x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

technology hobbies

All Episodes

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.

en

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.

en

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/

en

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.

en

01:35:04

HRWB 175 - Vince's Excellent Adventure

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/02/21

In thi episode, our very own Vince, VE6LK, tells us about his recent POTA (Parks on the Air) adventures where he operated from several parks in snowy Alberta Canada as part of the RAC Portable Operating Challenge. Vince shares his advice on portable gear, operating tips and challenges of operating in cold weather. By the end of the adventure Vince racked up 3,114 km of driving, 1,300 activator QSO's in SSB, CW and Digital, 32 unique POTA locations, 9 grid squares and one oil change over 14

en

01:37:32

HRWB 174 - Transverters with Dan N7HQ

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/02/07

In this episode we learn all about transverters with Dan Quigley N7HQ. Transverters let you operate on higher frequency bands like 2m, 220, UHF, 902 and up with a common HF radio. With Dan's experience at Flex Radio we take a close look at how these feature rich software defined radios can be used with transverters.

en

02:39:13

HRWB 173 - Building Repeaters Part 2 - Linking and...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/01/25

In this episode we continue our deep dive into repeater building focusing on wide area repeater linking and an overview of digital repeater system management. Special "guest" George KJ6VU has many years of experience building repeater systems and is also the designer of the Sierra Radio Systems repeter control systems used by large linking systems.

en

03:08:50

HRWB 172 - Repeater Building

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2023/01/10

In this episode, "special guest" George, KJ6VU, talks all about how to build a repeater system. We explain about the radios, antennas, feedline, duplexers, controllers and more.

en

02:47:01

HRWB 171 - Five Great Talks from BayCon 2022

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/12/27

In this episode we hear 5 great talks from BayCon 2022. The topics include go kit prep, radio coverage modeling, building a remote control keyboard for a radio, replacing the RS232 port with Ethernet and finally an introduction to the Bench Duino development board.

en

02:56:52

HRWB 170 - Designing the Murphy Bench with Thomas...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/12/13

In this episode special guest Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, joins us to talk about his compact "Murphy Bench" project. A workbench for small spaces. We have several suggestions for design and equipment to outfit the bench. On this show I am joined by regulars Mark N6MTS and Mike VA3MW.

en

02:58:54

HRWB 169 - Holiday Shopping Show with Thomas K4SWL

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/11/29

In this episode special guest Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, YouTuber and blogger on all things portable operating shares his top picks for gift giving with the whole HRWB crew Rod VA3ON, Mark N6MTS, Mike VA3MW, Vince VE6LK and host George KJ6VU.

en

01:33:45

HRWB 167 - Audio for Digital Modes with Michael Black

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/11/19

In this episode Rod VA3ON and Mike VA3MW host Michael Black who talks about how to set up your station's audio for success using digital modes.

en

02:34:26

HRWB 167 Open Headset Standard Interface with Mark N6MTS

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/11/02

In this episode Mark, N6MTS, describes his proposal for a universal standard interface for headsets which would allow you to plug your favorite headset into any radio. This would be great for multi station / multi operator events like Field Day, emergency operations centers and contesting in general.

en

02:22:24

HRWB 166 - Parachute Mobile with Carlos KD9OLN

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/10/18

In this episode we talk with Carlos Felix, KD9OLN, an avid skydiver and ham radio operator that blends his two hobbies into one ! Carlos works stations on HF and VHF while skydiving from 14,000 feet. We talk with Carlos about his journey to skydiving and ham radio, the gear he uses and how it works.

en

03:02:54

HRWB 165 - Station Controller with Kyle AA0Z

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/10/04

In this episode we talk with Kyle, AA0Z, who has extensive experience building and operating remote stations. Kyle tells us about his latest project to remotely automate a big contest station. We talk about using Node Red for station control programming and ask Kyle how he approached remote monitoring and control of the station. We also do a quick design review of George, KJ6VU's, new station controller design and see how close it comes to meeting Kyle's remote station control requirements.

en

03:16:50

HRWB 164 - QSO Today Live Stream

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/09/20

Live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we chat with our special guests Thomas K4SWL, Kirk NT0Z, John W7DBO and Troy K4JDA. We talk about our workbench projects, take listener questions and talk a lot about antennas.

en

01:47:12

HRWB 163 - BayCon 2022 Diversity Reception, Node Red,...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/09/06

In this episode we feature three great talks from BayCon 2022. John VE6EY introduces us to diversity reception, Mark N6MTS describes his new radio for working FM satellites and Kyle AA0Z exlains how to create station automation dashboards with Node Red.

en

03:12:55

HRWB 162 - Starting A Ham Radio Business

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/08/23

In this episode we talk about what it takes to start your own ham radio business. Whether you are a club who wants to sell a kit, a person who wants to start a side business or an entrepreneur who wants to start a company and make it your full time job, this episode touches on several aspects of the process. We use real-world examples of Vince who makes keyer kits, George who has run Sierra Radio Systems and Packtenna and Mark who is starting up Halibut Electronics as a full time gig.

en

03:18:49

HRWB 161 - Workbench Roundtable with Dan Quigley,...

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/08/08

In this episode we talk with Dan Quigley N7HQ from Flex Radio about the projects on his workbench. Dan revided a Heathkit SB104 by installing an SDR radio inside, designed custom rack panels for radio testing and talks about remote control of test equipment.

en

02:50:44

HRWB 160 - RF Accessories and Roundtable Discussion

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast ·

2022/07/27

In this episode Vince VE6LK, Mike VA3MW, and Mark N6MTS and I discuss our favorite RF accessories and talk about the projects on our bench.

en

255 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs