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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Ham Radio Workbench

This is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. Join your host George KJ6VU and the HRWB team as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Ham radio is a hobby of hobbies - George and team introduce hams of all ages to experimenting and learning within ham radio, which can be one of the most

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All Episodes

03:09:02

HRWB 213 - Radio Rejuvenation with Dan Quigley N7HQ

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/07/04

In this episode we bring back our good friend Dan Quigley, N7HQ, to talk about restoring older radio equipment. Should you return an old radio to it's original state or repurpose the chassis for a more modern project with the look and feel of a classic radio of the past? We explore various approaches to restoring radio equipment including tools, test equipment and process. Dan is the director of strategic programs at Flex Radio and brings decades of professional engineering and ham radio

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02:43:12

HRWB 212 - Networking and Field Day Prep with Colin...

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2024/06/18

In this episode we meet Colin Vallance, KC8DHY, a professional network engineer who also manages the WiFi network at DefCon and other events. We talk with Colin about how to set up your network in the ham stack. We also have a round table discussion about our plans for Field Day 2024.

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02:35:00

HRWB 211 - Project TouCans with Hamilton Carter...

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2024/06/04

In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY. This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects. One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station over Bluetooth. Follow along on thier radio adventures on their blog page at https://copaseticflow.blogspot.com

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02:59:19

HRWB 209 - A Conversation with Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z

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2024/05/28

Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z, has a deep background in radio and communications having spent over 30 years writing about radio. Kirk is a former Assistant Managing Editor for QST by the ARRL, aughor of the book Stealth Amateur Radio and has been a regular columnist for Monitoring Times and Popular Communications. You can follow Kirk today in his regular columns appearing in the Spectrum Monitor electronic magazine. Kirk offers up his perspective on amateur radio in this episode.

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HRWB 210 - Flex Radio 8400 / 8600 New Product...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/05/17

This is a special edition featuring Mike Walker, VA3MW from Flex Radio, telling us all about the newly announced Flex 8400 / 8600 radios. Mike is at Hamvention 2024 and took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us all about the new radios.

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02:49:39

HRWB 208 - Modern MultiMeters with Dr. Doug Millar K6JEY

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/05/14

In this episode we have our good friend, Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, join us to talk about multi meters, what they do and buying recommendations. Every ham radio operator or DIY electronics fan needs a good multi meter. But should you spend $20 or $200 on a meter and what's the difference? Doug explains it all.

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02:27:19

HRWB 207 - Coaxial Stub Filters and Portable...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/04/30

In this episode we meet Daniel Winn, WV1T, a very active portable ham radio opertor. Daniel was searching for a way to filter out strong local signals when operating in the field and he started building stub tuned filters with coaxial cable. This simple and cost effective approach is a great way to build notch filters that can significantly reduce unwanted interference from transmitters operating at the same location but in other HF bands. This is a great technique for Field Day and similar

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02:27:19

HRWB 206 - Operating from Challenging Locations with...

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2024/04/16

In this episode we meet our good friend, Dr. Charles Powell, NK8O. Charles is medical doctor specializing in neonatal infant care. In addition to his professional accomplishments as a doctor, musician, and head of a medical non-profit organization, Charles is an avid portable radio operator and has logged many thousands of contacts from all over the US while participating in POTA and World Wide Flora and Fauna events and from exotic locations while living in Africa. Charles is an inspiration to us

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02:09:54

HRWB 205 - Universal Radio Controller with Mark...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/04/02

In this episode we meet Mark Herbert, G1LRO, designer of the Universal Radio Controller. We talk all about ham radio project building and Mark's journey of discovery as he envisioned the URC. Taking an idea, overcoming challenges and turning it into something that people can use and be inspired by.

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03:09:38

HRWB 204 - Modern Contesting with Dr. Scott Wright...

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2024/03/19

In this episode we have two great interviews. We kick things off with Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, who clues us in on the latest hapennings in the world of contesting. Technical innovations, operating tips and ways to encourage new hams to take up contesting. Scott is a great ambassador and spokesperson for amateur radio. We also interview Don Johanneck, a technican at Digikey, who redesigned the original Digikeyer project kit designed by the founder of Digikey, Ron Stordahl 50 years ago. Digikey is

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02:39:08

HRWB 203 - Creative Antenna Projects with Ben Eadie...

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2024/03/05

In this episode we meet Ben, VE6SFX, who was licensed just a year ago and has already pushed the bounderies of antenna design and construction with an energetic and creative approach. As a professional special effects and prop maker for the movie and TV industry, Ben has come up with novel construction methods including a cloth J-pole, mobile slot and other interesting antenna ideas.

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02:40:03

HRWB 202 - Cool Radio Projects with Ara N6ARA

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2024/02/21

In this episode we meet Ara Kourchians, N6ARA, a real life professional aerospace robotics expert and avid portable ham radio operator. Ara has engiuneered some really cool products that he makes available through his web site N6ARA Electronics at www.n6ara.com

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01:06:36

HRWB 201 - Conversation with Eric Guth from the QSO...

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2024/02/06

In this episode we talk with Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, the host of the QSO Today podcast and good freind of the show. We get an update on Eric's ham radio activites and celebrate passing the 200th episode milestone of the HRWB podcast. We also get an update on HRWBOTA, Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air.

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03:57:03

HRWB 200 - Anniversary Show

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/02/06

In this episode we are joined by many close friends of the show to celebrate our 200th anniversary. We kick things off with Jeremy KF7IJZ co-founder of the show along with George KJ6VU. We are also joined by Dan N7HQ, Paul WD9GCO, Troy K4JDA, Vince VE6LK, Mark N6MTS, and Thomas K4SWL. We take a look back over the first 200 episodes and look to the future of the podcast.

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02:57:49

HRWB 199 - SOTAMAT: Summits-On-The-Air Automated with...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/01/23

In this episode we talk with Brian, AB6D, about his software development project SOTAMAT (pronounced sota-mate). SOTAMAT has many features that allow you to spot yourself over the air, send messages, and even remotely control hardware. This is a very interesting discussion with Brian who is a professional engineer and high tech executive who started out trying to solve a problem to spot his activations without access to the internet. For more information check out the SOTAMAT web site

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01:40:25

HRWB 198 - The European Ham Radio Show

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2024/01/09

On this episode, George KJ6VU, Thomas K4SWL, and Vince VE6LK are invited to join Morten LB0FI and crew on the European Ham Radio Show on YouTube. We had a great time getting to know eachother and talking about all things ham radio. Check out their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hamshoweu

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02:49:50

HRWB 197 - EmComm Tools with Gaston, KT7RUN

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/12/25

In this episode we talk with Gaston, KT7RUN, about his software development project called EmComm tools. Gaston hosts a very popular YouTube channel called The Tech Prepper. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechPrepper

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03:10:38

HRWB 196 - A Conversation with Dan Quigley, N7HQ,...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/12/12

In this show we talk about what is on Dan's workbench and the increased demand for HF spectrum. Dan is a wealth of knowledge on ham radio and electrical engineering in general. We cover a wide range of topics in this show.

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03:50:40

HRWB 195 - 2023 Holiday Shopping Show

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2023/11/28

In this episode we talk about great gifts for your spouse, friends, yourself or even the HRWB staff ! (Just sayin') We talk about our top picks for radios, tools, test equipment, and even non-radio gear for the shack and the field.

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02:41

HRWB Special Announcement: HRWBOTA ! Ham Radio...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/11/19

Yes you heard that right. The very first HRWB live on the air operating event will be Sunday December 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM PST. We will have multiple stations operating on multiple bands and modes. Come join the fun ! For more details go to https://hrwbota.com/

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