The Ham Radio Guy

By Marvin Turner - W0MET

What's The Ham Radio Guy about?

Ham Radio Guy provides education and news to the ham radio community with recent updates to new radios, tools, legislation, and inspire new hams to get on the air.

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The Ham Radio Guy episodes:

05.05.2024
Episode #34 Simplex-Duplex Operation
In this podcast we discuss the Operation of Simplex and Duplex Operations. Updates on latest trailer build find. News, product review and more. Show Notes SPONSOR Dakota Lithium. https://dakotalithium.com/ham-radio-backup-emergency-power-lithium-batteries/ Other Links Potagear.com https://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar NEWS http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2024-05-02 https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2024/5/2/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2427-for-friday-may-3rd-2024 Affiliate Links ABR industries – Coax https://abrind.com/?sld=save10hamradioguy County Comms - Every day carry...
04.17.2024
World Amateur Radio Day - Episode #34
“A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community, and Advocacy”. Join us on this episode of the Ham Radio Guide Podcast, hosted by Marvin or W0MET, as we celebrate the World Amateur Radio Day. This celebrated day...
04.05.2024
Solar Eclipse and updates - Episode #33
Welcome to Episode 33 of the Ham Radio Guide Podcast hosted by Marvin (W0MET). Dive into a blend of the latest FCC developments, the wonders of a solar eclipse, and progress updates of the M17 Project. Also, tune in for...
03.15.2024
Are we Inclusive in Amateur Radio.Episode #32
Welcome to the 32nd episode of the 'Ham Radio Guide' podcast. In this enlightening episode, our host Marvin (W0MET) provides an update on supporting Eclipse operations, the release of ARRL field day themes and rules, and walks us through the...
02.19.2024
Almost everything you wanted to know about UTC!!
SHOW NOTES LINKS Flight Baton 4 rechargeable EDC flashlight. https://amzn.to/48ha0v3 http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar NEWS http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?&issue=2024-02-15 https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/skeptics-question-disappearance-of-alabama-radio-tower?utm_source=amateur-radio-weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterWebsite. Social Media https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy Https://thehamradioguy.com Email: [email protected] Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheHamRadioGuy/posts Signup for Newsletter get exclusive promotion savings codes thehamradioguy-newletter
01.24.2024
A Deep Dive with American Filament Episode #30
This enlightening episode of our Ham Radio Guide podcast welcomes Megan Brooks, the co-owner of American Filament, for an extensive discussion on the exciting world of 3D printing and its application in Ham Radio. We explore the many facets of...
01.16.2024
Episode #29 Winter Field Day
SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in the podcast Hook and Loop Cable ties https://amzn.to/478uCoA Black Dacron ¼ rope. https://amzn.to/3vEVRKx Clubgearonline.com LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar NEWS: https://www.arrl.org/news/youtube-telethon-to-raise-money-for-arrl-teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/fcc-seeks-to-enhance-dirs-reporting https://twiar.net/?p=19149 Winterfieldday.com All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country. AFFILAITE LINKS http://countycomm.com/THEHAMRADIOGUY https://portal.referralcandy.com/FKVKH75/share_redirect?type=referral_link_email_click&location=reminder_email&message_id=1231229231 Social Media Thehamradioguy website https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy Email: [email protected] Sign up for the newsletter
12.28.2023
World of Amateur Radio explored Episode #28
In this Episode I explore the world of amateur radio and inquire why people become licensed operators but don't get involved in the so many various opportunities that are available in ham radio from satellite operations to contesting, POTA or...
11.27.2023
Is Symbol Rate Really Gone? Episode #27
SHOW NOTES - Links mentioned in the podcast Subscribe to The Ham Radio Guy Newsletter Clubgearonline.com http://www.arrl.org/news/Smybol_rate LINKS Review of Radioddity GA-510 The Ham Radio Guy review of GA-510 http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar NEWS: http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?&issue=2023-11-22 Winterfieldday.com All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country. https://www.arnewsline.org/ Social...
11.16.2023
Can you hear me now? Episode 26
SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in the podcast LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar NEWS: RST revision the first worked-all-states certificate 33-centimeter band? All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country. https://www.arnewsline.org/ Social Media Thehamradioguy website https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy Email: [email protected]
10.07.2023
The Bug out Bag Blueprint Part 3 of 3 Em Comm
SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in the podcast Nite Ize S Biner Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack, Black Link to Checklist for Bug out Bag Blue print http://simp.ly/p/MXd0Z2 http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar clubgearonline.com NEWS: arrl-foundation-accepting-applications-for-grants https://www.arnewsline.org/ All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country. Social Media Thehamradioguy website~ https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy EMAIL: [email protected]
09.20.2023
Emergency Comms Part2 What you need to know!
In this episode we will be discussing out second episode on Emergency Communications. This is just the 2nd of a 3 part series segments that we will be talking about this. We will talk what new tool I have in...
09.02.2023
EmComm Basics- Are you prepared?
In this episode I discuss EmComm preparation basic and other new innnovations being used for EmComm Communication. Catch the latest news, latest topics, and information along with a new tool I have been using and its usefulness. SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in...
08.26.2023
Huntsville Hamfest Live - Wolf River Coils
In this episode we visit with the one of the founder and owners of Wolf River Coils who is from Wisconsin. The antenna are made right here in the USA and all products are sourced from the US. These...
08.24.2023
Huntsville Hamfest Live- SW Log
We speak with owner and found of SW log, Bob Sillett, W4RLS who tells us about the SW log he has created and many of the features that integrate with it. Check out Short Wave log at. SW Log Thanks for...
08.19.2023
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In this episode I come to you live from the Stones River National Battlefield national Park. Ham radio Adventure Guy makes a stop at this park on his way to Huntsville and invites the Stones River Amateur Radio club out...
08.12.2023
Got my License. Where can I talk?
SHOW NOTES LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar https://www.qsotodaycommunity.com/amember/signup/UJzWofFb NEWS: All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country. https://www.arnewsline.org/ https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-files-comments-against-seriously-flawed-hf-rules-petition Social Media Thehamradioguy website https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy
07.30.2023
Radio Techniques for the Technician Episode #20
LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar American Radio Relay League News, Events and Features Episode 1 - What is Ham And Quackers? NEWS: FCC Warns Portland Church To Shut Down Pirate FM Operating Under Its Steeple. https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2023/7/13/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2385-for-friday-july-14th-2023 Social Media Thehamradioguy website https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy
07.16.2023
RadioWaves Unleashed Part 2
LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar Yaesu 991A ARRL: Book Here to There: Radio Propagation NEWS: http://www.arrl.org/news/techs-now-is-the-time-to-upgrade-to-general http://www.arrl.org/news/call-for-nominations-for-arrl-director-and-vice-director https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2023/7/13/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2385-for-friday-july-14th-2023 Social Media Thehamradioguy website https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy
07.01.2023
Radio Waves Unleashed Part 1
Welcome We are going to explores the fascinating world of radio propagation and its impact on communication and in today's brief yet informative episode, we'll be diving into the phenomenon of tropospheric ducting and its effect on VHF/UHF radio waves....
06.17.2023
CQ Field Day
LINKS ARRL Field Day Station locator http://www.arrl.org/field-day NEWS Grant Applications Help Support the channel Become a patron - Click here My webpage - podcast - About me. TheHamRadioGuy.com
06.05.2023
RF Exposure
LINKS There are three basic ways to evaluate your station. The easiest is to use an on-line RF safety calculator available at the following link: Calculations http://www.arrl.org/rf-exposure-calculator Antenna Modeling https://www.eznec.com/demoinfo.htm. Measurements https://www.narda-sts.com/en/ http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/RFsafetyCommittee/rfex1_2edited.pdf Q: Where can I learn more about this? A: The following resources are available from ARRL...
05.16.2023
Field Day - Are you ready for these changes!!
LINKS Buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy https://www.onallbands.com/ft8-vs-ft4-ham-radio-operating-in-digital-modes/ http://www.arrl.org/news/view/congresswoman-lesko-reintroduces-bill-to-replace-symbol-rate-limit-with-bandwidth-limit?utm_source=amateur-radio-weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter https://www.arnewsline.org
05.03.2023
Do you want to live longer? Volunteer
LINKS Armed forces Day Crossband Test https://www.dodmars.org/mars-comex-information-website/armed-forces-day Learn CW CWinnovations Humorous And Comic Intro by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
04.18.2023
Why Audio is important in Ham Radio - Bob Heil Explains
In this episode we listen to Bob Heil explain why audio is important in ham radio. How he got into ham radio and built Heil Sound. This episode is a bit longer than our normal episode length but I think...
03.04.2023
Parks on the Air plaque event
We speak with Matt Neere from Parks on the Air talking about the June POTA Plaque event Bouvet Island expedition and what went wrong with that. What is DQRM and the latest news. Sorry ran of time talking about Winter...
02.12.2023
Hamcation 2023 Episode 1
We meet with M17 and discuss the project summary of what M17 is as a digital voice mode, and David a first time hamcation goer talks about his experience coming to Hamcation. No news this week.
02.11.2023
Phase Dock _ Huntsville
We interview Phase dock and learn a bit about what they do while at Huntsville Hamfest.
08.07.2022
Huntsville - YOHTY award interview
We have a special guest on our program this week, She is the Young Ham of the Year Award winner. Come find out who it is and how she is growing amateur radio. We got the latest news and...
01.27.2022
Quartzfest and Winter Field Day
This podcast has a live interview with W4OPS who is at Quartzfest discussing activities and things to do while there at the week long event. Also we discuss Winter field Day briefly and we also bring some ARRL news over...
10.31.2021
No Ham left behind
In this podcast I discuss the retention and engagement of keeping new hams active and getting them involved and why Elmering or mentoring is important some other announcements and news from the ARRL. Hope you hit the subscribe button...
09.01.2021
Foxhunting
Week 4 fox hunting. Its not what you think it might be. Bluetooth history.
08.24.2021
Post Huntsville, A little about me and reason for Podcast
This week I talk about Post Huntsville ham fest, I talk a little about me and starting of the podcast and then get into some great ARRL new stories for the week. Stay Tuned and subscribe. Marvin -W0MET The Ham...
08.09.2021
Special Event Station preparation
In this episode I discuss and propose questions to consider when setting up a special event station and bring you news from the ARRL and announce the Young Amateur radio newsline winner of 2021.
07.25.2021
Parks on the air
In this podcast we discuss the history of Parks on the Air and how to get involved with and what equipment you need. Also share some ARRL news.

What's The Ham Radio Guy about?

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The Ham Radio Guy episodes:

Episode #34 Simplex-Duplex Operation

World Amateur Radio Day - Episode #34

Solar Eclipse and updates - Episode #33

Are we Inclusive in Amateur Radio.Episode #32

Almost everything you wanted to know about UTC!!

A Deep Dive with American Filament Episode #30

Episode #29 Winter Field Day

World of Amateur Radio explored Episode #28

Is Symbol Rate Really Gone? Episode #27

Can you hear me now? Episode 26

The Bug out Bag Blueprint Part 3 of 3 Em Comm

Emergency Comms Part2 What you need to know!

EmComm Basics- Are you prepared?

Huntsville Hamfest Live - Wolf River Coils

Huntsville Hamfest Live- SW Log

live_Stones_River_Battlefield_POTA_K-0708_20230817_172548

Got my License. Where can I talk?

Radio Techniques for the Technician Episode #20

RadioWaves Unleashed Part 2

Radio Waves Unleashed Part 1

CQ Field Day

RF Exposure

Field Day - Are you ready for these changes!!

Do you want to live longer? Volunteer

Why Audio is important in Ham Radio - Bob Heil Explains

Parks on the Air plaque event

Hamcation 2023 Episode 1

Phase Dock _ Huntsville

Huntsville - YOHTY award interview

Quartzfest and Winter Field Day

No Ham left behind

Foxhunting

Post Huntsville, A little about me and reason for Podcast

Special Event Station preparation

Parks on the air

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