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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HRWB014-Electronic Parts and Components
January 03, 2017 05:00 - 2 hours - 78.5 MBGeorge and Jeremy explore some basic passive electronic components and parts and where to find them. LoRaHAM by Travis Goodspeed- https://github.com/travisgoodspeed/loraham Ted Okada TAPR DCC Talk- https://www.hamradionow.tv/episodes/2016/10/23/hrn-273-fema-go-big-from-the-2016-dcc Kenwood TH-D74 Firmware Updated to 1.05 - http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/thd74_update_e.html QRP Labs Ultimate3S Slow Speed Atmel based 200mw transmitter - http://www.qrp-labs.com WSPRL...
HRWB013-Introduction to 3D Printing
December 20, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJeremy and George introeduce Workbench Listeners to 3D Printing technology. They provide an overview of the technology, equipment, techniques, and software needed to add 3D Printing to your workbench. Good general 3D Printing resource - https://all3dp.com 3D Printing Filament Guide - https://www.matterhackers.com/3d-printer-filament-compare 3D Printing Filament Guide - https://all3dp.com/best-3d-printer-filament-types-pla-abs-pet-exotic-wood-metal/ 3D Printer Components - http://www...
HRWB012-K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer Build
December 06, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBGeorge and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen!George and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen! The K6BEZ antenna analyzer will provide VSWR measurements for any antenna from 1 to 30 MHz. Frequency and VSWR is shown on the built in LCD display. Data can optionally be sent ov...
HRWB011-2016 Christmas Shopping Show
November 22, 2016 05:00 - 2 hours - 79.6 MBGeorge and Jeremy enjoy a fireside chat about shopping for your Workbench and Shack. Antenna Analyzer Project Information - http://hamradio360.com/community/partsmaterials-list/build-project-parts-listlinks/ Everything Ham Radio Podcast - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/ QSO Today Podcast - http://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/4z1ug Holiday project - 3D Printed Trees - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:197668 https://www.youmagine.com/designs/christmas-tree-with-space-for-led-light#...
HRWB010-Introduction to PCB Design
November 08, 2016 05:00 - 2 hours - 80.9 MBThis week, we announce the details of the Antenna Analyzer project! George teaches Jeremy about all the facets of DIY printed circuit board (PCB) design using AutodeskEagle (Show Sponsor, download for free https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download ). George discusses Schematic Capture, Board Layout, and an overview of PCB fabrication. Antenna Analyzer BOM, designs, directions, and software available HamRadio360.com - http://hamradio360.com/community/partsmaterials-list/build...
HRWB009-Idiot Switch
October 25, 2016 04:00 - 2 hours - 81.4 MBGeorge and Jeremy KF7IJZ are joined by Beric Dunn K6BEZ and Nick Garner N3WG to design an “idiot switch” – a micro controller device that can remove power from a soldering iron when the user leaves it turned on too long (Like Jeremy himself did with a Hakko FX-888 for 2 weeks!). Teardown photos of the FX-888D: http://runawaybrainz.blogspot.com/2013/03/hakko-fx-888d-solder-station-hi-res.html Teardown video of the FX-888D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw8e74DaE9I Teardown photos of...
HRWB008-Introduction to the K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer Project
October 11, 2016 04:00 - 2 hours - 81.2 MBGeorge and Jeremy sit down with Beric Dunn (K6BEZ), the designer of the project, to introduce the Arduino powered DDS module based Antenna Analyzer! Beric is a professional RF design engineer by trade, and he wanted to provide a project that would allow a ham to learn some fundamental principles while making a useful gadget. RFinder H1A/B/C - https://www.ecwid.com/store/store10195853/ Anytone Radios - http://www.va3xpr.net/anytone-at-d868uv-dual-band-radio/ Baofeng - http://www.va3xpr...
HRWB007-Matt Berggren of Autodesk on Eagle and PCB Design
September 27, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAn interview with Matt Berggren of Autodesk who is responsible for Eagle PCB tools, Autodesk Circuits, and Tinkercad at Autodesk. DVMega: http://www.dvmega.auria.nl DV4Mini: http://wirelesshold.com/dv4mini.aspx Internet Labs DVAP: http://www.dvapdongle.com/DV_Access_Point_Dongle/Home.html Kenwood TH-D74 Manual is posted – http://manual.kenwood.com/files/B5A-1253-00.pdf DStar QSO Party – http://icomamerica.com/en/amateur/qso-party/default.aspx DStar info: http://www.dstarinfo.co...
HRWB006-Digital Oscilloscopes
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBContinuing the conversation with Alan Wolke W2AEW on Oscilloscopes. This time we focus on digital oscilloscopes and how they compare with analog oscilloscopes. Alan W2AEW's Test Equipment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew Alan W2AEW on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanAtTek Packtenna: http://www.packtenna.com Pacificon 2016: http://pacificon.org Don W6GPS Videos on the Kenwood TH-D74: https://www.youtube.com/user/w6gps Interview with Don W6GPS on the Kenwood...
HRWB005-Analog Oscilloscopes
August 30, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBAlan Wolke W2AEW from Tektronix joins us to talk Oscilloscopes. Alan is a field application engineer for Tektronix, the world's most well-known oscilloscope maker. He also has a YouTube channel that is chock full of great information for those wanting to better understanding oscilloscopes and test equipment in general. Alan joins us for a two part session to deep drive on oscilloscope features and applications. In part one, we introduce the oscilloscope, what it's used for, some introductory...
HRWB004-Test and Measurement with RF Power, DC Power, and Digital Multi Meters
August 16, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBGeorge and Jeremy discuss test and measurement equipment - RF Power Meters, DC Power Meters, and Digital Multimeters. Digital Multimeter Comparison Video - https://youtu.be/tl76f0S3iOU LM317 power supply Kit - http://www.ebay.com/itm/LM317-Adjustable-Voltage-Regulator-Step-down-Power-Supply-Module-LED-Voltmeter/141812241288?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37470%26meid%3D8a24a918e95b4208bffa4707fe8c0eed%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt...
HRWB003-Power Supplies
August 02, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBGeorge and Jeremy take a look at power supplies for powering radios and working on electronic projects. They explain the differences between traditional radio power supplies and “lab” Constant Current / Constant Voltage power supplies. They also provide helpful tips on what to look for when selecting power supplies for your radio or your workbench. Tim KE4KE Website - http://www.ke4ke.com Vance N3VEM - http://www.n3vem.com Packtenna Mini - http://www.packtenna.com/ YouTube Packtenn...
HRWB002-Hand Tools
July 19, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBGeorge and Jeremy take a look at uses of and options for hand tools on your workbench. They highlight the tools that are practical and useful with many suggestions on what to buy and what features to look for when considering your purchase. Autodesk buys CADsoft. New web site http://www.cadsoft.io More background at https://cadsoft.io/blog/autodesk-acquires-eagle/ Download your free copy of Eagle ECAD tools - https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download Doug Hendricks, KI6...
HRWB001-Introduction to the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
July 05, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBGeorge KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ launch The Ham Radio Workbench Podcast, a bi-weekly deep dive on technical, making, and DIY topics of interest to the ham radio operator. We begin the series with an in-depth discussion on setting up a workbench of your own. Whether you have fully dedicated lab space or must work off the family kitchen table, George and Jeremy discuss things to consider to create an effective and versatile workspace. Lifetime Folding Tables IKEA Linnmon / Adils Table IKEA B...