100 Watts and a Wire

On this episode, we share more information about the 100 Watts and a Wire: Antenna Tune Up on June 7-9. We also flash back to a fascinating interview with Dave Rotbart, W6ODF. Mr. Rotbart has become a silent key. We share his fascinating story one last time. Plus, Neil WB9VPG returns to teach us about mentoring the next generation of amateur radio operators. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.Support the show

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On this episode, spring came and went. Yep, two days of gardening, yard work and sunburn. We did get out and operate portable, too. We’ll see how the setup went. Plus, Ria N2RJ is here to talk about technicians and contesting. Plus, we add a new shortwave affiliate, talk about the Sunday Evening Net and announce some of the prizes for the 100WAAW: Antenna Tune Up. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, we announce the dates for the 100 Watts and a Wire: Tune Up! This time, it’s all about the antenna. Plus, QRZ.com. Why we don’t announce the show on the site. And, Patrick, WD9EWK returns to teach us more about working satellites. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, it’s Spring! Missouri weather can be nutty. Even, schizophrenic at times. That said, we are seeing warmer temperatures, green grass and an itch to activate. Plus, Julian OH8STH returns to talk about portable radios. Are manufacturers missing the mark? All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, we’re back outside. As the weather breaks, 50 MPH winds came through this part of Missouri. Are we still on the air? On a better day, we took the portable rig outside. How many contacts did we make? Zero! Plus, exercising you civic duty. The ARRL is asking our community to comment on the Tyro License Proposal. Do you support a new Novice and Beginner License category? Read and comment on this new proposal at ARRL.org. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, we find ourselves at the end of two major HF contests. Did you pick up any new ones? Are you contested out? Ria, N2RJ visits to talk about stamina during contests. We also highlight a contact from our Sunday Evening Net. Listen as Steve, W7UDI manages a respectful pile up and clears a path for the next generation. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, we play a little on the CQWW 160 Contest. Although she is a handful, 160 meters can rock your face off. We also catch up with our first Canadian National Park on the Air. The audio is a little dicey. But, we worked it out. Plus, if you are into working the satellites, our Special Ops segment has a fix for you. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, J-Lo. Well, a flashback to television in 1993. From WKRP to In Living Color. Also, should I stay? Or, should I go box? Christian looks to rework a portable go box. Will it stick this time? Plus, we look for love in Rwanda. At least, a contact. Did we make the trip? We also hear from Julian, OH8STN. He talks to us about off grid and grid down communications. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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