Ham Radio 2.0

Tired of digging through a messy backpack every time you want to go portable? In this video I show you exactly what a properly configured ham radio go bag looks like in real life — the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Gadget Bag loaded for APRS, Meshtastic, Mesh Core, GMRS, and everyday portable operations.

This rugged clamshell EDC bag with fully modular Velcro pouches is built for hams who actually use their gear on the road, at hamfests, hunting trips, and activations. I walk you through the entire setup I’ve been running, including how I organize multiple radios and antennas so everything is protected, accessible, and ready to grab and go.

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Get a first look at Linux Mint 22.3. See the updated desktop environment and core apps to decide if this OS fits your needs.

This walkthrough covers the Linux Mint 22.3 interface and its primary features. If you are considering a switch to a new Linux operating system, this overview highlights how the desktop environment behaves during daily tasks and displays the default application set included with the latest release.

This video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - get 20% with code JASON20 here - https://geni.us/830iXi5

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Part of my "Hot Topics" show, I am inviting multiple folks onto the channel tonight to talk about this topic that came up during the last episode in this series. Can we call CQ on VHF/UHF? What is your reason for saying yes or no? Join the chat tonight for a good discussion.

Find the Hot Topics Show here - https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLeTNcamnf_T4?sbp=Kgs1RFVBZXhyX3J2OEAB&sttick=0

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Meshcore 1.16.0 has been released and it has some exciting new updates. Let's talk about them!

Today's video is sponsored by SpecFive - find some excellent devices for Meshcore here - https://specfive.com?sca_ref=7246271.KyGRZJaXNbi7N5P

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MeshCore is facing serious trademark issues that could fracture the community. Learn the timeline of these legal challenges here.

This breakdown covers the current situation surrounding the MeshCore project and why the trademark dispute puts the future of the ecosystem at risk. If you follow open source development or are invested in this community, this update clarifies the timeline of events and the attempts made to resolve the legal conflict so far.

Blog post: https://blog.meshcore.io/2026/07/04/help-us-save-meshcore Donation links: Crowd Funding Campaign: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-us-save-meshcore GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/meshcore-dev/

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