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100 Watts and a Wire

Christian Cudnik

A podcast and community sharing amateur radio since 2015. 100 Watts and a Wire brings together new, returning, and experienced hams for open conversation about operating, current topics, amateur radio news, and listener questions. Hosted by Christian (K0STH) with Steve (W7UDI) and Scotty (KC3BXN), the show emphasizes practical experience, mentorship, and participation. Stay above the noise.

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All Episodes

29:20

Episode 177: Hex Beam • Tornadoes and Snow

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2018/11/27

On this episode, Old Man Winter puts it all on the table. Wait. Did we just have a tornado warning and snow? Yep. Plus, Granny and Pop make it to Missouri for the Thanksgiving feast. Did the grandchildren wear them out? Yep. And, the Hex Beam gets a face lift. All of this and more on this episode of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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32:40

Episode 176: Sweeps • ARRL Elections

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2018/11/19

On this episode, the Sweepstakes hits the airwaves and creates quite a buzz in the 100 Facebook Group. We highlight a couple of notable outcomes in the ARRL Elections. Plus, we take a trip to Indiana to help a friend. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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28:18

Episode 175: Phonetics

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2018/11/13

On this episode, phonetics, immune systems and wild fires. We also turn to our Facebook group to learn more about our members. Specifically, their other hobbies and interests. Plus, we offer our deepest sympathies to a long time member of our community. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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30:38

Episode 174: Sustaining Membership • ARRL

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2018/11/07

On this episode, K0STH celebrates another trip around the sun. We also announce the first winner in a series of monthly LDG tuner giveaways. If you are a Sustaining Member of the show, you will want to listen for your name. Plus, we’ll find out if Christian renewed his membership with the ARRL. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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44:07

Episode 173: DX Worldwide • 160 Meter Band

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2018/10/30

On this episode, a recap last weekend’s DXWW contest. Did you work any new countries? Plus, Dolly Parton also makes an appearance on the show. We also give a listen to the 160 meter band. She is back and sounding great. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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25:31

Episode 172: Fall Out • Posters • Prizes

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2018/10/22

On this episode, we announce the winners from the 100 Watts and a Wire Fall Out. A record number of participants entered the random drawing for prizes. Today, we give them away. Plus, CQMaps is back in business. Same name, new website address. Now, you can get a map or a poster with the 100 Watts and a Wire logo. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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22:06

Episode 171: Jamboree • Sustaining Membership • Fall Out

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2018/10/16

On this episode, we keep it short and sweet. We have a recap of the 100 Watts and a Wire Fall Out. Submit your totals to enter the random drawing. We also take look at this weekend’s Jamboree on the Air. Plus, even more reasons to become a Sustaining Member. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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27:18

Episode 170: 100WattIDs

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2018/10/09

On this episode, it’s Fall Out week! Let’s test your gear and fine tune your training. We also talk about the history of our activity days, discuss potential antennas and set up locations. Plus, the 100WattID program has exceeded 3500 issued IDs. Don’t forget to share these during the Fall Out. Stay safe and have fun this weekend! Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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28:38

Episode 169: Sustaining Member Companies

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2018/10/02

On this episode, we gear up for the 100 Watts and a Wire: Fall Out. The list of prizes for the random drawing has grown significantly. We’ll talk about the gear and how you can win. Plus, we have two great new offers in our Sustaining Member program. Here’s a hint: CQ Magazine and LDG Electronics have sweetened the pot. Learn how your yearly donation of $25 or more can benefit you in new ways. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord

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28:14

Episode 168: Birthdays • Fall Out • Greenhouses

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2018/09/25

On this episode, we help celebrate WMMR’s 50th birthday. It was alumni weekend in Philadelphia. As an alum, we talk about the significance of the station. We also prepare for the 100 Watts and a Wire FALL OUT. Join us on any band, any mode at any time from October 12 to the 14th. Hear the list of prizes and how you can participate and win. Plus, you can’t make a door with crooked wood. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook

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34:14

Episode 167: FEMA • Last Ham Store

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2018/09/17

On this episode, we announce the list of prizes in the 100 Watts and a Wire FALL OUT. Mark your calendars now. Get on the air during October 12-14 and enter to win. We also thank the last ham radio store in Minnesota. It is closing after 36 years. Plus, FEMA is testing a national alert system that would enable President Trump to send us text messages during national emergencies. Um. What? All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook

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36:00

Episode 166: 80 Meter Antennas • 911 • RT66

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2018/09/10

This week, we're back outside to swap a couple of 80 meter dipoles. We also celebrate the value of the special event. Can you believe 9/11 was 17 years ago? Where were you? Plus, we talk about the addiction of working stations along Route 66. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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27:25

Episode 165: Upgrades • 100 Watts

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2018/09/04

As the summer comes to a close, we are back outdoors to announce the 100 Watts and a Wire FALL OUT! Mark your calendars and join us for our last activity of 2018. We also celebrate recent license upgrades. Plus, K0STH reminds our community to never apologize for running one hundred watts and a wire! All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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29:32

Episode 164: Portable Ops • WWV • WWVH

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2018/08/28

On this episode, we are running portable during a geomagnetic storm. Was it fruitless? Also Yaesu and ICOM drop new radios. Are you in the market for a new rig? Plus, WWV & WWVH are set to lose their funding. Will you be signing the petition? Does it matter? All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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27:48

Episode 163: Huntsville • W5KUB

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2018/08/21

On this episode, we take a closer look at the Huntsville Hamfest. It is clean, cool and convenient. But, has the internet had a negative affect on hamfests? We'll dig in. We also recap K0STH's appearance on W5KUB.com. Plus, we take our gear to the old wooden shed. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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38:15

Episode 162: Birds • 100 Net • Air Traffic Control Audio

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2018/08/13

On this episode, we talk about satellites. Specifically, an early interest in the gear and what's required to work the birds. Plus, we hear the dramatic communication between Air Traffic Control and Rich Russel. Russel stole and later crashed an airplane south of Seattle over the weekend. We also recap Sunday's Net and talk about an appearance on the Amateur Radio RoundTable with W5KUB. All of this an more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord

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34:16

Episode 161: 40 Meter Antenna • Invitation to W5KUB

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2018/08/07

On this episode, when it rains in the antenna garden, it pours. We head back outside to trouble shoot a 40 meter antenna with high SWR. What did we learn? What do we need to learn? Plus, Christian accepts an invitation to appear on W5KUB.COM. Is this a trap? Plus, Christian welcomes a special guest of his own. This Sunday, Neil Rapp, WB9VPG of Ham Talk Live joins us as a guest Net Control. All of this and more on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord

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29:38

Episode 160: 100 Net • Coaxial Dipoles

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2018/07/30

On this episode, the 100 Watts and a Wire weekly net. Our net has officially moved to Sundays. Find out, why. Also, we have a new issue in the antenna garden. This time, we have to take a closer look at the 40 meter coaxial dipole. Plus, we debut a new version of our logo. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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29:34

Episode 159: 160 Meter Antenna Project

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2018/07/23

On this episode, we head back to the field. This time, we learn the status of the 160 meter antenna project. Who stepped up to get the project moving? All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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38:25

Episode 158: 160 Meter Antenna • ARRL Membership

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2018/07/19

On this episode, we're back in the studio with an update on the death of 160 meters. Well, not the band itself. In this case, we're talking about Christian's 160 meter antenna. We also talk about the ARRL membership process. What are the benefits to you? Plus, we celebrate new upgrades! All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the showWebsite YouTubeDiscord Facebook TikTokChristian's SocialsYouTubeFacebookTikTok

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