Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 175 ratingsThis 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 rewarding aspects of the hobby.
We are proudly sponsored by Autodesk Eagle PCB design tools, Flex Radio and Digikey.
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Episodes
HRWB 164 - QSO Today Live Stream
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 3 hours - 175 MBLive 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.
HRWB 163 - BayCon 2022 Diversity Reception, Node Red, Satellite Radio
September 06, 2022 04:25 - 1 hour - 87 MBIn 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.
HRWB 162 - Starting A Ham Radio Business
August 23, 2022 10:20 - 3 hours - 172 MBIn 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.
HRWB 161 - Workbench Roundtable with Dan Quigley, N7HQ, From Flex Radio
August 08, 2022 10:16 - 3 hours - 182 MBIn 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.
HRWB 160 - RF Accessories and Roundtable Discussion
July 27, 2022 18:03 - 2 hours - 156 MBIn this episode Vince VE6LK, Mike VA3MW, and Mark N6MTS and I discuss our favorite RF accessories and talk about the projects on our bench.
HRWB 159 - Field Day 2022 Debrief with Thomas K4SWL and John W7DBO
July 12, 2022 10:00 - 3 hours - 179 MBIn this extended episode we invite Thomas K4SWL from YouTube, QRPer.com and SWLing Post blog sites and John W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel to join us to to discuss our Field Day 2022 experiences.
HRWB 158 - Trivia Quiz with AR Newsline
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBIn this episode we go toe to toe with the AR Newsline crew in an epic trivia quiz throwdown !
HRWB 157 - RF Filters: Duplexers, Diplexers, etc.
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBIn this episode we discuss the differences between common RF filters including duplexers, diplexers, circulators, isolators and combiners.
HRWB 156 - Field Day Prep with John W7DBO
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBIn this episode we talk with John Jacobs, W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel about preparation for Field Day.
HRWB 155 - General Q&A with Troy K4JDA
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 142 MBIn this episode, we do a round of "what's on your workbench?" Then we get into a set of questions from our guest Troy K4JDA who asks about our approach to ham radio projects and what motivates us. We figured out that between the 5 of us we had about 150 cumulative years of ham radio experience so we had plenty to say.
HRWB 154 Battery Build Project with Dann VE6TD
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 3 hours - 156 MBIn this episode, Dann, VE6TD, tells us all about his LiFePo4 battery build project used for portable ham radio operations. Topics include battery chemistry, battery chargers, battery monitors and more.
Antenna Projects with Jack Mandelman K1VT
April 19, 2022 12:20 - 2 hours - 108 MBIn this episode we talk with Jack Mandelman about his magnetic loop and ohter antenna build projects.
HRWB 152 HRWB vs ICQ Podcast Trivia Quiz
April 05, 2022 10:42 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBIn this episode the HRWB crew takes on the mighty ICQ Podcast team in a ham radio trivia quiz hosted by Kyle AA0Z.
HRWB 151 QSO Today Live Stream Round Table
March 19, 2022 18:59 - 3 hours - 156 MBComing to you from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we are joined by Jeremy KF7IJZ, Troy K4JDA and the usual cast including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Vince VE6LK and Mark N6MTS. We all discuss what's on our workbenches and talk about a variety of topics from QRP to microwave, kit building to remote station control. We had a great time and hope you join us.
HRWB 150 Portable Operating with Thomas K4SWL
March 07, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, an avid portable HF operator and curator of qrper.com blog site and the his popular YouTube channel. We talk about the pros and cons of several popular portable HF radios.
HRWB 149 Receiver Performance with Rob Sherwood
February 20, 2022 11:02 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this episode we talk with Rob Sherwood of Sherwood Engineering and author of the famous receiver performance measurement web site. http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
HRWB 148 Workbench Roundtable
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 3 hours - 142 MBIn this episode our guests, Doug K6JEY, Dennis W6DQ and Marcel AI6MS, talk about their ham radio projects. We talk about everything from restoring vintage Collins broadcast transmitters to microwave antennas.
HRWB 147 Coax Cable and Connectors
January 25, 2022 11:26 - 2 hours - 134 MBIn this episode we talk with Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, about the differences between various RF coaxial cables and connectors.
HRWB Plans for 2022
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn this episode we make some big announcements and introduce you to the whole team including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Mark N6MTS and Vince VE6LK. We talk about our areas of interest and projects in 2022.
HRWB 145 - Field Networking with Kyle AA0Z
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 142 MBIn this show, Kyle AA0Z, talks about his field contest network hub project. The hub combines WiFi networking, cellular connectivity and N1MM logging into a single system. Kyle also tells us about his Node Red software project to take data from N1MM and display contest stats in real time. SHOW NOTES AA0Z's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleAA0Z AA0Z's Twitter https://twitter.com/kyleaa0z Enclosure Pictures In Action & Presentation Slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/sZ82hj6...
Portable Operating with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBIn this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL. Thomas has a popular YouTube channel where he does real time on the air portable operating and gear reviews. Thomas is also the editor for the web sites The QRPer and the SWLing Post. A contributor to RADCOM, The Spectrum Monitor and other publications, Thomas is give us his perspective on gear, gear bags and organizing for portable operating. QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Thomas’ YouTube channel https://...
HRWB 143 Holiday Shopping Show
November 30, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBIn this episode George, Rod, Mark, Mike and Vince gather around the warmth of the vacuum tubes to celebrate another Holiday shopping show to help you spend your money! Recommendations include radios, accessories, tools and stocking stuffers.
HRWB 142 Kit Building
November 16, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBIn this episode Mark, Vince and George interview john KC9ON about kit building. John has extensive experience not only building his own kits but also selling kits through his company on line. We talk about our projects, favorite kits, and the tools necessary for a successful kit building experience.
HRWB 141 Stealth Antennas with Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z
November 01, 2021 19:59 - 2 hours - 119 MBKirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for the Spectrum Monitor magazine.
HRWB 140 Diversity Reception
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBIn this episode, John, VE6EY, explains the principle of diversity reception to help reduce interference.
HRWB-139-Jeremy's-Farewell-Episode-and-Workbench-Roundtable
October 05, 2021 03:05 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this episode Jeremy talks about his 5 years with the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and his plans going forward. We also talk about podcast plans and discuss projects on our ham radio workbenches.
HRWB 137 Interview with Andreas Spiess HB9BLA
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 94.1 MBIn this episode we interview Andreas about he ham radio journey and how he has become a big YouTube celeb. With over 300,000 subscribers and 400 videos, Andreas has become one of the most influential mentors in for hands on hardware and software experimentation. Andreas has a remarkable talent for explaining complex technical subjects including radio propagation, software defined radio, microcontroller selection, and more.
HRWB137-HF-Wattmeters
September 07, 2021 03:11 - 2 hours - 131 MBIn this episode, Doug, K6JEY, tells us all about various HF RF power meters, how they work and what to look for when buying one.
HRWB 136 QSO Today Live Stream
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn this episode, Mike, Rod, Mark, Vince and George come to you live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. We take listener questions and talk about ham radio projects.
HRWB135-Hollow State Design
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBGrayson Evans KJ7UM joins us to talk about the art and science of building with thermatrons! PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/hollow-state-design Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QS...
HRWB 134 All About Ferrites
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 3 hours - 153 MBOn this show we interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG about the QSO Today Ham Expo and do a deep dive into ferrites. What they are and how to use them. QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Jetstream JTBM270 3-ELEMENT 2M 5-ELEM 70CM DUAL BAND VHF UHF YAGI BEAM ANTENNA https://www.ebay.com/itm/401688089979?epid=1124956691&hash=item5d8679d57b:g:gJ0AAOSwHPlWfa1F Rig Expert AA-650 Antenna Analyzer https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/reu-aa-650zoom Stream Deck - Large version http...
HRWB133-Field Day 2021 Debrief and EmComm Software
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 3 hours - 155 MBField Day Debrief and EmComm Software with Gaston Gonzalez KT1RUN. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO TODAY Ham Radio Expo August 14th and 15th - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ HRWB will host a liv...
HRWB132-The World Above 1GHz
June 29, 2021 10:39 - 2 hours - 100 MBDoug K6JEY joins to get us on the air above 1GHz
HRWB131 - More Magnetic Loop Antennas
June 15, 2021 11:01 - 2 hours - 130 MBDr. Jack Mandelman K1VT, active DXer and CW Operator, joins us again to discuss non-conventional antenna options. PERMALINK = https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/more-magnetic-loop-antennas Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandm...
HRWB130 - Directional Antennas
June 02, 2021 10:51 - 2 hours - 143 MBThis week we take a look at directional antennas. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bundle - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Coupon Code HamRa...
HRWB129-Field Day 2021 Plans
May 18, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBWe’ve got quite the roundtable this week - Smitty N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, and Mike VA3MW join us to ask about interesting projects on our workbenches, and our plans for Field Day 2021 PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2021 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ ...
HRWB128-Receiver Optimization
May 04, 2021 10:54 - 2 hours - 103 MBDoug K6JEY is back to talk about the test equipment and methods for optimizing receiver performance. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/receiver-optimization Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group...
HRWB127-Prototyping
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 99.7 MBThis week, Mike, George, Rod, and Jeremy discuss the approach and tools of prototyping. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/prototyping Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Anal...
HRWB126-The Network in your Shack
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 3 hours - 122 MBDan Quigley N7HQ, Director of Amateur Products at Flex Radio, joins us discuss the role of your network in your shack. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/the-network-in-your-shack Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.bra...
HRWB125-Live from the 2021 QSO Today Ham Expo
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 3 hours - 147 MBJoin George, Jeremy, Smitty, Vince, Mike, and Rod as we answer audience questions live!
HRWB124-Spring Project Roundtable
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBWinter is going, and that means it’s time to start preparing for springtime operations! George, John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW, and Rod VA3ON join to talk about their projects to prepare for Spring. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/spring-project-roundtable Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gr...
HRWB123 - The $250 Workbench
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget. George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present their recommendations while Mike VA3MW and Jeremy KF7IJZ give insight to the selections offered. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/250-dollar-workbench Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect w...
HRWB122-BayCon 2021 Station
February 09, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIt's time for BayCon once again! In this episode, Mike Walker VA3MW walks us through his station automation and talks about leveraging Node Red for control. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2021-station-automation Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandM...
HRWB121-FlexRadio Hardware Architecture
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBSteve Hicks N5AC, Chief Technology Officer for Flex Radio, joins us to talk about the approach that Flex takes to build not just radios, but radio platforms. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/flexradio-hardware-architecture Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ Bran...
HRWB120-Portable Satellite Tracker
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBKevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-satellite-tracker Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/
HRWB119-Portable Ops
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 96.6 MBMke K8MRD stops by to talk about portable operation. George and Jeremy discuss their new ICOM IC-705s. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-op...
HRWB118-RF PCB Design
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBBen Jordan KN6GPS from Autodesk joins to discuss considerations of RF PCB Design. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/rf-pcb-design Mini VNA Tiny - ...
HRWB117 - GNU Radio
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week George and Smitty spend time with Derek Kozel K0ZEL talking about the GNU Radio project. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/GNU-Radio Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ mcHF Q...
HRWB116-2020 Gift Guide
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBRod, Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss gift ideas for the ham in your life as well as what 2020 has inspired them to carry into 2021. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2020-gift-guide Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose....
HRWB115 - Even MORE Classic Radios
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBClassic Radios with Dennis Kidder W6DQ and Mike VA3MW. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/even-more-classic-radios Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ George’s Blog - https://www.hamr...