Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)

Ken Oelke, VE6AFO, the president of the Quarter Century Wireless Assn. is on Ham Talk Live! to take your calls! We will be talking about the many outreach opportunities that QCWA is involved in, such as Youth Activities, a donation to ARISS, and the Young Ham Lends a Hand Award. The 2017 Young Ham Lends a Hand award winner, Ryan Cutshall, KD9DAB, will join us as well! Be sure to CALL in with your...

Tonight, it's a preview of the Huntsville Hamfest! Chairman Dave Givens, K5RSI is on the phone to take your calls and tell us about what's happening at this year's hamfest which takes place August 19-20.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the s...

Tonight on Ham Talk Live!, we visit with another famous Ham Radio music group! The Ham Band is with us LIVE from Denmark! We will talk about their music, their contest station, and how their viral video was made! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or du...

SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT ECLIPSE SAFETY INFO!!!Sam Rose, KC2LRC is back on the show to talk about the upcoming solar eclipse QSO Party on August 21! We will talk about how it works, and how the event will help provide important data about radio propagation. Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, will handle the call in portion of the show tonight since Sam is still in England this week. The interview with...

Tonight's show is a shortened, pre-recorded broadcast remembering the life of my father, Delbert Rapp, WB9UKG, who became a silent key early Monday morning. I talk about his start in ham radio, and how his legacy continues on with young hams.

John Marvin, AC0ZG, the author of NetLogger will be on Ham Talk Live! to talk about how NetLogger can help your net and how to make it happen! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB is back to talk about the latest kits on the market and ways to make kit building easier! Call in with your questions about building kits! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Jim Wilson, K5ND talks about the upcoming National Boy Scout Jamboree, as well as the Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) in October! Listen in - and better yet - call in with your questions, comments, or Radio Scouting stories! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You...

Sean Kutzko, KX9X from ARRL will take your Field Day questions on Ham Talk Live! We'll talk a little about Field Day, but once again this year we hope to keep most of the time for YOUR questions and answers! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during...

Michael Kalter, W8CI, the official spokesperson of the Dayton Hamvention, will return to give us a wrap-up of this year's Hamvention and some ideas for improvements. If you have a question or comment about ways to make Hamvention better next year, here is your chance! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is ham...

Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO is a 13 year old CW operator and contester, who was making his CW contacts using his microphone button until he was presented with a very special surprise at Contest University 2017.This week, we welcome on board the listeners from iHeart Podcasts for the first time! And, we introduce the new Baofeng button to the show! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by...

Jerry Rosalius, WB9Z is our guest on the show to talk about his recent induction into the CQ DX Hall of Fame and his DXpeditions! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Tom Vinson, NY0V makes his second appearance on the show... this time talking about a recent search for Amelia Earhart's plane and how ham radio ties into the search. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Tonight, we are LIVE from Dayton at the SpringHill Suites Hotel in Miamisburg at 417 N. Springboro Pike, just north of the Dayton Mall. If you are in the Dayton area, please stop by and be on the show! And if you can't be there in person, you can call in at 812-NET-HAM-1 or Skype us and join in the fun! We'll be talking about Hamventions past, present, and future. Call us with your favorite Hamven...

We continue our Dayton Hamvention preview as we will introduce this year’s Hamvention award winners to you. We are joined once again by Michael Kalter, W8CI, the official spokesperson of the Dayton Hamvention. And, we are joined by some of the award winners as well. As with all 6 of our Hamvention preview shows, we will give away a RadioWavz DX80 off center fed dipole to one lucky caller! So be su...

DARA officer Michael Kalter, W8CI, the official spokesperson for Dayton Hamvention, is here to talk about the latest news about this year's plans and take your questions! We talk about the flea market reservations, traffic, parking, internet and cellular access, rain strategies, and more! As with all 6 of our Hamvention preview shows, we will give away a RadioWavz DX80 off center fed dipole to one...

ROCK ON! Tonight the Spurious Emissions Band is our guest. They will be talking about their band members, their music, and their upcoming annual concert at the Contest SuperSuite during Hamvention weekend. We'll listen in on their rehearsal, and you'll have a chance to talk to some of the band members. And, we will once again give away a DX80 Off Center Fed Dipole courtesy of Radiowavz during the...

Carole Perry, WB2MGP returns to talk about her upcoming Youth Forum and Instructors Forum at this year's Dayton Hamvention! Carole also surprises us with the announcement of this year's Young Ham Lends a Hand award winner! This is week 2 of 6 of our preview shows counting down to Hamvention. So be sure to ask your questions about youth in the hobby and effective teaching strategies for all ages! A...

Our first official Hamvention Preview show for 2017!Tim Duffy, K3LR is here to talk about Contest University! And, your first chance to CALL IN AND WIN in our Hamvention Preview Radiowavz Antenna giveaway! Learn all about Contest University, ask your questions, and enjoy the show! We also talk a little Contest SuperSuite (contestsupersuite.com), Antenna Forum, Texas 6m BBQ (sixmeterbbq.com), and C...

Emmett Hohensee III, W0QH, the Chief Engineer at RadioWavz antennas is back to take more questions about your spring antenna projects and maintenance. We will also be discussing some of his exotic antenna installations, and the upcoming Dayton Hamvention Superstation! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is ham...

Our friend Don Wilbanks, AE5DW dares to come back on the show yet again to talk about the upcoming Ham Nation episode #300 and nominations for the Amateur Radio Newsline Bill Pasternak Young Ham of the Year Award. And, we throw in a few Hara Arena memories. Also, we introduce new (April Fools Day) sponsors to the show from QRM Labs... the Magic Smoke Replacement System, and InvisiTenna with Invisi...

Pat Barkey, N9RV is our guest tonight. Pat is the editor of the National Contest Journal (NCJ), and has a unique antenna array for contesting in Montana. CALL IN with your questions LIVE during the show at 812-NET-HAM-1 or via Skype. Our user name is HamTalkLive. Or, you can tweet us at @HamTalkLive before or during the show.

Robert Macedo, KD1CY and Lloyd Colston, KC5FM talk about the Voice over IP Hurricane Net tonight. We will talk about how you can listen and participate in the net over EchoLink and IRLP, and take questions and comments from callers LIVE at 812-NET-HAM-1 and Skype at hamtalklive. We also take questions and comments via Twitter @HamTalkLive during and leading up to the live show.

Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, is here to talk about the replacement of ham radio equipment on board the International Space Station, and how it affects us hams back here on Earth. You can call in with your questions LIVE during the show by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 or by Skype. Our user name is Ham Talk Live. You can also tweet your questions or comments anytime at @HamTalkLive.

Michael Kalter, W8CI, the official spokesperson for the Dayton Hamvention is on the show to give us the latest news on the plans for Hamvention at it's new home! Tune in for the interview, followed by your questions! If you have a question, give us a call LIVE during the show at 812-NET-HAM-1, or by Skype at Ham Talk Live. Or, you can tweet us @hamtalklive.