Government Shutdowns, Ham Radio News & Hamfests | HRHQ Podcast S1E1

In this first episode of the Ham Radio HQ Podcast, I sit down with Jereme (K5TXY) to talk about some big topics shaking up the ham radio world — including how the U.S. government shutdown affects the FCC, National Park Service, and your favorite ham radio activities like Parks on the Air (POTA). We also chat about: 🏕️ Jereme’s upcoming POTA activation at Galveston Island State Park 🎫 My plans to attend S.P.A.R.K.-Con / ARRL Midwest Convention in Sedalia, Missouri ⛺ Camping adventures at Knob Noster State Park 📻 The latest ham radio news, gear, and hobby updates 💬 A few fun off-topic tangents along the way Whether you’re a new operator or a long-time ham, tune in and hang out with us as we kick off the Ham Radio HQ Podcast — your source for amateur radio stories, news, and real-world ham radio life. 👉 Subscribe for more weekly episodes, ham radio discussions, and updates from the field! Check out Jereme's YouTube Channel: @3BeesTV Where To Find The Ham Radio HQ Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J3xX22vsbGXwBGMAgYkmi?si=D3oQDEj5R1S5Y_KfwKLjlA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-hq-podcast/id1755236794 YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2u9dpp49O2t5jN6oaJtmKKF7nOeZ61bO&si=9sHRA7RaZ6B0a3l5 ⬇️GEAR I USE⬇️ –––––––––––––––––––– ★★As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.★★ 🛒Many Things I Use Can Be Found In My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ki5irehamradio 🥾Check Out My My Ultra Portable POTA Kit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ki5irehamradio/list/1S8JOQ9AJ4JQR –––––––––––––––––––– ⬇️LINKS TO OTHER STUFF⬇️ ★★All links are affiliate links where possible. As an affiliate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. These links help support the channel and make videos like this possible.★★ 📡ABR Industries (Affiliate): https://abrind.com/?sld=ki5irehamradio Use code "ki5irehamradio10" on qualifying purchases. 📡Alpha Antenna (Affiliate): https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=22 Using this link when ordering from Alpha Antenna helps support the channel. 📡Bridgecom Systems (Affiliate): https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ki5irehamradio Using this link when ordering from Bridgecom helps support the channel. 📡Ham Radio Prep (Affiliate): hamradioprep.com Use code "KI5IRE" to save 10% on qualifying purchases. 📡Radioddity (Affiliate): https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=ki5irehamradio Save $15 on qualifying purchases by using coupon code "KI5IRE" at checkout. 🌐The Ham Radio Logging Software I Use in the Shack (Only available for MacOS and iOS): https://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMLog.html 🌐The Ham Radio Logging Software I Use Portable/POTA/SOTA: https://ham2k.com/apps/polo/ 🎵The Music I Use In Most of My Videos (Non-Affiliate): https://artlist.io/ ⬇️FOLLOW ME ON OTHER PLATFORMS⬇️ 🌎My Blog: https://ki5ire.weebly.com 🎥Subscribe for More Content: youtube.com/@HamRadioHQ2 🌎KI5IRE Ham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamRadioHQ 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HamRadioHQ/ 📡X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/KI5IRE 📡Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ki5ire-ham-radio 📡Join the KI5IRE Ham Radio Discord: https://discord.gg/mpqnu58eJz #HamRadio #Podcast #ParksOnTheAir #ARRL #HamRadioHQ #GovernmentShutdown #AmateurRadio #FCC #POTA #HamRadioPodcast