Podcast appearances and mentions of john jacobs w7dbo

John Jacobs W7DBO of the Field Radio Podcast and Rod Hardman VA3ON of Canada join us to talk about Field Day in the time of Pandemic.  The League has made adjustments to the ruleset to allow for more scored participation from our home stations.  Hams are also being creative and exploring creative ways to participate. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/arrl-field-day-2020 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  @hamworkbench    https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact Us -  http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister DMR Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ PCB design workshop via Zoom Topic: Ham Radio Workbench PCB Tutorial Time: Jun 20, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting - https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77430076765?pwd=WGcvUjY5a3ZMWmx3d2hrbzRCMjBJUT09 Meeting ID: 774 3007 6765 Password: pcb New Packet Radio - https://hackaday.io/project/164092-npr-new-packet-radio Raising Electronics racks and shelves - https://risingracks.com/ Magnetic Loop Calculator -  http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small-transmitting-loop-antenna-calculator.aspx RPi 4 USB Mass Storage Boot Beta - https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=277007 ARRL Field Day 2020 Rules - http://www.arrl.org/news/field-day-2020-a-time-to-adapt http://www.arrl.org/news/temporary-rule-waivers-announced-for-2020-arrl-field-day 1940 Field day - something to learn from in for 2020 - https://onetuberadio.com/2020/06/10/field-day-1940-and-field-day-2020/ Stuart KB1HQS portable operating on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkFZt2bfUZ-w3xNxUANFVw Chameleon MPAS Antenna System - https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-mpas-modular-portable-antenna-system-20 SainSmart TS100 Style 12V Soldering Iron - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0183RJIUE/ Fuel and Water Containers (Shameless Canadian Plug) Sceptre Military Fuel Containers - https://scepter.com/products/military-products/ MFC Wrench - https://jagmte.com/products/scepter-mfc-wrench MFC Spout - https://scepter.com/products/military-products/military-accessories/military-fuel-can-spout-3-4-19-mm-04856/

Mark “Smitty” Smith KR6ZY and John Jacobs W7DBO join us to talk about workbench and ham radio gift ideas for this holiday season. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2019-holiday-shopping-show Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2019” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Benchduino back in stock - Holiday Sale on Bechnduino 20% off $40 through the end of the year!!! - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p11/benchduino-pcb-set.html HRWB Holiday Shopping Shows - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/category/shopping-show NanoVNA - https://www.rtl-sdr.com/reviews-of-the-nanovna-an-ultra-low-cost-50-vector-network-analyzer/ In-Line DC Power Meter - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-DC-combo-Meter-LCD-Watt-Power-Volt-Amp-RC-Battery-charging-Analyzer-M/152339793114?fbclid=IwAR0u9SlZi2Dm6zOJyZt4fDTu7w_pjBIEYD_FiNfLymxtQUbMjcNHjfB17P0 Airspy HF Discovery - https://v3.airspy.us/product/airspy-hf-discovery/ Prusa 3d Prusa Mini - https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-mini/ Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station - https://www.amazon.com/FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-Station-FX-888D/dp/B07XLNF5PK Hakko FX-951 Solidering Station - https://www.amazon.com/AMERICAN-HAKKO-PRODUCTS-INC-FX-951/dp/B0012B8NW8 Hakko FR-300 Desoldering Gun - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR-301-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B07BKSLLG9 Hakko 611 Solder Spool Holder - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-611-2-Dual-Solder-Stand/dp/B009SCL8XE/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hakko+soldering+spool&qid=1573926267&s=hi&sr=1-2 Hakko FA-400 Solder Smoke Absorber - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FA400-04-Bench-ESD-Safe-Absorber/dp/B00FZPSEY4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hakko+fa-400&qid=1573926942&sr=8-1 JLC PCB Service - https://jlcpcb.com/ Seeed Nano V3 Pocket 200khz Oscilloscope - https://www.seeedstudio.com/DSO-Nano-v3.html iFixit tool kit https://www.amazon.com/Syntus-Precision-Screwdriver-Electronics-Controller/dp/B0772SP617/ref=sr_1_6?crid=11Q3MZM5LFV5D&keywords=ifixit+tool+kit&qid=1573927947&s=industrial&sprefix=ifixit%2Cindustrial%2C204&sr=1-6 100pcs Solder Seal Wire Connectors, Sopoby Heat Shrink Butt Connectors - https://amzn.to/2XuCwGR Silicone Soldering Mat Heat Resistant - https://amzn.to/2KsqZCe KAI-200 - Antenna Analyzer - WSPR Transmitter ($?) http://jackdev23.wixsite.com/iw2ndh-swr-analyzer Panavise Jr - https://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-Model-201-Junior-Miniature/dp/B000B61D22/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=panavise+jr&qid=1573926550&s=hi&sr=1-2 iFixIt Driver Kit - https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-299-4-Driver-Bit-64pc/dp/B0189YWOIO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ifixit&qid=1573928431&sr=8-4 W6BHZ, Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club selling a bunch of classic boat anchors from a local SK: https://www.w6bhz.org/for-sale/ AnyTone D578 - https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/products/at-d578uv  TAC-Comm Metal Enclosures - https://www.tac-comm.com/ CS-800 DMR - http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios%20CS800.htm TYT MD-430 - https://www.mtcradio.com/tyt-md-430-uhf-400-470-mhz-2-watts-dmr-analog-compact-ham-radio-handheld-w-programming-cable/

John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019.  We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our skills. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2019 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2019” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Field Radio Podcast - http://fieldradiopodcast.org/ Field Radio Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQ0a59Oqea3OF00701H-Ew Hex Beam (http://k4hex.com/) DIY Roadcase Store - https://www.diyroadcasesstore.com/ AmazonBasics VESA Laptop Plate - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010QZD6I6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Robot DYN Arduino 2560 Board for Benchduino - https://robotdyn.com/mega-2560-pro-embed-ch340g-atmega2560-16au.html Signal Search Drone Antenna Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg 10x20 Carport - https://www.amazon.com/Caravan-Canopy-20-Feet-Domain-Carport/dp/B0032UY0C4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=238JV80J69UU6&keywords=10x20+canopy+tent&qid=1556939998&s=gateway&sprefix=10x20+%2Celectronics%2C154&sr=8-3 Eurmax 10'x10' Ez Pop Tent Commercial Instant Canopies with 4 Removable Zipper End Side Walls and Roller Bag Bonus 4 SandBags Weight, 1-White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BSLQSVO?aaxitk=NY-kd8Td2dkgmeKO7mrAoQ&pd_rd_i=B01BSLQSVO&pf_rd_p=3fade48a-e699-4c96-bf08-bb772ac0e242&hsa_cr_id=5240242960601&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41SzisSNxiL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B01BSLQSVO SandBag Only - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0GI2OU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Bandpasser Antenna Bandpass Box - https://www.arraysolutions.com/as-419 AT-100PROII - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ldg-at-100proii?seid=dxese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-dxese1-_-ldg-electronics&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5q214vaA4gIVyR-tBh2spABTEAQYAiABEgLxufD_BwE Vanquest backpack IBEX - https://www.vanquest.com/ibex-35-backpack-multicam-black/ Par Electronics Omni Loop Antenna - http://www.parelectronics.com/omnis.php Pneumatic antenna launcher - http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html iPortable Antenna Analyzer - http://www.iportableus.com/_mgxroot/page_10743.html Rig Expert Antenna Analyzer Arduino Hat - https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-35-zoom-60-khz-to-35-mhz.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3MOW_oCB4gIVg8JkCh0T3wusEAQYAiABEgIyHfD_BwE RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/ Sark 110 Antenna Analyzer - https://www.steppir.com/shop/controllers-analyzers/sark-110-antenna-analyzer/ Goal Zero Light-a-life - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories/light-a-life-350-led-light/ https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories/light-a-life-mini-usb-light/ Mini60 Sark100 HF Antenna Analyzer - https://ebay.us/NaDuXH Goal Zero Torch - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/led-lights/luna-touch-led-light/

It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year.  During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording!  While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 2, we cover Ham Radio accessories and gifts for your Workbench. Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423 STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip  - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast SPRAT http://www.gqrp.com/sprat.htm RADCOM FROM THE RSGB https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom/ National Contest Journal - http://ncjweb.com/ QRP Quarterly (QRP-ARCI Journal) - http://www.qrparci.org/ QEX: the forum for Communications Experimenters - http://www.arrl.org/qex RT Systems Programming Software - https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/ Rig Expert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/ Bird Watt Meters - https://www.birdrf.com/Products/Test%20and%20Measurement/Power-Meters/Wattmeters-Line-Sections/RF-Wattmeters.aspx RTL-SDR v3 Dongle - https://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-Blog-RTL2832U-Software-Defined/dp/B0129EBDS2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542432310&sr=8-4&keywords=rtl-sdr Anker Powerline USB Cables (Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C) - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=anker+powerline Begali CW Paddles - https://www.i2rtf.com/keys---paddles.html MFJ-464 CW Keyer/Reader - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-464 Bioenno Battery - https://www.bioennopower.com/ Powerfilm Solar Panel - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/ RadioSport Headsets - http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/ Goal Zero Crush Solar Lantern - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/lights/crush-light/ Heil HT Headset - https://heilsound.com/products/handie-talkie-headset-hth/ Fenix USB Lantern - https://www.amazon.com/rechargeable-neutral-dedicated-camping-EdisonBright/dp/B075QZRFSP/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424334&sr=8-16&keywords=fenix+lantern Fenix HL23 AA Headlamp https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-HL23-Headlamp-Champagne-EdisonBright/dp/B00UHZXAYG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433548&sr=8-3&keywords=fenix+hl23 https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-Light-Life-Light/dp/B016UQNG9E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433912&sr=8-3&keywords=lightalife+mini Airforce Boonie Hat - https://uspatriottactical.com/r-b-airman-battle-uniform-boonie-hat-abu/ Improved MilSpec Rain Poncho - http://store.oldgrouch.biz/immipomainus.html Morseit by Picolabs CW App - https://pacolabs.com/iOS/MorseIt/ Free Amateur Radio Test Prep - https://HamStudy.org/ Coax Crimp Set (DX Engineering) - https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/coaxial-cable-prep-tools Snap circuits - https://www.elenco.com/brand/snap-circuits/ Makeblock mBot Ranger Programmable Robot Kit - https://amzn.to/2TkgyDN Kuman K4-US for Arduino Project Complete Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/2TlO50d Chibitronics - LED Craft Kit - https://chibitronics.com/ QRP-Labs QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/ WinKeyer - https://www.hamcrafters2.com/ BITX QRP Transceiver Kits - http://www.hfsignals.com/ Hakko desoldering gun FR-301 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR-301-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B07BKSLLG9 Arduino sensor kit - ttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultimate-37-in-1-Sensor-Modules-Kit-for-Arduino-MCU-Education-User-Free-case/231757573899?hash=item35f5d3ef0b:rk:1:pf:0 Transistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/840pcs-Transistor-TO-92-Assortment-24-value-NPN-PNP-DIY-kit-2N2222-S9018-BC32/332682436699?epid=12020296536&hash=item4d756b205b:rk:1:pf:0 Resistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/130-values-2600pcs-1ohm-10M-ohm-W-Metal-Film-Resistor-Resistors-Assortment-Kit/221903164710?hash=item33aa759526:rk:1:pf:0 “The Radio Amateurs Workshop” - Joel Hallas W1ZR - http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-Radio-Amateurs-Workshop Ratcheting Wire Terminal Crimper - https://amzn.to/2OKEI6N MC4 Crimper https://amzn.to/2zhws9z Dupont Crimping Tool - https://www.amazon.com/IWISS-Professional-Compression-Ratcheting-Wire-electrode/dp/B00OMM4YUY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542437709&sr=8-3&keywords=dupont+crimping+tool

It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year.  During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording!  While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 1, we cover our workbenches and radio gear (topical since Black Friday is just around the corner).  In our next episode, we will cover radio accessories and gear for the workbench. Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423 STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip  - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast For inspiration Richard: K2EZ Mobile Rover - https://youtu.be/UwGoYCpGLko Hans Summers QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/ Kevin Reeve N7RXE Cache Makers balloon launch - https://youtu.be/MxaKxS5POmY California Near Space Project - http://www.cnsp-inc.com/ https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/4257043-to-infinity-and-beyond-lanark-space-agency-a-best-kept-secret/ Lanark Space Agency - https://lanarkspace.wordpress.com Arduino and Baloons - https://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/ Tracksoar Balloon Controller - https://www.tracksoar.com/ NA4RR Hexbeam - http://www.k4hex.com/ George’s Benchduino Project - https://groups.io/g/benchduino DX-Lab Software - https://www.dxlabsuite.com/ Icom RS-BA1 Software - https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/rsba1/default.aspx Icom IC-9700 - http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9700/default.aspx CS-800D - http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/CS800D.htm

Get geared up for field operating and setting up your field workbench with John Jacobs W7DBO from the Field Radio Podcast.  In segment 1, John outlines his method for organizing and planning your field radio adventures. In segment 2 we list essential tools, parts, and test gear you need for light weight trail ops and full scale Field Day deployments.  We wrap up the show with an introduction to the Powerfilm Lightsaver MAX portable battery and solar panel. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Segment 1 - Plan your Event Mission First Gear Second Identify what you want to accomplish and select gear to match What is your goal? Day trip vs overnighter? Hotel vs camping vs backpacking? Travel focus or radio focus? Field Expediency Doing work in advance selecting gear to maximize time on air versus time setting up / breaking down Field Tested Gear: Load out in living room, then load out in back yard, then load out in local park, then once gear is tested, attempt the big trip. Field test in your driveway or at the park first. Personal prep / Safety First: Personal Emergency Preparations, travel itinerary, weather observations, red flag warnings. 4 Goals: Get On The Air Stay On The Air Be An Effective Communicator Have Fun Gear Must Be: Modular Tested Portable Understood Field Radio Podcast Comms To Go Segment 2 - Field Workbench Light weight radio events – SOTA, travel, casual operating, emergency prep Have a common simplex frequency Review the wilderness protocol Simplex frequencies: 146.52  

John Jacobs W7DBO from the Field Radio Podcast is my guest. We talk about his podcast, podcasting and how he got involved with HamRadio360. John builds awesome custom go boxes (http://www.commstogo.com/).  John and I discuss our experiences producing content for the internet about Ham Radio and Field Day! 

John Jacobs, host of the Field Radio Podcast, returns join in a discussion of basic DIY HF antennas.  We talk some of the most common and easiest to build antennas such as Dipoles as well as how to build them and where to scrounge for materials!  We also talk about our plans for our respective shows in light of Cale’s recent archiving of Ham Radio 360. We share the details of the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 package (and discount code!) with the audience! Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us! - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact New FaceBook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ John Jacobs W7DBO, host of the Field Radio Podcast Field Radio Podcast - http://fieldradiopodcast.org/ Field Radio Podcast YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/FieldRadioPodcast Field Radio Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/FieldRadioPod The Ham Radio 360 Archive - http://hamradio360.com/ Keep up with Cale Nelson K4CDN at the 6 Arrows Radio Network - http://6arn.com/ The EXCLUSIVE Digilent Ham Radio Workbench Analog Discovery 2 Package - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Use code HamRadioWorkbench2018 to save $100 (view cart to add code before checking out) The new BayNet DMR Talkgroup is 31075 The new Yaesu FT-818 (the next generation FT-817 QRP Radio) - https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0818.html KF7IJZ Demonstrates Kirchoff’s Current Law as it applies to portable power boxes for charging and discharging at the same time - https://youtu.be/uA_WEykbGE4 Powerwerx Panel Mounts - https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts Julian - Survival Tech Nord - http://oh8stn.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalTechEU Stuart KB1HQS - http://kb1hqs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkFZt2bfUZ-w3xNxUANFVw KF7IJZ’s ICOM IC-7300 Voice Keyer Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCWsfxDHJw Comms to Go Portable Power Solutions - http://commstogo.com/ HF Dipole antenna Calculator - http://www.kwarc.org/ant-calc.html (or divide your frequency by 468 as a starting point for a half-wave HF dipole) Where does 468 come from? by KB6NU - http://www.kb6nu.com/468-ham-radios-magic-number/ DIY End Fed Antenna - http://www.earchi.org/proj_homebrew.html Bell Labs demonstration on Impedance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DovunOxlY1k RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/antenna-analyzers-comparison-table/ DIY Dipole Center Insulator from W6LG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OqrvyjTgs RF-Parts for RF connectors - https://www.rfparts.com/ The Wireman for high-quality antenna wire - https://www.thewireman.com/antennap.html ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on Antenna Wire - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/January_18_2018_-_Antenna_Wire.mp3 ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on End Fed Antennas - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April%2027%20-%20End%20Fed%20Antennas.mp3 ARRL’s The Doctor Is In Podcast on Feed Line - http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/November%2023%202017%20-%20Coax%20vs%20Balanced%20Lines.mp3 NVIS Antenna Build Example - https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/instructions/WP-NVIS-Rev3.pdf Mag Loop - http://w8mrc.com/docs/presentations/Magnetic%20Loop.pdf Making a high quality “Ugly” Balun - http://www.hamuniverse.com/balun.html Knot Tying is an invaluable skill for outside antenna work Knot Books https://www.amazon.com/KLUTZ-Book-of-Knots-Toy/dp/1338106422/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1519540475&sr=8-15&keywords=knot+book https://www.amazon.com/Tying-Pro-Knot-Cards-practice-carabiner/dp/0922273294/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519540512&sr=8-1&keywords=knot+book W4EDF erecting a 3 painter’s pole multi-band dipole by himself - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6RGiFkdMM Small Loop Calculator - http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small-transmitting-loop-antenna-calculator.aspx VK3YE DIY Small 40M Magnetic Loop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv_RnLpZ9gw

ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) seems to be a topic that keeps coming up in listener correspondences.  I had some ideas to share, but not being an active participant in the service, I knew I needed to get someone who was involved to help us define and understand it. Reaching all the way back to the beginning, I enlisted Cecil Higgins (AC0HA) who is now the ARES Section Manager for Missouri.  In Episode 1 we discussed the Joplin Tornado disaster and ARES response.  This time through, it's an Introduction to ARES. ARRL.org/ARES @ARES_ARES Following, we bring in John Jacobs (W7DBO) of Site Sponsor, CommsToGo.com. CommsToGo:  Builders of Portable Power, Radio and Computing Systems, John and his Ham Radio Family manufacture some fine equipment! YourCallSignHere.com   Thanks for Listening! 73, Y'all K4CDN