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**Ham Radio 360**

Exploring the Hobby in Every Direction

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**Ham Radio 360: APRS Rob Riggs from Mobilinkd feat: TNC2** Jan 28, 2015
Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Riggs, with the call sign WX9O, who is the founder of Mobilinkd LLC. Rob shares with us about his company and his passion for electronics and amateur radio.

Mobilinkd LLC produces digital communication tools for amateur radio enthusiasts, with a focus on APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System). Rob explains how Mobilinkd’s products allow amateur radio operators to connect their radios to their smartphones and other devices to share location and messaging information.

Rob also talks about his background in electronics and how he got interested in amateur radio. He shares some interesting stories about his experiences with radio communication in various parts of the world, including Africa and the Caribbean.

If you’re interested in the intersection of electronics and amateur radio, this episode is definitely worth a listen.

Introducing the Mobilinkd Bluetooth APRS TNC. With your radio, your Android phone and this TNC, you have everything you need to get started with APRS — all at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated APRS radio, and with a better user interface than any APRS HT on the market.

Why a Mobilinkd TNC?

A better user interface for mobile APRS than any existing APRS radio.

Low cost — much less expensive than existing purpose-built APRS gear.

Battery powered and Bluetooth connected — just one cable.

Excellent performance — tunable for optimum performance with your radio.

Both ready to go with minimal configuration and yet completely hackable for those hams that have to know how their gear works and improve it.

Mobilinkd Store–

Thanks to All the Listeners for your Great Questions!!!

APRSdroid

APRS.org

APRS.fi (Google Maps)

North Shore Radio Clu b (IL)

Moblinikd on Google+

@Mobilinkd on Twitter

Mobinkd Yahoo Group

XASTIR Software

the UV-3R+ as mentioned in show-less than $30!

**Ham Radio 360: EMCOMM Box part 2** Jan 14, 2015
Show notes

In this episode, a round table discussion on EMCOMM Boxes/Bags is featured with Jeremy-KF7IJZ, George-KJ6VU, and Cale-K4CDN. They cover topics such as boxes, bags, batteries, mindset, antennas, and considerations related to emergency communications. Listeners are encouraged to send in their questions and comments.

George’s KJ6VU Portable Station (PowerPoint)

George’s KJ6VU Portable Station in PDF

Here is Cale’s Big Box

Shelf Unit Inside the MTM SPUD7 box

Shelf Unit Without box…my shack for the first few years! Shown with Dual-Band and HF rigs

Howabout the ‘AK47’ Box?

the Venerable Plano 1612 Box

The Guts of the AK47 Box. Two ‘shelves’ that stack in the box.

Here’s the top shelf ‘flipped’ and ready to operate.

MTC Radio-the Fo Time Sponsor has these tripods in-stock!

$29.99! Get your antennas up!

More Ideas Here

Times Microwave Loss Calculator

There are tons of ways to haul your gear-or make it portable. Check out this Yahoo Image Search for further examples!

KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Ham Radio 360: A look back @ 2014 Dec 30, 2014

Show notes

Episode 16 is here, and it’s a Fo Time rewind of 2014. From Ep1 to Ep15, all the fun stuff is here.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

Thanks for liking and following us, along with reviewing the program on iTunes, Stitcher, tunein, etc…

Thanks For Listening and Supporting Fo Time!

Cale/K4CDN

**Ham Radio 360: EMCOMM-the Ham Radio HT Go Bag** Dec 16, 2014
Show notes

Merry Christmas!

As Mentioned: Pignology

George Z (KJ6VU) Invites you to visit the Bay-Net Yahoo Group and drops by this time to discuss EMCOMM/Go-Bags. We’ll start in on the ground floor with the HT Go-Bag.

The Ham Radio HT Go-Bag.

1. Radio Gear; Hams have lotsa stuff

2. Super Helpful Useful Stuff to have with you

The Bags:

Frisbee Golf anyone?

A Tackle Box!

Or a Mini-Deployment Bag

The Handi Talkie

Pick your Poison- HandiTalkie Webmall

Yes they are avail at MTCRadio.com

Drop In Dual Charger

Most Jedi like the Orange Para-cord

Roll-up J-pole by N9TAX

Roll-up J-pole by Ed Fong

Ext Speakers

Antenna Adapters

The Event/Companion Bag:

Not a complete list, more of a template.

Flashlight, Headlamps, Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools

First Aid, Rite in the Rain, Sharpies, etc….

First Aid!

Rite in the Rain

Don’t forget a Spare Charging Device for your cell!

KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Ham Radio 360: Programming Rigs & Ham Radio Code of Conduct Nov 18, 2014

Show notes

In Episode 13, KF5JNU (Gerald) returns to the Fo Time Podcast to talk about programming our radios. But before that, the host, K4CDN (Cale), takes a few minutes to discuss the ethics of amateur radio and operating procedures. He mentions the importance of following the DX Code of Conduct and encourages listeners to read the Amateur Radio Ethics and Operating Procedures document.

Gerald offers some practical advice on how to program our radios without relying on a cable, PC, or manual. He recommends software/resources such as CHIRP, RT Systems, and RepeaterBook. K4CDN also suggests listening to the ICQ Amateur Radio Podcast.

The episode ends with a thank you to those who reviewed the show on their podcast provider and a reminder to subscribe, review, and share the show.