Ham Radio 360

Field Day 2016 is upon us! Every year Amateurs from all over These United States and Canada spend the 4th weekend of June operating their radios in an effort to hone the craft! Sean, KX9X, Media and Public Relations Manager for the ARRL comes by to share the Leagues Perspective of the event as well as some tips and tricks to make this Field Day one to remember. Following Sean; Jeremy and George come in to discuss the plans they are making for FD2016!  Jeremy has a secret, George is planning on playing with Bay-Net and I will be operating with my local club as well. @ARRL_PR on Twitter ARRL Field Day Home page ARRL Field Day Locator Bay-Net FD2014 KF7IJZ FD2014 *yep, in the intro-I said it wrong, it's the American Radio Relay League (not amateur).  I'm sure it has noting to do with my dyslexia* your transparent host Cale KX2 News: Nick, N3WG, a former guest on the show, and friend from the Bay-Net Group recently posted a Pignology update for all you KX2 Owners: Find it Here on Youtube Don't Miss

I've owned a DMR radio for about 6 months now.  I've not made one contact with it!  I even loaned it to a friend to see if he could unlock the magic, no dice. While at Dayton, I met Rick Zach K1RJZ at the DMR-MARC booth early one morning and began asking questions about DMR.  I soon knew that I needed to have Rick on the show to help demystify this new-fangled radio technology and help get me on the air! DMR or Digital Mobile Radio is one of the hottest things happening in the Ham Radio Hobby right now.  Commercial success of the mode has driven down the prices and made it accessible to the Amateur Radio hobbyist.  Join us to learn how this exciting mode is quickly becoming a game changer! DMR-MARC is an all volunteer organization that has been tasked with keeping DMR in order for the community.  If you are interested in getting on the air with DMR, DMR-MARC should be one of your first stops! “  Rick, K1RJZ got back to us with a mispronunciation that he’d like to correct.  The multi format DMR networking

Whew!  What'a Weekend!!!!  Many, many thanks to you for getting us to #Hamvention 2016! After a night of less than 1.5 hours sleep, our 2nd day at Hamvention was a Whirlwind!  A great number of listeners stopped by and George sold a load of his Packtenna Minis! We close out our weekend together with a round-up chat and then it's onto the Interview Segments.  I hope you enjoy these shows as we strive to help you 'hear' what you missed!   Links as mentioned in the show: Airspy - Airspy Mini SDR KB1HQS -NPOTA Activator (Tallest man at Hamvention) Connect Systems - CSI/DMR Vibroplex - CW Keys and more Linux in the Hamshack - Russ-K5TUX (I love this show!) Expert Electronics - SDR MB1 Transceiver Apache Labs - ANAN SDR Wireless Holdings  - DV4Mini Bridgecom Systems - 220 Repeaters/HT/Mobile iPortable - Portable Rack Mount Systems Yaesu - FT891 (is NOT a 857 replacement!) TAPR - Steve Bible Thanks for listening to our adventures!  

#hv2016live If someone would have told me 12 months ago that I'd be in Dayton right now, I would have laughed them off the radio! But, here I am, and boy what a day it has been.  I entered the Ball Arena around 10am and the WOW kicked in!  I have to admit I haven't see much of the show at all!  I did, though, meet a TON of folks who knew me and were excited about the show.  Did I mention I finally got to meet my Co-host of the program for the very first time?   We have compiled a ton of interviews ans such for your listening pleasure!   Links from Vendors in this show: N7PUG- Wealthsteading Podcast Main Trading Company-MTCRadio.com Begali Keys-CW Keys and Paddles ICOM America- IC7300 BHI Noise Cancelling - Here Pro-Audio Engineering - KX3 Heatsink Gordon West WB6NOA Alex Loop Antennas WG0AT Steve DV-Mega D-Star/DMR QuickSilver Radio - Hammo Can ten-tec - Here HamSource - Ham Parts/accessories Bioenno Power - Lightweight Batteries

Here's our first Dayton Hamvention update! This morning (5-19-16) Eric (WA6HHQ) kicked off the  FDIM (Four Days in May) with the Keynote address and the official introduction of the New Elecraft KX2. Immediately following the presentation, Eric sat down with our very own George (KJ6VU) to give the HR360 audience a first peek into the KX2.   Eric from Elecraft (WA6HHQ)   In addition to the Elecraft KX2 Intro, George also was able to get some information about the Elecraft K-Pod!  Following that is a recording of this mornings FDIM Keynote from Eric (WA6HHQ). Inside the KX2! A big Thank You to Eric (WA6HHQ) and Elecraft for keeping the Ham Radio Hobby exciting!   73 Y'all K4CDN Make sure to follow us on Twitter for all the Breaking News Updates along with cool stuff we find along the way!   @hamradio360 @KF7IJZ @KJ6VU See us in Dayton at BA406

Ham Radio: All Roads Lead to Dayton. Episode 52.  In just 3 days I will attend my first ever #Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio.  The Godfather of all Hamfest is said to be the 'one every ham must attend as least once'.  Now I'm going, and it's all thanks to you! What literally seemed like a Futuristic Pipe-Dream is fulfilling itself right before my eyes.  I can't say thank you enough for your generosity and support.  Additionally, we have sponsors that help keep this show going month after month.  In this show, we'll talk to them and learn what they are planning for their Dayton Experience this year.  We'll also announce a new sponsor, that you'll be familiar with for sure!   Packtenna, a George (KJ6VU) and Nick (N3WG) creation keeps getting better-and smaller!  The Brand-New Packtenna 'Mini' is available now online and at Hamvention.  George is up first to tell us about the 'Mini' and it's why a Portable-Operator needs one!  Packtenna is the Dayton Hamvention Booth Sponsor for the Ham Radio 360 Podcast.  Booth

Ham Radio 360: SDR (Software Defined Radio) My Buddies Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and Gerald (KF5JNU) are back together and this time they're taking us into the waters of SDR (Software Defined Radio) for the Amateur Radio Operator. SDR Radio is loved by some, yet misunderstood by most!  Like anything new, folks tend to steer clear thinking it's too complex or expensive.  In this show, Jeremy and Gerald break it down into digestible chunks that even Cale can understand!  From the $20 RTL-SDR Dongle as shown above, to the top of the line transceiver-the guys cover it ALL!   Geralds 'go to' SDR is the Airspy, and countless options are available for the hobbyist at differing levels of complexity and cost.  Listen in and determine where you'd like to get started in SDR! The ANAN  100B HF+6 Transceiver by Apache Labs is not just a listening device, it also is a Full-Power HF Transceiver! I really appreciate Jeremy and Gerald coming by and priming the SDR Pump, this has been a great launch for an Intensive Study on SDR!

Fo Time Podcast is now Ham Radio 360.  As fun as the name was (at first), I found myself always trying to explain what it meant.  Additionally, I felt it also worked to limit our potential audience.  In a long overdue move, we've re-branded the show to Ham Radio 360. New: Official Ham Radio 360 Logo Ham Radio is  a Fun Hobby!  In an effort to keep it Fun, we decided to do the 50th episode Live and with a Live Video Stream!  You'll quickly see why we do the show with Audio Only!  Live Radio/Video is always unpredictable and this show lived up to its' billing! Big Thanks to all of those who participated in the Reveal!  A great show of support was delivered and it was a ton of fun!  George also announced the winners of the Packtenna Mini Giveaways! Congrats to: 1.   KF6EFG John McGrath 2.  KE0HRB Todd Solomon 3.  KD4VA Kenneth Dahl Ham Radio 360 is Fo Time re-branded.  Same Great Content-Same Great Guest-Same Ham Radio Fun!  Your Podcast Player feed should auto-update with to new name.   Remember to p

Ham Radio: 10 Meters, Ten-Ten International Net with Keith, KR7RK   Like many of his contemporaries, Ketih Schlottman  was drawn to the Amateur Radio Hobby though Shortwave and CB Radios.  After obtaining his licenses Keith became active on HF and soon became a member of the 10-10 International Net.   Keith has served as the groups treasurer since 1994.   I have personally enjoyed operating 10 meters, and always wondered what the 10-10 International Net was.  Keith fills in all the blanks for us in Episode 49!  Listen in to learn what 10-10 is, why it exist, and how you too can participate! 10 meters is an equal opportunity band (28.0-29.7 MHz)!  From the newest rigs to an older Radio Shack mono-band; when 10m is Open-anyone can work it with most anything (wet noodles to modified CB antennas)!  *Technicians have voice privileges in the 10m band, and with Summer coming-now is the time to get ready for some 10m fun! Links: http://www.ten-ten.org A few other good resources for propagation, etc: Propnet 1

Ham Radio: Dayton Hamvention 2016   In a near Earth-Shattering turn of events, the way has been made for Cale to attend the Dayton Hamvention.  Now he needs your help in funding the trip (click photo below for more info).   Hamvention happens every year in May, in Dayton OH, and this year it begins on May 20th. Dayton Hamvention is THE Ham Radio Event in the US.  This time through we discuss the Hamvention, what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your wallet!  Veteran show attendees George and Jeremy help walk us through what you can do to have a great Hamvention experience!   Dayton Hamvention, May 20-22, 2016   Thanks for listening and sharing! 73 Y'all! Cale/K4CDN   There's George in 2012 (Micro-Controller)        

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   Remember to comment below-we'd like to connect with you! Retweet, Like and Share as well! Need More? ScannerMaster:    

Ham Radio: National Parks On The Air/SOTA with KB1HQS Stuart Thomas, KB1HQS, grew up a Ham's kid and decided he wanted to be a part of his dads hobby not too long ago.  An avid outdoors-man, Stuart enjoys hiking and portable operations.  He mixes those two with his NPOTA and SOTA activation's.   In this show, Stuart tells us all about the Ins and Outs of NPOTA! From the ARRL Website: Throughout 2016, Amateur Radio will be helping the National Park Service celebrate their 100th anniversary. Hams from across the country will activate NPS units, promote the National Park Service and showcase Amateur Radio to the public. Links: Main ARRL NPOTA Page: http://www.arrl.org/npota NPOTA Rules: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/On%20the%20Air/NPOTA/ARRL-NPOTA-Rules-V3.pdf Leader Board, Site Lookup, Site Registration: https://npota.arrl.org/index.php SOTA/NPOTA Overlays: http://www.spinmap.com/npota-sota/map.html My Personal NPOTA Page: http://preparedassociates.com/national-parks-air/ My NPOTA YouTube Videos: https://w

Ham Radio-Breaking Hobby Stereotypes with KD2GTM!   In her first ever podcast appearance, Sara Tibbetts stops by to chat about Ham Radio and Today's Youth.  Sara is currently an Electrical Engineering Student at RIT and an Active Ham Radio Op! Intrigued by her fellow students Ham Radio's, Sara decided to give it a go and got her ticket!  Little did she know that the DX bug bites quick and often.  Not one to let her operating position hold her back-Sara actively chases DX from her Apartment Building! 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 and Business Travel with  John, N7PUG. (Apartment Dweller Hints too!) Contest Winners Mentioned in the Show! John Pugliano, N7PUG, is a Licensed Amateur and Frequent Business Traveler (a great podcaster too!).  Not one to waste his evenings away from home in the hotel bar, John takes along his HF gear to provide entertainment and make contacts! In this program we discuss what to take and how to pack it for travel.  Best operating practices, positions, even rental car ops are discussed.  We also touch on the subject of operating while residing in an apartment building.   Even if you never travel, don't discount the information presented in this show!  There are many tips and tricks we can all learn from John's experiences.   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

Ham Radio Micro-controllers & Linux *Listener Review of this show added to bottom of page A long time coming; Jeremy and George gather this time through to discuss Micro-Controllers and Linux for the Ham Radio Operator! Cale is away, so you know it's gonna be a good show with the guys!  Listen in as they describe all the different types of Micro-Controllers, Software and Hardware, Things to avoid and how to get the most from the Makers 'best friend'! 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 fro

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: CW for the Newbie!  with Justin, KI4WFJ.     In a Fo Time First, we have a 'Studio' Guest.  My Friend and Neighbor, Justin Hornby KI4WJF, came down to chat with us about Learning CW and getting your code on the air!   Justin has been licensed for a while now, and over the course of time had an on and off relationship with Morse Code...until Now!  Justin got serious and finally took the bull by the horns.  He shares with us his secrets to learning the Code and how he makes use of it as he continues to enjoy the hobby! Make sure you check out his show notes below! 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

Ham Radio Satire? SierraRadio.net (thanks George!) Congrats to our Ep. 39 Turkeys  Winners! K2AND KG6NFJ AK0W N1IVY KC0ZRW N0RUG The Noise Blankers, Ham Radio's favorite satirical bunch are here to make us grin in Episode 40!   Two of the Noise Blankers, Kevin (K5KVN) and Andy (K5PO) drop in to chat about getting into the hobby, what makes them tick, and how they are more than a Club-They are a Radio Support Group! Our Mission Statement: Do radio stuff. Have fun doing it. Show people just how fun it is. Professional Communicators by Day and Ham Radio Satirical Monsters by Night (and whenever they meet and eat at the Golden Corral) These fellas give us an excuse to crack a smile and laugh at ourselves! It's not all about poking fun though, these guys are All-In for growing and promoting the hobby of Amateur Radio! Enjoy the Show and make sure to check out their sites! HamHijinks.com NoiseBlankers.com @W5RP   Thanks For Listening!, 73 Yall, K4CDN

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  

  Ham Radio-Listening to the Spectrum. A few months ago, Jeremy (KF7IJZ) and I were texting back and forth on show ideas.  He suggested we do a Radio Spectrum Show.  In Episode 38, that is exactly what we begin to do! Daunting huh? from the wiki Some newer hams may not be aware of what is out there to listen to.  Some may not know why they should or even how to listen to 'it'. There are receivers for everything.  Some are low-cost like the RTL-SDR dongle. Others are simple SWL Radios.  There are also specialized receivers for certain parts of the spectrum (ex: Police/Fire Scanners). While we try to cover it all, we also try to keep from getting bogged down too often (there is a lot to cover).  This is the Overview Program,  we have plans to bring you specific Band and Gear shows in the very near future! Thanks for listening! Beverage Antennas Numbers Station in Ukraine Addendum:  Freudian Slip..."Low-F'ers" not sure what happend there but my apologies to the Low-fers (loafers) at LWCA.org  and, like