Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

George, Brittany, and Jeremy just returned from Hamvention 2019 in Xenia, OH. We had a record year this year - there was no shortage of folks who stopped by to say hello and to pick up our build projects! In fact, we were so busy that we didn't get our usual level of coverage this year. A big THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by to say hello and support us. A special big thanks to the guy who bought my go box!

We interview Eric from Elecraft on the new K4 Direct Sampling SDR HF Transceiver, Mike from Flex Radio on the new multiFlex feature, and Kaitlyn from Digilent on the new Analog Discovery Studio. We also include Hans Summer's presentation from FDIM.

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Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2019" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Elecraft K4 - https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver

Flex Radio multiFlex - https://www.flexradio.com/multiflex/

Digilent Analog Discovery Studio - https://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-studio-a-portable-circuits-laboratory-for-every-student/

Hans Summers' QRP-Labs - https://www.qrp-labs.com/

John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019. We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our skills.

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Field Radio Podcast - http://fieldradiopodcast.org/

Field Radio Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQ0a59Oqea3OF00701H-Ew

Hex Beam (http://k4hex.com/)

DIY Roadcase Store - https://www.diyroadcasesstore.com/

AmazonBasics VESA Laptop Plate - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010QZD6I6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Robot DYN Arduino 2560 Board for Benchduino - https://robotdyn.com/mega-2560-pro-embed-ch340g-atmega2560-16au.html

Signal Search Drone Antenna Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg

10x20 Carport - https://www.amazon.com/Caravan-Canopy-20-Feet-Domain-Carport/dp/B0032UY0C4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=238JV80J69UU6&keywords=10x20+canopy+tent&qid=1556939998&s=gateway&sprefix=10x20+%2Celectronics%2C154&sr=8-3

Eurmax 10'x10' Ez Pop Tent Commercial Instant Canopies with 4 Removable Zipper End Side Walls and Roller Bag Bonus 4 SandBags Weight, 1-White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BSLQSVO?aaxitk=NY-kd8Td2dkgmeKO7mrAoQ&pd_rd_i=B01BSLQSVO&pf_rd_p=3fade48a-e699-4c96-bf08-bb772ac0e242&hsa_cr_id=5240242960601&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41SzisSNxiL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B01BSLQSVO

SandBag Only - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0GI2OU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bandpasser Antenna Bandpass Box - https://www.arraysolutions.com/as-419

AT-100PROII - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ldg-at-100proii?seid=dxese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-dxese1-_-ldg-electronics&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5q214vaA4gIVyR-tBh2spABTEAQYAiABEgLxufD_BwE

Vanquest backpack IBEX - https://www.vanquest.com/ibex-35-backpack-multicam-black/

Par Electronics Omni Loop Antenna - http://www.parelectronics.com/omnis.php

Pneumatic antenna launcher - http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html

iPortable Antenna Analyzer - http://www.iportableus.com/_mgxroot/page_10743.html

Rig Expert Antenna Analyzer Arduino Hat - https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-35-zoom-60-khz-to-35-mhz.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3MOW_oCB4gIVg8JkCh0T3wusEAQYAiABEgIyHfD_BwE

RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/

Sark 110 Antenna Analyzer - https://www.steppir.com/shop/controllers-analyzers/sark-110-antenna-analyzer/

Goal Zero Light-a-life -

https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories/light-a-life-350-led-light/

https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories/light-a-life-mini-usb-light/

Mini60 Sark100 HF Antenna Analyzer - https://ebay.us/NaDuXH

Goal Zero Torch - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/led-lights/luna-touch-led-light/

George takes us on a tour of the new Benchduino rapid prototyping platform. This platform gives you access to common peripherals such as controls, displays, and even a breakout directly in to the Analog Discover 2! It is compatible with a wide array of processing boards such as the Adafruit Feathers and the Raspberry Pi Zero. We also talk about Hamvention 2019 - we will be there again in booth 3104 - stop by and say hello!

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/benchduino-and-hamvention-2019

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Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2019" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Icom IC-9700 Groups.io Discussion Board - https://groups.io/g/ic-9700

Rate My Radio video on the Icom IC-9700 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAxPc78ZN6Y

Forthcoming Anytone Mobile DMR Radio Details - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4DK-4lUcAAzpZq.jpg:large

USB Audio Optimization - https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207355205-Optimising-your-PC-for-Audio-on-Windows-10

USB Audio DPC Latency Guide - https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/208360865-Troubleshooting-DPC-latency

Benchduino Groups.io Discussion Board - https://groups.io/g/benchduino

KB1HQS Portable Gear Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3PF-f4-AUo

Eric Swartz, co-founder of Elecraft, drops by to deep dive on panadapters. We talk about their use, their features, and their technology.

PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/panadapters

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Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2019" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Elecraft High-Performance HF Radios and Accessories - http://www.elecraft.com/

Elecraft P3 Desktop Panadapter - https://elecraft.com/products/p3-dsp-panadapter-for-the-k3s-and-k3

Elecraft PX3 Panadapter for the KX3 - https://elecraft.com/products/px3-panadapter-for-kx3

California QSO Party - http://www.cqp.org/

CrankIR Portable Antenna - https://www.steppir.com/antennas/vertical-antennas/crankir-vertical-and-dipole/

IKEA Hack Desktop Module Stands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaJHy8MTfGc

LP Pan 2 - http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html

Baseband Definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseband

I and Q Data - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-phase_and_quadrature_components

NAP3 Panadapter Software - http://www.telepostinc.com/NaP3.html

HDSDR SDR Software - http://www.hdsdr.de/

Intermediate Frequency Definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermediate_frequency

Elecraft Community - https://elecraft.com/pages/community

We bring you the third installment of content from BayCon 2019. Dustin KM6QNK talks to us about Cisco's Tactical Operations Emergency Communication team. Ray KF6GPE talks to us about the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS). Reilly K6YAP will take us home with his presentation about Digital Mobile Radio (DMR).

PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/BayCon2019-Cisco-TacOps-APRS-DMR

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Cisco Tac Ops Emergency Communications Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/cisco_tacops.pdf

APRS Turns 35 - What's Next ? Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/aprs-turns-35.pdf

Introduction to Digital Voice and DMR Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/k6yap_dmr.pdf

This week, Jason Chonko from Siglent America joins us to talk about getting your first piece of bench test equipment. We also explore signal generators, RF test gear, and exciting things coming from Siglent. Siglent will appear at the 2019 Hamvention.

PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/test-equipment-with-jason-from-siglent

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Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2019" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Novexcomm IC-7300 Rack Mount Panel - https://www.ebay.com/itm/3U-RACK-PANEL-FOR-ICOM-IC-7300-WITH-SPEAKER-AND-OPTIONAL-30-AMP-POWER-SUPPLY/382552443289?hash=item5911e70999:m:mJFFPuWcLZBPDsKsT1PTRZw&frcectupt=true

Novation Circuit Synth/Groovebox - https://novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit

EEVBlog Siglent VNA Teardown Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxBcQDooAYs

Siglent 200mhz 2 channel Oscilloscope SDS1102X-E (under $400!) - https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds1000x-e-series-super-phosphor-oscilloscopes/

Siglent 100mhz 4 channel Oscilloscope SDS1104X-E - https://www.siglentamerica.com/digital-oscilloscopes/sds1000x-e-series-super-phosphor-oscilloscopes/

Siglent DC Power Supplies - https://www.siglentamerica.com/power-supplies/

Siglent Signal Generators - https://www.siglentamerica.com/waveform-generators/

Siglent YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTMHHYrlZtYZ7v9L4QVPSQ

We go back to BayCon 2019, the Bay Net radio club's annual radio conference. In the first segment we will hear from Paul Wesling KM6LH about Silicon Valley's roots in amateur radio. Marcel Stieber AI6MS talks to us about setting up solar power systems for off-grid operation of repeater sites and Field Day.

PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/baycon2019-ham-Origins-of-silicon-valley-off-grid-solar-operation

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The Origins of Silicon Valley - Roots in Amateur Radio Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/km6lh_silicon_valley.pdf

Off-grid Solar Systems Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/ai6m_off_grid_solar.pdf

This week we feature several topics related to operating in the field. Jeremy debriefs on the Ohio Valley Experimenters Club 2019 Winter Field Day experience. George brings us two presentations from BayCon 2019 - Doug Hendricks KI6DS on QRP and Rex Vokey KE6MT on Summits on the Air.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2019-WFD-and-BayCon-QRP-and-SOTA

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Intro to QRP Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/ki6ds_qrp.pdf

Successful SOTA Strategies Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/ke6mt_sota.pdf

ICOM IC-9700 VHF/UHF Radio - http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9700/default.aspx

Nextion Displays for Hotspots Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Nextion/

Nextion Screen code for Hotspots - https://github.com/PD0DIB/Nextion_HAM-radio-screens

Ohio Valley Experimenters Club Winter Field Day 2019 Video - https://youtu.be/6AVWqdqqfo4

Ohio Valley Experiementers Club - http://ovec.club/

Array Solutions HF Band Pass Filters - https://www.arraysolutions.com/filters/bpf-hpf

Array Solutions Bandpass in a Box Bandpasser II - https://www.arraysolutions.com/filters/bpf-hpf/as-419

LDG Tuner - https://ldgelectronics.com/index.php/products/desktop/at-100proii/

Asus T102HA Transformer Tablet Computer - https://www.asus.com/us/2-in-1-PCs/ASUS-Transformer-Mini-T102HA/

Pneumatic PVC Antenna Launcher - https://www.n1fd.org/2016/10/14/antenna-launcher/

QRP Guys QRP Kits by Doug Henricks KI6DS - https://qrpguys.com/

Rex KE6MT Website - https://www.ke6mt.us/

Brittany KF8IJZ received an Arduino kit with many sensors and addons for Christmas and is starting to get familiar with the microcontroller and its capabilities. Mark KR6ZY joins us to answer the fundamental question of "What is Arduino?" We talk through some fundamentals and some practical examples of projects one can complete with an Arduino compatible microcontroller.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/what-is-arduino

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Smitty's Headphone Amp - http://diyaudioprojects.com/Solid/12AU7-IRF510-LM317-Headamp/

Active Antenna Loop Antenna - https://active-antenna.eu/

Using Filters to smooth Pulse Width Modulation Output - https://hackaday.com/2011/06/16/beginner-concepts-using-a-low-pass-filter-to-smooth-pwm-output/

Arduino analogWrite - https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/functions/analog-io/analogwrite/

Arduino Wire - https://www.arduino.cc/en/reference/wire

What is Arduino - https://www.arduino.cc/en/guide/introduction

Arduino IDE - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

Microsoft Visual Code Arduino - https://medium.com/home-wireless/use-visual-studio-code-for-arduino-2d0cf4c1760b

Arduino Software Tools - https://playground.arduino.cc/Main/DevelopmentTools

Arduino Official Language Reference - https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/

Core Arduino Libraries - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/Libraries

Arduino Libraries - https://playground.arduino.cc/Main/LibraryList

K3NG Arduino Based CW Keyer - https://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/

Debouncing a Button in Software - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYOYgU2vlSE

KR6ZY's 4 part series on TWiT's Coding 101 on building an Analog Panel Meter clock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwoGkRf5WnM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSd-jip59PI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWnmMRls1os

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-WKsIuVrIw

Arduino Controlled Fox Hunt Transmitter - http://www.wt4y.com/arduino-fox-controller

Arduino MIDI Controller Tutorial - https://www.arduino.cc/en/tutorial/midi

Randy K7AGE of YouTube fame recently moved in to a new home on the coast of Oregon and had the enviable problem of outfitting his space for Ham Radio and Workbench activities. This week, he joins us to talk about building his workbench as well as how to shop Ham Fests for great deals on test equipment.

PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/building-the-k7age-workbench

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Randy K7AGE on Twitter - https://twitter.com/K7AGE

Randy K7AGE on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE

Benchduino Groups.io Group - https://groups.io/g/benchduino

BayCon 2019 - http://baycon.us/

Quartz Fest - http://www.quartzfest.org/

No Nonsense Amateur Radio Podcast - https://nononsenseamateurradio.com/

Adafruit Circuit Playground Express - https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333

QSO Today Interview with Randy K7AGE - https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/k7age

Marine Traffic Tracker - https://www.marinetraffic.com/

2x4 Basics - http://www.2x4basics.com/

List of Tektronix TM500 Modules - http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/List_of_TM500_and_TM5000_equipment

Alan Wolke W2AEW Test Equipment - https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew

QRP-Labs QSX Radio - https://qrp-labs.com/qsx.html

Intel Next Unit of Computing - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/boards-kits/nuc/kits.html

Julian Ilett YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/julius256

QST Amateur Radio Magazine - http://www.arrl.org/qst

ARRL Amateur Radio Handbook - https://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook/

HamRadio 360 Podcast for New Hams - http://hamradio360.com/

Dave KE0OG Ham Radio YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/davecasler

W2AEW Test Equipment Fundamentals YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew

EEVBlog Electronics YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog

Jim Heath W6LG Ham Radio YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/jimw6lg

Ham Nation Weekly Amateur Radio Show on TWiT - https://twit.tv/shows/ham-nation

Amateur Logic - https://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/

Amateur Logic Ham College - https://www.hamcollege.tv/

eHam Amateur Radio Forums - https://www.eham.net/

TX Factor Amateur Radio Shows - http://www.txfilms.co.uk/txfactor/

K7QO CW Training - https://www.kkn.net/~k7qo/

CW Ops / CW Academy - https://cwops.org/

DitDit.fm Podcast - https://www.ditdit.fm/

CW Mobile App - https://pacolabs.com/iOS/MorseIt/