Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Today we bring you a BayCon 2018 presentation from David Ranch KI6ZHD on Yaesu’s contribution to the Digital Voice radio market - Yaesu System Fusion.  David gives a brief overview of the mode and then talks about the state of Yaesu System Fusion in 2018. George and Jeremy spend a long time catching up on projects, many related to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR).  George gives a brief update on the Ham Radio Workbench Build projects for the 2018 season.

Yaesu System Fusion Content begins at 2:20:23

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Slides for David’s Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/docs/ki6zhd-fusion-baycon2018.pdf

Goodbye Curtis K5CLM from the Everything Ham Radio podcast - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/

Cale Nelson K4CDN, founder of http://www.HamRadio360.com/ has relaunched his Modern Christian Men podcast - http://modernchristianmen.com/caleanewseason/

Uniden announces new “SDR” direct sampling scanner - SDS100 - https://www.uniden.com/newsroom/press-releases/sds100-coming-soon/

New Raspberry PI 3 B+ Launched - https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus/

Raspberry Pi UARTs - https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/uart.md

History Skunk Works Book - https://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Works-Personal-Memoir-Lockheed/dp/0316743003

History of AT&T Bell Labs - The Idea Factory

https://www.amazon.com/Idea-Factory-Great-American-Innovation/dp/0143122797/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523073483&sr=8-1&keywords=the+idea+factory

Internet Labs D-STAR Hot Spot - the Digital Voice Access Point - http://www.dvapdongle.com/DV_Access_Point_Dongle/Home.html

Ultibots D300VS Plus Delta Style 3D Printer - https://www.ultibots.com/d300vs-plus-3d-printer-diy-kit

Anytone AT-868UV Amateur Friendly Dual Band DMR Radio - https://powerwerx.com/anytone-atd868uv-dmr-dual-band-handheld

SharRF OpenSpot Digital Voice (DMR, D-STAR, Yaesu System Fusion) - https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot/

GL.INET Mini Wireless Router with external antennas AR300M16-EXT - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07794JRC5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

GL.iNet AR300M16 Product Page - https://gl-inet.com/ar300m/

Portable USB-powered travel 5-port 10/100mbps network switch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074W5NW95/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nextion Displays for MMDVM/Raspberry PI based HotSpots - https://nextion.itead.cc/

Demonstration of custom Nextion MMDVM displays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYXADw9a6WU&t=375s

2014 Counterfit FTDI articles - https://hackaday.com/2014/10/24/ftdi-screws-up-backs-down/ https://hackaday.com/2014/10/22/watch-that-windows-update-ftdi-drivers-are-killing-fake-chips/

DMR Automatic calibration for SharkRF OpenSpot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3LEsYw-cig

Download DMR contacts and Talk Groups for several different radios - http://amateurradio.digital/

New Codeplug Management software for various Chinese DMR Radios - http://n0gsg.com/contact-manager/

Wago Wire Lever Nuts - https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523081377&sr=8-3&keywords=wago+lever+nuts

https://www.amazon.com/Wago-221-412-221-413-Lever-Nut-Assortment/dp/B01GVS7ZES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1523081377&sr=8-4&keywords=wago+lever+nuts

https://www.amazon.com/Wago-221-412-221-413-221-415-Assortment/dp/B018MGMFDI/ref=pd_sbs_60_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B018MGMFDI&pd_rd_r=11XH628EY8XAKM61TSZ9&pd_rd_w=EZ1Lt&pd_rd_wg=e6GeM&psc=1&refRID=11XH628EY8XAKM61TSZ9

AvE on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/arduinoversusevil

We finish the second half of our DMR Basics conversation with Kirk K6RCT.  In this episode we talk about DMR networks such as Brandmeister and cBridges.  We also discuss the various options for equipment available to hams from Motorola to the venerable Tytera MD-380.  Jeremy is also on the road from the 2018 Midwest RepRap Festival, (think Hamvention but for 3D Printing).

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Kirk Smith - K6RCT

Twitter - https://twitter.com/k6rct

DMR of Anarchy Network - http://www.dmrofanarchy.org/

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/

Everything Ham Radio Podcast - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/

Midwest RepRap Festival in a nutshell - https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MRRF2018

Ultibots D300VS Delta Style 3D Printer - https://www.ultibots.com/d300vs-3d-printer-diy-kit/

Special thanks for to Noman SnoLabs Filament - https://snolabs.com/

Special thanks to Michael Hackney, the 3D Printer Whisperer - http://www.sublimelayers.com/

Take your SharkRF OpenSpot on the road with a GL.Inet Travel Router - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I92T754/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A364119SDJA4QG

SharkRF OpenSpot Hotspot - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=Openspot1

DV Mega UHF Hotspot for Raspberry PI - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=DVmega_UHF

ZumSpot UHF Hotspot with Raspberry Pi Zero W - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015993

Jonathan Naylor talk on MMDVM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDLogbi8R7w

MJLorton on how to get Motorola CPS Software - https://youtu.be/Gs0qi5p--CA?t=3m21s

MD-380 Tools Installation via Windows Applications - http://www.miklor.com/DMR/DMR-Toolz108.php

Installing MD-380 Tools using VIrtual Box Images - https://youtu.be/8F8G_Cqayrs

Setting up an OpenSpot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON1HdC_RbcA

DMR Marc - http://www.dmr-marc.net/

cBridge - https://rayfield.net/c-bridge

Brandmeister - https://brandmeister.network/

MD-380 Hacked Firmware MD380 Tools - http://md380.tools/

Comparison of Import DMR Radio Features - https://radiosification.blogspot.com/2017/11/comparison-of-dmr-radios.html

Register for a DMR ID - https://www.dmr-marc.net/cgi-bin/trbo-database/register.cgi

DMR for Dummies! - http://www.dmrfordummies.com/

Brandmeister Network Hoseline - https://hose.brandmeister.network/

Motorola - XPR 7550 - https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/products/two-way-radios/mototrbo/portable-radios/xpr-7000e-series.html#tabproductinfo

Hytera PD682 - https://www.gigaparts.com/hytera-pd682-dmr-handheld-radio.html

Kenwood DMR Radios - https://comms.kenwood.com/en/products/list.php?func=dmr

Grapevine Amateur Radios - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?submenuid=51&submenuname=Radios

Connect Systems DMR Radios - http://www.connectsystems.com/amateur.html

Tytera MD-9600 - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/tyt-md9600-dual-band-vhfuhf-dmr-mobile-radio/

Ailunce HD-1 - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=HD-1

Tytera MD-380 - https://www.mtcradio.com/tyt-dmr-md-380-uhf-400-480mhz-digital-ht-with-programming-cable-software/

RFinder Android Radio H1B - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=H1B

Video on Tytera MD-9600 DMR Mobile Radio Version 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=159P1NI_EvQ

We finish the second half of our DMR Basics conversation with Kirk K6RCT.  In this episode we talk about DMR networks such as Brandmeister and cBridges.  We also discuss the various options for equipment available to hams from Motorola to the venerable Tytera MD-380.  Jeremy is also on the road from the 2018 Midwest RepRap Festival, (think Hamvention but for 3D Printing).

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

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Kirk Smith - K6RCT

Twitter - https://twitter.com/k6rct

DMR of Anarchy Network - http://www.dmrofanarchy.org/

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/

Everything Ham Radio Podcast - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/

Midwest RepRap Festival in a nutshell - https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MRRF2018

Ultibots D300VS Delta Style 3D Printer - https://www.ultibots.com/d300vs-3d-printer-diy-kit/

Special thanks for to Noman SnoLabs Filament - https://snolabs.com/

Special thanks to Michael Hackney, the 3D Printer Whisperer - http://www.sublimelayers.com/

Take your SharkRF OpenSpot on the road with a GL.Inet Travel Router - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I92T754/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A364119SDJA4QG

SharkRF OpenSpot Hotspot - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=Openspot1

DV Mega UHF Hotspot for Raspberry PI - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=DVmega_UHF

ZumSpot UHF Hotspot with Raspberry Pi Zero W - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015993

Jonathan Naylor talk on MMDVM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDLogbi8R7w

MJLorton on how to get Motorola CPS Software - https://youtu.be/Gs0qi5p--CA?t=3m21s

MD-380 Tools Installation via Windows Applications - http://www.miklor.com/DMR/DMR-Toolz108.php

Installing MD-380 Tools using VIrtual Box Images - https://youtu.be/8F8G_Cqayrs

Setting up an OpenSpot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON1HdC_RbcA

DMR Marc - http://www.dmr-marc.net/

cBridge - https://rayfield.net/c-bridge

Brandmeister - https://brandmeister.network/

MD-380 Hacked Firmware MD380 Tools - http://md380.tools/

Comparison of Import DMR Radio Features - https://radiosification.blogspot.com/2017/11/comparison-of-dmr-radios.html

Register for a DMR ID - https://www.dmr-marc.net/cgi-bin/trbo-database/register.cgi

DMR for Dummies! - http://www.dmrfordummies.com/

Brandmeister Network Hoseline - https://hose.brandmeister.network/

Motorola - XPR 7550 - https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/products/two-way-radios/mototrbo/portable-radios/xpr-7000e-series.html#tabproductinfo

Hytera PD682 - https://www.gigaparts.com/hytera-pd682-dmr-handheld-radio.html

Kenwood DMR Radios - https://comms.kenwood.com/en/products/list.php?func=dmr

Grapevine Amateur Radios - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?submenuid=51&submenuname=Radios

Connect Systems DMR Radios - http://www.connectsystems.com/amateur.html

Tytera MD-9600 - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/tyt-md9600-dual-band-vhfuhf-dmr-mobile-radio/

Ailunce HD-1 - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=HD-1

Tytera MD-380 - https://www.mtcradio.com/tyt-dmr-md-380-uhf-400-480mhz-digital-ht-with-programming-cable-software/

RFinder Android Radio H1B - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=H1B

Video on Tytera MD-9600 DMR Mobile Radio Version 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=159P1NI_EvQ

To mark the launch of the BayNet Brandmeister Talk Group 31075, Kirk Smith K6RCT (Operator of the K6DOA DMR Repeater in SLO) joins us to talk Digital Mobile Radio, or DMR.  DMR is a digital radio standard developed for use in commercial radio applications.  Because of its commercial background, there are several operating and technological concepts that are unique to DMR that differ from what we are used to in other Amateur Digital Voice modes such as DSTAR and Yaesu System Fusion.  In part one of this two part series, Kirk walks us through these fundamental DMR terms and concepts. In part two, we will talk about Brandmeister, cBridges topics and radio gear.

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Kirk Smith - K6RCT

Twitter - https://twitter.com/k6rct

DMR of Anarchy Network - http://www.dmrofanarchy.org/

EEVblog - Weller vs Hakko Comparison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlKg6rSMPEs

KF7IJZ’s Demonstration of what happens when you charge and discharge a battery at the same time (Kirchoff’s Current Law) - https://youtu.be/uA_WEykbGE4

Anytone TERMIN-8R - https://anytonetech.com/TERMN-8R

Anytone AT-868UV Dual Band DMR Handheld Radio - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=AT-868UV

Remote Repeater Site Monitoring Episode - http://hamradioworkbench.com/hrwb017-remote-repeater-site-monitoring

MTR-2000 Repeater - https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xl/products/two-way-radios-business/infrastructure/base-stations-and-repeaters/mtr2000.html#tabproductinfo

http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/mtr-index.html

Connect Systems DMR Radios - http://www.connectsystems.com/amateur.html

DMR Marc - http://www.dmr-marc.net/

cBridge - https://rayfield.net/c-bridge

Brandmeister - https://brandmeister.network/

MD-380 Hacked Firmware MD380 Tools - http://md380.tools/

Comparison of Import DMR Radio Features - https://radiosification.blogspot.com/2017/11/comparison-of-dmr-radios.html

Register for a DMR ID - https://www.dmr-marc.net/cgi-bin/trbo-database/register.cgi

DMR for Dummies! - http://www.dmrfordummies.com/

Brandmeister Network Hoseline (listen to traffic online)- https://hose.brandmeister.network/

To mark the launch of the BayNet Brandmeister Talk Group 31075, Kirk Smith K6RCT (Operator of the K6DOA DMR Repeater in SLO) joins us to talk Digital Mobile Radio, or DMR.  DMR is a digital radio standard developed for use in commercial radio applications.  Because of its commercial background, there are several operating and technological concepts that are unique to DMR that differ from what we are used to in other Amateur Digital Voice modes such as DSTAR and Yaesu System Fusion.  In part one of this two part series, Kirk walks us through these fundamental DMR terms and concepts. In part two, we will talk about Brandmeister, cBridges topics and radio gear.

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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Kirk Smith - K6RCT

Twitter - https://twitter.com/k6rct

DMR of Anarchy Network - http://www.dmrofanarchy.org/

EEVblog - Weller vs Hakko Comparison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlKg6rSMPEs

KF7IJZ’s Demonstration of what happens when you charge and discharge a battery at the same time (Kirchoff’s Current Law) - https://youtu.be/uA_WEykbGE4

Anytone TERMIN-8R - https://anytonetech.com/TERMN-8R

Anytone AT-868UV Dual Band DMR Handheld Radio - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=AT-868UV

Remote Repeater Site Monitoring Episode - http://hamradioworkbench.com/hrwb017-remote-repeater-site-monitoring

MTR-2000 Repeater - https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xl/products/two-way-radios-business/infrastructure/base-stations-and-repeaters/mtr2000.html#tabproductinfo

http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/mtr-index.html

Connect Systems DMR Radios - http://www.connectsystems.com/amateur.html

DMR Marc - http://www.dmr-marc.net/

cBridge - https://rayfield.net/c-bridge

Brandmeister - https://brandmeister.network/

MD-380 Hacked Firmware MD380 Tools - http://md380.tools/

Comparison of Import DMR Radio Features - https://radiosification.blogspot.com/2017/11/comparison-of-dmr-radios.html

Register for a DMR ID - https://www.dmr-marc.net/cgi-bin/trbo-database/register.cgi

DMR for Dummies! - http://www.dmrfordummies.com/

Brandmeister Network Hoseline (listen to traffic online)- https://hose.brandmeister.network/

John Jacobs, host of the Field Radio Podcast, returns join in a discussion of basic DIY HF antennas.  We talk some of the most common and easiest to build antennas such as Dipoles as well as how to build them and where to scrounge for materials!  We also talk about our plans for our respective shows in light of Cale’s recent archiving of Ham Radio 360. We share the details of the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 package (and discount code!) with the audience!

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

Contact us! - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

New FaceBook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

John Jacobs W7DBO, host of the Field Radio Podcast

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

Field Radio Podcast YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/FieldRadioPodcast

Field Radio Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/FieldRadioPod

The Ham Radio 360 Archive - http://hamradio360.com/

Keep up with Cale Nelson K4CDN at the 6 Arrows Radio Network - http://6arn.com/

The EXCLUSIVE Digilent Ham Radio Workbench Analog Discovery 2 Package - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Use code HamRadioWorkbench2018 to save $100 (view cart to add code before checking out)

The new BayNet DMR Talkgroup is 31075

The new Yaesu FT-818 (the next generation FT-817 QRP Radio) - https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0818.html

KF7IJZ Demonstrates Kirchoff’s Current Law as it applies to portable power boxes for charging and discharging at the same time - https://youtu.be/uA_WEykbGE4

Powerwerx Panel Mounts - https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts

Julian - Survival Tech Nord - http://oh8stn.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalTechEU

Stuart KB1HQS - http://kb1hqs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkFZt2bfUZ-w3xNxUANFVw

KF7IJZ’s ICOM IC-7300 Voice Keyer Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCWsfxDHJw

Comms to Go Portable Power Solutions - http://commstogo.com/

HF Dipole antenna Calculator - http://www.kwarc.org/ant-calc.html (or divide your frequency by 468 as a starting point for a half-wave HF dipole)

Where does 468 come from? by KB6NU - http://www.kb6nu.com/468-ham-radios-magic-number/

DIY End Fed Antenna - http://www.earchi.org/proj_homebrew.html

Bell Labs demonstration on Impedance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DovunOxlY1k

RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/antenna-analyzers-comparison-table/

DIY Dipole Center Insulator from W6LG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OqrvyjTgs

RF-Parts for RF connectors - https://www.rfparts.com/

The Wireman for high-quality antenna wire - https://www.thewireman.com/antennap.html

ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on Antenna Wire - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/January_18_2018_-_Antenna_Wire.mp3

ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on End Fed Antennas - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April%2027%20-%20End%20Fed%20Antennas.mp3

ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on Feed Line - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/November%2023%202017%20-%20Coax%20vs%20Balanced%20Lines.mp3

NVIS Antenna Build Example - https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/instructions/WP-NVIS-Rev3.pdf

Mag Loop - http://w8mrc.com/docs/presentations/Magnetic%20Loop.pdf

Making a high quality “Ugly” Balun - http://www.hamuniverse.com/balun.html

Knot Tying is an invaluable skill for outside antenna work

Knot Books

https://www.amazon.com/KLUTZ-Book-of-Knots-Toy/dp/1338106422/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1519540475&sr=8-15&keywords=knot+book

https://www.amazon.com/Tying-Pro-Knot-Cards-practice-carabiner/dp/0922273294/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519540512&sr=8-1&keywords=knot+book

W4EDF erecting a 3 painter’s pole multi-band dipole by himself - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6RGiFkdMM

Small Loop Calculator - http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small-transmitting-loop-antenna-calculator.aspx

VK3YE DIY Small 40M Magnetic Loop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv_RnLpZ9gw

John Jacobs, host of the Field Radio Podcast, returns join in a discussion of basic DIY HF antennas.  We talk some of the most common and easiest to build antennas such as Dipoles as well as how to build them and where to scrounge for materials!  We also talk about our plans for our respective shows in light of Cale’s recent archiving of Ham Radio 360. We share the details of the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 package (and discount code!) with the audience!

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

Contact us! - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

New FaceBook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

John Jacobs W7DBO, host of the Field Radio Podcast

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

Field Radio Podcast YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/FieldRadioPodcast

Field Radio Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/FieldRadioPod

The Ham Radio 360 Archive - http://hamradio360.com/

Keep up with Cale Nelson K4CDN at the 6 Arrows Radio Network - http://6arn.com/

The EXCLUSIVE Digilent Ham Radio Workbench Analog Discovery 2 Package - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Use code HamRadioWorkbench2018 to save $100 (view cart to add code before checking out)

The new BayNet DMR Talkgroup is 31075

The new Yaesu FT-818 (the next generation FT-817 QRP Radio) - https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0818.html

KF7IJZ Demonstrates Kirchoff’s Current Law as it applies to portable power boxes for charging and discharging at the same time - https://youtu.be/uA_WEykbGE4

Powerwerx Panel Mounts - https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts

Julian - Survival Tech Nord - http://oh8stn.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalTechEU

Stuart KB1HQS - http://kb1hqs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkFZt2bfUZ-w3xNxUANFVw

KF7IJZ’s ICOM IC-7300 Voice Keyer Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCWsfxDHJw

Comms to Go Portable Power Solutions - http://commstogo.com/

HF Dipole antenna Calculator - http://www.kwarc.org/ant-calc.html (or divide your frequency by 468 as a starting point for a half-wave HF dipole)

Where does 468 come from? by KB6NU - http://www.kb6nu.com/468-ham-radios-magic-number/

DIY End Fed Antenna - http://www.earchi.org/proj_homebrew.html

Bell Labs demonstration on Impedance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DovunOxlY1k

RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/antenna-analyzers-comparison-table/

DIY Dipole Center Insulator from W6LG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OqrvyjTgs

RF-Parts for RF connectors - https://www.rfparts.com/

The Wireman for high-quality antenna wire - https://www.thewireman.com/antennap.html

ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on Antenna Wire - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/January_18_2018_-_Antenna_Wire.mp3

ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on End Fed Antennas - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April%2027%20-%20End%20Fed%20Antennas.mp3

ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on Feed Line - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/November%2023%202017%20-%20Coax%20vs%20Balanced%20Lines.mp3

NVIS Antenna Build Example - https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/instructions/WP-NVIS-Rev3.pdf

Mag Loop - http://w8mrc.com/docs/presentations/Magnetic%20Loop.pdf

Making a high quality “Ugly” Balun - http://www.hamuniverse.com/balun.html

Knot Tying is an invaluable skill for outside antenna work

Knot Books

https://www.amazon.com/KLUTZ-Book-of-Knots-Toy/dp/1338106422/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1519540475&sr=8-15&keywords=knot+book

https://www.amazon.com/Tying-Pro-Knot-Cards-practice-carabiner/dp/0922273294/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519540512&sr=8-1&keywords=knot+book

W4EDF erecting a 3 painter’s pole multi-band dipole by himself - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6RGiFkdMM

Small Loop Calculator - http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small-transmitting-loop-antenna-calculator.aspx

VK3YE DIY Small 40M Magnetic Loop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv_RnLpZ9gw

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George is down with the Flu, so Mark “Smitty Halibut” Smith KR6ZY guest hosts this week.  We debrief on Winter Field Day and talk about the battery projects on KF7IJZ’s workbench and the antenna project on KR6ZY’s workbench.  Finally we share additional sessions from BayCon 2018.  First Pieter Noordhuis KK6VXV talks about developing software for working GOES Weather Satellites.  Finally, Tim Fairbairn AF6TF talks about Summits on the Air (SOTA).

Smitty KR6ZY

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/smittyhalibut
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/SmittyHalibut

New Ham Radio Workbench Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

Winter Field Day - https://www.winterfieldday.com/

New Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Bundle Exclusive for Ham Radio Workbench listeners!  The regular price would be $339, but Digilent is offering a discount code for $100 off!  The bundle includes:

• Analog Discovery 2
• BNC Adapter Board
• 2 BNC Scope Probes
• Mini Grabbers
• Extra Set of Fly Wires

Follow @HamWorkbench on Twitter or watch the new FaceBook groups for the link and code to appear sometime between February 15-16!  Full details will be shared in our next episode as well.

Rumor of a new Yaesu FT-818 radio - https://fccid.io/K6603770X30

Commentary on the desired features of an FT-817 Replacement - http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/2016/06/ft-817-upgrade/

Chinese HF QRP Radios

• Xeigu X5105 - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=X5105
• Xeigu X1M - http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=302&category_id=65
• Xeigu X108 - http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=346&category_id=65

Elite Power Solutions 40 Ah Prismatic LiFePO4 Battery - http://www.batteryspace.com/lifepo4-prismatic-battery-12-8v-40ah-512wh-10c-rate---un38-3-passed-3-2vx4-dgr.aspx

KF7IJZ Battery Box Design Videos

• Part 1 - Philosophy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJjl7r9DnQE&index=2&list=PLYdpm7CC0KkLlfmG2U03RZ6Zlg66jE-Y2
• Part 2 - Bill of Materials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_bZ-ZuM5Sg&index=1&t=16s&list=PLYdpm7CC0KkLlfmG2U03RZ6Zlg66jE-Y2

EEVBlog - Kirchoff’s Laws - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBfAEeEzDlg

EEVBlog - Mesh and Nodal Circuit Analysis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f-2yXiYmRI

Powerwerx Panel Mounts - https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts

20m Moxon Antenna build.

• Moxon page: http://www.moxonantennaproject.com/
• Moxon Calculator: http://w4.vp9kf.com/moxon_calculate.php
• “Crappie Poles” Fiberglass masts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253027304815
• “Super Antenna” 18ga wire: https://www.ebay.com/itm/332542983769
• Balun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poqG0IfY8z4 (this is 1 of 5 in the video series)
• Original this kit is based off of: http://setxac.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-1-Hombrew-Air-Core-Balun-Goran-SM2YER.pdf

BayCon 2018 Presentations - http://www.bay-net.org/articles.html

If you haven't done so, please take our survey!  http://survey.hamradioworkbench.com/

George is down with the Flu, so Mark “Smitty Halibut” Smith KR6ZY guest hosts this week.  We debrief on Winter Field Day and talk about the battery projects on KF7IJZ’s workbench and the antenna project on KR6ZY’s workbench.  Finally we share additional sessions from BayCon 2018.  First Pieter Noordhuis KK6VXV talks about developing software for working GOES Weather Satellites.  Finally, Tim Fairbairn AF6TF talks about Summits on the Air (SOTA).

Smitty KR6ZY

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/smittyhalibut
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/SmittyHalibut

New Ham Radio Workbench Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

Winter Field Day - https://www.winterfieldday.com/

New Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Bundle Exclusive for Ham Radio Workbench listeners!  The regular price would be $339, but Digilent is offering a discount code for $100 off!  The bundle includes:

• Analog Discovery 2
• BNC Adapter Board
• 2 BNC Scope Probes
• Mini Grabbers
• Extra Set of Fly Wires

Follow @HamWorkbench on Twitter or watch the new FaceBook groups for the link and code to appear sometime between February 15-16!  Full details will be shared in our next episode as well.

Rumor of a new Yaesu FT-818 radio - https://fccid.io/K6603770X30

Commentary on the desired features of an FT-817 Replacement - http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/2016/06/ft-817-upgrade/

Chinese HF QRP Radios

• Xeigu X5105 - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=X5105
• Xeigu X1M - http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=302&category_id=65
• Xeigu X108 - http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=346&category_id=65

Elite Power Solutions 40 Ah Prismatic LiFePO4 Battery - http://www.batteryspace.com/lifepo4-prismatic-battery-12-8v-40ah-512wh-10c-rate---un38-3-passed-3-2vx4-dgr.aspx

KF7IJZ Battery Box Design Videos

• Part 1 - Philosophy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJjl7r9DnQE&index=2&list=PLYdpm7CC0KkLlfmG2U03RZ6Zlg66jE-Y2
• Part 2 - Bill of Materials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_bZ-ZuM5Sg&index=1&t=16s&list=PLYdpm7CC0KkLlfmG2U03RZ6Zlg66jE-Y2

EEVBlog - Kirchoff’s Laws - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBfAEeEzDlg

EEVBlog - Mesh and Nodal Circuit Analysis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f-2yXiYmRI

Powerwerx Panel Mounts - https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts

20m Moxon Antenna build.

• Moxon page: http://www.moxonantennaproject.com/
• Moxon Calculator: http://w4.vp9kf.com/moxon_calculate.php
• “Crappie Poles” Fiberglass masts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253027304815
• “Super Antenna” 18ga wire: https://www.ebay.com/itm/332542983769
• Balun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poqG0IfY8z4 (this is 1 of 5 in the video series)
• Original this kit is based off of: http://setxac.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1-1-Hombrew-Air-Core-Balun-Goran-SM2YER.pdf

BayCon 2018 Presentations - http://www.bay-net.org/articles.html

George attends the annual Bay-Net repeater conference BayCon and brings you a selection of presentations.  Mike K6ML talks about building 122Ghz radios using automotive sensors.  Marcel AI6MS talks about building ARKnet, a wireless emergency intranet for the city of Cupertino.  Finally, George provides more on build projects.

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