Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Winter is going, and that means it’s time to start preparing for springtime operations!  George, John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW, and Rod VA3ON join to talk about their projects to prepare for Spring. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/spring-project-roundtable 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/ Join us LIVE Friday March 12th at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo at 9PM EST/6PM PST https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Low Band Systems - https://lowbandsystems.com https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/lbs-six2two-uhf/media/video Some great Technical slides with all the math / science (Hamvention 2017) - https://static-sl.insales.ru/files/1/7984/4996912/original/Using_High_Performance_Multiplexer_Technology_v1c.pdf RadioStuff - https:

This week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget.  George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present their recommendations while Mike VA3MW and Jeremy KF7IJZ give insight to the selections offered. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/250-dollar-workbench 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/ Join us at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on Friday 3/12, 2021 at 2100 EST / 1800 PST - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/  BayCon 2021 Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAM3ZqzDZxL2Ez5R2oD-Qw Mike's $31 DMM - https://www.banggood.com/ANENG-620A-4_7-inch-Large-LCD-Screen-Automatic-+-Manual-Intelligent-True-RMS-Digital-Multimeter-Resistance-Diode-Capacitance-Temperature-Frequenc

It's time for BayCon once again! In this episode, Mike Walker VA3MW walks us through his station automation and talks about leveraging Node Red for control. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2021-station-automation 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/ Intro to Station Automation Video - https://youtu.be/AJGhu8r7cYU?t=11671 Using Node Red for Station Automation Video - https://youtu.be/AJGhu8r7cYU?t=15234

Steve Hicks N5AC, Chief Technology Officer for Flex Radio, joins us to talk about the approach that Flex takes to build not just radios, but radio platforms. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/flexradio-hardware-architecture 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/

Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-satellite-tracker 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/

Mke K8MRD stops by to talk about portable operation.  George and Jeremy discuss their new ICOM IC-705s. 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/ PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-ops K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff G90 Go Box/Solar Generator video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHS1ONJ3TrI&t=1s G90 Go Box/Solar Generator build video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ45RgHDUNU Harbor Freight Apache Cases - https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=apache%20case Sherwood Engineering RF Receiver Comparison - http://www.sherweng.com/table.html IC-705 ZMount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4LX3RF IC-705 cage - https://www.peovi.com/product/ic705-tatical-cage/

Ben Jordan KN6GPS from Autodesk joins to discuss considerations of RF PCB 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/ PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/rf-pcb-design Mini VNA Tiny - https://www.amazon.com/1M-3GHz-Network-Analyzer-Generator-S-Parameter/dp/B07JNLDJBJ/ref=asc_df_B07JNLDJBJ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=252589173590&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15109129527556213336&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061323&hvtargid=pla-584683107281&psc=1 The transmission line design handbook - https://www.amazon.com/Transmission-Handbook-Propagation-Microwave-Hardcover/dp/0890064369 Simberian RF EM circuit simulation - https://www.youtube

This week George and Smitty spend time with Derek Kozel K0ZEL talking about the GNU Radio project. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/GNU-Radio 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/ mcHF QRP Transceiver - by Chris M0NKA - http://www.m0nka.co.uk/ RemoteRig setup with TM-D710G for the Cardiff University Amateur Radio Society - GC0CDF - https://cardiffars.org.uk Double Delta Skeleton Slot, analysis. Data posted - https://github.com/SmittyHalibut/DoubleDeltaSlotAntenna George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html GNU Radio - https://www.gnuradio.org/ GNU Radio Tutorials for SSB receiver - https://wiki.gnuradio.org/index.php/Simulation_example:_Single_Sideband_transceiver PySDR - https://pysdr.or

Rod, Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss gift ideas for the ham in your life as well as what 2020 has inspired them to carry into 2021. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2020-gift-guide 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/ Raspberry Pi PiServer - https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/piserver/ Transcend MLC High Endurance SD Cards - https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-Micro-Adapter-TS32GUSDHC10V/dp/B01BDKTQY6 MacLoggerDX - https://www.dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX.html Wizkers Radio - http://www.wizkers.io/wizkersradio Nano VNA video Andreas HB9BLA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pjcEKQY_Tk&vl=en George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://r

Classic Radios with Dennis Kidder W6DQ and Mike VA3MW. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/even-more-classic-radios 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/ George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html

Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss the common types of wire HF antennas - Dipoles and End Feds.  We talk about the physical, electrical, and performance aspects of these antenna types. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/wire-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/ DIY 10Ghz Transverter - http://www.w1ghz.org/MBT/Simple_and_Cheap_Transverter_for_10_GHz.pdf 3ghz Reallocation - http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-formally-adopts-proposals-to-remove-amateur-3-ghz-band-invites-comments New ARRL MicroController Book by Dr. Jack Purdum W8TEE - http://www.arrl.org/shop/Microcontroller-Projects-for-Amateur-Radio/ George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html YCCC Choke Information - http://www.yccc

Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY are back to continue answering YOUR Amateur Radio questions! PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions-part-2 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/ Tripod for IC-705 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076F4ZTW9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Z type tilt stand - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4LX3RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076446F6D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 MX-P50M Amplifier - https://www.ebay.com/itm/45W-MX-P50M-HF-Power-Amplifier-for-FT-817-ICOM-IC-703-Elecraft-KX3-QRP-FT-818/223997697007?hash=item34274d9bef:g:S2MAAOSw6Wle

Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY join us to answer YOUR Amateur Radio questions! PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions 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/ Smitty Simple mic splitter from my Audio Building Blocks Explained YouTube series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyhRhuo30TzWvVQdhLuH-47H6lff0Knk5 Morserino - http://www.morserino.info/morserino-32.html Epic Power Gate - http://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=epic-pwrgate Logbook of the World Info on Multiple Station Locations Define a Station Location for each new place (grid square) from which you operated, and use that Station Location to submit the QSOs you made from that location. Back to "Frequently Asked Questions"

Doug K6JEY returns to talk about Earth Moon Earth operations.   Show notes to come.

Mike and Smitty join George and Jeremy to take a DEEP dive on the fundamentals of designing a mixer for all of your audio sources in the shack.  This is a continuation of the station controller design series. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  @hamworkbench    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/ PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/analog-audio-design KR6ZY's Audio Building Blocks Explained - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyhRhuo30TzWvVQdhLuH-47H6lff0Knk5 KR6ZY's Interview on QSO Today - https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/kr6zy Mike's Remote Journey QSO Today Expo Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWZgZgx3UKQ The Slot Antenna - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnTrlLf1eWA&feature=youtu.be Kindle book he mentions - https://smil

Today on the workbench, We talk test equipment with Doug Millar K6JEY. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  @hamworkbench    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/ PERMALINK https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/rf-test-equipment QSO Today Viurtual Ham Expo 2020 - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Doug on QSO Today - https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/K6JEY Download Test Gear for Hams - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/uploads/1/1/9/9/119903037/hrwb-test-gear-for-hams.pdf  

John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join us to debrief on FIeld Day in the time of Pandemic. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2020-field-day-debrief Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo 2020 - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ GPS Module For Raspberry Pi - https://amzn.to/30J811Q New Lightning Protection Idea - https://qrznow.com/antenna-remote-disconnect-for-lightning-protection/ https://vimeo.com/133917999 DIN Rails - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_rail DINrPlate Raspberry Pi DIN mount - https://www.buyapi.ca/product/dinrplate-din-rail-mount-for-raspberry-pi-3/ Benq Screenbar Monitor Light - https://www.benq.com/en-us/lamps/computer-desklamp.html TS80P USB C soldering Iron - https://www.am

Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join George to start designing the ultimate station controller. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/station-controller-brainstorm Get in Touch! Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact Us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo 2020 - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Tenba BYOB 9 Slim 8.5 x 8,5 x 3.5 - https://www.amazon.com/Tenba-Backpack-Insert-Tools-636-286/dp/B0763V2CXT/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=rectangular%2BCamera%2BLens%2BBags%2B%26%2BCases&qid=1594335173&s=photo&sr=1-7-catcorr&th=1 Nanuk 910 Case - https://www.amazon.com/Nanuk-Waterproof-Hard-Case-Insert/dp/B00BP8URV8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nanuk+910+green&qid=1594338497&s=electronics&sr=1-1 Low Photo Tripod - https://www.walm

David KI6ZHD and Ed W6ELA join George to talk about New Packet Radio, a new digital radio protocol that supports two-way IP traffic designed to be in service of extending various Amateur Radio networks like HSMM, Ham Net, and AREDN. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/new-packet-radio Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Ham Clock - https://dl1gkk.com/ham-clock-raspberry-pi/ https://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/HamClock/ What is New Packet Radio? - https://hackaday.io/project/164092-npr-new-packet-radio New Packet Radio - https://groups.io/g/New-Packet-Radio/topics

John Jacobs W7DBO of the Field Radio Podcast and Rod Hardman VA3ON of Canada join us to talk about Field Day in the time of Pandemic.  The League has made adjustments to the ruleset to allow for more scored participation from our home stations.  Hams are also being creative and exploring creative ways to participate. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/arrl-field-day-2020 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  @hamworkbench    https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact Us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister DMR Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ PCB design workshop via Zoom Topic: Ham Radio Workbench PCB Tutorial Time: Jun 20, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting - https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77430076765?pwd=WGcvUjY5a3ZMWmx3d2hrbzRCMjBJUT09 Meeting ID: 774 3007 6765 Password: pcb New Packet Radio - https://hacka