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HamShackTV

Live, Learn, Transmit — now in your ears. The HamShackTV Podcast brings the world of ham radio straight to your favorite podcast app. Hosted by Josh AA4WX, this show delivers unfiltered takes, interviews with key voices in the amateur radio scene, breaking news, gear reviews, emergency comms, and deep dives into the hobby we live and breathe. Whether you’re a seasoned Elmer or just passed your Tech, there’s a seat for you at the shack. New episodes often. No fluff, no nonsense — just real radio

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6:59

CB Emergency Calls Failed — So Truckers Did This Instead

HamShackTV ·

2025/12/06

Channel 19 didn’t become the trucker channel by accident.In 1973, CB users — not the FCC — launched one of the first viral communications movements in American radio history: 📡 “19 on the 19th.” They moved highway traffic away from Channel 10 to protect emergency calls on Channel 9 — and changed the airwaves forever. This is the forgotten story behind Channel 19 and the day truckers took over the middle of the CB band. 🎙 Sponsored by BetterSafeRadio.com Use promo code AA4WX7 to

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10:12

Massive Channel Update — Tim Berry Date Change,...

HamShackTV ·

2025/12/04

Tonight on HamShackTV LIVE, we have several important announcements for the community — and every one of them matters. ➡️ Tim Berry, WB4GBI Interview Rescheduled Due to a scheduling conflict, Tim Berry’s livestream interview has been moved to December 11th at 8 PM Eastern. Trust me — this discussion deserves its own night. Mark your calendars. ➡️ Winter Field Day Preview Tonight We are still streaming tonight as planned — and the topic is Winter Field Day. Strategy, gear, survival tactics,

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5:20

Ham Radio: The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

On December 7th, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the world — but hidden inside that history is a story almost no one talks about: the radio operators. Ham radio operators, broadcast engineers, and amateur communicators who suddenly found themselves on the front lines of history — relaying messages, restoring communication, and helping military units regroup during chaos. This video honors the radio men of Pearl Harbor and the role amateur radio played in America’s response that

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4:56

Ham Radio OUTPERFORMS Cell Phones EVERY Christmas —...

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

Every Christmas, cell networks collapse under holiday traffic, storms knock out power, and phones become useless bricks. But ham radio? It NEVER fails. This video breaks down why ham radio outperforms cell phones every single Christmas — and how YOU can be prepared this holiday season. 🎄 Sponsored by Amazon Support HamShackTV by clicking my link below BEFORE shopping: 👉 https://geni.us/HSTVAmazon Then search ham radio on Amazon for the best holiday deals. BetterSafeRadio — 7% OFF

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4:32

GMRS Is The Perfect Christmas Gift For Non Hams

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone who isn’t a ham radio operator yet? Give them something useful, practical, and genuinely life-changing: GMRS. GMRS requires no test, one license covers your whole family, and it works during outages, storms, travel, and emergencies — making it one of the BEST communication gifts you can give. 🎄 Sponsored by BetterSafeRadio Get 7% OFF with my promo code AA4WX7 👉 https://bettersaferadio.com/pro/aa4wx My Amazon Holiday Picks:

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7:42

This Christmas, Don’t Give Toys… Give Skills (SALE...

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

This Christmas, don’t waste money on toys and gadgets that get forgotten.Give something real — give a skill. Ham Radio Prep is offering 10% off with code HamShackTV, but only until Sunday, November 30. If you’ve been thinking about getting your license — or helping someone else finally take the step — this is the BEST time to do it. And remember: If you don’t pass, you get your money back (details on their website). ✔ Technician ✔ General ✔ Extra ✔ Fast, simple, guaranteed 🎓 Ham

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6:17

If Santa Carried A Radio It’d Be THIS One

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

This Christmas, skip the toys and gadgets that break —if Santa used a radio, he’d carry the Kenwood TH-D75A from GigaParts. Tri-band coverage, APRS + GPS + D-STAR + FM/SSB modes. Rugged, weather-ready, and built for snow, storms, and sleigh rides. It’s not just gear — it’s the tool that keeps you connected when everything else goes silent. 🎄 Check out the TH-D75A here → https://www.gigaparts.com/kenwood-th-d75a-144-220-430mhz-tri-band-handheld-transceiver-with-d-star-and-aprs.html —

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5:25

Why This Less Than 30 Dollar Radio Beats Every...

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

Smartphones are great — until they’re not. Overloaded towers, dead batteries, network failures… all too common around the holidays. That’s why this Christmas I’m showing you a $30 radio that could outlast every phone in the house: the Baofeng K5 Plus. In this video: ✅ Real-world holiday comms test ✅ Why a handheld radio still beats modern gear when it counts ✅ How the K5 Plus’ features — 10W output, tri-band, 999 channels, NOAA weather — make it a survival tool, not a toy If you want

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4:43

Why Every Family Should Have A Radio This Christmas

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/27

Christmas feels safe — until the power goes out, storms hit, or cell networks collapse under holiday traffic. That’s why THIS year, every family should have a radio. In this video, I break down why radios aren’t just a hobby — they’re communication, safety, learning, and connection when everything else fails. If you want the BEST radio gifts for families this Christmas, I’ve linked my top Amazon picks below. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. Merry Christmas from the Shack.🎙 SUPPORT

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13:54

EMERGENCY UPLOAD: THE HAM RADIO EXAM SCAM — ENOUGH IS...

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/22

Corruption creeps into every corner of this hobby, and today we’re calling it out. There’s a scam targeting new hams trying to take their license exam — and it’s time somebody stood up and said what everyone else is afraid to say.No sugarcoating. No excuses. No “just ignore it.” This hobby deserves better. And so do the people trying to join it. In this video, I break down exactly how the scam works, who it targets, why it’s spreading, and what the community needs to do right now to protect

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5:35

You Can Talk to Santa on Ham Radio (Here’s How)

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/19

Did you know your kids can talk to Santa Claus LIVE on ham radio? Every night between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Santa is on the air for the Santa Net — on 3.916 MHz at 7 PM Central. Kids check in, talk to net control, and get their moment with Santa over HF. It’s one of the most magical ham radio traditions out there, and it’s something every family should experience. In this video, I explain exactly how it works, how to tune in, and why every family should own a radio this

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4:44

The Christmas the Radios Went Silent

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/19

There was a Christmas years ago when the entire world went dark — and the only thing still working was my radio. This video isn’t just a story… it’s a warning. Repeaters that were once alive on Christmas night are silent. Operators who carried the hobby for decades are gone. And the airwaves aren’t what they used to be. But we can bring them back. This Christmas, key up. Break the silence. Connect with someone. Keep the tradition alive. Merry Christmas, — Josh, AA4WX Live,

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8:42

Ham Radio Guide to Black Friday (2025 Edition)

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/19

Black Friday is the BEST time of the year for ham radio, GMRS, and emergency communication gear — IF you know what to buy. In this video, I break down the ultimate Black Friday buying guide for radio operators: The gear worth grabbing What to skip Items that always drop in price The must-have Amazon picks for your shack If you want to upgrade your radio life without overspending, this guide is for you. — Josh, AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. Welcome to the Shack. 🎙 SUPPORT

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5:34

What Ham Radio Has Taught Me To Be Thankful For

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/19

As Thanksgiving arrives, I want to take a moment to talk about something deeper than radios, antennas, and gear… What ham radio has taught me to be thankful for. From Elmers who shaped my early days, to the friends I’ve made on the air, to the Skywarn volunteers who stand watch during storms, to the YouTuber community pushing this hobby forward — and yes, even the haters who boost the algorithm… This hobby has given us more to be grateful for than most people will ever

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4:31

What Hams Should Be Thankful For in 2025

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/19

It’s Thanksgiving — and before everyone disappears into turkey, football, and family chaos, I want to talk about something different: What hams should actually be thankful for in 2025. From the repeaters that still hang on by a thread… to the Elmers who haven’t given up… to the GMRS users keeping radio alive in ways we should honestly learn from… to the haters in the comments who fuel the algorithm — we’ve got a lot to appreciate. Ham radio isn’t perfect. But it’s still one of the last

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5:57

Ham Radio Will Get Banned If This Keeps Up

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/15

Ham radio is facing more pressure than ever — HOAs, interference complaints, toxicity on the bands, rising noise floors, and disappearing relevance in emergency communications. If we keep going down this path, the FCC won’t need to ban amateur radio… we’ll have destroyed it ourselves. This is the warning no one wants to hear — but every operator needs to. 🎙 Live, Learn, Transmit. — Josh, AA4WX 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! ***Gigaparts*** Radios, Antennas, Coax,

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4:41

Silence Is Coming to the Airwaves (And It Should...

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/15

This video is sponsored by BetterSafeRadio, makers of rugged, reliable comms gear built to perform when the airwaves go quiet. Use promo code AA4WX7 for 7% off. Silence is spreading in the ham radio world — dead repeaters, empty nets, quiet bands. This isn’t just a technical issue… it’s a warning. 🎙 Live, Learn, Transmit. Welcome to the Shack. — Josh, AA4WX 🔗 Sponsor Section BetterSafeRadio — 7% off with code AA4WX7 https://bettersaferadio.com/pro/aa4wx 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL

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6:00

The Day the Power Grid Dies — Who Still Has a Voice?

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/15

When the grid fails — power, phones, internet, everything — there’s only one system that keeps working: radio. In this video, I break down why amateur radio remains the final lifeline when disaster strikes, and why YOU need to be ready long before the lights go out. If you want to become licensed, upgrade, or return to the hobby, this is your wake-up call. 🎙 Live, Learn, Transmit. Welcome to the Shack. — Josh, AA4WX 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE

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6:29

GMRS for Beginners — What It Is and How to Get Started

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/15

A viewer asked: “I’m new to this — what is GMRS, and where can I learn more?”In this video, I break it down simply and clearly. GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a licensed UHF radio service used by families, off-roaders, preppers, neighborhoods, and emergency groups across the U.S. It offers great range, repeater access, and crystal-clear audio — all without having to pass an exam. In this beginner’s guide, I explain: What GMRS is Why it’s growing fast How the license

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5:39

Ham Radio SAVED Lives of Veterans Who Found Purpose...

HamShackTV ·

2025/11/12

Discover the powerful story of how ham radio has transformed the lives of veterans, providing them with a sense of purpose and community. From connecting with fellow operators around the world to participating in emergency communications, ham radio has become a lifeline for many veterans. In this video, we explore the ways in which ham radio has saved lives, fostered camaraderie, and given veterans a new lease on life. With its unique blend of technology, adventure, and social connection, ham radio

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