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Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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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 talk.

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FINAL LOOK at Dayton Hamvention 2026 Before It Closes!

May 17, 2026 10m Transcript

Dayton Hamvention 2026 is coming to an end, and in this video we take one final walk through the flea market, vendor buildings, and fairgrounds as exhibitors begin packing up and hams squeeze in…

Icom FINALLY Shows the ID-5200 at Hamvention 2026! + X026 Shape Reveal

May 15, 2026 18m Transcript

At Dayton Hamvention 2026, Ray Novak gives us a first look at a working example of the long-awaited Icom ID-5200! After months of speculation and anticipation throughout the amateur radio…

Travel Day to Dayton! Ohio Welcome Center Stop + EARLY Hamvention Vendor Hall Walkthrough

May 14, 2026 16m Transcript

The road to Dayton begins! In this episode of the 2nd Annual HamShackTV Hamfest Tour fueled by Ham Radio Prep and World Radio League, we travel through Cincinnati on our way to Dayton Hamvention…

Dayton Hamvention 2026 PREP! Weather Forecast, HamTubers Meetup & Travel Plans

May 13, 2026 6m

The Dayton Hamvention countdown is officially on, and in this video we’re getting ready for the biggest ham radio gathering in the world. We’ll talk about the latest weather forecast heading into…

I Graduated College at 37… Here’s What I Learned

May 09, 2026 9m Transcript

GET THE BEST IN MOBILE RADIO MOUNTS: https://www.lidoradio.com/?sca_ref=10673105.CO7opX2nTeqclAj At 37 years old, I officially graduated from Pellissippi State Community College with an Associate…

New House, New Shack… and New Problems

May 02, 2026 16m Transcript

We moved—and that means a brand new HamShackTV studio and antenna setup. In this behind-the-scenes walk and talk, I take you through the new shack, show the antenna setup, and deal with the…

Why ARRL Kids Day Might Save Ham Radio

May 02, 2026 9m Transcript

ARRL Kids Day is one of the most important events in amateur radio—and not enough people are talking about it. In this video, we break down what Kids Day is, why it matters, and how you can get…

How Ham Radio is the Closest Thing We Have to Star Wars Tech

May 02, 2026 8m Transcript

Celebrate May the Fourth with a deep dive into how ham radio mirrors the technology of Star Wars. From global communication using HF propagation to off-grid emergency communications and DIY radio…

On The Air: The History of AM 1450 WLAF | Small Town Radio

Apr 28, 2026 13m

There was a time when local radio was everything. Before social media. Before smartphones. Before everything got centralized and corporate… stations like AM 1450 WLAF were the heartbeat of their…

Why EVERY Ham Radio Operator Needs to Attend Dayton Hamvention Once

Apr 26, 2026 10m

Everybody says you need to attend Dayton Hamvention at least once—but why? In this video, we break down what makes Dayton Hamvention the biggest and most important event in ham radio—and why every…

I Tested the Starlink Mini Backpack — Here’s What Happened

Apr 26, 2026 9m Transcript

GET YOURS: https://amzn.to/4sWxHDe Starlink Mini is built for portability… but without the right setup, it’s a mess to travel with. In this video, we take a look at the DAQA Starlink Mini…

2 MILLION VIEWS GIVEAWAY! Win a $600+ Shack Pack LIVE (Hamvention Preview)

Apr 25, 2026 5m Transcript

We just crossed 2,000,000 total views on HamShackTV… and we’re not letting that go by quietly. We’re giving away a $600+ Intellitron Shack Pack from GigaParts—and it’s happening LIVE. 📅 WHEN:…

HF Is Overrated (Yeah, I Said It)

Apr 21, 2026 11m Transcript

For years, ham radio has pushed one idea: If you’re not on HF… you’re not a “real” operator. But is that actually true? Or is HF just sitting on a pedestal it doesn’t deserve anymore? In…

Repeaters Are Killing Ham Radio (Nobody Wants to Admit It)

Apr 20, 2026 10m Transcript

https://www.gigaparts.com/ Scan your local repeaters. What do you hear? Probably nothing. Repeaters were supposed to be the backbone of local ham radio—but today, many of them sit silent……

Stop Calling It Ham Radio… It’s Just a Hobby Now

Apr 20, 2026 11m Transcript

Ham radio has a branding problem—and nobody wants to talk about it. For decades, we’ve told people this hobby is all about emergency communications, public service, and being the “last line of…

INSTANT Upgrade! EMEET SmartCam 600 Takes HamshackTV to 4K!

Apr 20, 2026 3m

GET YOURS: https://amzn.to/4ttfQ7S Is this really a studio upgrade… or just another gadget? Today we’re putting the EMEET SmartCam S600 4K Webcam to the test—but not the way most people use it.…

Retevis HA2 Review: The Budget Radio That Actually DELIVERS?

Apr 20, 2026 22m Transcript

https://amzn.to/4cTWjaJ Is the Retevis HA2 just another cheap handheld… or is it actually worth your money? In this video, I put the HA2 through real-world testing—audio quality, range, build,…

The $10,000 Ham Shack Lie… And It’s Hurting Ham Radio

Apr 08, 2026 12m Transcript

🔥 Lido Radio Mounts (10% off automatically with this link): https://www.lidoradio.com/?sca_ref=10673105.CO7opX2nTeqclAj Everybody loves a good shack tour… but what if it’s sending the wrong…

I Tested the ThinkNode M1… This Changes Everything (Meshtastic)

Apr 06, 2026 6m

🚨 SPONSORED REVIEW: Elecrow ThinkNode M1 🚨 Get Yours Here: https://tidd.ly/4e4OSP0 In this video, I take a deep dive into the Elecrow ThinkNode M1, a fully self-contained Meshtastic LoRa…

BREAKING NEWS: Nexstar Tegna Merger BLOCKED?! Judge Throws Major Wrench Into Media Takeover

Mar 28, 2026 7m Transcript

Just days after approval, the Nexstar–Tegna merger has hit a major roadblock. A federal judge has temporarily blocked Nexstar from integrating Tegna’s operations—and this could change everything for…

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