Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

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 for the web sites The QRPer and the SWLing Post.  A contributor to RADCOM, The Spectrum Monitor and other publications, Thomas is give us his perspective on gear, gear bags and organizing for portable operat...

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! Recommendations include radios, accessories, tools and stocking stuffers.

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.  We talk about our projects, favorite kits, and the tools necessary for a successful kit building experience.

Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for the Spectrum Monitor magazine.

In this episode, John, VE6EY, explains the principle of diversity reception to help reduce interference.

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 workbenches.

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 influential mentors in for hands on hardware and software experimentation.  Andreas has a remarkable talent for explaining complex technical subjects including radio propagation, software defined radio, microcon...

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. 

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.

Grayson Evans KJ7UM joins us to talk about the art and science of building with thermatrons! PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/hollow-state-design Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench...

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. QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Jetstream JTBM270 3-ELEMENT 2M 5-ELEM 70CM DUAL BAND VHF UHF YAGI BEAM ANTENNA https://www.ebay.com/itm/401688089979?epid=1124956691&hash=item5d8679d57b:g:gJ0AAOSwHPlWfa1F Rig Expert AA-650 Antenna Analyzer htt...

Field Day Debrief and EmComm Software with Gaston Gonzalez KT1RUN. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ QSO TODAY Ham Radi...

Doug K6JEY joins to get us on the air above 1GHz

Dr. Jack Mandelman K1VT, active DXer and CW Operator, joins us again to discuss non-conventional antenna options. PERMALINK = https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/more-magnetic-loop-antennas Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebo...

This week we take a look at directional antennas. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 HRWB Bu...

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 PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2021 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/conta...

Doug K6JEY is back to talk about the test equipment and methods for optimizing receiver performance. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/receiver-optimization Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamra...

This week, Mike, George, Rod, and Jeremy discuss the approach and tools of prototyping. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/prototyping Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeis...

Dan Quigley N7HQ, Director of Amateur Products at Flex Radio, joins us discuss the role of your network in your shack. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/the-network-in-your-shack Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.fac...

Join George, Jeremy, Smitty, Vince, Mike, and Rod as we answer audience questions live!

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. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/spring-project-roundtable Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us -  http://ha...

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 Jeremy KF7IJZ give insight to the selections offered. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/250-dollar-workbench Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https:/...

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. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/baycon-2021-station-automation Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Conn...

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. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/flexradio-hardware-architecture Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Co...

Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-satellite-tracker Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister...