AmateurLogic.TV
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsA monthly podcast covering Ham Radio equipment, events and personalities.
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AmateurLogic 140: Old Stuff and New Stuff
February 15, 2020 10:00 - 928 MB VideoGeorge, Tommy and Wayne make nice finds at the Capital City Hamfest. Krewe of Eve Mardi Gras Ball and a tasty treat. Icom IC-705 Quick Preview. New portable QRP antennas. Plus lots more. 1:20:57
Ham College 61 - Extra Class Begins
February 08, 2020 10:00 - 508 MB VideoAre you ready for Amateur Extra? Our 1st Extra Class episode. What's on the exam? 01:03:17
AmateurLogic 139: Now With 2020 Vision
January 18, 2020 10:00 - 765 MB VideoJust how much faster is the Raspberry Pi 4? Tommy finds out. George has a free remote desktop solution with some unique features. Emile tries Vara Winlink. And Mike ventures into the “Box of Incomplete Dreams” for a QRP Labs WSPR kit. 1:21:07 to start 2020 out logically.
HamCollege 60
December 28, 2019 10:00 - 594 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 31. The final episode covering the General pool. General question pool updates 3 of 3. 01:05:36
AmateurLogic 137: Friday 13th Christmas Show
December 14, 2019 10:00 - 918 MB VideoJoin the AmateurLogic crew for an entertaining Christmas episode recorded on Friday, Dec. 13th. Emile creates a RMS Packet Gateway. Tommy updates the firmware on his Icom D-Star radios. George sets up and tests the Kasa Smart Plug Mini, an economical WiFi remote controlled power outlet. 1:29 of holiday fun.
HamCollege 59
December 07, 2019 10:00 - 589 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 30. General questions pool updates 2 of 3. 01:03:49
AmateurLogic 136: Turkey Fever
November 16, 2019 10:00 - 868 MB VideoIt's just about Thanksgiving time here in the US and we'll soon be suffering from Turkey Fever. Tommy's shows how to make an Arduino Frequency Counter. Mike, VE3MIC joins us with a look at the York Region ARC Hamfest. Emile discusses GPS Ham Radio Applications. And as a sheer coincidence, George reviews GPS History and advancements in accuracy, plus decoding US Coast Guard DGPS. We also announce the lucky winner of our MFJ-1234 RigPi Station Server contest. 1:30 of fun designed for your cold ...
HamCollege 58
October 26, 2019 10:00 - 540 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 29. General questions pool updates 1 of 3. 01:06:31
AmateurLogic 135: Happy 14th Birthday ALTV
October 14, 2019 10:00 - 1.22 GB VideoOctober marks the 14th Anniversary of AmateurLogic.TV. We celebrate the event by awarding one lucky viewer an Icom IC-7300 transceiver with all the accessories you need for a complete HF station. Peter’s back for the party with an update on what he’s been up to and details of his Friedrichshofen Germany Hamfest visit. Tommy has tips for easily configuring the MFJ-1234 RigPi Stations Server. Why fatigue your ears unnecessarily? Get the noise out with Emile’s guide to proper RF Gain adjustment....
HamCollege 57
September 28, 2019 10:00 - 860 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 28. Alternative Power and Electrical Safety. 01:28:27
AmateurLogic 134: 14th Anniversary Contest
September 14, 2019 10:00 - 1.27 GB VideoIt’s just about time to celebrate another birthday at ALTV. We’ve teamed up with Icom, MFJ and Heil Sound for another great giveaway. Get the complete details at: www.amateurlogic.tv/contest
Icom-705 Preview. Live from Tokyo Hamfair 2019
August 31, 2019 10:00 - 354 MB VideoPresenting the new Icom-705. Recorded live from Tokyo Hamfair 8/31/2019 during Ham College episode 56. Thanks to Erii JP3JZK and Ray Novak, N9JA from Icom
Live from Icom at Tokyo Hamfair 2019
August 30, 2019 10:00 - 271 MB VideoRecorded live from Tokyo Hamfair 8/31/2019 during Ham College episode 56. Ray Novak, N9JA shows us what’s been going on with new product development at Icom.
AmateurLogic 133: In A Tight Spot
August 14, 2019 10:00 - 616 MB VideoIn this episode, Tommy installs and reports on the ZumSpot. George shows how to modify those cheap 4 and 8 Relay Modules for better operation. Emile presents COMMspiracy 2. Plus your viewer email and what’s been going on. 1:11:01
HamCollege 55
July 27, 2019 10:00 - 563 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 26. RMS Voltage, Power Supply Filtering, Tower Safety. 01:03:40
HamCollege 56
July 27, 2019 10:00 - 910 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 27. Meters, Batteries, RF Exposure. Plus surprise visit from Ray Novak, N9JA live in the Icom booth at Tokyo Hamfair 2019. Preview ground breaking new technology. 01:30:26
AmateurLogic 132: Field Day Down South
July 14, 2019 10:00 - 1.3 GB VideoAnother excellent adventure at Dayton Hamvention. Some of the sights and sounds that make this a very special event. Emile’s WWII Museum PT Boat event. A tour of Mendelson’s Surplus in Dayton. There is no place else like this in the world. 2:23:03
HamCollege 54
June 29, 2019 10:00 - 339 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 25. Logic Gates, more Ohm’s Law, Connectors. 01:11:19
AmateurLogic 131: Interesting Things at Hamvention
June 16, 2019 10:00 - 1.05 GB VideoAnother excellent adventure at Dayton Hamvention. Some of the sights and sounds that make this a very special event. Emile’s WWII Museum PT Boat event. A tour of Mendelson’s Surplus in Dayton. There is no place else like this in the world. 2:23:03
HamCollege 53
June 02, 2019 10:00 - 290 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 24. Solid State devices part 2, Standing Waves part 2. 1:03:33
AmateurLogic 130: Echolink Pi is Back
May 12, 2019 10:00 - 490 MB VideoGeorge completes the 2019 Echolink Pi/SVXlink project. Tommy discovers an interesting new online SDR. Mike, VE3MIC joins us with a really cool BlueDV-AMBE server project. Plus another Foreign Food taste test, courtesy of Kevin Mitchell, ZL1KFM. 1:23:36
HamCollege 52
April 28, 2019 10:00 - 237 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 23. Solid State devices, Standing Waves. 1:04:40
AmateurLogic 129: Peanut Voice Octopus
April 13, 2019 10:00 - 384 MB VideoTommy demonstrates the free Peanut D-Star app. Emile shows how to use the Raspberry Pi as a voice keyer for his Icom ID-9100. George erects the MFJ Octopus Antenna and details some tips to do it quicker and precise. Plus the usual fun and your viewer email and posts. 1:07:31
HamCollege 51
March 30, 2019 10:00 - 271 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 22. Simple Decibel power calculations. Receivers 1:11:07
AmateurLogic 128: Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi
March 16, 2019 10:00 - 378 MB VideoGeorge runs the full Windows 10 Pro (not IOT Core version) on the Raspberry Pi. Emile visits the W5DDL Hamfest in Rayne, LA. Tommy builds an Arduino Battery Monitor/Alert. 1:22:25
HamCollege 50
March 03, 2019 10:00 - 265 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 21. Decibels and Power. S units. Amplifier Classes. 1:09:19
AmateurLogic 127: Winter Projects
February 16, 2019 10:00 - 426 MB VideoEmile and the Ozone ARC participate in Winter Field Day. Winter is the perfect time to catch up on projects. Tommy shows how to update the firmware of a DVMega. After six years, George revisits Echolink on the Raspberry Pi. SVXlink part-1. Plus your viewer email. 1:11:25
HamCollege 49
February 03, 2019 10:00 - 414 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 20. More on modulation. Coaxial cable loss explored. 1:07:03
AmateurLogic 126: Blue Thumb DV & 1/4 Wave Stubs
January 13, 2019 10:00 - 706 MB VideoTommy reviews the Blue Thumb DV. George and the crew pull out the test equipment and experiment with 1/4 wave stubs. This live demonstration helps clear up some of the mystery. Mike, VE3MIC sits in for the Cheap Old Man to help keep expenses under control. 1:31:49
AmateurLogic 125: Happy New Year
January 01, 2019 10:00 - 1.55 GB VideoThe official unedited version of our almost 4 hour 2018 New Year’s Eve Celebration live stream. An International group of guest help ring in the New Year with tales of the past year in Ham Radio and projects. Plus classic AmateurLogic.TV ‘Half Speed Theater.’ George and Tommy welcome: Mike Morneau, VE3MIC Laird Nigel P Lawrence G0MEJ KG0PL Andy Anderson, KP4AAN Carmen M Centeno Calero, WP4QER Dan Van Evenhoven, N9LVS Amanda Alden, K1DDL Jeff Carrier, K0JDS A cameo appearance by Emile Diodene,...
HamCollege 48
December 29, 2018 10:00 - 526 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 19. Overmodulation and Test Equipment. 1:16:01
AmateurLogic 124: 2018 Christmas Special
December 15, 2018 10:00 - 671 MB VideoPart 2 of George’s enhanced DTMF Radio Control and Monitoring project. Tommy’s quick and easy PiStar hot spot build instructions. Emile celebrates Skywarn Appreciation Day. Mike’s back with his Photoshop collection and a holiday ALTV Retrospect. Plus another unexpected AmateurLogic Foreign Food and Beverage Taste Test featuring Moxie Soda, Cap’n Eli’s Blueberry Ale, Haribo Piratos and Cajun Kringle. 2:08:40
HamCollege 47
December 01, 2018 10:00 - 275 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 18. SSB, Speech Processors, ALC and Beverage Antennas. 1:02:27
AmateurLogic 123: Turkey Time
November 17, 2018 10:00 - 468 MB VideoPart 1 of George’s DTMF Radio Control project. Tommy with Easy D-Star Programming using CSV files. Emile supports TourDeCure Nawlins. And another AmateurLogic Foreign Food Taste Test featuring Rum Butter from the UK. 1:29:28
HamCollege 46
October 27, 2018 10:00 - 237 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 17. Solar Propagation Effects, Delta Loop and Log Periodic Antennas. 54:28
AmateurLogic 122: ALTV’s 13th Anniversary
October 14, 2018 10:00 - 620 MB VideoAs one of the first video podcasts period, AmateurLogic.TV celebrates 13 years this month. Tommy builds the SDR Pi. Emile discusses the Internet of Cheap Old Things. George exposes Harmonic Distortion. Jim joins the party and shows us the interesting projects he’s been working on. We announce the winner of our 13th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Sarah Clark, K4EMT will be receiving an Icom IC-7300 HF Transceiver, MFJ-4230DMP power supply, Heil Sound iCM microphone and BM-17 headset, MFJ ‘Big Stick...
HamCollege 45
October 01, 2018 10:00 - 325 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 16. More Skywaves and more HF Antennas. 01:24:31
AmateurLogic 121: Hamfests from Huntsville to Tokyo
September 15, 2018 10:00 - 747 MB VideoIn this episode we cover a few new products and fun at Huntsville Hamfest and Tokyo Hamfair. 1:42:00
HamCollege 44
August 31, 2018 10:00 - 315 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 15. Skywaves, MUF, more HF Antennas.
AmateurLogic 120: Raspberry Pi for PC & Mac
August 14, 2018 10:00 - 492 MB VideoGeorge installs Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac. Tommy visits John Amodeo on the new set of Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing. Watch it come together. Emile shows the long awaited, multifunction, PiClock. October will be ALTV’s 13th Anniversary. We are celebrating with another contest. Get all the details here. 1:21:16
HamCollege 43
July 28, 2018 10:00 - 268 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 14. Emergency Communications, Skywaves, Yagi Antennas. 53:58
AmateurLogic 119: Field Day 2018
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 639 MB VideoJoin the AmateurLogic crew for Field Day 2018. We assembled and raised a Hex Beam, Cobweb, and Off Center Fed Dipole this year. Jocelyn Brault, KD8VRX/VA2VRX talks about licensing requirements for operating in another country and Field Day at VOA. Arne Carlsson, K5ARN/SA7CAR added a little Swedish flavor to the topic. Emile leads the Field Day charge in South Louisiana. Plus it turns out the real Swedish Fish is not a fish at all. It’s a horse! 1:40:14
HamCollege 42
July 01, 2018 10:00 - 301 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam part 13. Digital Modes pt 5, HF Antennas part 3. 01:00:21
AmateurLogic 118: Hamvention 2018 Wrap Up
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 602 MB VideoNo matter how many hamfests you’ve visited, it’s hard to top the excitement and variety of gear you’ll find at Hamvention. Join AmateurLogic as we visit Hamvention 2018. We found some unique new products you won’t want to miss. How about a LTE PTT handy talkie that covers all of the US, Canada, or Mexico. Or an Android cellphone with built in DMR radio. We’ve also got the scoop on one of this year’s top food choices. As well as visits and updates from a few friends you’ll recognize. 1:24:47
HamCollege 41
May 26, 2018 10:00 - 275 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam questions part 12. Digital Modes part 4, HF Antennas part 2. 01:02:16
AmateurLogic 117: Sounds of the Studio
May 12, 2018 10:00 - 508 MB VideoHow would you describe a particular artifact in someone’s transmit audio so they understand what you are hearing? In Sounds of the Studio, we listen to some common audio problems and effects to see what everyone calls them. Peter shows us some new microcontroller boards designed especially for python. Emile catches a ride on the Ham Shack Hotline, and it’s cheap too. 1:23:56
HamCollege 40
April 28, 2018 10:00 - 300 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam questions part 11. Digital Modes part 3, HF Antennas part 1. 01:05:41
Special Presentation: Clyde Haehnle Remembering WLW & VOA
April 17, 2018 10:00 - 231 MB VideoAmateurLogic.TV Special Presentation: Clyde Haehnle, Remembering WLW 500 KW Super Power and Building VOA Bethany Relay Station. Recorded May 17, 2014 at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting. Clyde was the last surviving engineer from the WLW 500 KW era. His stories recount some of the major achievements in broadcasting during it’s heyday. 49:13 You will probably also like our special 2013 tour of the VOA Museum.
AmateurLogic 116: Friday The 13th
April 15, 2018 10:00 - 498 MB VideoEmile completes the ‘Cheap Old Loop’, Peter loves his FRG-7, Tommy & George experiment with the D-Star apps for iOS and Android with an Icom ID-4100 and Kenwood TH-D74A, Mike joins us for a look at his Inverted VE3MIC OCF Antenna, plus more lots fun and information. 1:27:07
HamCollege 39
March 24, 2018 10:00 - 312 MB VideoGeneral Amateur Radio Exam questions part 10. Digital Modes pt 2, Interference. 58:18