EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 8 MIN
The WORST Advice in Ham Radio… ”Go Get Licensed”
from HamShackTV · host HamShackTV
🚨 SAVE ON HAM RADIO GEAR WITH GIGAPARTS REWARDS PLUS Join Gigaparts Rewards Plus and start earning on every purchase 👉 https://www.gigaparts.com/rewards 💰 Use Coupon Code: HAMSHACKTV50 at checkout for additional savings! Stop telling people to get their ham radio license… at least not right away. That might sound crazy—but hear me out. Every day, new people show interest in radio. Whether it’s CB, GMRS, prepping, or just curiosity… they’re ready to jump in. And what do we do? We hit them with rules, tests, and study guides before they’ve even touched a microphone. In this video, we’re breaking down why that approach is pushing people away—and what we SHOULD be doing instead to actually grow the hobby. 📡 This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on HamShackTV—and it might ruffle some feathers. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you agree… or am I completely off base? Drop a comment below. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! GET THE BEST IN MOBILE RADIO MOUNTS: https://www.lidoradio.com/?sca_ref=10673105.CO7opX2nTeqclAj 🛒 Shop My Amazon Link https://geni.us/HSTVAmazon ***Gigaparts*** Radios, Antennas, Coax, Power Supplies, 3D Printers, and More! Go to Gigaparts.com and Earn 2x Rewards point when using discound code HamShackTV at checkout. 📻 Get Your Ham Radio License the Easy Way Ham Radio Prep makes it simple — save 10% with code HamShackTV https://HamRadioPrep.com 🌍 Join World Radio League Track QSOs like a pro — 10% off Paid Memberships with HAMSHACKTV https://app.worldradioleague.com/?via=josh ABR Industries (COAX AND CONNECTORS) https://abrind.com/?sld=hamshacktv Use coupon code hamshacktv10 at checkout for 10% off 👉 Buy your SEEED T1000 here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html 🔌 Digirig Interface Your all-in-one digital rig solution — plug in and get on the air fast: https://digirig.net/p/8/ 🖥️ Intehill Monitors for POTA & More Crystal-clear portable displays perfect for field ops: https://tidd.ly/46n7BSh 🧢 Official HamShackTV Merch From shirts to mugs — support the shack in style: https://hamshacktv.printify.me/ 📡 BetterSafeRadio Gear Save 7% on solid gear for the prepared ham — use code AA4WX7 https://bettersaferadio.com/pro/aa4wx 🌐 Explore Meshtastic Get started with off-grid comms — click here: https://tinyurl.com/yfuanv2e 🚀 Join This Channel for Perks & Exclusive Content Get member-only videos, badges & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbVjEmjCQcwcD-Lk91owhw/join 🛍️ Visit the All-New HamShackTV Amazon Store My curated picks in one place: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamshacktv Let’s keep HamShackTV going strong — here’s how you can be a part of it: 💬 Chat with Us on Discord Join the conversation with fellow hams: https://discord.gg/BcqkVCZdZ9 📘 Follow on Facebook Daily posts, updates, and behind-the-scenes: https://facebook.com/HamShackTV 🌐 Visit the website for videos, merch & more: https://HAMSHACKTV.COM ⚠️ FTC Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the shack! Songs that may be used in my videos: Newsmark - 615 Music The Process By LAKEY INSPIRED is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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🚨 SAVE ON HAM RADIO GEAR WITH GIGAPARTS REWARDS PLUSJoin Gigaparts Rewards Plus and start earning on every purchase 👉 https://www.gigaparts.com/rewards💰 Use Coupon Code: HAMSHACKTV50 at checkout for additional savings!Stop telling people to get their ham radio license… at least not right away.That might sound crazy—but hear me out.Every day, new people show interest in radio. Whether it’s CB, GMRS, prepping, or just curiosity… they’re ready to jump in. And what do we do?We hit them with rules, tests, and study guides before they’ve even touched a microphone.In this video, we’re breaking down why that approach is pushing people away—and what we SHOULD be doing instead to actually grow the hobby.📡 This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on HamShackTV—and it might ruffle some feathers.💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONDo you agree… or am I completely off base? Drop a comment below.🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY!GET THE BEST IN MOBILE RADIO MOUNTS: https://www.lidoradio.com/?sca_ref=10673105.CO7opX2nTeqclAj🛒 Shop My Amazon Linkhttps://geni.us/HSTVAmazon***Gigaparts***Radios, Antennas, Coax, Power Supplies, 3D Printers, and More!Go to Gigaparts.com and Earn 2x Rewards point when using discound code HamShackTV at checkout.📻 Get Your Ham Radio License the Easy WayHam Radio Prep makes it simple — save 10% with code HamShackTVhttps://HamRadioPrep.com🌍 Join World Radio LeagueTrack QSOs like a pro — 10% off Paid Memberships with HAMSHACKTVhttps://app.worldradioleague.com/?via=joshABR Industries (COAX AND CONNECTORS)https://abrind.com/?sld=hamshacktvUse coupon code hamshacktv10 at checkout for 10% off👉 Buy your SEEED T1000 here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html🔌 Digirig InterfaceYour all-in-one digital rig solution — plug in and get on the air fast:https://digirig.net/p/8/🖥️ Intehill Monitors for POTA & MoreCrystal-clear portable displays perfect for field ops:https://tidd.ly/46n7BSh🧢 Official HamShackTV MerchFrom shirts to mugs — support the shack in style:https://hamshacktv.printify.me/📡 BetterSafeRadio GearSave 7% on solid gear for the prepared ham — use code AA4WX7https://bettersaferadio.com/pro/aa4wx🌐 Explore MeshtasticGet started with off-grid comms — click here:https://tinyurl.com/yfuanv2e🚀 Join This Channel for Perks & Exclusive ContentGet member-only videos, badges & more:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbVjEmjCQcwcD-Lk91owhw/join🛍️ Visit the All-New HamShackTV Amazon StoreMy curated picks in one place:https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamshacktvLet’s keep HamShackTV going strong — here’s how you can be a part of it:💬 Chat with Us on DiscordJoin the conversation with fellow hams: https://discord.gg/BcqkVCZdZ9📘 Follow on FacebookDaily posts, updates, and behind-the-scenes: https://facebook.com/HamShackTV🌐 Visit the website for videos, merch & more: https://HAMSHACKTV.COM⚠️ FTC Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the shack!Songs that may be used in my videos:Newsmark - 615 MusicThe Process By LAKEY INSPIRED is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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