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HamShackTV is hitting the road for the 2026 Hamfest Tour—but our 1998 Starcraft Constellation needs critical repairs to make it safely to Orlando HamCation, Dayton Hamvention, and Huntsville Hamfest.
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Ready to crush your ham radio license exam? Whether you’re going for Technician, General, or Extra, you’ve got this! In this pep talk, Josh from HamShackTV shares proven tips, encouragement, and the …

🎙️ Tennessee QSO Party 2025 Wrap-Up 🎙️

Special event station N4T joined the bands for this year’s Tennessee QSO Party, and the results are in — at least the unofficial ones!

In this video, I co…

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Prices on several popular ham radio transceivers are going up significantly, and it’s going to hit operators in the wallet. This increase impacts some of the most widely used radio…

Ever wonder how hams with just a handheld radio can talk across an entire city, region, or even the country? The secret is repeaters. In this video, I’ll explain how repeaters work, why they matter, …

How do handheld ham radios reach across entire cities — or even across the world? The answer: repeaters.

In this video, I explain what repeaters are, how they work, and how you can start using the…

Want to get your ham radio license but don’t know where to start? 📻 Getting on the air is easier than you think! In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the ham radio licensing process, the…

Ever heard someone say, “I’m checking into the net at 7” and wondered what that means? 🤔 In this video, I break down exactly what a ham radio net is, the different types of nets you’ll encounter, and…

HamShackTV has partnered with Gigaparts to bring you some of the best ham radio deals anywhere. Did you know you can earn rewards points on every purchase—and even double your points on select radios…

Today I’m taking on a challenge: can you build a complete HF ham radio go-kit using only products from Amazon? That means the radio, power system, antenna, backpack, and everything in between—no hamf…

Tokyo Ham Fair 2025 did not disappoint! Over 42,000 attendees packed into Ariake GYM-EX to see the biggest names in amateur radio unveil their latest gear — and we’ve got the highlights right here.

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We did it — 1,000,000 views on HamShackTV! 🚀

From livestreams to hamfests, product reviews to interviews, YOU made this possible. I can’t thank this community enough for watching, subscribing, com…

Yes — you can actually use ham radio to talk to astronauts aboard the International Space Station! 🚀

In this video, we’ll explore:

The history of ham radio in space (from SAREX to ARISS)

How…

Don’t make the same mistake I did when buying a camper. What looked like a great deal turned into a nightmare — hidden wiring problems, unsafe conditions, and a whole lot of frustration.

If you’re…

Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna could reshape the media landscape across the United States — and right here in Knoxville, Tennessee. With WATE Channel 6 (Nexstar) and WBIR Channe…

Fresh from Tokyo Hamfair 2025, Icom has unveiled not only the new IC-7300MK2 but also two brand-new concept models:

📡 Icom ID-5200 Dual-Band Transceiver

144/430 MHz operation with FM + DV (Digi…

We’re taking it back to the classics! In this video, I reveal our 1998 Starcraft Constellation pop-up camper — a vintage rig that’s ready for new adventures.

I’ll walk you through the camper’s lay…

Tokyo Hamfair 2025 brought us a welcome evolution of a ham classic: the Icom IC‑7300 MK2. More than just a cosmetic refresh, it builds on proven SDR pedigree with these substantial upgrades:

Impro…

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Dave from SEEED Studios to talk about their cutting-edge Meshtastic devices, including the powerful SenseCAP T1000. Whether you're into off-grid communica…

When disaster strikes, ham radio shines. Amateur radio operators have been on the front lines of communication during hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires — keeping communities connected when…