Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Brittany KE8LCA is back to continue our "Tech in Technician Discussion where we explain concepts from the Amateur Radio Technician Exam in practical terms. We also talk about our ham radio goals for 2019 and answer listener questions about Ham Radio topics. Finally, we discuss the processes and equipment used by us to produce the Ham Radio Workbench podcast.

Our newest sponsor - LDG Electronics - https://ldgelectronics.com/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

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Kenwood TM-V71A VHF/UHF dual receive mobile ham radio - https://www.kenwood.com/usa/com/amateur/tm-v71a/

We are proud to announce that Jeremy's Wife Brittany, Mrs. IJZ, is now KE8LCA! She has already filed a vanity application for KF8IJZ. She joins us this week to talk through some questions from the current Technician question pool around electronics and antenna characteristics. This is also our final show of calendar year 2018. Thank you each and every one of our listeners for making the show possible through your support and engagement. We look forward to a great 2019!

We are very sorry to share that Dave Shoaf, KG6IRW, from Elecraft, who was our guest on the RF Power Amplifier episode (https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/hf-amplifiers), passed away. Dave was a very experienced and knowledgeable ham and a great guest. Our thoughts are with Dave's family and our friends at Elecraft.

Brittany would like to thank Dan KB6NU for his No Nonsense Technician Study Guide - available for FREE here - https://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/

Brittany would also like to thank Richard KD7BBC for HamStudy.org - the free amateur radio testing and study guide site - https://www.hamstudy.org/

Save 25% ($10) off the HRWB Coax Relay Kit - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html

NEW! QRP Dummy Load complete kit is available for sale - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p8/QRP_Dummy_Load_Full_Kit.html

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

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BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

FLIR One Pro Thermal Camera - https://www.flir.com/products/flir-one-pro/

Adafruit Feather Weather Station Project - https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-weather-station-with-tft-display?embeds=allow

Black Nylon M2.5 Standoff, nut, and screw set - https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299

Raspberry Pi VESA Mounting Plate - https://www.c4labs.com/product/zebra-vesa-mounting-plate-raspberry-pi-3-b-a-zero-zerow-arduino-uno-rev3-color-options/

8.9" HD Portable Display - https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Resolution-DisplayWith-Speakers-Raspberry/dp/B07H13CLXZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543632723&sr=8-1&keywords=eleduino+8.9

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

Nextion Displays - https://nextion.itead.cc/

AT&T Impedance Matching Demo - https://youtu.be/DovunOxlY1k?t=1138

WSPR Spotting - http://wsprnet.org/drupal/

PSK Reporter - https://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html

Reverse Beacon Network Propagation monitor - http://www.reversebeacon.net/

CW Beacons - https://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/intro.html

It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year. During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording! While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we'd split this one into two parts. In part 2, we cover Ham Radio accessories and gifts for your Workbench.

Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423

STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM

The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast

SPRAT http://www.gqrp.com/sprat.htm

RADCOM FROM THE RSGB https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom/

National Contest Journal - http://ncjweb.com/

QRP Quarterly (QRP-ARCI Journal) - http://www.qrparci.org/

QEX: the forum for Communications Experimenters - http://www.arrl.org/qex

RT Systems Programming Software - https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/

Rig Expert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/

Bird Watt Meters - https://www.birdrf.com/Products/Test%20and%20Measurement/Power-Meters/Wattmeters-Line-Sections/RF-Wattmeters.aspx

RTL-SDR v3 Dongle - https://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-Blog-RTL2832U-Software-Defined/dp/B0129EBDS2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542432310&sr=8-4&keywords=rtl-sdr

Anker Powerline USB Cables (Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C) - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=anker+powerline

Begali CW Paddles - https://www.i2rtf.com/keys---paddles.html

MFJ-464 CW Keyer/Reader - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-464

Bioenno Battery - https://www.bioennopower.com/

Powerfilm Solar Panel - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/

RadioSport Headsets - http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/

Goal Zero Crush Solar Lantern - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/lights/crush-light/

Heil HT Headset - https://heilsound.com/products/handie-talkie-headset-hth/

Fenix USB Lantern - https://www.amazon.com/rechargeable-neutral-dedicated-camping-EdisonBright/dp/B075QZRFSP/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424334&sr=8-16&keywords=fenix+lantern

Fenix HL23 AA Headlamp

https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-HL23-Headlamp-Champagne-EdisonBright/dp/B00UHZXAYG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433548&sr=8-3&keywords=fenix+hl23

https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-Light-Life-Light/dp/B016UQNG9E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433912&sr=8-3&keywords=lightalife+mini

Airforce Boonie Hat - https://uspatriottactical.com/r-b-airman-battle-uniform-boonie-hat-abu/

Improved MilSpec Rain Poncho - http://store.oldgrouch.biz/immipomainus.html

Morseit by Picolabs CW App - https://pacolabs.com/iOS/MorseIt/

Free Amateur Radio Test Prep - https://HamStudy.org/

Coax Crimp Set (DX Engineering) - https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/coaxial-cable-prep-tools

Snap circuits - https://www.elenco.com/brand/snap-circuits/

Makeblock mBot Ranger Programmable Robot Kit - https://amzn.to/2TkgyDN

Kuman K4-US for Arduino Project Complete Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/2TlO50d

Chibitronics - LED Craft Kit - https://chibitronics.com/

QRP-Labs QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/

WinKeyer - https://www.hamcrafters2.com/

BITX QRP Transceiver Kits - http://www.hfsignals.com/

Hakko desoldering gun FR-301 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR-301-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B07BKSLLG9

Arduino sensor kit - ttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultimate-37-in-1-Sensor-Modules-Kit-for-Arduino-MCU-Education-User-Free-case/231757573899?hash=item35f5d3ef0b:rk:1:pf:0

Transistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/840pcs-Transistor-TO-92-Assortment-24-value-NPN-PNP-DIY-kit-2N2222-S9018-BC32/332682436699?epid=12020296536&hash=item4d756b205b:rk:1:pf:0

Resistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/130-values-2600pcs-1ohm-10M-ohm-W-Metal-Film-Resistor-Resistors-Assortment-Kit/221903164710?hash=item33aa759526:rk:1:pf:0

"The Radio Amateurs Workshop" - Joel Hallas W1ZR - http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-Radio-Amateurs-Workshop

Ratcheting Wire Terminal Crimper - https://amzn.to/2OKEI6N

MC4 Crimper https://amzn.to/2zhws9z

Dupont Crimping Tool - https://www.amazon.com/IWISS-Professional-Compression-Ratcheting-Wire-electrode/dp/B00OMM4YUY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542437709&sr=8-3&keywords=dupont+crimping+tool

It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year. During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording! While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we'd split this one into two parts. In part 1, we cover our workbenches and radio gear (topical since Black Friday is just around the corner). In our next episode, we will cover radio accessories and gear for the workbench.

Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423

STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM

The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast

For inspiration Richard: K2EZ Mobile Rover - https://youtu.be/UwGoYCpGLko

Hans Summers QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/

Kevin Reeve N7RXE Cache Makers balloon launch - https://youtu.be/MxaKxS5POmY

California Near Space Project - http://www.cnsp-inc.com/

https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/4257043-to-infinity-and-beyond-lanark-space-agency-a-best-kept-secret/

Lanark Space Agency - https://lanarkspace.wordpress.com

Arduino and Baloons - https://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/

Tracksoar Balloon Controller - https://www.tracksoar.com/

NA4RR Hexbeam - http://www.k4hex.com/

George's Benchduino Project - https://groups.io/g/benchduino

DX-Lab Software - https://www.dxlabsuite.com/

Icom RS-BA1 Software - https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/rsba1/default.aspx

Icom IC-9700 - http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9700/default.aspx

CS-800D - http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/CS800D.htm

Bernie Nazari K6NAZ has been a ham for just under two years, but has already been bitten by the building bug. Recently he's shared two projects in our Facebook group that combine Arduino compatible Adafruit Feather boards and 3D Printing to add to his ham radio fun. Bernie joins us today to talk about his remote Pi-Star hot spot display and controller as well has his approach for building a remotely controlled linked dipole an>ntenna.

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

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BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423

STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM

Octoprint Raspberry Pi based 3D Printer Web Interface - https://octoprint.org/

OpenSpot 2 Review Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rukUx9H6sd4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUZcys6HAIw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNDod1AhFw

Anytone AT-878 Dual Band DMR Radio with APRS - https://powerwerx.com/anytone-atd878uv-dmr-dual-band-handheld-gps-roaming

Bernie's Pi-Star Remote Remote - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_L7aRsDLM&fbclid=IwAR12Ko2TEKp3p2fgZ9ep2BsQLJcWR6dpsPVaDjbtuA3hva67pmiEm634G58

Adafruit Weather Station project - https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-weather-station-with-tft-display/overview?fbclid=IwAR0ERuRDxJiPiGuVRxlQN0enZCF2g-ixGvSUprueC6UyS8_1JNtKqKECeBs

Transisterized Level Shifting - https://hackaday.com/2016/12/05/taking-it-to-another-level-making-3-3v-and-5v-logic-communicate-with-level-shifters/

http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/mosfet-voltage-level-converter

Adafruit Feather Development Boards and Wing Peripheral Boards - https://www.adafruit.com/feather

Adafruit Feather Spec - https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather/feather-specification

Bernie's Dipole Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/permalink/323099451786319/

Autodesk Fusion360 CAD Software - https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists

KF7IJZ 's DVMega BlueStack Case - https://www.youmagine.com/designs/bluestack-micro-plus-dvmega-enclosure

Car Hacking on the Amp Hour - https://theamphour.com/388-an-interview-with-earl-sharpe-and-collin-kidder/

Crealty Ender 3 sub $200 3D Printer - https://www.banggood.com/Creality-3D-Ender-3-V-slot-Prusa-I3-DIY-3D-Printer-Kit-220x220x250mm-Printing-Size-p-1278399.html?cur_warehouse=USA

Crealty Ender 3 Upgrades - https://all3dp.com/1/20-must-creality-ender-3-upgrades-mods/

George KJ6VU is away at Pacificon so Nick KN6NK stops by to deep dive on Solar Power fundamentals. We talk about understanding your power requirements, sizing your batteries, and how to factor your solar production needs. We also talk about solar charge controllers to tie it all together. Jeremy KF7IJZ also gives a basic overview of Ubiquiti Unifi networking equipment.

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

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BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Light-weight Portable Rugged Thin Film Solar Panels from PowerFilm Solar -

Desoldering Iron

Hakko Desoldering Iron

uBITx spectral purity fixes

D-Link vulnerabilities

Solar Exposure Map KWh/m^2/day - https://www.nrel.gov/gis/solar.html

Solar Energy Potential Maps in Watt Hours / foot^2 / day - https://www.energy.gov/maps/solar-energy-potential

Great Scott DIY Solar Tracker

KN6NK's Solar Charge Controller

Genasun Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controllers - https://genasun.com/

West Mountain Radio Epic PWRgate and Solar Charge Controller

Victron Energeny Battery Monitor

Turnigy Power Monitor

West Mountain Radio PWRCheck Power Monitor - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-011155

Welding Cable

MC4 Solar Pannel Connectors

Managing 12 Volts

Achieving Energy Independence

Home Power magazine

Jehu Garcia

Commsprepper

Charging and Discharging Batteries at the Same Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA_WEykbGE4&t=1s

KN6NK's Trailer Build - https://imgur.com/a/M3iHdet

George KJ6VU walks us through the most common components found in a modern FM repeater. We cover antennas, duplexers, coax, radios, controllers, and other helpful information for those who are considering taking on the project of an analog repeater build.

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423

OpenSpot 2 - https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/

POCSAG - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POCSAG

Google Assistant enabled Repeater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m52-3EuQfnk

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

KJ6VU's Previous Repeater Episode - http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2014/10/08/10/

Repeater Builder - http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/index.html

CDM Repeaters - http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/cdm/cdm-index.html

MaxTrac Repeaters - http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/maxtrac/maxtrac-index.html

Sierra Radio Systems Repeater Controllers - http://www.sierraradio.net/

Hustler G6 440 - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/hsr-g6-440

PAVE PAWS Over the Horizon Radar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAVE_PAWS

Coax Feedline Loss Calculator - http://www.timesmicrowave.com/calculator/

Remote Site Monitoring Episode - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/remote-repeater-site-monitoring

QST Voter Article - http://www.ldgelectronics.com/assets/discontinued_manuals/RVS-8.pdf

Most of us have several devices connected to the Internet in our Ham Shacks. A computer, a digital mode hotspot, and a Raspberry Pi are several common items one would find. We may not give much thought to these devices because affordable commercially available equipment make it a breeze to connect devices to each other and the Internet. But, have you ever stopped to think whether your hotspot should have network access to the computer you do your taxes on? This week Nick KN6NK and Smitty KR6ZY join us to give an introduction to basic networking topics and a primer on basic but powerful practices to secure our networks in the ham shack and beyond.

Nick KN6NK - https://twitter.com/explodinglemur?lang=en

Smitty KR6ZY - https://twitter.com/smittyhalibut

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter

Closed-loop spindle speed control (Arduino PID controller) for my 3040 router (they're all over eBay)

Watching developments on uBITx harmonics/spurs and related fixes

Retro DOS gaming on real hardware instead of DOSBox! Thin client and sound card

Proposed ARES standard headset interface:

http://www.sloecc.org/headsets/proposal_ares_standard_headset.pdf

EEVBLOG Raspberry PI PoE Hat Issues - https://www.eevblog.com/2018/09/20/eevblog-1122-raspberry-pi-3-poe-hat-fail-investigation/

Raspberry Pi PoE Hat Issues Forum Post - https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=220984

Raspberry Pi PoE Hat Issues - The Register article

The 7-Layer OSI Model - https://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/OSI_Layers.asp

802.11 WiFi Standards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol

Network Address Translation (NAT) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_address_translation

Stateful vs Stateless Firewalls - https://www.lanner-america.com/blog/stateless-vs-stateful-packet-filtering-firewalls-better/

Virtual Private Network (VPN) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMZ_(computing)

Domain Name System - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System

Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_DNS

COTS wifi+router with third-party firmware - Tomato / dd-wrt / OpenWRT

Overview of basic commercial wifi+router security - https://lifehacker.com/how-to-make-your-wifi-router-as-secure-as-possible-1827695547

Wired Network sniffing - http://www.halibut.com/~mark/EtherSniff-v1.0.pdf

Wifi security talk

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_LAN

Ubiquiti Unifi Networking Gear - https://unifi-sdn.ubnt.com/

Rod Hardman VA3ON joins George for part two of the "Workbench in the Field" series. Rod and George discuss portable radio selection and field build projects.

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

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BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code "HamRadioWorkbench2018" in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

PowerFilm Solar Lightsaver Max - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsaver/lightsaver-max-portable-solar-charger

New SharkRF OpenSpot2 Wireless Announced - https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/

Hytera AR482G Handheld down to $209 at HRO - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015987

DMR Registration is Changing - https://www.radioid.net

Ham Radio 2.0 Discussion - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2018/06/26/episode-142-radioid-net-updates-with-ve9gln/

AMSAT QRM from Hotspots - https://twitter.com/amsat/status/1034124525011697665

Hans Summer's QRPLabs - Ultimate3S QRSS/WSPR Transmitter Kit -https://www.qrp-labs.com/ultimate3/u3s.html

SOTA Beams WSPRlite - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/wsprlite-antenna-tester/

Sling pack From 5.11 - https://www.511tactical.com/push-pack.html)

Icom IC-7300 Side Panel Handles -

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Seitengriffe-fur-die-ICOM-Modellreihe-IC-7300-8600-9700-Gespreizte-Version/263857776249

Palm CW Paddles - http://www.morseexpress.com/palm/

Pignology Programmable Controller "Pigknob" - http://pignology.net/pigknob/

Battery Capacity Calculator - http://www.4sqrp.com/Battery_Capacity/index.php

Coax Loss Table - https://www.qsradio.com/coax-and-connector-info.html

Full Coax Loss Calculator - http://www.timesmicrowave.com/calculator/

This week we are joined by Rob KA2PBT and Evan KD2IZW to talk about building creative solutions to post emergency or disaster communications problems. Rob is engaged with his local high-school and has been working with youth to engage them in hands-on engineering and problem-solving using amateur radio. Evan is a former student who lead a team to design and build a balloon launched cross-band repeater for search and rescue purposes. He presented this project at the 2017 Dayton Youth Forum. He shares with us the components utilized in the repeater and the processes that he went through to design and build a solution. Rob continues to work with students today and he shares with us the most recent project-a portable solar-powered digipeater meant to handle text-based traffic in remote disaster areas with no infrastructure. Along the way, Rob also shares some of his tips on how to get youth interested in amateur radio.

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Echolink SVXLink - https://www.svxlink.org/

Power Wheels Racing Series - http://www.powerracingseries.org/

Arduino Mega - https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-mega-2560-rev3

IKEA Ekby Shelf Bracket Indoor Antenna Mount - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10136135/

MultiRX on GitHub - https://github.com/pabutusa/multirx

ICECast Streaming Media Server - http://icecast.org/

Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network - https://www.arednmesh.org/

2017 Dayton Youth Forum Balloon Based Repeater for Emergency Applications - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4eaChIjk8E

2018 Dayton Youth Forum Data Network for Emergency Communications - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHHmJ4FJBHM

818 VHF / UHF Radio Modules - www.dorji.com/docs/data/DRA818V.pdf

Arduino Due - https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-due

Balloon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I45LX0

First Science and Technology Programs - https://www.firstinspires.org/

Emergency Antenna Platform System (pole climbing robot) - http://wc2fd.com/index.php?title=Emergency_Antenna_Platform_System

Raspberry Pi TNC - https://tnc-x.com/TNCPi.htm

Plans for projects (721st Mechanized Contest Battalion) - http://wc2fd.com/