Everything Ham Radio Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Episode 100! Wow, there were times over the past 26 months that I didn’t think that I would make it this far. Then there were others, some of that time was over the past few months, that I didn’t think I would make it to 100. There were times where I struggled to find something to talk about, someone to talk to about whatever topic I chose, or just find the time to record the episode. Don’t get me wrong, I love doing the podcast and wish I could continue doing it. So why am I stopping the podcast? Well, there a few reasons actually. As you all know, my wife and I adopted four kids last July. I want... Read moreETH100 – All Good Things Must Come To An End
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! We are fastly approaching episode 100! Since it is such a big number, I wanted to take some time and look back over the past 100 episodes and talk about some of them. NOTE: All the download numbers in this post is accurate as of March 5, 2018 Top 10 Most Download Episode Episode 76 – Software Defined Radios – Downloads: 2,788 This episode was the first of three times that I had Ria Jairam, N2RJ on my show. In this episode we talked about first off, what a software Defined Radio was and secondly what are some of the options out there to use them. We talked about... Read moreETH099 – A Look Back Over The Past 100 Episodes!
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! A Non-Ham XYL’s View of Ham Radio Back in August of 2016, in Episode 31, I talked with Allison Hollier, KG5BHY. In that episode we talked about what it was like to be a YL with a license. At the time the plan was to bring my wife on in the next episode to get a XYL’s view of being married to a ham when she wasn’t one. Plans changed and that didn’t happen until a year and a half later. In this episode I am joined by my wife, Jessica. We talk about what it is like to be married to me…well…actually more of what it is like... Read moreETH098 – A Non-Ham XYL’s View of Ham Radio
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! Tech Corner Hawaii’s recent ballistic missile scare http://www.everythinghamradio.com/2017/07/ham-radio-license/ http://www.everythinghamradio.com/2018/02/contesting-killing-hobby/ Ham Radio 360 – All Good Things Must Come To An End West Mountain Radio The Epic PWRgate is West Mountain Radio’s 3rd generation power gate product. It uses advanced technology to achieve a very low power loss and has maximum flexibility to charge modern batteries. Epic PWRgate is a 12 volt backup power system rated at 40 amperes continuous from either a Power Supply or a Battery. Connected equipment will instantly switch to battery during a power blackout or power supply failure. Low loss PWRgate provides forward voltage drop of only 0.05 volts. USB port... Read moreETH097 – An Oopsy Causes A Big Scare!
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! Due to poor planning and not realizing that I hadn’t made a podcast episode yet until the night before this episode is scheduled to be released, it is just me today. We are going to be talking about the School Club Roundup, some new information about this years Hamvention and more… Tech Corner Correction from the last episode In the last episode, we talked about the stuff that was going on with the ARRL Board and some of the changes that they were talking about making. I said that the President and the three Vice-Presidents were paid employees of the ARRL. I have since been corrected of this, multiple... Read moreETH096 – School Club Roundup, Hamvention Update and More
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we have Ian Kahn back with us as a hopefully at least semi-regular co-host. NOTE: There is a little behind the scenes part after the closing music on this episode. My wife asked if I would keep her in the episode, so how could I say no… 🙂 Tech Corner Winter Field Day Winter Field Day runs for 24 hours during the last full weekend in January each year from 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Saturday to 1900 UTC (2pm EST) Sunday. For 2018, the dates are January 27th and 28th. Station set-up may commence no earlier than 1900 UTC (2pm EST) on Friday, January 26th.... Read moreETH095 – Winter Field Day, The ARRL Board and More…
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! Tech Corner Merry Christmas! Changes in 2018 Email subscribers currently send email every post. Will be doing just a weekly email with all the blog posts and podcast episodes in it. It will also be more personalized rather than just a “here is what was posted type email I am going to be writing more blog posts than I have in the past two years I am going to change my website to include a news area where I can put news type articles in that wont be included in my email. I would also like to find some people who might want to write some articles... Read moreETH094 Merry Christmas!!
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Rob Suggs, KB5EZ, about NASA On The Air or NOTA for short. Tech Corner NASA On The Air(NOTA) From the NOTA Website: 2018 is a big year for NASA anniversaries and we’d like for you to help us celebrate. NASA was created in 1958, the first manned lunar mission was in 1968, and the first elements of the International Space Station (ISS) were launched in 1998. The club stations at the various NASA centers and facilities plan to be on the air with special events to celebrate these milestones and some may be offering commemorative QSL cards. There... Read moreETH093 NASA On The Air(NOTA)
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode, I went on the HamRadioNow show along with several other ham radio content creators. Tech Corner – The Hamcasters In this episode I join Gary and David from the HamRadioNow Program along with five other podcasters, Youtubers and bloggers. Sterling Coffey N0SSC (Phasing Line Podcast, YouTube star) Phasing Line Podcast http://phasinglinepodcast.com/ N0SSC Blog: http://n0ssc.com/ Dan Romanchik KB6NU (ICQ Podcast, author, blogger) ICQ Podcast https://www.icqpodcast.com/ KB6NU Blog http://www.kb6nu.com/ Curtis Mohr K5CLM (Everything Ham Radio Podcast) Everything Ham Radio Blog & Podcast http://www.everythinghamradio.com Onno Benschop VK6FLAB (Foundations of Amateur Radio Podcast) Foundations of Amateur Radio Podcast http://podcasts.itmaze.com.au/foundations/ Sam Reynolds KM4WDK (HamKID YouTube show) HamKID show... Read moreETH092 – The HamCasters
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are joined by Ian Kahn, KM4IK, as a guest host. We talk about Christmas, or more specifically ideas for a Shout Out to Eric Harrison. Eric sent me an email this past weekend tell me that he passed his Technician Class Test. In his email he wrote, Thanks for making the podcast. Between it and the No Nonsense study guide, Im Convinced thats what made it possible. Also I want to give a shout out to Pat Hens. Last episode was requested by him. In his last email he said that he was “New to Ham and was studying for his General because he... Read moreETH091 Christmas Wish List 2017
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with John Jacobs, W7DBO, from the Hamradio 360: Field Radio Podcast about WSPRnet and More. Tech Corner – WSPRnet What Is WSPRNet? WSPRnet stands for Weak Signal Progagtion Reporting. It is a system devolped by , who also developed all the JT modes. It allows you to transmit and receive automate signal heard reports from other stations around the world. You can see who is hear your signal and who you are hearing and where they are from. WSPRnet Frequencies – USB dial (MHz): 0.136 0.4742 1.8366 3.5926 5.2872 7.0386 10.1387 14.0956 18.1046 21.0946 24.9246 28.1246 50.293 70.091 144.489 432.300... Read moreETH090 – WSPRnet with John Jacobs, W7DBO
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Vance Martin, N3VEM, about World Wide Flora and Fauna or as it is known here in the US, Parks On The Air Tech Corner – World Wide Flora and Fauna Regional POTA/KFF Managers: 0 – NU0C – Jim Shorney 1 – N1TYH – Steve Olivieri 2 – WX2I – Bob Jonas 3 – KB3ZUK – Jeff Dahn 4 – KA9JAC – Bob Gedemer 5 – N1TYH – Steve Olivieri 6 – KA9JAC – Bob Gedemer 7 – W7JKC – John Calnan 8 – AC8RH – Gene Bunner 9 – KA9JAC – Bob Gedemer WWFF Standardize Frequencies Phone: 3.744... Read moreETH089 – World Wide Flora and Fauna
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Ben Doran, N8BD, about Near Vertical Incidence Skywave or NVIS for short(since I have the hardest time saying Incidence…lol). Tech Corner – Near Vertical Incidence Skywave What is Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) NVIS is an ionospheric skip operating technique that directs the strongest signals from a station vertically, or upward, rather than toward the horizon. Signals propagating nearly vertically approach the ionosphere with steep incidence angles and may be bent back to earth with similarly small angles. NVIS is a great mode to use when you are trying talk that that area that is to far away for... Read moreETH088 – Near Vertical Incedence Skywave (NVIS)
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Vance Martin, N3VEM, about traveling with your ham radio gear and operating while traveling. Tech Corner – Traveling With Your Ham Radio Gear Do you travel a lot for work or pleasure? Do you want something more to do in the evening when you’re not working besides stare at hotel room walls or something on TV? Why not bring your ham radio equipment with you and make some contacts? Vance shares some very valuable information for doing just that! Also, make sure you check out his blog for more information about traveling with your equipment and much more. Links... Read moreETH087 – Traveling With Your Ham Radio Gear
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk Bill Stearns, NE4RD, about the upcoming Scouting Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet. Tech Corner Jamboree on the Air/Jamboree on the Internet Please help me welcome by guest for today’s episode, Bill Stearns, NE4RD. You might have heard of Bill from the Amateur Radio Newsline podcast or from the Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast. Bill is a great advocate for the Boy Scouts. He is highly involved in the Boy Scouts with the K2BSA group. The K2BSA group is the amateur radio wing of the Scouts in his home area. Links Mentioned In This Episode... Read moreETH086 Boy Scout Jamboree On The Air (JOTA/JOTI)
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In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with Rai Jariam, N2RJ, for a third time. This time we are talking about the JT Modes, JT65, JT9 and the newest addition FT8. Here is a typical conversation over JT65: “CQ K5CLM EM12 CQ call from K5CLM with his locator “K5CLM N2RJ FN21 N2RJ replies to K5CLM with her locator “N2RJ K5CLM -12 K5CLM sends his signal report “K5CLM N2RJ R-08 N2RJ replies with her signal report “N2RJ K5CLM RRR K5CLM says Reception Report Received (all OK) “K5CLM N2RJ 73 N2RJ says Best regards “N2RJ K5CLM 73 K5CLM says Best regards Each message of up to 13 characters is sent over the course of 50 seconds, starting at the... Read moreETH085 JT Modes with Ria Jairam, N2RJ
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In this episode I have a guest co-host joining me. You might remember him from episode 67 where we talked about PSK31 and episode 71 where we talked about Field Day. His name is Ian Kahn, KM4IK. I have enjoyed talking with Ian on those two episodes and asked him to join me for this one. Hurricane Harvey We talk about some major things that are happening or have happened recently. We start off talking about the amazing devastation that is going on right now here in Texas, Hurricane Harvey. Texas Flood Zone ARES Volunteers Advised to Stay Home, Family Safety Comes First Cell Networks Suffer Outages in Harvey’s Wake Hurricane Watch Net Suspends Operations for Hurricane Harvey Amateur... Read moreHurricane Harvey, The Solar Eclipse and More ETH084
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk Remote Operations with Ria Jairam. We had Ria on the podcast before back in episode 76 where we talked about Software Defined Radios. Question of the Week: Have You Ever Operated A Remote Station? Tech Corner – Remote Operations Remote Operations – Software Solutions Ham Radio Deluxe Remaud RS-BA1 – Icom Remote Operations Software Remote Operations – Hardware Solutions Remote Rig Remote QTH Elecraft FlexRadio Systems Remote Operation Services Remote Ham Radio Remote Hams Remote Antenna Solutions Antenna Genius – By FlexRadioSystems GH Anywhere KB3IHF QSL Cards Do You Need Some QSL Cards? Check out KB3IHF... Read moreRemote Operations with Ria Jairam, N2RJ – ETH083
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk Gabriel Zeifman, NJ7H, about Amateur Satellite, the ISS and More Facebook Question of the Week: Have you ever made a contact through a an object in space? Tech Corner Amateur Satellite, ISS and More… I first heard about Gabriel in the ARRL Letter on July 27, 2017. There was an story in there that was titled, “Oklahoma Radio Amateur is First to Score Satellite VUCC from Greenland A couple things caught my eye on this title, the first thing was that he was the FIRST person to do it, the second was that he got the VUCC award using satellite.... Read moreAmateur Satellite, the ISS and More ETH082
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN about his flight around the world Question of the Week: Did you make contact with Brian on his around the world trip? Special Event Station Let's support the USS Slater Museum Ship by making contact with W2UIS on the Slater on August 12th, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The Slater will be on Echolink Crossrds conference and on D-Star Refl 001C Tech Corner – Flying Around the World with Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN In this episode of the Everything Ham Radio Podcast with talk with Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN about his flight around the world... Read moreFlying Around the World with Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN – ETH081
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk Facebook Question of the Week: Tech Corner – Amateur TV Amateur TV originally started in the 1920’s but really didn’t take off until the 1950-1960’s. In the mid-1960’s is when Tom decided to start a side business out of his garage. In the late 1970’s, Tom took his business full time and continued with it until he retired and closed his business in 2014. Tom continues to maintain his website and helps other hams with ATV questions to this day. ATV can be used for numerous different things. Things like EMCOMM and Public Service Events, Radio Controlled Vehicles like we... Read moreAmateur TV with Tom O’Hara, W6ORG – ETH080
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk Question of the Week: What is your favorite digital voice mode? Tech Corner Yaesu DR-2x Repeater At Hamvention last year the new DR-2X was announced and on display in the Yaesu booth. The first thing that pops into my head is, “cool, an upgraded repeater that has a bunch of new features and works better than the DR-1x that we bought about a year ago. However, the more I read about it, I realized it isnt really an upgraded one its just a different one. Each of the two has something that the other one doesnt. Which strikes me as crazy... Read moreSystem Fusion DR-2X, Solar Eclipse and More ETH079
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Garrett Dow, KD6KPC, about RepeaterBook. Facebook Question of the Week: How do you find repeaters when you travel? Tech Corner – RepeaterBook History In this episode we talk with Garrett Dow, who is the creator of the website RepeaterBook.com. RepeaterBook is an online repeater directory that started in 2006 as HWHam.com. He started the website and online repeater directory to have a online directory that he could access from anywhere without having to have a paper directory that is basically outdated before he even bought it. A couple years later, he was approached by James Ewen, VE6SRV from Alberta, Canada and... Read moreRepeaterBook – A FREE Online Repeater Directory – ETH078
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are kickin it with George and Jeremy from the Hamradio 360: Workbench Podcast Question of the Week: What’s on your workbench? Tech Corner – Mini Data Radios, HR360 Workbench Podcast and Reflections on Hamvention 2017 In this episode we are kicking it with George, KJ6VU and Jeremy, KF7IJZ from the Ham Radio 360: Workbench podcast. If you don’t know what the Workbench podcast is, it is a spin off of the Ham Radio 360 podcast with Cale Nelson, K4CDN. It is a bi-weekly podcast that deep dives into all thing technical in the amateur radio world. Links and products mentioned in this episode: Ham Radio... Read moreKicking It With the Ham Radio 360: Workbench Podcast Crew – ETH077
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about Software Defined Radios with Ria Jairam, N2RJ. Question of the Week: How Was Your Fourth of July? Tech Corner Software Defined Radios In this episode we talked with Ria Jairam, N2RJ about Software Defined Radios. SDR’s can view up to 30 MHz of bandwidth at one time. Some SDRs can show you a waterfall display for up to eight different frequency ranges at one time. Links mentioned in this episode: Radios FlexRadio Systems FlexRadio User Community Apache Labs Anan Radios SunSDR Radio Icom 7300 RTLSDR Radio Modes JT65 Do You Need Some QSL Cards? Check out KB3IHF QSL... Read moreSoftware Defined Radios with Ria Jairam, N2RJ- ETH076
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about RFinder with the programs maker, Bob Greenberg, W2CYK. Facebook Question of the Week: How was your Field Day? Did you participate in it? What were some of your issues and what might you do different next year? Tech Corner – RFinder http://www.rfinder.net What is RFinder? The RFinder (RepeaterFinder) Worldwide Repeater Directory is a steadily growing worldwide repeater directory including IRLP, Echolink, AllStar, DStar, MotoTRBO, and even Winlink information. We currently have over 175 countries in the directory! Buy RFinder on Itunes – Iphone – IPad Buy RFinder on Google Play Youtube – RFinder Killer Youtube – RFinder Pi http://www.androiddmr.com... Read moreRFinder with Bob Greenberg, W2CYK – ETH075
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, about the 13 Colonies Special Event Station over the 4th of July week. Question of the Week: What is your favorite special event? Tech Corner – 13 Colonies Special Event Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO – WM3PEN Bonus Station Call sign http://www.13colonies.net/index.html The special event goes from July 1 at 1300 UTC through July 7 at 0400 UTC. However, please check the 13 colonies website for more information about when operators will be around the radio for sure. They will be operating on all but 60 meters, including some on DStar, Fusion, and Allstar digital modes. There... Read more13 Colonies Special Event with Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO – ETH074
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode ,we are going to talk about Operating Bicycle Mobile with Mike Nickolaus, NF0N Facebook Question of the Week: So far we have talked about two topics that join another hobby with amateur radio, what other hobbies out there work well with amateur radio? Tech Corner – Operating Bicycle Mobile Today with talk with Mike Nickolaus, NF0N about how to operate Bicycle Mobile. Mike is one of the founding members of the Bicycle Mobile Hams of America club. The club was formed in June of 1989 by Hartley Alley, NA0A in large part because of an article in QST magazine that month where the author was trying... Read moreOperating Bicycle Mobile with Mike Nickolaus, NF0N – ETH073
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk with Glen Popiel, KW5GP, about all kinds of projects that you can do with an Arduino and about his two books dealing with the Arduino, Arduino for Ham Radio and More Arduino for Ham Radio. Facebook Question of the Week: Have you ever used an Arduino to build something? If so, what did you build? Tech Corner – Arduino Projects Glen Popiel, KW5GP author of Arduino for Ham Radio, More Arduino for Ham Radio and High Speed Multimedia for Amateur Radio Hamvention interview on 40m qrp transceiver video I had a great conversation with Glen in this episode. Glen is... Read moreArduino Projects for Amateur Radio with Glen Popiel, KW5GP – ETH072
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about Field Day 2017 with Ian Kahn, KM4IK! Facebook Question of the Week: What Class Station Is Your Club or You Running? Field Day 2017 Dates Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2017 is June 24-25. If your club is not doing field day or you would just like to check out other field day locations, check out the ARRL's Field Day Locator to find other field day locations in your area. Bands Any Amateur Radio band except 12, 17, 30 and 60 Meters. Rules, Entry... Read moreField Day 2017 with Ian Kahn, KM4IK – ETH071
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about Remote Controlled Drones and More with Jason Howard, K6DGN, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks. Facebook Question of the Week: What did you buy at Hamvention or what would your have bought? Tech Corner – Remote Controlled Drones and More with Jason Howard, K6DGN Welcome to Jason Henderson, K6DGN to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast. Jason has been flying Remote Controlled Planes, Helicopters and Quad/Tri copters since 2009. In 2013, he married his love of RC vehicles to a new love of Amateur Radio. What does someone need if they want to get... Read moreRemote Controlled Drones, Planes and More with Jason Howard, K6DGN – ETH070
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode, we are going to talk about Hamvention 2017! Facebook Question of the Week: What did you think about Hamvention this year? Tech Corner – HamVention Is Here! Click here to download the Full Hamvention Program Admission Ticket (Day of Event) – $27 USD Only available at the door now. Talk in Frequency is 146.940 – PL 123 There will be a repeating bulletin on 145.525 Directions and Maps Fellow Podcasters/Youtubers Ham Nation – Booth 5305 – Hosted by Bob Heil, Gordon West, George Thomas, Don Wilbanks, Valerie Hotzfeld, Amanda Alden, Dale Puckett Share in the excitement and importance of ham radio – from tossing an antenna... Read moreIt’s Hamvention Time Again – ETH069
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about how to be Weather Aware, We talk about W5KUB and his Hamvention Marathon at Hamvention next weekend, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks and wrap it up with some news from around the hobby! Facebook Question of the Week: Are You Going To Hamvention next weekend? Tech Corner – Are You Weather Aware? On April 29, 2017, about 100 miles east of me had about 4 tornados touch down. At least one of them went through a fairly decent sized city of about 3600 people called Canton. As of the time of me... Read moreETH068 – Are You Weather Aware?
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about PSK31 with Ian Kahn, KM4IK, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks and wrap it up with some news from around the hobby! Facebook Question of the Week: What was your biggest hurdle in getting or upgrading you license? Tech Corner – PSK31 with Ian Kahn, KM4IK In today's episode we talk with Ian Kahn, KM4IK about PSK31. Ian is a member of the North Fulton Amateur Radio League and the Southeastern DX Club. We had a great conversation about the mode and I learned a lot about it. In fact, this conversation really makes... Read moreETH067 – I Think I Have The PSK31 Bug! Inteview with Ian Kahn, KM4IK
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about Allstar with Jim Aspinwall, NO1PC, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks. Facebook Question of the Week: What is your favorite brand of radio and why? Tech Corner – Allstar with Jim Aspenwall, NO1PC In this episode we talk with Jim Aspenwall, NO1PC, about how he got his start in amateur radio. His story is a picture example of what being an amateur radio operator at an early age can do for you. Basically being born into amateur radio, being dragged to meetings and events by his father, and learning about things at... Read moreETH066 – Perfect Example of Growing Up As A Ham and The Allstar Link Network
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about some ideas for follow up classes after you give a technician class, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks! Facebook Question of the Week: What is the funniest phonetics you can think of for your callsign? Tech Corner Follow Up Classes After A Tech Class In the last episode, one of the things that we talked about was since the class was only a few hours long, taught in a day, it is a good idea to have follow up classes to teach different things. In today’s episode, I am going to talk... Read moreETH065 Follow Up Classes After A Technician Class
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks and wrap it up with some news from around the hobby! Facebook Question of the Week: What is your most exciting contact you’ve made? Tech Corner How to Teach A Technician Class with Dan Romanchik, KB6NU In this episode we talk with Dan Romanchik, KB6NU. He has a ham for a long time and is a retired Electronics Engineer. He is also the author of the No Nonsense study guides. Ham Instructor Yahoo Group If you are any kind of ham radio teacher, from a... Read moreETH064 How To Teach A Technician Class with Dan Romanchik, KB6NU
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about Texas State Parks On The Air, we talk about some upcoming events/contests and hamfests over the next two weeks and wrap it up with some news from around the hobby! Facebook Question of the Week: How long have you had your license? Tech Corner – Texas State Parks On The Air w/Paul Estes, K5VOP Website: Texas State Parks On The Air Website Facebook: TSPOTA Facebook Page Event Rules: TSPOTA Rules State Park Designators Event will take place every year on the second weekend of April (except when Easter falls on the second weekend, then the contest is moved to the first weekend of... Read moreETH063 – Texas State Parks On The Air with Paul Estes, K5VOP
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the Everything Ham Radio Podcast! In this episode we are going to recap my experience with Field Day 2016, we are going to talk with a couple local hams during Field Day and with a few hours left of Field Day talk about how it is going so far. My local Field Day station is sponsored by the Johnson County ARES team and is hosted at the Johnson County Emergency Operation Center. We ran a 3F station and ran under the call sign of KY5O. At the time of this recording(about 7am on Sunday morning) we had approximately 150 contacts. We had a GOTA station as well and made several contacts on it as well.... Read moreETH024 – Field Day 2016 Recap
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