In this episode of The Ham Radio Guy, Marvin sits down with Steve Berry, N1EZ—the creator and founder of the DX QSO Cloud Logbook. Steve shares the inspiration behind developing this innovative cloud-based logging solution and walks us through how it works, what sets it apart from traditional logbooks, and how it's helping amateur radio operators streamline their DXing and QSO tracking. Whether you're a seasoned contester or a casual operator, this conversation is packed with insights on modernizing your ham radio workflow. Tune in to hear the story behind the logbook, learn about its key features, and find out how you can integrate it into your own shack!

Here is the link to the Video Version with Demo.  https://youtu.be/kry0q7PSie8

In Episode 57 of The Ham Radio Guy, we dive into one of the most time-honored and essential aspects of amateur radio: traffic handling. Join us as we explore the mission and methods of Radio Relay International (RRI)—a modern organization with deep roots in the legacy of message relays and emergency communication.

Whether you're curious about how radiograms move across the country, how nets are structured for maximum efficiency, or how traffic handling supports national service and public preparedness, this episode breaks it all down. We’ll cover the fundamentals, share real-world examples, and explain how you can get involved.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be the link in a nationwide communications chain, this episode is for you.

https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/RADIOGRAM-2011.pdf

https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/fsd218.pdf

https://radiorelay.org

Join us as we delve into everything you need to know about Dayton Hamvention 2025, the world’s largest amateur radio gathering, taking place May 16–18 at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio.

In this episiode I discuss safe mobile operations for 2m and HF and considerations of Safety, Vehicle mounts, logging and more.

Join W0MET as he dives into the latest in amateur radio! In this episode, he shares updates on his latest projects, including progress on the mesh build, insights into radio direction finding, and the latest news from the ham radio world. Tune in for expert tips, tech talk, and everything ham radio enthusiasts need to know!

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