Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are joined by Ian Kahn, KM4IK, as a guest host. We talk about Christmas, or more specifically ideas for a
Shout Out to Eric Harrison. Eric sent me an email this past weekend tell me that he passed his Technician Class Test. In his email he wrote, “Thanks for making the podcast. Between it and the No Nonsense study guide, I’m Convinced that’s what made it possible.”
Also I want to give a shout out to Pat Hens. Last episode was requested by him. In his last email he said that he was “New to Ham and was studying for his General because he was interested in WSPRnet. This last Sunday I got an email from him again. This time he says:
Quick update.  I passed the Tech and General this weekend.  Missed the Extra by three questions, but I wouldn’t have felt like I earned it if I would have passed since I didn’t study.  The math and circuit/RF theory questions were no problem, but had to just guess on the procedures and regulations.
Thanks again for the podcast.
That is awesome! Congratulations to Eric for passing his Technician and Pat on passing both the Technician and General! Welcome to the hobby!
Tech Corner – Christmas Wish List
Hand held radios

* Baofeng UV-5RM HP 7 Watt Tri Power Hand Held Dual-Band Transceiver – 44.99
* Baofeng UV-5R-3 5 Watt Tri Band Radio – 49.99
* ALINCO DJ-500T 2M/440 Dualband Amateur Handheld Transceiver VHF/UHF – 109.95
* Yaesu FT-65R Dual Band 5W HT Transceiver – 119.95

DMR –

* TYT DMR MD-380 UHF 400-480MHz Digital HT With Programming Cable & Software – 89.00
* TYT DMR MD-380 VHF 136-174 MHz Digital Handy Talkie With Programming Cable & Software – ~94.00
* TYT Electronics TYT-MD-2017 Dual Band – 159.95

DStar –

* ICOM ID-51A PLUS2 – 549.95
* Kenwood TH-D74A TriBand D-Star HT APRS Digital Special Coupon – 499.95

C4FM –

* Yaesu FT-70DR C4FM Fusion Dual Band 5W HT Transceiver – 195.95
* Yaesu FT-2DR C4FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver $379.95 After MIR – 419.95

Mobile radios

* DR-135TMKIII 2M Mobile Free Shipping ! – 172.95 – Only Monoband i recommend because you can get the optional EJ-40U TNC module for Digital Modes
* TYT TH-9800 PLUS Upgraded Version Quad Band Mobile 29/50/144/430 MHZ Ham Radio – 198.00
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