100 Watts and a Wire

Being a ham radio operator in an HOA is tricky. Our community provides some possible antenna solutions. Plus, we feature the Edison Amateur Radio Network. This club has been going strong since 1938. How do they do it? Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxmQpw Support t...

Join Christian K0STH and friends for Saturday Morning Live. This is our weekly community live stream. Everyone is welcome. Bring your topics, ham radio questions, and a positive attitude to the gathering. Topics include: OCF antennas, and the will to upgrade. Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discor...

Members of our community share a review of the Radiowavz DX40 antenna. The purpose of the 30 Days feature is to provide an honest review system in which members of our community are randomly chosen to test ham radio or ham radio adjacent products. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: http...

Join Christian K0STH and friends for this community based live stream. Everyone is welcome. Bring your topics, questions, and a positive attitude to the gathering of the willing. Topics include: EmComm, Weather proofing, and dogs on calendars. ➡️ Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Contact: https://100wattsandawire.com/contact Buy Me A Cof...

As infrastructure improves and involvement declines, are ham radio operators still needed to serve during emergencies in the United States? Plus, we hear from our community as they prepare their setup and test their emergency communications gear during Winter Field Day.  Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Contact: https://100wattsandawire.com/contact Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Join Christian K0STH and friends for this community based live stream. Everyone is welcome. Bring your topics, questions, and a positive attitude to the gathering of the willing. Topics include 30 Days, Yaesu radios, and Q&A.    Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Contact: https://100wattsandawire.com/contact Buy Me A Coffee: https://w...

Members of our community share a review of the 20 Meter Isotron antenna. The purpose of the 30 Days feature is to provide an honest review system in which members of our community are randomly chosen to test ham radio or ham radio adjacent products. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: ht...

Join Christian K0STH and friends for a weekly community based live stream. All topics are welcome. Bring your beverage of choice and we'll see you in the stream. Topics include: Long runs of coax and vertical antenna options.  Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube....

We're sharing some of your ham radio goals for 2022. Question: What do you think about the ARRL's new Low Power classification? Plus, the new segment Heard On The Radio and more information about the debut of 30 Days . All of this and more on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Me...

We complete the season of giving by announcing the final winner of the 1K Giveaway. Plus, and update on the Facebook lockout. Spoiler! It’s time to move to Discord. We also thank Skywarn, the radio clubs and operators that provide information during severe weather.  Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/sh...

We complete the season of giving by announcing the final winner of the 1K Giveaway. Plus, and update on the Facebook lockout. Spoiler! It’s time to move to Discord. We also thank Skywarn, the radio clubs and operators that provide information during severe weather.  Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/sh...

On this episode, we announce this week’s winner in the 100 Watts and a Wire: 1K Giveaway. Plus, we give you more information on the new show, “30 Days.” All of this and more on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

What's your philosophy during ham radio contests? Search and pounce? Park and bark? Or, turn off the radio? Plus, week two of the 1K Giveaway. Let’s see who gets the free gear. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://...

How does our community use computers with ham radio? Plus, the first winner is announced in the 1K Giveaway. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxmQpw...

Let's talk about radio on the road. Specifically, mobile set ups. What works for you? We also talk about the 1K Giveaway and our new show, 30 Days. All of this and more on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

Station layouts are very personal and sometimes they present certain challenges. Let's talk about some of the issues we overcome in the shack. All of this and more on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100w...

What microphones do hams use? Well, it depends who you ask. We asked you. Plus, are you ready to win your share of the $1K Giveaway? All of this and more on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Di...

On this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: What was your first ham radio? We'll share your answers. We also recap highlights of the DXWW Contest. How did you do? Plus, we also announce the $1000 Giveaway! Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wat...

Let's talk about antenna support. What masts work for you at home? We'll share your responses and calls on this edition of the 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxmQpw Sup...

After some technical issues, we catch this one ‘in progress”. It's called, "The Gentleman's Band". Let's take a look at ham radio's 160 meter band. We'll hear from the community and announce the Fall Out winners. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: http...

The Fall Out is the perfect excuse to get on the air. We come together and debrief on this year's antennas, radios, contacts and streams. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxmQpw Support the show Website Yo...

What ham radio projects do you need to work on before the snow flies? We’ll talk about things to think about as we get ready for Old Man Winter. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxmQpw Support the show Website...

Carolina Windom - If you have the space, a Carolina Windom may be a good multi band antenna solution. Let’s see how it works. Plus, plans for Fall Out. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxmQpw Support the show W...

A Look at Verticals - Sometimes we don't have the space for a wire antenna. A good solution may be a vertical. Let see what works for you. Plus, the Fall Out is coming! Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord: https://discord.gg/DRCwgxm...

A Community Question (CQ): After you passed your exam, how long did you have to wait to receive your call sign? Your answers revealed. Plus, we're prepping for the 100 Watts and a Wire: Fall Out. Question or Comment: https://forms.gle/o2MU5EnnPnRva9SC9 Website: http://100wattsandawire.com/ Merch: https://100wattsandawire.com/shop#!/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/100wattsandawire Discord:...