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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

This 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.

Copyright: ©2016-2022 Ham Radio Workbench All Rights Reserved.

Latest Episodes:

HRWB106-New Packet Radio Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

David KI6ZHD and Ed W6ELA join George to talk about New Packet Radio, a new digital radio protocol that supports two-way IP traffic designed to be in service of extending various Amateur Radio networks like HSMM, Ham Net, and AREDN.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/new-packet-radio

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Ham Clock - https://dl1gkk.com/ham-clock-raspberry-pi/ https://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/HamClock/

What is New Packet Radio? - https://hackaday.io/project/164092-npr-new-packet-radio

New Packet Radio - https://groups.io/g/New-Packet-Radio/topics

HRWB105-ARRL Field Day 2020 Jun 16, 2020

Show notes

John Jacobs W7DBO of the Field Radio Podcast and Rod Hardman VA3ON of Canada join us to talk about Field Day in the time of Pandemic. The League has made adjustments to the ruleset to allow for more scored participation from our home stations. Hams are also being creative and exploring creative ways to participate.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/arrl-field-day-2020

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - @hamworkbench https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact Us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister DMR Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

PCB design workshop via Zoom

Topic: Ham Radio Workbench PCB Tutorial

Time: Jun 20, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting - https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77430076765?pwd=WGcvUjY5a3ZMWmx3d2hrbzRCMjBJUT09

Meeting ID: 774 3007 6765

Password: pcb

New Packet Radio - https://hackaday.io/project/164092-npr-new-packet-radio

Raising Electronics racks and shelves - https://risingracks.com/

Magnetic Loop Calculator - http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small-transmitting-loop-antenna-calculator.aspx

RPi 4 USB Mass Storage Boot Beta - https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=277007

ARRL Field Day 2020 Rules - http://www.arrl.org/news/field-day-2020-a-time-to-adapt

http://www.arrl.org/news/temporary-rule-waivers-announced-for-2020-arrl-field-day

1940 Field day - something to learn from in for 2020 - https://onetuberadio.com/2020/06/10/field-day-1940-and-field-day-2020/

Stuart KB1HQS portable operating on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkFZt2bfUZ-w3xNxUANFVw

Chameleon MPAS Antenna System - https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-mpas-modular-portable-antenna-system-20

SainSmart TS100 Style 12V Soldering Iron - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0183RJIUE/

Fuel and Water Containers (Shameless Canadian Plug) Sceptre Military Fuel Containers - https://scepter.com/products/military-products/

MFC Wrench - https://jagmte.com/products/scepter-mfc-wrench

MFC Spout - https://scepter.com/products/military-products/military-accessories/military-fuel-can-spout-3-4-19-mm-04856/

HRWB104-Remote Station Control Jun 02, 2020

Show notes

Mike Walker VA3MW is back to deep dive on building the ultimate remote shack control solution.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/Remote-Station-Control

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - @hamworkbench https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact Us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister DMR Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Mike's Rotor controller - http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d89.html and https://blog.radioartisan.com/yaesu-rotator-computer-serial-interface/

Field Day 2020 update - http://www.arrl.org/news/temporary-rule-waivers-announced-for-2020-arrl-field-day

Flex Radio Remote Operating Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ws9gLZHBU

HRWB103-Bill Meara from the SolderSmoke Podcast May 19, 2020

Show notes

Bill Meara N2CQR from the SolderSmoke Podcast is in to talk about adventures in homebrew and the history of SolderSmoke.

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

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BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Email: workbench@hamradioworkbench.com

PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/Bill-Meara-from-the-SolderSmoke-Podcast

SolderSmoke Podcast - http://www.soldersmoke.com/

SolderSmoke Blog - http://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/

SolderSmoke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20TcdWSSFliMhg3k2A1a5w

Global Adventures in Wireless Electronics - https://www.amazon.com/SolderSmoke-Global-Adventures-Wireless-Electronics-ebook/dp/B004V9FIVW

Michigan Might Mite DIY QRP Project - https://qrpguys.com/mmm-40m-transmitter

HRWB102-Remote Ham Radio License Exams and Remote Field Day May 05, 2020

Show notes

Marcel Stieber AI6MS and Vince D'Eon VE6LK join to talk about administering remote ham license exams in the US and Canada during COVID-19. Rod Hardman VA3ON joins to talk about remote Field Day operations.

PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/Remote-Ham-Radio-License-Exams-and-Remote-Field-Day

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Digilent Analog Discovery HRWB bundle code: ham radio workbench 2020 - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/

Marcel's Workbench

Vince's Workbench

http://w8bh.net/MorseTutor1.pdf
https://caig.com/deoxit-d-series/
Repurposed retractor https://www.xsscuba.com/accessories/console-retractor
ATMEGA32U4 Beetle Dev Board https://alexnld.com/product/geekcreit-beetle-usb-atmega32u4-mini-development-board-5v-dc-for-arduino-leonardo-r3/
https://twitter.com/vincedeon
http://www.ve6lk.com
http://www.fars.ca

Marcel

https://blog.hamstudy.org/2020/04/fully-remote-amateur-radio-license-exam-administration/
https://hamstudy.org/sessions
https://glaarg.org/remote-sessions
March 26, 2020 first Fully-Remote Exam Session in the US from W5YI - Richard batemann KD7BBC
- http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/march/usa-conducts-first-all-online-ham-radio-exam.htm
Anchorage VEC Proctored Remote Exams https://kl7aa.org/vec/remote-testing/

http://www.arrl.org/field-day

http://www.arrl.org/news/field-day-2020-a-time-to-adapt

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2020/Creative%20Approaches%20to%20Field%20Day%202020.pdf

Vince's "Field Day 2013"

http://ve6lk.com/home/how-field-day-became-a-reality-the-story-of-the-high-river-flood-of-2013/

http://ve6lk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2013-FARS-FD-entry_Page_1.jpg

https://www.flexradio.com/flex-6600/

http://www.remoterig.com/wp/

https://www.ui.com/products/#airmax

CW Ops https://cwops.org/

HRWB101 - And Now for Something Completely Different Apr 21, 2020

Show notes

Mike Walker VA3MW from Flex Radio joins us as we welcome Flex Radio as our latest sponsor. We spend time catching up on projects, and share some news about the next 100 episodes.

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Genesun discount code - HAM10OFF - https://sunforgellc.com/genasun/

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/and-now-for-something-completely-different

We welcome our new sponsor, Flex Radio - https://www.flexradio.com/

Flex Radio and Raytheon announcement - https://www.flexradio.com/flexradio-announces-strategic-partnership-with-raytheon/

Flex Radio and Remote Operating Episode - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/flex-radio-and-remote-operating-updates

JDY-40 Data Radios - https://usa.banggood.com/JDY-40-2_4G-Wireless-Serial-Port-Transmission-And-Transceiver-Integrated-Remote-Communication-Module-p-1323988.html?gmcCountry=CA&createTmp=1&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc_bgs&utm_content=haosen&utm_campaign=ssc-cag-en-0214&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyur0BRDcARIsAEt86IAOhencyTuo3qvFgBFleafabBtuiSR5WlYV6AQ9i7afF4XLvoh1muwaAnW5EALw_wcB&cur_warehouse=CN

PackTenna presentation for the Foothill Amateur Radio Society last night by skype - http://www.bay-net.org/resources.html

Vero VGC VR-N7500 Headless App Controlled Radio - http://www.randl.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=75121&osCsid=0g33e30fj1bih1s6drrupfqnm7

Anytone ATD-578UV III Pro - http://www.randl.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=75030&osCsid=0g33e30fj1bih1s6drrupfqnm7

Anytone ATD-578UV III Pro Technical Deep Dive - http://members.optuszoo.com.au/jason.reilly1/578mods.htm

HRWB100 - Century Club Apr 07, 2020

Show notes

HRWB joins the Ham Radio media Century Club! We're joined by Brittany, Smitty, Rod, Kenneth, and Nick to celebrate the 100th episode of HRWB!

PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/Century-Club

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

YouTube Live Stream - https://youtu.be/owBoGf8r4Xw

HRWB099-BayCon 2020 Part 2 Mar 31, 2020

Show notes

More from BayCon 2020! Mike Lavelle K6ML talks about his 122 GHz microwave radio and record setting contact. Jim Eagleson WB6JNN speaks on weak signal VHF operating. Finally, Joel Wilhite KD6W talks Digital Amateur TV.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2020-part-2

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

K6ML Presentation from 2020 - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/122_ghz_radio_k6ml.pdf

K6ML Presentation from 2018 - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/k6ml-122ghzradio-baycon2018.pdf

WB6JNN Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/vhf_weak_signal_wb6jnn.pdf

KD6W Presentation - http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/digital_amateur_tv_kd6w.pdf

KD6W QSO Today interview - https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/kd6w

HRWB098-More Microwave Radio Mar 10, 2020

Show notes

Wayne Yoshida KH6WZ , long-time friend of George, stops by to talk about microwave radio and contesting.

PERMALINK- https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/more-microwave-radio

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Genasun Discount Code - HAM10OFF

Wayne Yoshida KH6WZ - https://wayne-yoshida-kh6wz.com/

YouTube: youtube.com/user/KH6WZ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynetyoshida/

Blog: https://wayne-yoshida-kh6wz.com/

beBee: bebee.com/bee/wayne-yoshida

Featured on a Jeri Ellsworth (AI6TK) video at Maker Faire Bay Area 2019 (the last Bay Area MF): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77x-Q6dmmZs

RobotDyn Black Pill STM32 ARM M4 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SLHVNW

Palomar Engineers Mix 31 Ferrite - https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-products/ferrite-beads/Mix-31-c24443738

Info on ferrite cores - http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/chokes/

Jeremy's new Synth workstation design - https://twitter.com/KF7IJZ/status/1230678192802926592/photo/1

Autodesk Fusion 360 FREE for hobbyists - https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-design-validate/is-fusion-360-free-indefinitely-if-your-a-hobbyist/td-p/6280628

Daisy Audio Development Platform - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/electro-smith/daisy-an-embedded-platform-for-music

Pure Data Multimedia Visual Programming Language - https://puredata.info/

Shapeoko - https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/

San Bernardino Microwave Society: http://www.ham-radio.com/sbms/

The World Above 1000 MHz: http://www.g3pho.org.uk/

North Texas Microwave Society: http://www.ntms.org/

50 MHz and Up Group: http://www.50mhzandup.org/

Down East Microwave - https://www.downeastmicrowave.com/

DB6NT Microwave Products - http://www.db6nt.de/en/home.html

Microwave Contesting in flat lands - http://km0t.com/

What a microwave rig looks like - https://wayneyoshidakh6wz.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/not-for-leftoversfor-mud2007.pdf

HRWB097 - BayCon 2020 Parachute Mobile and Everything About Lithium Batteries Feb 25, 2020

Show notes

It's time for BayCon 2020! This week we feature Rob Fenn KC6TYD talking about Parachute Mobile and Marcel Streiber AI6MS speaking about lithium batteries.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/BayCon-2020-Part-1

Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench

Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact

Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/

BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/

Save 10% on Genasun Products - HAM10OFF

BayCon 2020 Presentations - http://www.bay-net.org/resources.html

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