Understanding Ham Radio and its Role In Survival

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It was great fun making this video. Thanks!

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

We enjoyed having you man! Looking forward to having you back soon!

[@noneyabusiness6957]

Ham Radio Crash Course what’s the best book to study for beginners ham radio ??

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Dan Cote anything from Gordon West.

[@varymena61]

I saw this video in July and my husband and I started studying in August. Tonight he passed the Technician and General exams and I passed the Technician. Thank you for putting up this video as we would never have done gotten into Ham radio without it. I also got my GMRS license and HT GMRS radios for rest of my family. We really appreciate both of you!

[@davecortez8691]

Thanks I’m working on my ham radio test now. I’ve seen this guy on KZbin before he’s great! I really appreciate all your stuff here life is changed for me over the past five years ( Parkinson’s ) but still trying to hang onto the things I can still do. I appreciate your KZbin site Mike

[@Toms2ATime]

I am taking my Tech and General Operator tests on Monday after taking a class through the local extension. I would encourage anyone interested to get in touch with your local HAM Club to find classes and events - it's amazing what you can pick up from guys who have been HAMs for most of their lives.

[@cwr8618]

your testing didn't get shut down?

[@Toms2ATime]

@@cwr8618 It did, actually. When I wrote that post it hadn't been cancelled yet, and we were hopeful that the panicked morons would leave it alone for our last session/test. And of course they didn't

[@cwr8618]

@@Toms2ATime sonuva, man I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps if we bug folks enough they'll figure something out...

[@toofunny4986]

well good luck when you can take it.! another great skill is to learn how to build your own antennas.... i learned alot in my club from the elmers who would go to home depot with little money and build antennas from 15-20 dollars worth of parts.

[@cwr8618]

@@toofunny4986 totally. i love projects so looking forward to learning how to work with radios/antennas

[@jakelonganbach]

Happy to see this collab. I’ve been a ham since 2012. Comms are huge

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Awesome! It’s such an essential skill!

[@JACathcart5181]

Thanks so much Josh and Fieldcraft Survival. I watched one of these videos last night and immediately purchased my first radio (a BaoFeng BF-F8HP). I will be listening immediately and soon be receiving my license.

[@nrspence8258]

Good to see what some of those radios look like after hearing about them on the podcast.

[@elolo4691]

Thanks man, I just listened to the podcast episode with Josh and it was so good. Honestly grateful for you guys right now! Keep up the fire!

[@anthonycampo490]

May God bless you for going above and beyond to teach people like myself on communication especially when communication goes down I'm a 1-day year old baby when it comes to this all the knowledge I can get is a blessing

[@samlankford5624]

Thank you for posting this video! Been a video I've been looking for, for a while now

[@michaelgee7509]

Been following his channel for awhile! Glad to see he is helping fieldcraft survival

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

It was awesome having him out, great guy!

[@BoHunter2010]

I noticed you didn’t mention GMRS radios which also do FRS frequencies in addition to high power frequencies. They can reach up to around 20 miles line of sight. This is probably a good option for many people. I applied for a license and received it within 24 hours with my call sign. So now I can transmit up to about 20 miles with my $85 radios from Walmart. License fee was $70 for 10 years. No studying or test to pass.

[@scriptorium-in-candelight]

You make me feel more psychologically safe..u r very knowledgable and when they said contagion ....I realized that your home is the people in the grocery store....so having a radio for communications is probably important :)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Daemon aoides yup!

[@Pal3rid3r67]

Great Intel. Much love and respect to the Tribe.

[@catguta]

This is the video that started it for me. I was looking to get a shortwave receiver-because I missed the one I had twenty years before, but lost. KZbin suggested this video in my search in early August of 2020. Later that day, I learned the current solar cycle had all but killed shortwave listening. I watched the video again, and by late September had my first HT, and my Technician’s license. Thanks, Fieldcraft and Josh. This is so much more fun than I imagined. 73s (and .357 magnums). KI5KWG

[@munky984]

I’ve learned so much from this channel. Probably the most useful channel I’ve seen! 🇺🇸

[@0megaJB]

Thanks for posting this and the podcast. I'm pretty technical but coms are almost like another language that I never understood. This made it a little less confusing.

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Awesome! That was the goal, Josh is a subject matter expert.

[@boogingtonthunderwood8969]

I just got into hamming and grabbed 2 Yaesu HT’s, an FT-65R/E and an FT1XDR/DE and Diamond whip antennae. I’m guessing that once I get my tech license, it’ll be awhile before that FT1XD’s even gonna be powered up. Haha Lawd, I have so much to learn! I just subscribed to your channel, Josh, so thanks in advance for all of my upcoming education.

[@driver55]

Thanks Josh and Glover for your help and knowledge.

[@lianalehua7424]

Nice preso, Josh. Emcomm is so important, especially in a grid down situation. The ability to communicate goes deep when you cell towers are down. I’m a licensed ham and follow Josh. He really knows his stuff. Thanks!

[@marshallness8874]

Mike, I was listening to your podcast with Josh regarding this subject and wanted to shed some tight on how the EMCOMM works. (My apologies if you figured this out already.) When you respond to a larger emergency that has a number of responders, one person sets up a base to communicate with all the responders via UHF/VHF (short range, reliable audio) and also has an HF rig to get the word out beyond the area of the incident. Think of a wild fire that takes out all landlines and cell towers in an area and you need to coordinate with EMS-hospital 30 miles away outside a valley. The APRS radios for the responders is great for keeping track of your team in an unfamiliar area to get the most accurate information quickly. 73 Marshall

[@nowherespecial6780]

Very cool a must have for preparedness just ordered my own comms

[@Delivers92130]

I was wondering when you'll get to this. Thank you! From a fellow Extra.

[@EoWKen]

I have had that GoalZero solar panel and I returned it to Costco because it wasn’t enough power to even charge my cell phone. Everyone make sure you test these things out properly with everything you might need them for, and not just wait for an emergency and rely on it to work.

[@carlosfernandez1]

Like a lot communication and I have CB, Ham radios like Baofeng (6 of them) but my use and understanding is very slim. Keep trying and looking for seminars but here in Puerto Rico isn't a big practice. Anyway, I like your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Let me tell you...when the bombing in Nashville knocked out communications for a lot of people, for days, that changed my perception of a need for backup communications.

[@danbrownlegalbooks]

Glad to see you in the ham radio world - AA0CB

[@janiceemery2008]

Thank you Josh, I love this video and have learned even more about ham radios. Thank you Jan

[@zackalvey2822]

Hey! I've noticed quite a few people are concerned about the price of ham radio equipment. I have Yaesu and Icom gear but I also have 5 Baofeng HTs. The quality isnt the same but they are still rugged little radios. Amazon has a special on UV-5Rs where you get 2 batteries for the HT, the radio and a charger for around $35 USD. I dont use them often but they work perfectly fine and I think it's a great and cheap way to get into ham radio! Maybe if you dont have a video on these cheaper radios you could do a video?

[@zackalvey2822]

Added caveat. I realize you talk about Baofeng here but again I think that people are sometimes scared away by the price of the radios. If you are serious about survival gear, ect, $35-$50 isnt that bad for comms.

[@friedrice9535]

I like my YUASU VX-6R. It has three bands, and it is submersible.

[@slik560]

Got the technician's license & a GMRS license - still struggling with the GMRS radio I've started with but your summary makes the ham entry-level a little clearer. Thanks. [Trying to find a decent radio NOT made in China is a real challenge. :) ]

[@bmaxse]

Did you find any?

[@jonathangange]

More fieldcraft content!

[@2901nc]

Awesome. Very clear. Appreciate the graphics.

[@cwr8618]

would've been cool to start with some sort of intro on dude's background and qualification on the subject, what brought him to shoot the vid (besides monetary) etc. maybe even a prac app or running through a few scenarios

[@cwr8618]

also frs, gmrs, ham, etc differences

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Make sure you check out part 2 of the series. Josh asked not to put out any credentials but we will keep this in mind for suture videos

[@cwr8618]

@@fieldcraftsurvival roger that

[@LTHuddonDesignOfficial]

Words from a simple man God bless you sir!

[@DaMediaGuyProductions]

Great video. Beautiful background. Good research and debate on these gun control issues. Sound was a little echoey. Overall a good high quality video.

[@dogethboyeth3927]

Ok, I'm sold on Coms, bye bye bank account. Field Craft Survival has me spending all my dough.

[@DutchmanRadio]

Dogeth Boyeth I recommend getting a Baofeng to start! 25$ and you have a ham radio, then get a nicer antenna! Welcome to the hobby!

[@allenpoindexter1825]

Amazon has a very nice kit for like $58. It contains the radio, 2 batteries, charger, extra long antenna, mike, ear piece. It is light on user guide though. Hook up with someone who knows what they are doing to fill you in.

[@DutchmanRadio]

Allen Poindexter maybe even pick up an Abbree antenna, they have a collapsible 42 inch antenna for under 20$

[@spldrong]

I love comms... kinda my 3rd hobby. One of most favorite things about it is that it really is not very expensive. Just dont try to keep up with the joneses, just buy Chinese stuff.

[@hueyrotorhead]

Build your extra antenna

[@Anthony-kd2tbi]

I'm currently live on 600w solar, soon to be 3600w plus wind. And in the next year or 2 will have up a 2m off grid repeater. 73s, KD2TBI

[@clay10fd13]

Thank you!

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coziii.1829]

My grandpa was WB5JYC.

[@howarama]

Impressed!

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Super knowledgeable guy!

[@sergeyarkhipov781]

Oh sh*t! I love both of your channel!

[@LoneWolf-dv7ul]

I have the same C Crane radio and love it.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Lone Wolf Its a fantastic receiver.

[@seanappelberg568]

I got my ham radio license in high school in 1987-88 in Newport Washington How do I find out if it is still valid

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

I’m afraid it won’t be, the license requires a yearly renewal. However, you don’t have to test just register with your call-sign.

[@toofunny4986]

it will be expired.. actually a Amateur license last 10 years... you can go on the FCC website and do a search for your license. more than likely your old call sign may of be reassigned. a lot has changed with the bands and allocation since that time, so it would be best to restudy and take the test. i just renewed mine on line for the 2nd time. it took less than 5 minutes to do. of course my address and info hadn't changed either.

[@seanappelberg568]

Too Funny thanks for the information I will look into it

[@Delivers92130]

If you're in or near San Diego, Amateur radio tests are free!

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

I live literally miles from nowhere and I can't get any signal from anyone, ever. I can get noaa, but that's it. We are self sufficient mostly, raise our own livestock and grow lots of own food. I have the baofengs, but the closest place to take the license exam is 200 miles away, so that's not an option. Kind of sucks for communicating with people because there're no radio geeks in my area. I'm thinking of making an antenna to mount on our barn.

[@tgbz3301]

Study for the test, ARRL may be looking into online testing soon, Covid...

[@whocares7144]

I would.

[@stewartrv]

Get your ticket and then get a proper mobile or base radio with a good antenna and as you are so far away from everybody you will find it's actually an advantage - electrical noise will be virtually zero! You can talk worldwide from there! In Australia that's all they had for years in the outback till the internet and mobile systems were rolled out everywhere.

[@petergozinya6122]

I’m on a budget and can’t afford a genuine ham radio so I’m researching spam radios.

[@riffedwood5597]

Peter Gozinya reduces sodium?

[@jethrobodine8563]

Im partial to turkey bacon radios

[@KazzArie]

Have you met my buddy Hugh Mungus?

[@DutchmanRadio]

Lmaooooo

[@jorgdahn3736]

I heard the Chinese make great Spam radios.

[@JohnDoe-ff2fc]

Please forgive my ignorance, but do the repeaters atop mountains, etc, still work if the electrical grid goes down?

[@QuietWatcherObserving]

Depends on the power source. Some people have them and make trips to swap batteries or have them rigged to a solar panel.

[@JohnDoe-ff2fc]

@@QuietWatcherObserving Thank you

[@REFIGUY69]

Looking for a good receiver, would like something like the craine but at a lower price point? any recomendations?

[@mrpeterpumpkin48]

Helpful tips. Thank you.

[@BLAM777]

I have the yaesu FT2DR also. That's the one I usually carry.

[@robreke]

what's the best HAM radio to use , to be able to receive info and signals AND transmit, if all the repeaters have been knocked out/ all are down ?

[@journeythroughdarkness]

great video and more importantly very useful information. Strange question, the flag in the background, is it wood, canvas, framed? I like it and would be interested where to get one. Thank you.

[@gopanthers144]

will the BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) work with the goldzero solar panel?

[@tribulationprepper787]

Would an active loop antenna such as an MLA-30 make any of these little receive only radios more useful?

[@MrColton716]

The CB I currently have hooked up to my truck and have it powered up a good bit but so far I have a massive range I'm in ohio and I can pick up and respond clearly to people in Puerto Rico and as far west as texas

[@pederhalverson2591]

I’m sure it has already been asked & answered, but going through others comments isn’t my thing. What is the wire antenna on the Yaesu?

[@paulb7455]

What model is that large Orange tabletop antenna?

[@corwin562]

Great info!!!

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@piecartbox]

Get a UV5R or UV5RA, worth the $20 just as a scanner/NOAA radio but can transmit at 5 Watt!

[@Robbie-sk6vc]

How about, get a license FIRST?

[@slappy1031]

He mentioned replacing the UV3R with a UV5R. I don't think the UV5R is chargeable with the Goal Zero system is it?

[@TTanner1989]

Where can we find our local repeater freqs? And other local first responder freqs?

[@V1KTOR33]

Online. Type in your area and vhf frequency.

[@josephmarcano6354]

I’m in NY I live upstate but work in the city maybe a max 60 mi distance what setup would I need to make comms back home in an emergency situation

[@whitetailrealityoutdoors958]

If you have a set of hand held ham radios is one FCC license per household enough. Or does each person need a license. Surely it’s per house

[@QuietWatcherObserving]

A person with a license can allow someone else to talk if they are physically with the other individual. Since you are talking about a set of them, I assume they all wouldn't be in the same area since then you would be fine with just 1. :) You would need multiple licenses then. The tech test is easy enough if your people are willing to study a bit. If not GMRS is probably the way to go so you can just purchase a license without having them study.

[@cowboy915100]

Love these video’s mike !!!

[@mendozaconsultation]

What's a Gd radio with does options that give you a good distance to be able to reach a long distance

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

A Yaesu 857d enables both local and long range communications. It is a HAM radio. The Icom 7100 does the same thing but has some digital communication capability that's called DSTAR. Both are 800 to 900 dollars each.

[@robertduncan2742]

Any item numbers for the hams.

[@heartslayer9980]

Where can I get some of the first radios at ?

[@ՏմցհօղվíԵ]

In regards to the NOAA broadcast, the Apple Watch pushes NOAA messages. If the cell tower were to go down would the Watch still be able to receive the NOAA updates?

[@stevenmarxs374]

Best ham radio for 2020?

[@KazzArie]

the one you learn to operate efficiently without consulting a book?

[@J_David_Worthington_III]

If I could only have one radio in shtf scenario, I would have to chose the Yaesu FT-817ND! it is battery powered, all bands and all modes. Couple that with a NTAX JPOLE for vhf/uhf and a HyEndFed for hf you are good to go! KD9JEO

[@fasteddie1]

Any Baofeng!

[@deltaecho-59tx60]

Nice. From an Extra!!!!

[@vancevorathavorn7863]

I live in the same area. What club are you in?

[@Juan0481]

I've been studying for the tech test and still don't understand any of this stuff. I've been trying to digest the information but it seems I'm just too blockheaded.

[@bofeity]

“Or you’ll have to talk to other people, and that can be problematic”

[@REFIGUY69]

i believe he was referring to people's lack of perception and grasping facts as opposed to getting accurate infofrom a govt or FM news etc... then again our govt lies the media is fake and ur neighbors on ea side are commies. you are screwed!~

[@John_on_the_mountain]

Thats the only part of ham radio that scares me. Talking to other people

[@devilsatan2973]

Really? And what's wrong with talking to others? If your not the friendly type, maybe the ham hobby/service isn't for you!

[@devilsatan2973]

@@John_on_the_mountain What's wrong with talking to others? All they can do is talk back!😉

[@nbpawley660]

In an emergency situation you can use something like the UV-5r without a license.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You definately can, but if you aren't proficient with it before the emergency, you're not going to have much luck. Just like owning firearms.

[@toofunny4986]

remember that is a EMERGENCY.. not that you got the wrong pizza, or your out of toilet paper,or you had a flat tire. Hams and the FCC do monitor the frequencies and will find people that are abusing that exception. alot of people are charged and fined and have their equipment confiscated for abuse whether they have a license or not. you can listen all you want, but when you transmit without a license then your in violation.

[@nbpawley660]

@@toofunny4986 yes boss

[@spldrong]

Just program it ahead of time and talk on FRS frequencies... dont bother buying cheap 1w radios when you cheap 5w Chinese radio will do it all

[@FatJoey-k9m]

Thats all great, but you missed 2 major players in Comm's... 1) GMRS (no test needed- you just buy a license good for 5 people I believe). 2) The most widely used Comm. unit- the CB Radio. Sure its antiquated, but thats your most effective conduit to reaching outside people when needed... We have all HAM and GMRS licenses. Personally, while I don't use much CB, I think its detrimental not to have one. GMRS can also connect long range when needed- and every bubble pack radio has GMRS on it. Thoughts anyone?

[@atrailgrumling4670]

That's actually only 2 of 3 considering how there is the MURS (Multi Use Radio Service) radios that not a lot of people know about but it's also a good setup for comms but I agree with them missing the GMRS and CB radio setups for comms. They have a lot of stuff to cover if we have to fully envelope the communications topic and I'm waiting for more content.

[@wb2ire]

Hi Josh: Saw your site name come up on Coyote Works video today 4/6/20 and thought I would check out your channel. Frank WB2IRE

[@michaelmatthews7713]

Great information, Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and stay healthy. AD8DU

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

Thanks for being apart of the channel!

[@kingdomhearts9701]

So can u use these as walky talkies ? Without a license ?

[@masjut1]

👍👍👍👍God bless you guys

[@michaelbradley8508]

Great video... Lots of good basic information for all. Make sure and thank Josh from all your subscribers... Michael VA6XMB

[@divinejudge1]

Opinions on the Eton Executive SSB shortwave?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

divinejudge1 fantastic receiver.

[@keithlivingston6973]

Just got my tech license going to figure all this out

[@Supermanrs]

Couldn't you use aprs instead of the gotenna

[@toml.8210]

YOU can't charge AA-size (alkaline) cells. what exactly do you mean by "AA batteries?" there are a lot of different cells in that size. My FRS/GMRS radios use AA-size NiMH cells that can be recharged via the USB plug or individually.

[@jessicadelatorre381]

I’m just beginning to learn the basics....was considering a purchase but am now told that in the great state of CA, ham radio is no longer an option. Any other options or suggestions??

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

That’s not true, ham radios are allowed in your state Josh is actually from California.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Hi Jessica, we're OK in california. The issue that was happening has been resolved. Even still, if the gov. got their way in removing some of the repeaters in question, we as hams would find another way and keep moving forward!

[@white9night]

HamTestOnline is one of the 'Best' ways to study for your ham radio test! Get your license and you will make many like minded friends. 73's

[@terrieldeal7649]

When I looked that radio up it was FT 2DR not FD 2DR

[@J_David_Worthington_III]

If I could only have one radio in shtf scenario, I would have to chose the Yaesu FT-817ND! it is battery powered, all bands and all modes. Couple that with a NTAX JPOLE for vhf/uhf and a HyEndFed for hf you are good to go! KD9JEO

[@QETVAN]

Then what?

[@QETVAN]

What is considered SHTF now days. A lot has been happening locally and around the world, need plan B, plan C. Few things I can think of is an escape route, protection, how to get food, need to be able to get or make shelter, medication. The more you think about it the more you need just to survive.

[@SoloRenegade]

someone please teach the cameraman how to keep the items he's pointing at and referencing in vague terms in the filed of view.

[@fieldcraftsurvival]

He’s accepting lessons if you’d like to come teach.

[@seltenfotog3115]

The test that he refers to (ham)is simple if you are very well versed in electronics and ham radio. If you are a person who wants a radio to talk on to do it legally? HELL no!!! This test takes alot of time and memorizing!

[@kickstand8475]

Thank you for your video the way to the way KZbin is acting be careful brother thank you for the video you're being brave by show me the American flag in the back room

[@toml.8210]

You still didn't discus Han Radio during survival. Use uses it, citizens only? Does the government use it? for example, to broadcast news or instructions?

[@shepherdscarejimbinney2165]

Obvious question....what is the range?

[@alexandriajosephinelopes2964]

👏

[@adlucem9845]

Pro tip: you don't actually need to worry about a license. You just need a call sign.

[@devilsatan2973]

You get the callsign when you get the license, pro guy!😣

[@AU-pu9vl]

Just wondering, why did anyone thumbs down this lol

[@tiffanyharris2581]

Radio

[@xciteful]

The intro made me think of Half-life.

[@Applecompuser]

I dont understand why the iPad also needs raspberry pi to send a text or email.