100 Watts and a Wire

On this episode, February gave us a couple of great days in Missouri. We shake the cabin fever and go portable. What did we learn? Plus, the board of the ARRL agrees to allocate 485,000 to learn new strategies to attract and retain members. Money well spent? Plus, we learn more about contesting in our Special Ops segment. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the sh...

On this episode, the state of hamfests. Is it time to reinvent the way they are presented? We also talk about Winter Field Day. Did you get out in the cold? Maybe you told a Winter Field Day op that your net was about to start? Here’s a reminder: Your net is not important! Plus, we learn more about the fascinating world of satellites. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. S...

On this episode, a reaction to an article in the February 2019 edition of QST. Although it recognizes “The Spectrum of Hams”, does it go far enough? We’ll also take you behind the scene with a net control station of a local traffic net. Plus, off grid and grid down communications. Julian, OH8STN is this week’s “Special Op”. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the...

On this episode, we go from 67 degrees to 12 inches of snow in 4 days! How did St. Louis respond to the storm? Also, we asked our listeners to share their most valuable ham radio lessons of 2018. Plus, Neil WB9VPG introduces us to the next generation of amateur radio operators. All this and more on this episode of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Chris...

On this episode, working on antennas. Like, at night and in the cold. For those of us who do it, what is wrong with us? We asked our listeners on Facebook. The results may surprise you. Plus, we welcome another Special Op. This week, Ria N2RJ introduces us to the world of contesting. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook Tik...

Happy New Year! On this episode, the return of 160 meters. At least, the troubles associated with running wire through the trees - has returned. We also have the debut of our Special Ops segment. There are many layers to this great hobby and service. This week, we meet a Patrick WD9EWK. His passion? Satellites. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website...

On this episode, Merry Christmas from 100 Watts and a Wire. This week, we share some of your favorite Christmas and amateur radio memories. Our listeners take us from those two way radios of childhood to making a once in a lifetime contact with an international superstar. All of this am more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian...

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On this episode, the Drake! For the last week, the Drake TR7 has been getting a lot of playing time. How is the old rig holding up? Can she still grab the DX stations? We also share some audio from the USS Batfish as WW2SUB helps get Youngsters on the Air. Plus, a youth expedition is happening this weekend. We’ll tell you about it. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Supp...

On this episode, we announce the winner of the monthly LDG tuner giveaway. Are you in the random drawing? Plus, we celebrate Skywarn, the Bee Gees and being prepared in 2019. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Socials YouTube Facebook TikTok

On this episode, Old Man Winter puts it all on the table. Wait. Did we just have a tornado warning and snow? Yep. Plus, Granny and Pop make it to Missouri for the Thanksgiving feast. Did the grandchildren wear them out? Yep. And, the Hex Beam gets a face lift. All of this and more on this episode of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Soc...

On this episode, the Sweepstakes hits the airwaves and creates quite a buzz in the 100 Facebook Group. We highlight a couple of notable outcomes in the ARRL Elections. Plus, we take a trip to Indiana to help a friend. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Socials YouTube Facebook TikTok

On this episode, phonetics, immune systems and wild fires. We also turn to our Facebook group to learn more about our members. Specifically, their other hobbies and interests. Plus, we offer our deepest sympathies to a long time member of our community. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Socials Yo...

On this episode, K0STH celebrates another trip around the sun. We also announce the first winner in a series of monthly LDG tuner giveaways. If you are a Sustaining Member of the show, you will want to listen for your name. Plus, we’ll find out if Christian renewed his membership with the ARRL. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord F...

On this episode, a recap last weekend’s DXWW contest. Did you work any new countries? Plus, Dolly Parton also makes an appearance on the show. We also give a listen to the 160 meter band. She is back and sounding great. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Socials YouTube Facebook TikTok

On this episode, we announce the winners from the 100 Watts and a Wire Fall Out. A record number of participants entered the random drawing for prizes. Today, we give them away. Plus, CQMaps is back in business. Same name, new website address. Now, you can get a map or a poster with the 100 Watts and a Wire logo. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Websit...

On this episode, we keep it short and sweet. We have a recap of the 100 Watts and a Wire Fall Out. Submit your totals to enter the random drawing. We also take look at this weekend’s Jamboree on the Air. Plus, even more reasons to become a Sustaining Member. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Socia...

On this episode, it’s Fall Out week! Let’s test your gear and fine tune your training. We also talk about the history of our activity days, discuss potential antennas and set up locations. Plus, the 100WattID program has exceeded 3500 issued IDs. Don’t forget to share these during the Fall Out. Stay safe and have fun this weekend! Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian&...

On this episode, we gear up for the 100 Watts and a Wire: Fall Out. The list of prizes for the random drawing has grown significantly. We’ll talk about the gear and how you can win. Plus, we have two great new offers in our Sustaining Member program. Here’s a hint: CQ Magazine and LDG Electronics have sweetened the pot. Learn how your yearly donation of $25 or more can benefit you in new ways. All...

On this episode, we help celebrate WMMR’s 50th birthday. It was alumni weekend in Philadelphia. As an alum, we talk about the significance of the station. We also prepare for the 100 Watts and a Wire FALL OUT. Join us on any band, any mode at any time from October 12 to the 14th. Hear the list of prizes and how you can participate and win. Plus, you can’t make a door with crooked wood. All of this...

On this episode, we announce the list of prizes in the 100 Watts and a Wire FALL OUT. Mark your calendars now. Get on the air during October 12-14 and enter to win. We also thank the last ham radio store in Minnesota. It is closing after 36 years. Plus, FEMA is testing a national alert system that would enable President Trump to send us text messages during national emergencies. Um. What? All of t...

This week, we're back outside to swap a couple of 80 meter dipoles. We also celebrate the value of the special event. Can you believe 9/11 was 17 years ago? Where were you? Plus, we talk about the addiction of working stations along Route 66. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.   Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's Socials YouTub...

As the summer comes to a close, we are back outdoors to announce the 100 Watts and a Wire FALL OUT! Mark your calendars and join us for our last activity of 2018. We also celebrate recent license upgrades. Plus, K0STH reminds our community to never apologize for running one hundred watts and a wire! All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show Website YouTube Disc...

On this episode, we are running portable during a geomagnetic storm. Was it fruitless? Also Yaesu and ICOM drop new radios. Are you in the market for a new rig? Plus, WWV & WWVH are set to lose their funding. Will you be signing the petition? Does it matter? All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.  Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Christian's...

On this episode, we take a closer look at the Huntsville Hamfest. It is clean, cool and convenient. But, has the internet had a negative affect on hamfests? We'll dig in. We also recap K0STH's appearance on W5KUB.com. Plus, we take our gear to the old wooden shed. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.  Support the show Website YouTube Discord Facebook TikTok Chris...