Ham Radio 360
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsExploring the Hobby in Every Direction
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The End of the Beginning…
February 26, 2018 20:07 - 7 minutes - 4.21 MBThank You Very Much for listening to the Ham Radio 360 Podcast. In this real quick, last episode, I take the opportunity to 'say' good-bye. I appreciate the opportunity to have served you and the Amateur Radio Community over these last few years. 73 Y'all Caleb (Cale) Nelson/K4CDN 2-10-18 Friends, In 2011 I achieved a nearly lifelong goal; I became an Amateur Radio Operator. In 2014 I began, as a means to scratch an itch, an Amateur Radio Podcast. The podcast, then named ‘Fo Time’ wa...
Ham Radio 360: Faraday RF – Open Source Digital Radio
January 07, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBThe Salmi Brothers are back (don't miss their initial interview) to teach us about their Educational Development Radio Company-Faraday RF and some of their Outer-Space Creations! In this Nuts and Volts episode we get into the minds of Brent (KB1LQD) and Bryce (KB1LQC) as they break down the ins and outs of their Ham Radio venture. More than just building a SDR; Faraday RF looks to expand the hobby for tomorrows operators. Join us as we pull back the veil and get a glimpse of the future..."...
Ham Radio 360: Millennial Falcons-KB1LQC & KB1LQD
January 07, 2018 08:30 - 35 minutes - 20 MBAs you might imagine Twin Brothers Bryce and Brent have a great deal in common. Both are Millennial Ham Radio Ops, Developers and Rocket Scientists just to name a few shared interest! The Brothers Salmi drop in for a conversation about their vision for the future of the Ham Radio hobby. Raised as inventors and tinkerers these guys are poised to take that to an entirely different level with their educational development company, Faraday RF. But before we get into the 'what' we get into the...
Ham Radio 360: 88 New Year – New Rules
January 07, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.8 MBHey Y'all, Happy New Year! Once again, here we are.... I've been to the future and now I'm back behind the mic, in the shack, to bring you another episode of Ham Radio 360 Podcast. Thanks for tuning in to my return. The break was a great refresher and in this 'different' show I break down what I learned and where I'm going! Show Notes and Mentions Bruce Arians Retirement Presser Ham Radio 360 Forum *Now Closed* Field Radio Podcast - GoFundMe Hamvention Help IC-7100 Portable Station f...
Ham Radio 360: Shopping Show #4 with the entire 360 gang
November 23, 2017 01:00 - 2 hours - 68.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! George, Jeremy and John pulled me up to the barn just in time to get a shopping show together for your Holiday Listening pleasure! Actually, we'd planned this all along-knowing that so many of you enjoy the insight and conversation between friends. This is our 4th Shopping Show and it's always the highlight of our yearly podcasting adventures. While we have a load of fun doing these shows; it's our hope we can help you make informed choices regarding big and small purc...
Ham Radio 360: Lessons from Irma and My Vacation
September 19, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 12.5 MBIt's doubtful that you haven't been affected by the recent hurricanes, no matter where you reside. Here in the Upstate of South Carolina-we were indeed touched by Irma and in this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast, I share some of my lessons learned. Following that, I break the news that as of this episode, #87, I will be taking a much needed vacation from the Podcast grind. The Workbench and Field Radio Podcast will stay on schedule-but HR360 is hanging up the vacation sign and going a...
Ham Radio 360: FSQ, Linux & YouTube with Kevin, KB9RLW
September 05, 2017 12:36 - 51 minutes - 25.4 MBI was introduced to Kevin, KB9RLW, by my friend Julian OH8STN and his postings on Instagram/Twitter. A few months back FSQ was a 'new' mode and some were excitedly giving it a go. Julian had posted a link to a video on FSQ and it I knew this was a mode I was very interested in learning about! Enter the 'Old Tech Guy' on Youtube and here we are! Kevin and I set about determining the compatibility of schedules and just last week we were able to connect via a wonky Skype call and get this in...
Ham Radio 360: Extra Class Upgrade with W4EDF
August 22, 2017 04:10 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEd Bradshaw (W4EDF) recently upgraded his Ham Radio ticket to Extra Class and he wants you to know-You Can Too! Former show guest and current Kenwood TS480 owner, Ed decided he wanted a bigger slice of the pie and set his sights on passing the Extra Class Exam. Having put a great deal of effort into his studies and methods, Ed offered to come on the show to share what worked for him in hopes that you (and I) would get ourselves motivated to study-and Pass! Question pool: ARRL Link ARRL Ex...
Ham Radio 360: Author and Amateur Don Keith N4KC
August 08, 2017 10:00 - 57 minutes - 31.1 MBDon Keith is a long time Ham Radio Operator who combined his love of RF and conversation into a writing career that spans nearly 40 titles. He joins me on this episode of the Ham Radio 360 podcast to talk about his latest novel- Dial Dancing, some his other titles, copying 35 wpm CW, and more! Don went all the way, in an effort to encapsulate the entire spectrum of ham radio magics with the sub-title of his latest work! Dial Dancing..... Link to Don's Books on Amazon DonKeith.com N4KC.co...
Ham Radio 360: Fox Hunting (Transmitter & Bunnies too)
July 25, 2017 10:20 - 58 minutes - 30.3 MBLarry Jacobs, WA7ZBO, is my guest this time on the Ham Radio 360 Podcast. Larry is a long time Transmitter Hunter who offered to help me understand what is involved in Fox Hunting aka Bunny Hunting. From the premise of the hunt to the gear involved- the in's and out's and best practices, Larry shares his experiences of almost 50 years! in a show 'first' Larry produced this Bonus Video to help further describe the equipment and theory of use mentioned in this episode! (links and further men...
Ham Radio 360: Field Radio Podcast Intro & Scouts on the air
July 11, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBNew Podcast Alert! This week on the Ham Radio 360 Show we discuss his upcoming Field Radio Podcast launch with John Jacobs (W7BDO)! The Field Radio Podcast is set to premiere this Thursday (July 13 2017) on your favorite podcast player! The Field Radio Podcast is dedicated to exploring the amateur radio hobby through the lens of getting you and your gear outdoors. Your host, John W7DBO, will explore what gear works best, how to deploy in the field, and most importantly how to have fun! The...
Ham Radio 360: 13 Colonies Special Event and recent appearances
June 27, 2017 11:15 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBA few weeks back in our Facebook Group, Curtis Williamson (W4HCW) mentioned he'd like to hear me do a show about the 13 Colonies Special Event. I connected with Bob, ND7J, the webmaster for the event as well as an event operator from the state of North Carolina. I feature our conversation in this episode of HamRadio 360. The 13 Colonies Special Event is held during Independence Weekend each July and began in 2009, as a 'One Time' event. After logging over 12,000 contacts with just 13 opera...
Ham Radio 360: ADS-B with Nick, KK6LHR
June 13, 2017 04:50 - 1 hour - 34 MBIn this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast, I'm joined by Nick, KK6LHR to discuss ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast). Known around here as "Tracking Airplanes with a SDR"...there's a lot more to it than that, and Nick helps me understand the ins and outs plus getting started in ADS-B. Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS–B) is a surveillance technology in which an aircraft determines its position via satellite navigation and periodically broadcasts it, enabli...
Ham Radio 360: Wrapping up Hamvention with a New Hams Perspective
May 30, 2017 10:00 - 55 minutes - 31.9 MBWe've talked a great deal about Hamvention over the last few weeks, and we're gonna wrap it up here today! Chris Purdy and I have been friends for years and he surprised me a few months ago when he volunteered to tag along on the drive to Xenia. Chris is a Shiny New Ham Radio Operator, and he'd never been to a hamfest before...so why not Hamvention! Maybe a little overwhelmed at the onset, he quickly came around and is now making plans to go back next year! Give the show a listen for a "New...
Hamvention 2017: Day 2 Review
May 21, 2017 06:10 - 2 hours - 85.2 MBDay 2 was another Great Day at Hamvention and we're going to bring it to you right here! Blenheim Ginger-Ale Linux In the Ham Shack Podcast CommsToGo Signal Stuff (HR360 coupon code) HamStudy.org KF7IJZ Channel George Built it Powerfilm HamSci RSGB AREDN RIGOL TEquipment.net/RIGOL Dealer Alpha Antenna VideosbyMike BioennoPower HamSource AIRSPY.us Radio-Relay Int'l Messaging RFinder/AndroidRadio Connect Systems Gordon West Ham Nation DVMega Thanks for listening! 73 ...
Hamvention 2017: Day 1 Review
May 20, 2017 04:03 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBDay one is officially in the books for Hamvention 2017. A new look with a familiar feel in an all new Venue...and it was really a good day! Vendors were swamped and so were we. The Workbench Project Boards are a Hit, and our booth was very busy all day long! We hope you enjoy the interviews we snagged today during the show! We love the opportunity to see our listeners and friends face to face and today was AWESOME! Thanks for making today the best first day of Hamvention for the HR360 Team...
Ham Radio 360: Hamvention 2017 – Ham Radio Unhinged
May 15, 2017 15:59 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBYes, this week is #Hamvention; and Yes, it really is that big of a deal! It's the Largest Ham Radio Event-Worldwide and we're gonna be there! Unless you've been living under a rock, you are well aware of the yearly event in Ohio hosted by DARA and it's new venue! The upcoming 2017 Hamvention will be held in Xenia Ohio this year at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. *Special Announcement: Hamvention Parking Hacks!!!! Talk-in and Info Bulletin Parking/Shuttle Service The fella...
Ham Radio 360: Julian, OH8STN- Max Capability – Minimal Gear
May 02, 2017 12:07 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBJulian, OH8STN, shares a common love for radios and electronic gadgets like many of us did as kids. He spends his free time exploring the frigid north of Finland and creating content for the amateur radio community, sharing his experiences and ideas for portable and emergency communications. As Survival Tech Nord, Julian takes his viewers on exciting journeys, providing opportunities to learn along with him. Survival Tech Nord Licensed since 1999, SurvivalTech Nord (OH8STN) focuses on emerge...
Ham Radio 360: Winlink, Winmor & RMS Express (an Introduction)
April 18, 2017 12:01 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBit usually begins like this "Cale, when are you going to do a show on....?" In this episode, Wayne (K4SPA) asks Cale to do a show on Winlink, a mode of communicating with radios and computers. Although Cale has limited experience with Winlink, he found someone to help him and the audience learn more about it. Brett Smith (KE0EWY) is a long-time supporter of HR360 and a fan of Winlink. He joins the show to give an introduction to Winlink, Winmor, and RMS Express. The episode is not a deep div...
Ham Radio 360: A New Ham Surprise, Our Community and a SK
April 04, 2017 11:53 - 53 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this, the 75th installment of Ham Radio 360 Podcast we talk Community. You hear me harp on community almost daily. It's real to me, and I hope this program helps it continue to grow. While there are tons of negatives in our hobby, I always stretch to find the high points. One of those highs came to me a few months back. A gracious listener charged me with finding a New Ham that needed some help getting started with quality equipment. I assumed this would be an easy task with so many ...
Ham Radio 360: Eric Guth 4Z1UG QSO Today, Allstar, Israel Ops
March 21, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBA lifetime ham, now living in Efrat, Israel, Eric Guth (4Z1UG) wanted to give back to the hobby that had given so much to him through the years; so in July of 2014, Eric launched the QSO Today Podcast as a way to connect yesterday’s elmers with today’s amateur radio operators. The results have been spectacular! Join Eric and I as we chat Podcasting for Hams, Living as a Ham Radio Op in Israel, Allstar nodes and more in this 74th Episode of the Ham Radio 360 podcast! For more information on ...
Ham Radio 360: APRS Follow-up (Listener Q&A)
March 07, 2017 13:33 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBA few weeks back, on our first APRS show Kenneth Finnegan (W6KWF) helped explain the APRS Protocol. Since that time, we've asked for and received a number of listener questions. In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast we delve into those questions to further understand this 'thing' called APRS! (4:00) Paths? What do they mean, and What do I use? 2. (28:00) My APRS won't show on aprs.fi when using my 5w HT? Why won't my APRS messaging work? RF Gate, I-Gate or both? 3rd Party...
Ham Radio 360: W.W.F.F. aka Parks On The Air
February 21, 2017 13:15 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBRecently a listener asked us to investigate the W.W.F.F. or Parks on the air. I had some questions too, so off went an email to the UK which directed me back to Jason Johnston (W3AAX). Jason came on the show to fill us in on the in's and out's of the Parks On The Air. 3,400+ National Parks, State Parks and more are available to activate or hunt in the US via WWFF/POTA. Parks On The Air/WWFF is a World Wide Organization with an award system and more! Interested in participating? Visit th...
Ham Radio 360: SOTA with K6ABM (new guys perspective)
February 07, 2017 13:27 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBAustin Munger just wanted a C.B. Radio to give him an alternate means of communicating when out hunting or camping. Little did he know that a random trip to HRO would turn into a full-bore hobby! When I began this podcast, it was for me, the 'new guy' and while both the show and I have grown; I still feel new-ish and love learning about someones first time experience. Adventure radio is on my list for the upcoming Spring, and this Episode may be what pushes me up the hill! Not content wit...
Ham Radio 360: All about APRS with W6KWF
January 24, 2017 13:37 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBAPRS; oh the questions you've raised! It's been about 2+ years since I decided I wanted to give APRS a go. I purchased a Mobilinkd TNC2 and set off. It was only a day or so later that I determined there were No Digipeater/iGates in my county, and not too many outside those bounds. In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 podcast, Cale discusses his struggles with understanding APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) and the lack of available resources for learning about it. He describes how ...
Ham Radio 360: NPOTA recap with Stuart KB1HQS
January 10, 2017 14:17 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBStuart Thomas, KB1HQS, joined me back in February to chat about the NPOTA (National Parks on the Air) ARRL Event. This time he's back to share with us an entire years worth of Portable Operation from NPOTA. Hear Stuarts Lessons Learned, Funny Stories, Favorite Parks and more in this episode of Ham Radio 360. Additionally this event brought Stuart to the forefront of US Ham Portable Operations. ARRL Calendar inserts, QST Reviews near viral tweets and more were just a taste of the fame the...
Ham Radio 360: Winter Field Day
December 27, 2016 13:37 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBWinter Field Day is an annual event that takes place on the last full weekend of January, and much like its summer counterpart, it is focused on ham radio operations in challenging conditions. The event is open to all Amateur Radio Operators around the world, providing an opportunity to hone their skills in challenging environments while enjoying the camaraderie of the hobby. Emergencies can happen anytime and often when the weather is not cooperating, and Winter Field Day gives Amateur Radio...
Ham Radio 360: A.R.E.D.N. Amateur Radio Emer Data Network
December 13, 2016 12:41 - 1 hour - 45 MB*6/28/18 New AREDN Website: https://www.arednmesh.org/ In this episode of Ham Radio 360 Podcast, we learn about Ham Radio Mesh Networking and AREDN (Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network) from Randy (WU2S) and Darryl (K5DLQ). Mesh Networking over Ham Radio is discussed, along with its practical applications for emergency situations. Listeners are guided through the basic concepts of Mesh Networking, and how it can be set up and used for data communication over amateur radio frequencies. Th...
Ham Radio 360: NVIS Near Vertical Incidence Skywave with Ed Fong WB6IQN
November 29, 2016 13:22 - 58 minutes - 30.3 MBN.V.I.S. stands for Near Vertical Incidence Skywave. It is a propagation mode that allows for communication between stations at short to medium distances, typically between 0 to 300 miles. Ed Fong, WB6IQN, is an expert on N.V.I.S. propagation and shares his knowledge on the topic in this episode. He explains the theory behind N.V.I.S. and how it can be practically applied in everyday use as well as in emergency communication situations. In addition to discussing N.V.I.S., Ed also shares infor...
Ham Radio 360: Shopping Show v3.0
November 15, 2016 13:03 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIt's that time of year again! With Black Friday in sight and our mailboxes full of catalogs, it's time to talk Ham Radio Shopping! George and Jeremy join us to discuss New(er) Ham Radio items you may be considering for your Shack this year. We cover the entire spectrum, from High-End HF rigs to SDR Dongles. If you are looking to find that new rig for the upcoming years operating, this show is for you! Links to our previous Shopping Shows Episode #21 Episode #39 As mentioned in the...
Ham Radio 360: ARES; an Introduction and CommsToGo
November 01, 2016 12:23 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) seems to be a topic that keeps coming up in listener correspondences. I had some ideas to share, but not being an active participant in the service, I knew I needed to get someone who was involved to help us define and understand it. Reaching all the way back to the beginning, I enlisted Cecil Higgins (AC0HA) who is now the ARES Section Manager for Missouri. In Episode 1 we discussed the Joplin Tornado disaster and ARES response. This time through, i...
Ham Radio 360: Become a Ham & HR360 History Lessons
October 18, 2016 11:33 - 45 minutes - 26.4 MBI get asked all the time why Ham Radio and How-to Ham Radio. In this program I go through the steps of jumping in the water. One of the most popular pages on our site is the Start Here Page that has all the links mentioned here in the show (with a few more links and opinions too) ARRL.org Club Locator Test Locator KB6NU No Non-Sense Study Guides Ham Test Online Link to Recommended Study Materials You Passed! Congrats, Now Let's Go Shopping! Shopping Show #2 (give this a listen!) Sh...
Ham Radio 360: JOTA and Camp Hope Special Event
October 04, 2016 12:17 - 44 minutes - 22.7 MBIn Episode 62 of Ham Radio 360, we learn more about the annual On-air Event known as Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), and the Up-coming K0D Special Event Station. Rick DeWeese, KJ4WHO, drops back in to refresh our memory on the upcoming JOTA. Rick is a Ham, Scout-Master & fellow Podcaster! He joined me on Episode 31 to discuss Ham Radio and Scouting in great depth. The 2016 Jamboree On The Air is scheduled for the 3rd weekend in October (14-16). You can learn more about JOTA on the ARRL site....
Ham Radio 360: ICOM Update and GNU Radio
September 20, 2016 12:27 - 49 minutes - 27.9 MBIn an effort to keep up to date with what the Big 3 are producing we've invited them on to tell us about what is happening in their camp. In Episode 61, George (@kj6vu) catches up with Will from ICOM. Following that, Gerald, (Kf5JNU) tells us about his trip to the GNURadio Conference he recently attended. SDR, Satellite Ops and more were discussed-and we get a taste of the event from our Man Behind the Curtain! Ham2mon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXptQFSV8E4 https://github....
Ham Radio 360: Satellite Ops with KO4MA *AMSAT*
September 06, 2016 10:14 - 53 minutes - 28 MBI've often wondered about Ham Radio Satellite Operations. I knew where to look and what to read, but I kept myself from it, because I wanted to learn about it with you here on the show! I became acquainted with Andrew Glasbrenner KO4MA through our FB page, and watched from afar his dealings with Ham Radio Satellite Ops, and AMSAT. Andrew and I began conversing about having him on the show, and what follows is what we were finally able to bring together! In addition to his family dut...
Ham Radio 360: Youth in Ham Radio feat. N0SSC
August 23, 2016 11:54 - 57 minutes - 31.1 MBThere's been a lot of talk lately about how to get young people interested in the Ham Radio Hobby. While it may seem like young people aren't interested in the hobby, the number of licensed Ham Radio Operators is actually increasing. In this episode of Ham Radio 360, Sterling Coffey shares his experience as a young Ham Radio operator and his trip to Austria to attend the YOTA Summit. Sterling, with the call sign N0SSC, is an ambassador of Amateur Radio and has been actively promoting the hob...
Ham Radio 360: 220MHz in the Real World
August 09, 2016 11:15 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBI've long wanted to do a show featuring the 1.25 Meter band (220MHz). Ron and Tim from Bridgecom stop in to tell us about what is happening in their world and prime us for a conversation with others about using the 220 band in the real world. Is it the forgotten band? Is it under-utilized? Let's talk about it! Link to Bridgecom Youtube Videos (40:00) Brian, K5IN, from Olympia, Washington is our next guest. Brian is die-hard 220 user, and multi-site repeater owner. He tells us how 22...
Ham Radio 360: Linux in the Hamshack Podcast Crew!
July 26, 2016 04:54 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBOne of my Favorite Ham Radio Podcast's is Linux in the Ham Shack! Not that I'm a Linux guy-but I like to be challenged-entertained and taught. That's what I get each time I tune into the LHS Podcast-I laugh, I scratch my head and usually walk away with something new! *insert missing Picture of Russ and Cale from Dayton* Russ (@K5TUX) and I caught up with one another at Dayton, and decided then-the time had come for a LHS/HR360 show. Little did he know just how little I know about Linux-e...
Ham Radio 360: Field Day Follow Up and Wayne N6KR from Elecraft
July 12, 2016 10:24 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBField Day 2016 is in the books and we're back with a follow-up show detailing our experiences from the event. We also have a one on one with Wayne (N6KR) of Elecraft to get even more detailed information on the KX2-from the inside out! Additionally, we have a Listener Call-in from Singapore regarding the Workbench Podcast and toss in some bloopers at the end to wind things up. 73 y'all Cale/K4CDN KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info
Ham Radio 360: the Maker Faire, IMS and a Major Announcement!
June 28, 2016 11:56 - 1 hour - 49 MBHam Radio at the Bay Area Maker Faire: The Bay-Net Group has attended the last 4 years in hopes of spurring interest in the Hobby with the attendees of the Maker Faire and it appears to be working! George, David and Beric fill in the blanks for those of us not able to attend. Raspberry Pi, SDR, APRS and Micro Controllers; it was all about Hands on Ham Radio! A yearly event of Ham Radio Outreach that can be used as a model for all of us as we look for more ways to share our hobby with thos...
Ham Radio 360: Field Day 2016 w/ KX9X-ARRL and the Gang
June 14, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBField Day 2016 is upon us! Every year Amateurs from all over These United States and Canada spend the 4th weekend of June operating their radios in an effort to hone the craft! Sean, KX9X, Media and Public Relations Manager for the ARRL comes by to share the Leagues Perspective of the event as well as some tips and tricks to make this Field Day one to remember. Following Sean; Jeremy and George come in to discuss the plans they are making for FD2016! Jeremy has a secret, George is plannin...
Ham Radio 360: DMR with K1RJZ (Digital Mobile Radio)
May 31, 2016 09:15 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBI've owned a DMR radio for about 6 months now. I've not made one contact with it! I even loaned it to a friend to see if he could unlock the magic, no dice. While at Dayton, I met Rick Zach K1RJZ at the DMR-MARC booth early one morning and began asking questions about DMR. I soon knew that I needed to have Rick on the show to help demystify this new-fangled radio technology and help get me on the air! DMR or Digital Mobile Radio is one of the hottest things happening in the Ham Radio Hob...
Hamvention: Day 2 Whirlwind Weekend!
May 22, 2016 05:01 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBWhew! What'a Weekend!!!! Many, many thanks to you for getting us to #Hamvention 2016! After a night of less than 1.5 hours sleep, our 2nd day at Hamvention was a Whirlwind! A great number of listeners stopped by and George sold a load of his Packtenna Minis! We close out our weekend together with a round-up chat and then it's onto the Interview Segments. I hope you enjoy these shows as we strive to help you 'hear' what you missed! Links as mentioned in the show: Airspy - Airspy Min...
Hamvention: Day One Review
May 21, 2016 03:47 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB#hv2016live If someone would have told me 12 months ago that I'd be in Dayton right now, I would have laughed them off the radio! But, here I am, and boy what a day it has been. I entered the Ball Arena around 10am and the WOW kicked in! I have to admit I haven't see much of the show at all! I did, though, meet a TON of folks who knew me and were excited about the show. Did I mention I finally got to meet my Co-host of the program for the very first time? We have compiled a ton of i...
Ham Radio 360: Hamvention- Elecraft KX2. Eric (WA6HHQ)
May 19, 2016 16:20 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBHere's our first Dayton Hamvention update! This morning (5-19-16) Eric (WA6HHQ) kicked off the FDIM (Four Days in May) with the Keynote address and the official introduction of the New Elecraft KX2. Immediately following the presentation, Eric sat down with our very own George (KJ6VU) to give the HR360 audience a first peek into the KX2. Eric from Elecraft (WA6HHQ) In addition to the Elecraft KX2 Intro, George also was able to get some information about the Elecraft K-Pod! Followi...
Ham Radio 360: All Roads Lead to Dayton Hamvention
May 17, 2016 13:47 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBHam Radio: All Roads Lead to Dayton. Episode 52. In just 3 days I will attend my first ever #Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio. The Godfather of all Hamfest is said to be the 'one every ham must attend as least once'. Now I'm going, and it's all thanks to you! What literally seemed like a Futuristic Pipe-Dream is fulfilling itself right before my eyes. I can't say thank you enough for your generosity and support. Additionally, we have sponsors that help keep this show going month after month....
Ham Radio 360: an Introduction to SDR with KF7IJZ and KF5JNU
May 03, 2016 11:55 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHam Radio 360: SDR (Software Defined Radio) My Buddies Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and Gerald (KF5JNU) are back together and this time they're taking us into the waters of SDR (Software Defined Radio) for the Amateur Radio Operator. SDR Radio is loved by some, yet misunderstood by most! Like anything new, folks tend to steer clear thinking it's too complex or expensive. In this show, Jeremy and Gerald break it down into digestible chunks that even Cale can understand! From the $20 RTL-SDR Dongle as ...
Ham Radio 360: Fo Time is now HamRadio360.com
April 19, 2016 14:18 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBFo Time Podcast is now Ham Radio 360. As fun as the name was (at first), I found myself always trying to explain what it meant. Additionally, I felt it also worked to limit our potential audience. In a long overdue move, we've re-branded the show to Ham Radio 360. New: Official Ham Radio 360 Logo Ham Radio is a Fun Hobby! In an effort to keep it Fun, we decided to do the 50th episode Live and with a Live Video Stream! You'll quickly see why we do the show with Audio Only! Live Radio/...
Ham Radio 360: 10 Meters, Ten-Ten Int’l Net with KR7RK.
April 05, 2016 16:27 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBHam Radio: 10 Meters, Ten-Ten International Net with Keith, KR7RK In Episode 49, Keith Schlottman shares his journey into the Amateur Radio hobby, starting from his interest in Shortwave and CB radios. He later became active on HF and joined the 10-10 International Net, where he has been serving as the treasurer since 1994. For those who are unfamiliar, Keith explains what the 10-10 International Net is, why it was formed, and how one can participate. He also emphasizes that the 10-meter ban...
Ham Radio 360: Dayton Hamvention 2016 Pre-Show
March 22, 2016 16:39 - 58 minutes - 31.2 MBHam Radio: Dayton Hamvention 2016 In a near Earth-Shattering turn of events, the way has been made for Cale to attend the Dayton Hamvention. Now he needs your help in funding the trip (click photo below for more info). Hamvention happens every year in May, in Dayton OH, and this year it begins on May 20th. Dayton Hamvention is THE Ham Radio Event in the US. This time through we discuss the Hamvention, what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your wallet! Veteran show attendees ...