Podcasts by 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.
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HRWB 195 - 2023 Holiday Shopping Show from 2023-11-28T05:04
In this episode we talk about great gifts for your spouse, friends, yourself or even the HRWB staff ! (Just sayin')
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HRWB Special Announcement: HRWBOTA ! Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air !! from 2023-11-19T04:53
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...
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HRWB 194 - Meet The Amateur Radio Newsline Team with Caryn KD2GUT, Paul WD9GCO and Skeeter N5ASH from 2023-11-15T18:49
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 P...
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HRWB 193 - Building Projects with Rex Harper W1REX from 2023-10-31T10:00
In this episode we met Rex Harper, W1REX, a prolific designer and builder of ham radio projects. Rex is famous as the owner of QRPme.com where he sells a huge nubmer of ham radio kits. Rex is ...
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HRWB 192 - Youth in Amateur Radio with Derek KD9MEQ from 2023-10-17T10:30
In this episode we interview Derek, KD9MEQ, president of the Purdue University Amateur Radio Club. Derek and his fellow club members have created a very successful amateur radio club that has g...
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HRWB 191 - SOTA and Adventure Radio with Rex KE6MT from 2023-10-03T10:02
In this episode we talk with Rex, KE6MT, the SOTA (Summits On The Air) program manager for California. Rex gives us an update on the SOTA program and why you should be interested in this great ...
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HRWB 190 - QSO Today Academy LIVE STREAM ! from 2023-09-19T10:07
We are coming to you live, well recorded live actually, from the QSO Today Academy. On this episode we are joined by our favorite mega-fan Troy K4JDA and the regular crowd including Vince VE6LK...
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HRWB 189 - Mastodon Social for Ham Radio with Christopher M0YNG from 2023-09-05T10:00
In this episode we learn all about the Mastodon social media network. Mastodon is becoming very popular in the ham radio commnunity. Christopher M0YNG is an expert in Mastodon and hosts the po...
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HRWB 188 - RF Amplifiers with Don K9AQ from 2023-08-22T10:00
In this episode we talk with Don K9AQ who has build many HF RF amplifiers. We take a dive in to the details about modern solid state amplifiers using LDMOS semiconductor technology.
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HRWB 187 - Beverage Antennas for Low Band Reception with Gary W9XT from 2023-08-08T10:02
In this episode, Gary, W9XT, tells us all about Beverage antennas. Invented in the 1920's by Harald Beverage at AT&T, the Beverage antenna is widely used by serious DXers on the low HF bands in...
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HRWB 186 - Garrett, KD6KPC, Repeater Book Web Site and Trailer Build Project from 2023-07-25T10:28
In this episode we meet Garrett Dow, Kd6KPC, the owner of the popular web site Repeater Book. We talk abour how Repeater Book came to be and also Garrett's radio trailer build projet.
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HRWB 185 - Field Day Debrief from 2023-07-11T10:10
In this episode, Thomas K4SWL, Mark N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW and Vince VE6LK join George KJ6VU to talk about the projects on their workbenches and take a deep dive into Field Day 2023. The ...
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HRWB 184 - Radios and Rockets with Vance N3VEM from 2023-06-28T17:14
In this episode we talk with Vance, N3VEM, all about ham radio, POTA and rocketry.
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HRWB 183 - Encore Presentation of our Conversation with Bill Meara of the Soldersmoke Podcast from 2023-06-13T10:49
Encore presentation of our talk with Bill Meara of the Soldersmoke podcast.
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HRWB 182 - Preparing for Portable Ops from 2023-05-30T10:00
In this episode we prepare for field operating ! Spring is in the air and it's time to get your radio gear organized. We offer up tips and tricks to do just that in time for Field Day. We al...
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HRWB 181 - SDR Technology with Jon and Andy from SDR Play from 2023-05-16T15:27
In this episode we talk with Jon and Andy from SDR Play. Jon gives us the background on the company and hardware and Andy talks about the development of the software that drives the SDR Play ra...
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HRWB 180 - RTTY and Microwave Projects with Skip VE6BGT from 2023-05-02T10:00
In this episode we meet Skip, VE6BGT, a prolific builder and EME microwave operator. Skip tells us about his microwave radio, amplifier and antenna projects. He also recently put his old mech...
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HRWB 179 - HRWB Live Stream From The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo from 2023-04-17T10:57
In this episode George KJ6VU and the team are joined by Troy, K4JDA, to talk about our projects and ask questions of the HRWB team including Vince VE6LK, Mark N6MTS, Mike VA3MW, Rod VA3ON and Th...
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HRWB 178 - SatNOGS Building a Satellite Earth Station with Ben AI6YR from 2023-04-04T10:10
In this episode, Ben, AI6YR, tells us all about SatNOGS, a community project to build a large network of satellite receive only ground stations. These staions can be remotely accessed to receiv...
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HRWB 177 - Battery Conditioning with Jeff W9KW from 2023-03-21T10:48
In this episode Jeff, W9KW, tells us all about battery technology and how to select a battery and properly take care of it. At the end we take a dive into battery conditioners and talk about ho...
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HRWB - Special QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Announcement from 2023-03-10T05:36
Come join us at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on March 25th and 26th. We kick things off on Friday March 24th at 6 PM Pacific Time with the Ham Radio Workbench live stream ! See you there. Listen
HRWB 176 - Building an 18650 Battery Tester from 2023-03-07T11:00
In this episode Marcel, AI6MS, explains everything you ever wanted to know about the popular 18650 rechargable batteries. Rick, KC6UFT, talks about his desire to build 18650 battery packs that ...
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HRWB 175 - Vince's Excellent Adventure from 2023-02-21T11:00
In thi episode, our very own Vince, VE6LK, tells us about his recent POTA (Parks on the Air) adventures where he operated from several parks in snowy Alberta Canada as part of the RAC Portable O...
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HRWB 174 - Transverters with Dan N7HQ from 2023-02-07T11:00
In this episode we learn all about transverters with Dan Quigley N7HQ. Transverters let you operate on higher frequency bands like 2m, 220, UHF, 902 and up with a common HF radio. With Dan's e...
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HRWB 173 - Building Repeaters Part 2 - Linking and Digital Repeaters from 2023-01-25T02:44
In this episode we continue our deep dive into repeater building focusing on wide area repeater linking and an overview of digital repeater system management. Special "guest" George KJ6VU has m...
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HRWB 172 - Repeater Building from 2023-01-10T11:30
In this episode, "special guest" George, KJ6VU, talks all about how to build a repeater system. We explain about the radios, antennas, feedline, duplexers, controllers and more.
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HRWB 171 - Five Great Talks from BayCon 2022 from 2022-12-27T11:16
In this episode we hear 5 great talks from BayCon 2022. The topics include go kit prep, radio coverage modeling, building a remote control keyboard for a radio, replacing the RS232 port with Et...
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HRWB 170 - Designing the Murphy Bench with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL from 2022-12-13T11:00
In this episode special guest Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, joins us to talk about his compact "Murphy Bench" project. A workbench for small spaces. We have several suggestions for design and equ...
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HRWB 169 - Holiday Shopping Show with Thomas K4SWL from 2022-11-29T11:00
In this episode special guest Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, YouTuber and blogger on all things portable operating shares his top picks for gift giving with the whole HRWB crew Rod VA3ON, Mark N6MTS...
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HRWB 167 - Audio for Digital Modes with Michael Black from 2022-11-19T04:01:43
In this episode Rod VA3ON and Mike VA3MW host Michael Black who talks about how to set up your station's audio for success using digital modes.
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HRWB 167 Open Headset Standard Interface with Mark N6MTS from 2022-11-02T04:00
In this episode Mark, N6MTS, describes his proposal for a universal standard interface for headsets which would allow you to plug your favorite headset into any radio. This would be great for m...
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HRWB 166 - Parachute Mobile with Carlos KD9OLN from 2022-10-18T10:00
In this episode we talk with Carlos Felix, KD9OLN, an avid skydiver and ham radio operator that blends his two hobbies into one ! Carlos works stations on HF and VHF while skydiving from 14,000...
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HRWB 165 - Station Controller with Kyle AA0Z from 2022-10-04T10:00
In this episode we talk with Kyle, AA0Z, who has extensive experience building and operating remote stations. Kyle tells us about his latest project to remotely automate a big contest station. ...
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HRWB 164 - QSO Today Live Stream from 2022-09-20T10:00:42
Live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we chat with our special guests Thomas K4SWL, Kirk NT0Z, John W7DBO and Troy K4JDA. We talk about our workbench projects, take listener questions and t...
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HRWB 163 - BayCon 2022 Diversity Reception, Node Red, Satellite Radio from 2022-09-06T04:25:28
In this episode we feature three great talks from BayCon 2022. John VE6EY introduces us to diversity reception, Mark N6MTS describes his new radio for working FM satellites and Kyle AA0Z exlain...
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HRWB 162 - Starting A Ham Radio Business from 2022-08-23T10:20:58
In this episode we talk about what it takes to start your own ham radio business. Whether you are a club who wants to sell a kit, a person who wants to start a side business or an entrepreneur ...
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HRWB 161 - Workbench Roundtable with Dan Quigley, N7HQ, From Flex Radio from 2022-08-08T10:16:44
In this episode we talk with Dan Quigley N7HQ from Flex Radio about the projects on his workbench. Dan revided a Heathkit SB104 by installing an SDR radio inside, designed custom rack panels fo...
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HRWB 160 - RF Accessories and Roundtable Discussion from 2022-07-27T18:03:08
In this episode Vince VE6LK, Mike VA3MW, and Mark N6MTS and I discuss our favorite RF accessories and talk about the projects on our bench.
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HRWB 159 - Field Day 2022 Debrief with Thomas K4SWL and John W7DBO from 2022-07-12T10:00:11
In this extended episode we invite Thomas K4SWL from YouTube, QRPer.com and SWLing Post blog sites and John W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel to join us to to discuss our Field Day 2022...
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HRWB 158 - Trivia Quiz with AR Newsline from 2022-06-28T10:00:35
In this episode we go toe to toe with the AR Newsline crew in an epic trivia quiz throwdown !
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HRWB 157 - RF Filters: Duplexers, Diplexers, etc. from 2022-06-14T10:00:20
In this episode we discuss the differences between common RF filters including duplexers, diplexers, circulators, isolators and combiners.
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HRWB 156 - Field Day Prep with John W7DBO from 2022-05-31T10:00
In this episode we talk with John Jacobs, W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel about preparation for Field Day.
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HRWB 155 - General Q&A with Troy K4JDA from 2022-05-17T10:00:14
In this episode, we do a round of "what's on your workbench?" Then we get into a set of questions from our guest Troy K4JDA who asks about our approach to ham radio projects and what motivates u...
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HRWB 154 Battery Build Project with Dann VE6TD from 2022-05-03T10:00:02
In this episode, Dann, VE6TD, tells us all about his LiFePo4 battery build project used for portable ham radio operations. Topics include battery chemistry, battery chargers, battery monitors and ...
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Antenna Projects with Jack Mandelman K1VT from 2022-04-19T12:20:29
In this episode we talk with Jack Mandelman about his magnetic loop and ohter antenna build projects.
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HRWB 152 HRWB vs ICQ Podcast Trivia Quiz from 2022-04-05T10:42
In this episode the HRWB crew takes on the mighty ICQ Podcast team in a ham radio trivia quiz hosted by Kyle AA0Z.
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HRWB 151 QSO Today Live Stream Round Table from 2022-03-19T18:59:48
Coming to you from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we are joined by Jeremy KF7IJZ, Troy K4JDA and the usual cast including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Vince VE6LK and Mark N6MTS. We all discuss what's ...
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HRWB 150 Portable Operating with Thomas K4SWL from 2022-03-07T02:00:03
In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, an avid portable HF operator and curator of qrper.com blog site and the his popular YouTube channel. We talk about the pros and cons of seve...
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HRWB 149 Receiver Performance with Rob Sherwood from 2022-02-20T11:02:19
In this episode we talk with Rob Sherwood of Sherwood Engineering and author of the famous receiver performance measurement web site. http://www.sherw...
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HRWB 148 Workbench Roundtable from 2022-02-08T11:00:51
In this episode our guests, Doug K6JEY, Dennis W6DQ and Marcel AI6MS, talk about their ham radio projects. We talk about everything from restoring vintage Collins broadcast transmitters to microwa...
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HRWB 147 Coax Cable and Connectors from 2022-01-25T11:26:01
In this episode we talk with Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, about the differences between various RF coaxial cables and connectors.
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HRWB Plans for 2022 from 2022-01-11T10:00
In this episode we make some big announcements and introduce you to the whole team including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Mark N6MTS and Vince VE6LK. We talk about our areas of interest and projects ...
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HRWB 145 - Field Networking with Kyle AA0Z from 2021-12-28T10:00
In this show, Kyle AA0Z, talks about his field contest network hub project. The hub combines WiFi networking, cellular connectivity and N1MM logging into a single system. Kyle also tells us ab...
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Portable Operating with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL from 2021-12-14T10:00
In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL. Thomas has a popular YouTube channel where he does real time on the air portable operating and gear reviews. Thomas is also the editor f...
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HRWB 143 Holiday Shopping Show from 2021-11-30T09:00
In this episode George, Rod, Mark, Mike and Vince gather around the warmth of the vacuum tubes to celebrate another Holiday shopping show to help you spend your money! Recomme...
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HRWB 142 Kit Building from 2021-11-16T07:00
In this episode Mark, Vince and George interview john KC9ON about kit building. John has extensive experience not only building his own kits but also selling kits through his company on line. ...
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HRWB 141 Stealth Antennas with Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z from 2021-11-01T19:59:10
Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for the Spectrum Monitor magazine.
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HRWB 140 Diversity Reception from 2021-10-19T05:00
In this episode, John, VE6EY, explains the principle of diversity reception to help reduce interference.
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HRWB-139-Jeremy's-Farewell-Episode-and-Workbench-Roundtable from 2021-10-05T03:05:16
In this episode Jeremy talks about his 5 years with the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and his plans going forward. We also talk about podcast plans and discuss projects on our ham radio workbench...
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HRWB 137 Interview with Andreas Spiess HB9BLA from 2021-09-21T07:00
In this episode we interview Andreas about he ham radio journey and how he has become a big YouTube celeb. With over 300,000 subscribers and 400 videos, Andreas has become one of the most influ...
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HRWB137-HF-Wattmeters from 2021-09-07T03:11:33
In this episode, Doug, K6JEY, tells us all about various HF RF power meters, how they work and what to look for when buying one.
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HRWB 136 QSO Today Live Stream from 2021-08-24T07:00
In this episode, Mike, Rod, Mark, Vince and George come to you live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. We take listener questions and talk about ham radio projects.
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HRWB135-Hollow State Design from 2021-08-10T07:00
Grayson Evans KJ7UM joins us to talk about the art and science of building with thermatrons!
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HRWB 134 All About Ferrites from 2021-07-27T07:00
On this show we interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG about the QSO Today Ham Expo and do a deep dive into ferrites. What they are and how to use them.
HRWB133-Field Day 2021 Debrief and EmComm Software from 2021-07-13T07:00
Field Day Debrief and EmComm Software with Gaston Gonzalez KT1RUN.
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HRWB132-The World Above 1GHz from 2021-06-29T10:39:02
Doug K6JEY joins to get us on the air above 1GHz
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HRWB131 - More Magnetic Loop Antennas from 2021-06-15T11:01:48
Dr. Jack Mandelman K1VT, active DXer and CW Operator, joins us again to discuss non-conventional antenna options.
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HRWB130 - Directional Antennas from 2021-06-02T10:51:10
This week we take a look at directional antennas.
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HRWB129-Field Day 2021 Plans from 2021-05-18T16:00
We’ve got quite the roundtable this week - Smitty N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, and Mike VA3MW join us to ask about interesting projects on our workbenches, and our plans for Field Day 2021
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HRWB128-Receiver Optimization from 2021-05-04T10:54:57
Doug K6JEY is back to talk about the test equipment and methods for optimizing receiver performance.
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HRWB127-Prototyping from 2021-04-20T07:00
This week, Mike, George, Rod, and Jeremy discuss the approach and tools of prototyping.
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HRWB126-The Network in your Shack from 2021-04-06T07:00
Dan Quigley N7HQ, Director of Amateur Products at Flex Radio, joins us discuss the role of your network in your shack.
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HRWB125-Live from the 2021 QSO Today Ham Expo from 2021-03-23T07:00
Join George, Jeremy, Smitty, Vince, Mike, and Rod as we answer audience questions live!
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HRWB124-Spring Project Roundtable from 2021-03-09T08:00
Winter is going, and that means it’s time to start preparing for springtime operations! George, John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW, and Rod VA3ON join to talk about their projects to prepare for Spring. Listen
HRWB123 - The $250 Workbench from 2021-02-23T08:00
This week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget. George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present their recommendations while Mike VA3MW and Je...
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HRWB122-BayCon 2021 Station from 2021-02-09T08:30
It's time for BayCon once again! In this episode, Mike Walker VA3MW walks us through his station automation and talks about leveraging Node Red for control.
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HRWB121-FlexRadio Hardware Architecture from 2021-01-26T08:00
Steve Hicks N5AC, Chief Technology Officer for Flex Radio, joins us to talk about the approach that Flex takes to build not just radios, but radio platforms.
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HRWB120-Portable Satellite Tracker from 2021-01-12T08:00
Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker.
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HRWB119-Portable Ops from 2020-12-29T08:00
Mke K8MRD stops by to talk about portable operation. George and Jeremy discuss their new ICOM IC-705s.
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HRWB118-RF PCB Design from 2020-12-15T08:00
Ben Jordan KN6GPS from Autodesk joins to discuss considerations of RF PCB Design.
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HRWB117 - GNU Radio from 2020-12-01T08:00
This week George and Smitty spend time with Derek Kozel K0ZEL talking about the GNU Radio project.
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HRWB116-2020 Gift Guide from 2020-11-17T08:00
Rod, Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss gift ideas for the ham in your life as well as what 2020 has inspired them to carry into 2021.
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HRWB115 - Even MORE Classic Radios from 2020-11-03T08:00
Classic Radios with Dennis Kidder W6DQ and Mike VA3MW.
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HRWB114-Wire Antennas from 2020-10-20T07:00
Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss the common types of wire HF antennas - Dipoles and End Feds. We talk about the physical, electrical, and performance aspects of these antenna types.
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HRWB113-Listener Questions Part 2 from 2020-10-06T12:18:04
Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY are back to continue answering YOUR Amateur Radio questions!
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HRWB112 - Listener Questions from 2020-09-22T21:55:17
Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY join us to answer YOUR Amateur Radio questions!
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HRWB111-Earth Moon Earth from 2020-09-08T07:00
Doug K6JEY returns to talk about Earth Moon Earth operations.
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HRWB110 Analog Audio Design from 2020-08-25T07:00
Mike and Smitty join George and Jeremy to take a DEEP dive on the fundamentals of designing a mixer for all of your audio sources in the shack. This is a continuation of the station controller ...
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HRWB109-RF Test Equipment from 2020-08-11T01:04:08
Today on the workbench, We talk test equipment with Doug Millar K6JEY.
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HRWB108-2020 Field Day Debrief from 2020-07-28T07:00
John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join us to debrief on FIeld Day in the time of Pandemic.
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HRWB107 - Station Controller Brainstorming from 2020-07-14T07:00
Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join George to start designing the ultimate station controller.
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HRWB106-New Packet Radio from 2020-06-30T07:00
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 n...
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HRWB105-ARRL Field Day 2020 from 2020-06-16T07:00
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...
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HRWB104-Remote Station Control from 2020-06-02T07:00
Mike Walker VA3MW is back to deep dive on building the ultimate remote shack control solution.
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HRWB103-Bill Meara from the SolderSmoke Podcast from 2020-05-19T07:00
Bill Meara N2CQR from the SolderSmoke Podcast is in to talk about adventures in homebrew and the history of SolderSmoke.
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HRWB102-Remote Ham Radio License Exams and Remote Field Day from 2020-05-05T07:00
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 ...
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HRWB101 - And Now for Something Completely Different from 2020-04-21T07:00
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.
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HRWB100 - Century Club from 2020-04-07T20:21:05
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!
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HRWB099-BayCon 2020 Part 2 from 2020-03-31T02:30:44
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...
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HRWB098-More Microwave Radio from 2020-03-10T07:00
Wayne Yoshida KH6WZ , long-time friend of George, stops by to talk about microwave radio and contesting.
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HRWB097 - BayCon 2020 Parachute Mobile and Everything About Lithium Batteries from 2020-02-25T08:00
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.
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HRWB096-Solar Power with Genasun from 2020-02-11T08:00
Genasun has been the answer to an RFI free solar charging experience for George and Jeremy for many years. This week, Ryan Gurin from Genasun joins us to talk all things solar power. We deep di...
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HRWB095-2020 Winter Field Day Debrief from 2020-01-28T08:00
George and Jeremy debrief on 2020 Winter Field Day.
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HRWB094-Designing the Perfect Ham Shack from 2020-01-14T08:00
Vance Martin N3VEM was previously on HRWB back in 2017 talking to us about his mobile device digital mode interface. Since then he has undertaken a complete design and build of a dream ham shac...
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HRWB093-M17 Open Source Digital Radio System from 2019-12-31T08:00
Smitty is back to talk to us about the new M17 Open Source Digital Radio System Project - an all encompassing 100% open source design that aims to implement digital radio communications similar ...
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HRWB092-More Classic Radios from 2019-12-17T08:00
Dennis Kidder W6DQ joins George to further discuss classic radio collecting and restoration.
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HRWB091 - Ham Radio Trailer Build Project from 2019-12-03T08:00
It’s Black Friday so George and Jeremy have a low-key show talking about the new BayNet Ham Radio Trailer Design considerations.
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HRWB090- 2019 Holiday Shopping Show from 2019-11-19T08:00
Mark “Smitty” Smith KR6ZY and John Jacobs W7DBO join us to talk about workbench and ham radio gift ideas for this holiday season.
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HRWB089-Elecraft K4 Update from 2019-11-05T15:05:35
Eric Swartz WA6HHQ of Elecraft joins us to give an update on the forthcoming K4 Line of direct sampling HF Transceivers.
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HRWB088-Field Radio Prep from 2019-10-22T20:51:04
John Jacobs from the Field Radio Podcast joins us to talk about preparing for field radio operations.
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HRWB087-Using internets to support Communication without Radio from 2019-10-08T07:00
Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF talks to us about building internets (separate ot “The Internet”) to support communication in Ham Radio Activities such as Emergencies and Field Day, without radios.
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HRWB086-Voice over IP For Ham Radio from 2019-09-24T07:00
Jeff Lehman N8ACL joins us to talk Voice over IP / Radio over IP options beyond D-Star/DMR/Yaesu System Fusion, etc. We explore technologies like IRLP, Echolink, and AllStar.
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HRWB085-Flex Radio and Remote Operating Updates from 2019-09-10T07:00
Mike Walker, VA3MW, from Flex Radio Systems joins us to check on the latest at Flex and in remote radio operation.
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HRWB084-QRP Service Monitor Design from 2019-08-27T07:00
Mark “Smitty” Smith KR6ZY returns to debrief us on Amateur Radio at DEFCON 27. He also unveils the winner of his project pole, the QRP Service Monitor and deep dives on his design vision for th...
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HRWB083-Magnetic Loop Antennas from 2019-08-13T07:00
Jack Mandelman K1VT joins us again to talk about Magnetic Loop Antennas.
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HRWB082-Software Defined Radio Software from 2019-07-30T07:00
In this episode, Gerald Wilson KK5FO gives us an overview of general receiver software for Software Defined Radios and deep dives on software designed for specific applications.
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HRWB081-Software Defined Radio Receivers from 2019-07-16T07:00
Gerald Wilson KK5FO stops by to talk about the state of Software Defined Radio Hardware and Software in 2019. This show was intended to cover hardware and software applications, but the hardwar...
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HRWB080-Classic Radio Restoration from 2019-07-02T07:00
Scott Kerr KE1RR, President of the Collins Collectors Association, talks to us about the history of Collins radios, the joy of collecting vintage equipment, and considerations for restoration. Listen
HRWB079-New Pursuits in the Old Hobby from 2019-06-18T07:00
This week Smitty KR6ZY joins George in the cohost chair as Jeremy had family obligations. George talks about his new found interest in a series of tubes, and Mark talks about finding a new foun...
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HRWB078 2019 Hamvention Debrief from 2019-06-04T07:00
Rod Hardman, VA3ON joins us to share his take on the 2019 Hamvention as someone who was actually able to go out and experience it!
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HRWB077-Hamvention 2019 Wrap Up from 2019-05-21T07:00
George, Brittany, and Jeremy just returned from Hamvention 2019 in Xenia, OH. We had a record year this year - there was no shortage of folks who stopped by to say hello and to pick up our buil...
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HRWB076 Field Day 2019 from 2019-05-07T07:00
John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019. We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our skills.
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HRWB075-Benchduino and Hamvention 2019 from 2019-04-23T07:00
George takes us on a tour of the new Benchduino rapid prototyping platform. This platform gives you access to common peripherals such as controls, displays, and even a breakout directly in to t...
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HRWB074-Panadapters from 2019-04-09T07:00
Eric Swartz, co-founder of Elecraft, drops by to deep dive on panadapters. We talk about their use, their features, and their technology.
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HRWB073-BayCon 2019 - Cisco TacOps, APRS, DMR from 2019-03-26T07:00
We bring you the third installment of content from BayCon 2019. Dustin KM6QNK talks to us about Cisco’s Tactical Operations Emergency Communication team. Ray KF6GPE talks to us about the Autom...
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HRWB072-Test Equipment with Jason from Siglent from 2019-03-12T07:00
This week, Jason Chonko from Siglent America joins us to talk about getting your first piece of bench test equipment. We also explore signal generators, RF test gear, and exciting things coming...
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HRWB071-BayCon2019 Part 2 - Ham Roots of Silicon Valley, Off-Grid Solar from 2019-02-26T08:00
We go back to BayCon 2019, the Bay Net radio club’s annual radio conference. In the first segment we will hear from Paul Wesling KM6LH about Silicon Valley’s roots in amateur radio. Marcel Sti...
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HRWB070-2019 Winter Field Day and QRP and SOTA from BayCon from 2019-02-12T08:00
This week we feature several topics related to operating in the field. Jeremy debriefs on the Ohio Valley Experimenters Club 2019 Winter Field Day experience. George brings us two presentation...
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HRWB069-What is Arduino from 2019-01-29T08:00
Brittany KF8IJZ received an Arduino kit with many sensors and addons for Christmas and is starting to get familiar with the microcontroller and its capabilities. Mark KR6ZY joins us to answer t...
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HRWB068-BUilding the K7AGE Workbench from 2019-01-15T11:40:59
Randy K7AGE of YouTube fame recently moved in to a new home on the coast of Oregon and had the enviable problem of outfitting his space for Ham Radio and Workbench activities. This week, he joi...
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HRWB067-Tech in Technician Part 2 from 2019-01-01T06:25:34
Brittany KE8LCA is back to continue our “Tech in Technician Discussion where we explain concepts from the Amateur Radio Technician Exam in practical terms. We also talk about our ham radio goal...
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HRWB066-Tech in Technician from 2018-12-18T08:00
We are proud to announce that Jeremy’s Wife Brittany, Mrs. IJZ, is now KE8LCA! She has already filed a vanity application for KF8IJZ. She joins us this week to talk through some questions from t...
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HRWB065-2018 Holiday Shopping part 2 from 2018-12-04T08:00
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HRWB064-2018 Holiday Shopping Show Part 1 from 2018-11-20T08:00
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HRWB063-Listener Projects with Arduino and 3D Printing from 2018-11-06T08:00
Bernie Nazari K6NAZ has been a ham for just under two years, but has already been bitten by the building bug. Recently he’s shared two projects in our Facebook group that combine Arduino compat...
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HRWB062-Solar Power from 2018-10-23T07:00
George KJ6VU is away at Pacificon so Nick KN6NK stops by to deep dive on Solar Power fundamentals. We talk about understanding your power requirements, sizing your batteries, and how to factor ...
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HRWB061-Introduction to Repeater Building from 2018-10-09T07:00
George KJ6VU walks us through the most common components found in a modern FM repeater. We cover antennas, duplexers, coax, radios, controllers, and other helpful information for those who are ...
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HRWB060-Introduction to Networking and Security from 2018-09-25T07:00
Most of us have several devices connected to the Internet in our Ham Shacks. A computer, a digital mode hotspot, and a Raspberry Pi are several common items one would find. We may not give muc...
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HRWB059-Field Radios from 2018-09-11T07:00
Rod Hardman VA3ON joins George for part two of the “Workbench in the Field” series. Rod and George discuss portable radio selection and field build projects.
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HRWB058-Portable Repeaters for Emergency Situations from 2018-08-28T07:00
This week we are joined by Rob KA2PBT and Evan KD2IZW to talk about building creative solutions to post emergency or disaster communications problems. Rob is engaged with his local high-school a...
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2018 FDIM Presentations by Hans Summers G0UPL and Dr. Jack Purding W8TEE from 2018-06-05T07:00
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HRWB050-Live from Hamvention 2018 from 2018-05-22T07:00
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HRWB049-Understanding RF Receiver Specifications from 2018-05-08T07:00
HRWB043-Winter Field Day and More BayCon 2018 from 2018-02-13T05:00
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HRWB042-BayCon 2018 Radio Conference from 2018-01-30T05:00
George attends the annual Bay-Net re...
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HRWB039-The Ham Radio Workbench 2018 Projects and Plans from 2017-12-19T05:00
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HRWB036-Build Projects, Pacificon and G8BBC from 2017-11-07T05:00
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HRWB034-Digital Radio Roundtable from 2017-10-10T04:00
This week George and Jeremy host a roundtable to discuss the differences and similarities between some of the most popular digital voice communication modes available to amateurs today. They ar...
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HRWB033-BITX40 Hacks, Mods, and Upgrades from 2017-09-26T04:00
The BITX40 is a $60 Arduino controlled 7 watt QRP SSB 40 meter transceiver designed and built by Ashar Farhan VU2ESE. They are available as a “kit” from http:/...
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HRWB032-Frequency References with Dr. Frank Howell K4FMH from 2017-09-12T04:00
Curious about what the “10 MHz” connector on the back of your test equipment is? Interested in calibrating an SDR to reduce tuning error? Do you want an accurate frequency source for tuning ra...
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HRWB031-Field Radio Maker from 2017-08-29T04:00
This week, Jeremy is back and he’s brought along John Jacobs, W7DBO, host of the new Field Radio Podcast! John introduces his show and talks about the skills that he uses as a maker to build fi...
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HRWB030-Remote HF Operation from 2017-08-15T04:00
This week we are joined by Michael VA3MW from FlexRadio Systems to deep dive on remotely operating your station from just about anywhere you have internet access. George also breaks down his new...
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HRWB029-Summer Radio Projects from 2017-08-01T04:00
This week, George and Jeremy discuss their summer workbench projects. George has been busy trying to build the ultimate portable Field Day setup around his Elecraft KX3 and Jeremy has been busy...
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HRWB028-Microwave Radio from 2017-07-18T04:00
This week, George and Jeremy talk with Brian Yee W6BY, about building and operating ham radio gear for the microwave bands. There is a surprising amount of activity in the microwave spectrum and...
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HRWB027-Field Day Follow Up from 2017-07-04T04:00
This week, George and Jeremy take a look back at Field Day 2017 and the things that we made to make it a great one. We also spend some time with Jason K6DGN to talk about his USB HT Battery Char...
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HRWB026-BITX40 QRP Radio Kit from 2017-06-20T04:00
This week on the Workbench Podcast; Smitty KR6ZY joins George and Jeremy to talk the BitX40. The BITX40 is a popular $60 40M 7W SSB transceiver “kit” available from Listen
HRWB025-2017 Maker Faire Bay Area and Field Day Prep from 2017-06-06T04:00
George and Jeremy are joined by Beric K6BEZ, David W6DTW, and Kenneth W6KWF. The gang debriefs us on the 2017 Maker Faire Bay Area and the role and presence of Amateur Radio. We also talk about ...
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HRWB024-Workbench at the 2017 Dayton Hamvention from 2017-05-23T04:00
Take a front row seat for our Saturday talk at the 2017 Dayton Hamvention Forums. George and Jeremy explain why It Has Never Been a Better Time to be a Ham (Especially if you like to build thing...
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HRWB023-2017 Dayton Hamvention Preparation from 2017-05-09T04:00
This week, George and Jeremy explore the treasure trove of Dayton through the eyes of the builder! They layout the parts, tools, test equipment, and components that you can find at Hamvention to...
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HRWB022-Ham Radio for Makers from 2017-04-25T04:00
This week, George and Jeremy are joined by Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF and Mark Smith KR6ZY to talk about Ham Radio’s role in the “Making” hobby/community and the role of community in the “Making” po...
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HRWB021-Workbench Build Projects from 2017-04-11T04:00
Join Jeremy and George as they discuss future Workbench Build projects currently under development including the Power Monitor/Low Voltage Disconnect/Power Switch and the Arduino enabled 25W Sma...
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HRWB020-More Listener Projects from 2017-03-28T04:00
This week, Jeremy heads to the Midwest RepRap Festival - a 3D printing gathering in Goshen Indiana. We continue our interviews with three listeners who are building interesting ham radio and ele...
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HRWB019-Listener Projects from 2017-03-14T04:00
This week Jeremy spends time with some of our listeners to talk about what’s on THEIR workbenches. We spend time with Mike KM4VKR to discuss his upgrades to the Antenna Analyzer, Vance N3VEM to ...
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HRWB018-2017 BayCon from 2017-02-28T05:00
George takes us to 2017 BayCon, the Silicon Valley’s Bay-Net annual convention.
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HRWB017-Remote Repeater Site Monitoring from 2017-02-14T05:00
George and Jeremy bring all of the Microcontroller knowledge together to a practical application as they break down the building of the Sierra Radio Systems Bay-Net Repeater Groups Remote Site M...
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HRWB016-Wireless Communications for Microcontrollers and Single Board Computers from 2017-01-31T05:00
In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Workbench, George and Jeremy continue the conversation on communicating with Microcontrollers and Single Board Computers. They deep dive on wireless ways of ...
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HRWB015-Interfacing with Microcontrollers from 2017-01-17T05:00
George and Jeremy explore how to connect microcontrollers and single board computers to circuits and sensors to interface with the real world. They discuss both analog and digital inputs and ou...
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HRWB014-Electronic Parts and Components from 2017-01-03T05:00
George and Jeremy explore some basic passive electronic components and parts and where to find them.
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HRWB013-Introduction to 3D Printing from 2016-12-20T05:00
Jeremy and George introeduce Workbench Listeners to 3D Printing technology. They provide an overview of the technology, equipment, techniques, and software needed to add 3D Printing to your work...
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HRWB012-K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer Build from 2016-12-06T05:00
George and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen!George and Jeremy breakdown what it ta...
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HRWB011-2016 Christmas Shopping Show from 2016-11-22T05:00
George and Jeremy enjoy a fireside chat about shopping for your Workbench and Shack.
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HRWB010-Introduction to PCB Design from 2016-11-08T05:00
This week, we announce the details of the Antenna Analyzer project! George teaches Jeremy about all the facets of DIY printed circuit board (PCB) design using AutodeskEagle (Show Sponsor, downl...
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HRWB009-Idiot Switch from 2016-10-25T04:00
George and Jeremy KF7IJZ are joined by Beric Dunn K6BEZ and Nick Garner N3WG to design an “idiot switch” – a micro controller device that can remove power from a soldering iron when the user lea...
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HRWB008-Introduction to the K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer Project from 2016-10-11T04:00
George and Jeremy sit down with Beric Dunn (K6BEZ), the designer of the project, to introduce the Arduino powered DDS module based Antenna Analyzer! Beric is a professional RF design engineer b...
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HRWB007-Matt Berggren of Autodesk on Eagle and PCB Design from 2016-09-27T04:00
An interview with Matt Berggren of Autodesk who is responsible for Eagle PCB tools, Autodesk Circuits, and Tinkercad at Autodesk.
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HRWB006-Digital Oscilloscopes from 2016-09-13T04:00
Continuing the conversation with Alan Wolke W2AEW on Oscilloscopes. This time we focus on digital oscilloscopes and how they compare with analog oscilloscopes.
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HRWB005-Analog Oscilloscopes from 2016-08-30T04:00
Alan Wolke W2AEW from Tektronix joins us to talk Oscilloscopes. Alan is a field application engineer for Tektronix, the world's most well-known oscilloscope maker. He also has a YouTube channel ...
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HRWB004-Test and Measurement with RF Power, DC Power, and Digital Multi Meters from 2016-08-16T04:00
George and Jeremy discuss test and measurement equipment - RF Power Meters, DC Power Meters, and Digital Multimeters.
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HRWB003-Power Supplies from 2016-08-02T04:00
George and Jeremy take a look at power supplies for powering radios and working on electronic projects. They explain the differences between traditional radio power supplies and “lab” Constant ...
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HRWB002-Hand Tools from 2016-07-19T04:00
George and Jeremy take a look at uses of and options for hand tools on your workbench. They highlight the tools that are practical and useful with many suggestions on what to buy and what featu...
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HRWB001-Introduction to the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast from 2016-07-05T04:00
George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ launch The Ham Radio Workbench Podcast, a bi-weekly deep dive on technical, making, and DIY topics of interest to the ham radio operator. We begin the series with...
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