Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

In this episode we talk with Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, about the differences between various RF coaxial cables and connectors.

In this episode we make some big announcements and introduce you to the whole team including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Mark N6MTS and Vince VE6LK. We talk about our areas of interest and projects in 2022.

In this show, Kyle AA0Z, talks about his field contest network hub project. The hub combines WiFi networking, cellular connectivity and N1MM logging into a single system. Kyle also tells us about his Node Red software project to take data from N1MM and display contest stats in real time.

SHOW NOTES

AA0Z's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KyleAA0Z

AA0Z's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kyleaa0z

Enclosure Pictures In Action & Presentation Slideshttps://photos.app.goo.gl/sZ82hj6vuexquGAk7

Node Red for Ham Radio Groups.io https://groups.io/g/nodered-hamradio

Enclosure L-COM 14x12x7 120V weatherproof enclosurehttps://www.l-com.com/nema-enclosures-14x12x7-120-vac-nema-rated-weatherproof-enclosures

SO Cable 10/3 by the foothttps://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-By-the-Foot-10-3-600-Volt-CU-Black-Flexible-Portable-Power-SOOW-Cord-55809799/204632922

3 Prong Plughttps://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-125-Volt-3-Wire-Plug-Orange-R51-515PV-0OR/205165505

12V to 5V USB Converterhttps://amzn.to/3EWkBO9

Din Rail AC to 12V DC 60W PShttps://amzn.to/3EVmKJK

TrendNet Din Rail DC 5 Port Ethernet Switchhttps://amzn.to/3oWOZSE

Din Rail 6" (3 pcs)https://amzn.to/3dQ4buu

Mikrotik Groove 52 Bullet, 6/8dBi gain antenna with PoE injectorhttps://www.balticnetworks.com/mikrotik-groove-52-802-11ac-gigabit-dual-band-outdoor-ap-cpe-with-6-8-dbi-omnidirectional-antenna-us

WiFi Experts Ebay for TS9 jumpershttps://www.ebay.com/usr/wifi_expert

AmericanCoax1 for coax jumpershttps://www.ebay.com/usr/americancoax1

Panduit Small Diameter Cat 6 Patch Cableshttps://www.panduit.com/en/products/copper-systems/patch-cords-accessories/patch-cords.html

Wilson 4G Wideband Yagishttps://amzn.to/3GZZ9IL

Military Masts Go Verticalhttps://go-vertical-usa.myshopify.com/

3M Dual Lockhttps://amzn.to/3IT8Jyw

Mix 31 Toroid Fair-Rite T240-31 Donut MFG Part 2631803802https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Fair-Rite/2631803802?qs=P8bU7i9nNAWMk1EJQzshLg%3D%3D

Mix 31 Toroid Fair-Rite Snap On for LMR-400/RG-214/RG-8X MFG Part 0431167281https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Fair-Rite/0431167281?qs=KmHvPbTOE4S79xB57hcPyQ%3D%3D

In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL. Thomas has a popular YouTube channel where he does real time on the air portable operating and gear reviews. Thomas is also the editor for the web sites The QRPer and the SWLing Post. A contributor to RADCOM, The Spectrum Monitor and other publications, Thomas is give us his perspective on gear, gear bags and organizing for portable operating.

QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Thomas' YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHntBZOSZ-QPJfMyn_M8QEw SWLing Post http://swling.com/blog QRPer http://qrper.com/ Short Wave Audio Archive http://shortwavearchive.com/ Radio Spectrum Archive http://spectrumarchive.org/ RADCOM Magazine (RSGB) https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom/ The Spectrum Monitor eZine http://spectrummonitor.com/ Mike's fan controller link https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-PWM-Speed-Controller-Fan-Speed-governor-4-Wire-Computer-Temperature-/184572378429 Vince's aluminum tripod for portable antennas is something like this https://www.amazon.ca/GEEKOTO-Tripod-Camera-Compact-Aluminum/dp/B07N67D14D/ref=sr_1_1_sspa Vince's favourite tool bag - Craftsman Power Tools 14"x10x6'ish with handles and shoulder strap Only available used, discontinued product https://www.ebay.ca/itm/294597025993?hash=item449759e0c9:g:~AMAAOSwWqthp7CO https://www.ebay.ca/itm/304216724061?hash=item46d4bad25d:g:uBEAAOSwNUNhLpDJ Red Oxx Micro Manager: ($145.00) is all-around brilliant, boxy EDC pack. https://www.redoxx.com/micro-manager-91097/p C-Ruck: ($295) cavernous all-around POTA and SOTA pack. https://www.redoxx.com/c-ruck-carry-on-rucksack-91054/p Booty Boss: ($135) waist pack. https://www.redoxx.com/booty-boss-70002/p The Hound EDC bag: ($95) https://www.redoxx.com/the-hound-91087/p Lil' Roy: ($40) for SDR field kit and portable shortwave radios. https://www.redoxx.com/lil-roy-91037/p SpecOps bags https://specops.us/backpacks.html GoRuck https://www.goruck.com/collections/travel https://www.goruck.com/collections/travel/products/gr1 Tom Bihn Synapse 25: ($220) Insane internal organization and innovative design. https://www.tombihn.com/products/synapse-25 Travel Tray, Large: ($25) these are ingenious round travel trays that convert into stuff sacks. Get the large size, not small. https://www.tombihn.com/products/travel-tray Tom Bihn HLT bag https://www.tombihn.com/products/size-1-hlt-pouch?variant=37621697249469 CP Gear Aircrew/Pubs bag For Headphones & Cables https://cpgear.com/collections/bags/products/aircrew-pubs-bag-with-padded-tablet-pocket?variant=37900622659774 ASA "Pilot Bag" for Headphones and cables https://www.asa2fly.com/Flight-Bags-C53.aspx https://www.amazon.com/ASAs-Pilot-Bag-by-ASA/dp/B003ZA62DQ/ Medic's bag from 5.11 "UCR Sling Pack" 14 litre Rod's Padded choice for the KX2, antennas, coax https://www.511tactical.com/tac-ready-sling-pack.html Excessorize Me YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=excessorize+me

In this episode George, Rod, Mark, Mike and Vince gather around the warmth of the vacuum tubes to celebrate another Holiday shopping show to help you spend your money! Recommendations include radios, accessories, tools and stocking stuffers.

In this episode Mark, Vince and George interview john KC9ON about kit building. John has extensive experience not only building his own kits but also selling kits through his company on line. We talk about our projects, favorite kits, and the tools necessary for a successful kit building experience.

Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for the Spectrum Monitor magazine.

In this episode, John, VE6EY, explains the principle of diversity reception to help reduce interference.

In this episode Jeremy talks about his 5 years with the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and his plans going forward. We also talk about podcast plans and discuss projects on our ham radio workbenches.

In this episode we interview Andreas about he ham radio journey and how he has become a big YouTube celeb. With over 300,000 subscribers and 400 videos, Andreas has become one of the most influential mentors in for hands on hardware and software experimentation. Andreas has a remarkable talent for explaining complex technical subjects including radio propagation, software defined radio, microcontroller selection, and more.