Ham Radio 360

Thank You Very Much for listening to the Ham Radio 360 Podcast.

In this real quick, last episode, I take the opportunity to 'say' good-bye.

I appreciate the opportunity to have served you and the Amateur Radio Community over these last few years.

73 Y'all

Caleb (Cale) Nelson/K4CDN

2-10-18

Friends,

In 2011 I achieved a nearly lifelong goal; I became an Amateur Radio Operator.

In 2014 I began, as a means to scratch an itch, an Amateur Radio Podcast.

The podcast, then named ‘Fo Time’ was never supposed to succeed. I had no intention of releasing any more than 5 to 10 programs. Almost 4 years later, 90+ shows, and over a 3/4 million downloads, I’m still wondering how I got here.

Through that time, I was a small part of promoting the Amateur Radio Hobby via the medium of podcasting. What began as an experiment soon became a platform for a New Ham Operator to learn the ropes. Along the journey I was blessed with the opportunity to connect with and learn from some of the most brilliant and entertaining people on the planet.

I have been continually astounded by my listening audience and their contribution to the efforts of what became the Ham Radio 360 Podcast and brand. Not only was I afforded the opportunity to learn from the best, I was able to share in those experiences with many others as the brand’s influence grew. Additionally the platform allowed other programs to be birthed for the good of the hobby that will continue to educate and entertain the masses.

However, I began to realize just how much of me it took to produce quality content and maintain the brand. In October of 2017 I took a break from my regular show production with a promise to return in 2018. I upheld that promise but soon realized that the continued pressure to perform and create was more than I was willing to maintain anymore.

With that understanding I have decided to discontinue, in it’s entirety, the Ham Radio 360 Podcast. I plan to maintain the HamRadio360.com Website and Podcast Feed of past shows and content as a contribution to the Amateur Radio Hobby.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have served you and the wonderful Amateur Radio Hobby.

Gratefully yours,

Cale Nelson/K4CDN

73 Y’all

George attends the annual Bay-Net repeater conference BayCon and brings you a selection of presentations.  Mike K6ML talks about building 122Ghz radios using automotive sensors.  Marcel AI6MS talks about building ARKnet, a wireless emergency intranet for the city of Cupertino.  Finally, George provides more on build projects.

Please take a moment and take our listener survey!  http://survey.hamradioworkbench.com/

Starting in February 2018, you will no longer get Ham Radio Workbench in the Ham Radio 360 podcast feed.  Please find us in your favorite podcast app and subscribe to Ham Radio Workbench.

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Bay-Net - http://www.bay-net.org/

BayCon - http://baycon.us/

When working with circuits diagnosis and design become nearly impossible if you can’t see what’s going on.  Digilent has created a super portable and affordable instrument that when combined with its Waveform software suite, it delivers to its users a bench worth of test and measurement instruments in a USB device slightly larger than a deck of playing cards.

     George has been a huge fan of this device for a while and suggests that it’s a great option for those who need a lot of capability on a budget or those who need a lot of instruments in a portable package.  Join Kaitlyn Franz, Instrumentation Product Manager for Digilent, as she introduces us to the many functions of the Digilent Analog Discovery 2.

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New Satellite - Fox-1D / OSCAR-92 - https://www.amsat.org/fox-1d-launched-designated-amsat-oscar-92/

Fox-1D / OSCAR-92 Telemetry - http://www.amsat.org/tlm/health.php?id=4&port=

FoxTelem Satellite Telemetry Software - https://www.amsat.org/foxtelem-software-for-windows-mac-linux/

SatNOGS (Satellite Networked Open Ground Station) - https://satnogs.org/

Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF (@KWF) gives a talk on Amateur Radio and the Internet of Things - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt8N933BIBQ

Nick Kartsioukas KN6NK (@ExplodingLemur) appears as a guest on the Embedded FM Podcast to discuss Information Security - http://embedded.fm/episodes/229

Winter Field Day 2018 - https://www.winterfieldday.com/

SharkRF OpenSPOT Server Software - https://github.com/sharkrf/srf-ip-conn-srv

NW Digital Radio 6 codec board - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/985312845/6-channel-usb-ambe-transcoder-for-digital-voice-sy

Convert dBm to Watts - https://www.everythingrf.com/rf-calculators/dbm-to-watts

Kaitlyn Franz, Instrumentation Product Manager for Digilent - https://blog.digilentinc.com/author/kaitlyn/

Digilent YouTube Channel for tutorials and help - https://www.youtube.com/user/DigilentInc/featured

Analog Discovery 2 Product Page - https://analogdiscovery.com/

Digilent Instruments - http://store.digilentinc.com/all-products/scopes-instruments/

Digilent Forum - https://forum.digilentinc.com/

The Salmi Brothers are back (don't miss their initial interview) to teach us about their Educational Development Radio Company-Faraday RF and some of their Outer-Space Creations!

In this Nuts and Volts episode we get into the minds of Brent (KB1LQD) and Bryce (KB1LQC) as they break down the ins and outs of their Ham Radio venture.  More than just building a SDR; Faraday RF looks to expand the hobby for tomorrows operators.

Join us as we pull back the veil and get a glimpse of the future..."Challenging the notion of making a contact"

Show Links and Mentions

Faraday RF

AMSAT

Faraday RF Blog Posts:

More Than Radio - AMSAT MPPT

Faraday RF Telemetry

Telemetry.FaradayRF.com

Faraday goes UP! (HAB)

Delayed Tolerant Networks

What is MPPT?  Maximum Power Point Tracking

Previous Podcast Episodes regarding AMSAT

Connect with the brothers:

@FaradayRF

@kb1lqd

@KB1LQC

Faraday RF on Facebook

As you might imagine Twin Brothers Bryce and Brent have a great deal in common.  Both are Millennial Ham Radio Ops, Developers and Rocket Scientists just to name a few shared interest!

The Brothers Salmi drop in for a conversation about their vision for the future of the Ham Radio hobby.  Raised as inventors and tinkerers these guys are poised to take that to an entirely different level with their educational development company, Faraday RF.  But before we get into the 'what' we get into the 'why' as we look back to a childhood filled with promise, learning and dreaming to a present full of building, making, and doing!

If you're searching for proof that your beloved hobby will outlast your days-give this show a listen to be challenged and encouraged for tomorrow!

Show Notes and Mentions

Faraday RF- Master Plan (Start Here!)

Blog Post: Millennials are Reinventing Ham Radio

N0SSC - Blog Post: Millennials Are Killing Ham Radio

KC5ESS.us  Resistor Value Color Codes

K2GXT - RIT Radio Club

SpaceX 

RARA - Rochester Ham Radio Assn.

Connect with the brothers:

@FaradayRF

@kb1lqd

@KB1LQC

thanks for listening, supporting and sharing the Ham Radio 360 Podcast!

73,

Caleb Nelson/K4CDN

Hey Y'all,

Happy New Year!

Once again, here we are....

I've been to the future and now I'm back behind the mic, in the shack, to bring you another episode of Ham Radio 360 Podcast.  Thanks for tuning in to my return.  The break was a great refresher and in this 'different' show I break down what I learned and where I'm going!

 

Show Notes and Mentions

Bruce Arians Retirement Presser

Ham Radio 360 Forum *Now Closed*

Field Radio Podcast - GoFundMe Hamvention Help

IC-7100 Portable Station from KJ6VU

IC-7100 from MTC

RT Systems Software *Amazing*

Contact Links

 

 

 

**please excuse the voice-this dry winter weather has taken a toll on the VOX

A geostationary amateur satellite has been a dream for US Hams for years.  The AMSAT Phase 4B program aims to deliver on this dream.  Michelle Thompson W5NYV joins us to discuss the AMSAT Phase 4B program and her role in leading the Ground Station team.

Starting in February 2018, you will no longer get Ham Radio Workbench in the Ham Radio 360 podcast feed.  Please find us in your favorite podcast app and subscribe to Ham Radio Workbench.

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We have a new Twitter account - Please follow us! - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us at workbench at our new domain or by using our new contact form - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Welcome PowerFilm Solar as our newest sponsor for 2018!  http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/

Thanks for the motherboard Brian W4WWW  -  https://twitter.com/w4www_brian

Hakko FX-951 Soldering Iron - https://www.amazon.com/AMERICAN-HAKKO-PRODUCTS-INC-FX-951/dp/B0012B8NW8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514774983&sr=8-3&keywords=hakko+951

Radio Mala - https://www.facebook.com/hamradio.mala/

HamRadio360 Radio Mala Interview - http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2015/06/02/27/

Hakko - FR300 Desoldering Iron - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR300-05-P-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B00KWM69C4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514775347&sr=8-1&keywords=hakko+300

All-Spec Electronics Supply - https://www.all-spec.com/

RF Explorer Low Cost Spectrum Analyzer - http://rfexplorer.com/

Service Monitor - Agilent 6380 - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2053587.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xagilent+6380.TRS0&_nkw=agilent+6380&_sacat=0

uBITX 80-10 QRP Transceiver Kit - http://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/ubitx/

AMSAT - https://www.amsat.org/

Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Geostationary Satellite Program - https://www.hume.vt.edu/geo/info

IEEE ComSoc https://www.comsoc.org/about

Phase 4 Ground - https://phase4ground.github.io/

We look at the future of the Ham Radio Workbench and discuss 2018 projects and plans!  Starting in February 2018, you will no longer get Ham Radio Workbench in the Ham Radio 360 podcast feed.  Please find us in your favorite podcast app and subscribe to Ham Radio Workbench.

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The Workbench Podcast is now the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast!

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We have a new Twitter account - Please follow us! - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us at workbench at hamradioworkbench dot com or by using our new contact form - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Ham Radio 2.0 Episode 120 with Cale K4CDN discussing the future of Ham Radio 360 in 2018 -

Powerfilm Solar 10% off 30 Watt Portable Solar Panel Combo!  -

Great discussion on microcontroller Interrupts on the Embedded.fm Podcast -

http://embedded.fm/episodes/224

Pluggable USB Microscope -

Repairing Bent CPU Socket Pins on a motherboard -

MFJ 1886 HF Receiving Loop Antenna -

Airspy HF+ SDR Receiver -

RCA TV Rotator -

FIeld Radio Podcast KB1HQ interview -

Article on Small Magnetic Loop Transmitting Efficiency -

Construction of Magnetic Loop Antennas -

AMSAT Phase 4B Geostationary Station -

https://www.hume.vt.edu/geo/info and https://phase4ground.github.io/

Digilent Analog Discovery II -

Amazon Free RTOS -

Store and Forward Modules -

Field Radio Podcast Ammo Can Repeater Build -

Tindie Walkie Talkie Modules - https://www.tindie.com/search/?q=walkie+talkie

AllStar Node Information - https://hamvoip.org/

AllStar Portable Node - https://hamvoip.org/hamradio/Portable_Allstar_Node/

Wiring Baofeng Radios - http://crompton.com/hamradio/baofeng888/

This week David Shoaf KG6IRW from Elecraft joins George and Jeremy to turn it up to 11!  David walks us through an introduction to HF amplifiers by discussing amplifier technology, characteristics, features, and considerations one must make before purchasing.  Along the way, David familiarizes us with the Elecraft HF amplifier line, 100 watts through full 1500 watt legal limit!

Powerfilm Solar Offer Save 10% off 30 Watt Panel Package!  - http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/workbench

David Shoaf KG6IRW at 2017 Hamcon courtesy of HamRadio 2.0 -

Airspy HF+ Now Available for Preorder!

US:  https://v3.airspy.us/product/airspy-hfplus/

Outside US:  https://www.itead.cc/airspy-hf-plus.html

Wellbrook HF Receiving Mag Loop Antennas -

DX Engineering HF Receiving Mag Loop Antennas -

BurningAmp - http://www.burningamp.org/

Flint-Hills Low Loss Power Power Gate -

Elecraft Newsletter - All about amps -

Elecraft KPA1500 Legal Limit HF Amplifier -

Elecraft KPA500 500W HF Amplifier -

Elecraft KXPA100 100W HF Amplifier -

Elecraft KAT500 Antenna Switch and Tuner -

Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder -

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

George, Jeremy and John pulled me up to the barn just in time to get a shopping show together for your Holiday Listening pleasure!  Actually, we'd planned this all along-knowing that so many of you enjoy the insight and conversation between friends.

This is our 4th Shopping Show and it's always the highlight of our yearly podcasting adventures. While we have a load of fun doing these shows;  it's our hope we can help you make informed choices regarding big and small purchases this Christmas Shopping Season!

Handi-talkies, Mobiles, Portables and Packables all get time in this episode along with some insight on budget and starter gear.  There's room for everyone, even if you're still stuffed full of turkey!

So, take us along as you brave the crowds for overnight shopping!  Plug us in one ear while you're forced to sit through another lame 3-hour Commercial..I mean Thanksgiving Parade.  Share us with the in-laws, you know they love hearing about your 'weird' radio hobby!  Whatever-just don't miss out on this episode!

We're all Thankful for the time you spend with us and truly hope you and your family enjoy the brightest of Seasons!

73 Y'all

Caleb Nelson/K4CDN

Show Notes and Links in order mentioned-

Handi-Talkies:    4: 39

ICOM IC-92AD - (discontinued)

Wouxun HT (UV1D-UV6D)

Yaesu FT-60

Yaesu FT-65

Kenwood TH-6Fa - (discontinued)

Yaesu FT-2DR

Kenwood TH-d74a

Kenwood TH-d72 - (discontinued)

Kenwood TH-20ka

Wouxun KG-UV8d

W7DBO HT Go-Bag

EMCOMM & HT Go-Bag Show (fo time rewind)

VHF/UHF Mobile Rigs:    23:00

Yaesu FT-8800 (discontinued)

Kenwood TM-v71a (*still our pick for best all-around dual-band!*)

Tytera TH-8600 (Low Power Small Mobile "fun radio for 100 bucks")

ICOM ID-4100

ICOM ID-880H (discontinued)

Yaesu FTM-3200 (system fusion)

Yaesu FTM-3100 (analog)

ICOM ID-5100

BTech UV-25X4

Kenwood TM-d710g

Yaesu 8900

Yaesu 7900

Yaesu FTM-450XDR

Portable 10' Tripod for field expedient VHF/UHF Antenna Deployment -

Mobile HF Radio:     48:41

ICOM IC 7300

ICOM IC 7200

ICOM IC-706MkIIg (discontinued)

Elecraft KX3

Kenwood TS-480sat

Kenwood TS-480HX

ICOM IC 7100

Yaesu 857

Little TarHill II Antenna

K4CDN TS850 *For Sale*

KJ6VU 7100 Portable

Portable/Field Radio Gear:      1:12:30

Elecraft KX2

Elecraft KX3

Yaesu FT 817nd

Yaesu FT 991A

Yaesu FT 450

Elecraft KXPA (100w amp)

Elecraft PX3 (panadapter)

Yaesu FT 891

ICOM IC-718

OH8STN (Julian: Survival-Tech-Nord)

KB1HQS (Stuart: NPOTA Supreme Champion)

Good Finds:     1:35:20

West Mountain Radio Battery Analyzer

Wago Wirenut/Connector (big combo pack/best deal)

Wago Wirenut/Connector (little combo pack/good deal)

Shark RF Open Spot

Diamond Discone D220R

Gigaparts: Hytera DMR Radios (682 and 382)

Airspy Mini

Airspy R2

Spyverter R2

Airspy HF+

Alinco DR-135tMkIII

Kantronics KPC3 TNC

Kenwood TM-281

Kenwood TM-231 (discontinued)

 Kenneth Finnegan @KWF

 Budget Buys:     1:51:15

Swap.QTH.com (caveat emptor)

IC-V8000

IC-7800

Stocking Stuffers:     1:56:10