Summary: <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheaverageguy.tv%2F2019%2F08%2F03%2Fmike-is-hamming-it-up-with-amateur-radio-hands-on-review-hgg411%2F&title=Mike%20is%20Hamming%20it%20Up%20with%20Amateur%20Radio%2C%20Hands%20on%20Review%20%E2%80%93%20HGG411"></a>Jim opens the show with a quick hands-on review of his new Govee Bluetooth Thermometer and Hygrometer that he picked up to try to get better control over the wooden humidor he has for his cigars. Mike spent the rest of the time going over a basic Ham radio set up. I think you will enjoy the show.<br> <br> <br> <br> Join Jim Collison / <a href="https://www.twitter.com/jcollison">@jcollison</a> and Mike Wieger / <a href="https://twitter.com/WiegerTech">@WiegerTech</a> for show #411 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network.<br> WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? <a href="http://www.theaverageguy.tv/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe</a><br> Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at <a href="http://www.theAverageGuy.tv/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://theAverageGuy.tv/live</a><br> Full show notes and video at <a href="http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg411" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg411</a><br> Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Antenna, Repeaters, Ham Radio, Radio, Humidity, Frequency, Transmit, International Space Station, ISS, Talk, Amateur Radio, Range, Bands<br> <br> <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com?c=JCOLLISO&utm_source=raf-share&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=clipboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh</a><br> <br> <br> Conversation<br> Couple new blog posts on the site:<br> <a href="https://theaverageguy.tv/2019/07/28/how-to-manage-kids-screen-time/">https://theaverageguy.tv/2019/07/28/how-to-manage-kids-screen-time/</a><br> <a href="https://theaverageguy.tv/2019/07/20/the-five-best-home-automation-gadgets-under-100/">https://theaverageguy.tv/2019/07/20/the-five-best-home-automation-gadgets-under-100/</a><br> If you would like to contribute, email me <a href="mailto:jim@theAverageGuy.tv">jim@theAverageGuy.tv</a><br> <br> News<br> Hangouts OnAir are officially disabled as of today<br> <br> Reviews<br> Govee Bluetooth Thermometer&Hygrometer, Mini Accurate Humidity and Temperature Sensor with Data Storage Export for iOS/Android – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R586J37">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R586J37</a><br> <br> Product Updates<br> Amateur Radio (Ham Radio)<br> A range of frequencies that licensed amateur radio people can use.<br> Why is this still a thing? Ham radio does not require a network and can cover long distances. During a disaster, it is one of the only modes of communication.<br> What do you need to get started<br> <br> * DC power supply<br> * Transceiver<br> * Antenna<br> <br> Mike’s Gear<br> Handheld Units – Baofeng UV-5R – Dual Band 2 meter and 70 centimeter – 5 watt $30 on Amazon – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-1800mAh-Battery-TIDRADIO-Antenna/dp/B0772FYKK8">https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-1800mAh-Battery-TIDRADIO-Antenna/dp/B0772FYKK8</a><br> ExpertPower XP-669C Antenna – $12.25 on Amazon<br> N9TAX Slim Jim Antenna for home use $30 on N9TAX website. <br> Car Rig – QYT KT-8900D Dual Band 25 watt dual band radio – $79 on Amazon<br> Bingfu Vehicle NMO lip mount – $30 on Amazon<br> Tram 1180 dual band antenna – $32 on Amazon<br> How do I talk to people? Simplex or Repeater use<br>
