Amateur Radio Roundtable: Recent Episodes
Tom Medlin
Award winning Amateur Radio show featuring guests from around the world. Ham radio, news, new products, discussions, hamfests, and more. This podcast is the audio version of our live Ham Radio video show on Tues nights on W5KUB.COM at 8:00 PM Central
Tonight we look at a knight t-150 novice transmitter from 62 years ago. We will check it out. Will it blow up or will it work? Also Brett gives us some FCC updates.
Tonight we talk with Chairman of the upcoming Huntsville, AL hamfest. We also talk about and calculate equivalent resistance, plus more
Tonight we review some hamfests. Tom shows us how we get data back for our pico ballooons using wspr, python, and aprs. much more
Tom updates us on w5kub-123. he talks about Ai for ham radio. Brett gives us a presentation on crystal radio sets
Tonight Brett reviews his trip to hamvention. Tom provides details about building pico balloons and the launch of w5kub-123
Tonight we talk with Martin F. Jue, founder of MFJ. We look at many vintage radios and discuss
This is a recorded interview with Martin F. Jue, founder of MFJ Enterprises. Martin gives Tom a Knight T-150 transmitter. This was Toms novice transmitter in 1964
Tonight Brett talks about SDR, Hambot gives away 2 prizes, We comment on the upcoming Corinth, MS hamfest, plus more. Internet problems took the show down at about 1 hour 12 minutes in.
Tonight we review the Russellville, AR hamfest with Guest John Evans. Tom shows his buys and the repair of that equipment. One of the purchases was his first ham radio receiver he had back 62 years ago.
This is a rerun of Nov 18, 2025. We are now on a biweekly schedule therefore we will have a new show everyother week. We will have a rerun on weeks were we did not have a show. We have moved to Wednesdays. next live show is Wed March 18.
Tonight we unbox a starlink and set it up. We review a nano vna and discuss 4 different type antennas. Hambot gives a Grundig shortwave radio to a lucky viewer.
Tonight, Bill Brown tells us how to recover radiosonde and use it for ham radio, Brett talks about the possibility that meshtashic is breaking fcc rules.
Tom makes a short appearance since his disc surgery. Voice was pretty bad during the show but other times it sounds normal. Brett talks about a company asking the fcc for frequencies to be used for satellite cell service that are used by hams. Brett also shows us a visit to a local ham fest.
Tonight Tom is still out with voice problems. Bretts has the show. 2 segments. 1. Using rain gutters as antennas, 2. Hamfests.
Tom is still out . Voice is still bad from surgery. Tonights guest is ARRL lawyer discussing HOA antennas
Glen gives us a review of the Mena, Ar hamfest. Brett discusses lightning protection, Tom is still out from repair of a disc in his neck. Plus more.
Tonight Bret does the show from wyoming. Tom makes a short appearance but he can not talk. He had neck disc surgery this morning.
we review the new ic-7300 mkII, look at show projects, 7 band 49 ft vertical ant matcher, bringing new live back to old non working equipment, and satellite operation using the S.A.T. , and review so new test equipment.
Tonight we review the Huntsville, AL hamfest, we show off the items we purchased. Bill brown shows us a pico balloon launch he did at hamfest.
Tonight we look at a free program that will allow you to use your laptop to control nano vna. It makes the work easy. We also talk about metor scatter.
Tonight Brett shows us how to receiver slow scan TV from the ISS. We look at the nanovna and the tinySa. Magnetic loops, egg beater antenna plus more
Tonight we discuss with Mark Brown N4bcd the up coming Huntsville, AL hamfest. Also review the shows 7 band vertical project
no live show tonight. this is a rerun from Jan 15 about end fed antennas. I think you will enjoy.
Tonight we visit a number of field day operations, we show how to tune a coax trap, plus much more.
tonight brett show us a new radio he will use on pota and field day. Tom shows our new ham radio action figures. We also discuss hamfests.
Tonight update on w5kub-120 and 121, we look at states license plates, solar storm affecting HF this week, plus more
Tonight we talk about, hamfests, field day, building and launch of two new pico balloons, work bench accessories, and build a functional work bench.
Tonight discussion how best to do a fox hunt. Also news, steppir is closing, The new yaesu ftx-1
Tonight we talk about the building of various antennas and a remote motorized tuner, Also update on w5kub-119 about to make the first lap around the world, plus more.
Tonight, FCC delete,delete,delete, Review of the atu-100 and the yaesu ft-891, and update on w5kub-119 pico balloon plus more
Crowley ridge, AR ham swap, update on w5kub-119, build a 100 mW transmitter, plus more.
Review of the Memphis, TN Freefest, update on w5kub-119, exploding a yoko balloon, plus more .
Tonight POTA, update on w5kub-119, several hamfest visits including the Corinth, MS hamfest.
tonight we test ethernet speeds using ethernet, lamp cords, extentsion cords, and just twist splice of ethernet cat 5. Plus PICO balloon updates .
Tonight we review the Russellville, AR hamfest, discuss new all band resonance antenna project, plus more..
due to Presidential address to congress tonight, we did not have a live show. In place we are rerunning this show about end fed antennas.
Tonight we discuss Meshtastic, how to use, how to construct. Also update on our next pico balloon launches from the Arkansas River Valley hamfest, plus a recap of Hoxie, AR hamfest, plus more.
Tonight Brett checks in from the airport in NY. Glen gives us a report on the Hoxie, AR hamfest. Tom talks about the pico balloon launch coming up march 8
Tonight we see the recovery of a pico balloon that went around the world. Also tom show us and discusses his next two flights which will launch at the Ark River Valley Hamfest in Russellville, AR next month. We will also give a recap of Hamcation. Plus more.
Tonight Russian wired radios, worlds smallest general coverage receiver, crazy free electricity gadgets, shack pictures, plus more.
Tonight Bob Brehm ak6r, cheif engineer of Palomar-engineering talks about end fed antennas. Hambot gives away a Heil handbook.
Tonight we are using our new webcast software. Hambot gives away tickets to the Orlando Hamcation, We answer viewers questions about j-poles, and we show off our ham radio Christmas gifts.
Tonight locating rf interference from wal-warts, Check a fuse with a smart phone, Elmers answer questions, plus much more.
Tonight International beacon project, The quiet zone in the U.S. no transmitters allow. Visit from editors of The Dipole
Tonight we build traps for a 20 meter/10 meter antenna. Design traps and use a spectrum analyzer and tracking generator, or you can use an antenna analyzer to design the trap. We look at using the wouxun 220 mhz HT as a mobile, and discuss the future of the show.
Tonight Brett talks about black friday for ham radio. Glen talks about the hobby of electronics. Tom is still out.
Tonight Dr Duino. Also tom talks about his trip to Rome plus some upcoming ham radio projects
Tonight we show you a project where you can use a droid phone as a 2 meter HT. plus more.
Tonight measure RF power with a scope. Brett talks about grms, Tom reviews all those free power generator youtube videos. Plus more.
Tonight Brett takes us to a local hamfest. Tom works on a trapped dipole for 20 and 10 meters for a balloon flight. Glenn is back with us
Tonight we have Parachute Mobile. Jump out of a plane and make vhf and HF contacts. Carlos Felix K9OL is our guest. Tom also talks about building some new solar panels for our next pico balloon flight around the world.
Tonight tom builds a 220 mhz yagi, also shows new traquito tracker. Bill Brown joins us.
Tonight Tom talks about building a 220 mhz remote base, Brett takes us to a couple hamfests.
We did not have a show last night on sept 10th due to the presidental debate. This is a rerun from May 28 where we repair and convert an all american 5 radio to a transmitter. We also talk about getting on 6 meters with some simple but effective antennas. See you next week.
Tonight Tom reviews the Shelby NC hamfest, shows his portable operation in NC. He also shows the construction of a motorized LC antenna tuner. Glen Popiel repeats his Huntsville AL hamfest forum on microcontrollers.
Tonight tom talks about yoperating portable in North Carolina, we try to show glens forum but have tech difficulties. Brett is trying to do the broadcast remotely from WY.
Tonight we talk about end fed halfwave antennas, random lengths, ununs, and baluns. We also put AI to the test about ham radio.
Tonight Glen and Brett are out so we decided to webcast a rerun. Tonight we talk with Astronaut Doug Wheelock .
Tonight we are broadcasting remotely from the blue ridge mountains of NC. We have guest from the upcoming Greater Nashville and TN hamquest.
Tonight we pay tribute to our veterans by showing viewer pictures of their military service. We look at completed show projects of LC tuner networks, Update on MFJ, plus more.
Tonight we discuss field day, Glen buys a new house and moves away, Brett has field day videos, Tom talks about a new project which is a simple LC tuner network with RF ampmeter.
Tonight build an RF amp meter, hamfests, surprise box from MarkP, field day, plus more.
Tonight build the Bias-T. plus we take a visit to world famous shortwave station wbcq. 500,000 watts
Tonight, we look at building the 6 meter vertical dipole, the vhf contest, some big upcoming hamfests, building a bias T, plus more.
Tonight we open and repair the all american 5 receiver. Then we convert the receiver to an AM broadcast transmitter. We also have a discussion about 6 meters, the upcoming arrl vhf contest, how to build an antenna and get on 6 meters.
Tonight review of hamvention 2024, pico balloon race to the atlantic, Brett sings another song for us.
Tonight hamvention plans, silent key of good friend, coax loss measurement, exploding balloon, and much more.
Tonight we build a 6 meter j-pole, also test rg-8x with analyzer to see how it matches specs. Ham news, announcements, plus more.
Tom shares secret ticket fold to win prizes. We take a look at hamfest24 in Corinith, MS plus more
Ham radio discussion. Tonight we talk ham radio license changes over the years. upcoming hamfests, is cw coming back?
Tonight we discuss a number of hamfests coming up, Brett talks about the call letter assignments and the 10 u.s. call regions. Tom talks about ham radio furniture for your shack.
We review the memphis Freefest. Tom puts glen on the stand and charges him with stealing Tom's secret fold for fleamarket tickets. Brett sings a ham radio song.
Tonight shows us a dummy load he built. Brett talks about switching and linear power supplies. plus much more.
Tonight i have a tour of Ameritron factory and a tour of MFJ metal shop and silk screening process. want to also discuss the new congress bill that is being submitted to allow ham antennas in HOAs.will also discuss the missing AM radio tower and equipment from Jasper AL hamfest updates plus more
Tonight jim gives us a review of a new baofeng, Glen is back from Hamcation, lets see what he will report, upcoming hamfests, and much more
Tonight grms antennas installed with drone, anniversary of our show being swatted, upcoming hamfests, plus more.
Tonight gmrs repeater/antenna system, ssb propagation,hamfest announcements, homebrew antenna t-match, build a coax colinear antenna, plus much more.
cheap voice ider, temperature controlled fan for your equipments, What to say and not to say on the air, plus more.
Tonight we hear from AF8A talking about HamSci and the upcoming eclipse. Toms tests and evaluates different coax for leakage. plus more.
Tonight tuning the motorola uhf duplexer. making a 1/4 wave open stub, measurements, w5kub-113 update, Jim shows us a tripod antenna he made.
Tonight Jim Heath W6LG joins discusses antennas, Brett tells us about the national electrical code. Tom gives update on w5kub-113, plus more
Tonight Jim Heath W6LG joins as on of our new crew members. Jim will discuss tonight SWR . Tom discusses building the fan dipole and the Standford Univ study how to make it better. We also will have an update on w5kub-113 plus much more.
Tonight Brent talks to us about lightning protection, we have a segment on restoral of vintage equipment, unboxing of the Inovota Quadra, update on w5kub-113 plus much more
Tonight Brent talks to us about ham radio deals during black friday Tom does ham news, and also gives us an update on w5kub-113 that has been flying now for 410 days. Plus much more
Tonight Brent talks to us about power over ethernet. Tom does ham news, and also gives us an update on w5kub-113 that has been flying now for 404 days. Plus much more
Tonight Brent talks to us about an antenna project, we take a look at receiving some Ku band tv, show the curve tracer and how it is a great piece of test equipment, we honor our vets for veterans day, plus much more.
No live show tonight since its halloween. Tonight we have a rerun from 2018 with Katie, Dave Casler, and Emmett Hohensee.
Huge technical problems first 30 minutes of the show. Tonight we tour the studio, the lab, and operating position at w5kub. We also take a look at the assembly of the new Ku band dish and a peek at the generac generator.
Tonight we tour Fair Radio surplus in lima, ohio, report on w5kub-113 about to hit 1 year of flight, the upcoming fema emergency test and much more .
Had internet outage tonight so no live show. This is a repeat of an show featuring Astronaut Doug Wheelock.
tonight updates on w5kub-112 and 113, repair of satellite antenna installation, give away of mastrant , findlay Oh hamfest.
first 30 mins is preshow music. If you dont want to hear it please forward to the start of the show approx 30 mins in. We are doing this because our show has a 2 hour spot on world wide shortwave radio station WBCQ on 7490 Khz. Tonight, we review an unboxing of the Owan digital meter and compare it to Fluke meters and the Harbour freight $3 meter. Plus much more
30 mins of pre show music. please fast forward if you want to go directly to the show. Tonight we give a recap of Huntsville, AL hamfest, an update on w5kub=113, and Glen gives us his forum that he did at Huntsville.
Tonight we have a segment on 6 meter expeditions. Tom talks about the show project of a remote base, Huntsville Hamfest, and much more
Tonight Rich tells us about next month CQ, we have Mark Brown talking about the upcoming Huntsville, AL hamfest, Tom discusses 2 new projects, and an update on w5kub-113
Tonight we are coming to you from the blue ridge mountains of NC. We discuss our visit to the Jackson County Amateur Radio Service, and also portable operation, plus more We had extremely low internet bandwidth tonight. please excuse.
tonight update on w5kub-113, sun spot cycle 25, satellite operation, build a 49:1 UnUn and more
Due to today being July 4th we dont have a live show. This is a rerun of a show on May 25th.
Tonight we discuss Hamvention and invite our viewers to call in. Also Tom has a mystery that needs to be solved.
Tonight satellite station with auto rotation antennas, Armed Forces crossband test, Dayton hamvention webcast plans
Tonight Michael Kalter from Hamvention is with us. Also Rich Moseson from CQ is with us. We are testing a new broadcast equipment tonight and streaming simulcast to Twitter, Twitch.TV, youtoube, facebook and Trovo.live.
Tonight Rich talks about this months CQ. Tom gives an update on w5kub-112 and 113, Glen falls asleep during the show.
Tonight we look at Memphis FreeFest, building a satellite station, and Riley Hollingsworth is back with us, plus more
Big show tonight.Russellville, AR Hamfest, Satellite antennas and much more. There is 30 minutes of preshow music before the show started.
Big show tonight.Our guest tonight is Eric Guth 4Z1UG the founder of QSO Radio Podcast. Tonight we will talk about the upcoming Ham Radio Expo plus Dr Duino joins us. and much more
Big show tonight.Our guest tonight is Eric Guth 4Z1UG the founder of QSO Radio Podcast. Tonight we will talk about the upcoming Ham Radio Expo
Big show tonight. Next months CQ magazine, build a 49:1 UnUn, update on w5kub-112, plus more Amateur Radio Roundtable on W5KUB.COM at 8:00 PM Central
Big show tonight. We will discuss Flight k9YO-15. Did the military shoot it down? We also have some guest on the show from "all things unexplained", and see the retro VFO plus much more. We will open phone lines tonight. Amateur Radio Roundtable on W5KUB.COM at 8:00 PM Central
use a scope and signal generator to tune an antenna. Glen reports from Hamcation, Tom builds a retro VFO, plus more.
Tonight update on our ham radio balloons, we talk about more shack pictures, license plates from each state. Ham radio the old days.
Tonight is the night. We start off with Katie doing Shack Pictures that are over 50 years old. Then Mike and I are need your help. Please join our show tonight Tues 8 PM Central on W5KUB.COM and share with us your experiences with the SAT.
Big show tonight at 8:00 PM Central on W5KUB.COM Our guest tonight is Clint Bradford K6LCS talking about how to work the easy satellites. Michael Cauly is also with us and will talk about Hamcation 2023. plus much more
Big show tonight at 8:00 PM Central on W5KUB.COM. Katie is back with us tonight. Our guest tonight is Todd Mckinney KN4TPG who just returned from Antarctica and launched our pico balloons there. There is 30 minutes of preshow music which is retained for our shortwave listeners. Please forward 30 minutes for the show.
Big show tonight at 8:00 PM Central on W5KUB.COM Soldering iron trigger position for heat solved (well sort of), next months CQ magazine, build a retro VFO or signal generator with the esp32, a 240 volt 40 amp suicide shower head?(you tell me if its safe), Balloon updates, visitors in the back yard, and much more.
Its the holidays and everyone is with family. Tonight is a rerun from last Dec 29 featuring the whole gang. Glen, Bill, Alan, Katie, Riley, Rich, and Tom
Its Christmas week and everyone is out. This is a rerun of a program with Astronaut Doug Wheelock
Tonight we get the SAT. also update on our ham radio balloons. Ham radio news. plus more. Show starts 30 minutes in after the music.
Tonight big storms. Glen has no power. We have Rich from CQ talking about next months magazine. Tom introduces us to a new way of doing satellite using the S.A. T. We also update you on the many balloons we have flying including those launched from Antarctica. Our format has changed a little and we play music for the first 30 minutes before the show starts for our shortwave listeners. If you dont like the music please fast forward 30 minutes.
Tonight build a curve tracer for your scope, Antarctica ham radio balloon launches, and Satellite operation. Plus more.
Tonight Rigol dsa815-tg spectrum analyzer, Building LP filter, update on Antarctica Ham balloon launch, plus more.
No live show tonight due to election day. This is a rerun from Sept 30. Our guest was ZL1BQD talking about the first ham in Paupa New Guinea,
Tonight update about our ham radio balloon launches from Antarctica. Reviewing a new spectrum Analyzer the Rigol DSA815-TG, plus more
Tonight our guest Rich w2vu editor of CQ magazine to update us on whats coming up next month. We give an update on w5kub-112 and 113 and we will also update you on our ham radio balloon launch from Antarctica in a couple weeks. Tonght we open the phone lines and zoom for viewers
Tonight our guest is Todd Mckinney KN4TPG. We will be discussing his trip to Antarctica and the launching of 2 pico balloons there for our show. We will also upday you on w5kub-112 and 113. Plus much more.
Tonight an update on w5kub-112and 113. Rich W2VU joins us and tells us whats in CQ magazine next month. Dale Klonin KC3TAU tells us about his involvement in ham radio rescue during hurricane IAN. Tonight during the show after the show we all get on HF and work each other. All will be webcasts.
Tonight an update on w5kub-112 as it makes its 4th trip around the world. We will also look at an upcoming experimental flight that will be running new software, a 100 mW power amplifier, and solar arrangement to operate from sunrise to sunset, plus more.
Tonight Glen Popiel shares us his new book Arduino the next Generation, we update you on w5kub-112. FYI there is 30 minutes of music on this one. Show starts in the 30 minute mark If anyone is listening to these podcasts please send an email to tom@w5kub.com
Tonight repairing your frozen antenna rotator, see the new 100 Mhz dual trace scope, and update on w5kub-112 in the Artic, plus more.
Tonight working satellites and EME with a very modest station. Unboxing the IC9700, JT65, update on W5KUB-112 over Russia, and much more .
Tonight Jon Hudson G4ABQ founder of SDRPLY will be with us from the UK. Update on w5kub-112 flying over russia, plus much more.
Tonight first ham in Papua New Guinea. Roly ZL1BQD from NEw Zealand our one man dxpedition, Rich W2VU editor of CQ magazine, plus more.
No live show tonight. Kathy and I have come down with covid and its pretty rough. This is a replay from March 3.
Tonight its going to be a light show and will invite viewers in early. Mostly discussing and planning our trip to Huntsville this week
Tonight Glen shows us smd soldering, Kathy introduces us to Hambot and how he works. Tom reviews the new Evolve III laptop for $58. plus more..
we had technical difficulties tonight so this is a rerun from April 12, 2022 with Riley Hollingsworth the new head of the Volunteer Monitoring Program.
Tonight Alan talks about using a spectrum analyzer, glem talks about smd soldering, CQ magazine update for next month.
Tonight Mark Brown N4BCD chairmam of Huntsville AL Hamfest will be with us. we explode a pico balloon, and Glen does smd soldering
Tonight Mark Brown N4BCD chairmam of Huntsville AL Hamfest will be with us. we explode a pico balloon, and Glen does smd soldering
Remote from the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina. This is a rerun from feb 16, 2020 with Martin F. Jue of MFJ
Tonight we have a big surprise. You wont want to miss it. We will also see more hamvention 2022, visit shack in a box, see some of our viewers projects, plus more
Tonight we look into next months CQ magazine, get an update on w8bi-11 off the coast of Japan, Glen talks to us about a new breadboard system, and Alan has a tektips topic, plus more.
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Tonight we hear your stories about hamvention.. also will test our remote base during the live show. Lets see who we can contact. plus more.
Tonight update on w5kub-110 on its third lap around the world. Martin Jue founder of MFJ enterprises joins us
Tonight update on w5kub-110 on its second lap around the world. Open mic night for our viewers to join in by zoom or phone.
Tonight Riley Hollingsworth the Dir of ARRL volunteer monitors p;rogram. Update on w5kub=110 on its second lap around the world, Memphis Hamfest, and a city council wants to regulate RFI by ordinance. Plus more.
Tonight an update on w5kub-108 balloon, and our newly launched w5kub-110. Tom finishes the buck=boost power supply, plus more
Tonight an update on w5kub-108 balloon, w5iua tells us about hams.live a way to easily navigate sdr receivers, and we build and test the potato powered transmitter.
Tonight an update on w5kub-108 balloon , and convert a computer power supply to a bench supply, plus more.
Tonight an update on w5kub-108 balloon about to complete it first lap around the world. Glen will surprise us with a topic. Rich W2VQ, editor of CQ Magazine will be with us and talk about next month's articles.
Tonight we talk about some accesories for your soldering station, updates on w5kub-108 and 108, hamvention, F22 scrambles to intercept balloon
Tonight Russia calls NASA, Glen talks about hamcation, Tom gives us a report on the recovery of w5kub=106. plus much more.
Tonight we show you a free remote base software you can use. Alan has his TekTiop segment, Tom updates you on the launch of dual balloons for a trip around the world tomorrow morning. Plus much more
Tonight Raisa shows us how to use the big shot to put up an antenna, CQmagazine is here. Glen talks about the Jackson MS hamfest and Winterfest. Tom shows the new Metcal soldering station and updates us on w5kub106 and w5kub-107
Tonight Raisa shows us how to use the big shot to put up an antenna, Michael Cauley from Hamcation is back with us, Tom talks about next balloon launch and also a remote base
Tonight our Alan talks about nano VNA, we also introduce you to Hambot and show how he works. Also give again a digital multimeter.
Tonight our guests are Michael Cauley Chairman of Hamcation, we also have Raisa R1BIG from Russia. Tom updates us on w5kub-105 pico balloon
Tonight Rich talks about next months CQ, Raisa teaches us how to make simple contacts in 10 languages, Tom discuses an arduino wspr transmitter, plus more
Due to Christmas this show is a repeat of Aug 17 regarding a hams experience trying to escape from Cuba and the emergency distress signal he had to send.
Tonight we look into next months CQ magazine with Rich W2VU, Raisa R1BIG from Russia takes us to a lake where she puts up and tests an end fed antenna, Tom updates us on W5KUB-104 balloon that is going around the world. Plus more
Tonight we add a new member to the team. Raisa R1BIG from Russia joins us. Alan talk about ocilloscopes, Tom discusses back up power, Glen tells us about circuit board design with eagle.
Tonight its a tribute to our veteran ham radio operators, Tom also talks about the loss of balloon w5kub-101 and 102 and next steps. Glen gives us a tour of a Tupelo, MS hamradio swapmeet.
Tonight Tom Talks about building ana 7 port coax switch. He gives an update on balloons w5kub-100 and 101. w5kub-102 will be launched by this weekend. Join Katie, Glen, Bill, and Tom for the show.
Katie has trouble connecting tonight. Tom updates us on the next flight of w5kub-101 around the world.
Tonight shack pics, raspberry Pi, super het receivers, high altitude balloon launch, ham swap meet review
first 30 minutes music. please fast forward to show. Tonight Allan talks about super het receivers, Tom talks about our next flight w5kub-100 to break the glass ceiling of 45000 ft.
Tonight join Bill, Glen, and Tom. Very informal show tonight. We look at crazy electrical situation, discuss the East TN hamfest, and much more.
Tonight we talk about random lengths for antennas and what lengths to avoid, we discuss our new web broadcast system, and Alan talks about RF monitors. CQ magazine also gave and update of what is coming up in next months magazine.
Tonight Tom talks about the East TN hamfest where he is keynote speaker in 2 weeks. He shows a video of our high altiude launch and recovery. Alan shows us how to tune a hybird radio.
With us tonight Katie, Dwayne, Glen, Bill, Tom. We talk about the new chat room for the show, lighting tips for your work bench, review Shack in a Box, the Geochron Clock, and much more.
Tonight MayDAy on 14.300 khz. Hear the story of Alex W7HU who after 2 attempts by homemade boat he made it to the U.S. from Cuba. He had ham radio on board and had to put out distress signal.
Tonight, we show the 5 part qrp transmitter, talk about the Cuban jamming of 40 meters, Show how to do signal direction finding using the TDoA function or kiwiSDR.
tonight Glen, Tom, Katie, Dwayne, and Bill hold open discussions about different things. Viewers are invited to call in .
Tonight Alan talks about rf switches in tektips, Tom talks about building a qrp dummyload and wattmeter. We have special guest in the studio tonigh, Dwayne Allen WY7FD
Tonight Katie talks about her clubs field day. Tom talks about our recent high altitue balloon which hit 108,725 ft.
Tonight Steve Frazier KK4VPT , the President of the Delta Amateur Radio Club joins us and talks about the upcoming field day. Steve also is a volunteer that will be in the air chasing our near space balloon launch. Alan talks about filters, and Tom gives details of the planned near space launch for July 3
.tonight we visit with Jay Miller KK5IM and his out of this world ham shack. We also had a number of technical difficulties tonight.
Tonight, Joe shows us some new kits. Alan talks about his find of a simpson 260 meter at a local hamfest and the refurbishing and calibration, Tom gives us the scoop if a tree will work as an antenna,. The last half of the show is the Gathering or show after the show where we invite viewers to zoom in and join.
Tonight Dave Paul KC9VVT joins us and shares a video and discussion of a near space balloon. Alan in TekTips talks about different ways to get an antenna in a tree for portable operations. The second half of the show was open to viewers to join on zoom.
Tonight next months CQ magazine, Young ham of the Year, update of our balloon experiments, and open meeting with various viewers connecting with zoom.
Tonight an update about Huntsville AL hamfest, Jason talks about the upcoming youtubers virtual hamfest, Tom gives and update about our around the world ham radio balloon plus much more
Tonight we talk about the Barry Goldwater ham radio museum event, Tom gives us an update on the progress of testing the new high altitude ham radio balloon, and we discuss famous people in ham radio
Tonight we talk about using a tree as an antenna, and give an update on our next experimental high altitude ham radio balloon.
Tonight Alan talks about the new guidelines regarding RF exposure. We have the two search and rescue teams that recovered w5kub-11, Martin F. Jue is with us tonight. LMS certificates, use a tree as an antenna and more.
Tonight Katie does shack pictures, She also gives away a prize. Tom talks about the new balloon launch of w5kub-27 a zero pressure balloon.
Tonight tektips talks about split operation, we look into next months cq magazine, and Tom discusses the new super balloon we will be launching in a few days.
Tonight Katie show us some shack pictures. We also give out a prize (call sign plaque) to a viewer for the next 4 weeks. Tom talks about being part of the KA6LMS special event that starts tonight. Also an up date on our new experimental beta balloon that will go around the world. Plus we have just been given the clearance from the FBI to discuss something that happened to our show over 2 years ago.
Tonight Katie and Tom inform us that they will be special event stations ka6lms/7 and ka6lms4 next week. In Tektips, Alan explains Phase locked loops, Glen Popiel talks about arduino, and Bill Brown gives us updates on the balloons.
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Tonight Huntsville Hamfest is a go, alan talks about DB's, and tom shows the new home brew pico balloon that was built today.
Tonight Mitch Stern talks about a new on line ham fest called Ham Con, Rich W2VU tells us about next months CQ magazine, We give away another HF antenna, we talk about our next balloon launch , and much more.
Tonight we talk about the high school roundup with Sherri Edmondson KJ4MOB and Gary Johnston KI4LA and the Dixie Heights High School Amateur Radio Club from Edgewood, Ky. We open up the phone lines and Bill, Glen, Alan, and Tom answer your questions. And we discuss our balloon launches.
Tonight Eric 4Z1UG is our guest and will talk about QSO Today ham radio Expo. Alan will talk about field day and Bill and Tom will update you on our balloon flights. We are also giving away a HF antenna to a viewer.
Tonight Rich Moseson Editor CQ magazine tells us whats in next months magazine. Alan updates us on how to safely couple a transmitter to a scope or analyzer , and Tom and Bill talk about our w5kub-23 balloon going around the world.
Tonight we have Roly, ZL1BQD, a one man dxpedition, talking about his 45 years of dxpeditions. Katie does some shack pictures, Alan gives us a class on diodes, and tom updates us on balloon w5kub-23
Michael Kalter W8CI hamvention spokesperson talks about hamvention 2021. Katie shows us some shack pictures. alan talks about coax lengths and swr. Tom and Bill discuss our next pico balloon launch.
Tonight the full gang is back. Katie talks to rich of CQ, Riley Hollingsworth, retired special counsel to the FCC and now head of the volunteer monitor service gives us an update. Alan talks about SDR, and Tom gives update on our balloons.
Tonight Katie is back. And Jason KC5hwb is also back. Alan talks about switching and linear power supplies. Katie talks about ft8 and Glen shows us an arduino RTTY decoder. Tom gives an update on balloon w6kub-22
Tonight Paul Verhage KD4DTH talks about high altitude balloons. Tom gives an update on w5kub-22 pico balloon.
Tonight we have Bill Mims W2WCM of the Vienna Wireless Society to talk about a special event coming up this month about the first voice wireless transmission. Alan talks about Smith Charts, Tom and Bill Brown discuss the construction and launch of our next pico ballon w5kub-22 please subscribe and please join our ham radio facebook group of over 11,000 hams at https://www.facebook.com/groups/w5kub our live shows are every Tues night at 8:00 PM Central time on w5kub.com
On tonights show, Katie talks to Rich about next months CQ magazine. Alan discusses IMD, Glen shows us his arduino rotor control box and Bill gives us an update on our pico balloon that is traveling around the world.
Tonight Alan talks about different type signals and how their wave form looks. Bill Brown gives us an update on the w5kub-20 balloon which has just passed China. Glen Popiel gives us a look into his new arduino book.
Tonight we have a special tribute to all our ham radio operators that are veterans. See their pictures. Also Alan talks about multimeters, Tom gives an update on our latest pico balloon launch which has now reached africa.
Tonight Katie talks with Rich W2VU of CQ to get a look into next months magazine. Alan talks about swr in TekTips, Martin Jue, Tom and Glen Popiel join in the discussion.
We had technical difficulties tonight oct 20 so this audio is a rerun from March 31, 2020
Tonight Katie talks with Rich W2VU, editor of CQ magazine, In TekTips, Alan, W2AEW goes over how to operate an oscilloscope, Tom and Bill talk bout the pico balloons and our next launch.
Tonight Katie talks with Rich W2VU, editor of CQ magazine, In TekTips, Alan, W2AEW goes over how to operate an oscilloscope, Tom and Bill talk bout the pico balloons and our next launch.
Due to the presidental debates we did not have a show tonight. But we are playing this show from June 11 2019. We are testing our new shortwave transmitter and freq of 6160 khz. we are now heard every Tues night on WBCQ between 10 pm and midnight eastern time.
Tonight Katie shows us some shack pictures that you sent in. Alan talks to us about CW, and Tom gives an update on next balloon launch.
Tonight during TekTips, Alan talks about how to use powerpoll connectors. Skip Morris, K5FC, talks about his new dream retirement shack, the many different stations he has restored, and tower safety. Skip had a tragedy putting up his towers and one of the tower workers lost his live as the tower fell.
Tonight Katie is back. Also we have a new addition to our crew. Alan Wolke W2AEW joins us with a new segment we call TekTips.
Tonight Rich w2vu tells us what will be in cq next month. Joe shows us some new kits, and Tom and Bill talk about our next balloon.
Big gang tonight Full house.Tonight Dave Casler, Bill Brown, Katie Allen, . We have a live appearance from the search team for w5kub-21 they are Dale Town N5VX and Bob Williams K4BWM. Also Michael Cauley W4MCA General Chairman of Hamcation and Mike Banigan KJ4UDO awards Chairman of Hamcation will give us an update. Tom talks about the loss os balloon -21 and the soon coming launch of our next balloon.
Tonight hosts include Tom, Bill Brown, Glen Popiel. We talk about teh QSO virtual hamfest, show shack pictures, and give updates on w5kub-21 balloon. viewers also called in.
Tonight we talk about wspr. Our guest is Jim Willis KX4TD. Katie and Glen are back with us. We also get an update on our next balloon launch.
Tonight Rich w2vu tells us about next months cq magazine. Tom talks about our future balloon launch and Glen Popiel shows us a new arduino learning tool..
tonight Bill Brown, Glen Popiel, Joe Eisenberg. Joe talks about a new ft8 kit, Bill updates us on a big balloon launch last week and the status. He also reports on w5kub-18 that we may be losing hydrogen and also getting some icing causing our balloon to lose some altitude. Tom talks about some nuclear options to keep our battery warm if we launch with a battery next time.
Tonight Tom is streaming the show alone from the house in Tuckasegee, NC. He gives an update on w5kub-18 and also talks about and answers questions about RTTY
Tonight Dave talks about how to measure power with an oscilloscope , Mark N4BCD gives us an update on how the Huntsville field day went. Tom and Bill Brown talk about our balloon w5kub-18. Glen Popiel also joins us.
Toms shows some simple 6 meter antennas to build. we also give a report on w5kub-18 balloon on its 3rd lap around the world. Tonight the gang is all here. Tom, Katie, Bill, Glenn, and Dave.
Tonight Bill Brown, Tom medlin,
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we discuss some net ham radio products.
Joe Eisenberg is also with us and talk about kits.
tom gives update on w5kub-18
Tonight Glen Popiel, Bill Brown, Dave Casler, and Tom. talk about our balloons around the world. We also opened the phone lines.
UPdates tonight on our balloons that are traveling around the world. Tom , Kathy, Bill Brown, and Glen Popiel. Special guest Joanne KM6BWB
Tonight Tom, Martin F. Jue, Dave Casler, Bill Brown, Glen Popiel, Rich Moseson . We look at next months cq magazine, give and update on the w5kub-18 balloon, and talk about ham radio the old times.
Tonight the whole gang is here. Dave Casler, Katie Allen, Bill Brown, Glen Popiel, and Tom with special guest Riley Hollingsworth, retired special counsil to the FCC and now leads the ARRL Volunteer Monitoring Program. ham radio,ham radio crash course,ham radio 2.0,dave casler,ask dave,icom,kenwood,dmr,dstar,fusion,arrl,swl,amsat,iota,baofeng,hoshnasi,flex,pico balloon,high altitude balloon
Tonight Jason Johnston talks about a live virtual hamfest coming up in 2 weeks. Joining tonight are Dave Casler, Bill Brown, Glen Popiel. Tom gives an update about our balloon attempt to circle that world
Tonight the gang is all here. Katie, Tom, Glen Popiel, Dave Casler, and Bill Brown joins us.
Tonight Katie is back with us. Rich Moseson from CQ talks about next months magazine. Dave Casler tells us what he has been up to. Tom gives us an update on the next attempt to launch a balloon around the world. And Tom and Martin Jue, founder of MFJ, talk about the old days of ham radio.
On the show tonight Tom w5kub, Dave Casler KE0OG, and Ashhar Farhan VU2ESE we talk about how ham radio in india and the U.S. has designed and built an arduino based ventilator for around $100 and it is being approved to use by the medical field. Tom talks about the loss of W5KUB-17 balloon over China. And we open the phone lines.
Tonight Tom w5kub and Bill Brown, wb8elk talk about the pico balloons we are launching and trying to get around the world.
Tonight Katie and I talk with Bill brown master of high altitude balloons. He has a special guest Joanne KM4bwb who works with a STEM program and has recently launched a pico balloon.
Tonight Hamvention officers Michael Kalter and Jack Gerbs bring us the news that Hamvention is cancelled this year. Tom updates us on balloon launches and the recovery of balloow w5kub-13 in Poland by a Polish ham club. Katie and Glen Popiel join us.
Tonight balloon update and viewers call in. Sorry but we had computer problems and the show was broken into 3 different files
Tonight Katie talks about Hamcation in Orlando, Bill Brown our Master of High Altitude Balloon is back with us talking about recent launches. Tom talks about his involvement with friend Edurard YO3ICT as they plan and built the next Roundtable balloon launch. We also show some new tooks needed to build the super tiny tracker.
This week Katie talks with Rich, W2VU, editor of CQ magazine about next months issue. Tom goes into detal about our high altitude long duration balloon launch.
Tonight Katie and Dwayne are back. Katie covers some contacting that she was working. Dwayne shows us how to add a phase switch to any headphone set. Michael Cauley from Hamcation is with us again and giving away 200 super prize tickets to some lucky viewer. Tom gives an update on the next balloon launch, and a secret program that is taking his time.
Katie is back with us tonight. Michael Cauley the chairman of hamcation will be with us and give away another 100 super prize tickets to someone. Tom fills us in on the upcoming high altitude long duration balloon launch.