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RRA EP 50 Astounding Antenna

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 30:24


RRA EP 50 Astounding Antenna IntroWelcomeJob with Amazon60 hour weeksAlternate recording is comingWelcome the Chinese radioNo feedback, shame on youMissed Russ and CherylBusiness: Mobile AntennasAntenna is importantMost are the sameCheck the Spec'sColinear?Isotropic Radiator?Magmount or poke a hole in your car?Mounts preform mostly the sameFender mountTrunk mountBumper mountNMO MountMagnet MountI use Mag-mountsHeight MattersRichard's Story TimePut that Mag Mount on the roofPlacement can make a differencePlastic CarsNot a good GroundWindow clip and Through window are crapCoaxKeep it away from internal data cables away from your coaxGhetto install on my 25 watt radio Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 52 Powerful Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 48:21


Solid core cable verses Stranded 16 gauge to 10 gauge I'm running 6 to 7 feed 12 to 13 amps

RF Podcast EP 51 Memorizing the Test

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 20:00


Studying to the Test Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) IntroWelcomeNo nag this timeMobile in the StudioMore mobile install to come... LaterI was getting clubs to send me a copy of their newsletterThe Ground Wire Tyler TX clubStudying to the TestDon't learn it memorize itNot a new approachBeen that way since I was licensedNovice was pretty easyBeen messin with electronics since I was a kidRadios, Electronics, computers. Oh, my.I knew a little about propagationWe used to take the test, get our license and learn from thereWith the codeless license we feel down on Elmering"I need another antenna because the one I have doesn't have enough SWR?"We couldn't keep up because of the influx of new operatorsIt would be neat to be a hamFirst time renewal comes along their goneDon't hide. ElmerThe folks that complain about the new guys. Came in the same way.This hobby is about Elmering Moaning about the good old days of amateur radioWe are having a hard time competing with Cell PhonesNothing wrong with studying to the test, if you don't stop thereWe got rid of the code, what now?The people that said they would never use Morse code are all down on HF doing codeThank you Tyler amateur radio clubElmer, Elmer, ElmerThese guys are not LidsThey just need some Elmering Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 49 Simple Mobile Power

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 29:14


RRA EP 49 Simple Mobile Power IntroWelcomeNo feedbackCheck out our contact info at the websiteMore club meetingThe relaunch is comingNag, Nag, Nag, Donations Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) Leaving the wife at home to go to work for AmazonSeguePower for your mobile operationsRichard was a Level Three Certified Chrysler TechnicianWeek in Las VegasViper!!!How do I get power to the radio in my car?Richards Story TimeRed wire is not always powerComputer on my car?Richards Story TimeDon't use the network wiresConnect directly to the batteryNo more framesAGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)Lead acid batteries are big capacitorsStinky lead acid battery go boomhow do i get to the batteryGrommetComputer network is not 12 voltsDon't mess with the trackerSecond battery is an optionTry not to put a second battery in the passenger compartmentAGM can be inside the car if properly installedHydrogen / rotten eggsBOOM!AGM's can be vented and have minimal out gassingDeep cycle batteries are not for inside the carWhat if I hook them togetherBattery IsolatorDon't be madBattery dead1st battery, 2nd BatteryI'm so confusedMore info to comeWe'll see what we come up with next73 Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 50 Quality Mobile Install 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 70:38


RF Podcast EP 50 Basic Mobile Install 1 70 cm band threatintroWelcomeFeedbackCory KB9JHU Podcast Ideas collegearc.comBill and Ray talking about videos Ray KO4RB Time is nil for radioTIm KI6BGEwhere is the loginnice layoutJerry KD0BIK Jerry great to find you back in my podcast feedBruce VE2GVIJoe NE3R comment on D-Star article, doesn't like the codec, Why aren't all hams using LinuxTim KI6BGE D-Star article WS4E Doesn't want D-Star because it's ICOMVideos on YouTubeDonationsTed N0CALLPaul KE5WMA Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) Musical InterludeMobile Radio Installation PowerGet on the air and make it pretty laterMy first home made mag mount for 2 metersMake a plan for your installDo you want to run HF, VHF, UHF or What mobileBigger vehicles more radio room, smaller vehicles lessI wanted HF, VHF and UHF and a laptop in my old truckWhat do you need for your install. I hadPower Supply: 1996 Ford F-150 pickupHow much power do you wantMake sure you have good groundsHooking to the battery terminals is best or hook up as close as you canWatch out for the devices in the vehicle that emit stray RFadd a second battery if possible. Use a battery Isolator.Fuse the positive and negative leadsDo not tap into the fuse blockDo not put a lead acid battery inside the passenger compartmentBrad Sucks Rocks!HR 607 House of Representatives trying to take 70 cm bandPlease drop us a donation if you canMobile install series has been started Thanks for joining usWe'll see you next time 73 Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 48 Essential Jargon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 36:24


RRA EP 46 Essential Jargon IntroWelcomeSide trip from the propagation seriesBeen super busyMore clubMoving at glacial speedElmering Whoo Hoo!Moving down to the relaunch of Resonant FrequencyTrying to figure out schedulingWhat is the future of Richard's Radio Adventures?New job may throw a wrench in the worksWE NEED FEEDBACK10 meters is coming backBanned from RedditDonationsBridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot)TwaddleHamspeak / JargonRichard's Story timeVisitor from the Planet of Jar-GonLowell K9LDW interpreterAmateur Radio Operators have JargonThe new guys don't understand explain in plain English"Jargon" from middle English means GibberishThe new operators need time to acclimateRichard's Story timeI'm the guy that learn it for myselfeverybody else are not that wayThey need helpRichard's Story timewhen you brick a radioCPS?Ham Speak?Learning to the test was good when the Elmers weren't hidingLearn the infoRichard's Story timeIf you don't understand ask for clarificationHam's love to talkYou are not StupidLearn the material when studying for the testThe operators that are always negative with you don't want them to help youRichard's Story timeDon't Be afraid"The only stupid question is the one that is never asked" it kind of defeats the purposeBoy he sure is full of himselfThe old ways are not workingAs Elmers we need to find a new way to help the new operators.73 Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 49 Powerful Linux

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 39:59


RF Podcast EP 49 Powerful Linux Mobile EpisodeIntroWelcomeVisit the website www.rfpodcast.infoDonationsBridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot)No feedback this timeTopic more LinuxLinux makes senseIt is not hard to work withHas more than one Great DesktopDifferent flavors of Linux are called Distributions The current focus is to make it more desktop friendlyWhyYou don't always want to have your ham stuff on your everyday equipmentMakes older computers run greatCan be run from a thumb driveLive CD'sFreedomFree as in moneyOpen sourceThe other freeModify it if you wantMake it yoursShare it with your friendsIf I put it on my wife's machine she wouldn't know the differenceBest DistributionsLinux Mint (Debian Based)Ubuntu (Debian Based)Fedora ( Red Hat Based)Crunch Bang (Now defunct)Probably Not for the NoviceDebian but has a huge Amateur Radio RepoGentooArchRead about other Distros and see there top ten list at DistrowatchAmateur RadioAll the software is in one placelots of software in the repositoriesRig ControlPacketLoggingDigital Modes softwareCW TrainersSatellite SoftwareDX ClusterDid an interview with the writer of FLdigi onceFree Soft Ware like FlDigi Linux and WindowsCQRlogXDXDratsFeature Rich D-Star DataRichards Story TimeCrunch Bang Linuxon a 12 year old laptopA bunch of computer stuffUse Linux Mint and take a test driveI hate WindowsStarted on Windows 2.0 before that I was a DOS guyCheck out the Gal in the Heil headsetSEND ME YOUR FEEDBACK!Brad Sucks Rocks Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 47 Basic Propagation 5 Solar Cycle

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 26:43


RRA EP 46 Basic Propagation 5 Solar Cycle IntroWelcomeDonationswww.rfpodcast.info Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) Doin's in the clubStill working on ARES and ClubRatified club constitutionVoting on duessat around with some new club members and talked about radiosgo hang out at a local clubBorrowing a different repeater to improve coverageOur repeater ideas have fallen throughWe've been offered a 100 foot tower if we had something to put on itSimulate emergency TestW2CEW working on WinlinkSolar CycleSunspotsSolar Cycle runs about 11 yearsmore sunspots at the peak of the cycleThe sun is more active when the solar cycle is upmore radiation to creates charged particles in the ionospheredenser ionosphere means more refractionRichard's Story TimeWhen it's up it's greatHigher ionization helps radio waves propagate more efficientlyMUF Maximum Usable FrequencySolar Flares and Coronal Holes are badProtons are charge killersEasy on the Jargon with the new guysGeomagnetic Storm bad too!It can even charge the D Layer and disrupt Lower HF FrequenciesNew Hams are getting frustratedYou can't fight the sunMake sure your station is ready for when the cycle comes backWe are currently at Solar minimumNext Sunspot peak will max around 2023 -2026Usable propagation before themFlorida and California, Damn!Use WWV, International Broadcast, to get your receive up to snuffDon't forget the dummy loadI hear snoringStay tuned for more to comeHe's nagging again73 everybody Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 48 Superb Feedback

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 70:49


RF Podcast EP 48 Superb Feedback introWelcomeWe are back in the studioGreat response at the websiteAdded Godaddy as a sponserWere not here to make a living First hosting suckedVideos over at YouTubeBeen asked to show up at Dayton and BeltonThanks to Bill KA9WKA for being a tremendous job with show notesSend us your feedback, articles and audio it might end up on the showSorry for the long breakDon't want to feed you crapand now for a musical interludeReturn of the feedbackfrom the website B.B. KC5PIYArmadillo IntertieWants input other Intertie websiteFrom the Website Rich KD0BJT at Low SRWProblem with the feed in GpodderDon K7IGKDon Thinks CW operators are nicer peopleWhy did you disappear from Itunes?DonationsJames WL7FCPaul KE5WMAFeedbackPaul KE5WMAComment on Riff RaffCodeless license has opened up Ham radio for the disabledAnother Musical InterludeDonationWoody KF4TQJEmail from WoodyFeedbackDon WS4EDo I need a paper logbookJames N2ENNHe was having a bad dayLikes the mobile episodesIan AK4IKSuccessful club meetingsBook a decent programActivitiesRegular NetsElmeringVE SessionsTeach ClassesWS4E DonPut all your ARES and RACES in one basketRay KO4RBWelcome back RichardWe are out73 Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RF Podcast EP 47 Upbeat Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 22:40


RF Podcast EP 47 Upbeat Update OpeningGreetings Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) We are back, We have maximum backnessRichard's Depression has liftedLast year was the year from hellTime for an updateIt is fantastic to be back with my My people, My Fans, My wonderful fansDid six episodes in one night and deleted this oneFeed is now working at ItunesWe are now available at Podcast AlleyEvil Feed Burner feedWe have revamped the website rfpodcast.infoBack on wordpressCharlotte got added to the banner and yes that is a Heil headsetDonations, Donations, DonationsWe got to pay the billsServer feesURL'sSuggested donationsend me a dollarIdiot Operator ErrorWe have been Busy, Busy, BusyMake comments on the Website or where ever you find the showa tribute to Bill KA9WKABlah, Blah, BlahWe in the loud rattly old truckmoving some contributing user stuff to main feedmore mobile episodes coming your way.Richard's Story TimeIt's been a year an I'm backMore Adventures of Richard KB5JBV to comeThanks for joining us for this update episode Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 46 Basic Propagation 4

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 30:56


RRA EP 46 Basic Propagation 4 Sporadic E Propagation IntroWelcome Help Support the Show Today!!! Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) setting up a Patreon area at the websiteuncut episodesout takeswith music and without musicdifferent audio formatsassorted tracks that never made it into the showand exclusive access to the Patreon area on the discord serverBuy me a cup of coffeeBasically a tip JarPaypalone time donation or reoccurring donationWe are basically rebuilding the studio hereWe have become a Bridge Com Affiliateit works the same as Amazon did we get a percentage if you purchase using our linkGnorman and I were sitting around drinking and talking... :DThinking about doing a separate show for Digital Voice we'll keep you postedMain topic Propagation 4Sporadic E Propagation6 meters is like HF and VHFHeavily ionized patches of the E LayerSeveral hundred miles to several thousand milesRefraction off the Ionized layerIt is sporadicI know a guy using WSPR to track sporadic ETropospheric DuctingOcean of airThe atmosphere is kind of acts like a fluidWeather can cause refraction of radio wavesLook up temperature inversionsThey can create a "duct"hundreds of miles to thousands of milesRichards Story TimeTrans-equatorial propagationStations equidistant on opposite sides of the equatorWorks better for lower latitudesMeteor ScatterBest during meteor showersPersiadsLionidsMeteors leave a dense trail of ionization as the burn up in the atmosphereGo out and read up on this stuffPreach the good news of Amateur radioSpend time with you familyWe'll see you next time73 Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 46 Blessed Riff Raff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 21:31


RF Podcast EP 46 Blessed Riff Raff Dispensing a little Butt hurt creme for the Dallas Amateur Radio ClubWill be sending a box of tissueIntroWelcome everybodyStudio 2 MMobile editionStill working on contributing listener areaWe don't have Audible anymoremore donation NagWe will get back to feedbackSadly no misicSegment Riff RaffThe use of the phrase Riff RaffRichard's Story TimeYou should be ashamedWe are all Amateur Radio OperatorsJust because you have a little money doesn't make you betterLids call other operators Riff RaffExtra LiteYes This Is A RantPolice dispatchers are sucky radio operatorsEliminate the termMore about that Elitist ClubHe likes to keep the Riff Raff outWere supposed to be a brotherhoodWe will get info on the Lid's in the futureSome have incurred my wrath for picking on the little guysHell yeah I'm a loose cannonThe members of a club is more important than the clubthe membership of the League is more important than the LeagueThe people that are pushed off to the side are the ones that are importantNo reason under the sun to refer to your Fellow Ham's as Riff RaffShut her down Thanks to Brad Sucks for our closing musicTime to take out the TRASH!!! Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 45 Basic Propagation 3 Polarization

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 37:42


RRA EP 45 Basic Propagation 2 Polarization IntroWelcomeCold snap in Texas Fall is FallingRainy season in TexasA little HousekeepingPatreon Tim KO4IVNBuy Me A CoffeeNewPayPalMentions for all donations on the showHaving to add 1 or 2 sponsorsBridgecomLosing AmazonI'm a believer in their productsTYT Radios are JunkKen N2VIP Affiliated Club Coordinator for the North Texas Section of The ARRLWe are mobile now sort ofBilly AK5DX is a repeater GODPick up a KCARA Flyer at Belton HamfestShout out to Colten W2CEW and Sandor KG4FETReally need a tone board the Yeasu FT-8100RCafe Press was a bustBasic Propagation Part 3The age old question Vertical or Horizontal PolarizationVertical antennas are a space saverGround wave is usableSpend a dollar on the Radio, spend two dollars for the antennaRichard's Story TimeMore power doesn't help you hear betterSSB on 27 MHZ and 2 Meters prefer horizontalRichard's Story TimeAdvantages of a horizontal antennaWire antennas are far more forgiving when installingMan Made NoiseNatural NoiseRichard's Story TimeTracking Down NoiseYou can loose a lot of Man made noise by having your antenna horizontallyLoop antennas have far less noise like a QuadLook into polarizationSee Ya'll Next Time Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 45 Awesome Feedback 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 99:46


RF Podcast EP 45 Awesome Feedback 2 IntroWelcomeWe really miss Jerry TaylorGot Black Sparrow Media backDonations PleaseClick the Donation Links for Buy me a coffee, Paypal, PatreonFeedback:Ross VK3UCRFrasier No call Canada is almost TexasMore about mobile rig recommendationsApartment OperationsRadiosPortable AntennasCheck out W1FB's antenna booksand thanks for the donationRay KO4RB DonationEmailCraig KB3SBIItunes Feed *SHORT BREAK* More feedbackBB KC5TIYPesky ArmadillosLinked repeatersIntertie Inc.More Info on D-StarICQ PodcastColin and MartinSetting up a Retirement StationRichard KJ5VGVNo RadioLack of D-Star users on the airDiscrimination against New HamsKicked off the repeater by the older operatorsGiving up on D-Star *Another Short Break* Even More FeedbackFrasierDonationYour show I'm just the guy talkingDon WF4EMobile episode are a thumbs upIdeaGood Ideas for monthly club meetings to keep the members engagedFind out what other clubs are doing for programsGet the new guys to talk about they're working onDon WF4E Part 2Where are the old EpisodesBruce VE2GZIGood to hear you backDon WF4EItunes feed still not workingSteve KJ6NPraise for D-StarRandy KD7WTEFix my password PleaseHaving trouble with down loadsBB KC5PIYHaving Richard type luckAppreciates the personal contact from meGunner No CallPodcast Feed IssueStan KF6LAULooking for the old showsDownload from the websiteDonation from RandyStan KF6LAUStan is looking for all the PodcastsDon WF4EField Day StorySquare DancingTim KI6BGED-Star Repeater NE5R now NT5RNEverybody is welcome to contribute contentRecent Email from Tom the President of the Dallas Amateur Radio ClubHe's still a jerkHe can purchase slack someplace elseThe think they are hot shit on a stick. Closing her up That was Epic Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 44 Basic Propagation 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 35:28


RRA EP 44 Basic Propagation 2 IntroComing down to the restart of resonant frequencyWe need some help behind the sceneskb5jbv@gmail.comExposed to Co-Vid twiceCanton BreakdownCurrently working on a borrowed repeaterPlans are in the works for a split site repeaterAndy WY5V (Remember him?)If you can imagine it you can do it on ham radioLittle bit about the clubDonationsPaypalPatreonworking on perks for the PatreonsLinks on the websiteSend me a Dollar :)No adds for McDonaldsBasic Propagation part 2Plug in and turn on the radio, its a little more than thatHF Propagation depends on Solar activityJapan, California, FloridaIonosphereLong distance communicationIonized particlesF LayerF1F2E LayerD LayerSolar NumbersWWVWWVWWVH2.5 5 10 15 20 MhzNISTBolder Colorado WWVHawaii WWVHIf you can hear both you are going to have a good dayRichards Story Time Go by the website Resonant Frequency is coming sign up to help out with the show More to Come... Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RF Podcast EP 44 Resourceful Recruiting

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 32:36


RF Podcast EP 44 Resourceful Recruiting EP 44 We are still having trouble with the Itunes feed go to rfpodcast.info for older episodes. Here you go episode 44. We try to answer an email question concerning getting more folks into a local club. IntroStudio 2M in the Trinity river bottoms of South DallasHello everybodyWe failed but were better nowHelp support the show No field day stories?I had to workI get a lot of questions at field daySome clubs take Field Day to seriousPosting Dayton at LHS Podcast www.lhspodcast.infoThe unsung hero here is Bill KA9WKAThe show notes up to Episode 42 are all BillWe miss ya BillTrying to get some new episodes out of the main studioWere looking to hear from some sight impaired HAMs to ask about using screen readers Reruiting more operators for my club: Getting more Butts in the chairsA lot of operators are mad because of the codeless licenseExtra's that never took a code testInvisble Ham'sThe longer you've been around the greater your responsibilityRadio Operators used to be Buddy'sEven the new Ham's spend all their time down on HFHow do you get them to come to your clubA club is a businessYou have to offer your club member something for their moneyOperating EventsActivitiesTransmitter HuntsWeekly NetBrings you club members closer togetherAllows non club member to get to know your clubSomething like a mini Field Day at a park or somethingActively Recruiting Email CampaignSet up an information booth atHamfestsFlea MarketsIn front of WalmartA public service eventBake SalesCraft ShowsTalk up your club to everybody Ham and Non Ham always be recruitingBestStart a Testing Session (Recruit at the Test Session)Give Amateur Radio Classes (It's easier than it seems)Get them thinking about The clubGet them talking about the clubRichard's Story Time How are you recruiting for your Club??? Enjoy Music by John Williams and 500 miles to Memphis Share and Enjoy: Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

RRA EP 43 Basic Propagation 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 35:04


RRA EP 42 Basic Propagation 1 WelcomeVisiting with the Van Zandt County ClubFirst Club net in Kaufman CountyPaypalPatreonStrangely enoughGood Bye Amazon Bite MePimpin' the serversNo MusicFirst episode of the basic propagation seriesHelpin' the new guys?Listen to shortwave stations to see if you can hereElectromagnetic SpectrumVisible light is an Electromagnetic waveOoh! Pretty ColorsWavelengths Coming SoonWatch the oceanSign WaveThree Basic Propagation ModesLine of SightGround WaveRichards Story TimeSky WaveSkipLonger the wave Length the lower the frequencyAntenna Launch AngleTriangle AnalogyMagnetic FieldNo Elmer Rant This TimeDisappointed after buying expensive equipmentLow Side of the Solar cycleNothing but staticWe miss you DonRichards Story TimeMan Made Noise?Don't Swim Against The CurrentStart with a Dipole Not A G5RVHome WorkBuild a basic DipoleWhen 10 Meters opens it's really quite (static wise)10 - 10 Internationalyou need a 10 Cat on your wallWire ad Solder buddyPatients HAM HopperWe're Out Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 43 Field Day Bonus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 32:19


RF Podcast EP 43 Field Day Bonus Welcome Studio 2M Field operation Donations No Audible Amazon is going away I miss HAMCOM Doing DMR now not D-STAR Wow we were doing everything back then kb5jbv@gmail.com No Music inserted here Alternate uses for Field Day Great opportunity to shop a club great way to visit the maximum of clubs 24 hour opportunity If you go to a field day site and get ignored get back in the car and go to the next one Don't waste your time with jerks Great way to work DX and generate QSL Cards, and work for awards Work the field day stations you can claim a QSL card for your contact good old contest operation And that not all Richards Story Time Wrap Up Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV

RRA EP 42 Badass Classes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 34:44


Badass Classes IntroStill working on the clubStill working on ARESHelp Support the showPatreonPaypalScrew AmazonMore ElmeringNew hams that can't find an Elmer to help themI made a mistakeDon't study to the testWe need to help these folks flourishWe need help from my international ListenersDo you have a problem with Older Hams not elmeringI need some perspectiveMessage by a left out new operator on Social MediaWhere are the Damned ElmersOlder Timers mad about the codeless licenseCodeless license saved Amateur RadioLoss of valuable knowledgeArm chair HAMsGet off the potThe new guys need usDon't be a JackassIn the coming monthsI have decided I will have to do some basic amateur radio classesAudioVideoNeed help to get streaming goingrecord it at the same timeNeed help with OBS Please contact meOn Air Classes?Dont have time to take on this projectBut somebody has toRichards Story Time Talking a new ham through putting his first antenna up over the internetDon't be mean to the new guys Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

RF Podcast EP 42 Awesome Feedback

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 58:49


Episode 41 Awesome Feedback Show Notes 00:00 LHS Promo 00:34 Theme 01:27 Intro Back in the studio this time.The Resonant Frequency website has been moved and blacksparrowmedia.com is no more. The new web site is rfpodcast.info. Linux in the Ham Shack is at lhspodcast.info. To contact Richard, use kb5jbv@gmail.com. 03:00 Donations The two podcasts are now financially separated, so please consider making a donation to the Resonant Frequency podcast to show your support. 04:46 Feedback Craig, KD8NJZ, posted a comment at the forums on the old site. He enjoys the podcast as well as The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast and Teen Radio Journey. Ray, KO4RB, also posted a comment on the web site to welcome Resonant Frequency back "on the air". BB, KC5PIY, writes to ask for help finding episodes 1-11 and 33. BB is the webmaster for Intertie, Inc., http://www.intertie.org, "a private amateur radio 501(c)(3) organization whose members have constructed and operate 23 remotely controlled base stations, (Remote Base), interconnected through full duplex links. These linked systems cover a large part of Texas and are an integral part of the larger Cactus Intertie System consisting of over 150 Remote Base sites and 20 affiliate clubs." There is some sort of problem with the feed to iTunes. We're working on it, but if you have any experiance with RSS feeds and Drupal, please contact Richard. If you're looking for old episodes, they are all available at rfpodcast.info under the "Podcast Archive" button near the top of the page. WW, KB9TMP, also writes to welcome back Resonant Frequency. He agrees that most of the repeaters in his area go quiet after about 6:00pm. The only busy repeater is a linked repeater www.w9win.org, and even it is not that busy. He has a simplex EchoLink node 7492, KB9TMP-L. David, N5DBK, writes to express his appreciation for the return of Resonant Frequency, and shares his thoughts about the 2-meter "wasteland" Richard talked about in Episode 41. 22:31 Song "Do You Mean It" by Magic Slim and the Teardrops, from the album "Raising The Bar". 25:57 If you're involved in the Section Manager election for the ARRL North Texas section, please contact Richard. 27:24 Feedback Gary, WR1U, also writes in about the lack of traffic on his local repeaters, and even simplex is quiet. Gary has started a Facebook www.facebook.com continued group for blind amateur radio operators. If you're on Facebook, look for it. Richard notes that part of the reason simplex VHF traffic has fallen off is due to uncoordinated repeaters, some D-Star, that have cropped up on the simplex portion of the band. Ray, KO4RB, writes again to welcome Resonant Frequency back. BB, KC5PIY, also signed up as a listener on the web site and had some problems with the process. If you're have trouble signing up, please contact Richard for assistance. Chris, NW5W, writes to say he is having problems subscribing to the podcast through iTunes.Ted welcomes RF back and usually agrees with Richard's opinions. 38:22 Song "Shame" by Magic Slim and the Teardrops, from the album "Raising The Bar". 42:16 Topic More thoughts about the VHF/UHF wasteland. Remember that we lost part of the 220MHz band partly because it was under-utilized by hams. So, get out there and use the repeaters! Resonant Frequency has taken on an advertiser to help defray costs. Look for a show about 2010 Field Day coming soon. If you're in the North Texas ARRL Section, contact Richard to discuss the current situation. You may hear Richard on D-Star, VHF or HF. Give him a call! And send us you feedback. Without your participation and feedback we don't have a show. Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info

RRA EP 41 I Made A Mistake

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 49:03


RRA EP 41 I Made A Mistake Opening ThemeGreetingsMinionsLegion of FollowersPatreonsand anybody elseSorry about the lateness of the EpisodeBeen really busyWelcome Darius to the teamBio to FollowWe have hit 100,000 visitors to the website. Woo Hoo!About to get kicked off AMAZONMoney grubbing Bitches!We have Paypal for one time DonationsWe have Patreon for reoccurring membershipsPerks to comeAll at the websiteSuper super friendly Reddit Banned from the Amateur Radio RedditPosted a video to help the new folksVideo on YoutubeI have 2 StrikesI have a planMake my own Amateur Radio Reddit with Elmers and no JERKS!First meeting of the Radio ClubOne Meeting of A.R.E.S.Sadly cracking down on the team Offered a RepeaterThanks Dave W5DLPNeed a siteNeed Heliaxand an EngineerRichard ain't the oneI have been wrong (Earth Shattering I know)The older DaysVintage Call SignRichard is old! (Licensed in the last century)Surrounded by ElmersEvery HAM I have met is my ElmerSome Elmers taught me what not to do by exampleI really do like Gordon West WB6NOALearning the answers to the TestRon Jackson N5OJTYou ain't doin itLicensed since 1995 or later your falling down on the Frikin' jobtoo good to help new guys outDivision of the HAM'sDon't want to share with new guysYou need to help the new guys because somebody helped youGo troll the newsgroupsYour selfish and don't want to give back to the communityThere are people talking about at the club meetings because you won't help the new guysGet your butt in gear and help the new guysYour making a mistake not capturing that resource Why am I doing your job?If you don't have at least one guy hanging around asking questions you are falling down on the job and you are a horrible amateur radio operatorNew HAM's aggressively go find your ElmersStudying to the test is not workingGo hunt down some ElmersI am Elmering in person and over the internet Elmering new Hams in other states via the internetA lot of the new breed of ham are worthless as ElmersElmering a new operator in OregonElmering a new operator in South CarolinaJust this week Elmering a new operator in Dallas 30 miles away We've started a new club to Elmer the new operators in Kaufman County TexasWe don't make the mistake of ignoring this resourceYou need ElmersIf the other Hams don't embrace you find other HamsIf these guys make the mistake of ignoring you its because they are LAZYUse the resources available to youThe InternetARRLVideosDo some research because you need to know about Ham RadioHit the books kidsIf nobody will Elmer you CONTACT me I will do my best to help you.No such thing as a perfectly tuned antennaDFing / Transmitter hunting is a good skill to learnDelta Loop laying on its side = SkyloopDiddle Stick ;)Don't make the mistake of wasting you time on those do nothin hams that are falling down on the jobSee it, Do it, Teach itI am extremely busy but I have time for the New HamsPimpin Linux in the Ham shackRuss K5TUX is a Ham Radio GodI am sick and tired of the of the new guys not getting what they need from their fellow Ham radio OperatorsClueless ExtrasDon't make the mistake of not getting on the air anyway you can but don't make the mistake of stopping thereNew Techs go out and conquer the world If they don't' want to talk to you, you really don't need them anyway Spread the Gospel of Amateur RadioIf you have been licensed a week you know more than the operator that got their license yesterday Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast

RF Podcast EP 41 VHF / UHF Waste land

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 35:00


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "aba86e8a04d76f12dc9bdb49e5f9f58c"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B00X6FYWWS,B088PPDRT7"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; Episode 41 VHF / UHF Waste land 00:00 Intro Music 00:54 Intro Recording live from the vehicle, Dave Yates style. http://lottalinuxlinks.com/Migration to the web hosting service is complete, though some things were lost. If you were signed up for an account on the old site, you'll need to sign up again.After a long hiatus, Resonant Frequency is back. Tell your friends. If you're on iTunes, new episodes should arrive automatically.To contact Richard, use kb5jbv@gmail.com. 04:51 Dayton The Dayton Hamvention is coming up. Look for the Linux in the Ham Shack table at Dayton and say hello to Russ, K5TUX. Unfortunately, Richard will not be able to attend due to job commitments. 05:14 Thanks, again, to Jerry Taylor for his kind remarks about us on his podcast, The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.There are a number of good amateur radio podcasts, now. Some are: The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast (http://myamateurradio.com)Low SWR http://www.lowswr.com/Teen Radio Journey http://www.teenradiojourney.com/Linux in the Ham Shack http://lhspodcast.info/Resonant Frequency http://rfpodcast.info/ 06:08 This episode is being recorded on a Sansa Clip while Richard is driving. Apologies for any pops and clicks. 07:12 Song "Funky Way" by Mark Hummel, from the album "Retro-Active". 11:52 Rant VHF / UHF Waste landEvery VHF and UHF repeater pair within 70 miles of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is taken. So, why can't you find someone to talk to after 11:00pm? Years ago, that was not the case. Is the 2m band dead at night in your area? Any idea why? Let me know. Around here, 2m is busy at drive times, and a few nets in the evening, but after that, nothing. If we don't use it, we'll lose it. Don't let VHF and UHF become a Waste Land 26:05 Song "Smack Talkin' Mama" by Ray Campi, Kevin Fennell from the album "Hard Rockin' Head Knockin'" 31:11 Conclusion Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "ham radio aprs"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RRA EP 40 Faux Elmers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 36:34


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "ham radio aprs"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; RRA EP 40 Faux Elmers Welcome To our ShowAres is coming together Club is coming togetherThe vanishing wastelandPatreonTim KO4IVN Very First PatreonPaypal Link on the websiteClick an Amazon Ad on the websiteArticles and Audio on the websiteSlow Rebrand of the websiteClub updateMeeting PlacePastor MichaelBe part of the partyWe will put Articles and Audio from the listeners on the websiteLament for the Sansa ClipBe a part of the LEGENDNo Repeater for ARESBad Google CalendarGoing on a tour of the local clubs soonFAUX ELMERSElmering is falling downEnter the Faux ElmersThey sound knowledgeable but are notThey gather new guys around to stroke there egoEd KE5OAScotty was the anti EdFull of made up informationEd and Scotty go to warNTS and the Cult of ScottyEnter the Big 700Ain't no little 700Yet another fake ElmerCluelessErroneous InformationThe new folks are dying for informationScan and pass Tech testElectronically naiveIf you are a Fake ElmerNew operators want to be the best Ham the canNeed some hate mail so I can return the favorFind real ElmersSearch diligentlyFake Elmers net to be ostracizedMost Fake Elmers cant even build a Dipole AntennaTim KD6FWDUsed to build copper pipe j-poles so new guys could get on the airKing of transmitter huntsFake Elmers sit on there ass at home in stead of helpingFind knowledgeable elmersWhy do their houses have no antennas Got a Ham hiding in the Apartment Complex hereLead the way and ElmerStay away from Fake ElmersFake Elmer are the same guys that tell unbelievable stories to everyone else seeking attentionAggressive Search out ElmersVet your ElmersWhen you here them giving bad information to others tell them it is BullshitWrap upSend me a DollarPreach the Gospel of Amateur Radio Read more about Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast at WWW.RFPODCAST.INFO Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "aba86e8a04d76f12dc9bdb49e5f9f58c"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B00X6FYWWS,B088PPDRT7"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RF Podcast EP 40 Basic D-Rats

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 54:39


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "pi-star hotspot"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; Episode 40 Basic D-Rats Show Notes 00:00 Theme: 00:53 Intro: It's Christmas time in North Texas. 01:53 Feedback: None!Announcements: Check out Linux in the Ham Shack. www.lhsinfo.orgDonations: Thanks to everyone for buying through the Amazon link. Amazon kicks back a small percentage to the show as credit, so it's not quite the same as cash, but it does help. By donating through the Donate link, it will help defray the server fees and other expenses.Dayton 2010: Richard and Russ are trying to raise funds for a booth at Dayton, 2010. If you'd like to help, drop a few dollars at the Donate link on Linux in the Ham Shack. Watch for Richard at the local (N. Texas) hamfests, too.Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to everyone. 09:01 Song: "A Christmas Prelude" by the US Air Force Band Of Mid America, from the album "A Musical Christmas" 12:07 Topic: D-Star and digital modes. Richard is setting up a D-RATS reflector. http://www.d-rats.com/, aka a Ratflector. Richard is using an Icom ID-800 http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/mobile/id880h/default.aspx, but it works with the DV dongle, too. www.dvdongle.com At this point, he has the computer (running Linux), radio, and cables, and is in the process of testing things. 39:13 Song: "Christmast Pathetique" by Michael Allen Harrison, from the album "Enchanted Christmas Volume Three" 45:08 Conclusion: Send feedback about the D-RATS/D-STAR project. An upcoming project will be the mobile installation of a Kenwood TS-50. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year! 51:37 Song: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby from the album "Bing Crosby Christmas" Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read more about Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast at WWW.RFPODCAST.INFO Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

RRA EP 39 Captivating Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 38:39


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "Ham Radio Wire Antenna"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; RRA EP 39 Captivating Canada IntroWelcomeWe love our listeners all over the worldA little bit about PatreonLink for Paypal on the websiteProgress, progress, progressTowin the lineInvited by a local church to have meetingsProgress on the KCARAWebsite kcara.netTGIF Talk Group 75142Invited by a local church to have meetingsnew Discord Servers for KCARA and KCARESand everywhere elseClub is unanimousstill no repeater ArmadillosTesting Droidstar (more to Come)Then there was ARESwww.KCARES.infoStill communication issueswe even have running waterspread thin in a large countyBilly AK5DX, HELP!Simplex is barely an optionI miss Studio 1New AEC Colten W3CEW Another nag about the websiteEnter the CanadiansJames VA3SMUOntarioI was politeWhen he persisted I was less politeCaptivating WomenIf you know who she is, She is Captivating too >>>>>>>>>>>>>>KMACurrently doing a slow re-brand of the websiteWe don't advertise on the PodcastCharlotte has a job for life and she is Captivating as well.She and I have been together for about 16 yearsExemplifies our brandSkimpy Gal may goIf you don't like looking at it, Don't look at itIf you don't want to hear it , Don't listen to itPioneers of Amateur Radio PodcastPumping out garbage to get the numbers up so they can get you moneyYou can start you own show cheapIt is a huge commitment for one personPretty soon Resonant Frequency will be 20 years oldSome people Second City TV would have been objectionableDifferent shows have different KB5JBVsI do this for Free, Giving back to the Amateur Radio CommunityWhen I start getting paid we can run the shows by committeeResonant Frequency started as a Land Lind BBSIt was a Newsletter in the 90'sand on the web as soon as HTML was availabilityEvil Bitches on RedditLess than 10 complaints on the website since 2006Pestilence over the landYou can't offend me, How dare you.Ramble, Ramble, Ramble Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read more about Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast at WWW.RFPODCAST.INFO Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "aba86e8a04d76f12dc9bdb49e5f9f58c"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B00X6FYWWS,B088PPDRT7"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RF Podcast EP 39 Fascinating SDR

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 77:05


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "ham radio icom"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; RF Podcast EP 39 Fascinating SDR Episode 39 Show Notes 00:00 Theme: 00:53 Intro: Condolences to the victims and their families of the recent violence at Ft. Hood.Lots of activity through the Amazon link. Thank you! Remember, Christmas is coming, so use the Amazon link on the RF site for your shopping.Tim, KI6BGE, is the second-highest donor! Thanks, Tim, for your generous donations. If you'd like to make a donation, please visit the web site and click the Donate link. Remember, if any episode has been helpful, it's probably worth a dollar. 06:30 Feedback: Re: Episode 37Noel, WB0VGI, enjoyed the episode about space weather, and he operates a space weather web site at space.augsburg.edu.Paul, from teenradiojourney.com, offers to help out.John, EI7IG, offers his opinions about radio club "megalomaniacs", and APRS.Doug, N6LMX, shares his experiences with arrogant radio club members, and his appreciation for the podcast.Bill, KA9WKA, writes to offer his experiences, good and bad, with new ham club members. 17:58 Song: "Little Red Corvette" by Mike Zito from the album "Today" 21:45 Feeback: Trevor, KE5RRR, shares his experiences with being a new ham and offers a different perspective on the hams at the radio club Richard spoke about previously. Re: Episode 38 Nathan, NR5P, wrote to suggest a future show about class E AM transmitters, and provides links to amfone.net classeradio.com N0MWM wrote to offer help. N0MWU wrote to offer his reviews of various ham radio items. You can find them on his web page http://www.n0mwu.com/N0MWU/Reviews/Reviews.html Richard wields the banhammer, and gets a response. Don, KB2YSI, just returned to the hobby, has enjoyed the podcasts, and shares his memories of the Icom 2AT. David, KB5YLG, reminds us of the North Central Texas Emergency Communicators' Ham-festival (NCTECH) on November 14 in Azle, TX. For more information, visit www.wc5c.org. Eddie, KJ6CEA, just recently found the podcast, and has been listening to them all. He's a new ham, and is preparing to upgrade to Extra. Well done, Eddie! 42:01 Song: "Booker Twine" by Pete Anderson from the album "Even Things Up" 44:53 Topic: Richard talks about the recent Belton, TX hamfest. FlexRadio was there, and Greg WD0ACD and Dudley WA5QPZ spent some time discussing software defined radios. http://www.flex-radio.com/Richard's dad bought a FT-107M from Royce KB5VVTHenry K5BUG (sorry about getting your call wrong in the podcast) was there with his Texas bug-catcher antennas.The Side Winders on Two (SWOT) group were there, too. http://www.swotrc.net/Richard also met with Dr. Woolweaver, K5RAV, Director of the West Gulf Division of ARRL http://www.westgulfdivision.org/. 52:05 Song: "Speak No Evil" by Tinsley Ellis from the album "Speak No Evil" 57:10 Topic: Software Defined Radios (SDR).http://www.flex-radio.com/About.aspx?topic=whatissdr Currently only Windows and Mac, but they're working on a Linux version.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-defined_radio 1:13:13 Closing theme: "We Gotta Go" by David Henderson Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read more about Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast at WWW.RFPODCAST.INFO Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US";

RRA EP 38 Vibrant Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 34:59


RRA EP 38 Vibrant Club IntroductionNew ARES UnitNew ClubSocial Media Blitz for the club and ARESFacebookTwitterMeWeTumblrRedditNew RecruitsRecruited 13 members clubRecruited 7 members ARESWorking NetsDMR SadnessWe have a TG on TGIF 75142Discord for ARES and the Club11Update on the J-pole antenna at the studioHello Cedar Creek ARCHello Garland ARCTraining up ARESOnline Club management SystemIs Your Club VibrantYour club needs to be friendly and WelcomingAcknowledge the new guysOffer activitiesHelp the OM's acclimatizeAmateur Radio FraternityThe Division of the HAM'sAlways looking for ways to get away from everybody elseThe Dreaded 501.C3Club members are customers of the ClubClub officers are the staff of the ClubLet the Elmers teach so the new guys can learnKeep you members engagedRecruit by VERecruit by ClassesMe, Me, Me Generation has made it into Amateur RadioMe, Me, Me Generation doesn't to be Us, Us, Us and don't want to Help, Help, HelpLooking forward to field day a bitThanks for listening Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "DMR radio"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RF Podcast EP 38 Reflective Retrospective

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 119:14


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "pi-star hotspot"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; RF Podcast EP 38 Reflective Retrospective Episode 38 Show Notes 00:00 Theme: 00:53 Intro: This is a Reflective Retrospective, due to family and work obligations. We'll try to have new content next month. 02:59 Song: "Beast of Burden" by Altered Five from the album "Bluesified" 07:27 Topic: Dipole antennas. (From episode 13)Half-wave dipole antennas. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipole_antenna Some statistics say that 19 out of 20 new hams never get on the air. Is it because they don't have an antenna? A half-wave dipole is inexpensive, easy to build, and quite effective. The formula for calculating the length of a dipole is:Length (feet) = 468 / frequency (MHz) or,Length (meters) = 143 / frequency (Mhz)Here are a few references to help get you started:http://www.k7mem.150m.com/Electronic_Notebook/antennas/dipole.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20091021224152/http://geocities.com/n2uhc/dipole.htmlYou may wish to try a G5RV antenna, which can be used on many bands. http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/qsl-g5rv-2.htm 40:30 Song: "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys from the album "Live At Blue Cat Blues - Dallas Texas" 44:24 Topic: Dipole antennas, part 2. (From episode 14)Richard continues his discussion of dipole antennas, and introduces fan dipoles, long/random wires, and loop antennas. 1:17:44 Song: "Misunderstood" by Carolyn Wonderland from the album "Miss Understood" 1:21:11 Topic: Stealth antennas (From episode 18)Low profile, or stealth, antennas. Every situation is different, so think creatively. Remember, any antenna is better than no antenna. 1:49:57 Song: "Friday Night" by Los Lonely Boys from the album "Live At Blue Cat Blues - Dallas Texas" 1:53:07 Conclusion: Thanks for joining us for the Retrospective episode 1:54:16 Closing theme: "We Gotta Go" by David Henderson Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "ham radio aprs"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RRA EP 37 Exciting Times in Kaufman Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 32:41


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "ham radio aprs"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; Exciting Times in Kaufman Texas Welcome to the showUndisclosed location Sorry we missed the show / Home invasionExciting times in Kaufman CountyDecrease of visitors at the websiteSetting up member area on the websiteJoin Patreon at our website or look for us here www.patreon.comGoing to start on new articles for the website Big things in Kaufman County TexasWe are starting a new club in our county for real this time.The Kaufman County Amateur Radio AssociationIf you want to be a member sign up now no membership feeWe have an Interim Constitution in placePresident is KB5JBVVice-president Sandor KG4FETThe Kaufman County Amateur Radio Association can be found hereWebsite (Still under construction) www.kcara.net Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/kcara/Discord https://discord.gg/xqh6Fz8vG9 Repeater free zone Repeater gone due to boycottRepeater on closed systemRepeater one 70 cm crippled but open for us to uselet me know if you want to put up a VHF repeater in Kaufman county We have a DMR Talkgroup on TGIF Network for the clubTGIF Talkgroup 75142Praise for the TGIF NetworkWe will be looking to add more Talkgroupslooking into setting up an XLX reflector Reinstated As Kaufman County ARES Emergency CoordinatorEC for the county 10 years agoPrevious group fell apart after the Forney TornadoEmail from the SEC Greg K5GTX Thanks you GregSneak Richard already setting it upKaufman County ARES on www.facebook.com/groups/kcares/ Welcome back Ray K5RCPRay has a 70 cm repeater in this county He is tuning it upmaking it prettyRay has offered to let us use his machineFreq. 441.675 Tone 110.9Fairly wide coverage Ham Fest by the Hella Hams Hella Hams are a masonic GroupLocated in Garland Texasorganized by the same guy that organizes the Irving Hamfeston the banks of beautiful lake Ray HubbardAssociated with the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Childrenwe're hoping for association Home Invasion StoryThanks to the Terrell Police and Fire departments The Wrap up Read more about Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast at WWW.RFPODCAST.INFO Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "hf base antenna"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RF Podcast EP 37 Beware Rude Hams

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 71:43


RF Podcast EP 37 Beware Rude Hams Episode 37 Show Notes 00:00 Song: "Making Me Nervous" by Brad Sucks from the album "I Don't Know What I'm Doing"http://www.magnatune.com/artists/albums/bradsucks-dontknow/ All of the songsin this episode are from this album. 01:20 Intro: Warning: Songs may contain offensive or explicit language. Richard has screenedthe songs for the show, but use discretion when playing the album among moresensitive listeners. 03:13 Feedback: Noel, WB0VGI, offers to discuss space weather. He operates the site http://space.augsburg.edu/John, KD0FLF, enjoys the show, operates aeronautical mobile, and is happy with his FT-857 and Pac-12 portable antenna.Lance, K7LDS, says his club has encouraged him to return to ham radio and upgrade his license. He enjoys the show and appreciates the reinforcement of basic information. Lance also successfully completed his mobile HF radio installation.Derrick also appreciates the show and the variety of topics.Lance, K7LDS, suggests that mobile installation techniques might be a good topic for a future show. He'd also like more complete show notes. 17:37 Donations: Mike of Syracuse, UT and Kirk of San Gabriel, CA made donations before the lastepisode. Thanks to Mike and Kirk and apologies for the late mentions. 22:11 Live Show: Richard asks for feedback about what sort of live show participation listenerswould prefer. One option is talkshoe, but he would like to know what you wouldlike to use. 24:26 Song: "Time To Take Out The Trash" by Brad Sucks. 27:12 Rant: Rude hams. Are we living in the age of the rude amateur radio operator? 42:11 Song: "Bad Attraction" by Brad Sucks. 45:20 Topic: Rapid chargers and wall warts.Rapid chargers are convenient, but may reduce longevity of the battery.Wall warts are slower, but, in theory, should allow for longer battery life. 1:02:00 Song: "Overreacting" by Brad Sucks. 1:05:30 Conclusion: Visit Magnatune (http://www.magnatune.com) for more great music.Contact info. 1:07:32 Song: "Work Out Fine" by Brad Sucks. Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RF Podcast EP 36 Seductive Conductor Size

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 61:17


Episode 36 Seductive Conductor Size 00:00 Theme music 00:54 Intro: Resonant Frequency is now on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Resonant-Frequency-Podcast/113008802469?v=feed&story_fbid=132140745279Lots of traffic on Twitter, too. 02:10 Feedback: Mike, KF7AME, appreciates comments on previous shows about how difficult it may be for new hams to afford new equipment. We've all been there, and wire antennas are cheap and effective.Barry, K4RUE, also a recently licensed ham, enjoys the show and the music.George, N0JRJ, likes the podcast and listens on his commute. He also liked the live show, and appreciates Richard's attitude toward new hams.Kirk, KG6HPF, says Resonant Frequency helped inspire him to pass his General exam.Lance, K7LDS, suggests that the show notes be updated to include website URLs and other information. He also suggests that interaction with the chat room during the live show be made more descriptive for folks listening to the recorded version. Lance suggests doing a future show on mobile radio installation hints. Good idea! Send in your mobile installation hints via email or the forum. 16:05 Check out Linux Cranks (http://linuxcranks.info) as Richard has been a guest onthat podcast, too. 17:30 Live Show: We're still trying to schedule another live show. It will likely happen the night afterwe record Linux in the Ham Shack. Look for it at ustream.tv: "Now Defunct"http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Resonant-Frequency-Live0Also keep an eye on other sites such as http://blacksparrowmedia.com, and look for KB5KBVon Identi.ca (defunct) and Twitter for announcements of future live shows. 19:30 Promo: Ohio Linux Fest promotional announcement. See http://www.ohiolinux.org for more details.Russ, K5TUX, of Linux in the Ham Shack will be there. Will you? 19:54 Song: "Mississippi Moon" by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, from their album "Time to Live". 25:21 Topic: Conductor diameter versus frequency.Richard once suggested to Bob, KC5JTF, that he could assemble an antenna similar to theArrow dual-band VHF/UHF antenna from rifle cleaning rods. This prompted a discussion abouthow "broad banded" such an antenna might be, and how conductor size affects the usablefrequency range of an antenna. 45:18 Song: "You Gonna Wreck My Life", by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, also from their album"Time to Live". 52:40 Conclusion: Contact info.Visit IODA Promonet ) for more great music. Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

RRA EP 36 Focus Sad Hacker!

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 43:33


RRA EP 36 Focus Sad Hacker Welcome everybodyTechnical DifficultiesWindows is a VirusCreeping up the search enginesPost a link to the show www.rfpodcast.infoLet us add a link for your websitePodcast streaming site list is comingWorking to get added to podcast appsStill needing folks to help with the showsTalked to Bill KA9WKA, We miss you BillNeed YL's for some voice work. Contact me at KB5JBV@GMAIL.COMDonationsThen we talk about another whiny Hacker / Radio OperatorBob KJ7NZLHackaday https://hackaday.com/2020/11/28/ham-radio-needs-to-embrace-the-hacker-community-now-more-than-ever/#commentBob KJ7NZL's website https://www.kj7nzl.net/blog/ham-radio-needs-to-embrace-the-hacker-community-now-more-than-ever/We haven't been paying the billBob has the but hurt about Public serviceRichard's Story TimeAmateur Radio Subreddit is where the freeloaders hang outI use internet toys tooBob has no antennas, he is sad.Richard's Story TimeInternet will FAILGARBAGECell phones fail all the timeRichard's Story TimeChristmas Day BombingBob says to his YSF Reflector The Me, Me, Me generation has arrived in Amateur RadioThe Hacker community needs to embrace Amateur Radio more than everAmateur Radio operators have been hackers from the beginningMarconi, Hertz, Faraday, DeForest, Marconi, Morse, even TeslaRichard's Story Timeklystron tubeGARBAGE returnsWoof!Damn I agree With Bill NE4RDWe were Hackers longer than they haveRichard's Story TimeGet out and find some friends in the Amateur Radio community BobHackaday and Bob's bad websiteI use digital communications every day. I have a phone.Go read this crapDisaster FetishAmateur Radio Subreddit gives me a headacheRichard's Story TimeRamblincome see uswrap up Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

RF Podcast EP 35 Rare Show Live!

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 75:45


Episode 35 RF Podcast Live Show Notes 00:00 Promo: Ohio Linux Fest (http://www.ohiolinux.org) 00:25 Theme music 01:20 Intro: This is the unedited audio version of our first live video episode The video appears to be lost to history but the audio remains 03:15 Live show: This is our first live show and it's a little rough, primarily an equipment test. 05:25 Feedback: George, N0JRJ, likes the podcast and the idea of the live show. He listens while commuting and talks about his frustrations with the attitudes of "old timers" toward new hams.Barry, K4RUE, a recently licensed ham, enjoys the show and the music.Mike, KF7AME, just found the podcast and is listening to the old episodes. He appreciates comments on previous shows about how difficult it may be for new hams to afford new equipment.Bob, K4BB, just discovered the podcasts and music, and enjoys them, though he's not too sure about all of the music.Google alert: Russ Wenner of The Techie Geek podcast mentions us in episode 40. Check it out at https://web.archive.org/web/20130805083259/http://thetechiegeek.com/Robert, WA4HRK, sends thanks for a recent episode. Thank you everyone for the feedback. Find us at: http://rfpodcast.info or Email us at kb5jbv@gmail.com 19:20 Topic: Everyone assumes everyone else has the same equipment or can afford such equipment. There are lots of ways to get equipment, and it takes time to accumulate a station. Building wire antennas is a great way to learn and is inexpensive. 22:42 Amazon: Please make your Amazon purchases through the Amazon link on http//:rfpodcast.info as we get a small portion of that transaction. It doesn't cost you anything extra and is another way to support the podcasts. Thanks. 24:56 Station ID: This is KB5JBV… 25:30 Topic: Elmering… but Richard seems to have lost his train of thought. 26:50 Topic: Twitter and other social networks. 28:00 Topic: Bill, KA9WKA, distracts Richard with comments in the chat room. (Sorry - Ed.) 30:20 Topic: The rude amateur radio operator. Is Elmering a lost art?Anyone else see this sort of thing? 33:15 Topic: Field Day. 36:00 Topic: Richard is intending to attend more hamfests in the east Texas, south Oklahoma, west Louisiana area and looks forward to talking with the podcast listeners and maybe recording a few of those conversations for the podcasts. 38:30 Topic: Hurricane season. 42:20 Other folks joining in the chat room. Check out Chris' (N7ICE) website http://73s.org, 44:30 Keyboard balls. :) 45:04 A tour of Richard's studio. Hope you're not prone to motion sickness. 50:45 Check out Hacker Public Radio at http://hackerpublicradio.org/ 53:20 Rambling a bit. 55:30 Star Trek memorabilia. 59:20 Back to hamfests. Richard has yet to attend Dayton. But there is HamCom (Recently Closed Permanently) 1:01:30 W1AW bulletins: AMTOR and ASCII to be replaced by PSK31 and MFSK16. RTTY to remain.fldigi is a great program for digital modes. It's available for Linux AND Windows. Download at http://www.w1hkj.com/ 1:04:40 Also check out the NUE-PSK standalone modem: http://www.nue-psk.com/Thanks, Craig, KB3SBI. 1:05:25 Richard reminisces about the Commodore 64 computer that he used as a portable packet terminal. 1:08:20 Wrap up. Thanks to KA9WKA, N7ICE, KB3SBI, and all the anonymous ustreamers for showing up in the chat room. 1:10:35 Conclusion: Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/75886637910484586...

RRA EP 35 Affordable Linux

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 35:53


Richards Radio Adventures Episode 35 Affordable Linux Welcome to Richard's radio Adventure'sPimpin Resonant FrequencyBegging for helpHelpSocial media sitesShownotesEpisode researchcontributed contentand morePlease donate to the show to help cover expensesWe do not accept advertising at this timeButt hurt over feedbacknote to my listeners parked on the first pagePaypal is fixedTalking about the worlds best operating systemEnter Russ K5TUXThe windows operating system is a VIRUS!Linux historyUnixBSDGNU ProjectRichard StallmanGNU Public License GPLDinner with the KernelEnter Linus TorvaldsLinuxGUI interface 1992Can be loaded from a live CD / DVDYou can use the command line but you don't have toMultiple desktop environmentsCompatible with most hardwareBrings old PC's to lifeEasier to add software than WindowsSoftware for most Amateur Radio activitiesThis show has been recorded on Linux for yearsStill using the same software to record this episode on WindowsAlready Beta testedNot release it the beta test it like Windows Great Distributions Linux MintUbuntuFedoraCentosSuse Go to Distrowatch for all the information on Distributions Don't forget to listen to their podcast Distrowatch Weekly to keep up with the newest and greatest in the world of free software Last but not least don't forget to drop by and say hello to Russ K5TUX at the Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast Were out of here Come see us at YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "yaesu fusion radio"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_title = "Click to see more items";

RF Podcast EP 34 The Adaptable G5RV

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 43:37


RF Podcast EP 34 The Adaptable G5RV 00:00 Theme music 00:53 Intro: Field Day has come and gone. Richard had a great time. Send us your stories! 01:55 Feedback: Bob, K4BB, just discovered the podcasts and music, and enjoys them, though he's not too sure about all of the music. Thanks, Bob. Remember, this is "infotainment". :) Thanks, too, to everyone following us on Twitter and other social networking sites. Bob, WA4HRK, thought the last episode was one of the best. The Techie Geek podcast gave us a mention. Thanks, Russ. Check out his podcast at http://TheTechieGeek.com (Out of Production) Hacker Public Radio has also talked about us. (http://hackerpublicradio.org/) 05:57 Website: The web site has changed, and we've added an OGG feed. If anyone wants to help with the website, show notes, audio content, or even written articles, send Richard an email at kb5jbv@gmail.com 08:48 Donations: None. Please consider donating whatever you can to the podcast. Or, if you're buying something at Amazon, click the Amazon link at the http://rfpodcast.info website, as that will help out. If you have a ham radio product or service that you'd like to advertise, contact me. We're considering running ads on the website for a fee. http://rfpodcast.info has a link to make a PayPal donation. 12:42 Song: "Sam Lay Shuffle" by Sam Lay And His Appaloosa All-Stars, from the album "Live on BealeStreet". 15:08 Topic: One of the questions that came up at Field Day was about a fellow's dipole antenna, a G5RV. What's the best height and does it have to be a straight, flat dipole? How does the ground affect things? Most wire antennas are a compromise in one respect or another. What about NVIS (near-vertical incident skywave)? 29:31 Song: "Ever Be Here Again" by Kelly Joe Phelps, from the album "Lead Me On (15 Year Anniversary Edition)" 33:36 Conclusion: Thanks everyone for your mentions on blogs, sharing the podcasts, etc.Look for Resonant Frequency Live in the near future. If you're interested in joining the show, via the chat room, or voice, please join us. Watch Twitter and the web sitesfor announcements.Send in your Field Day stories! 38:28 Closing theme Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RRA EP 34 Important Context

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 44:43


Richards Radio Adventures Episode 34 Important Context In this episode we focus a little bit on some feedback we have received. The bulk of this episode has to do with a piece of feedback we received about Episode 33 where the listener totally missed the context of the episode. Welcome everybodyRaining in TexasCo-Vid VaccinesMask are coming offGoat DNAFeedbackLooking for folks to help with the showsGnorman, Foo Dog and GaneshaLadies to do some voice over for the showGO TO THE WEBSITE CONTACT USFeedback Chris W5CTL New MexicoFeedback Tim KO4IVNDonation Tim KO4IVNFeedback #3 Mike N5RLR Main topic rebuttle to feedback #3 Part 97Not grasping the contextWe add more ContextRichards Radio ExperienceSome Emcomm operations I was in involved withMike had a bad expereince with a RACES orgination Richards Story Time I have no expectationsPeople forget who's show it iswrite the FCC at FCC.GOV Taking care of family out weighs Amateur Radio Richards Story Time If you are are not an ass during an Emcomm operation you will not end up in jail. Richards Story Time Government TechAmateur Radio Operators as backupEvery Type of Ham? Mike, please have a tissue. Find more Videos on DMR and Amateur Radio at our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "aba86e8a04d76f12dc9bdb49e5f9f58c"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B00X6FYWWS,B088PPDRT7"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

RRA EP 33 Definitive Job Description

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 37:22


amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "fe1c4dcfa2a5588188a7e40fdbdc916e"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B07RL8GYJ6,B07F1HL97F,B088PPDRT7"; Read the job description if you are a real Amateur Radio Operator. This episode we dive into the job description. Part 97. Along the way we revisit Rod and Flo, The window lickers of Reddit and the Freeloaders all around us in the Amateur Radio Service Odessey of the nevermindMore personal CrapCheck out the contact information on the website www.rfpodcast.infoStill working on VideosLeave comments on the websiteHit me up for a Discord inviteWondering about listener opinion for music on Resonant FrequencyTitle 47 CFR Part 97Not "Just a hobby"Read the job description Butt HeadStudy to the testElmer, Elmer, ElmerMaterial JourneyJob DescriptionBombings, Hurricanes, Severe StormsThe Window Lickers of RedditTragic NetsGoodbye free licenseRod and Flo Cliff W5PIX the internet superstarHobby, Hobby, Hobby my ButtAmateur Radio Service not HobbyTANSTAAFLoops off topicLets dig inAmateur Radio ServiceNon-CommercialEmergency CommunicationsRod and Flo can't hangAdvancing the Radio Art, not hobbyContesting is training for something elseeverything we do in Amateur Radio is training for something elseRules for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the Amateur radio ARTDon't Splatter or OverattentiveHarmonics are badRichards Story TimeGuess what! The FCC can shut us downExpanding the Amateur Radio ServiceTube Rigs RockThank you Texas InstrumentsThe guys that don't just talk and don't get involved are just FREELOADERS!Can you Solder?Richard's Story TimeYou are an Ambassador for Amateur RadioWe are outside of POLITICSTranscend the garbageBaofeng Radios caused the Capitol RiotWant a hobby? Build a drone.No more respect for each otherWe respect you hereRespect your fellow Amateur radio OperatorsRead the Damned Job descriptionCome visit us on DiscordGoing back to the House of Blues Woo Hoo! Glossary of terms used on the show www.rfpodcast.info Find more Videos on DMR and Amateur Radio at our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV

RF Podcast EP 33 Who’s Repeater? 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 45:26


Episode 33 Who's Repeater? 2 00:00 Theme music 00:55 Intro: 01:20 Feedback: Dave, W6DTW, Made a donation. Thanks! Neil, NG5NG, likes CW and digital mode, and also made a donation. Thanks, Neil! Stan, N7ZQT, recently found the program. He runs a simplex echo station node 146.535 in Tuscon, AZ, and would like to broadcast the Resonant Frequency program. W5RAW, had some trouble downloading the Episode 32. There have been some changes to the web site, and that should be straightened out. Check out the new Resonant Frequency web site at http://rfpodcast.info 09:00 Donations: All donations are welcome, at any amount. All proceeds go directly into better equipment for the podcast. We have a new mixer and microphone, so you should hear the difference here, and atLinux in the Ham Shack. 10:54 Live Show? Richard is considering a live version of Resonant Frequency which would be a round-table discussion of amateur radio topics. If you have a microphone, perhaps with a web camera, andwould like to participate, contact Richard. 12:35 Chat room: Check out the Resonant Frequency chat room on FreeNode.net, #resonantfrequency. There's also a link at rfpodcast.info. 14:18 Song: "Voodoo Chile" by Jean Paul Rena and Terrawheel, from the album "Can't Be Satisfied". 18:26 Topic: Who's Repeater Is It Anyway?, Part II. Richard continues his discussion of what can and can't be said on a repeater, and a warning notice issued by the FCC to an amateur that ignored the wishes of a repeater control operator. A copy of the letter can be found here: http://www.richardbaileytx.info/rfpodcast/?page_id=2974 26:35 Rant: Richard talks about the use of APRS in public service events, and how that presumes that everyone has such capability. This often excludes the newer hams that may not have all the equipment or the resources to acquire the equipment. 36:00 Song: "The Boogie Man" by Papa Don McMinn, from the album "Boogie Man", available here: 39:03 Conclusion: Thanks to IODA Promonet for the music, and to Cheryl and Russ. 41:43 Closing theme: Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show.

RF Podcast EP 32 Clarity Who’s Repeater?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 50:34


Episode 32 Clarity Who's Repeater 00:00 Theme music 00:53 Intro: Highest first month download totals with episode 31. Thanks! And keep spreading the word! Rochester Amateur Radio Club in New York has us listed on their site, too. Thanks, too, to Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK, for the link to us on his site, MyAmateurRadio.com Check out his podcast, The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. 02:10 Feedback: Don, WS4E, says he's learned a lot from the shows.Dave, AF5U, says he likes the style of the show and other kind words.Ray, KO4RB, likes the episodes on batteries and asks about using battery power for the home station, like an uninterruptible power supply for computers. Looks like a great topic for a future show.Herman, KE5HYW, comments about Richard's article "What the Heck is NTS?". He asked for a link to the Dallas/Ft. Worth NTS net, which is the DFW Traffic Net at http://www.dfwtrafficnet.orgNeil, NG5NG, enjoys the show as always, especially the Texas drawl.Scott, N2WMD, writes several emails. He enjoys listening on his commute, and has made a donation. (Thanks, Scott!) He's working on a MKARS80 80m SSB QRP kit. 08:48 Donations: Donations have helped pay for a new mixer board and a new video camera! A new microphone is pending.Thanks to Don WS4E, Scott N2WMD, David AF5U, and John from Moscow, ID. Last time I said wehad no donations, but there were two: David in Pleasanton CA, and Jerry KD0BIK from The Practical Amateur Podcast. Thanks, everyone. All donations help to fund better equipment for the podcast.Please consider donating whatever you can to the podcast. Or, if you're buying something at Amazon, click the Amazon link at the website http://rfpodcast.info website, as that will help out.http://rfpodcast.info has a link to make a PayPal donation. 15:10 Song: "Hattie Mae" by Zac Harmon, from the album "From the Root". 20:05 Topic: Richard talks about an exchange he saw on a newsgroup about restrictions being placed on what can or cannot be discussed on a club's repeater, specifically, religion and politics. Is this a freedom of speech issue? 39:00 Song: "I'm A Man - Hootchie Koochie Man" by Papa Don McMinn, from the album "Live on Beale Street", 44:42 Conclusion: Thanks everyone for your donations, your mentions on blogs, sharing the podcasts, etc. 46:43 Closing theme Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RRA EP 32 Brutal Volume

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 38:24


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RRA EP 31 Horrific Noise Level

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 33:03


RRA EP 31 Noise Level Welcome to Richard's Radio AdventuresYou are in invited to join us at the Resonant Frequency Discord Server https://discord.gg/2aKZwwbyWgLive shows in the futureRRA may fade with time. we will see.Visit the website www.rfpodcast.infoWe are working on live streaming at the discord server so we can do some live showsWe are on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBVMain Topic working with a new ham Don in Oregon who is having noise issues on HFKenwood TS 940MFJ EFHW AntennaDon lacks proactive ElmersWorking to get involved in EmcommNoise SourcePower Lines in his front yard63 foot long wire antenna Antenna height 20 feet off the groundbroad side to Greenland and AustraliaRadio has more buttons and switches than you can shake a stick atPossibly overwhelming for a new hamI started on a Kenwood TS 130Look for noise sources in the houseVampire DevicesCheck the receive by monitoring HF Nets on 40 MetersSolar Cycle is at a low easier to monitor 40 metersReceived Japanese Broadcast and some CaliforniaAntenna OrientationTrying to figure out if it is the Antenna or the RigNVIS"Everything we do is practice for something else in amateur radio"Richard's Story TimeBack to working the problemHorizontal antenna better for noisy situationsReorient the antennaAt least a quarter wave off the groundbuild your own antennaRichard's Story TimeSpool was 500 to 1000 feet I miss spoke3905 Century ClubFind a Elmers no matter where you have to lookContact us for help at one of the links below Find Videos on DMR and Amateur Radio at our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show.

Resonant Frequency EP 31 Useful Websites

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 49:28


Useful Websites Opening Theme 00:00 Intro: 00:54 Feedback: 01:29 Bob, KJ4DZT, sends a Tweet that his wife got her license thanks to our show. Contact Richard via email kb5jbv@gmail.com, or on Twitter at twitter.com/kb5jbv. Send your show suggestions orquestions, too. Donations: 04:52 None received since October. Thanks to everyone who has donated. Pleasekeep them coming, so we can continue the shows. If one episode has helped, it should be worth at least a dollar. Visit the Resonant Frequency website then click the Help Support link to PayPal and make a donation. Click on the Amazon link to make your purchases, and we'll get a little bit of the transaction. 09:51 New section manager here, locally. We'll see how that works out. 10:21 We're looking at possibly doing some video, and perhaps a live show We will keep you posted. Song: 11:18 "If Love Can't Find A Way", by Eric Lindell, from the album "Gulf Coast Highway", Topic: 13:08 Useful websites: Pretty Good Projects www.prettygoodprojects.com, which is an entry point for the next foursites on this list, and more.www.dxanywhere.com - DX alerts service.www.hamradioforum.net - Lots of interesting forums of ham radio topics.www.hamtests.net (US) - Practice tests and other info for your license exams, UK or US.www.hamtests.co.uk (UK)hamfeed,com - A ham repeater for Twitter and 73s.org.hamtwits.com - A sort of Twitter directory of hams.73s.org - A collection of blog posts, photos, news, DX spots, etc., of interest to hams.www.hamradioclass.org - home of the Ham Radio Podclass, which will help you prepare for yourTechnician, General or Extra class amateur radio license exam.twitter.com - A microblogging service, with lots of amateur radio traffic available. Song: 39:55 "Welfare Blues" by Kirk Fletcher, from the album "Shades of Blue", available Closing theme: 45:38 Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

RRA EP 30 Embarrassing Ham Nets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 29:30


Embarrassing Ham Nets Hello everybody, first I would like to apologize for the amount of time it has been since the last RRA. I recently found myself in the hospital and have been having to spend a tremendous amount of time recuperating but we are hoping to get the show back on track so that you can hear my melodious voice regularly. We recently did a live recording on the Resonant Frequency Discord server and we would like everybody to join us for future recording sessions click this link and it will take you right over there. Do the verification and and you will be ready to go. The server is located at https://discord.gg/3vZQNdZ79B This time I wanted to talk a few minutes about something I found very disturbing recently. That is to say "What The Hell Has Happened To Amateur Radio Nets?" I am not talking about the old and well established nets but the new and improved idiotic ragchew sessions that are being spoon fed to the new operators because they don't know any better. Listen a bit and form your own opinion. Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show.

Resonant Frequency EP 30 Deep Cycle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 45:55


Resonant Frequency EP 29 Deep Cycle Opening them: 00:00 Intro: 00:53 We survived Christmas and New Year's. Feedback: 01:36 No email since last time. Donations: 01:54 No donations since last time. The conversion to digital TV is coming. Are you ready?We made some changes to the website. Check it out.Apologies for the episode being late.Jay W5GM would like your vote for North Texas Section Manager. Song: 06:48 "Payback Blues" by Dennis Mitchell Band, from the album "Highway Kind of Life" Buzzword: 09:01 Participation.For many of us, participation is simply talking on the radio during our commute to and from work.Why not take part in a club event? It's a great way to promote the hobby, and it's fun! Song: 13:29 "Harpo-Ventillation" by Mark Hummel, from the album "Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowouts" Topic: 15:12 SLI, Marine and Deep-cycle Batteries Start, Light and Ignition (SLI) batteries are designed to deliver a lot of energy in a short time, not to deliver steady power over a long time.Marine batteries are a compromise between marine and deep-cycle batteries, and share characteristics of both.A deep-cycle battery is designed to be repeatedly discharged 80% of capacity and can deliver a steady current for a long period of time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_cycle_car_battery 24:55 Testing deep-cycle batteries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep-cycle_battery 27:58 1. Inspect 29:04 2. Recharge 29:24 3. Remove surface charge 30:29 4. Measure the state-of-charge 30:49 5. Load test 32:00 6. Recharge 33:34 Use deep-cycle batteries for the radio shack, in a well-ventilated area Song: 34:55 "Way Down the River" by Sugarcane Collins, from the album "Way Down the River", available here: Conclusion: 38:17 Closing theme:42:00 Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

Resonant Frequency EP 29 Gel Cell and Lithium Ion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 49:35


Gel Cell and Lithium Ion and Christmas Song: 00:00 "Mrs. Santa Claus" by Jingle Punx, from the album "Coal" Intro: 01:35 Christmas time in North Texas. Feedback: 02:30 John, M0JFE, likes the show and asks for a show about packet radio. Thanks, too, to Bill at SolderSmoke for the mention. Damon, NN7B, listens to both shows, and asks how sealed lead acid batteries compare to nicad and nimh for a grab-n-go kit or mobile station? Donations: 07:54 Thanks to David, no callsign given, in Pleasonton, CA, andJerry, KD0BIK, of the Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. 08:48 Different music format this time - Christmas music. 10:40 Take a look at the Cafe Press store for Resonant Frequency merchandise. Click through the Amazon link at our site. Song: 12:42 "Goin' On a Date With Santa" by Dr. Elmo, from the album "Up Your Chimney" Buzzword: 16:16 Superheterodyne, presented by Tim Sutton, KI6BGE.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superheterodyne_receiver Song: 22:34 "Don't Want No Bones for Christmas (I Want An Electric Guitar)" by Paul Austin Kelly, from the album "Don't Want No Bones for Christmas", Topic: 25:54 Batteries: Gel cells and lithium ion. Gel cells are a type of valve-regulated, lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. They have a pressure-relief valve to allow venting of hydrogen during overcharging, and a gelled electrolyte. Theyhave a greater resistance to extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration than typical wet-cellbatteries like the common car battery.(Contrary to what Richard says, hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas. The "rotten egg" smellfrom an over-charging car battery is due to the creation of hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S. -Ed.)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_sulfide36:04 Lithium Ion batteries.Most of the newer electronics, like laptops, handheld radio, etc., has Lithium ion batteriesdue to their energy to weight ratio, and no memory effect. They also have a low self-dischargerate and are lighter than other types. Their service life depends on the time of manufacture,regardless of number of charge/discharge cycles. The internal resistance is higher than mostof the other chemistries. Song: 41:44 "Send Me a Wife for Christmas" by Dr. Elmo, from the album "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer", Conclusion: 44:42 Listen to Linux in the Ham Shack, too!Happy Holidays! Closing song: 46:42 "Jingle Bells (Dan the Automator Remix)" by Dean Martin, from the album "Christmas Remixed -Holiday Classics Re-Grooved" Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show.

Resonant Frequency EP 28 Shocking Ni-Cad

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 66:14


Ni-Cad Battery Deep Dive 00:00 Opening Theme   01:02 Introduction Greetings to the hams working the California forest fires. 03:10 Feedback Tim, KI6BGE, writes about his first radio, a Yaesu FT-747GX, and his first hand-held, an FT-60R, and other rigs. He also asks about cross-band repeating through the FT-8900R in his car. Damon, NN7B, says Richard is his ham hero, and also listens to the Linux in the Ham Shack podcast. He was having a problem downloading the first episode, but that should be sorted out now. Joe, NE2Z, enjoys both podcasts, and made a donation. Thanks, Joe! Bob, KB3OQY, likes the podcast and learns something new in each episode. He also made a donation. 10:43 Donations Thanks to Joe NE2Z and Bob KB3OQY for their donations. If you find anything useful in an episode of Resonant Frequency, consider donating a dollar. That's less than a gallon of gasoline. 13:00 Song "Voodoo Queen" by Tommy Dardar, from the album "Blues Fool" 13:55 Buzzword Memory effect - reality or myth? If you partially discharge a nickel-cadmium battery (NiCad), and recharge it, it may "remember" that point of discharge as it's fully discharged state. The best practice is to fully discharge a NiCad battery pack before recharging, and avoid the use of rapid chargers. A related phenomenon is "lazy battery", where the battery appears to have a full charge, but becomes depleted rapidly when put to use. This is often caused by frequent overcharging, and may be cured by several deep discharge/recharge cycles. 20:29 Song "Wasn't That Enough" by Janiva Magness, from the album "Bury Him At The Crossroads" 22:01 Topic Nicad batteries. This topic was suggested by several messages on the forums. The abbreviation NiCad is a registered trademark of SAFT Corporation. Advantages: lower weight, good charging efficiency, smaller variations in terminal voltage during discharge, low internal resistance, non-critical charging condition. In theory, a nicad battery may be charged and discharged up to 1000 times. 39:06   Comparison to Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) 40:42 Disadvantages: higher cost, toxicity, memory effect, and a negative temperature coefficient. Nicad cells are typically 1.2V, while alkaline cells are 1.5V. 45:11 Charging. The typical overnight charge, called a C/10 charge, is accomplished by applying 10% of the battery's total capacity for a period of 14 hours; that is, a 100 mAh battery takes 140 mAh of energy to charge. 53:53 Dendritic shorting. 56:07 Song "Welfare Blues" by Kirk Fletcher, from the album "Shades of Blue" 58:25 Conclusion ail Richard at kb5jbv@gmail.com itter.com/kb5jbv KB5JBV on D-Star via port C on the NE5R repeater. theme music is "Give It All Away", by midliFeCrisis, from the album "Live from the Loft" Closing theme music is "We Gotta Go" by David Henderson at Podsafe Audio. Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

Resonant Frequency EP 27 Watt Elmer?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 68:51


Episode 27 Watt Elmer? Show Notes Song: 00:00 Intro: 00:54 Feedback: 01:23 Regarding episode 25 Thomas, WC5B, says he has changed his mind about what he recommends to new hams for a first radio, based on Richards comments. Ray, KO4RB, also talks about episode 25 and his thoughts on a handy-talk as a first radio. Jerry, KD0BIK, of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast disagreed with some of Richard's comments about media coverage of hurricane damage (Ike and Gustav) along the gulf coast. Richard's comments were meant to be specific to his local media. Ray, KO4RB, also writes to thank Richard for the podcast, and extols their virtues as a tool for elmering new hams. He's also exploring Linux for use in his shack, experiments with digital modes, DStar, and more. He also made a donation! Rich, AB6TY, says he listens as he works in the welding shop, and enjoys the information and music. He loves CW and encourages others to give it a try, and recommends FISTS and SKCC. He reminds Richard that new hams should be aware of split-frequency operations while chasing DX. He asks "What is a 'lid'?" A lid is a bad operator. www.fists.orgwww.skccgroup.com Donations: 17:25 Rich AB6TY, Ray KO4RB made donations, which allowed the purchase of a microphone, and a new machine to record the podcast. Consider a dollar per episode. Every dollar helps. Remember, we have to pay for the hosting service. shop at Amazon through the link at the website. Thanks! 19:55 Russ K5TUX and Richard released the first episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. Give it a listen Song: 22:07 "Night Time is the Right Time" by Elvin Bishop, featuring John Nemeth & Angela Strehli, from the album "The Blues Rolls On" Buzzword: 23:19 SWR and Watt MetersMeasures power out in watts and the SWR (standing wave ratio). Higher SWR is bad, as most modern radios will reduce their output if the SWR is too high, so it's a good idea to monitor the SWR. They can also be used to tune your wire or mobile antennas. Song: 31:58 "What Is That You Got" by Magic Slim & the Teardrops from the album "Midnight Blues" Topic: 34:17 How can you be a better Elmer? Elmer is the amateur radio term for a mentor. Anyone can be an Elmer. It just takes the desire to share what you know with someone else. It does take patience. Talk up the hobby with other folks. Teach a class. Get involved with one of the scouting organizations. Wear a shirt that proclaims your interest in the hobby. Be available at a special event station to answer questions. Song: 57:17 "Sleep" by Albert Cummings from the album "Feel So Good: Albert Cummings" Closing theme:65:04

RRA EP 29 Discord and Taking the Tech Test Simplified

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 40:19


Discord and Taking the Tech Test Simplified WelcomeTalking about Feedback and EmailTalking about the Studio and having to improviseDiscord communityYou are invited to join us at DiscordVoice ChannelsText ChannelsStreaming VideoOPEN INVITE TO THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/RaQKvprxT3Future #1 community on DiscordPaul NC is the king of the serverCome and visit usMore about ContactsClick here for ContactsOur all inclusive Contact Page http://www.richardbaileytx.info/rfpodcast/about-us-2/contact-us/Begging Help from our ListenersShow notesModerationVoice oversAudio segments about Amateur Radioand moreSend us your Audio Segments!All about Taking the Technician TestPaul NC our Discord Engineer passed his Tech Test!!!Father and Grand Father are HAMsTips for the testRichard's Story TimeThere used to be 5 Classes of licenseSnoring to WB6NOA code tapesJerry Zilliac that was his name.Leading and Lagging Phase Angles???MFJ Electronic Keyer with Auto Crap settingARRL President Emeritus Jim Haynie, W5JBP, SKHe will be missedThe secret plan for passing the Tech testRichard's Story Time episode 2What the Hell is an MMIC?!!Opinions changeBARNACLESTangent: Lost HAMSNo one wants to help the new HAMsTalk them into becoming a ham and the abandon themClueless Extras - the Anti-ElmersThe Anti-Elmers give us multiple reasons not to renewYou shouldn't have to actively seek out ElmersThe new guys are shyShyness is the biggest of licensesMultiple reasons not to renewYou shouldn't have to actively seek out ElmersThe new guys are shyShyness is the biggest of licensesThe OutsiderThe ClingerDamn My Chair SqueaksThe Anti-ElmersMultiple reasons not to renewYou shouldn't have to actively seek out ElmersThe new guys are shyShyness is the biggest of licensesThe OutsiderThe ClingerDamn My Chair SqueaksGlossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

Resonant Frequency EP 26 Multimeter and Heisenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 64:34


Werner Heisenberg Multimeter and Werner Heisenberg Feedback Randy K7AGE Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGERay KJ4CNNDon (? Call) in WashingtonJoe NE2Z says we're tastyNeil in Sugarland TexasArt KE5JLBLinux in the HAM ShackGuest Ron VK2DQ with the Heisenberg uncertainty principleBuzzword: Multimeter

Resonant Frequency EP 25 The Mystery of PL Tones and Your First Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 64:04


The Mystery of PL Tones and First Radio + Your First Amateur Radio PL tonesCTCSSSub Audible ToneTone squelch67 to 257 HZHelps sensitivityPower Line noise First radioMy First New RadioRoy Rabey Episode 590% percent of hams licensed never key a radio Most never renewTop of the line radio is over ratedLow end radios are the keyGet on the air The Humble Handy TalkieClosed systems suckUniversal Green StampsTexas Towers SuckVertex VX-150KDK-FM2030Get on the air!Add to you handy talkie a little bit at a timeYeasu 209-RH for the first year and a half20 miles on a Ringo Ranger1/2 a wattWhat about MobileIf it works on you mobile it will work on your TalkieBuilt my own mobile antennaImproviseAdd an AMP, They are cheapViva La HamfestHTX-202Consider the Humble Handy talkieVox is not HAM FriendlyDon't over look used equipmentGet on the air! Get on the air! Get on the air!

RRA EP 28 The Horrific Nashville Bombing and Codeless Extras

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 28:48


The Christmas day Nashville Tennessee Bombing Caught on camera The Nashville Bombing and Codeless Extra Class Operators Sorry trying another method for recording that is not goodGreeting to Richard's Radio AdventuresThe Christmas Day Nashville BombingChristmas Morning 2020Van broadcasting warningMinimal injuriesAT&T hub in Nashville disabledThe goal of Terrorism is to create FEAR not to rack up a body count. If there is a body count that's just gravy for the terrorist. The Amateur Radio community ralliedARES was ready to goSocial media was nearly worthlessOnly responses on social media were on RedditA lot of good in formation the and the Idiot hobby radio operatorsI was told by one to heat up my hot pocket and get back to my Mama's basementSome of the Emcomm events I was involved with:Moving traffic North Ridge EarthquakeMoving traffic on HF during hurricane KatrinaSpotting Lancaster TornadoSpotting Forney TX TornadoMoving traffic Oklahoma City Bombingand other eventsTechnology Fails in EmergenciesCell ServiceWireless internetAT&T Building attackedWCARES Status – Final update from AT&T on Outage Recovery https://wcares.org/2020-december-wcares-status-att-outages-etc/ You should not use RedditAsk in r/amateur Radioif anybody knew anything they gave us plenty of usable informationseveral decided that it was better to make a personal attackCodeless Extra - See Glossary for terms used on the show.Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Parler: Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast Mastodon: https://mastodon.radio/invite/zcR24EHh Discord: https://discord.com/channels/758866379104845856/758866379104845860 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Richard_KB5JBV Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kb5jbv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kb5jbv/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kb5jbv/

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