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 m ...
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HRWB 217 - Meet the European Ham Radio Show Team
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In this episode we meet Morten LB0FI, Kjetil LB4FH, Tobias DL3MHT, and Bård (Bob) LB5JJ from the European Ham Radio Show on YouTube. Walt, K4OGO, was not able to make the show this time. The European Ham Radio show is hosted by Morten and the team talks about many aspects of ham radio on their weekly YouTube show. Topics include radios, antennas, h…
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HRWB 216 - Starter Workbench Gear with Alan W2AEW
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In this episode we talk with Alan Wolke, W2AEW, an expert in electronic test equipment. Alan has a fantastic YouTube channel where he educates us about test equipment, circuit design and electronics theory. Alan talks about the projects on his bench and discusses the use of various types of electronic test equipment and has advice for setting up yo…
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HRWB 215 - TNC'S and Trackers with Scott, N1VG, of Argent Data Systems
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In this episode we meet Scott, N1VG, the owner of Argent Data Systems. Scott is a long time maker and innovator that has brought several ham radio and commercial communications products to market including TNC's (Terminal Node Controllers), APRS trackers, weather stations and even a LED illuminated hula hoop ! We talk about Scott's inspiration, des…
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HRWB 214 - Field Day 2024 Debrief with Randy K7AGE and Josh K7OSH
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In this episode we meet famous YouTuber, Randy, K7AGE, and Hoodview ARC VP Josh, K7OSH, to talk about our Field Day experiences and what makes a good club Field Day event. Josh is the Field Day Chairman of the Hoodview ARC and organized a great FD event. Randy came up to join us for the FD weekend, did some operating and shot some great videos of t…
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HRWB 213 - Radio Rejuvenation with Dan Quigley N7HQ
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In this episode we bring back our good friend Dan Quigley, N7HQ, to talk about restoring older radio equipment. Should you return an old radio to it's original state or repurpose the chassis for a more modern project with the look and feel of a classic radio of the past? We explore various approaches to restoring radio equipment including tools, te…
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HRWB 212 - Networking and Field Day Prep with Colin Vallance KC8DHY
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In this episode we meet Colin Vallance, KC8DHY, a professional network engineer who also manages the WiFi network at DefCon and other events. We talk with Colin about how to set up your network in the ham stack. We also have a round table discussion about our plans for Field Day 2024.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 211 - Project TouCans with Hamilton Carter KD0FNR, and Hamie Carter KO6BTY
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In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY. This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects. One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station o…
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HRWB 209 - A Conversation with Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
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Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z, has a deep background in radio and communications having spent over 30 years writing about radio. Kirk is a former Assistant Managing Editor for QST by the ARRL, aughor of the book Stealth Amateur Radio and has been a regular columnist for Monitoring Times and Popular Communications. You can follow Kirk today in his regular…
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HRWB 210 - Flex Radio 8400 / 8600 New Product Announcement
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This is a special edition featuring Mike Walker, VA3MW from Flex Radio, telling us all about the newly announced Flex 8400 / 8600 radios. Mike is at Hamvention 2024 and took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us all about the new radios.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 208 - Modern MultiMeters with Dr. Doug Millar K6JEY
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In this episode we have our good friend, Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, join us to talk about multi meters, what they do and buying recommendations. Every ham radio operator or DIY electronics fan needs a good multi meter. But should you spend $20 or $200 on a meter and what's the difference? Doug explains it all.…
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HRWB 207 - Coaxial Stub Filters and Portable Operating with Daniel WV1T
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In this episode we meet Daniel Winn, WV1T, a very active portable ham radio opertor. Daniel was searching for a way to filter out strong local signals when operating in the field and he started building stub tuned filters with coaxial cable. This simple and cost effective approach is a great way to build notch filters that can significantly reduce …
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HRWB 206 - Operating from Challenging Locations with Dr. Charles Powell NK8O
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In this episode we meet our good friend, Dr. Charles Powell, NK8O. Charles is medical doctor specializing in neonatal infant care. In addition to his professional accomplishments as a doctor, musician, and head of a medical non-profit organization, Charles is an avid portable radio operator and has logged many thousands of contacts from all over th…
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HRWB 205 - Universal Radio Controller with Mark Herbert G1LRO
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In this episode we meet Mark Herbert, G1LRO, designer of the Universal Radio Controller. We talk all about ham radio project building and Mark's journey of discovery as he envisioned the URC. Taking an idea, overcoming challenges and turning it into something that people can use and be inspired by.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 204 - Modern Contesting with Dr. Scott Wright K0MD and Remaking The Digikeyer with Don Johanneck
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In this episode we have two great interviews. We kick things off with Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, who clues us in on the latest hapennings in the world of contesting. Technical innovations, operating tips and ways to encourage new hams to take up contesting. Scott is a great ambassador and spokesperson for amateur radio. We also interview Don Johanneck…
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HRWB 203 - Creative Antenna Projects with Ben Eadie VE6SFX
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In this episode we meet Ben, VE6SFX, who was licensed just a year ago and has already pushed the bounderies of antenna design and construction with an energetic and creative approach. As a professional special effects and prop maker for the movie and TV industry, Ben has come up with novel construction methods including a cloth J-pole, mobile slot …
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HRWB 202 - Cool Radio Projects with Ara N6ARA
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In this episode we meet Ara Kourchians, N6ARA, a real life professional aerospace robotics expert and avid portable ham radio operator. Ara has engiuneered some really cool products that he makes available through his web site N6ARA Electronics at www.n6ara.comBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 201 - Conversation with Eric Guth from the QSO Today Podcast and HRWBOTA Update
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In this episode we talk with Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, the host of the QSO Today podcast and good freind of the show. We get an update on Eric's ham radio activites and celebrate passing the 200th episode milestone of the HRWB podcast. We also get an update on HRWBOTA, Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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In this episode we are joined by many close friends of the show to celebrate our 200th anniversary. We kick things off with Jeremy KF7IJZ co-founder of the show along with George KJ6VU. We are also joined by Dan N7HQ, Paul WD9GCO, Troy K4JDA, Vince VE6LK, Mark N6MTS, and Thomas K4SWL. We take a look back over the first 200 episodes and look to the …
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HRWB 199 - SOTAMAT: Summits-On-The-Air Automated with Brian AB6D
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In this episode we talk with Brian, AB6D, about his software development project SOTAMAT (pronounced sota-mate). SOTAMAT has many features that allow you to spot yourself over the air, send messages, and even remotely control hardware. This is a very interesting discussion with Brian who is a professional engineer and high tech executive who starte…
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HRWB 198 - The European Ham Radio Show
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On this episode, George KJ6VU, Thomas K4SWL, and Vince VE6LK are invited to join Morten LB0FI and crew on the European Ham Radio Show on YouTube. We had a great time getting to know eachother and talking about all things ham radio. Check out their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hamshoweuBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 197 - EmComm Tools with Gaston, KT7RUN
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In this episode we talk with Gaston, KT7RUN, about his software development project called EmComm tools. Gaston hosts a very popular YouTube channel called The Tech Prepper. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechPrepperBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 196 - A Conversation with Dan Quigley, N7HQ, from Flex Radio
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In this show we talk about what is on Dan's workbench and the increased demand for HF spectrum. Dan is a wealth of knowledge on ham radio and electrical engineering in general. We cover a wide range of topics in this show.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 195 - 2023 Holiday Shopping Show
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In this episode we talk about great gifts for your spouse, friends, yourself or even the HRWB staff ! (Just sayin') We talk about our top picks for radios, tools, test equipment, and even non-radio gear for the shack and the field.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB Special Announcement: HRWBOTA ! Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air !!
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Yes you heard that right. The very first HRWB live on the air operating event will be Sunday December 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM PST. We will have multiple stations operating on multiple bands and modes. Come join the fun ! For more details go to https://hrwbota.com/By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 194 - Meet The Amateur Radio Newsline Team with Caryn KD2GUT, Paul WD9GCO and Skeeter N5ASH
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In this episode we meet Caryn KD2GUT, Paul WD9GCO and Skeeter N5ASH of the Amateur Radio Newsline. The AR Newsline has been the premier amateur radio news source for decades. Founded by Bill Pasternack, the AR Newline carrys on Bill 's legacy with a team of news and media professionals who bring their talents and time to serve the amateur radio com…
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