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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 12 – Computers in the ham shack Nov 18, 2008
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Podcast Number 12 – Podcast ver. 12.1 – November 18 2008 (19.0 MB, runtime 20:47)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss computers in the ham shack. A computer in the ham shack doesn’t have to be a super computer. We discuss Mac versus PC, Windows versus Linux and Desktop versus Laptop and a lot more. Don’t forget to visit Linux in the HAM Shack, a new podcast from Richard KB5JBV.

Our news segment includes information about the WorldRadio acquisition by CQ Magazine.

Our fellow amateur is Pat Rundall, N0HR. Pat is the owner of N0HR.com and the useful Ham Radio Toolbar among other things. Please visit and bookmark his website at www.n0hr.com

Want to be added to our mailing list? Please use the contact form and select “Add me to mailing list” in the dropdown menu. The mailing list is only used to communicate podcast news. For example, I usually send an email when a new podcast has been uploaded. I WILL NOT SPAM you or distribute your email address to outside parties. NEVER!!!!

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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iTunes — PARP 12 – Computers in the ham shack Nov 18, 2008
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Podcast Number 12 – Podcast ver. 12.1 – November 18 2008 (19.0 MB, runtime 20:47)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss computers in the ham shack. A computer in the ham shack doesn’t have to be a super computer. We discuss Mac versus PC, Windows versus Linux and Desktop versus Laptop and a lot more. Don’t forget to visit Linux in the HAM Shack, a new podcast from Richard KB5JBV.

Our news segment includes information about the WorldRadio acquisition by CQ Magazine.

Our fellow amateur is Pat Rundall, N0HR. Pat is the owner of N0HR.com and the useful Ham Radio Toolbar among other things. Please visit and bookmark his website at www.n0hr.com

Want to be added to our mailing list? Please use the contact form and select “Add me to mailing list” in the dropdown menu. The mailing list is only used to communicate podcast news. For example, I usually send an email when a new podcast has been uploaded. I WILL NOT SPAM you or distribute your email address to outside parties. NEVER!!!!

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 11 – The importance of the Elmer Oct 12, 2008
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Podcast Number 11 – Podcast ver. 11.1 – October 12 2008 (14.4 MB, runtime 15:45)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we quickly review episodes 1 – 10. We also discuss the importance of the Amateur Radio Elmer.

Our fellow amateur is Chris Matthieu, N7ICE. Chris is the owner and developer of 73s.org. The 73s.org website is a ham radio social networking site that is tightly integrated with Twitter.

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iTunes — PARP 11 – The importance of the Elmer Oct 12, 2008
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Podcast Number 11 – Podcast ver. 11.1 – October 12 2008 (14.4 MB, runtime 15:45)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we quickly review episodes 1 – 10. We also discuss the importance of the Amateur Radio Elmer.

Our fellow amateur is Chris Matthieu, N7ICE. Chris is the owner and developer of 73s.org. The 73s.org website is a ham radio social networking site that is tightly integrated with Twitter.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 10 – Your first ham shack Sep 07, 2008
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Podcast Number 10 – Podcast ver. 10.1 – September 7 2008 (15.3 MB, runtime 16:44)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss your first ham shack. Topics such as location, power, grounding, lighting are discussed. A few links for information on station grounds and RF grounds are: http://www.hamuniverse.com/grounding.html and http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/2775/gndsys.html

Our Fellow Amateur this time is Ben Jackson, N1WBV. Ben is active on AO-51 on weekend passes over the US. He’s also active on SSB, PSK31 and SSTV on 20m. Ben is the owner of a website called HamTwits. The website can be found at www.hamtwits.com. HamTwits is a directory of all amateurs who are active on the Twitter social networking website.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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iTunes — PARP 10 – Your first ham shack Sep 07, 2008
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Podcast Number 10 – Podcast ver. 10.1 – September 7 2008 (15.3 MB, runtime 16:44)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss your first ham shack. Topics such as location, power, grounding, lighting are discussed. A few links for information on station grounds and RF grounds are: http://www.hamuniverse.com/grounding.html and http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/2775/gndsys.html

Our Fellow Amateur this time is Ben Jackson, N1WBV. Ben is active on AO-51 on weekend passes over the US. He’s also active on SSB, PSK31 and SSTV on 20m. Ben is the owner of a website called HamTwits. The website can be found at www.hamtwits.com. HamTwits is a directory of all amateurs who are active on the Twitter social networking website.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — Special – Hurricane Gustav Aug 31, 2008
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Special Edition Podcast – Hurricane Gustav – August 31 2008 (1.54 MB, runtime 1:41)
A special episode. Keeping everyone in the path of Gustav in our thoughts and prayers. Episode 10 will be available in the very near future.

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iTunes — Special – Hurricane Gustav Aug 31, 2008
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Special Edition Podcast – Hurricane Gustav – August 31 2008 (1.54 MB, runtime 1:41)
A special episode. Keeping everyone in the path of Gustav in our thoughts and prayers. Episode 10 will be available in the very near future.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 9 – Your first antenna Aug 17, 2008
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Podcast Number 9 – Podcast ver. 9.1 – August 17 2008 (27.7 MB, runtime 30:16)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss your first antenna and discuss antenna setups for antenna restricted neighborhoods. A few links of interest for stealth antennas are http://www.eham.net/articles/11473 and http://www.dxengineering.com/pdf/flagpole_antenna.pdf. I’ve also used with much success the Buddipole antenna. We wrap the section with a brief mention about mobile antennas. Please visit Alan K0BG website for EVERYTHING there is to know about mobile setups. Next time on the PARP, we’ll continue our multipart discussion and the subject will be the ham shack.

During the Podcast News segment I share with you the Ready.gov National Preparedness Month information. You can find more about this program and access the Ready Kids portion for interactive fun at www.ready.gov.

Our Fellow Amateur this time is Randy Hall, K7AGE. Randy has produced over 40 Youtube videos ranging from ham shack chats to complete “how to” programs on working satellites and PSK-31. Please visit and bookmark Randy’s Youtube channel page at www.youtube.com/k7age

The ham adventures segment talks about my participation in the Colorado 14’er event. More info can be found at www.14er.org. Including this QST article from October 2005.

Want to be added to our mailing list? Please use the contact form and select “Add me to mailing list” in the dropdown menu. The mailing list is only used to communicate podcast news. For example, I usually send an email when a new podcast has been uploaded. I WILL NOT SPAM you or distribute your email address to outside parties. NEVER!!!!

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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iTunes — PARP 9 – Your first antenna Aug 17, 2008
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Podcast Number 9 – Podcast ver. 9.1 – August 17 2008 (27.7 MB, runtime 30:16)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss your first antenna and discuss antenna setups for antenna restricted neighborhoods. A few links of interest for stealth antennas are http://www.eham.net/articles/11473 and http://www.dxengineering.com/pdf/flagpole_antenna.pdf. I’ve also used with much success the Buddipole antenna. We wrap the section with a brief mention about mobile antennas. Please visit Alan K0BG website for EVERYTHING there is to know about mobile setups. Next time on the PARP, we’ll continue our multipart discussion and the subject will be the ham shack.

During the Podcast News segment I share with you the Ready.gov National Preparedness Month information. You can find more about this program and access the Ready Kids portion for interactive fun at www.ready.gov.

Our Fellow Amateur this time is Randy Hall, K7AGE. Randy has produced over 40 Youtube videos ranging from ham shack chats to complete “how to” programs on working satellites and PSK-31. Please visit and bookmark Randy’s Youtube channel page at www.youtube.com/k7age

The ham adventures segment talks about my participation in the Colorado 14’er event. More info can be found at www.14er.org. Including this QST article from October 2005.

Want to be added to our mailing list? Please use the contact form and select “Add me to mailing list” in the dropdown menu. The mailing list is only used to communicate podcast news. For example, I usually send an email when a new podcast has been uploaded. I WILL NOT SPAM you or distribute your email address to outside parties. NEVER!!!!

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 8 – Your first QSO Aug 04, 2008
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Podcast Number 8 – Podcast ver. 8.1 – August 4 2008 (23.1 MB, runtime 25:18)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss the first QSO and provide tips and techniques to help avoid “mic freight”. A helpful repeater etiquette guide by David Pifer, N9YNF will help the newly licensed master working QSO’s on local repeaters. Next time on the PARP, we’ll continue our multipart discussion and the subject will be antennas.

Welcome new listeners from Tasmania and Australia who are listening through Spectrum Tasmania. Spectrum Tasmania is operated by Tony, VK7AX. The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast can be heard alternating Tuesdays. Please visit the Spectrum Tasmania website for further information.

During the new “Our Fellow Amateurs” segment, we introduce Dominic Smith, M0BLF. Dominic is currently on DXpedition to Grimsey Island in Iceland. You can visit Dominic’s website here. Dominic also has a Youtube channel where he provides almost weekly blog updates. Make sure you check his Youtube channel after he returns from DXpedition to view his daily updates documenting the experience.

Our featured website segment is on The Resonate Frequency Podcast. The RF Podcast is produced and hosted by Richard Bailey, KB5JBV of Balch Springs, Texas. You can visit Richard’s podcast website here. We love to feature new podcasts and blogs here on The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. If you have an amateur radio related podcast or blog you would like to have featured, please use the contact form and let us know.

Want to be added to our mailing list? Please use the contact form and select “Add me to mailing list” in the dropdown menu. The mailing list is only used to communicate podcast news. For example, I usually send an email when a new podcast has been uploaded. I WILL NOT SPAM you or distribute your email address to outside parties. NEVER!!!!

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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iTunes — PARP 8 – Your first QSO Aug 04, 2008
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Podcast Number 8 – Podcast ver. 8.1 – August 4 2008 (23.1 MB, runtime 25:18)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. In this episode we discuss the first QSO and provide tips and techniques to help avoid “mic freight”. A helpful repeater etiquette guide by David Pifer, N9YNF will help the newly licensed master working QSO’s on local repeaters. Next time on the PARP, we’ll continue our multipart discussion and the subject will be antennas.

Welcome new listeners from Tasmania and Australia who are listening through Spectrum Tasmania. Spectrum Tasmania is operated by Tony, VK7AX. The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast can be heard alternating Tuesdays. Please visit the Spectrum Tasmania website for further information.

During the new “Our Fellow Amateurs” segment, we introduce Dominic Smith, M0BLF. Dominic is currently on DXpedition to Grimsey Island in Iceland. You can visit Dominic’s website here. Dominic also has a Youtube channel where he provides almost weekly blog updates. Make sure you check his Youtube channel after he returns from DXpedition to view his daily updates documenting the experience.

Our featured website segment is on The Resonate Frequency Podcast. The RF Podcast is produced and hosted by Richard Bailey, KB5JBV of Balch Springs, Texas. You can visit Richard’s podcast website here. We love to feature new podcasts and blogs here on The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. If you have an amateur radio related podcast or blog you would like to have featured, please use the contact form and let us know.

Want to be added to our mailing list? Please use the contact form and select “Add me to mailing list” in the dropdown menu. The mailing list is only used to communicate podcast news. For example, I usually send an email when a new podcast has been uploaded. I WILL NOT SPAM you or distribute your email address to outside parties. NEVER!!!!

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 7 – Your first radio Jul 20, 2008
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Podcast Number 7 – Podcast ver. 7.1 – July 20 2008 (23.3 MB, runtime 25:29)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on various types of transceivers that could be used as a newly licensed hams first rig. I talk about the hand-held type of transceiver along with mobile and base station types as well. Don’t forget about the vendor list I introduced last time in episode 6. This list can be found here. Also don’t forget to check out my YouTube videos on how to make a tigertail counterpoise for your hand-held radio.

During our news segment I share with you a new Dateline Presents episode airing on MSNBC on Monday, 21 July. More can be found here on the MSNBC website.

I also introduce a brand new segment to the podcast called Our Fellow Amateurs. This new segment will showcase some of our fellow amateurs making a difference in our communities. This weeks featured amateur is WR1TX, Warren Rowe in Temple, Texas. Warren’s website can be found at http://www.wr1tx.net/.

Our featured website segment for episode 7 includes a little music for your listening pleasure. The Ham Band has granted me permission to include one of their songs from their “Seek You” CD. The song is titled Monday Evening Greyline. Please visit their websites http://www.hamband.com/ and http://www.oz5e.com/html/the_ham_band.html Please also check out the YouTube video of The Ham Band performing Join Us on the Airwaves

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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iTunes — PARP 7 – Your first radio Jul 20, 2008
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Podcast Number 7 – Podcast ver. 7.1 – July 20 2008 (23.3 MB, runtime 25:29)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on various types of transceivers that could be used as a newly licensed hams first rig. I talk about the hand-held type of transceiver along with mobile and base station types as well. Don’t forget about the vendor list I introduced last time in episode 6. This list can be found here. Also don’t forget to check out my YouTube videos on how to make a tigertail counterpoise for your hand-held radio.

During our news segment I share with you a new Dateline Presents episode airing on MSNBC on Monday, 21 July. More can be found here on the MSNBC website.

I also introduce a brand new segment to the podcast called Our Fellow Amateurs. This new segment will showcase some of our fellow amateurs making a difference in our communities. This weeks featured amateur is WR1TX, Warren Rowe in Temple, Texas. Warren’s website can be found at http://www.wr1tx.net/.

Our featured website segment for episode 7 includes a little music for your listening pleasure. The Ham Band has granted me permission to include one of their songs from their “Seek You” CD. The song is titled Monday Evening Greyline. Please visit their websites http://www.hamband.com/ and http://www.oz5e.com/html/the_ham_band.html Please also check out the YouTube video of The Ham Band performing Join Us on the Airwaves

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 6 – What you need to know before your first radio purchase Jul 06, 2008
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Podcast Number 6 – Podcast ver. 6.1 – July 6 2008 (22.1 MB, runtime 24:10)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on what you should know before purchasing your first radio. I discuss the options of purchasing new versus used equipment and provide a list of possible dealers to aid you in your first purchases. I have compiled a list of vendors available here.

During our news segment we provide information on the Radio Shack 13.8V DC power supply recall. Complete details can be found on Radio Shacks webpage located at www.radioshack.com/recall

Our featured website segment features a new call sign lookup website called Callook. The site was developed and is operated by Joshua Dick, KB1QAB. The website URL is http://callook.info/

Finally I provide details on my first Field Day as a licensed amateur. You can view photos of the event on my blog page.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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iTunes — PARP 6 – What you need to know before your first radio purchase Jul 06, 2008
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Podcast Number 6 – Podcast ver. 6.1 – July 6 2008 (22.1 MB, runtime 24:10)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on what you should know before purchasing your first radio. I discuss the options of purchasing new versus used equipment and provide a list of possible dealers to aid you in your first purchases. I have compiled a list of vendors available here.

During our news segment we provide information on the Radio Shack 13.8V DC power supply recall. Complete details can be found on Radio Shacks webpage located at www.radioshack.com/recall

Our featured website segment features a new call sign lookup website called Callook. The site was developed and is operated by Joshua Dick, KB1QAB. The website URL is http://callook.info/

Finally I provide details on my first Field Day as a licensed amateur. You can view photos of the event on my blog page.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 5 – How to find a VE testing session Jun 15, 2008
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Podcast Number 5 – Podcast ver. 5.1 – June 15 2008 (16.5 MB, runtime 18:01)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on how to find a testing location and what you need to bring with you. This is a test….This is only a test.

During our news segment we announce “We Do That” with Amateur Radio! This is the third ARRL Public Relations campaign. More info can be found on the ARRL website or at http://www.hello-radio.org/wedothat/

Our featured website segment showcases an article written by Cal K0DXC. Cal is a general class operator and has been licensed for 3 years. Believe it or not…..Cal is 13 years old. Cal is certainly the future of amateur radio. Read Cal’s article on contesting here. Visit Cal’s website www.k0dxc.9f.com. Please sign his guestbook and tell him you’ve heard about him on The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

Schedule Alert – Due to the 2008 ARRL Field Day and the US Independence Day Holiday, episode number 6 will be available in mid-July.

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iTunes — PARP 5 – How to find a VE testing session Jun 15, 2008
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Podcast Number 5 – Podcast ver. 5.1 – June 15 2008 (16.5 MB, runtime 18:01)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on how to find a testing location and what you need to bring with you. This is a test….This is only a test.

During our news segment we announce “We Do That” with Amateur Radio! This is the third ARRL Public Relations campaign. More info can be found on the ARRL website or at http://www.hello-radio.org/wedothat/

Our featured website segment showcases an article written by Cal K0DXC. Cal is a general class operator and has been licensed for 3 years. Believe it or not…..Cal is 13 years old. Cal is certainly the future of amateur radio. Read Cal’s article on contesting here. Visit Cal’s website www.k0dxc.9f.com. Please sign his guestbook and tell him you’ve heard about him on The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

Schedule Alert – Due to the 2008 ARRL Field Day and the US Independence Day Holiday, episode number 6 will be available in mid-July.

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Zune Podcast Subscribe — PARP 4 – How to prepare for the amateur radio exam Jun 01, 2008
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The Fourth Podcast – Podcast ver. 4.1 – June 1 2008 (16.0 MB, runtime 17:34)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on how to prepare for the amateur radio examination. We discuss the self-study method, classroom method and Elmer method.

During our news segment we announce that June is National Simplex Month. National Simplex month is sponsored by the Simplex Preservation Society. You can learn more about National Simplex Month by visiting this website http://www.73sps.com/

Our featured website segment showcases the ARRL website. We have mentioned the ARRL several times during both this podcast and previous episodes. The ARRL website can be found at www.arrl.org.

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iTunes — PARP 4 – How to prepare for the amateur radio exam Jun 01, 2008
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The Fourth Podcast – Podcast ver. 4.1 – June 1 2008 (16.0 MB, runtime 17:34)
This episode contains the continuation of a multipart feature about amateur radio. We continue the discussion and provide information on how to prepare for the amateur radio examination. We discuss the self-study method, classroom method and Elmer method.

During our news segment we announce that June is National Simplex Month. National Simplex month is sponsored by the Simplex Preservation Society. You can learn more about National Simplex Month by visiting this website http://www.73sps.com/

Our featured website segment showcases the ARRL website. We have mentioned the ARRL several times during both this podcast and previous episodes. The ARRL website can be found at www.arrl.org.

All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK.

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