Ham Radio 360

I get asked all the time why Ham Radio and How-to Ham Radio.  In this program I go through the steps of jumping in the water.  One of the most popular pages on our site is the Start Here Page that has all the links mentioned here in the show (with a few more links and opinions too)

ARRL.org

Club Locator

Test Locator

KB6NU No Non-Sense Study Guides

Ham Test Online

Link to Recommended Study Materials

You Passed! Congrats, Now Let’s Go Shopping!

Shopping Show #2 (give this a listen!)

Shopping with the HR360 Affiliate Links

Hand-Held Radio and Accessories Kit (Level1)

Base/Mobile Radio and Accessories to get you on the air Kit (Level1)

Got a Rig? Now Get On The Air!

Kevin has some great videos about getting on the air!

New Ham Radio Op Video Tutorial

Ham Radio 360 History Lessons!

Fo Time Becomes Ham Radio 360

Jeremy- KF7IJZ

@KF7IJZ

Episode 2 Field Day and Solar for Hams

ARRL Field Day

George-KJ6VU

Sierra Radio Systems Repeater Controls & Packtenna Portable Antennas

KJ6VU.com

@kj6vu

Episode 10 All About Repeaters

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Check out our Links Page for other Ham Radio Content Outlets!

Thanks for Listening,

73 Y’all

Cale/K4CDN

Nerd Famous’er

That’s the inside front cover of the latest (now defunct) MCM Electronics Catalog.

In Episode 62 of Ham Radio 360, we learn more about the annual On-air Event known as Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), and the Up-coming K0D Special Event Station.

Rick DeWeese, KJ4WHO, drops back in to refresh our memory on the upcoming JOTA.  Rick is a Ham, Scout-Master & fellow Podcaster!  He joined me on Episode 31 to discuss Ham Radio and Scouting in great depth.

The 2016 Jamboree On The Air is scheduled for the 3rd weekend in October (14-16).  You can learn more about JOTA on the ARRL site.

JOTA/JOTI

During that same weekend, there is a Special Event Station scheduled in Houston, Texas.

Camp Hope will be hosting their 5th Annual BBQ Weekend, and Local Amateur Bob Hawkins (KD5AT) will be spearheading the On-Air event K0D!  This year, the radio clubs from Texas U and Texas A&M will be on-site competing for the most contacts to help raise PTSD awareness.

Listen on 20m and 40m to work the Special Event K0D and School Clubs N5XU & W5AC!

K0D Special Event Site

Camp Hope ARC FB Page

Thanks, again, for listening!

73 Y’all

Cale/K4CDN

In an effort to keep up to date with what the Big 3 are producing we’ve invited them on to tell us about what is happening in their camp.  In Episode 61, George (@kj6vu) catches up with Will from ICOM.

Following that, Gerald, (Kf5JNU) tells us about his trip to the GNURadio Conference he recently attended.  SDR, Satellite Ops and more were discussed-and we get a taste of the event from our Man Behind the Curtain!

I’ve often wondered about Ham Radio Satellite Operations.  I knew where to look and what to read, but I kept myself from it, because I wanted to learn about it with you here on the show!

I became acquainted with Andrew Glasbrenner KO4MA through our FB page, and watched from afar his dealings with Ham Radio Satellite Ops, and AMSAT.  Andrew and I began conversing about having him on the show, and what follows is what we were finally able to bring together!

In addition to his family duties, Andrew also serves the AMAST organization as the VP  Director of Operations.  Andrew grew up like most of us-with a ‘Walkie-Talkie’ in his hand and a desire to communicate via Radio with whomever he could!

thanks for listening!

73 y’all!

K4CDN

My 8 y/o son, Milam, has recently launched his very own podcast, you can find it below:

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how to get young people interested in the Ham Radio Hobby. While it may seem like young people aren’t interested in the hobby, the number of licensed Ham Radio Operators is actually increasing. In this episode of Ham Radio 360, Sterling Coffey shares his experience as a young Ham Radio operator and his trip to Austria to attend the YOTA Summit.

Sterling, with the call sign N0SSC, is an ambassador of Amateur Radio and has been actively promoting the hobby to young people. He shares his journey with host Cale Nelson, including his experiences at the YOTA Summit and his views on the future of the hobby. Despite some challenges, Sterling believes that young people are still interested in Ham Radio and that there are many opportunities for them to get involved.

Overall, this episode is a great reminder that young people are still getting into Ham Radio and that there are many ways to get involved and help promote the hobby to others.

Sterling’s Blog   http://www.n0ssc.com/

Sterling’s YouTube Channel  http://youtube.com/c/n0ssc

Twitter   @N0SSC

YOTA  http://www.ham-yota.com/austria/

YASME  http://www.yasme.org/

NCDXF  http://www.ncdxf.org/

Congrats to Skyler Fennell KD0WHB 2016’s Amateur Radio Newsline’s Young Ham of the Year!

Find more at the Facebook Group-Ham Radio for Kids of All Ages

As always,

Thanks for listening-73 Y’all

K4CDN

I’ve long wanted to do a show featuring the 1.25 Meter band (220MHz).  Ron and Tim from Bridgecom stop in to tell us about what is happening in their world and prime us for a conversation with others about using the 220 band in the real world.  Is it the forgotten band?  Is it under-utilized? Let’s talk about it!

Link to Bridgecom Youtube Videos

(40:00) Brian, K5IN, from Olympia, Washington is our next guest.  Brian is die-hard 220 user, and multi-site repeater owner.  He tells us how 220 is used in his area for a linked repeater system that runs from one end of the state to the other. W7WRG is the call of the Repeater Group.

(58:00) Kent, KL5T, From Anchorage Alaska is up next to fill in the blanks regarding 220 and Packet along with how his local club KL7AA utilizes the band! Make sure to visit the club’s site www.KL7AA.net

iOS App Now Available!

Thanks for Listening, Sharing and Supporting the Show!

73 Y’all

K4CDN

One of my Favorite Ham Radio Podcast’s is Linux in the Ham Shack!  Not that I’m a Linux guy-but I like to be challenged-entertained and taught.  That’s what I get each time I tune into the LHS Podcast-I laugh, I scratch my head and usually walk away with something new!

*insert missing Picture of Russ and Cale from Dayton*

Russ (@K5TUX) and I caught up with one another at Dayton, and decided then-the time had come for a LHS/HR360 show.  Little did he know just how little I know about Linux-even after listening to his show all this time!

Linux is an Amazing Free Tool for Ham Radio Hobbyist to utilize in their shack-aided by the advent of the Micro-Computer (ex: Raspberry Pi) it seems to be popping up everywhere!  Even on some of my old machines.

Like the Pros they are, Russ and Bill are ever-patient with my questions throughout the show!

Debian HamRadio Pure Blend is a great place to start if your looking to get started with Linux in your shack!

Cheryl and Bill (@NE4RD) are also in the Mix to help me get a better understanding on all things Linux-and even to help whip up a quick Summertime Dessert!

We had a great time on and off ‘the air’ and I hope you enjoy the show!

Make sure you give Linux in the Hamshack Podcast a Listen!

Didja See George’s latest KX2 video?

I appreciate everyone of you-Thanks so much for listening!

73 Y’all!

K4CDN

Field Day 2016 is in the books and we’re back with a follow-up show detailing our experiences from the event.

We also have a one on one with Wayne (N6KR) of Elecraft to get even more detailed information on the KX2-from the inside out!

Additionally, we have a Listener Call-in from Singapore regarding the Workbench Podcast and toss in some bloopers at the end to wind things up.

73 y’all

Cale/K4CDN

KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Ham Radio at the Bay Area Maker Faire:  The Bay-Net Group has attended the last 4 years in hopes of spurring interest in the Hobby with the attendees of the Maker Faire and it appears to be working!  George, David and Beric fill in the blanks for those of us not able to attend.

Raspberry Pi, SDR, APRS and Micro Controllers; it was all about Hands on Ham Radio!  A yearly event of Ham Radio Outreach that can be used as a model for all of us as we look for more ways to share our hobby with those yet to come in!

In addition to Maker Faire, George also takes us into the IEEE Int’l Microwave Symposium forums with a recording detailing how University Professors are using Ham Radio in the classroom.

Forum Presentations Linked Here

I also announce the Brand Spanking New Workbench Podcast with George and Jeremy!

the Workbench -New Show to release Next Week to compliment our Bi-Weekly show!  That’s right, a Weekly Dose of HR360 is on the way! Stay Tuned…..

13 Colonies Special Event happens this Weekend!

http://www.13colonies.net/

thanks for listening!

73 Y’all!

K4CDN

Field Day 2016 is upon us!

Every year Amateurs from all over These United States and Canada spend the 4th weekend of June operating their radios in an effort to hone the craft!

Sean, KX9X, Media and Public Relations Manager for the ARRL comes by to share the Leagues Perspective of the event as well as some tips and tricks to make this Field Day one to remember.

Following Sean; Jeremy and George come in to discuss the plans they are making for FD2016!  Jeremy has a secret, George is planning on playing with Bay-Net and I will be operating with my local club as well.

@ARRL_PR on Twitter

ARRL Field Day Home page

ARRL Field Day Locator

Bay-Net FD2014

KF7IJZ FD2014

*yep, in the intro-I said it wrong, it’s the American Radio Relay League (not amateur).  I’m sure it has noting to do with my dyslexia* your transparent host Cale

KX2 News:

Nick, N3WG, a former guest on the show, and friend from the Bay-Net Group recently posted a Pignology update for all you KX2 Owners: Find it Here on Youtube

Don’t Miss It:

Make Sure You Listen all they way to the end, and then some!  We feature Adam Curry, the Podfather, and his No Agenda Podcast #831 speaking about the upcoming Field Day.

Podcast Featured:

This week Dave Jackson, my Podcast Mentor, from the School of Podcasting shared my story of you (the listener) sending me to Dayton Hamvention!  You can find the show Here!

KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info