Ham Radio Gizmos

Winter Field Day 2026 nearly killed my brother. This is what happens when amateur radio meets sub-zero temperatures, frozen equipment, and one operator who refused to wear a coat.🛒 HAM RADIO MERCH: https://store.hamradiogizmos.com Get our "I sneeze harder than 5 watts" shirt, Winter Field Day survival gear, anGus survived Winter Field Day with frostbite, a failed diesel generator, and l...

In this episode of Guy & Gus Ham Radio Gizmos, we explore the RIGHT way to use dummy loads after Gus learns the hard way. Plus: Norwegian WWII resistance radio operators, Aerial's Q&A on power handling, and Guy's "This Week in Ham Radio History."============================ I have received a number of emails asking about what they can do to support the podcast. And I don&...

Gus spent $175 on a vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb transformer to repair his Heathkit Warrior. There was just one problem: it's a guitar amp transformer. Guy tries to explain why impedance ratios matter. Gus tests it anyway. Even Mr. Whiskers knows this is bad. Meanwhile, Guy reveals the surprising origin of Q-signals (spoiler: British ships and railroad operators invented them, not hams), and A...

This week on Guy & Gus Ham Radio Gizmos: Gus's homebrew radio combiner takes down the entire neighborhood's power, we uncover the secret WWII ham radio operators who intercepted Nazi communications, and our AI assistant shocks Gus by matching his vintage radio expertise! In Episode 2, we explore the incredible story of the Voluntary Interceptors—over 1,500 amateur radio operators (many...

Ham Radio Education Shouldn't Be Boring. With G&G, It Won't Be. Learn amateur radio through our "Learning and Laughing" approach. Twin brothers Guy and Gus teach you everything from license prep to equipment reviews - while arguing about absolutely everything. Ham radio education shouldn't put you to sleep. With G&G, it won't. • Learning and Laughing since 2025 |...

Everyone's talking about how AI is going to ruin jobs, kill creativity, and replace everything we love. But here’s the thing—they said the same about the printing press, railroads, electricity… even ham radio. In this video, we take a ride through history’s greatest tech freakouts—and uncover what they all missed. Whether you're a ham, a skeptic, or just tech-curious, this one might change...

During World War II, radios were confiscated from civilians across Britain. Yet somehow… a few were quietly given back. Why? Because hidden in the static were signals the military couldn’t afford to miss—coded transmissions from the German intelligence services. While Enigma was being cracked at Bletchley Park, another ultra-secret operation was underway. A ghost army of ordinary hams, teenagers,...

Inspired by Chris Rukowski's book, this video shares a true story of the profound impact of Morse code. It explores the history, personal journey, and enduring legacy of the dot code in today's digital world, highlighting its relevance in amateur radio and emergency communications. Join us as we delve into the CW Way of Life. My Personal Story...After being licensed for over 45 years, I was afraid...

In this episode, we crack open the dusty files of radio history and dive into the long, complicated, and sometimes quirky relationship between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the ham radio community. From terrifying exam rooms with stone-faced government testers, to modern RDF vans chasing down rogue signals, it’s been a wild ride since 1934. I’ll share my own firsthand memories of...

Signal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB Step back in time and discover the hidden drama behind one of ham radio’s most controversial innovations—Single Sideband (SSB). From skeptics who called it a fad, to the engineers and operators who dared to change the game, this is the story of how SSB reshaped amateur radio forever. In this episode, we fire up the old gear, tune into forgotten frequencies, and...

Educating, Entertaining, and Helping Radio Enthusiasts to learn more about the History and Stories behind the technology we enjoy. ⁨@HamRadioGizmos⁩Long before we were building robots with Arduinos or automating our homes with Raspberry Pis, there was a company quietly empowering ordinary people to build their own technology—one vacuum tube at a time. Think Heathkit was just a bunch of mail-order...

This series is intended to help you understand how radio propagation works. In future episodes, we will dive deeper into numbers and terms such as Solar Flux, MUF, DRAP, and a wide range of other topics to help you learn more and enjoy Amateur Radio more.

Are You Missing the BIGGEST Trend in Ham Radio? @HamRadioGizmos⁩ NO not FT8 or some new fancy digital mode! What is the fastest growing aspect of Ham Radio today? What is it that almost 400,000 hams know that you don't? Why have been involved in the 9 MIllion QSO's that have taken place? https://www.arrl.org/npota https://parksontheair.com/ https://www.sota.org.uk/ https://forums.qrz.com/i...

The Story of Ham Radio: A Journey Through Time and TechnologyDid you know the Navy tried to Ban Ham Radio? Who was Leon Deloy why was he so important to Ham Radio? In this video I cover the history of Ham Radio from the 1800's through modern day. I have a number of other stories in the works that provide background on the hobby you might have never heard before!73, N2LEE