Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we chat with our special guests Thomas K4SWL, Kirk NT0Z, John W7DBO and Troy K4JDA.  We talk about our workbench projects, take listener questions and talk a lot about antennas.

In this episode we feature three great talks from BayCon 2022.  John VE6EY introduces us to diversity reception, Mark N6MTS describes his new radio for working FM satellites and Kyle AA0Z exlains how to create station automation dashboards with Node Red. 

In this episode we talk about what it takes to start your own ham radio business.  Whether you are a club who wants to sell a kit, a person who wants to start a side business or an entrepreneur who wants to start a company and make it your full time job, this episode touches on several aspects of the process.  We use real-world examples of Vince who makes keyer kits, George who has run Sierra Radio Systems and Packtenna and Mark who is starting up Halibut Electronics as a full time gig.

In this episode we talk with Dan Quigley N7HQ from Flex Radio about the projects on his workbench.  Dan revided a Heathkit SB104 by installing an SDR radio inside, designed custom rack panels for radio testing and talks about remote control of test equipment.

In this episode Vince VE6LK, Mike VA3MW, and Mark N6MTS and I discuss our favorite RF accessories and talk about the projects on our bench. 

In this extended episode we invite Thomas K4SWL from YouTube, QRPer.com and SWLing Post blog sites and John W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel to join us to to discuss our Field Day 2022 experiences.

In this episode we go toe to toe with the AR Newsline crew in an epic trivia quiz throwdown !

In this episode we discuss the differences between common RF filters including duplexers, diplexers, circulators, isolators and combiners.

In this episode we talk with John Jacobs, W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel about preparation for Field Day.

In this episode, we do a round of "what's on your workbench?" Then we get into a set of questions from our guest Troy K4JDA who asks about our approach to ham radio projects and what motivates us.  We figured out that between the 5 of us we had about 150 cumulative years of ham radio experience so we had plenty to say.

In this episode, Dann, VE6TD, tells us all about his LiFePo4 battery build project used for portable ham radio operations.  Topics include battery chemistry, battery chargers, battery monitors and more.

In this episode we talk with Jack Mandelman about his magnetic loop and ohter antenna build projects.

In this episode the HRWB crew takes on the mighty ICQ Podcast team in a ham radio trivia quiz hosted by Kyle AA0Z.

Coming to you from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we are joined by Jeremy KF7IJZ, Troy K4JDA and the usual cast including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Vince VE6LK and Mark N6MTS.  We all discuss what's on our workbenches and talk about a variety of topics from QRP to microwave, kit building to remote station control.  We had a great time and hope you join us.

In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, an avid portable HF operator and curator of qrper.com blog site and the his popular YouTube channel.  We talk about the pros and cons of several popular portable HF radios.

In this episode we talk with Rob Sherwood of Sherwood Engineering and author of the famous receiver performance measurement web site.  http://www.sherweng.com/table.html  

In this episode our guests, Doug K6JEY, Dennis W6DQ and Marcel AI6MS, talk about their ham radio projects.  We talk about everything from restoring vintage Collins broadcast transmitters to microwave antennas.  

In this episode we talk with Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, about the differences between various RF coaxial cables and connectors.

In this episode we make some big announcements and introduce you to the whole team including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Mark N6MTS and Vince VE6LK.  We talk about our areas of interest and projects in 2022.

In this show, Kyle AA0Z, talks about his field contest network hub project.  The hub combines WiFi networking, cellular connectivity and N1MM logging into a single system.  Kyle also tells us about his Node Red software project to take data from N1MM and display contest stats in real time. SHOW NOTES AA0Z's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KyleAA0Z AA0Z's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kyleaa0z Enclosure Pictures In Action & Presentation Slideshttps://photos.app.goo.gl/sZ82hj6vuexquGAk7 Node Red for Ham Radio Groups.io https://groups.io/g/nodered-hamradio Enclosure L-COM 14x12x7 120V weatherproof enclosurehttps://www.l-com.com/nema-enclosures-14x12x7-120-vac-nema-rated-weatherproof-enclosures SO Cable 10/3 by the foothttps://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-By-the-Foot-10-3-600-Volt-CU-Black-Flexible-Portable-Power-SOOW-Cord-55809799/204632922 3 Prong Plughttps://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-125-Volt-3-Wire-Plug-Orange-R51-515PV-0OR/205165505 12V to 5V USB Converterhttps://amzn.to/3EWkBO9 Din Rail