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The ham radio and amateur radio experts have been warning us for years that spurious RF emissions were dangerous and could endanger public safety and put lives at risk, and finally we have an actual example of the ham-radio guys being correct. This week the FCC completed an enforcement action and sent a mean letter to a civilian in Massachusetts because of spurious RF emissions emanating from equipment in his home were interfering with the Massachusetts State Police Public Safety Radio System. ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf ►►►► Like the quality of my interview videos? I use RiversideFM - click here to sign up: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=NotARubicon NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Get the Raddy Malahit DSP2 SDR Radio on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3MQgwAB Or get direct from the Radioddity website here: https://www.radioddity.com/collections/analog-fm-radio/products/raddy-dsp2 In this short review I go over the Raddy Malahit DSP2 SDR Shortwave radio. This is not an exhaustive review of this SDR receiver, but I do go over how this SDR receiver works, many of the options on the SDR and I demonstrate how the waterfall and spectrum screens look. This radio is very similar to te Malachite DSP2 SDR, as a matter of fact, I can't see any difference between the Malahit DSP2 by Raddy and the Malachite DSP2 SDR. ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Stupid Human Interviews Episode TWO! I talk with Josh from Ham Radio Crash Course. We talk about ham radio, GMRS, Beard grooming, sad-hams, the McRib, and much, much more.

Get "The Guerrilla's Guide To The Baofeng" here: https://amzn.to/3zapB41 Get a Baofeng AR-152 emergency radio here: https://amzn.to/3TsBpFF See the video about the "Project" I did at Salton Sea here: https://youtu.be/rE_t9vFxH4c See the "In4LO" Off-Road video series I mentioned, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLku2B9MS_IIRAa80infA7M-7mUmCNopW5&si=iYz3q6dKTEPwkDKT Check out Brushbeater, AKA NC Scout's website here: https://brushbeater.org The first episode of Stupid Human Interviews! In this episode I talk with Brushbeater, aka NC Scout, the author of the book "The Guerrilla's Guide To The Baofeng Radio". We talk about his book, emergency communications during SHTF scenarios, coyote hunting, the 2nd Amendment, Jeeps and off-roading, and Taylor Swift. -- NOTE: This is the first of this type of interview and I am aware of several audio and video issues, so please be sure to leave a dumb comment to tell us what everyone already can see and hear. ►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

n this video I will explain HOW to get the tone for any GMRS repeater or Ham radio repeater using virtually any GMRS radio or amateur radio repeater. This method is very easy and does not break or violate any laws or rules. But remember that most repeaters are private property, and although many/most ham and GMRS repeaters are "open" for use by anyone, the owner of the repeater always has the right to ask someone to stop using their repeater. So although most repeaters do not need explicit permission to use, if a repeater explicitly lists the repeater as 'private' or, if a repeater owner asks you to not use their repeater, then you should do as they ask. ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

You can get the Baofeng UV-5G Plus GMRS radio here: https://amzn.to/3XGIXr3 Get a Radioddity GM-30 Plus here: https://amzn.to/3XeXbhb I compare the new Radioddity GM-30 Plus GMRS radio to the Baofeng UV-5G Plus GMRS radio. I go over the features of both of these low cost hand held GMRS radios, I compare the two GMRS radios and I tell you which of these two GMRS HT radios you should purchase. For clarification, these are GMRS radios and not Ham radios aka amateur radio operator radios but both Baofeng and Radioddity do make handheld ham radio HT units - but, these are not them. NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

You can get the GM-30 Plus 2Pack HERE : https://amzn.to/3T3mbqv Get the solitary GM30 Plus GMRS radio here: https://amzn.to/3XbnrJc The NEW Radioddity GM-30 PLUS is Radioddity's new, upgraded GM30 GMRS radio that features a color-screen, the GPS tracking feature of the GM 30 Plus, and more stuff. I go over many of the features of the new GM30 Plus GMRS radio, I test the power output of the GM30 Plus hand-held GMRS walkie talkie. This is not a ham radio and not for use by amateur radio operators (ham radio operators) this is a GMRS radio. ►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

In this video I discuss with myself the legalities of linking GMRS repeaters over the internet. The recent updates and changes to the FCC rules regarding using the internet to link GMRS repeaters has caused much discussion and confusion amongst both GMRS and ham-radio operators alike. So in this video I talk about these changes to the FCC rules, how it affects linked GMRS networks, and I give you my opinion about linking GMRS repeaters together over the internet. ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

In this video I explain why other walkie talkie radios can't hear your Baofeng UV-5R, or, any ham radio or GMRS radio when you transmit. Your radio can hear them, but they cannot hear you - a problem that many people new to amateur radio, GMRS or the walkie-talkie two-way radio world often face. ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

In this video I reveal the mystery of "Xenu" (no, not ZEENU). I explain who and what Xenu is, why I refer to the name Xenu in some of my GMRS and Ham radio videos, and i tell the quick, 6-minute-abs version of the Origin Story of Xenu. ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return. .. Special musical guest Exurb1a - you can find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCimiUgDLbi6P17BdaCZpVbg

In this video I explain some of the differences between GMRS and ham radio. I talk about the intended usage of GMRS and how it is different from amateur radio, and how "ham radio" is a hobby, but GMRS is not a hobby. I also discuss how to spot a ham-radio operator trying to use their GMRS radio like ham, and what normal GMRS users can to do stop them. ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

You can read the announcement from the Texas GMRS Network about shutting-down their linked repeaters here: https://www.texasgmrs.net/fcc-changes/ You can read the updated wording about linking GMRS repeaters on the FCC website, here: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs Like my shirt? Get it here: https://amzn.to/3yMVmjg In THIS video I discuss the shut-down of yet another linked GMRS repeater network apparently due to changes in the wording of the FCC rules regarding linking of GMRS repeaters. I also discuss why "some people" are so happy about these linked GMRS repeaters being shut-down. ►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Get the Garmin emergency satellite GPS communicator that I use, here: https://amzn.to/3AslMYf Price-shop lower priced satellite beacons and communicators here: https://amzn.to/3Z4UK3x Get the shirt off my back, here: https://amzn.to/4fM3ph3 In this video I explain why, for most normal people, a ham radio or GMRS radio like a Baofeng UV-5R (or any Baofeng or other brand ham or GMRS radio) is NOT an appropriate emergency communication device and why GMRS and Ham/amateur radio should not be relied on to get you medical help or rescue while hiking, camping, off roading, etc. and I explain why a satellite communicator or satellite GPS beacon or track like the Garmin InReach is a much better and more reliable choice for getting emergency help outdoors. ►►► Like my shirts? Shop for them all here! ► https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return. .. Special musical guest appearance by Exurbia - Check out his music, here: https://soundcloud.com/exurbia-1

Get yourself a Midland MXTA26 Mobile GMRS antenna here: https://amzn.to/3M4saar Get the magnet-mount NMO antenna base I use here: https://amzn.to/4fN1MiY Get the low-cost version of the FarsoMeter 2000, the SW-102 SWR & power meter, here: https://amzn.to/3X6el1P Like the shirt? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4cr5MCX In this video I will show you how easy it is to use a hand-held ham radio HT or a hand held GMRS walkie-talkie such as a Baofeng UV-5R, or Wouxun GMRS walkie-talkie in your Jeep, car, or truck with an external antenna so you can get performance similar to a regular mobile ham radio or mobile GMRS radio. Its very easy to install a walkie-talkie in your car and use a mobile antenna! ►►► Like my shirts? See them all here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

You can see the FCC enforcement database which lists all enforcements including all fines, all jail-time and some mean letters, here: https://www.fcc.gov/enforcement/orders You can see the FCC's archive of ALL mean letters sent regarding HAM radio violations here: https://www.fcc.gov/general/amateur-radio-service-enforcement-actions In this video I lament about using a Baofeng UV-5R without a ham radio or amateur radio license from the FCC or using a Baofeng or any unlocked ham radio on GMRS, FRS or MURS frequencies. I also explain what might happen if you do break the FCC rules using a ham radio such as the Baofeng UV-5R without an amateur radio license from the FCC. I also explain some of the reasons why using a Baofeng UV-5R or any unlocked HAM or GMRS radio on random radio frequencies might be a bad idea. ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

You can get this UNlocked Baofeng AR-5RM HT here: https://amzn.to/3A86Z4B In this video I quickly show you the Baofeng AR-5RM which is basically an unlocked version of the Baofeng UV-5RM OR an unlocked Baofeng UV-5G Plus Radio. Because this Baofeng is unlocked it can transmit on Ham, MURS, GMRS, LMR and other frequencies. In this video I also test the power-output of this Baofeng hand-held radio across all frequency ranges. PS: For everyone interested, the Baofeng Corporation (nobody) sent me this radio to review - I paid full price using the monies collected from my supporting channel-members. ►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Why do so many people hate The NotARubicon? What does The NotARubicon do to make so many people want to leave mean, hateful and troll comments on The NotARubicon's Youtube and Rumble Channels? In this video I explain why my channel gets so much hate in the comments and why I (The NotARubicon) stirs up so many emotions in "some people" ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Get yourself a box of TWO Baofeng MP31 GMRS Radios here: https://amzn.to/3LIqymB The TidRadio antenna upgrade sold out after 2 hours - Get the real Nagoya 771G antenna here: https://amzn.to/3Sr4BfS ***UPDATE!! After only 3 hours they have already raised the price by $2! I warned you - if you snooze you loose** In this video review the least expensive GMRS radio you can buy - the low cost Baofeng MP31 hand-held GMRS walkie talkie. I go over the features of this Baofeng GMRS radio, I test the power output, I test the range of how far it can transmit and I go over the downside of such an inexpensive GMRS radio. ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return. .. Music by Stern Beats - You can find him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZqpJDgfWkCOJR70ou674w

n this video I ramble for 6 minutes struggling to explain some of the differences between a GMRS license and a HAM radio or amateur radio FCC license. In no particular order I explain what you can do with a HAM radio license from the FCC, what you can do with a GMRS radio FCC license and whether or not you can use your GMRS license or GMRS Radio to transmit on ham frequencies and what will happen if you use a ham radio or your ham radio license to transmit on GMRS channels. Basically, I was bored and there was nothing on TV to watch and my Netflix prescription is expired so I turned on my camera and started talking about ham radio. ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

In this video I address a very important question that is on all American's minds: What Does The FCC Do? Does the FCC spend their time driving around black-vans, hunting-down CB radio, HAM radio or GMRS radio rule violators? is the FCC busy issuing fines and putting people in jail for using a Baofeng radio without a FCC license? No! In this video I talk about some of what the United States Federal Communications Commission actually does do, and how without the FCC using a cellphone or the internet would probably not work out very well. ►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Get yourself the Cobra Tacticool Watersports radio here: https://amzn.to/3zB3eo8 If you need a real emergency communication device, check out the Garmin satellite communicators here: https://amzn.to/3WiqAqf (i use the InReach Mini2) In this video I review the Cobra ACXT1035R Tacticool Floating FRS Walkie Talkie Radio. The Cobra ACXT1035R is relatively low-cost water-proof and floating adventure radio designed for use around water. I go over the features of the this Cobra walkie-talkie radio as well as some of the weaknesses of the radio and I compare it to a similar adventure-radio, the Rocky Talkie FRS Mountain Radio. ►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

In this video, once again, I discuss what I have said many times, in many videos, about using a ham radio or GMRS radio without a license in an emergency and what the FCC rules (FCC rules, not FCC laws) say about using a ham radio or GMRS radio without a license or an unlocked radio during an emergency. I also briefly touch on "some people" that spread lies and rumors that I encourage people to violate FCC rules by simple talking about what the the rules actually mean. ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

ou can get the RepeaterID device here: https://shop.mygmrs.com/products/repeaterid-automatic-repeater-voice-id?sca_ref=6365507.pfPz14WHRv You can get the optional power-adaptor for the Repeater-ID here: https://shop.mygmrs.com/products/repeaterid-rt97s-rt97p-mxr10-power-adapter?sca_ref=6365507.pfPz14WHRv You can find a shirt just like mine, here: https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf In this video I share with you the new, and now-available for purchase RepeaterID device which will enable automatic identification on Retevis RT97S GMRS repeaters, the RT97S Ham Radio Repeater and the Midland MXR10 GMRS Repeater as required by FCC rules. NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Get yourself a Rocky Talkie 5-Watt GMRS model here: https://alnk.to/9Ie4KsQ Get the Midland GXT67 Pro GMRS radio here: https://alnk.to/8PEhQp3 In this video I compare two rugged, outdoor, "Adventure" GMRS hand-held radios. The Midland GXT67 Pro GMRS walkie talkie and the Rocky Talkie "5-Watt" model GMRS hand held radio.. Both of these GMRS radios are high end "adventure" radios made for outdoor use. ► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.

Get a Midland MXTA26 antenna just like I use, here: -- https://amzn.to/4cHETeq In this video I share what radio I use my my Jeep, "The NotARubicon" and the radio in my wife's Jeep, "The IsARubicon". The radios are Motorola XTL 5000 LMR radios, they can transmit up to 110 watts, they can do GMRS, Ham radio (amateur radio) 70cm, business frequencies, digital P25 and encryption. I go over how the radios are set up in both of my Jeeps and how I keep it all very simple to use. ►► Like my shirt? Get one here! --- https://amzn.to/3XFzVuE NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return.