Ham Radio 2.0

Is amateur radio really dying? In this video, I react to the viral "What Happened to Ham Radio?" documentary and break down the real FCC and ARRL license data showing strong growth from the 1970s to over 700,000 US hams today. I address the exaggerations about the "golden age," highlight active communities, Field Day, Parks on the Air, emergency comms, and why the hobby remains thriving. Perfect for new and experienced hams — get on the air and join the fun!

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Join us to talk about this new hardened meshtastic device, sent directly from its creator! This video explores the device's features, including its compact design and how easily you can mount it. We also look at the long-lasting, replaceable power source, a key aspect for any mesh network device. It's a great piece of gear for amateur radio enthusiasts.

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Join us for an exciting update from Hamvention 2026, where Jim from Zoom Spot details the progress of the MMDVM project. Thanks to crucial funding from ARDC, they've made significant strides in amateur radio technology. This presentation highlights new equipment and software configurations, including an impressive cross-mode setup that supports DMR, DSTAR, and YSF. #zumspot #mmdvm #hamvention

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