Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)

The hit TV show "Last Man Standing" is in it's final season, and it's going QRT with a bang! A huge special event will happen later this month with seasoned and well known operators across North America to celebrate the KA6LMS station on the set and its amateur radio club. Executive Producer of "Last Man Standing", John Amodeo, AA6JA, and Special Event organizers Lou Maggio, NO2C and Salli Rosato,...

Jim Wilson, K5ND is here to take your questions about VHF Contesting and being a rover. Jim has an elaborate roving setup, and is a well known VHF Contester. Ask your questions LIVE on the show! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

The "big ugly" might be a famous 22 ounce hamburger in Indiana, but this week on Ham Talk Live! we're talking big ugly baluns! John Portune, W6NBC is here to take your questions about building an ugly (coiled coax) balun and why they are useful. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions...

Mark Brown, N4BCD, the chairman of the Huntsville Hamfest, is here to talk about the exciting news the Huntsville Hamfest board just received about the possibilities of hosting the event in person this year. He will be on the show to answer your questions about the changes that are being planned. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in se...

Tim Helming, WT1IM, the PIO of the Comm Academy 2021, an emergency communications and amateur radio conference, will take your calls live. The Comm Academy, like many other conferences, has been moved online for this year. So, you don't have to go to Seattle this time! You can attend from anywhere with an internet connection. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7...

Jack Dominic, the Executive Director of the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, is here to talk about a new feature at the museum: virtual tours. Get a taste of what the museum has to offer, even when the doors are closed due to the pandemic. Hear stories of how the radio signals from VOA Bethany Station impacted countless lives. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by...

Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, the co-principal investigator for the Mayo Clinic's convalescent plasma treatment research, returns to share the results of the study that were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Scott will also talk about how ham radio operators were involved. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment...

Michael Kalter, W8CI, the spokesperson for the Dayton Hamvention is back to bring us the bad news about cancelling Hamvention a second year in a row. We'll talk about the decision making process and the plans for alternate activities that will take place during the now cancelled Hamvention weekend. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in...

Joe Eisneberg, K0NEB returns to the show, but not to talk about kits! Joe has completely overhauled his shack, and it's featured in this month's CQ Magazine. We'll talk about what Joe did to upgrade his shack, and how the performance has noticeably increased. He will take your questions live, and give some tips for making your shack more efficient. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and commen...

Michael Cauley, W4MCA is back tonight to take your calls and questions about the Orlando Hamcation Special Edition being held online February 13th and 14th. Michael will talk about how to attend, and what we can look forward to from the virtual version of Hamcation. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also...

John Portune, W6NBC is back to talk about his latest creation featured in QST - a helical copper tape and PVC antenna that can be used similar to a J-pole, but can also work on the HF bands. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.w6nbc.comPro...

It's that time of year again! What should be on the ham's wish list? This year, Steve Molo, KI4KWR from GigaParts takes his turn at holiday gift ideas for the radio amateur. Call in with your questions and comments LIVE on the show! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or du...

Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO, the YOTA Month coordinator for the Americas, will take your calls about December YOTA Month! Youth all around the world are participating in this very special annual event with some huge goals. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show t...

Rob Sherwood, NC0B stops by to make a follow up visit after the show three weeks ago to take your questions since the phones acted up and we ran out of time. Plus, he's had a chance to test the ICOM IC-705 since then, so we'll talk about the results. Be sure to call with your questions at 859-982-7373 or tweet us at HamTalkLive. Or if you're logged into Spreaker, leave us a comment during the show...

Marcel Stieber, AI6MS is here talk about fully remote US license examinations, hybrid exams, and to take your questions! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive. https://hamstudy.org/sessions/online (online exam listings) https://blog.hamstudy...

Jay Adrick, K8CJY and Lee Hite, K8CLI from the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting are here to talk about the new, revamped Drake Radio Exhibit now on display at the museum. We'll take a look at the history of the Drake company, some interesting facts about the Drake line, and why this exhibit is a must-see for any Drake fan. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by call...

Rob Sherwood, NC0B from Sherwood Engineering returns to talk about the performance of several radios since his last visit on this show and will take your questions live about his analysis. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Escape the debate with news about some recent moves at the FCC: a proposed fee for US licenses, sunsetting the 3.5 GHz band, a new logo, and a literal move of the headquarters. Plus, what will CQ Worldwide look like this weekend in a pandemic? Call in with your questions and comments with CQ Magazine's Editor Rich Moseson, W2VU.Plus... we unveil a new weekly segment from Rick Garrett, N9GSU.Be sur...

Bruce Horn, WA7BNM is here to talk about his Contest Calendar web site and Twitter feed, preview some upcoming contests and on air events in the next few weeks, and take your calls. Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Michael Cauley, W4MCA returns with John Knott, N4JTK to take your questions about the cancellation of Orlando Hamcation 2021. We'll talk about how the decision was made, and plans for 2022.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Christian Cudnik, K0STH from 100 Watts and a Wire is here to talk about the 100 WAAW Fall Out coming up October 9-11. It's a chance to get outside and get on the air before winter arrives. We'll also talk about the addition of video to the podcast on YouTube. And, Christian will once again claim that someone cancelled or I couldn't find anyone else to be on this week. So we'll probably pay tribute...

Māris Goldmanis is with the Numbers Stations Research and Information Center, a project that is dedicated to the research, monitoring, information gathering, and publishing about numbers stations, military stations, and other shortwave radio phenomena. He is here to tell us about numbers stations and to take your questions live. Their web site is at numbers-stations.com. Be sure to CALL in with yo...

Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, Lou McFadin, W5DID, and Kerry Banke, N6IZW are here with all the details about the new radio system aboard the International Space Station! It's your chance to hear from the team first hand, and ask your questions LIVE here on the show. Be sure to call with your questions and comments at 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your question...

Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR and Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT will be back to talk about this year's Collegiate QSO Party! Find out about the changes to the event this year due to COVID-19, and how you can connect with your alma mater via ham radio and create some excitement in the college clubs! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the s...

Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB returns again with another installment on kit building with some new morse code kits! Join us Thursday night (9/3) at 9 pm EDT (Friday 0100Z) and call in with your questions for Joe! Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive...