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Jim Wilson, K5ND, returns to interview QSO Today Podcast host Eric Guth, as Eric reaches the 400th episode milestone of QSO Today. Jim and Eric discuss the changes to QSO Today that have evolved since the 200th episode milestone include the four QSO Today Virtual Ham Expos and the upcoming, soon to be announced QSO Today Academy for the advancement of amateur radio expertise.
My usual short story recordings are pulled from P.G. Wodehouse's treasure of humorous short stories. This one takes a sharp detour into a more serious genre. It's from Arthur C. Clarke. It was first published in July 1949 in Startling Stories and later in several books of collected stories, where I found it. There are […] The post Arthur C. Clarke Short Story — Transcience first appeared on K5ND.
My usual short story recordings are pulled from P.G. Wodehouse's treasure of humorous short stories. This one takes a sharp detour into a more serious genre. It's from Arthur C. Clarke. It was first published in July 1949 in Startling Stories and later in several books of collected stories, where I found it. There are […] The post Arthur C. Clarke Short Story — Transcience appeared first on K5ND.
Jim Wilson, K5ND is here to take your questions about VHF Contesting and being a rover. Jim has an elaborate roving setup, and is a well known VHF Contester. Ask your questions LIVE on the show!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 859-982-7373 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.
This short story authored by James Thurber was first published in The New Yorker in 1939. While I knew the story and premise of Walter Mitty, I came across the original story in a book titled “A Treasury of American Humor” published by Westvaco Corporation in 1996. The book is one of an annual series […] The post The Secret Life of Walter Mitty first appeared on K5ND.
This short story authored by James Thurber was first published in The New Yorker in 1939. While I knew the story and premise of Walter Mitty, I came across the original story in a book titled “A Treasury of American Humor” published by Westvaco Corporation in 1996. The book is one of an annual series […] The post The Secret Life of Walter Mitty appeared first on K5ND.
Bertie Wooster and Jeeves — the perfect pair for a P.G. Wodehouse short story. Here’s the pair in yet another adventure. This one documents the beginning of their partnership and starts with Bertie: Now, touching this business of old Jeeves — my man, you know — how do we stand? Lots of people think I’m […] The post Jeeves Takes Charge — Audio Short Story appeared first on K5ND.
Bertie Wooster and Jeeves — the perfect pair for a P.G. Wodehouse short story. Here's the pair in yet another adventure. This one documents the beginning of their partnership and starts with Bertie: Now, touching this business of old Jeeves — my man, you know — how do we stand? Lots of people think I'm […] The post Jeeves Takes Charge — Audio Short Story first appeared on K5ND.
This is another of the delightful line of P.G. Wodehouse short stories. This one is selected from his stories told by “The Oldest Member” of the golf club. It starts with: On a fine day in the spring, summer, or early autumn, there are few spots more delightful than the terrace in front of our […] The post A Woman is Only a Woman — Audio Short Story first appeared on K5ND.
This is another of the delightful line of P.G. Wodehouse short stories. This one is selected from his stories told by “The Oldest Member” of the golf club. It starts with: On a fine day in the spring, summer, or early autumn, there are few spots more delightful than the terrace in front of our […] The post A Woman is Only a Woman — Audio Short Story appeared first on K5ND.
It's a busy time in ham radio, and we are cramming two topics into one show this week! First, Bill Stearns, NE4RD, Mike Crownover, AD5A, and Jim Wilson, K5ND will be here to talk about the World Scout Jamboree which will be hosted in the USA later this summer. Their committee is making big plans for ham radio at the Scouts BSA Jamboree, and they need your help on the air.Plus, WalMart Parking Lots on the Air is back July 6th and 7th! We'll update you on that as well.And as always, we will take your calls and tweets during the show!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-650-9556 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.Ham Talk Live! will be off the air next week for the 4th of July.
One of the legendary characters from P.G. Wodehouse's stories is Mister Mulliner. In this one, set in the bar parlor of the Angler's Rest, he tells all about his nephew George. It begins with: My nephew George (said Mr. Mulliner) was as nice a young fellow as you would ever wish to meet, but from […] The post The Truth About George — P.G. Wodehouse Audio Podcast first appeared on K5ND.
One of the legendary characters from P.G. Wodehouse’s stories is Mister Mulliner. In this one, set in the bar parlor of the Angler’s Rest, he tells all about his nephew George. It begins with: My nephew George (said Mr. Mulliner) was as nice a young fellow as you would ever wish to meet, but from […] The post The Truth About George — P.G. Wodehouse Audio Podcast appeared first on K5ND.
It's been way too long since I last recorded an audio podcast story. This story isn't newly recorded, but it's a good one and I thought I'd bring it to your attention. P.G. Wodehouse's Mr. Mulliner character is a favorite of mine, among so many simply delightful characters in his long list of stories. This […] The post Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo — An Audio Podcast Story first appeared on K5ND.
It’s been way too long since I last recorded an audio podcast story. This story isn’t newly recorded, but it’s a good one and I thought I’d bring it to your attention. P.G. Wodehouse’s Mr. Mulliner character is a favorite of mine, among so many simply delightful characters in his long list of stories. This […] The post Mulliner’s Buck-U-Uppo — An Audio Podcast Story appeared first on K5ND.
Jim Wilson, K5ND and William Stearns, NE4RD will take your calls about the 2018 World Scout Jamboree On The Air - JOTA! JOTA/JOTI is coming up October 19-21, and we'll talk about it and how you can participate!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.
In this, the 200th edition of the QSO Today podcast, the QSO Today is with Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, creator of the QSO Today Podcast as the guest and is hosted by Jim Wilson, K5ND. In this interview, Eric tells his ham radio story, about his early exposure to electronics,his elmers, and how his amateur radio interest evolved to the QSO Today podcast. Eric answers listener questions at the end of the interview with Jim.
The golfing stories from P.G. Wodehouse are always delightful. This is one of my favorites. You can always count on several vivid golfing incidents along with a love interest. This story involves a detour through a literary society. Enjoy. BTW — You can find my other narrated short stories on this website under the Podcasts […] The post Audio Short Story — The Clicking of Cuthbert appeared first on K5ND.
Jim Wilson, K5ND talks about the upcoming National Boy Scout Jamboree, as well as the Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) in October! Listen in - and better yet - call in with your questions, comments, or Radio Scouting stories!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the show, or by Skype. Our username is hamtalklive. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.
This is another P.G. Wodehouse short story. It’s actually one of the most popular narrations on this website. Try it out. I know it will have you laughing throughout. You can find my other podcasts on this website at Podcasts or on iTunes. The post Short Story — Uncle Fred Flits By appeared first on K5ND.
This week it's all about Boy Scouts and Ham Radio! Jim Wilson, K5ND, from the BSA Ham Radio station K2BSA, and Will Jourdain, AA4WJ, Sales Representative from Icom, are here to tell us all about how Ham Radio is introduced to Boy Scouts and the role it plays in getting young people interested!CALL in with your questions LIVE at 812-NET-HAM-1, or via Skype at HamTalkLive. Or, if you are mic shy, you can Tweet your questions to @HamTalkLive.
Amateur Radio and The Boy Scouts of America merged in a new and strong partnership under the leadership of Jim Wilson, K5ND, through his promotion of the annual Jamboree on the Air, the largest single scouting event in the World. Jim is Eric, 4Z1UG’s, guest on QSO Today.