Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL.  Thomas has a popular YouTube channel where he does real time on the air portable operating and gear reviews.  Thomas is also the editor for the web sites The QRPer and the SWLing Post.  A contributor to RADCOM, The Spectrum Monitor and other publications, Thomas is give us his perspective on gear, gear bags and organizing for portable operating.   QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Thomas’ YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHntBZOSZ-QPJfMyn_M8QEw SWLing Post http://swling.com/blog QRPer http://qrper.com/ Short Wave Audio Archive http://shortwavearchive.com/ Radio Spectrum Archive http://spectrumarchive.org/ RADCOM Magazine (RSGB) https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom/ The Spectrum Monitor eZine http://spectrummonitor.com/ Mike’s fan controller link https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-PWM-Speed-Controller-Fan-Speed-governor-4-Wire-Computer-Temperature-/184572378429  Vince’s aluminum tripod for portable

In this episode George, Rod, Mark, Mike and Vince gather around the warmth of the vacuum tubes to celebrate another Holiday shopping show to help you spend your money! Recommendations include radios, accessories, tools and stocking stuffers.

In this episode Mark, Vince and George interview john KC9ON about kit building.  John has extensive experience not only building his own kits but also selling kits through his company on line.  We talk about our projects, favorite kits, and the tools necessary for a successful kit building experience.

Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for the Spectrum Monitor magazine.

In this episode, John, VE6EY, explains the principle of diversity reception to help reduce interference.

In this episode Jeremy talks about his 5 years with the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and his plans going forward.  We also talk about podcast plans and discuss projects on our ham radio workbenches.

In this episode we interview Andreas about he ham radio journey and how he has become a big YouTube celeb.  With over 300,000 subscribers and 400 videos, Andreas has become one of the most influential mentors in for hands on hardware and software experimentation.  Andreas has a remarkable talent for explaining complex technical subjects including radio propagation, software defined radio, microcontroller selection, and more. 

In this episode, Doug, K6JEY, tells us all about various HF RF power meters, how they work and what to look for when buying one. 

In this episode, Mike, Rod, Mark, Vince and George come to you live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo.  We take listener questions and talk about ham radio projects.

Grayson Evans KJ7UM joins us to talk about the art and science of building with thermatrons! PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/hollow-state-design Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/   Hollow-State Design 2nd Edition  by Grayson Evans | Apr 24, 2013 (Amazon Link Included above) Testers: Hickok Tube testers Resources Book: Tube Lore - Ludwell Sibley https://www.amazon.com/Tube-Lore-II-Ludwell-Sibley/dp/1532376316 Sprat magazine GQRP Club http://www.gqrp.com/sprat.htm Electric Radio Magazine  https://www.ermag.com Hand Made Vacuum Tubes by Claude Paillard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzyXMEpq4qw Antique radio supply Hammon electronics transformers https://www.hammfg.c

On this show we interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG about the QSO Today Ham Expo and do a deep dive into ferrites.  What they are and how to use them. QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Jetstream JTBM270 3-ELEMENT 2M 5-ELEM 70CM DUAL BAND VHF UHF YAGI BEAM ANTENNA https://www.ebay.com/itm/401688089979?epid=1124956691&hash=item5d8679d57b:g:gJ0AAOSwHPlWfa1F Rig Expert AA-650 Antenna Analyzer https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/reu-aa-650zoom Stream Deck - Large version https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-XL-customizable/dp/B07RL8H55Z/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=stream+deck&qid=1627088153&sr=8-3 Toroids.info Resources The ARRL Handbook, specifically  Volume 2 chapter 5, section 5.5 of the 2020 handbook “Ferrite Materials” (5 pages of rich goodness) And Volume 5 Chapter 22 - (ferrite component sizes, values in tables)

Field Day Debrief and EmComm Software with Gaston Gonzalez KT1RUN. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO TODAY Ham Radio Expo August 14th and 15th - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ HRWB will host a live event Friday the 13th night starting at 6 PM PDT George will present the trailer build project Mark will present on Measuring 1:1 Balun/Common Mode Choke Designs With A NanoVNA Vince will present on Disaster Communications and Leadership imperatives Mike will present a spin-off on “death of the RS-232 port” Anyone else? **Digilent  Coupon Code HamRadioWorkbench2021 **Available at digilent Ham Radio Workbench will participate in the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo August 14th and 15th Booth + conference tables to meet and chat https://ww

Doug K6JEY joins to get us on the air above 1GHz

Dr. Jack Mandelman K1VT, active DXer and CW Operator, joins us again to discuss non-conventional antenna options. PERMALINK = https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/more-magnetic-loop-antennas Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Coupon Code HamRadioWorkbench2021 Ham Radio Workbench will participate in the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo August 14th and 15th Booth + conference tables to meet and chat - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ QSL Card from KD9OLN, Parachute Mobile - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nOk6LZ-_wY Listen at about 5:10 Argon ONE M.2 SATA Raspberry Pi 4 Case - https://www.argon40.com/argon-one-m-2-case-for-raspberry-pi-

This week we take a look at directional antennas. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Coupon Code HamRadioWorkbench2021 PackTenna TrekMount portable VHF antenna http://www.packtenna.com Lab599 TX-500: https://lab599.com Portable: mcHF  http://www.m0nka.co.uk/ Transverter va3mw was talking about https://www.ebay.com/itm/254510549922?hash=item3b4202cba2:g:k5UAAOSwAi9fFz6O Flex radio WaveForms https://www.flexradio.com/documentation/smartsdr-waveform-api-pdf/ UHSDR on Github https://github.com/df8oe/UHSDR/wiki Home: Flex 6400 https://www.flexradio.com/products/flex-6400-signature-series-sdr-transceiver/ Attended FDIM, won a SoftRock RXTX

We’ve got quite the roundtable this week - Smitty N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, and Mike VA3MW join us to ask about interesting projects on our workbenches, and our plans for Field Day 2021 PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2021 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Coupon Code HamRadioWorkbench2021 Smitty's LCD Nixie Tube Clock -  https://www.banggood.com/Pseudo-glow-Tube-Programmable-Display-IPS-Screen-RGB-Clock-Desktop-Creative-Ornaments-Digital-Clock-Colorful-LED-Picture-Display-p-1789259.html Smitty's Firmware for said Clock -  https://github.com/SmittyHalibut/EleksTubeHAX A real Nixie Tube clock - https://www.tind

Doug K6JEY is back to talk about the test equipment and methods for optimizing receiver performance. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/receiver-optimization Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ HamShack Hotline - https://hamshackhotline.com https://hamshackhotline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HH-FAQ.pdf DX Engineering - How Hamshack Hotline works Corsair Components, Inc.           (Streamdeck, etc) K6JEY presentation - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/articles.html

This week, Mike, George, Rod, and Jeremy discuss the approach and tools of prototyping. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/prototyping Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Coupon Code HamRadioWorkbench2021 Build your own electronics workshop book - https://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Electronics-Workshop-ebook/dp/B00820LWHK MakerPipe - https://makerpipe.com/

Dan Quigley N7HQ, Director of Amateur Products at Flex Radio, joins us discuss the role of your network in your shack. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/the-network-in-your-shack Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Previous HRWB Episode on Network Concepts - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/introduction-to-networking-and-network-security Download Files for the Flex Radio 19” Rack Patch Panel - HERE WIHA Electric Screwdriver - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08W7RXFWK/ MoCA - Multimedia over Coax Alliance - http://www.mocalliance.org/ Node-RED - https://nodered.org/ Node-RED Ham Radio Group - https://groups.io/g/nodered-hamradio Netgate Routers - https://shop.netgate.com/ Ubiquiti Network Equipment - ht

Join George, Jeremy, Smitty, Vince, Mike, and Rod as we answer audience questions live!