Ham Radio 360

This episode was released before the re-brand to HamRadio 360.  I hope you enjoy the foray into the past :) K4CDN Rob Riggs, WX9O, from Mobilinkd LLC comes in to share with us about his company and his passion regarding Electronics and Amateur Radio Introducing the Mobilinkd Bluetooth APRS TNC. With your radio, your Android phone and this TNC, you have everything you need to get started with APRS — all at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated APRS radio, and with a better user interface than any APRS HT on the market. Why a Mobilinkd TNC? A better user interface for mobile APRS than any existing APRS radio. Low cost — much less expensive than existing purpose-built APRS gear. Battery powered and Bluetooth connected — just one cable. Excellent performance — tunable for optimum performance with your radio. Both ready to go with minimal configuration and yet completely hackable for those hams that have to know how their gear works and improve it.   Mobilinkd Store- Thanks to All the Lis

This time through we're going to continue the conversation about EMCOMM Boxes/Bags with a round table discussion featuring Jeremy-KF7IJZ,  George-KJ6VU and Cale-K4CDN. Boxes, Bags, Batteries, Mindset, Antennas, Considerations... This episode is chock full of content, if you have questions or comments, let us know!   George's KJ6VU Portable Station (PowerPoint)   George's KJ6VU Portable Station in PDF     Here is Cale's Big Box Shelf Unit Inside the MTM SPUD7 box Shelf Unit Without box...my shack for the first few years! Shown with Dual-Band and HF rigs Howabout the 'AK47' Box? the Venerable Plano 1612 Box The Guts of the AK47 Box. Two 'shelves' that stack in the box. Here's the top shelf 'flipped' and ready to operate. MTC Radio-the Fo Time Sponsor has these tripods in-stock! $29.99! Get your antennas up! More Ideas Here Times Microwave Loss Calculator  There are tons of ways to haul your gear-or make it portable.   Check out this Yahoo Image Search for further examples!   KB1HQS in Print!

Episode 16 is here, and it's a Fo Time rewind of 2014.  From Ep1 to Ep15, all the fun stuff is here. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! Thanks for liking and following us, along with reviewing the program on iTunes, Stitcher, tunein, etc... Thanks For Listening and Supporting Fo Time! 73 Cale/K4CDN          

Merry Christmas! As Mentioned: Pignology George Z (KJ6VU) Invites you to visit the Bay-Net Yahoo Group and drops by this time to discuss EMCOMM/Go-Bags.  We'll start in on the ground floor with the HT Go-Bag. The Ham Radio HT Go-Bag. 1. Radio Gear; Hams have lotsa stuff 2. Super Helpful Useful Stuff to have with you The Bags: Frisbee Golf anyone? A Tackle Box! Or a Mini-Deployment Bag The Handi Talkie Pick your Poison- HandiTalkie Webmall Yes they are avail at  MTCRadio.com Drop In Dual Charger   Most Jedi like the Orange Para-cord Roll-up J-pole by N9TAX Roll-up J-pole by Ed Fong   Ext Speakers Antenna Adapters The Event/Companion Bag: Not a complete list, more of a template. Flashlight, Headlamps, Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools First Aid, Rite in the Rain, Sharpies, etc.... First Aid! Rite in the Rain Don't forget a Spare Charging Device for your cell!     KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Merry Christmas! from Fo Time! In this episode Jeremy (KF7IJZ) has a very candid chat with Steve (WG0AT) about all things Ham Radio, SOTA and Hiking with goats! "It Must Be Fun..."   Steve WG0AT: Youtube Link Jeremy KF7IJZ: Youtube Link A-99 antenna On Sale!   Thanks for listening! 73   KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Episode 13, Gerald (KF5JNU) is back to help us 'think' about programming our rigs, but first I take a few minutes to discuss The Ethics of Amateur Radio. Amateur Radio Ethics and Operating Procedures (please download and read) DX Code of Conduct (Listen, Listen & Listen) .......... Thanks to all of you who went to your Podcast Provider and Reviewed the show!    KF5JNU, Gerald brings some common sense to the pile of radios we have laying around!  Programming; seems such a germane topic until you need to change something! Of course he reminds us that 'knowing' how to program our rigs without a cable/PC or even a manual is a practice we should all be up for. Software/Resources: CHIRP RT Systems RepeaterBook ICQ Amateur Radio Podcast - Give it a Listen! ........... Thanks again for listening, we hope you enjoy the episode!  Remember to Subscribe and Review the show.  Our Comment and Email box is always open and we love hearing from our audience.  If you enjoy the show, click on the share buttons at the bottom

See, it's really a barnEpisode 12,  I'm in the Ham Shack (in the barn) and I'm by myself...2 potential show guest fell through for the week, so here I am! This time through I give you a run-down on the past few weeks in the K4CDN-sphere and details some past, current and future Ham Radio projects. Club Trailer: PwrGate PGS40 K4II.com-Spartanburg Amateur Radio Club Tait Repeaters alaskaradio - ebay dealer Soldering Iron Link-  EMCOMM Gear Plano 1612 MTM Spud7 How to Digi! K7AGE/Randy...youtube link (watch it!)   Lights Out (the novel) Lights Out Saga (the film)     Here's what I bought..........I know-right..........we'll see!? Edit: 3-22-18 DON'T buy, it's a stinker!  

This time on the Podcast we hear from former guest host Jeremy-KF7IJZ, (the new guy) Gerald-KF5JNU, and listener Chris. KF7IJZ-Jeremy (Emcomm Boxes) Some Fine Examples of EMCOMM Boxes! Spud7 Box by MTM    KF5JNU-Gerald (APRS) http://www.argentdata.com/ http://aprs.fi http://aprs.org/ http://byonics.com/ K4CDN-Cale (Prepping, etc...) http://www.lightsoutsaga.com/ swap.qth-ex: Scanners (buyer be-aware) RadioReference.com

Episode 10 is here, and chock full of Great Information!  This time KJ6VU, George Z joins us to discuss Amateur Radio Repeaters-the workhorse of the hobby! With nearly 40 years of repeater building under his belt, he is a fountain of knowledge to be drawn from. George, KJ6VU is heavily involved with the Bay-Net Amateur Radio Club and Repeater Network, in the SF Bay Area of California. Bay-Net is an open amateur radio repeater system providing wide-area coverage for public service events and emergency communications. All radio amateurs are welcome to use the system. The system includes 2m, UHF and 900 MHz linked analog repeaters, a D-Star digital repeater, Echolink, and IRLP VOIP services. He is also part of the continuing innovation of Ham Radio through his company Sierra Radio Systems.   From Micro &  Remote Station Controllers to Repeater Site Controllers and Monitoring Systems Sierra Radio Systems works to further advance the Amateur Radio Hobby. You'll be hard pressed to pack more Repeater Knowledge

Original Show Artwork :) Episode 9.....you called in with your questions and I'm going to do my best to answer them.  Below are the show notes that follow the Calls and Replies in order.  I appreciate you listening and being a part of the show! Call 1: John ARRL.org What is Ham Radio What is FM What is DX What is 2 meters What is 40 meters Starter Rigs Handhelds-  Wouxun   (I have a few) UV-5R UV-B5 (* My Fav low cost radio*-now discontinued) UV-82 Yeasu: FT-60 (a built like a tank & very popular HT!) Icom: IC-V80  KENWOOD TH-K20A (I want one of these!-**finally got one, a Stellar Rig!) Base or Mobile- See My Kits! Kenwood: TM-281 Yeasu: FT-1900 Icom: IC-V8000 Yeasu: FT-2900 (a brick house) Where do I go?   Club Finder! Elmer? Call 2: William Why "Ham"-the nickname? Why Upgrade? (band plan-lotsa real-estate) Why Not? Call 3: Rob Ham Radio Glossary Alternate Glossary Ham Radio Dictionary How to Study?  Ham Test Online! My Favorite Way to Study. Different Operating Mod

Ed Cope, T6EC, is currently deployed to Afghanistan.  We catch up with Ed one evening to chat about his Amateur Operations while deployed in a foreign country. We cover all things Ham, including getting your ticket before you are deployed and deciding that you'd like to work some rooftop DX while in another part of the world. A Very Special Thanks to Ed for taking the time to chat with Fo Time, and more importantly His Service to the U.S. Buddipole-Portable/Packable Antennas (as shown above) Pignology-Piglet  Army MARS Thx for Listening!  Sorry about the kids in the background....I'll explain later :)

A DX-pedition is an expedition to what is considered an exotic place by amateur radio operators, perhaps because of its remoteness, access restrictions or simply because there are very few radio amateurs active from that place. This could be an island, a country, or even a particular spot on a geographical grid. DX is a telegraphic shorthand for "distance" or "distant". ....linked from Wikipedia In the latest installment of the Fo Time Podcast, we're joined by Art Blank, WA7NB from AZ.  Art has participated in DX-peditions since 1995. We discuss Planning and Funding a DX-pedition, along with Logistics and Operations.  Art was most recently involved with the Juan Fernandex Isl. DX-pedition 2013 If you've considered trying this end of the Ham Radio hobby, this Episode is for you! Show Notes: Juan Fernandez 2013 XR0ZR Facebook Page Midway Island Announced DX-peditions Calendar INDEXA NorCalDX 9V1YC

This is an auxiliary posting, Episode 6 is listed below this post It's Fo Time, again. A few months ago, right after wrapping Episode 2, Jeremy-KF7IJZ mentioned interviewing Me (Cale) for his YouTube Channel.   Well, here it is; the Interview.  It's a look behind the curtain of the AmateurRadio15.com presents: Fo Time, the Other Ham Radio Podcast with it's creator and host, Cale-K4CDN. We discuss all things Past, Present and Future Fo Time.  Give it a listen, I hope you enjoy it! Special Thanks to Jeremy-KF7IJZ.  The Interview can be viewed thru his channel if you prefer to 'watch' vs. listening (also linked at the bottom of this post). Notes: KF7IJZ-You Tube Channel Blanchard Media Group: Kenn Blanchard School of Podcasting: Dave Jackson Brick O' Lore my local club, K4II   My first and still Primary HT-the Wouxun Podcast Subscription buttons are located at the Right of the Page.  If you do listen on iTunes or Spreaker, please take a moment to review/rate/subscribe or follow. http://youtu.be/S4

In Episode 6 Doug-KY7S takes us to the Mountaintop with SOTA (Summits On The Air). Summits on the Air (SOTA) is an award scheme for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas.   Doug breaks down all that is required to Activate a Summit:  From planning your activation, packing the right gear, hiking in, station and antenna set-up, spotting, making contacts, and getting back down-safely. Listen in as Doug tells us how he go bit by the SOTA bug, and shares some of his latest adventures! Show Notes: SOTA SOTA Watch SOTA Facebook Hiking/climbing 10 essentials: KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Episode 5 features Guest Host, Jeremy (KF7IJZ) from Episode #2 and his recent interview with Nick (N3WG) from Pignology! Pignology, LLC is a small app and hardware development company focusing on amateur radio and portable operations. Get out and operate! If you are interested in Wireless Applications for Amateur Radio-Nick is your man!  Jeremy and Nick go through the Gear and Apps he has created for use in the Hobby! -Thanks Nick!  

In this episode of the (formerly) Fo Time Podcast we chat with Dan Passaro who recently took a trip South to the Keys of Florida.  Dan spent a few days at Fort Jefferson activating Grid EL-84/IOTA NA-079, in the Dry Tortugas enjoying his very own Mini-DXpedition. Dan took along his Purpose-Built Ammo Can Carrier with it's IC-703, powered with Solar and Battery Reserves. Show Notes: National Park Service Site-Dry Tortugas Dan Passaro Photography Dan's DX-pedition site DX-Pedition-blogspot Items Mentioned in the Program: Instapark Mercury 27 Solar Panel Morningstar SG-4 Solar Charge Controller Buddipole Deluxe Long Package with extra components for 6m yagi or 1/4 wave vertical for 20m. KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Man Pack and Mil Packs are the topic of our next installment.  We're joined by Harlikwin who shares his knowledge about all things Man Portable! We learn about Man Pack Operations and the ins & outs of avail Commercial and Mil-Surp Gear. Show Mentions: Mil Spec Radio Gear: Korean War to Present Day by Mark Francis (out of print) Amateur Radio Pedestrian Mobile Handbook: Second Edition  By Edward Breneiser http://hfpack.com/ HFpack Yahoo Group SOTA Par EndFedZ® Antennas Mil-Radio Net @ 0200Z most evenings on 7.232USB and 0300Z on 3.996 USB. KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

Field Day 2014! It's Fo Time! In Episode 2 of the Fo Time Podcast, sponsored by MTC Radio, I'm joined by Youtube Ham Radio Op Jeremy KF7IJZ.  Jeremy is active in his local Amateur Radio Community, and has quite an on-line following regarding his Solar/Battery product review videos and commentary. Jeremy and I discuss the upcoming Field Day, Solar - Battery Options for Ham Radio Operators and more. We also hear from 2 more Amateurs about why they became Ham Radio Operators. Interested in Amateur Radio?  The upcoming Field Day is a great time to get to know more about the hobby.  To find a local club that is participating in the event, click here.  Many clubs provide a GOTA (Get On The Air) station for unlicensed folks to operate with guidance to get a taste of the Magic of Radio.     Correction: ARRL Kids Day is June 21st   Links to Items Mentioned in the show: LiFePo4 battery pack Solar charge controller Solar Panels // KB1HQS in Print! Click for more info

  In the Premiere Fo Time Podcast we visit with Cecil Higgins, AC0HA.  Cecil was the 'Ham In Charge' during the ARES response to the Joplin MO Tornado Disaster in 2011.  We discuss disaster response, the multiple roles of amateur operators in disasters, what equipment worked (best) and more. Cecil Higgins AC0HA: AAR and PowerPoint Presentation linked from the ares-mo.org website.   Upcoming in Episode 2: KF7IJZ and I discuss Field Day, Solar/ Battery, and a great deal more! This episode was recorded a few weeks ago in preparation for the program.  It should stand as a sobering reminder of the Force of Nature and how Amateurs may be called upon to respond in a crisis.  Earlier this week  a Twin-Tornado devastated the small Nebraskan town of Pilger.                 Our Prayers go up for all those affected.  Cale/K4CDN   (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagNa