Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We had an amazing time connecting a CARDPUTER, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication. This setup allowed for successful contacts on 40 meters, showcasing the impressive capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts.
📻 M5 Cardputer: amzn.to/4tLcpsW
📻 M5 Burner (To Install the Launcher) docs.m5stack.com/en/uiflow/m5burner/intro
📻 Mini-FT8 (CARDPUTER Firmware) github.com/wcheng95/Mini-FT8
📻 Talentcell battery: amzn.to/48NmBcf
My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
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📻 My new favorite beginners Radio - Baofeng Mini: radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5r-mini?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: amzn.to/415oY6s
📡 You can get $10 off the VGC VN-N76 using the code "josh" here: verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 2x the points off the gear I use the most!
gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt
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#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio
We had an amazing time connecting a Cardputer, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication. This DIY tech setup allowed for a successful contact on 40 meters, showcasing the impressive capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts. Join us as we explore this electronics project and see how to replicate this ham radio setup.
We had an amazing time connecting a CARDPUTER, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication. This setup allowed for successful contacts on 40 meters, showcasing the impressive capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts.
📻 M5 Cardputer: amzn.to/4tLcpsW
📻 M5 Burner (To Install the Launcher) docs.m5stack.com/en/uiflow/m5burner/intro
📻 Mini-FT8 (CARDPUTER Firmware) github.com/wcheng95/Mini-FT8
📻 Talentcell battery: amzn.to/48NmBcf
My intro to Amateur Radio pamphlet is here: patreon.com/posts/126015747?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
The Coolest Ham Radio Gear:
As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases
—————————————————————————————————————————
📻 My new favorite beginners Radio - Baofeng Mini: radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5r-mini?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 My Big List of No-Regret Gear: amzn.to/415oY6s
📡 You can get $10 off the VGC VN-N76 using the code "josh" here: verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?
$15 off at Radioddity when you use the code JOSHNASS radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 My Favorite ham radio portable gear items! Check out Gigaparts for 2x the points off the gear I use the most!
gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH
📡 My favorite Handheld radio antenna is from Signal Stuff Signal Stick signalstuff.com/?ref=622 (This is an affliate link)
📡 I recommend the Ed Fong J-Pole? kbcubed.com/DBJ-2H-Amateur-Ham-2m-70cm-Dual-Band-Portable-Rollup-Antenna-by-Ed-Fong-p406009746
📡 Check out Radioddity ham radio radios $15.00 off Coupon code: JOSHNASS radioddity.com/?ref=bkobuwhc
📡 Great Value HTs: HTs: buytwowayradios.com/?cmid=amsreGRvTmttM0k9&afid=Mkx1eE1uN2M0S1k9&ats=bHNrMHVhZ3lZcjQ9
📡 Chameleon Antennas make the most robust antennas on the market, check them out here: https://chameleonantenna.com?bg_ref=99VqhYXETt
📻 Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content 📻
————————————————————————
Patreon - patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Patron perks)
📸YouTube - youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse/membership (includes early access to videos, membership YT badge and custom emojis)
Shop HamTactical: hamtactical.com
Shop Our Affiliates: hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates
Shop Our Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★
🪩 Website hamradiocrashcourse.com
📸 YouTube youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse
💻 Twitch https://m.twitch.tv/hamradiocrashcourse
Podcast hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com
💻 Discord discord.gg/xhJMxDT
📸 Facebook goo.gl/cv5rEQ
📸 Twitter https://X.com/Hoshnasi
📸 Instagram instagram.com/hamradiocrashcourse
📨 Physical Mail Josh Nass P.O Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101
Music by Sonic D:
Soundcloud.com/sncd
Twitter.com/sncd
Facebook.com/djsonicd
#HRCC #hamradio #amateurradio
We had an amazing time connecting a Cardputer, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication. This DIY tech setup allowed for a successful contact on 40 meters, showcasing the impressive capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts. Join us as we explore this electronics project and see how to replicate this ham radio setup.
