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**Ham Radio 360**

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**Ham Radio 360: Everything Scanners! KF7IJZ w/ K5KVN** Mar 08, 2016
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Ham Radio: Everything Scanners with Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and Kevin (K5KVN)

Jeremy and Kevin get together to fill us all in about Scanners and Scanner Listening! As he eluded to in Episode 40 Kevin is a Scanner-fanatic! As a matter of fact, it was Scanner Listening that led him into Ham Radio!

Scanning has changed through the years, but the longing to be ‘in the know’ keeps many of us intrigued and the **Utility** of owning a Scanner is addressed in this show.

the RTL-SDR Blog SDR Receiver is the best deal going!

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune or take a degree to get yourself listening to what’s going on around you!

RTL_SDR Blog

Radio Reference Website

Broadcastify Scanner Listening

Scanner Radio App (what I use on my Droid)

Mobile/Handheld Scanners

Base Station Scanners

SDR/ADSB listening

Thanks for Listening! 73 Y’all!

Cale K4CDN

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Ham Radio 360: Breaking Hobby Stereotypes KD2GTM Sara Tibbetts Feb 10, 2016

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Ham Radio-Breaking Hobby Stereotypes with KD2GTM!

Sara Tibbetts, an electrical engineering student at RIT and active ham radio operator, joins the podcast to discuss ham radio and today’s youth. As a student, she was intrigued by her fellow students’ interest in ham radio and decided to get her own license. She quickly became addicted to chasing DX, even from her apartment building. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities for young people in the hobby, and how ham radio can benefit their education and future careers.

Continuing to work to break the mold; Sara now V-logs (video blogging) about her experiences as a New Ham. Her YouTube Channel can be found Here!

Sara also serves as VP with her School’s Radio Club K2GXT .

K2GXT on Facebook

She also participates with RARA : the Rochester Amateur Radio Association in NY.

73 Y’all!

K4CDN

Ham Radio 360: Business Travel with John, N7PUG. Episode 44 Jan 26, 2016

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Ham Radio and Business Travel with John, N7PUG.
(Apartment Dweller Hints too!)

Contest Winners Mentioned in the Show!

John Pugliano, N7PUG, is a licensed amateur radio operator and frequent business traveler. In this episode, he shares how he takes advantage of his evenings away from home by bringing his HF gear to make contacts and provide entertainment. The episode covers topics such as what to pack and how to pack it for travel, best operating practices, positions, and even operating from a rental car or apartment building. Even if you don’t travel, there are many tips and tricks to learn from John’s experiences that can be applied to your own amateur radio operations.

Super Antenna Coil and Products

MFJ 902-b Tuner

Sierra Radio Systems

KF7IJZ on Youtube

Also make sure you check out John’s Podcast ‘Wealthsteading’!

WINTER FIELD DAY!!! January 30-31 2016 make plans to participate now!

We’ll be back next time-73 Y’all!

K4CDN

rss feed — **Ham Radio 360: Micro-controllers & Linux Episode 43: with KJ6VU and KF7IJZ** Jan 12, 2016
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Ham Radio Micro-controllers & Linux

*Listener Review of this show added to bottom of page

In this episode, Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and George (KJ6VU) team up to talk about micro-controllers and Linux for ham radio operators. They discuss the various types of micro-controllers available, both in terms of software and hardware, and provide tips on what to avoid and how to get the most out of these versatile devices, which are often referred to as the maker’s best friend. While Cale is away, the guys have a great discussion that any ham radio enthusiast interested in micro-controllers or Linux won’t want to miss!

Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Products/Compare

Raspberry PI: http://www.raspberrypi.org/
Sierra Radio Systems: http://sierraradio.net “Sierra Radio Hamstack Project Gallery”
http://www.sierraradio.net/project_home.html
Adruino:

K3NG Ultimate CW Keyer – http://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/ (He also has a CW Beacon controller, rotator controller, etc)

KK5JY Controller to remotely or automatically tune a mag loop antenna ala AlexLoop, etc – http://www.kk5jy.net/AutoCap-v1/

Antenna Analyzers w/ Arduino and cheap DDS boards from K6BEZ – http://www.hamstack.com/hs_projects/k6bez_antenna_analyzer.pdf, or from Jim Harvey: https://github.com/jmharvey1/DDS_AD9850_AntennaAnalyzer

Low powered digital mode using SI chip: http://hackaday.com/2015/09/13/arduino-masters-ham-radio-digital-mode Hamshield for Arduino: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/749835103/hamshield-for-arduino-vhf-uhf-transceiver Using Arduino / Raspberry PI in High Altitude Balloons and Model Rocketry – http://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/

SBC Linux ala Raspberry Pi

Remote kit running FLDigi for portable digital ops – http://indyham.com/news/rasperry-pi-simple-install-script-for-fldigi-includes-rigcontrol-compiled/

Host for Digital Hotspot (DVAP, DVMega, DV4Mini, DVRPTRv1,MoenComm, etc –http://www.westerndstar.co.uk/html/downloads.html, http://maryland-dstar.org/html/raspiberry.html , http://www.dvmega.auria.nl/,

APRS Software – YAAC – http://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html and Xastir http://xastir.org/index.php/Main_Page

TNC for your PI – http://tnc-x.com/TNCPi.htm

OpenRepeater Controller – https://openrepeater.com/

PC Repeater Controller – Jonathan Naylor – https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/pcrepeatercontroller/info

ADSB Flight Tracking – https://uk.flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/

Raspberry PI SDR – https://learn.adafruit.com/freq-show-raspberry-pi-rtl-sdr-scanner

Other Project – G0HWC – http://www.g0hwc.com/raspberry-pi-ham-radio.html

Make Magazine: http://makezine.com/

Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast: http://lhspodcast.info/

Python Training Video: https://youtu.be/tKTZoB2Vjuk

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Title: Episode 43 is tremendous!

Reviewer name: cb_abq

Country: USA

Date: January 13, 2016

Rating:

Comment: Well done gentlemen! That is the most information delivered about microcontroller and embedded Linux systems related to ham radio, and other applications, that I have heard in any podcast, ever. This is great information to enable anyone, whether an EE, or just an interested consumer to build a project based on either of these closely related technologies. KJ6VU and KF7IJZ are really well informed and articulate on all things ham. Fantastic!

Ham Radio 360: 2016-Episode 42 Cale, George, Jeremy and more! Dec 29, 2015

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Happy New Year!

Welcome in to our New Years Show! (and thanks to our wives for giving us some time off during this busy season!)

Enjoy quite a Mashup of Differing Voices in this one-Thanks to Everyone for Dropping By! We even get interrupted by a Tornado Warning!

FLDigi Tutorial Video:

Big Year Ahead for the Show in 2016…thanks for listening!

73 Y’all

Cale/K4CDN

Ham Radio 360: CW for the Newbie w/KI4WFJ Episode 41 Dec 15, 2015

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In a first for the Fo Time Podcast, we have a guest in the studio. My friend and neighbor, Justin Hornby (KI4WJF), joins us to talk about learning Morse Code and getting it on the air.

Justin has been licensed for a while and had a love-hate relationship with CW until he finally decided to take it seriously. He shares with us his tips for learning the code and how he uses it to enhance his enjoyment of the hobby.

Tune in to this episode to learn from Justin’s experience and get motivated to take on the challenge of learning Morse Code.

From Justin:

http://lcwo.net/

free browser based teaching tool; uses Koch method and has plain text training; I use this now to practice on lunch at work or whenever I want to practice without a radio.

http://morsefusion.com/

free week long trial but normally $9.99 a month; this is what I used to really get through learning the characters and practicing; I highly recommend.

http://www.skccgroup.com/

what sets SKCC apart is it’s membership is free. Members are friendly and they have monthly scheduled activities that give a reason to get on and practice. Have morse elmer program for practice buddies and the sked page helps find contacts.

http://naqcc.info/

North America QRP CW Club; I also have joined the NAQCC and play in their contests and activities as well. Another friendly free club/group that has a lot of participation. Contests are laid back and fun; a great way to practice and improve your speed once on the air.

My kit radio: http://www.qrpkits.com/pfr3.html

Check Ebay or junk boxes at hamfests for straight keys–try to get one that is fully adjustable–bearings,spring force,gap; it makes all the difference in the ‘feel’ of the key; I use this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Classic-Oval-Speed-X-Telegraph-Key-c-1967-Nye-H15-682-New-/161911306817?hash=item25b2aa7a41:g:LzkAAOSw9mFWGtS1

The capacitive touch paddles I have I use sometimes is model P6:

http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/home.htm http://www.americanmorse.com/

A practice sidetone oscillator helps to get timing and feel for sending-just practice imitating sending good code you have listened to.; many radios can be setup to create the sidetone w/o transmitting for practicing; the IC-718 can do this

The ARRL W1AW practice transmissions are a good way to get used to listening to morse over the radio and practice decoding before jumping in making QSOs. There’s a big change between listening to practice code on the computer and dealing with QRM and QSB!! Also, all the files, text and mp3 are available on the website so you can listen, decode, and check your work w/o having to stick to the broadcast schedule or have a radio handy.

http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule

73, K4CDN

Ham Radio 360: Noise Blankers-Let’s Laugh and Learn. Ham Radio Satire Dec 01, 2015

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Ham Radio Satire?

In Episode 40, we have a special guest from Ham Radio’s favorite satirical group, the Noise Blankers. Kevin (K5KVN) and Andy (K5PO) join us to talk about their passion for the hobby, what motivates them, and how they’re more than just a club – they’re a radio support group. As professional communicators by day and ham radio satirical monsters by night (and whenever they meet and eat at the Golden Corral), these guys give us a reason to smile and laugh at ourselves. But it’s not all fun and games – they’re also dedicated to growing and promoting the hobby of amateur radio. Tune in and enjoy the show, and don’t forget to check out their websites!

Our Mission Statement:

Do radio stuff.
Have fun doing it.
Show people just how fun it is.

HamHijinks.com

NoiseBlankers.com

@W5RP

Thanks For Listening!,

73 Yall, K4CDN

Ham Radio 360: Shopping List Show Nov 17, 2015

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Ham Radio Shopping List

Welcome to the Other Ham Radio Podcast! With Christmas in sight and Black Friday rapidly approaching, Fo Time brings you another Shopping List Show for the Amateur Radio Operator!

George and Jeremy drop by to help sift through the chaff as we explore what and why to buy this year! From HF rigs to Station Accessories we cover it all!

Gifts under $100 ARRL handbook and CD ROM 49.95 Ham Radio Deluxe software99.95 Soldering station – Hakko FX888D or Weller WESD51 Hand tools – wire cutters, needle nose pliers, screwdrivers Digital multi-meter Raspberry PI 2 Model B 39.95 Raspberry PI Starter Pack 59.95 Membership in the ARRL & QST magazine subscription $39 CQ magazine subscription $37 100′ RG-8X or RG-213 coax $120 Bag of coax connectors – PL-259, RG8X and RG58 sleeves, N Bag of adapters – UHF to BNC to N <- great stocking stuffers Winkeyer kit – WKUSB-SMT $89

Anderson Power Pole Crimper $37

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all!

K4CDN

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Ham Radio and Business Travel with John, N7PUG.(Apartment Dweller Hints too!)

Also make sure you check out John’s Podcast ‘Wealthsteading’!

WINTER FIELD DAY!!! January 30-31 2016 make plans to participate now!

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Participate in Winter Field Day! January 30-31

Happy New Year!

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@W5RP

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