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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

03:36:02

HRWB 194 - Meet The Amateur Radio Newsline Team with...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/11/15

In this episode we meet Caryn KD2GUT, Paul WD9GCO and Skeeter N5ASH of the Amateur Radio Newsline. The AR Newsline has been the premier amateur radio news source for decades. Founded by Bill Pasternack, the AR Newline carrys on Bill 's legacy with a team of news and media professionals who bring their talents and time to serve the amateur radio community. Best of all, the AR Newsline team are a real pleasure to hang around with and talk ham radio. Amateur Radio Newsline™ is a 501(C) (3)

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02:28:19

HRWB 193 - Building Projects with Rex Harper W1REX

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/10/31

In this episode we met Rex Harper, W1REX, a prolific designer and builder of ham radio projects. Rex is famous as the owner of QRPme.com where he sells a huge nubmer of ham radio kits. Rex is famous for the Tuna Tin 2, a version of Rockmite transciever and MePADs, a system for construction projects with small pieces of PCB mateiral. We talk about what's on Rex's bench and the origin of some of his cool kits.

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02:51:15

HRWB 192 - Youth in Amateur Radio with Derek KD9MEQ

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/10/17

In this episode we interview Derek, KD9MEQ, president of the Purdue University Amateur Radio Club. Derek and his fellow club members have created a very successful amateur radio club that has grown significantly in the last few years. The combination of welcoming leadership and a LOT of hands-on projects have made this an outstanding college radio club. The club has built antennas, radio, rotors and many other projects. Join us in this episode as we explore what makes for a successful club, how

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03:01:06

HRWB 191 - SOTA and Adventure Radio with Rex KE6MT

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/10/03

In this episode we talk with Rex, KE6MT, the SOTA (Summits On The Air) program manager for California. Rex gives us an update on the SOTA program and why you should be interested in this great aspect of ham radio. In the last segment we talk about the Wilderness Protocol and how, while it's a good start, its just not very practical. We define a new proposal called the Adventure Radio Protocol which uses CTCSS tones to signal various type of activity on the air on a common frequency of 146.580

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03:15:18

HRWB 190 - QSO Today Academy LIVE STREAM !

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/09/19

We are coming to you live, well recorded live actually, from the QSO Today Academy. On this episode we are joined by our favorite mega-fan Troy K4JDA and the regular crowd including Vince VE6LK, Thomas K4SWL, Mike VA3MW, Mark N6MTS and host George KJ6VU. We talka bout all sorts of ham radio workbench related projects and topics.

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03:01:37

HRWB 189 - Mastodon Social for Ham Radio with...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/09/05

In this episode we learn all about the Mastodon social media network. Mastodon is becoming very popular in the ham radio commnunity. Christopher M0YNG is an expert in Mastodon and hosts the popular mastodon.radio space for ham radio and SWLing.

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02:42:37

HRWB 188 - RF Amplifiers with Don K9AQ

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/08/22

In this episode we talk with Don K9AQ who has build many HF RF amplifiers. We take a dive in to the details about modern solid state amplifiers using LDMOS semiconductor technology.

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03:02:35

HRWB 187 - Beverage Antennas for Low Band Reception...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/08/08

In this episode, Gary, W9XT, tells us all about Beverage antennas. Invented in the 1920's by Harald Beverage at AT&T, the Beverage antenna is widely used by serious DXers on the low HF bands including 160, 80 and 40 meters. The Beverage antenna reduces the received signal strength and greatly reduces noise to make it easier to pick out weak signals.

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02:26:42

HRWB 186 - Garrett, KD6KPC, Repeater Book Web Site...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/07/25

In this episode we meet Garrett Dow, Kd6KPC, the owner of the popular web site Repeater Book. We talk abour how Repeater Book came to be and also Garrett's radio trailer build projet.

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03:12:07

HRWB 185 - Field Day Debrief

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/07/11

In this episode, Thomas K4SWL, Mark N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW and Vince VE6LK join George KJ6VU to talk about the projects on their workbenches and take a deep dive into Field Day 2023. The crew discuss what they did for Field Day, what worked and what they would do differently in 2024.

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02:45:39

HRWB 184 - Radios and Rockets with Vance N3VEM

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/06/28

In this episode we talk with Vance, N3VEM, all about ham radio, POTA and rocketry.

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01:55:56

HRWB 183 - Encore Presentation of our Conversation...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Encore presentation of our talk with Bill Meara of the Soldersmoke podcast.

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03:06:12

HRWB 182 - Preparing for Portable Ops

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/05/30

In this episode we prepare for field operating ! Spring is in the air and it's time to get your radio gear organized. We offer up tips and tricks to do just that in time for Field Day. We also talk about several projects on our workbenches.

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02:39:13

HRWB 181 - SDR Technology with Jon and Andy from SDR...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/05/16

In this episode we talk with Jon and Andy from SDR Play. Jon gives us the background on the company and hardware and Andy talks about the development of the software that drives the SDR Play radios. SDR Play makes some of the best, user friendly and cost effective, SDR receivers on the market.

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02:33:52

HRWB 180 - RTTY and Microwave Projects with Skip VE6BGT

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/05/02

In this episode we meet Skip, VE6BGT, a prolific builder and EME microwave operator. Skip tells us about his microwave radio, amplifier and antenna projects. He also recently put his old mechanical RTTY station back on the air featuring a model 28 teletype. Skip has a great YouTube channel. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@VE6BGT

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02:54:38

HRWB 179 - HRWB Live Stream From The QSO Today...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/04/17

In this episode George KJ6VU and the team are joined by Troy, K4JDA, to talk about our projects and ask questions of the HRWB team including Vince VE6LK, Mark N6MTS, Mike VA3MW, Rod VA3ON and Thomas K4SWL.

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02:40:42

HRWB 178 - SatNOGS Building a Satellite Earth Station...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/04/04

In this episode, Ben, AI6YR, tells us all about SatNOGS, a community project to build a large network of satellite receive only ground stations. These staions can be remotely accessed to receive anateur and non-amateur satellites.

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02:44:46

HRWB 177 - Battery Conditioning with Jeff W9KW

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/03/21

In this episode Jeff, W9KW, tells us all about battery technology and how to select a battery and properly take care of it. At the end we take a dive into battery conditioners and talk about how useful they are especially if you are an avid field operator.

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06:47

HRWB - Special QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Announcement

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Come join us at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on March 25th and 26th. We kick things off on Friday March 24th at 6 PM Pacific Time with the Ham Radio Workbench live stream ! See you there. https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/

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03:05:18

HRWB 176 - Building an 18650 Battery Tester

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/03/07

In this episode Marcel, AI6MS, explains everything you ever wanted to know about the popular 18650 rechargable batteries. Rick, KC6UFT, talks about his desire to build 18650 battery packs that led him to design and program his own Arduino powered 18650 battery tester.

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