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Thursdays at 9 pm Eastern Live call-in talk show about Amateur (Ham) Radio Hosted by Neil Rapp, WB9VPG Twitter: @HamTalkLive Facebook: facebook.com/HamTalkLive Instagram: HamTalkLive Email: contact@hamtalklive.com Web: HamTalkLive.com Call-in Line: (812) 650-9556 Show Schedule: www.neilrapp.alterv…

Neil Rapp


    • Apr 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Ham Talk Live! podcast is an informative and engaging show that caters to ham radio enthusiasts. Hosted by Neil, a high school science teacher, the podcast aims to educate hams on the latest equipment and technical details about the hobby. The format of the show allows for live call-ins, questions from various platforms, and interviews with different guests every week.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Neil's ability to bring in a broad range of guests who provide valuable insights into different aspects of ham radio. This allows listeners to stay updated on upcoming events, new research, and other relevant topics within the hobby. The interactive nature of the show also makes it easy for listeners to participate and ask questions directly to the guests.

    Another positive aspect is Neil's passion for technology, learning, and social interaction. His enthusiasm shines through in every episode, making it a highly enjoyable listening experience. The podcast is well-produced and offers a wide variety of topics that cater to different interests within ham radio, including DXing, contests, SOTA, homebrewing, and more.

    While there aren't any notable worst aspects to mention about this podcast, it's worth noting that some episodes may not be as appealing if they don't align with specific personal interests within ham radio. However, with a wide range of topics covered on Ham Talk Live!, there is usually something for everyone.

    In conclusion, The Ham Talk Live! podcast is highly recommended for ham radio enthusiasts who want to stay informed about the latest equipment trends and technical details while enjoying engaging conversations with experts in the field. Neil's dedication to providing valuable content shines through in each episode, making it an excellent choice for those looking to expand their knowledge and connect with fellow hams.



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    Episode 324 - Voice of America Museum Renovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 41:37


    Ham Talk Live! is back with a special episode!  Lee Hite, K8CLI joins us to talk about the status of the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Twp. Ohio and all the renovations that have taken place over the past year.  The museum will also be open during Hamvention weekend Thursday through Saturday from noon to 9 pm and on Sunday from noon to 5 pm.  Regular hours for the museum are every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 pm.See voamuseum.org and wc8voa.org for more information about the museum and the West Chester ARA.Be sure to join us for Hamvention Eve on Ham Talk Live!  Thursday, May 15.

    Episode 323 - Young Ham of the Year 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 49:02


    Kees Van Oosbree, WØAAE, the reigning 2023 Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year and Don Wilbanks, AE5DW from Amateur Radio Newsline are here to talk about this year's presentation of the award at the Huntsville Hamfest and get to know Kees better.arnewsline.orgThis is the final episode of Ham Talk Live! Thanks to everyone for your support.

    Episode 322 - Huntsville Hamfest 2023 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 33:15


    Mark Brown, N4BCD joins us to talk about the upcoming World's Friendliest Hamfest, the Huntsville Hamfest! hamfest.org

    Episode 321 - Hamvention Duck and Ham & Quackers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 42:01


    Junie Cassone, N1DUC returns to the show after a trip to Hamvention with her duck, Mochi. And, she has started a new YouTube channel called Ham & Quackers since her last visit.https://www.hamandquackers.com/

    Episode 320 - Field Day 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 43:21


    Paul Bourque, N1SFE, the ARRL Contest Manager, is here to talk about Field Day 2023 and some new changes to the rules! Be sure to tune in to find out the latest about Field Day.https://www.arrl.org/field-day

    Episode 319 - LIVE! From Dayton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 52:03


    It's HAMVENTION EVE! We're here in Dayton, OH to bring you the very latest news, weather, and traffic before Hamvention opens tomorrow morning.hamvention.org

    Episode 318 - Hamvention Preview: Youth & Collegiate Activities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 43:11


    Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT and Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR are here from the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP). We'll talk about what's happening at Dayton for younger hams this year!Link to CARP Dinner: https://partey.io/2gweAW7P0F6u

    Episode 317- World Radiosport Team Championship 2023 Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 43:07


    The COVID-delayed 2022 World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) will be held this summer outside Bologna, Italy, and preparations have been under way for many years. Fabio Schettino, I4UFH, the vice president of WRTC 2023 is here to tell us how things are progressing for this summer.wrtc2022.it

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    Episode 316 - Hamvention Preview 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 51:51


    Michael Kalter, W8CI, the spokesperson for the Dayton Hamvention is back once again to let us know how things are progressing for this year's Hamvention August 19-21.hamvention.org

    Episode 315 - CW with CICR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 61:33


    Glenn Norman, W4YES and Teri Beard, KO4WFP are here to talk about learning how to learn CW! A new course called the Comprehensive Instant Character Recognition Course, or CICR, is a way to gain code speed for those who already know CW. Listen to find out what it's all about and how you can join in - for free!cwinnovations.net

    Episode 314 - HamSCI Conference 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 32:26


    Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF and Gary Mikitin, AF8A are with us from HamSCI to talk about the upcoming 2023 HamSCI conference and the Solar Eclipse QSO Parties.

    Episode 313 - LIVE from Orlando HamCation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 26:11


    We're coming to you LIVE in Orlando, Florida where HamCation is about to begin! Michael Cauley, W4ORL, the chairman of HamCation, is here to give us the latest update before the big event.

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    Episode 312- Torroids and Baluns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 41:55


    Frequent contributor to QST and On the Air Magazines John Portune, W6NBC is back to talk about the basics of torroids and baluns. Learn what type of mix to use, size, and where to find a winding calculator to make a balun for your antenna.Links:Toroid winding calculator: https://coil32.net/online-calculators/ferrite-torroid-calculator.htmlJohn's article in On the Air magazine: Jan/Feb 2023 edition page 20 http://www.arrl.org/read-on-the-air

    Episode 311 - HamCation Award Winners 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 38:47


    Mike Banigan, KJ4UDO and Michael Cauley, W4ORL are here from the Orlando HamCation to announce this year's award winners and bring the latest news about HamCation!Congratulations to the winners:Carole Perry Educator of the Year Co-Winners:Ken Lyons, KN4MDJ (WB4SA) & Jim Storms, AB8YK (YDXA)Gordon West Ambassador of the Year:John Bigley, N7URhamcation.com

    Episode 310 - 12 Days of Christmas Special Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 40:30


    Salli Rosato K2RYD & Lou Maggio, NO2C are here to talk about the 12 Days of Christmas Special Event. Salli, K2RYD, came up with the idea, and they have operated and managed it together in this the fourth year of the event. Lou and Salli are members of the Great South Bay ARC in Long Island, NY.qrz.com/db/k2ryd

    Episode 309 - YOTA Month 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 50:36


    December is YOTA Month, and Kees Van Oosbree, WØAAE is here to talk about stations in the Americas that are participating in this worldwide event with operators under the age of 26.youthontheair.org

    Episode 308 - Winter Field Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 41:30


    Marvin Turner, WØMET is the director of the 2023 Winter Field Day. He is here to talk about some of the changes coming to this year's event, and explain what it's all about.winterfieldday.com

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    Episode 307 - CQ Worldwide CW Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 50:23


    John Dorr, K1AR, the director of the CQ Worldwise DX Contest is here to talk about the CW edition of the popular event coming up the last weekend in November.

    Episode 306 - New Tools, New Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 39:17


    Our kit building expert, Joe Eisenberg, KØNEB from CQ Magazine is here to tell us about some new kits since his last visit, plus some new tools for building those kits!Plus, we have breaking news from the VOA Museum.

    Episode 305 - Jamboree on the Air & Internet 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 40:50


    Bill Stearns, NE4RD, President of the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association and leader of the National Jamboree on the Air Task Force is here to talk about the upcoming Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet October 14-16, 2022jotajoti.info

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    Episode 304 - Collegiate QSO Party 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 36:52


    The Collegiate QSO Party is back for 2022, and Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR and Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT are here to tell us about all the changes and how you can participate! Plus, we'll talk about how college clubs are supported through the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program.

    Episode 303 - Newsline Young Ham of the Year 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 33:57


    Don Wilbanks, AE5DW from Amateur Radio Newsline is here from the Huntsville Hamfest where Audrey McElroy, KM4BUN of Cumming, Georgia is receiving the 2022 Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award.

    Episode 302 - Huntsville Hamfest Preview 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 34:27


    Mark Brown, N4BCD, the chairman of the Huntsville Hamfest, is here to tell us all about what's happening for the 2022 edition of the hamfest in August.

    Episode 301 - Youth DX Adventure 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 37:34


    Candace, KE8MMS, T.J., KO4FFA, Brennan, K6BFL are 3 young people operating the PJ2T contest station this weekend as PJ2Y as part of the annual Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure! We'll talk to them LIVE from Caracao and share their stories from the trip, along with one of the leaders, Jim Storms AB8YK.

    Episode 300 - A Parks on the Air Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 31:50


    Vance Martin, N3VEM is here to talk about 3 big news items about Parks on the Air.

    Episode 299 - WalMart Parking Lots on the Air III - It's BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 40:47


    Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADØHJ and Andrew Northam, KE8FZT are here to talk about the third ever WalMart Parking Lots on the Air special event taking place on July 2! They will tell us how it works, how it all got started, and some of the crazy bonuses you can earn.

    Episode 298 - Youth on the Air Camp 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 44:49


    Adam Johnson, KD9KIS, the assistant camp director for Youth on the Air Americas stops by to talk about the upcoming camp in Ohio, USA, the selection process for the host location for the 2023 camp, and how to work W8Y during next week's camp.

    Episode 297 - LIVE from Dayton Hamvention 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 37:52


    Paul Braun, WD9GCO and I are LIVE from Dayton, Ohio with Hamvention weather with Spectrum Channel One Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell, KD4BNT, traffic, and the latest news from spokesperson Michael Kalter, W8CI.

    Episode 296 - Hamvention Preview: Kit Building and Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 48:00


    Joe Eisenberg, KØNEB is back to talk about the upcoming kit building opportunities and kits to look for at the 2022 Dayton Hamvention.

    Episode 295 - The Return of NASA On the Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 30:15


    NOTA is back! The popular year long special event from the NASA radio clubs is back to celebrate more landmark space anniversaries during 2022. Jayant Ramakrishnan, KG5LJZ, joins us from Houston, Texas to talk about it.

    Episode 294 - Hamvention Preview: Youth Forum Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 37:32


    Carole Perry, WB2MGP, the moderator of the 33rd annual Dayton Hamvention Youth Forum and the moderator of the Instructors' Forum is here to preview what will be happening at those events at the 2022 Hamvention.

    Episode 293 - Hamvention Preview: Voice of America Museum Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 39:12


    Lee Hite, K8CLI, lead docent at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, stops by to talk about this year's open house for hams during Dayton Hamvention and some of the new features at the museum.

    Episode 292 - Hamvention Preview 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 57:52


    Michael Kalter, W8CI is here to tell us all about the return of Hamvention!

    Episode 291 - Dayton Contest University 2022: A New Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 28:56


    Tim Duffy, K3LR, the founder and chairman of Contest University is here to give a preview of the 2022 Dayton CTU, talk about the new venue for the event, and other associated events that will all be happening at the new venue for Hamvention 2022.contestuniversity.comconstestsupersuite.comcontestdinner.comtopbanddinner.com

    Episode 290 - SOAR: Satellite Optimized Amateur Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 47:36


    Mark Smith, N6MTS stops by to talk about a project he's been working on called SOAR. It's an FM satellite operating appliance. We'll talk about what it does, how it works, and how it was developed. Mark's newly formed company, Halibut Electronics, will manufacture SOAR and other products in the future.To find out more about SOAR on video, go to https://youtu.be/y_lgjdELaawTo find Mark on Twitter: @smittyhalibut @HalibutElecOn the web: https://electronics.halibut.com/

    Episode 289 - Voice of America 80th Anniversary Special Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 44:14


    Jocelyn, KD8VRX; Marc, K3POE; and Peter, N4PVH are here to talk about the 80th Anniversary of the Voice of America and the on air special event happening THIS weekend!For more information about the special event and to see some photos, visit the QRZ.com pages for W3V, W8O, and W4A.

    Episode 288 - We're Live at HamCation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 23:55


    We are in Orlando, Florida for the 2022 HamCation! We'll give you an idea of how things are going during the setup, and Hamfest Chairman Michael Cauley, W4ORL is here to give us an update with the very latest news about the event.

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    Episode 287 - 10m and 10-10 International Net

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 49:33


    Keith Schlottman, KR7RK from the 10-10 International Net is here to talk about 10 meters and the 10-10 organization. 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.

    Episode 286 - HamSCI Workshop in Huntsville, AL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 35:08


    Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, is here to talk abou the next HamSCI workshop that will be held in Huntsville, Alabama March 18-19, 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.

    Episode 285 - Orlando Hamcation Preview 2022 and Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 47:53


    Michael Cauley, W4ORL and Mike Banigan, KJ4UDO return to talk about next month's Orlando Hamcation and announce the winner of the 2022 Carole Perry Educator of the Year Award!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.

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    Episode 284 - IARU Region 2 Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 49:08


    Sterling Mann, NØSSC stops by to talk about the IARU Region 2 Youth Initiative and 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.

    Episode 283 - Amateur Radio Newsline Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 73:32


    Tonight, the crew from Amateur Radio Newsline takes over the show, discussing a wide range of topics, Newsline memories, and the latest news.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.

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    Episode 282 - December YOTA Month 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 49:28


    Kees Van Oosbree, W0AAE, the assistant YOTA Month coordinator for the Americas, is here to talk about the month long special event going on NOW! All operators are age 25 or younger, and awards are offered.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.

    Episode 281 - Straight Key Century Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 44:56


    Doug, N3PDT and Ted, K8AQM are here to take your calls about the Straight Key Century Club. They recently hit a major membership mark, and we'll talk about it and their activities.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.

    Episode 280 - HamCation 2022 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 38:40


    Michael Cauley, W4ORL, the chairman of the Orlando HamCation takes your calls about preparations for the 2022 event.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.

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    Episode 279 - Antarctic Eclipse Festival of Frequency Measurement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 48:07


    Kristina Collins, KD8OXT & Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF are here from HamSCI to talk about their next event - the Antarctic Eclipse Festival of Frequency Measurements. We'll talk about the data that will be gathered, how you can help, and what they hope to discover.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.

    Episode 278 - Collegiate Initiative Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 48:57


    Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT and Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR are here to give an update on the Collegiate Amateur Radio Initiative (CARI). We'll talk about what they do, and some of the things that have taken place during the last year.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.

    Episode 277 - A Talk with Don Wilbanks, AE5DW

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 58:03


    Don Wilbanks, AE5DW will be here to talk about a variety of things, starting with the new version of the Ham Nation podcast.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.

    Episode 276 - Hamfests and the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 47:00


    Michael Kalter, W8CI from the Dayton Hamvention, Michael Cauley, W4ORL from the Orlando Hamcation, and Mark Brown, N4BCD from the Huntsville Hamfest join us to give an update on the implications of the pandemic on their respective hamfests. 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.

    Episode 275 - Contest Primer with K0MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 48:55


    Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, contester and past editor of the National Contest Journal, joins us to talk about how to get started in contesting. If you want to get some DX and work fast, contesting just might be for you! Scott gives us some basics on how to get started.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.

    Episode 274 - New Kits and New Tools with Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 48:00


    Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB returns to tell us about some new kits and some new kit building tools!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.Cricket 20m, Revived & Improved Heathkit Crystal Radio - COMING SOONhttp://www.4sqrp.com/kitIndex.phpTV-B-Gonehttps://www.adafruit.com/product/73Easy BitX SSB Transceiverhttps://amateurradiokits.in/product/easy-bitx-ssb-tcvr-basic-kit/Soldering Toolshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=ts100+oled&ref=nb_sb_noss_2https://www.harborfreight.com/5-to-50-watt-soldering-station-57364.htmlhttps://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-cordless-soldering-iron-64034.html

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