Ham Radio 360

Ham Radio 360

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Ham Radio 360 episodes

  • Ham Radio 360: National Parks On The Air/SOTA with KB1HQS

    Stuart Thomas, KB1HQS, who grew up as a Ham’s kid, joins the show to talk about his passion for hiking and portable operations, and how he combines those with his NPOTA and SOTA activations. Stuart shares with us the details of the National Parks On The Air (NPOTA) program, which was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016. The program allows hams from all over the US to activate National Park Service units, promote the National Park Service, and showcase amateur radio to the public.

    From the ARRL Website:

    Throughout 2016, Amateur Radio will be helping the National Park Service celebrate their 100th anniversary. Hams from across the country will activate NPS units, promote the National Park Service and showcase Amateur Radio to the public.

    Links:

    Main ARRL NPOTA Page:
    http://www.arrl.org/npota
    NPOTA Rules:
    http://www.arrl.org/files/file/On%20the%20Air/NPOTA/ARRL-NPOTA-Rules-V3.pdf
    Leader Board, Site Lookup, Site Registration:
    https://npota.arrl.org/index.php
    SOTA/NPOTA Overlays:
    http://www.spinmap.com/npota-sota/map.html
    My Personal NPOTA Page:
    http://preparedassociates.com/national-parks-air/
    My NPOTA YouTube Videos:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkFZt2bfUZ-w3xNxUANFVw

     73 Y’all!

    K4CDN

    KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

    51 min
  • Ham Radio 360: Breaking Hobby Stereotypes KD2GTM Sara Tibbetts
    Ham Radio-Breaking Hobby Stereotypes with KD2GTM!

    Sara Tibbetts, an electrical engineering student at RIT and active ham radio operator, joins the podcast to discuss ham radio and today’s youth. As a student, she was intrigued by her fellow students’ interest in ham radio and decided to get her own license. She quickly became addicted to chasing DX, even from her apartment building. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities for young people in the hobby, and how ham radio can benefit their education and future careers.

    Continuing to work to break the mold; Sara now V-logs (video blogging) about her experiences as a New Ham.  Her YouTube Channel can be found Here!

    Sara also serves as VP with her School’s Radio Club K2GXT .

    K2GXT on Facebook

    She also participates with RARA : the Rochester Amateur Radio Association in NY.

    73 Y’all!

    K4CDN

    48 min
  • Ham Radio 360: Business Travel with John, N7PUG. Episode 44
    Ham Radio and Business Travel with  John, N7PUG.
    (Apartment Dweller Hints too!)

    Contest Winners Mentioned in the Show!

    John Pugliano, N7PUG, is a licensed amateur radio operator and frequent business traveler. In this episode, he shares how he takes advantage of his evenings away from home by bringing his HF gear to make contacts and provide entertainment. The episode covers topics such as what to pack and how to pack it for travel, best operating practices, positions, and even operating from a rental car or apartment building. Even if you don’t travel, there are many tips and tricks to learn from John’s experiences that can be applied to your own amateur radio operations.

    Super Antenna Coil and Products

    MFJ 902-b Tuner

    Sierra Radio Systems

    KF7IJZ on Youtube

    Also make sure you check out John’s Podcast ‘Wealthsteading’!
    WINTER FIELD DAY!!! January 30-31 2016 make plans to participate now!

    We’ll be back next time-73 Y’all!

    K4CDN

    1 hr
  • Ham Radio 360: Micro-controllers & Linux Episode 43: with KJ6VU and KF7IJZ
    Ham Radio Micro-controllers & Linux

    *Listener Review of this show added to bottom of page

    In this episode, Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and George (KJ6VU) team up to talk about micro-controllers and Linux for ham radio operators. They discuss the various types of micro-controllers available, both in terms of software and hardware, and provide tips on what to avoid and how to get the most out of these versatile devices, which are often referred to as the maker’s best friend. While Cale is away, the guys have a great discussion that any ham radio enthusiast interested in micro-controllers or Linux won’t want to miss!

    Arduino:  https://www.arduino.cc/en/Products/Compare

    Raspberry PI:  http://www.raspberrypi.org/

    Sierra Radio Systems:  http://sierraradio.net
    “Sierra Radio Hamstack Project Gallery”

    http://www.sierraradio.net/project_home.html

    Adruino:
    • K3NG Ultimate CW Keyer – http://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/ (He also has a CW Beacon controller, rotator controller, etc)
    • KK5JY Controller to remotely or automatically tune a mag loop antenna ala AlexLoop, etc – http://www.kk5jy.net/AutoCap-v1/
    • Antenna Analyzers w/ Arduino and cheap DDS boards from K6BEZ – http://www.hamstack.com/hs_projects/k6bez_antenna_analyzer.pdf, or from Jim Harvey:  https://github.com/jmharvey1/DDS_AD9850_AntennaAnalyzer
    • Low powered digital mode using SI chip:  http://hackaday.com/2015/09/13/arduino-masters-ham-radio-digital-mode
      Hamshield for Arduino:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/749835103/hamshield-for-arduino-vhf-uhf-transceiver
      Using Arduino / Raspberry PI in High Altitude Balloons and Model Rocketry – http://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/
      SBC Linux ala Raspberry Pi
      • Remote kit running FLDigi for portable digital ops – http://indyham.com/news/rasperry-pi-simple-install-script-for-fldigi-includes-rigcontrol-compiled/
      • Host for Digital Hotspot (DVAP, DVMega, DV4Mini, DVRPTRv1,MoenComm, etc –http://www.westerndstar.co.uk/html/downloads.html,  http://maryland-dstar.org/html/raspiberry.html , http://www.dvmega.auria.nl/,
      • APRS Software – YAAC – http://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html and Xastir http://xastir.org/index.php/Main_Page
      • TNC for your PI – http://tnc-x.com/TNCPi.htm
      • OpenRepeater Controller – https://openrepeater.com/
      • PC Repeater Controller – Jonathan Naylor – https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/pcrepeatercontroller/info
      • ADSB Flight Tracking – https://uk.flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/
      • Raspberry PI SDR – https://learn.adafruit.com/freq-show-raspberry-pi-rtl-sdr-scanner
      • Other Project – G0HWC – http://www.g0hwc.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio.html

        • Make Magazine: http://makezine.com/           

        Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast: http://lhspodcast.info/

        Python Training Video: https://youtu.be/tKTZoB2Vjuk

        Participate in Winter Field Day!    January 30-31

        WFD: WebsiteFacebook: WFD FB Group

        Thanks for Listening Y’all!

        Title: Episode 43 is tremendous!

        Reviewer name: cb_abq

        Country: USA

        Date: January 13, 2016

        Rating:

        Comment: Well done gentlemen! That is the most information delivered about microcontroller and embedded Linux systems related to ham radio, and other applications, that I have heard in any podcast, ever. This is great information to enable anyone, whether an EE, or just an interested consumer to build a project based on either of these closely related technologies. KJ6VU and KF7IJZ are really well informed and articulate on all things ham. Fantastic!

        1 hr 33 min
      • Ham Radio 360: 2016-Episode 42 Cale, George, Jeremy and more!
        Happy New Year!

        Welcome in to our New Years Show!  (and thanks to our wives for giving us some time off during this busy season!)

        Enjoy quite a Mashup of Differing Voices in this one-Thanks to Everyone for Dropping By!  We even get interrupted by a Tornado Warning!

        FLDigi Tutorial Video:

        Big Year Ahead for the Show in 2016…thanks for listening!

         

        73 Y’all

        Cale/K4CDN

         

         

        1 hr 3 min
      • Ham Radio 360: CW for the Newbie w/KI4WFJ Episode 41

        In a first for the Fo Time Podcast, we have a guest in the studio. My friend and neighbor, Justin Hornby (KI4WJF), joins us to talk about learning Morse Code and getting it on the air.

        Justin has been licensed for a while and had a love-hate relationship with CW until he finally decided to take it seriously. He shares with us his tips for learning the code and how he uses it to enhance his enjoyment of the hobby.

        Tune in to this episode to learn from Justin’s experience and get motivated to take on the challenge of learning Morse Code.

        From Justin:
        http://lcwo.net/
        free browser based teaching tool; uses Koch method and has plain text training; I use this now to practice on lunch at work or whenever I want to practice without a radio.
        http://morsefusion.com/
        free week long trial but normally $9.99 a month;  this is what I used to really get through learning the characters and practicing; I highly recommend.
        http://www.skccgroup.com/
        what sets SKCC apart is it’s membership is free.  Members are friendly and they have monthly scheduled activities that give a reason to get on and practice. Have morse elmer program for practice buddies and the sked page helps find contacts.
        http://naqcc.info/
        North America QRP CW Club; I also have joined the NAQCC and play in their contests and activities as well.  Another friendly free club/group that has a lot of participation.  Contests are laid back and fun; a great way to practice and improve your speed once on the air.
        My kit radio:  http://www.qrpkits.com/pfr3.html
        Check Ebay or junk boxes at hamfests for straight keys–try to get one that is fully adjustable–bearings,spring force,gap; it makes all the difference in the ‘feel’ of the key; I use this one:
        http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Classic-Oval-Speed-X-Telegraph-Key-c-1967-Nye-H15-682-New-/161911306817?hash=item25b2aa7a41:g:LzkAAOSw9mFWGtS1
        The capacitive touch paddles I have I use sometimes is model P6:
        http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/home.htm
        http://www.americanmorse.com/
        A practice sidetone oscillator helps to get timing and feel for sending-just practice imitating sending good code you have listened to.; many radios can be setup to create the sidetone w/o transmitting for practicing; the IC-718 can do this
        The ARRL W1AW practice transmissions are a good way to get used to listening to morse over the radio and practice decoding before jumping in making QSOs.  There’s a big change between listening to practice code on the computer and dealing with QRM and QSB!!  Also, all the files, text and mp3 are available on the website so you can listen, decode, and check your work w/o having to stick to the broadcast schedule or have a radio handy.
        http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files
        http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule

        73, K4CDN

        54 min
      • Ham Radio 360: Noise Blankers-Let’s Laugh and Learn. Ham Radio Satire

        Ham Radio Satire?

        In Episode 40, we have a special guest from Ham Radio’s favorite satirical group, the Noise Blankers. Kevin (K5KVN) and Andy (K5PO) join us to talk about their passion for the hobby, what motivates them, and how they’re more than just a club – they’re a radio support group. As professional communicators by day and ham radio satirical monsters by night (and whenever they meet and eat at the Golden Corral), these guys give us a reason to smile and laugh at ourselves. But it’s not all fun and games – they’re also dedicated to growing and promoting the hobby of amateur radio. Tune in and enjoy the show, and don’t forget to check out their websites!

        Our Mission Statement:

        Do radio stuff.

        Have fun doing it.
        Show people just how fun it is.

        HamHijinks.com
        NoiseBlankers.com
        @W5RP

        Thanks For Listening!,

        73 Yall, K4CDN

        1 hr 18 min
      • And Now A Word From Our Sponsor….
        Christine from MTC has a few words for the Fo Time Family of Listeners....click the play button above to give it a listen!




        Happy Thanksgiving Y'all
         

        ps. be on the lookout for a Winter Wonderland Announcement from MTC, Coming SOON!

         

        *Go Panthers*

        K4CDN
        1 min
      • Ham Radio 360: Shopping List Show
        Ham Radio Shopping List

        Welcome to the Other Ham Radio Podcast!  With Christmas in sight and Black Friday rapidly approaching, Fo Time brings you another Shopping List Show for the Amateur Radio Operator!

        George and Jeremy drop by to help sift through the chaff as we explore what and why to buy this year!  From HF rigs to Station Accessories we cover it all!

        Gifts under $100
        ARRL handbook and CD ROM 49.95
        Ham Radio Deluxe software99.95
        Soldering station – Hakko FX888D or Weller WESD51
        Hand tools – wire cutters, needle nose pliers, screwdrivers
        Digital multi-meter
        Raspberry PI 2 Model B 39.95
        Raspberry PI Starter Pack 59.95
        Membership in the ARRL & QST magazine subscription $39
        CQ magazine subscription    $37
        100′ RG-8X or RG-213 coax $120
        Bag of coax connectors – PL-259, RG8X and RG58 sleeves, N
        Bag of adapters – UHF to BNC to N  <- great stocking stuffers
        Winkeyer kit – WKUSB-SMT  $89

        Anderson Power Pole Crimper $37

        Happy Thanksgiving Y’all!

        K4CDN

        1 hr 36 min
      • Ham Radio 360: Listening to the Spectrum

         

        Ham Radio-Listening to the Spectrum.

        A few months ago, Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and I were texting back and forth on show ideas.  He suggested we do a Radio Spectrum Show.  In Episode 38, that is exactly what we begin to do!

        Daunting huh? from the wiki

        Some newer hams may not be aware of what is out there to listen to.  Some may not know why they should or even how to listen to ‘it’.

        There are receivers for everything.  Some are low-cost like the RTL-SDR dongle. Others are simple SWL Radios.  There are also specialized receivers for certain parts of the spectrum (ex: Police/Fire Scanners).

        While we try to cover it all, we also try to keep from getting bogged down too often (there is a lot to cover).  This is the Overview Program,  we have plans to bring you specific Band and Gear shows in the very near future!

        Thanks for listening!

        Beverage Antennas

        Numbers Station in Ukraine

        Addendum:  Freudian Slip…”Low-F’ers” not sure what happend there but my apologies to the Low-fers (loafers) at LWCA.org  and, like you I’ve been laughing since I heard it. *insert embarrassed emoji*

         

        1 hr 43 min

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