Off-Grid Power For HTs And How To Get On A Net

<p> </p> <p>On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, Josh talks off grid power for handy talkies, Leah talks about fire prevention outside the home and Josh talks about how to check into a net. </p> <p> </p> <p>Have a drink with us! Today, we’re drinking… the late 1900s classic, Crystal Light, with Sodastream club soda and vodka. Pretty good, to be honest. A great way to add flavor without calories to a cocktail.  </p> <p>Josh has a short tip with the Ham Radio Minute: Off Grid Power for HTs.</p> <p>Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852</a> and/or emailing <a href='mailto:Leah@hamtactical.com'>Leah@hamtactical.com</a>. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!</p> <p>What We Used This Week (affiliate link): Signal Stick has a glow in the dark antenna and Leah is going to bring it into the house despite saying she didn’t want any more antennas in the house. https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622</p> <p>Preparedness Corner: Fire prevention outside the home. </p> <p>Email Correspondent’s Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.</p> <p>Links mentioned in the ECT:</p> <p>Bolognese with umami, good with Skyline Chili, recipe: <a href='https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/12/the-best-slow-cooked-bolognese-sauce-recipe.html'>https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/12/the-best-slow-cooked-bolognese-sauce-recipe.html</a></p> <p>Self Defense Suggestions:</p> <p><a href='https://www.kimberamerica.com/pepper-blaster'>https://www.kimberamerica.com/pepper-blas