Why Hams Say "IT DEPENDS!"

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Комментарии • 117

  • @milliardo279
    @milliardo279 2 месяца назад +15

    Glad to see that you’re helping Ronald Beavers get into ham radio Josh

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  2 месяца назад +7

      Oh my gosh. That’s his name!! We have it!

    • @kumasu
      @kumasu 2 месяца назад +1

      @@HamRadioCrashCourse Definitely need more Ronald Beavers. Videos like these are both entertaining and educational. Keep the educational stuff coming.

    • @matthewmueller2506
      @matthewmueller2506 2 месяца назад +1

      Ronald Beavers. The memes are strong with this one.

  • @jakep5121
    @jakep5121 2 месяца назад +35

    I like this new deal where your talking to yourself. Me too.

    • @Eric10179
      @Eric10179 2 месяца назад +1

      Me three me three

    • @michael-------7058
      @michael-------7058 2 месяца назад +1

      We agree with you, good. stuff and we like it.

    • @bruhzooka
      @bruhzooka 2 месяца назад +1

      Only fans, but for nerds.

  • @Eric10179
    @Eric10179 2 месяца назад +24

    5:35 : he did the boofwang thing!!! 🤣😅 Even whipped it around while holding the antenna like Randy hahaha. Love it!

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy 2 месяца назад +3

      Randy needs to get his license, lol

    • @kumasu
      @kumasu 2 месяца назад +3

      @@k6usy Nah, that would ruin his reputation. LOL

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy 2 месяца назад +2

      @@kumasu true…

    • @N0LSD
      @N0LSD 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@k6usyAmateur radio doesn't meet Randy's requirements for communications -- which is why he won't bother with it.

    • @k6usy
      @k6usy 2 месяца назад +2

      @@N0LSD oh I know, it would just be funny if he got the license and never uses it.

  • @Jody_VE5SAR
    @Jody_VE5SAR 2 месяца назад +15

    "How much does it cost to get into ham radio?" "It depends. It's either $1,000 or $10,000. There are no other options."

  • @M0RMY
    @M0RMY 2 месяца назад +10

    Thanks both.. Poor Leah having twice the Josh to cope with. Enjoyed it mate.

  • @redbaron2342
    @redbaron2342 2 месяца назад +5

    I appreciate how patient you were with your twin!😂

  • @klutch545
    @klutch545 2 месяца назад +2

    That’s a great representation of how those conversations go, my only complaint is that it was under 30 minuets! I’ve noticed that 99% of hams are curious people who have no problem helping others and sharing their knowledge. But once they get going, you might be wrapped up for a while! 😂

  • @johnkennedy1506
    @johnkennedy1506 2 месяца назад +7

    “It depends” applies to almost every facet of life. If you want to to defend your home, your particular defensive situation depends on a number of factors.

  • @bendeleted9155
    @bendeleted9155 2 месяца назад +8

    It should say right on the box how many fars it talks. It's a dollar per mile, so if your buddy lives $18 dollars away, you're good! 👍

    • @javabeanz8549
      @javabeanz8549 2 месяца назад

      but only if you both live on TOP of the hills and can see each other

  • @billgrant6175
    @billgrant6175 2 месяца назад +1

    I appreciate you facilitating individuals to think for themselves, about what they really need. Just like buying many consumer products. You want a fast car or off road capable, heated seats and your budget. Too many people today, dont want to put in the effort to figure out an answer. They would rather ask someone or Google it. Then go buy it and check off the box. Maybe I dont have a life but I enjoy watching and reading as many reviews as I can. Then talking to others in whatever community. Then deducing the right solution for me.

  • @JamiesHackShack
    @JamiesHackShack 2 месяца назад +3

    Unless I missed it, I kept waiting to see a 3rd Josh show up peeking out in the background. 😀Nice Vid!

  • @Epiclyspeaking
    @Epiclyspeaking 2 месяца назад +3

    It's gotten to the point when someone sees me looking at ham radio stuff and they ask me about it I just say "nerd stuff". Mostly because I'm not good at explaining without the jargon.

  • @RLSHINK
    @RLSHINK 2 месяца назад +7

    Reminds me of every time an officer has asked me “how far can I talk on HF”

    • @CharlesTersteeg
      @CharlesTersteeg 2 месяца назад

      they made it out the corn field?

    • @Tincanham
      @Tincanham 2 месяца назад

      So true, as an army RTO this is a fact

  • @NukaVaultReadiness
    @NukaVaultReadiness 2 месяца назад +2

    Playing 50 questions with those not familiar to Ham (or any radio service) helps me to better learn as a comms guy myself.
    Thanks Josh!

  • @billmcilwee566
    @billmcilwee566 2 месяца назад

    I am a member of a handful of Facebook groups where folks ask these questions daily. Most Elmers (I do not consider myself an Elmer) try out best to answer these questions. Thanks for your video and we should always try our best to help new hams. I remember when I had questions about things I knew nothing about. 73, KF0NNQ.

  • @janiceemery2008
    @janiceemery2008 2 месяца назад +3

    Josh, I love when you play two parts in your video, it is entertaining. So for me, I will still sometimes ask, "what if" but, more often then not, I pick up a book and try to understand by reading about it instead of asking. I will admit, I still get confused about some issues in ham radio, and usually you can find the answer on one of better ham radio youtubers. Thank you for sharing Josh.

  • @BryanDaniel42
    @BryanDaniel42 2 месяца назад +2

    I've reminded people that with cellphones you're talking on a radio [the cellphone] through a repeater[the cell tower] that's connected [through the carrier's network] to another repeater [a cell phone tower] that's connected to the radio [cell phone] they are using

  • @rc45satx
    @rc45satx 2 месяца назад +4

    Outstanding, Josh! Great use of dual roles, and very informative.

  • @Pahrump
    @Pahrump 2 месяца назад +2

    I think part of our issue these days is people will drop $1,200 either outright or over the span of a 24-month lease from the phone company and things "just work". They don't have to think about how it works or why it works and they only get the occasional inconvenience of not having a good enough signal to make a call. Big brother in the form of the phone company "just makes it work". They are used to being told what to do and not having to think about it.
    With ham radio you have to do a little bit on your own and learn a little bit on your own with the help of other people. "If this baofen is bigger than my cell phone why can't I talk across the country like my cell phone can?'

  • @ramonbennett8416
    @ramonbennett8416 2 месяца назад

    So great, to see you put a new spin on the explanation. This is how it really goes down, in a conversation. 😂😂

  • @davidsradioroom9678
    @davidsradioroom9678 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video. Great production. I sent it to all my new ham friends.

  • @TheHeff76
    @TheHeff76 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done and said Josh!!!! I've been saying the same thing to sad hams in my area to hopefully change the way they react to new hams.

  • @NateOffGrid
    @NateOffGrid 2 месяца назад +1

    I built a 3 phase "tactical" yagi a couple days ago. The tactical part is a vertical bipod grip, lol. Took it today on just about the highest point in Oklahoma, Panorama Vista, and hit a repeater 73 miles away in Stillwell, OK using my UV5R on 5w. I was VERY impressed. Going to try and hit the Tulsa repeater on Friday from the same Vista, which is 112 miles away.

    • @freighter1097
      @freighter1097 2 месяца назад +1

      Good ole LeFlore county. You're down in my neck of the woods.

    • @NateOffGrid
      @NateOffGrid 2 месяца назад

      @@freighter1097 Over in Mena for a couple days. Was gunna try to hit the Tulsa repeater Friday on my way home, but probably going to be raining.

  • @HamRadioA2Z
    @HamRadioA2Z 2 месяца назад +2

    I feel much better about talking to myself now. 😂

  • @EuropaChronicles
    @EuropaChronicles 2 месяца назад

    5:41 “Boofwang” 😂

  • @robertpaulson4960
    @robertpaulson4960 7 дней назад

    you have so much content I couldn't figure out where to start. The playlist callout helped thx

  • @N4XTL
    @N4XTL 2 месяца назад +1

    It's better to take time to arrive at the correct answer than to rush to the wrong answer. This is one of the things I noticed immediately as a young engineer, the old and experienced guys would rarely give me a straight answer, because there are many variables in a complex problem. "It depends". In fact, the more immediate and certain someone is about their answer to a complex problem, the less I trust that they are correct.

  • @lyriconii
    @lyriconii 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant presentation!

  • @prestonm4s
    @prestonm4s 2 месяца назад

    This was a fun conversation between your base band and your higher self 😂😂😂

  • @StAnBu84-KM3AGN
    @StAnBu84-KM3AGN 2 месяца назад

    This video was amazing! So funny. The format made it really engaging. Loved the ending.

  • @KG6NLWMotoRadio
    @KG6NLWMotoRadio 2 месяца назад +2

    Fantastic video! Definitely the right way to do it!

  • @georgeeasler
    @georgeeasler 2 месяца назад

    This is the most informative video I have watched by you. Thank you.

  • @EricSolomon-op8ti
    @EricSolomon-op8ti 2 месяца назад

    I am “beginning “ to understand that reply. Feels like i have just stumbled onto a lifelong quest for the ANSWERS.

  • @cpreovol
    @cpreovol Месяц назад

    Everyone is always like “join a club,” but it really depends on what kind of clubs you have locally. The first one I joined, I paid my money and signed up as a new member and then literally never heard anything from them to this day. Several years later I heard an event on a repeater a couple of counties away and emailed the net controller. Now I do like 10 events a year and help the new guys out. Getting paired up on an event with someone who knows what they are doing is a great way to learn. The club in my town is very focused on HF and field day which is just not my thing at all.

  • @3henry214
    @3henry214 2 месяца назад +2

    Many married men are used to being told regularly "it depends" by their XYL's after asking "Am I going to get lucky tonight?". So, that answer to a question no longer raises an eyebrow... you kind of expect it 😆
    But seriously, a great video Josh... no nonsense straight to the point, should be required viewing for all newbies. I wish someone had a sit down talk with me like this when I first started out.

  • @HamRadioDX
    @HamRadioDX 2 месяца назад

    Great work Josh!

  • @CharlesTersteeg
    @CharlesTersteeg 2 месяца назад +1

    at 1.5 speed, sounded awesome

  • @Ammed_KN6STX
    @Ammed_KN6STX 2 месяца назад

    What would be really interesting, is there were three of you having a conversation!!!🤣👍🏻 Good video Josh!!!

  • @DonzLockz
    @DonzLockz 2 месяца назад

    I'm glad you sorted out noob Josh!😂

  • @dannyhebenton9326
    @dannyhebenton9326 2 месяца назад +1

    Youve gotta give your buddy a name Josh so we know for the next time you bring him back 😆 i see a series coming here.

  • @jameski5oeb668
    @jameski5oeb668 2 месяца назад

    That was a good watch!

  • @KI7JOM
    @KI7JOM 2 месяца назад

    Good video, Josh. It's honest about our hobby.

  • @n7kme
    @n7kme 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this Josh! Now, after nearly 40 years I have someone NEW to blame for spending more money. 😂

  • @justjim2693
    @justjim2693 2 месяца назад +1

    Another great episode.

  • @K5YAC-DX
    @K5YAC-DX 2 месяца назад

    I am going to drop this link everywhere! So funny, and right on the $
    Friggin "Sad Hams" 😆

  • @jerryKB2GCG
    @jerryKB2GCG 2 месяца назад

    Awesome!

  • @AlbertRasch-ev8uc
    @AlbertRasch-ev8uc 2 месяца назад +1

    So Im watching, and thinking, three minutes in, "I wonder if that's his brother..."
    I don't recommend getting old...

  • @SuperCapsfan101
    @SuperCapsfan101 2 месяца назад

    Some days you just feel like you’re talking to yourself! 😎 73, Mike K3CXG

  • @angelscomputers
    @angelscomputers 2 месяца назад +2

    So you want me to like the video and subscribe? "It depends..." KIDDING, I'm a long time subscriber😂

  • @MaryBrownForFreedom
    @MaryBrownForFreedom 2 месяца назад

    Curmudgeons inhabit simplex too... I used to talk to a friend 150 miles away on 146.55. This guy always tried to come on and claim we were on his net frequency when we had listened for an hour and not one word had been said. Dude thought he owned the frequency... he proceeded to try and jam us, we both fired up kw amplifiers and ignored him LOL We finished our 30 minute qso and again, dead air... there was no net there.

  • @ChrisKD9YSW
    @ChrisKD9YSW 2 месяца назад

    Great video and even laughed a bit. Yep it does depend on…. In Ham Radio. It could be 20 dollars or 2,000 dollars

  • @mattstosh6960
    @mattstosh6960 2 месяца назад

    DANG.... I have a few Blue Feng's too. Why can't I.....

  • @vicmiller7191
    @vicmiller7191 2 месяца назад

    Nicely done Josh...well stated and actually to the point. This may help many of the folks thinking about the hobby but are afraid to ask. 73 Vic de KE8JWE

  • @bendeleted9155
    @bendeleted9155 2 месяца назад

    Types buddy's phone number into the radio and waits while trying to find tiktok on same $18 radio.

  • @tracyrreed
    @tracyrreed 2 месяца назад +5

    Are you on the Radio Preppers FB group? Because guys like this show up there with these exact same questions every day again and again. They refuse to Google or demonstrate any of that prepper self sufficiency.

    • @daveg5088
      @daveg5088 2 месяца назад +3

      Prepping often is synonymous with "buy 'cool' tactical things that you either will never use or don't know how to use" and rarely seems to cover actually being, you know, prepared.

    • @DarkShadowCustoms
      @DarkShadowCustoms 2 месяца назад

      Pretty much any radio group has someone coming in asking these kinds of questions. It happens in more in some groups than others. When someone starts asking about Baofengs or other inexpensive Chinese radios they are also met with those who say "you need a license" without offering any advice.

  • @alanwheelock1460
    @alanwheelock1460 2 месяца назад

    nailed it

  • @jasontetlow
    @jasontetlow 2 месяца назад

    A video with two more "clones" of Josh would be great...sort of like Multiplicity...

  • @AD6DMDennis
    @AD6DMDennis 2 месяца назад

    These two. They sure talk about ham radio a lot.

  • @MeshAbout
    @MeshAbout 2 месяца назад

    Well it kind of depends

  • @rayki7glu710
    @rayki7glu710 2 месяца назад

    Been waiting a long time for you to do a review on the Icom ic-v3500. Any chance in that happening this spring?

  • @EJ42955
    @EJ42955 2 месяца назад

    HOA? Discone in the attic. Or, put it on a tripod for portability.

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  2 месяца назад

      That's pretty good and gives you some SDR wide band receive capabilities too.

  • @brandonm6052
    @brandonm6052 2 месяца назад +2

    How many Fars can I talks on my 5 gigglewatts

  • @fm71450
    @fm71450 2 месяца назад

    Well done! Please consider using this format again. From S.E.Tenn, KQ4IXD

  • @sailormike1089
    @sailormike1089 2 месяца назад

    Its okay to talk to yourself, just don't answer. Not according to Josh, lol...🤪😁

  • @ericgulseth74
    @ericgulseth74 2 месяца назад

    An honest and civil discussion about ham radio? Well this is an obvious work of fiction! 😂

  • @stirlingpark6145
    @stirlingpark6145 2 месяца назад

    By the way Josh, how did he pick on you?

  • @elusive.firstname.lastname
    @elusive.firstname.lastname 2 месяца назад

    Homie sounds like Randy

  • @dougdaniels
    @dougdaniels 2 месяца назад

    $50 is a good budget for Ham radio, per week 🤣

  • @ItsEverythingElse
    @ItsEverythingElse 2 месяца назад

    "50 bucks total", lol

  • @bruhzooka
    @bruhzooka 2 месяца назад

    The reality is go buy 8 HT's, 4 hotspots, 4 HF rigs, and 10 different types of antennas, then just watch youtube about Ham Radio Stuff. 👍

  • @MichaelDuFresne
    @MichaelDuFresne 2 месяца назад

    Got me at 'airsoft'...

  • @rrrandommman
    @rrrandommman 2 месяца назад

    Boofwang! xD

  • @stirlingpark6145
    @stirlingpark6145 2 месяца назад

    How do I give ten thumbs up to this video?

  • @lorettacaputo6997
    @lorettacaputo6997 2 месяца назад

    That guy in the white tee shirt is a real pain in the ass. "Can you write all this down for me"....I would have said "It depends".

  • @SldgeHammr
    @SldgeHammr Месяц назад

    I love my boofaong

  • @MisterTwister55
    @MisterTwister55 2 месяца назад

    Hahahahahah airsoft I just made a tiktok about airsoft and baofengs last week

  • @AndrewB416
    @AndrewB416 2 месяца назад

    BOOOOOOOOOOFWANG!

  • @Thewaffletot
    @Thewaffletot 2 месяца назад

    Boofwang supremacy

  • @ScannerJunkie
    @ScannerJunkie 2 месяца назад

    🤣

  • @N3PEM
    @N3PEM 2 месяца назад

    Bunfwang radio

  • @slappomatthew
    @slappomatthew 2 месяца назад

    A lot of variables that are difficult for normies to comprehend

  • @John_Henry83
    @John_Henry83 2 месяца назад

    Welcome to the millennial world Josh. People today want binary, black or white, on/off, yes or no answers. They do not want to deal with multiple factors.

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  2 месяца назад

      I can’t say for sure if that is a new trend. In my world of engineering, we seldom expect black or white.

  • @ethang9409
    @ethang9409 2 месяца назад

    I thought that if you didn't have an immediate, easy to understand, all encompassing answer, that you are gatekeeping people from using the hobby ...... Huh...

  • @reedreamer9518
    @reedreamer9518 2 месяца назад

    The answer is - read the ARRL license manuals from cover to cover. These manuals have been compiled and refined over the years to be clear and complete and to answer rookie questions like these. Only those who are either unwilling or unable to read and comprehend this kind of technical material would still be asking these questions. It is useful to supplement your knowledge with RUclips videos and other materials, but if you are unwilling to invest in personal study of core concepts, then you are probably in the wrong hobby.

    • @HamRadioCrashCourse
      @HamRadioCrashCourse  2 месяца назад +2

      I’m not against this, but there is much the manual can’t cover. Like I talked about in this video. It’s just not discussed in practical terms.

    • @kumasu
      @kumasu 2 месяца назад

      For better or for worse, the manuals are old school and have not evolved to suit the needs of a modern audience.

  • @AndrewR2130
    @AndrewR2130 Месяц назад

    These types of videos are great and really simple and easy to understand and pretty good representation of some conversations that happen with non hams or beginners hi from across the pond 2E0IQZ