Huntsville Hamfest Was Great, Here are my thoughts.

[@K6ARK]

Great wrap-up, Josh, and thanks for the kind words. I had a blast. Once it cools down a bit, we should go activate Smith Mtn once and for all.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks again Adam. I feel like I need to do alot of walking to get back into shape for Smith Mt.

[@K6ARK]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse so you're saying we should bring the buddi-hex up there...

[@M0IDW]

Really like this type of video Josh, with you doing a chat overview, works really well

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@Screamingtut]

That military chair is if I'm not mistaken is for someone to sit and run a crank generator that was in that big green box at the top WWII vintage

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I think you're right!

[@km6qxe776]

That was my thought was a hand crank dynamo. I think is should have offset handles that look like bicycle pedles.

[@joeandverna9575]

And the SCR-578 “Gibson Girl” survival radio from WWII.

[@TheRawketLawnchair]

correct, its a old crank generator

[@Martin_PA0KGB]

Correct, it was used to crank up a GRC-9 set.

[@OjiOtaku]

This was well done and fun to watch. Thanks!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@davidmerchant8245]

Thank You for coming to Huntsville. Glad you had a great time. I look forward to seeing you next time with the family. David K4AYK

[@Buzzygirl63]

Man, this looks like it was fun. It's been years since I was at a hamfest, and KZbin wasn't a thing when I first got licensed (early 2000s) but I gotta say, the Millenial generation is killing it when it comes to amateur radio. KEEP DOING what you're doing! Now I have to put the Huntsville Space Museum on my list of places to visit.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks Jackie!

[@vemmaterryj]

Great Videos Josh. thank you 73

[@AI4QT]

Always enjoy attending the Huntsville Hamfest.-- one of the best. 73 de AI4QT

[@KB0OTY]

I'm from Alabama so that rocket rest stop is a regular part of my life when I go see the folks.

[@gregembury3510]

A great show, glad I attended, and it was great seeing the KZbin bunch there. Thanks !

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you for watching!

[@stevearrowood7430]

As best I remember, that's a PRC radio series generator, hand cranked for the old Korean War era. Had to jump(parachute) one of those into an exercise once. An 8 man A team of super fit guys took turns cranking that thing for 2 min. apiece for 45 min. to get a half charge on 1 battery. Was hoping I'd never see one again. I remember puking on my third turn, they are soooooo hard to crank!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

OH man, that sounds intense.

[@K5YVY]

Touch lamps, line jumper shout out, wild Adams, wild Jason’s lol. Great video Josh! Can’t wait to do it again🎉

[@seanjuth]

13:23 HEY there I am! Hope to see you back in Huntsville again!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I will be back!

[@JP-tl8rr]

The green seat was part of that unit which is a hand crank generator, it had a handle crank on each side of the unit at the top and you would sit on the seat facing the unit, grab the handles and crank away the way someone that is a paraplegic would on a recombinant bike.

[@vincei4252]

Awesome! Thanks for the highlight's. Looks like you all had a wonderful awesome time. K6ARK looks awesome too!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

He DOES look awesome.

[@pilotboi69]

that mb1 was really cool!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I agree!

[@don_n5skt]

Thanks again for getting the DTMF question answered. I appreciate and I am using it a lot. 705 and Allstar are a great combination.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Nice!

[@butterbean4195]

im glad you had a good hotel. i was so pissed about mine. days inn and suites Huntsville on university Blvd. total dump, so bad ive emailed corporate. but loved the hamfest and so far not feeling like my face is going to drop off. that military chair was a hand cranked generator to power radios and field phones

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Looks like you had a great time. Wish I could have gone.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Next time!

[@mattquince6508]

Great video, it was a fun time.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheNoCodeTech]

TeamReplay for the win. Love this video. very cool.

[@donwilbanks2226]

I love Huntsville and this year missed it like an amputee misses his lost leg. I've never been in the HSV terminal since I'm only a 6 hour drive but I love the passenger drop off and pick up area. Basically angle parking between arrivals & departures. I picked up the 2019 YHOTY at the airport. So convenient, efficient design. AE5DW.

[@miken8yo4]

Great video Josh. It was awesome to meet you and everyone else, looking forward to doing it again. Also, sorry I photobombed the shot of the youtubers 😆

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You’re great man. No need to apologize!!

[@RicSpivey]

I saw my girlfriend in the shot with the KZbinrs panel! I WAS sitting on my backpack for a little bit because I was in the back and short lol

[@thuff3207]

I would agree this was not handled correctly. Typically if her pump fails due to RFI its at a specific frequency not at every frequency. There are some exceptions that could have more frequencies effecting is something is acting like a diode. The consultant did not say what was causing the problem just put out a broad statement that any frequency could be the issue. The pump should be scanned to find the offending frequency then sent back to the manufacturer to test and redesign. This is a medical device and it is required to operate with RFI. Your point on the other frequencies is correct and should be considered.

[@Inkling777]

The chair and crank is probably a hand-crank generator system. One downside of such systems is finding a comfortable way to crank.

[@k8xg615]

I got to Huntsville every year for the NASA student High Power Rocket Launch, SLP/USLI. And I have worked HF in that very same hotel on the 8th floor just fine. Also worked well SOTA on the nearby 15mins away Monte Sano

[@JohnTBlock]

"What is this chair?" Never seen a military hand-crank radio generator before? Think Coast Watchers, playing a deadly game of 'hide and Seek' w/ the Japanese in the Pacific....

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’ve read all about coast watchers! Just never had the chair described 😅

[@ricniblos1029]

Agree. I was going to post the answer but John got it first. The chair is where the Army Private will sit facing the dynamo to power the radio by hand while the radio man is trying to make contact. 73.

[@chadbruce8534]

Didnt realize my man jason was such a little guy. Like a little teddy bear

[@ik04]

That chair thing is a hand cranked generator station.

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks

[@W4UWC]

Nice Intro!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@jackK5FIT]

Chair thing is a part of a hand crank generator. K5FIT

[@frankwc0o]

Please let there be a ham convention here in Los Angeles!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

There is a Hamfest, kinda. This Saturday is the W6TRW swapmeet in Redondo Beach. I'll be there bright and early 7:00am (hopefully)! Check it out. w6trw.com/

[@frankwc0o]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Thanks for reminding me. I've been going since 1990. It sure has changed. Even though its technically a ham swap meet, it's nothing like Huntsville. I'll say hello if I see you. :)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’m hoping since it’s been so long there will be lots of ham radio gear.

[@frankwc0o]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Good point. There are always good finds early in the morning. But, bring CASH!!!

[@BrantleySmithNC]

Sounds like a fantastic time :) thanks for your efforts. K4LSM.

[@scottbennett847]

Hate I missed you there

[@drillkjh]

OMG a touch lamp!!! You are cursed.

[@RicSpivey]

THAT'S n8yo that smears everyone in the ft8offs? He kills

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

That is him!

[@KB0OTY]

I'm going to make a honest effort to go next year.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You should!

[@nctplarry]

I decided NOT to attend the Huntsville Hamfest this year, mainly due to the well-known increase in the proliferation of COVID Delta variant. Being over 70 and somewhat immuno-compromised, I felt it was the "adult mature" thing to stay home so I could enjoy more ham radio fun in the future. As I watched the video, I was concerned about the number of people not wearing masks. Although I am fully vaccinated, I still mask up when I have to go shopping. And, I certainly would have worn a mask at the hamfest out of compassion for others, as well as myself. So, don't hate on me, but that's just my feeling. Hate rolls right off of me. :-) 73 de NN5O

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Hi Larry. I share many of your feels. I was often on camera with a mask off but attempting to distance myself. I did have a mask on for most of my time on the floor as seen in my live streams. Stay safe and 73.

[@Screamingtut]

but the buddistick pro is still not out. I know bud W3FF he created the buddipole is a friend of mine. he asked how I knew about the hex beam and the buddistick pro. I told him I got friends who test them for Chris

[@mattquince6508]

Chris says next week for the BSP. He is waiting for parts. The hex is a parts problem too, they are waiting for parts.

[@texaslarry1048]

You can send some of the free stuff that vendors GAVE you to me. I am not picky what it is. 😆

[@SDWNJ]

Shame on Josh for not asking if the Windows 10 radio can run Crysis.

[@toxicwaste473]

8 ads in 18 minutes, seriously?

[@garrysekelli6776]

Wasn't Dulles the guy who killed Kennedy in Dallas? Before the airport was named after him? Asking for a friend.

[@safetyharborfirearms]

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