Why Is Amateur Radio So Complicated?!

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Why is Ham Radio So Complicated?   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about Ham Radio Kit Redundancy, PrepTok and low cost heating methods and the overcomplication of ham radio.   Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… Jameson and Ginger with a Twist   Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Ham Radio Kit Redundancy    Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing [email protected]. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   What We Used This Week:    Josh suggests the GoRuck Plate Carrier (https://www.goruck.com/products/rucker-3-0), iPhone 13 (https://amzn.to/3DFCPCo) and IC-705 Tuner (https://amzn.to/2YP3uht).    Leah suggests portable greenhouse (https://amzn.to/3lGyclb).  Ham Radio Crash Course A-store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse   Preparedness Corner: Leah recommends Preptok and thinking about how to reduce your heating costs this coming winter. Lupus Foundation has a list of organizations that will also help you with utility costs if you are in need: https://www.lupus.org/resources/housing-and-utility-assistance    Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:    Palomar Engineering Ferrite Core Products: https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-products/ Use HRCC73 coupon code to save on your purchase.    Natalie Portman Raps (NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!) https://youtu.be/-A0iftflme4 (Apologies for the vulgarity.)   Nathan’s Southern Vermont Ham Radio YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvbSWxFngDIGvtTI10gSpA   Show Topic: The Overcomplication of Ham Radio Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.comShop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)