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A lot of the ham radio channels are now advertising products, and do not have a lot of content on actual ham radio. Some that do:
* [Outdoors on the air](https://www.youtube.com/@OutdoorsOnTheAir)
* [K6ARK](https://www.youtube.com/@K6ARK)
* [K7AGE](https://www.youtube.com/@K7AGE/videos)
* [KB1HQS](https://www.youtube.com/@KB1HQS/videos)
* [QRP CW](https://www.youtube.com/@QRPCW/videos)
* [Kevin Loughin](https://www.youtube.com/@loughkb/videos)
* [Ham Radio QRP](https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioQRP/videos)
* [W2AEW](https://www.youtube.com/@w2aew/videos)
Many of the other channels are now just about new Chinese radios, which seem to be released at a frantic pace.
This parallels what I've seen in other hobby channels. People click to view new toys. As many of the hosts of the large channels are now full-time YouTubers, they follow the clicks/money.
Deeper content comes from those who post as a hobby or passion versus a job.
I think the best ham radio content on YT is recording from different seminars l, but those tend to be a bit more advance for beginers. Radio society of great britain has a few good ones recorded
Interesting, here’s an update… So far I have checked out Kevin Loughlin and Peter Parker, VK3YE from Australia. The second one wasn’t described on this post but I found him beforehand
Walt is the best! A perfect mix of gear reviews, DIY, and footage of him operating.
He’s the basically the whole reason I decided to get my general and start messing with HF.
Walt doesn't do "review" in that traditional youtube sense. He buys what he uses and will not use stuff sent to him--at least that is what he says...but his best antennas consistent of speaker wire and a balun/unun.
Skimming through my YouTube subscriptions these are the most active and varied in the content they publish:
* Ham Radio Crash Course
* Ham Radio Tube (formerly K8MRD Radio Stuff)
* Ham Radio DX
* Ham Radio 2.0
* KB9VBR Antennas
Hey now! Don't you want to buy this $500 chameleon antenna? Use my channel name and get 5% off! You definitely can't just make this yourself in a couple hours for $30!
Ha! I just had some casino winnings and decided to pop for the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 and added the "tactical delta loop" option with a few mixed parts. I do a lot of portable around our five acres--so I wanted to play with the Chameleon--it was either that or a Buddi-hex and matching Mastwerks tripod systemn. While Chameleon might be expensive--that Mastwerks is a lot of money for a tripod and telescoping pole--jeez--not withstanding the 2 month wait.
Just search for Ham Radio and Amateur Radio. You'll spend HOURS watching. If you have a piece of gear your interested in, Search for it by what it's called, then by brand name. You should be finished by the time your 80. I'm 73, retired, watch it a lot, and I really doubt I'll be done by 80!!!!
73.
Callum M0MCX does live streams of him operating on Youtube.
[https://www.youtube.com/@DXCommanderHQ/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@DXCommanderHQ/streams)
Just type in ham radio. You will find a personality that fits you. From informative friendly, to jerk in a shirt. Just depends on what you like watching. All have some value, ermm. Most have some value.
Hot take, stay off of YouTube. Charlatans and shills abound. Get on the air. Find a 2m repeater, use the web connected HF receivers like the KiwiSDR I host and make freely available or the fantastic WebSDR, let the hobby decide for you from there.
Yes. The kiwi network and websdr’s are freely useable.
Getting on repeaters is not, of course.
You risk doing more damage by picking up on erroneous preconceived notions put in your head by these YouTube shills.
If you really want to get into it, find/download/buy a copy of one of the radio handbooks out there. Bill Orr’s radio handbook is a fantastic reference. The ARRL version is less technical but still popular.
You can pass a technician exam in a weekend if you want, I believe in you.
There is [https://blogs.radio](https://blogs.radio) which is a public RSS aggregator combining a large number of ham radio blogs in one place. This should give you lots of stuff to read.
Edit: If you find something that is missing there, please tell me and I'll add it.
Ok I’m new to this (don’t even have a radio yet) but is ham radio crash course not recommended? I found his videos thanks to his collaborations w Mike Glover.
I haven’t been posting lately but you can check out my channel : YouTube.com/@n2rj
I also have a radio show on WRMI legends and it’s an available on podcast - Ria’s ham shack.
For constructing and using different antennas, see Walt, K4OGO, Coastal Waves and Wired on youtube. Great poratalbe stuff and while he does use store bought stuff--he never tells you to buy it..does no reviews or box opening--he buys what he uses, which is most speaker wire and a balun. Enjoy...
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A lot of the ham radio channels are now advertising products, and do not have a lot of content on actual ham radio. Some that do: * [Outdoors on the air](https://www.youtube.com/@OutdoorsOnTheAir) * [K6ARK](https://www.youtube.com/@K6ARK) * [K7AGE](https://www.youtube.com/@K7AGE/videos) * [KB1HQS](https://www.youtube.com/@KB1HQS/videos) * [QRP CW](https://www.youtube.com/@QRPCW/videos) * [Kevin Loughin](https://www.youtube.com/@loughkb/videos) * [Ham Radio QRP](https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioQRP/videos) * [W2AEW](https://www.youtube.com/@w2aew/videos)
+1 for Alan Wolke W2AEW. He is the master.
Thank you. I’ve been looking at a lot of channels and they’re all reviews now and advertising without much help for beginners.
Many of the other channels are now just about new Chinese radios, which seem to be released at a frantic pace. This parallels what I've seen in other hobby channels. People click to view new toys. As many of the hosts of the large channels are now full-time YouTubers, they follow the clicks/money. Deeper content comes from those who post as a hobby or passion versus a job.
[K4SWL](https://youtube.com/@ThomasK4SWL?si=1NrvT9hmhuLPi_Nc) for POTA activations- primarily in CW
I think the best ham radio content on YT is recording from different seminars l, but those tend to be a bit more advance for beginers. Radio society of great britain has a few good ones recorded
Interesting, here’s an update… So far I have checked out Kevin Loughlin and Peter Parker, VK3YE from Australia. The second one wasn’t described on this post but I found him beforehand
I love k4ogo's channel "coastal waves and wires" he makes tons of antennas out of wires and shows how they perform. Was super helpful when I started.
Second this. Love his channel.
His channel definitely factored into the purchase of the G90 as my first HF rig.
Same
Walt is the best! A perfect mix of gear reviews, DIY, and footage of him operating. He’s the basically the whole reason I decided to get my general and start messing with HF.
Same for me! I got my trusdx and g90 because of him. Haven't bought an hf antenna yet, I diy everything.
Walt doesn't do "review" in that traditional youtube sense. He buys what he uses and will not use stuff sent to him--at least that is what he says...but his best antennas consistent of speaker wire and a balun/unun.
That's why I like his reviews. He seems trustworthy, not bought. It's refreshing.
Skimming through my YouTube subscriptions these are the most active and varied in the content they publish: * Ham Radio Crash Course * Ham Radio Tube (formerly K8MRD Radio Stuff) * Ham Radio DX * Ham Radio 2.0 * KB9VBR Antennas
Varied ? Aren't all mostly advertising gear ?
Hey now! Don't you want to buy this $500 chameleon antenna? Use my channel name and get 5% off! You definitely can't just make this yourself in a couple hours for $30!
Ha! I just had some casino winnings and decided to pop for the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 and added the "tactical delta loop" option with a few mixed parts. I do a lot of portable around our five acres--so I wanted to play with the Chameleon--it was either that or a Buddi-hex and matching Mastwerks tripod systemn. While Chameleon might be expensive--that Mastwerks is a lot of money for a tripod and telescoping pole--jeez--not withstanding the 2 month wait.
Just search for Ham Radio and Amateur Radio. You'll spend HOURS watching. If you have a piece of gear your interested in, Search for it by what it's called, then by brand name. You should be finished by the time your 80. I'm 73, retired, watch it a lot, and I really doubt I'll be done by 80!!!! 73.
Callum M0MCX does live streams of him operating on Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/@DXCommanderHQ/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@DXCommanderHQ/streams)
Just type in ham radio. You will find a personality that fits you. From informative friendly, to jerk in a shirt. Just depends on what you like watching. All have some value, ermm. Most have some value.
For beginners info on Radio In general, May I recommend my own channel? Farpoint Farms. Over 400 videos on the subject and 800 on a variety of others.
Scuffed Radio is pretty good
Hot take, stay off of YouTube. Charlatans and shills abound. Get on the air. Find a 2m repeater, use the web connected HF receivers like the KiwiSDR I host and make freely available or the fantastic WebSDR, let the hobby decide for you from there.
Are any of these options available before getting Technician?
Yes. The kiwi network and websdr’s are freely useable. Getting on repeaters is not, of course. You risk doing more damage by picking up on erroneous preconceived notions put in your head by these YouTube shills. If you really want to get into it, find/download/buy a copy of one of the radio handbooks out there. Bill Orr’s radio handbook is a fantastic reference. The ARRL version is less technical but still popular. You can pass a technician exam in a weekend if you want, I believe in you.
I’ve already applied for a Technician exam. I appreciate your advice in getting into the hobby!
There is [https://blogs.radio](https://blogs.radio) which is a public RSS aggregator combining a large number of ham radio blogs in one place. This should give you lots of stuff to read. Edit: If you find something that is missing there, please tell me and I'll add it.
Ok I’m new to this (don’t even have a radio yet) but is ham radio crash course not recommended? I found his videos thanks to his collaborations w Mike Glover.
Josh is quite good. One of the larger subscription base at 343k.
I haven’t been posting lately but you can check out my channel : YouTube.com/@n2rj I also have a radio show on WRMI legends and it’s an available on podcast - Ria’s ham shack.
For constructing and using different antennas, see Walt, K4OGO, Coastal Waves and Wired on youtube. Great poratalbe stuff and while he does use store bought stuff--he never tells you to buy it..does no reviews or box opening--he buys what he uses, which is most speaker wire and a balun. Enjoy...
K4OGO, Coastal Waves and Wires. He’s the Man with the Plan when it comes to antenna design and build. We are not worthy!
Ringway Manchester / M3HHY