Podcasts about ham radio

Thinking about taking your ham radio station into the field? Before you head out on your next POTA (Parks on the Air), SOTA (Summits on the Air), Field Day, or other portable adventure, this episode is for you! In Episode 78 of The Ham Radio Guy Podcast, Marvin, W0MET, covers everything you need to know to make your next portable activation successful. From building the ultimate portable operations checklist to planning your trip, choosing the right gear, staying safe, and avoiding the common mistakes that every operator makes, this episode is packed with practical tips you can use on your very next activation. Whether you're a brand-new amateur radio operator or you've completed hundreds of portable activations, preparation is the key to spending more time making contacts and less time realizing you forgot something important back at home. In this episode, we discuss: Portable ham radio planning POTA (Parks on the Air) tips SOTA (Summits on the Air) essentials Building a portable radio go-kit Portable antennas and battery options Packing checklists and must-have accessories Safety considerations for hiking and remote operations Park entrance fees, permits, and operating hours First aid kits, hydration, and emergency preparedness Logging contacts in the field Common portable operating mistakes—and how to avoid them Portable operating is one of the most rewarding aspects of amateur radio. Whether you're activating a national park, climbing a summit, setting up for Field Day, or simply operating from your favorite local park, a little planning goes a long way. What is one item you never leave home without for a portable activation? Let us know in the comments!

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Amateur Radio News and Information in the Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Areas for the Week of July 17, 2026.This weeks topics include:The Little EventW4TOY Silent KeyMuseum of Radio and TechnologyNew Question Pool for Technician ExamWide Area Repeater NetDan Beard Council Radio Committee Scout TrainingARRL America 2502026 Ky. amateur Of the Year NominationsNKARC Breakfast ClubMONIX MeetingMeshcore Presentation at NKARC MeetingSTEM Day Camp for KidsYoungs Jersey Dairy Chairity Bike tourRepeater ListHamfestExams

On tonight's livestream I am issuing a challenge to all operators - let's light up 146.520 and make it active again. I'll be inviting some others onto the channel who have been actively participating in this effort and I invite you all to do the same. Let's see what we can do to Make Simplex Active Again!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is a Taste of Ham Radio Friedrichshafen. We would like to thank Frank Westphal (K6FW), Ken Delap (KX9U), Reggie Waller (G6YAJ) and Pete Weston (2E0DED) and our and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Germany Likely to Get Full 4 Metres Band Back Eyeball-to-Eyeball Off-the-Air QSO Party Canada Reviewing Policy on Antennas, Towers Researchers Create Space 'Wall' to Weaken Solar Storms YOTA CAMP Region 1 - Austria July 2026 RSGB Offers RFI Workshop Using SDRPlay at This Year's Convention OSCAR LOCATOR Web Generator Turns Live Elements Into Printable Tracking Sheets

Angelo VK2NWT WIA Affiliated Clubs Coordinator. - Peter VK4EA with the weekly WIA board comment. - Alan VK4SN Manager for the Trans-Tasman Contest. - Nick VK7WW, Ham Radio and Mens Sheds.

Amateur Radio News and Information in the Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Areas for the Week of July 10, 2026.This weeks topics include:NKARC 2026 Field Day SpecialARRL America 250 Event2026 KY Amateur of the Year NominationsWWFF-KFF Celebrates America 250 EventBrunch BunchOhio Packet Zoom CallMeshcore Presentation at NKARC MeetingSTEM Day Camp2026 Youngs Jersey Dairy Charity Bike TourRepeater ListQCEN 442.700 Repeater off the airWW4KY DSTAR RepeaterHamfestsExams

Join me in the field at Galveston Island State Park for a live 146.520 national simplex test as part of the growing #52Challenge! Watch the portable Tech Prepper manpack setup with Yaesu FTM-6000, FarJ antenna, Ed Fong roll-up J-pole, DigiRig, and more while calling CQ on the national 2m FM simplex frequency. See real results, a successful contact with AB5GU, and practical tips on keeping 146.52 active in your vehicle, daily carry, and POTA activations. Perfect for hams looking to boost local simplex activity, field ops gear, and portable ham radio setups.More details in my Blog Post: https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/blog/did-i-make-any-contacts-146-520-simplex-test/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Send us Fan MailArea Study Map Training | The Prepping Academy PodcastMost people know almost nothing about the area they live in.In this episode of The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin explains how Area Study Map Training helps preppers, homesteaders, and families understand their local area, identify threats, locate resources, and build real preparedness plans using modern mapping and intelligence tools.In this episode, Forrest Garvin breaks down the importance of Area Study and why understanding your local area may become one of the most valuable preparedness skills in the modern world.This episode explores how the Area Study Map app and training can help individuals, families, groups, and communities better understand infrastructure, threats, terrain, resources, communication systems, population density, evacuation routes, and much more.Topics include: • What an Area Study really is • Why location intelligence matters • Understanding threats around you • Identifying resources and weak points • Mapping hospitals, shelters, power grids, weather, and infrastructure • Using modern technology for preparedness • Building a realistic emergency plan • Why knowledge of your local area can save lives • How civilians can use Area Study concepts without military complexityWhether you are new to preparedness or an experienced prepper, this episode will change how you look at the place you live.Tags: area study, preparedness, prepper map, osint, survival intelligence, emergency preparedness, prepping, homesteading, grid down, shtf, survival planning, area study map, prepper tools, mapping, preparedness training, ham radio, local intelligence, survival podcast, prepper podcast, prepping academySuggested SEO Keywords: area study map, area study training, preparedness mapping, prepper map app, osint for preppers, local area intelligence, survival mapping, emergency planning tools, preparedness training, area study preparedness Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Discover how to set up a portable APRS digipeater station for field operations and emergency preparedness! In this video, I take my go-kit APRS station to Galveston Island State Park to test a real-world digipeater configuration on 144.390 MHz. Watch as I deploy the FaraJay 2m antenna on a POTA 20 mast, configure the VGC N7500 with Bluetooth KISS TNC, run APRS-Droid as a digipeater (KC5HWB-15), and successfully extend range for mobile tracking and check-ins like APRS Thursday.Perfect for ham radio operators interested in APRS digipeater setup, portable packet radio, field day / POTA / SOTA ops, mesh networking backups, and resilient off-grid comms. Learn practical tips on antenna deployment, coax choices (ABR Coax discount code), power systems (Bioenno battery + solar), Bluetooth configuration tricks, path settings (WIDE1-1/WIDE2-2), and real-time packet reception without relying on your truck's iGate. Today's video is sponsored by ABR Coax - save 10% off of their products with code ABR10KC5HWB here - https://abrind.com/?sld=kc5hwb Read More on the Blog Post - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/blog/aprs-field-ops-portable-digipeater-setup-at-galveston-island-state-park/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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Amateur Radio News and Information in the Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Areas for the Week of July 03, 2026This weeks topics include:2026 Field Day, NKARC, OHKYIN, BARSAmerica 2502026 Ky Amateur of the Year Nominations13 ColoniesWWFF-KFF Celebrates America 250 with Special EventNKARC 146.580 Simplex NetOhio Packet ZOOM MeetingLearn about MESHCORE at NKARC MeetingSTEM Day CampYoungs Jersy Dairy Charity Bike Tour EventRepeater ListQCEN 442.700 Repeater DownHamfestsExams

Is amateur radio really dying? In this video, I react to the viral "What Happened to Ham Radio?" documentary and break down the real FCC and ARRL license data showing strong growth from the 1970s to over 700,000 US hams today. I address the exaggerations about the "golden age," highlight active communities, Field Day, Parks on the Air, emergency comms, and why the hobby remains thriving. Perfect for new and experienced hams — get on the air and join the fun!

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Amateur Radio News and Information in the Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Areas for the Week of June 26, 2026.This weeks topics include:Field Day 2026Demonstration of OPIN Digital NetScouts and RadioLewis & Clark and Bullitt CountyWest Central Indiana Expands system with ARDC GrantOhio Packet Zoom MeetingNominate a ham for Ky. Amateur of the Year!ARRL America 250KY Severe Weather Net13 ColoniesClifty POTA EventLearn about MeshcoreSTEM Day CampsYoungs Jersey Dairy Charity Bike TourRepeater ListKB4KY 145.470 Repeater downHamfestsExams

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Join us for an exciting update from Hamvention 2026, where Jim from Zoom Spot details the progress of the MMDVM project. Thanks to crucial funding from ARDC, they've made significant strides in amateur radio technology. This presentation highlights new equipment and software configurations, including an impressive cross-mode setup that supports DMR, DSTAR, and YSF. #zumspot #mmdvm #hamventionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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Mike VA3MW and I will be at Ham Radio Friedrichshafen this year.  I will be demonstrating our new iShareRadio service in the Flex Radio booth.  Stop by and say hello ! George KJ6VU

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