HamRadioConcepts Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The HamRadioConcepts podcast takes a different approach to the video series on YouTube. Learn about amateur radio and have some fun listening at the same time. Any and all guests are always welcome. Got something to talk about? You pick the topic, we can talk about it.
This goes back along side the video I just uploaded. We need more younger folks in the hobby.
The peak of tornado season is February, you always need to be prepared for any kind of weather.
A couple different topics, such as how YouTube continues to warn me about my "lack of effort" lol
Wow, after a few satellite passes, and a good dinner, here we Are at 145am making a podcast.
Talking about the new Radioddity QT40 and QT60 radios I just got. Also some great comments from weirdos...
Let's make HF digital modes great again. Try something new, that is more personal between hams. Have a conversation, enjoy the hobby.
All eyes are.on hurricane Idalia... Always be prepared, and never let your guard down.
Day 6 of sobriety...
I'm ramping up again on my other YouTube channel, called "The Ponderosa" and it's been a while since I made any videos for it but they are about to start popping up daily.
Happy Monday. Talking about the Lifestraw portable water filter straw, and learning a new Unix based operating system called HiveOS.
Just a short podcast about a couple things. I have been super busy these last two weeks so I really don't have much to talk about today.
My thoughts on recent YouTube videos that have been posted with some incorrect information.
Met some great friendly people on VHF 2 Meter simplex during our drive today. Exactly what I said in the previous podcast, you got to get on there and stir up activity.
You never know who is listening. I met a couple people over the air today while mobile, and they say the same thing, "It's great to hear someone on here finally".
I saw this at Hamfest and I just had to get some video footage on it. Video to upload tonight.
Here is what I think you should think of as a brand new ham when buying your gear for the first time
This conversation starts with the loss of the Titan Sub, based on the debris field they just found. And propels onto other topics.
Getting a lot of questions , probably coming from a recent video I made about being a tech.
The NASA Europa Clipper Mission "Message In A Bottle" program, have your name on the spacecraft.
Let's talk about common myths I hear about operating HF Mobile. I work DX every day, it's no secret.
It's the peak of lightning season. Be safe, and don't trust anyone. Mother nature will do what it wants.
Check this group out. And get on the air with them as a non formal and fun signal reporting event. See where your signal is being heard around the world.
Made only a few contacts this weekend on the VHF.contest, now field day is approaching.
I'm going to challenge myself on 1 video a day for 31 days in March. This will be tough, because I work all day then have family life at night. Send your ideas to HamRadioConcepts@gmail.com
I got invited to the Saturday ham radio in the park at Lake Worth, meeting new people at their club and what they do.
Worked some great DX on 10 today and yesterday. And also talking about a couple other bands.
Windshield podcast in my personal truck, talking a bit on my drive this morning, thank you to EVERYONE Who I got to talk with this weekend.
Our 3rd annual meetup for dinner at Grills Seafood in Orlando. With Mike, Scott and George,
There is a lot of antennas out there, so here are some things to consider when shopping for an antenna.
Ever heard someone starting their callsign with "kilowatt"? listen to some of these things I have heard. And what is your favorite band and why?
Thanks FRANK for the email and suggestions for topics... List to see my take on this question.
I'm taking the RV to Orlando Hamcation in February, and my gripe about FT8 and 10 meters.
Check out hamradioprep.com and save TONS on gift cards for a SUPER Christmas present, and upgrade youtself with the all access pass, use the discount code eric20 and save an additional 20%.
Hurricane season does not end in October, it ends November 30.. We were prepared, and My wife Michele is now my little weather girl!!!!!
I posted a video last night announcing what I will be doing differently to my YouTube videos... Take a listen and let me know what you feel about it at HamRadioConcepts@gmail.com
Let's talk about some changes to my video format, and get back into the groove of things.
Thank you honey for an awesome weekend, and a fantastic dinner... Thank you mom for creating me..
Here's the final results of this storm on my side of the state... God bless all those affected on the west coast .. what a terrible day for them...
Thoughts go out to the ones affected on the west coast.. but on this east coast? A bunch of nasty crybabies....
Please accept my apologies on this episode. I'm only trying to educate and it still doesn't sink in to people's heads....
Have you ever heard about SARnet in Florida? Statewide microwave backbone providing ham radio communications across the entire state of Florida.
Some talking on the road, about a possible hurricane here in Florida, and about my satellite tracker...
Already made a couple of DX contacts from my mobile. The Little Tarheel HP is working just as it always has.
I modified my 7100 by roving a speck of "glitter" and mounted my antennas... Then it went wrong!
I got my pickup and I'm out of the van. Now I have to move all my radios and antennas over, and modify my Icom 7100...
Tomorrow I get my new work truck.. FINALLY, I get to swap my radios and antennas into my new truck. HamRadioPrep video launching tonight, and more upcoming info.
I had to update you guys with my current situation on day 3 of my 10 day vacation, and you all are just amazing!!! Thanks for following along my friends!
Answering a question about tech operators and the bands and modes they can use for digital.
Just a few pointers to ride on a question from a listener .. consider a couple of options in the used market if you need to be on a budget.
Here it is.... The first of many when I try to look out for my fellow hurricane prone friends and family.. SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!
Last night I pulled the winner of the Chameleon Emcomm 2 HF/6M Antenna on my YouTube channel in video form... I wanted to guarantee the authentic style of dropping the hand written names in a box and randomly picking on.... So listen up, see if you won.. also some flash sales going on right now, maybe you save 20% on something you have been waiting to buy.
I originally recorded this for a video to put on my YouTube channel but the video quality wasn't the best with the camera on my laptop and my motions as i talk, jumping around like Gordon Ramsay, I figured people would not watch it. But it may be suitable for a listen to and from work if you got nothing to listen to.
Talking in this episode about a zoom meeting I had with some other hams last night. And some updates this weekend.
This weekend went to hell in a handbag and I'm keeping myself just above water.... Listen here for the giveaway winner... Thank you all for your support and patience...
Hanging out with my son Paxton in the pool, we're just having an easy podcast with no real structure other than family time. It means a lot to be able to have my son in the pool part of my podcast, and I hope I don't regret this in the morning, and I hope that you guys be easy on me because this meant a lot to me.
Glenn asks, if you could buy any radio you wanted after winning the lottery, which ones would they be. And I got some ideas on why, and which I would buy. And then a little rant on what else I would do with this money.
Answering a question from a listener about different ideas and options for antennas to use on HF bands
Some thoughts and ideas about the current state of analog VHF and UHF repeaters, and some ideas on what to do to keep them active.
This is a test of the first live broadcast, let's see how it works... Jump in the chat..
Quick blurb about Winlink which enables you to send emails over ham radio.. And BTW, DONT EAT SOAP!!!!
This could be a very good topic for discussion. It's hard to say which radio could be your favorite, but here's a couple stories on why I picked these radios.
A mixed episode here, just highlighting something fun they had at Huntsville Hamfest, plus the Uniden SDS-100 scanner, and weather stations in the Florida Keys.
If you get your ham radio license, you get a FREE dual band radio.. Listen to this podcast to learn more, and watch the YouTube video on my HamRadioConcepts YouTube channel!!!
Here is the first giveaway for the HamRadioConcepts podcast. Super easy to make an entry, hurry up it ends next week.
When it comes to coax for your antenna. You can be introducing more loss and losing signal using the incorrect type of coax or something that is substandard. In this episode, I'll talk about a couple of the best brands that I've used and some information on different connectors.
Get to know me a little more, instead of another podcast on ham radio, I'll change it up for supper time!
Talking in this episode about different types of solar panels, batteries and charge controllers.
The final frontier, the FARTHEST contact in Ham Radio is EME.. THIS is the first podcast of three TODAY.
There is so much in the world of ham radio as a technician class operator. I made a video on YouTube about this same concept but let me talk about it for a few minutes on the podcast.
This episode, I'm just randomly talking about several topics...It was late, and I am exhausted this evening..
Here is a short summary of some things to consider when choosing to participate in mobile HF.
Have you ever tried amateur radio satellites? There is a bit of information to know, but it's not impossible and it's not expensive to try.
Ham radio has more than just FT-8 for digital operation. Listen to this episode to hear about more modes that you may have never heard of..
Just a recap and update on things I am playing with. Thanks everyone for listening, and thanks for all the support. Email hamradioconcepts@gmail.com to give me ideas or to talk with you on the next episode on YOUR ideas...
It can be scary to make your first contact over the airwaves once you become licensed.. Hopefully this podcast gives you some encouragement. If you have been doing this for 50 years, consider using some of this information to help a newcomer to the hobby, or steer them to my podcast.
Talking briefly about GMRS. Lately I have had a lot of interest in my GMRS videos and requests to talk more about it.
Another forgotten asset to the amateur radio hobby. APRS has multiple features like messaging, email and SMS to mobile phones..
This year has been crazy good for VHF propagation. Check out some of how this works and what you could do with it..
Let's talk about what you should consider and how much you should spend on your first ham radio.
In this episode, I'll give some ideas and insights on the annual ARRL Field Day event you may have heard of
I'm back, and the first time I tried a mobile podcast, hands free... I'm going to get a notice cancelling mic for sure...
This episode, we are chatting with Collin K0NNK who is a youth in the hobby and strives to get more youth in the hobby. We need more younger operators to keep ham radio alive, and Collin is a great ambassador.
My friend Tom KF4YEY is completely blind, and he sets up his antennas outside and operates HF, VHF and UHF every day, along with his full time IT career. You must listen to this episode to hear more about it.
Parks on the air, Summits on the air and MORE, with Mike K8MRD from K8MRD Radio Stuff on YouTube. He makes some really good videos on portable operation, and has a lot to offer to the hobby.
-POTA
-SOTA
-Portable operations and necessities
You can also listen to this podcast live every Sunday evening 8pm-9pm EST on WRMI shortwave, 9.395MHz and 5.950MHz
In this episode, Mark and I chat about one of our favorite ham radio bands... The Magic Band!! 6 Meters!!! This band will suprise you with it's unpredictable behavior..
Thanks to all my Patrons at Patreon.com/hamradioconcepts for supporting this podcast, both on all the popular podcast platforms AND on WRMI shortwave..
Everyone always wants to run to a ham radio when they think it might be the last resort.. but do you know what to do with it?
-What is a Go-Kit
-What's in your Go-Kit
-Do you know what to do with that ham radio?
-What would you actually do in an emergency situation?
Thanks to all my supporters at Patreon.com/hamradioconcepts
Episode 6 of the HamRadioConcepts podcast, with a brand new Blue Yeti mic and a good set of headphones. This episode I chat with a friend Scott Taylor KM4CYG in Orlando. Another open unscripted chat about:
-CB radio
-Digital modes like Dstar/DMR/C4FM
-And whatever else we talk about
The first podcast recorded with friends in person at Mulligan's Beach House Bar And Grill in Jenson Beach, Florida..... This episode is DEFINITELY different than the last 4!!
-Living in an HOA as a HAM
-Lightning and grounding
And just a bunch of wild and crazy laughs with these guys!!
Check out the links below:
www.hamradioconcepts.com
www.wrmi.net (Send them a signal report about this show) 9.395MHz/5.950MHz AM shortwave
www.facebook.com/hamradioconcepts Look for some of the pictures from this podcast at Mulligans!
www.patreon.com/hamradioconcepts (Thanks for supporting this podcast
This year, Orlando Hamcation 2022 was an event to hold up the name after 75 years.. My wife, her mother AND her daughter came with me.. Check out the episode to hear from these newbies and what they thought..
4 hams in a roundtable session, no script, it goes wherever it goes..
-What to talk about on the air as a new ham
-Prepping
-Bob's Echo (And his inability to select the proper mic settings) LOL
Listen for the secret code for additional entries for Bridgecom's Spring giveaway, over $4,400 dollars in HF/VHF/UHF/Hotspot?Digital gear... Check the link below:
https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/pages/almostspringgiveaway
Let's talk about some things in ham radio that make it much more active. These types of things are great examples of how more people can get involved in the hobby. Maybe you haven't heard of these types of things. This is my first solo podcast so let's see what you think.
The very first episode, introducing the podcast and talking with Big Jim about some past time shortwave memories, ham radio digital modes and just having a great time.