH was my old callsign) which was CW-only back then... I hear it’s kinduva forgotten art these days...? Anyhow think more about use cases and scenarios for those of us fearful mainstream comms may go away around Election Day.

[@theleveretts4179]

I was looking at the G43 (Huge Glock fanboy) and was at our LGS filling out paperwork for one... then asked to see a Springfield Hellcat on a whim... QUICKLY snatched it up! Fit my hand better, comes with a compact AND extended mag, almost double the mag capacity, has a light rail and far superior sights (in my opinion). Been carrying it ever since and do not wish for a second I had stuck to the G43.

[@N4EJM]

Just got the N9TAX Slim Jim J Pole. Great antenna. EDC is G26 w/TLR-6 and FT3D. Speaking of .357, I had a S&W 686 with 4” barrel. Wish I still had that one.

[@o2bnov0307]

When I'd be at a restaurant....especially fast food places...and put the HT on the table. Fellow hams would (occasionally) stop by to say hello. Also, had a magnetic bumper sticker made for one car (and put a sign in the rear window in another car) letting people know that I'm monitoring 146.52 Simplex. It has yielded QSOs!!

[@bufordt.justice1539]

I EDC my FNX and FNP ACP .45 every time I leave the house. Bigger works just fine for me!!

[@hikaru-live]

A little note on the FT-70, it can run entirely on external power using its internal charging port. While I do have two batteries for it, I am also building a USB battery bank adapter for it, which allows me throwing my 70Wh battery bank at it.

[@leeharrell67]

I just watched this stream again today. I had so much fun watching the derailment I started with my G19 EDC super chat that I became a Patron again today after being gone for about a year. 73

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Lmao cheers!

[@margaqrt]

Hoshnasi you've got a finger on the pulse of the ham youth.

[@bdm1000]

My first EDC (just got it), is a Yaesu FT-65R which accompanies my LCP II.

[@notsure7874]

The chance for damage / loss increases with the cost of the radio - I'm convinced of this. I've never lost or physically damaged a Baofeng. I've had them break, but that's just the nature of a cheap radio. I bought a vx-6r and EVERY TIME I've taken it out, I have to hunt it down!

[@sfpulley]

I EDC a Wouzon KG-UVD1P with the battery eliminator cig. lighter cord in my work truck. The program memories will drop and the radio will default to factory if left unpowered for too long. Keep a standard battery on it when stored. I keep a backup of the program freqs. in KG-UV Commander, or you can use CHIRP.

[@motonut007]

Really liked the Morris code work at the end of the chat. First time breaking down the code. Made it 80% through before loosing my place. Hahaha

[@bufordt.justice1539]

I EDC my FNX and FNP ACP .45 every time I leave the house. Bigger works just fine for me!!

[@Blue-Collar-Radio]

Great video Josh! I EDC a G30sf (short frame, double stack .45 ) and a Yaesu 70d. Thanks for everything man!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Congrats bro! Thanks for all the support!

[@TheButterZone]

45:48 I like how the chroma key makes the FT2DR look like a hollow radio with a window.

[@jayhall4064]

I do EDC a full size 1911 daily. go bag with 72 hours equipment

[@streetchicken5738]

Missed the live show but caught the replay on 2x speed. Also passed Tech today 7/20! No gear yet but your shows get me thinking. I'll try the General in 3-4 weeks and pick a HT after that. PS - I'm in San Diego so I'll look you up at the San Diego HAMBOREE / SWAPMEET 8/24. Until then THX for your time and efforts.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Awesome! Congrats! Yes. Please come say hi!

[@SigSoftNC]

Very informative and inclusive video. Thanks for posting. I've learned to carry my FT-3DR now along with my Glock 42, while I'm hiking and cycling. I'd love to find a quality BT ear piece. My PowerBeats Pro are great but they don't pair with my radio. You'd love that Glock 42 by the way; lightweight, accurate, easy to conceal, and powerful enough.

[@mumi009]

My shack is a two man motorcycle tent in the middle of an olive grove. My equipment is inside the tent. I sit outside and do my thing. I am looking forward to a more permanent structure in the near future.

[@n6pud]

Really enjoy your videos. Just passed the test yesterday. Now I await

[@wild-radio7373]

Thank you SO MUCH for showing me the morse code tool at the end♡ You are a bad ass :)

[@mad_hatty]

The UV-5R "None of the features, none of the cost," killed me 😂

[@mickedymackedymarkedy8729]

This was a great video. Definitely did not know that APRS was that powerful, and I'll be looking to get that when it's time to upgrade my HT

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Awesome. That was my goal. I’m glad it helped!

[@blackopmanners]

Last night's stream was a lot of fun, I can barely remember what it was about:)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Lol

[@TintagelEmrys]

When I am driving, I typically make a call on .52 after every song. Between tracks, pause and make a call. I find it works well to remind me, but also spaces it out a bit so I'm not just spamming it

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thats a pretty good process.

[@akimboslice03]

Just came across you today. You are a great face for the hobby thanks for the videos! God bless

[@MidwestAdventureTeam]

I try real hard to watch this channel. But i just get so distracted when we are talking about a topic and pause every minute to read a commentary thank you to every donation. wish we could get through the topic first then maybe leave the board open for conversation after.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Half of my videos are non-live focused and shorter videos. Check them out, I assume you'll like the focus more. Regarding the longer shows, they're recorded live and people like the interaction. Thats the point of them specifically.

[@johnroberts6695]

I already carry a knife and flashlight. My wife carries the cell phone. Don't know that I'd have much use for a HT. But if I drove out in the mountains, yeah, I'd carry one.... As for handy talkies, Josh, I would _very much_ like to see you spearhead a drive to have the FCC designate two frequencies, one in UHF and one in VHF, as emergency frequencies. In cases where cell phones become dead. Then, with emergency frequencies, one with an inexpensive radios can easily communicate with helicopter and airplane pilots. These frequencies need not be dedicated, which is the beauty of it. Just designate the frequencies. Let people continue to use them if desired (the more ears on them the better), just designate them for emergency use. If they have to break every 15 minutes for 45 seconds, fine. But we need them, and you have considerable influence. It could save lives...nay, it _would_ save lives. Then carrying radios would make more sense.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Often carrying a radio isn’t to help yourself, but to help others. For instance using the wilderness protocol. Regarding your request to define a shared frequency. I’m unsure of that is possible or not. It’s a good question.

[@taklebury]

In the UK my edc is an fw3a flashlight, vx7r, and when I think I can get away with it a butter knife.... You think California is bad...

[@michaelt.9372]

I carry my APX8000 daily. It’s a big one but i love it.

[@jeffb5781]

Thank you as always Josh!

[@wordwalker3]

The best belt clip is a Maxpedition radio holster!!!!

[@stridermt2k]

This was a good one Josh. Tons of really good information! Thanks!

[@robertoellison348]

I AM RE- WATCHING THIS VIDEO ON 08-07-2020-19:32HRS........ GOOD VIDEO.......

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

6:15 Absolutely DO recommend the Bug-A-Salt guns! They're so much fun and sometimes more effective than a swatter.

[@lua-nya]

I thought it was "bug assault".

[@stephens1950]

FT-70 w/Wires-X is great EDC!

[@RynardMooreVstar1]

Yep, agreed...

[@claytonsanchez5264]

My EDC swaps between my Baofeng BF-A58 and my TYT MD-2017 depending on what I'm doing.

[@Malagent]

My EDC is a GLOCK 30s - an HT is secondary.

[@Adjustah]

Managed to get a Yaesu VX-3R which slips easily into a pocket and I can usually hit our local repeater from most locations with the standard rubber duck. 73 VP9AD

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Those are cool!

[@VinlandAlchemist]

Hey, I completely appreciate your everything - keep up the kickass stuff! Question; the ABREEEEE antenna... basically, like you said, sort of like those "slap bracelets" - just out of curiosity, d'ya suppose it might be more than possible to MacGyver something similar and compatible from a woodworker's tape measure? I'm very much into "Homebrew" radio *anything*, so I'm very interested in your input on this - any thoughts? Might the answer be as simple as I suspect? Thanks in advance, and keep up the awesome stuff you do! Thanks and greetings, from a lone, Nordic/Native-American Métis, from Nagoya, Japan! :)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yeah. Google “tape measure yagi”

[@VinlandAlchemist]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Hey, thanks! Quite a lot of info! :)

[@donsugg4048]

Studying for my license right now

[@sv7gbi.744]

I edc a TYT 2017, a nitecore flashlight, a leatherman multytool, a pocket knife and an xdm 9 mm.73

[@bruehlt]

Going to admit - first radio was the Baofeng. Have a TH-D74, but the Baofeng goes in the get home bag due to the fact that the extended battery lasts forever, and it's rugged as hell!

[@bruehlt]

Also - the only real plus with Bluetooth on the TH-D74 is that you can use the TNC via bluetooth, which is fantastic, but not really using audio via a headset.

[@andymattson]

I got the AA Battery pack, charge batteries with my Goal Zero, and it can go all day on a charge.

[@user-zp3pw9wd4s]

I've got more bags than my wife for the exact same reasons too!

[@phtevenmolz5030]

G19.5 with a few upgrades and a BF-F8HP here.

[@ChiP2sumP]

I have only one problem with HAM radio....CAN NOT GET TESTED LOCALLY!!! or so it seems when I look for the next test in my area, and then of course there is the fact that I am unable to run around to various places as I am limited in my mobility...sigh, I knew I should have gotten my license about 40 years ago.

[@MrWhaatay]

40 years ago you had to know the information and not just memorize the answers. You also needed morse code.

[@randysnair02]

Thanks for everything you do

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you for watching!

[@maytronix7201]

My wife took my bug a-salt away from me. Apparently I tend to over-season the house

[@Marty48034]

The CW at the end, makes that seem kinda, doable. (I only missed 1 break. Woot!)

[@tsol438]

I wish I'd known about this channel when I first got my tech license. I went to my first and last club meeting. Never went back. I wasn't very welcomed. Sadly if you're not an older chubby guy they just don't include you in anything. I saw no reason to go back. Never found anyone to get advice from. I ended up practically giving up getting good at it. The guy in charge of the club now is an old instructor of mine who raked me over the coals for asking a question once in class. So now I definitely won't go to any of the meetings. He was only there for the check. He wouldn't help his students. He had 3 favorites and they were the only ones that got help.

[@isaacstiles5710]

I dont want to flaunt my wealth but my EDC is a 9mm HiPoint and a UV5R Beofeng!

[@angryguy714]

Isaac Stiles hahaha...no shame bro! Some other people can can’t get a 9mm they sport 22lr and think they are high and mighty. Lol 😆

[@ralphmitchell3435]

Mine is a 9 mm and UV5R. I don't look at it as a reflection of wealth ,but a sign of fiscal responsibility .

[@joboring8397]

32:05 I absolutely LOVE the P365!

[@surveysy7561]

HI, I enjoy your videos and subscribed and even bought T-shirt from your place. I have one experienced issue today. In my local net area, I hear from all members, but they can't hear me even though I am transmitting (as I see red light, when I am transmitting). So, I am puzzled why is that I can hear from all of them but no one could hear me, why?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Generally radios can hear better than that can transmit. Try again standing outside and standing with open spaces between you and the repeater. Consider upgrading your antenna too. Or, you may not have the PL tone and offset programmed to activate your repeater

[@softsmoken]

g43 is the single stack...you can get an 80% g43 single stack lower and make it yourself :)

[@clovenbeast5183]

Lol it was like half the price of my smartphone yeah it hurts a little but it's such a great toy

[@sanangelo7926]

My EDC is a g19, MT UTX 70, and ft-3dr

[@billsbullets]

Josh. I love this channel and just tried to sign up for Patreon? Why no Patreon? You had the best videos back in that day with the prepping channel.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I do have a Patreon. It should be linked in the description

[@billsbullets]

Ham Radio Crash Course I was looking for ham radio crash course... it’s under Hoshnasi for Patreon.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

BTW, good to see you again!

[@brucewarren5248]

Have you considered doing a video with just the substantive material? I think it would be well received.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I do, once or twice a week. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@brucewarren5248]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I meant relative to Every Day Carry Your Ham Radio HT

[@fin_jan]

Why EDC? I mean really... What is there to do with the radio on a typical day, when there is no zombie apocalypse?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Talk to people. Send emails. Etc.

[@rodrigomazzola]

I would love to have an HT Cellphone combo...

[@texasstealthcamper8139]

DMR and Starlink will change everything. 😎

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I don’t think I understand what you mean by everything. 😬

[@texasstealthcamper8139]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse It was meant in a good way. We already have a strong reliable ground network of Internet connections both physical and mobile access points and soon with Starlink….high speed satellite Internet connectivity will be available for all…..everywhere and at all times 24/7/365. Who knows what other services they may offer once all everything is ready. Digital radio will provide very redundant communication means. Thanks for all that you do! Great work! W5SWX , 73

[@softsmoken]

tyt uv390 belt clip was very nice

[@ynoT_63]

Love my Bug-A-Salt!

[@andymattson]

I Have one,, Great weapon

[@kd2rdhlarry571]

Josh, I’m looking for a desktop computer for my shack. I have a Mac laptop for other stuff, I have chirp on my computer at work but, now I’m stepping into DMR and the computer at work won’t do it. (I don’t have the authority to instal the software for my UV-380) next logical step is buy a desktop for home. Can you mention at some point what one should look for in a computer (to run Windows 10) for the shack plus everyday general use. No gaming , not LINUX , not a raspberry pi , like something a guy can walk into Best Buy , Walmart, bj’s and buy. Or on amazon

[@blackopmanners]

Two years ago I bought a $250 Walmart Windows 10 machine for my 3D printers and Arduino projects. I still use it, and it has successfully installed and ran every ham radio program I've thrown at it. HRD, WSJT, two DMR radio programming software, RT systems software, FT-70, Chirp, really old Windows XP morse code software, etc. The computer works great, but it is a little bit slow. I'm really happy with what I got for the price.

[@kd2rdhlarry571]

Thanks so basically the average off the shelf computer will handle all I need. Good to know. I wasn’t sure if there was anything specific I would want to have for future expansion of my HAM-ness. KD2RDH

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Nothing in ham radio really requires any power aside from running an sdr.

[@andymattson]

I use Linux Mint19.2 for my HAM radio Programming needs. It just works, and it comes with Chirp.

[@clovenbeast5183]

I can't help but think when I look at it that they cut like an inch off or maybe two like the proportions and everything it's an HT cut in half lol

[@Scott-lz3pp]

FT-60 both transmits and receives 2m and 70 cm. No commercial reception, but some extended receive. And it is bulletproof! I have a gait problem, and fall sometimes, and I fell on top of this radio onto the sidewalk while taking a...walk. It got scratched-up fairly badly, but still works fine. When I still had a job, I bought four of these, as they were very inexpensive, and the later ones even came with their own drop-in chargers! (Lost 2, 1 in living room, 1 in bedroom). You really cannot go wrong with this radio. My one complaint is that some things are too complicated; I have to look at the manual every time I need to block a channel from scan, and I am a nuclear engineer with an IQ of 142, so I doubt if I am the only one who thinks this. Anywho...73, KB5AVP OH, and the AA battery holder, which holds 8 AA cells, lets you xmit with all 5 watts. I always buy the drop-in quick chargers and the AA battery packs, for "just in case".

[@benushaft8069]

Have you done a video for the Baofeng UV-9R?

[@petethepatriotamerica9130]

I wish he would

[@GTGallop]

I'm only 18 minutes in this morning but I have to step away and run errands - Will finish the video later. But........ Just a question. How do you avoid the "Nerd" label carrying a radio around? Also - I'm usually rolling around open carrying or concealed carrying. I don't want to give the impression that I'm a police officer, security guard, or anyone even remotely affiliated with law enforcement. Does anyone else have that concern?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Oh man. I don’t think anything can minimize that other than put it in a bag?

[@wild-radio7373]

Wonderful video! Thank you :) 🤜👍🤛♡♡♡

[@bereadyeveryday6764]

I watched this one again last night, as I'm trying to decide which radio to EDC (Currently a Baofeng GT-5R, but considering at Wouxun KG-UV9P or Yaesu FT-65R) and you brought up a question that I've been wondering about a lot. Do you just load the VHF / UHF Simplex frequencies at the top of your radio, or do you break it out to include the entire group of simplex frequencies for your area? We don't have a ton of traffic on simplex, based on my monitoring around town, but I agree that it should be first on my channel list. Just not sure how far to take that. So, how do you implement that?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I just place 2m & 70cm simplex calling frequency.

[@thebigdogg1701]

My edc is a g20 and uv-5r+

[@davidwalsh2327]

Brother if you could please be so kind as to recommend a great study guide I can use for my TECH Lic. At this point once I get something up and running if only to learn proper protocol. What do you recamend for me?

[@havefun2952]

How can these radios substitute cell phones? I mean, how can I call someone who doesn't have a ham radio?

[@SteveFlanigan]

I am studying for my Technician license and enjoy watching your videos. What is the music you play during the beginning of the vids?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It’s my buddies music. Sonic D. soundcloud.com/sncd

[@KQ4JHQ]

My everyday carry is a SW 637 38 special

[@jamestheeggplant5446]

I like this channel but to be honest I feel as someone new to radio I would benefit more from a set up like the gun channels more than a podcast set up.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Idk what you mean. I have short videos and long videos. Check out the first playlist on my channel.

[@blackr0se]

the rewatchability with the livers stream are not good. there is just tooo much distractions with the donations. please re-edit these videos without all the side tangents for better viewing.

[@NateSail82]

"This is D-Star country boyyyy" Thick country twang w/attitude. Old fudds are exactly why I quit messing w/ham 2 years ago and sold my gear. Getting a FT3DR solely for my get home bag and emergency stuff. Have no interest in listening to 80 year old dudes talk about their shacks and ole ladies all day. 3DR is definitely overkill for what I need but the color touchscreen sold me I hate learning a bunch of button combos and deep menu patterns and I make enough money to splurge on convenience.

[@donaldhiles_k9sgz428]

Great video. Thanks.

[@pat3034]

So do we need a special licence for CEDC? Concealed every day carry ...lol

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Only 2a

[@brentjohnson6654]

Pat haha, maybe have to go to concealed carry classes too? Lol

[@matthewpepperl]

i have not gotten my license yet but i have some radios i use to monitor (yaesu ft60r motorola xpr6550 baofeng uv82) i plan on getting my license as soon as possible but this pandemic has made that a little annoying i also hope to learn cw as well

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Go to www.hamstudy.org/sessions

[@davidwp5761]

Can I use a solar charger in the field on my bao feng 5r?

[@nicholasbuckley3842]

Sure. There’s a USB cable that can plug into the charger. If you can get a solar panel that converts to USB you’re set

[@tefoxmx]

Is my FAA airframe and power plant license good as ham license.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

No. You need an amateur radio license.

[@fillmoreranger634]

FT-60 is dual band. You said single band?

[@coldshoemedia4463]

My edc is a high point and a boefang

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Sure, I carry every day, not a radio. That is what the vehicle is for dual band and soon to be HF as well.

[@begooglybegrudged8070]

Kind sir, Would you say that the 1.) BaoFeng UV-S9 Plus 2.) BAOFENG GT-3TP Mark-III Are as good or better than the UV-5R? I'm looking to buy/collect 3 or 4 of these radios. One will be kept in my car for emergency use, the others will be kept as spares, or should I just purchase (3) UV-5R's

[@gblan]

They make a relatively hi tech device but can't add simple, up to date Bluetooth capability. Pathetic.

[@jordanmatte1144]

G30 and FT3DR

[@applejacks971]

I was hoping you were gonna recognize David Jerauld and his $2.00. Skipped him and went to Ryan :(

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I did in the last stream 👍

[@skunked42]

I mean if you budget is 30 bucks for a radio and you donate $2..and you had to chide him for it....

[@TheLarry113]

Hi Josh your doing a great Job on the videos Larry from Largo fl. Kj4lcj

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks i appreciate you watching!

[@safety86]

Great video!

[@TopShelfTennis]

what are the frequencies you program? would you mind sharing? I'm trying to setup my new HT - 2m/70cm Simplex - local repeaters - NOAA - FRS - ? Thank you, 73

[@lmaoroflcopter]

How to every day carry your HT. 1. Buy a HT. 2. Charge its battery 3. Turn it on 4. Put it in your pocket. 5. Use it.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Hmm, seems simple enough. So you just take it out the box, charge it, turn it on, put in pocket? No tuning simplex frequencies or loading memories? Me thinks your method maybe too basic.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse why do you need to store simplex freqs or program it? It's Everyday Carry. Technically you could skip steps 2 and 3. But no. No you don't need to program memories. You can simply tune to the appropriate frequency whilst you carry it, every day.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

@@lmaoroflcopter That is illogical for the number of repeaters or frequencies one person may want to operate. Further, remembering multiple frequencies, offsets and tones of a given repeater seems like a pointless burden someone some simply wanting to EDC their radio. And to reply now to an obvious response you may have. Multiple repeaters and simplex frequencies may be needed for multiple nets and meet-ups a person would want to participate in a given week.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I feel that you're overcomplicating matters regarding EDC. One does not *need* to program any repeaters or simplex frequencies in order to EDC it. Being completely straight with you now, those activities would fall under basic operation of the radio which i'd suggest is probably something one should be familiar with prior to lugging a HT around with them.

[@marca90210]

feels more like advertisements

[@dankernuggets7]

I also get my radio in to Disney World no problem.

[@locotico71]

South Florida here

[@The4594223]

Josh, question on the VGC VR-N7500 android app radio. I see aprs and cw capabilities can u find more on zello ability