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CQ en Frecuencia
119 - SOTA VHF FM, MercaHam 2025 y Ejercicio GRT

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 60:46


Esta semana traigo un episodio con mucha actividad y mucho terreno recorrido, en todos los sentidos. Empezamos con el evento SOTA en VHF FM, una propuesta que une montaña y radio de forma sencilla y accesible. Hablamos con Julio EA1FTW, que nos da consejos prácticos para movernos por el monte con seguridad, con Ignacio EA2BD, alma mater del evento, y con otros compañeros que nos cuentan por qué participarán y cómo lo preparan. Nos vamos también al ejercicio GRT, donde EA3HIG comparte su experiencia participando en este simulacro de comunicaciones de emergencia, que pone a prueba nuestras capacidades… y también nuestras estaciones. Y para cerrar, nos trasladamos al MercaHam 2025 en Cerdanyola del Vallès, de la mano de EA6APJ, que nos deja una crónica personal sobre lo vivido, lo escuchado… y lo que se trajo de vuelta en la mochila. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Notas del episodio: - Web SOTA VHF FM https://sites.google.com/view/vhf-fm-sota/inicio - Batería de videos sobre el MercaHam 2025 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mercaham+2025 - Video del Ejercicio GRT 2025 (Verano) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35nX7sX0N10 Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

GB2RS
RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 15th June 2025

GB2RS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 14:49


GB2RS News Sunday, the 15th of June 2025 The news headlines: Book now to secure your place at the RSGB 2025 Convention The RSGB launches the “SES Cookbook” The RSGB Operating Advisory Service issues advice The RSGB annual Convention is a fantastic opportunity for radio amateurs to meet, learn and share experiences. Whether you're newly licensed or have years of experience, there is always more to discover. That's why the Society is excited to introduce this year's theme: “Discover, Learn, Progress”. Whether you want to discover something new, learn more about a particular aspect of amateur radio, or progress and develop your skills, you'll find something at the Convention to explore and enjoy. The prestigious event will take place between October 10th and 12th at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Book now to secure your place in joining like-minded people for what is also one of the best social events in amateur radio. Take advantage of the early-bird prices by going to rsgb.org/convention. The Society is delighted that the event will be sponsored again by Martin Lynch and Sons. Special event stations are popular around the world and a great source of fun and excitement for organisers and QSO chasers. They can also be a fantastic tool for outreach, allowing you to demonstrate amateur radio and encourage people to find out more. But how do you organise an event to achieve all those objectives? The RSGB has just launched a new web section that focuses on special event stations. For RSGB members and Affiliated Clubs, there is an online guide called the SES Cookbook, which offers a wide range of practical guidance to help you deliver the best experience for your visitors and the organisers. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including how to apply for a special event station callsign, the stages of the planning process, publicising your event to attract visitors and how to make a good number of contacts. For non-RSGB members, there is a simple guidance document that outlines the main things to consider when planning this type of event. The new section also draws together existing information about permanent special event stations as well as QSL guidance. If you're planning an event for this year, or even for next year, now is the time to make the most of this comprehensive guide. Go to rsgb.org/ses  to find out more. The RSGB Operating Advisory Service, or OAS, provides advice to members on dealing with situations that are not within the spirit of amateur radio. From time to time, this activity goes beyond what is classed as acceptable behaviour and requires action to be taken. In these circumstances, the OAS recommends reporting the matter directly to Ofcom and to the police in the case of issues which could be classed as harassment, stalking or hate crimes. Experience has shown that this carries more weight coming directly from the people hearing or suffering the problem rather than a third party, such as the RSGB. If you hear anything that is not acceptable behaviour, contact the RSGB OAS first, and the team will suggest the correct course of action. Once Ofcom and the police have issued reference numbers, these should be passed to the Operating Advisory Service. You can contact OAS via oas@rsgb.org.uk The RSGB has submitted responses to a pair of Ofcom consultations. The first considered a series of licence exemption updates, including arrangements for some visiting radio amateurs to the UK. The second concerned filing procedures for the growing number and variety of satellites. Both replies were developed by the RSGB Spectrum Forum, drawing on its members' wide breadth of expertise. The Spectrum Forum expects that there will be further updates to both topics. Find the full replies by going to rsgb.org/spectrumforum  and selecting the ‘Papers and Consultations' option from the right-hand menu. The RSGB recently announced two new volunteering opportunities. The RSGB CW Champion will help the Society in taking Morse code to new audiences. Tasks will vary from developing the CW content on the RSGB's website through to developing and supporting a team of enthusiastic individuals who can support CW-related activities. The second role requires an individual with experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The RSGB STEM Champion will help the Society to reach new audiences, build relationships with related organisations and encourage more young people into STEM careers. Go to rsgb.org/volunteers  to read the full role descriptions and learn how to apply. And now for details of rallies and events The East Suffolk Wireless Revival, also known as ‘The Ipswich Radio Rally', is taking place today, the 15th, at Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton, IP10 0PW. The doors open at 9.30 am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. The venue has free car parking. Visitors can enjoy trade stands, a car-boot sale, a bring-and-buy area and special interest groups. An HF station is operating with the callsign GB4SWR. Catering and an RSGB bookstall are available on site. For more details, contact Kevin, G8MXV, on 07710 046 846 and visit eswr.org.uk Bangor and District Amateur Radio Society's Annual Radio Rally is due to take place on Saturday, the 21st of June, at Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church Hall. The doors will open at 11.30 am and admission costs £5. The Cornish Radio Amateur Club Rally will take place on Sunday, the 29th of June at Penair School, St. Clement, Truro, TR1 1TN. The doors open at 10.30 am. For more information, contact Ken, G0FIC on 01209 821 073. Now the Special Event news Special callsign HS30DXA is active until the 21st of June to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Thailand DX Association. Look for activity on all HF bands and the amateur radio satellites. QSL via HS6MYW. The Amateur Radio Society of India, VU2ZH, is celebrating the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union by activating special callsign VU1IARU until the 29th of June. The Indian Society has been a member society of IARU Region 3 since 1958. The station has been spotted recently using CW and FT8 on the HF bands. QSL via VU2ZH. And finally, don't forget to listen out for all the amateur stations that will be on the air during International Museums on the Air weekend on the 21st and 22nd of June. For more information about the event, visit tinyurl.com/IMOTA2025 Now the DX news Gerry, G3WIP is active as VP8DPD from Port Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, until the 12th of July. Recently, the station was spotted on the HF bands using FT8. QSL via EA5GL and Logbook of the World. Don, KW7R, is active as V73KW from the Marshall Islands. He is there on a work assignment until September 2025. In his spare time, he operates CW and FT8 on various bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. Llanelli Amateur Radio Society is operating with special callsign GB1BAF during June to honour the British Armed Forces. Look for activity on the HF, 6 and 2m bands using CW, FT8 and phone. For more information, visit the GB1BAF page at QRZ.com  Now the contest news Today, the 15th, the RSGB 2nd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 0900 to 1300 UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also today, the 15th, the Practical Wireless 2m QRP Contest runs from 0900 to 1600 UTC. Using AM, FM, SSB and CW on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Note that 5W is the maximum power allowed in this contest. On Monday the 16th, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 1900 to 2100 UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. On Tuesday the 17th, the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130 UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Thursday the 19th, the RSGB 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130 UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The All Asian DX Contest starts at 0000 UTC on Saturday, the 21st and ends at 2359 UTC on Sunday, the 22nd of June. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and your age. The RSGB 50MHz Trophy Contest starts at 1400 UTC on Saturday, the 21st and ends at 1400 UTC on Sunday, the 22nd of June. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Sunday the 22nd, the Worked All Britain 6m Phone Contest runs from 0800 to 1400 UTC. Using SSB on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 12th of June 2025 Propagation was a mixed bag last week, with occasional Kp index rises but a solid solar flux index, which hit 141 on Thursday, the 12th. We also had some sporadic-E short-skip conditions on the HF bands, which brought some surprises. We are now in June, so the summer HF doldrums are well underway. But that doesn't mean that the fun has gone from the HF bands. Daytime maximum usable frequencies over a 3,000km path have been around 18 to 20 MHz, so the main active band has been 20m. Paul, GM4ULS, reports that there was a spectacular inter-G event on the morning of Tuesday, the 10th of June. Whilst activating special event station GB70RS from Perth, he worked a mini pile-up of English stations from anywhere between Southampton and Manchester. This was between 0949 and 1022 UTC on 14.210 MHz. He said it sounded like the 40m band at times! We think this was probably a Sporadic-E event, which often creates strong but short-lived paths across the UK on the HF bands in the summer. We normally think of Sporadic-E as affecting the 10m band, but the lower bands are also often implicated. Have you worked anything unusual via Sporadic-E? If you have, please send your reports to radcom@rsgb.org.uk Otherwise, DX on the HF bands has been a little sparse, with paths opening to South Africa and South America on the 20 and 17m bands at times. Perhaps this is a good time to work some Summits on the Air or World Wide Flora and Fauna stations in Europe. These are usually QRP stations that appreciate your contacts. Next week, NOAA predicts the solar flux index will be in the 120 to 130 range. Unfortunately, geomagnetic conditions are predicted to be unsettled, thanks mainly to the return of a massive coronal hole on the Sun. Disruption was due to start around the 14th, but due to the hole's size, this could continue for at least three days with a maximum Kp index of 6. Expect the HF bands to be disrupted with lower maximum usable frequencies as the plasma in the solar wind hits the Earth. It may be a good time for visible aurora hunting, though. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The high summer conditions have brought an increasing chance of Sporadic-E, particularly on digital modes, with DXmaps.com  plots showing plenty of paths on most days. Many of these are possibly associated with turbulence generated by jet streams in the weather part of the atmosphere. These send atmospheric gravity waves upwards to affect the E region. It's this association with specific weather features that makes Sporadic-E sporadic in a geographical sense. If so, in the coming week, the jet streams are mainly over the northern fringe of Europe. These suggest a better chance of paths to Scandinavia with fewer options to the south to support paths to the Mediterranean and the Balkans. In any event, June is high season for Sporadic-E, so remember to check the 6m band either mid-morning or late afternoon. The early thundery weather at the end of last week was useful for rain scatter on the GHz bands, and it is just possible it will return for the end of the coming week. In between times, it will be a high-pressure story that will dominate and may well produce some useful Tropo conditions. However, note that in the hot days of summer, inversion conditions and Tropo will be better at night and tend to weaken by the middle of the morning. Meteor scatter will have been boosted by two showers on the 7th and 8th of June, and, since they were broad peaks, there should be some meteor input left to see us through the coming week. For EME, sky noise is dropping. Low declination is now starting to decrease. So, Moon windows and peak elevation are improving. EME conditions are classed as poor to moderate today, the 15th of June, but are then good on the 21st and 22nd of June. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Ham Radio 2.0
E1581: Is the Yaesu FTX-1 Optima the FUTURE of Ham Radios?

Ham Radio 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 12:23


Discover the Yaesu FTX-1 Optima, unveiled at Dayton Hamvention 2025! This cutting-edge 100W HF/6M/2M/70CM all-mode transceiver blends portable QRP flexibility with powerful base station performance. Explore its modular design, 4.3" touchscreen, dual-band C4FM, and advanced SDR technology in our in-depth YouTube video. Perfect for ham radio enthusiasts seeking innovation!Link to radio - https://hr2.li/8a5vhBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

CQ en Frecuencia
117 - EH1000MM y Radio Amigos Canal 9 (PMR y CB en Sevilla)

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 59:42


En este episodio nos vamos hasta Montserrat, donde charlo con EA3IPX, que participó activamente en la activación del Diploma del Milenario del Monasterio, organizado por URCAT. Una actividad especial, con mucho simbolismo. Después viajamos hasta Sevilla para hablar con José Ángel Lagares, de la Asociación RadioAmigos Canal 9, sobre su paso por el Mercaradio de Dos Hermanas y su visión sobre el papel actual de las bandas libres, tanto en PMR como en CB. Y para cerrar, recuperamos un fragmento del documental “La radio nunca se apaga”, publicado por la Cadena SER, donde se cuenta cómo se utilizaron transmisores analógicos portátiles durante el apagón del 28 de abril. Porque sí: cuando todo falla, la radio sigue. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Notas del episodio: - Web de la URCAT https://www.urcat.cat/ - Web de Radio Amigos Canal 9 https://radioamigoscanal9.jimdofree.com/ - Documental "La Radio Nunca se Apaga" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkgCobbiivI Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 260

CQ en Frecuencia
116 - Lo que nos deja el Gran Apagón (Un mes después...)

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 67:46


Ha pasado casi un mes desde aquel apagón del 28 de abril… y sí, todavía seguimos hablando de ello. En este episodio comparto algunas reflexiones sobre lo que nos ha dejado ese momento de desconexión forzada: desde el renovado interés por la radio, hasta la importancia (real) de tener una batería lista para cuando todo se apaga. También comento algunas de las preguntas que han llegado estos días, y me siento a charlar con EA5GOZ y EA3IMR sobre lo que todo esto significa para quienes estamos al otro lado del micrófono. Además, como cada mes, nos llega el informe de la AER con las emisiones de onda corta que podremos escuchar en junio —ideal para preparar el dial y las antenas. Y para rematar, repasamos el CQ WPX CW de este fin de semana con la experiencia de EA5U, y escuchamos un par de audios de la salida QRP que organizó el grupo Conecta Radio desde Canarias. Así que como ves, hoy traemos reflexión, escucha… y bastante actividad. FE DE ERRATAS: Por lo que parece, la comunicación profesional en la banda de PMR446 si que está permitida. Eso si, no tiene preferencia, por lo que ha de convivir con cualquiera que quiera utilizar esa frecuencia. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Notas del episodio: - EP3 Equipamiento https://cqenfrecuencia.com/podcast/ep3-equipamiento-necesario-para-empezar-en-radioaficion-lo-indispensable-10m-hf/ - EP4 Las bandas de radioaficionado https://cqenfrecuencia.com/podcast/ep4-las-bandas-de-radioaficionado-frecuencias-propagacion-hf-vhf-uhf-10m/ - EP8 Antenas https://cqenfrecuencia.com/podcast/ep8-antenas-antenas-y-mas-antenas-para-radioaficionados-activacion-ermita-en-40m-hf/ - EP79 Propagación https://cqenfrecuencia.com/podcast/ep79-conceptos-basicos-de-propagacion-de-las-ondas-de-radio/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
115 - NanoVNA ¿Que és? ¿Para qué usarlo?

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 59:29


En este episodio reflexiono sobre el notable resurgir del interés por la radioafición tras el apagón del 28 de abril. ¿Sirve de algo elegir equipos si no sabemos como funcionan las bandas, antenas y otras cuestiones básicas? Luego, charlo con Juan Carlos, EA3GRN, quien nos introduce al mundo del NanoVNA, una herramienta asequible y sorprendentemente potente para el análisis de antenas y componentes RF. Hablamos de su utilidad práctica, consejos de uso y su lugar en el laboratorio del radioaficionado moderno. Para cerrar, comparto una recomendación de EA6APJ: la legendaria historieta argentina "El Eternauta", una obra que resuena especialmente en estos tiempos. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - NanoVNA Parte 1 de EA3GRN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWsRweNtLwU - NanoVNA Parte 2 de EA3GRN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfm4SNVKB6E Y más... Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
114 - Otro Mercau Astur Radio...a la saca (Ed. 2025)

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 45:31


Esta semana te llevo conmigo al corazón del Mercáu Astur Radio, en su 16ª edición, celebrado este pasado fin de semana en Oviedo. Un evento ya imprescindible en el calendario de la radioafición en España. Te cuento mi experiencia personal: los contactos realizados a través del repetidor R2 de Oviedo, anécdotas vividas, reencuentros con colegas y ese ambiente único que solo se respira entre radioaficionados. Además, converso con uno de los visitantes internacionales del evento: Tony, jefe de ventas de Martin Lynch, una de las empresas más reconocidas del sector en el Reino Unido. Hablamos sobre su visión del Mercáu, el mercado europeo y la importancia de estos encuentros presenciales para la comunidad. ¡Dale al play y acompáñame en esta edición especial cargada de historias, voces y mucha radio! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - Resumen del Mercau por Villacé Electrónica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-QRAbW0UY&t - Video del Mercau por EA3HSL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-QRAbW0UY&t Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
113 - Obtener la licencia de radioaficionados en Argentina

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 56:43


Después de una semana intensa marcada por el gran apagón del 28 de abril, volvemos a la carga con el episodio 113, donde retomamos los contenidos que teníamos preparados… ¡y añadimos muchos más! SOTA to SOTA desde Portugal Abrimos con un QSO muy especial entre Juan Mondejar (EA9ADD) y Julio Iroa (EA1FTW), que coincidieron activando desde dos cimas distintas en Portugal. ¡SOTA to SOTA de lujo! Entrevista con Mariano Álvarez (Argentina) Charlamos con Mariano, miembro de la comunidad de mecenas del podcast, que se encuentra en pleno proceso de sacar su licencia de radioaficionado en Argentina. Nos cuenta cómo funciona allí todo el proceso, desde el estudio hasta el indicativo. ¡Muy interesante y con un puntito de envidia sana! Diploma Faros Comunidad Valenciana Te presentamos esta nueva iniciativa organizada por URE Burriana y URE Torrent: 21 faros, un diploma, trofeos para los más activos… y toda la información práctica para participar. Una actividad ideal para este verano. Actividad QRP desde Canarias Escuchamos algunos fragmentos de la última actividad QRP mensual del grupo Conecta Radio, liderado por EA8CAZ, conectando Canarias con la península con apenas 5 vatios. ¡Un logro técnico y humano! Informe AER – Mayo 2025 Cerramos el episodio con el resumen mensual de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha, con las estaciones de onda corta que podremos sintonizar este mes. Ideal para los amantes de la escucha internacional. Además, en la introducción reflexiono sobre el apagón, el QRM —o la ausencia de él— y cómo estoy preparando mi estación para futuras situaciones: baterías, inversores, modos digitales y más. ¡Mucho por explorar en los próximos episodios! Apoya el podcast y únete a nuestra comunidad privada: Si te gusta este podcast y quieres apoyarlo, puedes convertirte en mecenas desde solo 1,99 € al mes en https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar. Al hacerlo, también formarás parte de nuestra comunidad privada de Telegram. NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Web “Diploma Faros de Valencia” https://hfradio.es - Web de ENACOM (Argentina) https://www.enacom.gob.ar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
112 - Apagón: Península OFF, EA y CT ON

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 48:23


La tarde en que toda la península ibérica quedó a oscuras, la radioafición demostró su verdadero valor. En este episodio especial, narro mi experiencia personal colaborando con REMER, apoyando las comunicaciones de emergencia entre Guardia Civil, CECOPI y los destacamentos provinciales. Además, escuchamos los recuerdos de otros colegas —EA5GOZ, EA5U, EA3GRW, EA1FTW y más— quienes, desde diferentes lugares y situaciones, vivieron el apagón de distintas maneras: algunos reforzando redes de emergencia, otros simplemente a la escucha, siendo testigos de una noche histórica para nuestra afición. Una crónica coral que demuestra que, cuando todo falla, nuestra pasión por las ondas mantiene viva la comunicación. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Web de REMER https://www.proteccioncivil.es/coordinacion/redes/remer - Noticia en elDiario.es https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/ultima-hora-apagon-directo_6_12255133_1113731.html Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
111 - Las antenas de balcón para HF

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 50:03


En este episodio nos asomamos —literalmente— al apasionante (y a veces frustrante) mundo de las antenas de balcón. Para quienes viven en pisos o tienen restricciones de espacio, poner una antena se convierte en un ejercicio de ingeniería, creatividad… y paciencia. Hablamos a fondo de: Endfed y verticales en espacios reducidos, tal como se describen en los apuntes de radioafición. El peculiar y eficiente dipolo rígido portable de MFJ, perfecto para subir y bajar sin complicaciones. El ingenioso dipolo de EA3IMR, ideal para condiciones urbanas. Las versátiles antenas de aro magnético, reinas de la discreción y muy útiles en entornos ruidosos. Y otras soluciones “de batalla” como antenas móviles adaptadas, como la Workman WHF40 o la ML-160 de CB funcionando sorprendentemente bien desde un simple alfeizar. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Enlaces del episodio: - EA3IMR operando con el dipolo portable MFJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8OIQHCDNzc - Antena de hilo de balcón de EA4FPW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42nn5drd964 - Antena vertical de balcón de EA4FPW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWcQH5pq0A - Vertical balconera de EA1CEI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-59qKpxwCI Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 259

CQ en Frecuencia
110 - ¡Miscelánea Vacacional!

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 27:56


En este episodio más corto y relajado —grabado fuera de casa, en modo vacacional— comparto algunas ideas y novedades frescas del mundo de la radioafición: Te cuento sobre la maleta tipo flight case que quiero armar para llevar el Yaesu FT-100 junto al ATU-100 de N7DDC, ideal para salidas portables sin renunciar a un shack funcional. Te menciono cómo EA9ADD se inspiró en el episodio anterior y se lanzó a experimentar con modulación AM en la banda de 17 metros. ¡Así da gusto ver cómo el podcast se convierte en radio real! Y también te hablo del Diploma conmemorativo por el Centenario de la IARU, con los indicativos especiales AO1IARU al AO9IARU y AO100IARU en el aire gracias a URE ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Enlaces del episodio: • EA9ADD experimentando en AM https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G2ttDoA3URc • La web del IARU 100 URE https://iaru100.ure.es/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
109 - Un año más...al Mercau Astur Radio 2025 de Oviedo

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 52:20


Esta semana hablamos con Quique, EB1RD, organizador del Mercau Astur Radio junto al Radio Club Vetusta, que este año celebra su 16.ª edición el próximo 10 de mayo en el Palacio de Congresos Ciudad de Oviedo. Charlamos sobre los preparativos, las novedades de esta edición, el ambiente único que se respira cada año… y sí, también sobre las colas de entrada, el ruido dentro del pabellón y ese mítico equipo de radio que reaparece edición tras edición. Un episodio para los que ya tienen apuntada la cita en el calendario, para los que nunca han ido… y para los que van “solo a mirar” y vuelven con tres cacharros bajo el brazo. Más información e inscripciones: mercau.es Sintoniza, comparte, y nos escuchamos… en el Mercau. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
108 - Modos de Transmisión (AM, FM, CW y SSB) & CQ WW WPX 2025

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:00


En este episodio nos sumergimos en la historia, el presente y la técnica de la modulación en banda lateral única, la SSB. Un recorrido por sus orígenes, su tardía adopción por parte de los radioaficionados, sus ventajas frente a la AM… y cómo sigue siendo la reina indiscutible de la HF. Pero también explicamos y escuchamos la modulación en AM, FM y CW (telegrafía). Escucharás también a EA5GOZ y EA5U, este último activando la estación de concurso EF5U. Además, repasamos el informe mensual de escucha de la AER para abril, y abrimos un pequeño pero apasionado debate sobre la antena telescópica china tipo PAC-12, surgido en el grupo de mecenas del podcast, con intervención destacada de EA9ADD y David, EA3IPX. Consejos de operación, eficiencia de modos, curiosidades históricas y un montón de buena radio... ¡en tu auricular! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Notas del Episodio - Los ajustes de la “chintena”, por tramos, para HF (Gracias a Riojanos por la Radio) https://cqenfrecuencia.com/ajuste-tramos-antena-china-de-aliexpress-bandas-hf/ - Web del CQ WW WPX https://www.cqwpx.com/ - Web de la AER https://aer.org.es/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
107 - Experimentos y Centenario de la IARU (1925-2025)

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 54:38


En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia hablamos sobre varios temas clave que te interesarán si eres radioaficionado: ✅ El Experimento de PSK Reporter con nuestro compañero Fabián (EB1TR), quien está llevando a cabo un interesante análisis del rendimiento de distintas estaciones de radio en tiempo real. Descubre cómo recoge los datos, qué conclusiones ha sacado y qué resultados ha obtenido comparando receptores como el AirSpy HF Plus Discovery y distintos programas de decodificación como WSJT-X y JTDX. ✅ Problemas de interferencias en mi estación: Te cuento qué problemas estoy teniendo y cómo estoy trabajando en su solución. Entre las medidas que estoy adoptando está la colocación de chokes para evitar que el coaxial irradie, algo que puede ser clave para reducir el ruido y mejorar el rendimiento de nuestra estación. ✅ Diploma Especial del Centenario de la IARU: En este episodio hablo con EA1M y EA5U sobre el diploma que la URE pondrá en el aire del 15 al 30 de abril de 2025 para conmemorar el 100.º aniversario de la IARU. Un evento que reunirá a radioaficionados de todo el mundo en torno a las bandas de radioafición. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, suscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 258

CQ en Frecuencia
106 - SOTA Internacional con EA1FTW y más

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 80:47


Esta semana traemos un episodio cargado de historias y experiencias fascinantes. Recordamos aquellos días del Estado de Alarma en España y cómo la radioafición se convirtió en una vía de escape y conexión. Hablamos de la experiencia de EA4D junto a su hijo Diego, y cómo muchos niños aprovecharon esa oportunidad para descubrir el mundo de la radio. Viajamos hasta las montañas de Noruega para conocer la experiencia de EA1FTW, que aprovecha su trabajo como guía para activar SOTAs en condiciones extremas. Repasamos lo que fue la XI Feria del Desarrollador de Jaén, organizada por la Unión de Radioaficionados de Jaén, donde EA7LGI, Valentín, nos cuenta cómo la tecnología y la radioafición se unieron en este evento celebrado el pasado fin de semana. Y finalizamos con una cita muy especial: el Grupo Conecta Radio estará en el aire el próximo jueves 20 a las 16:00 h UTC, operando en las bandas de 20m, 10m y VHF. Además, intentarán contactar con la Estación Espacial Internacional (ISS) a las 17:28 h UTC. ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Acompáñame en este viaje! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO Testimonio de EA4D y su hijo Diego durante el confinamiento: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0mzz-7QgcY&t=21s Activación de SOTAs en Noruega con EA1FTW. XI Feria del Desarrollador de Jaén, organizada por URE Jaén. Actividad del Grupo Conecta Radio desde Tenerife y su intento de contacto con la ISS. Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, suscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
105 - Vías para confirmar un QSO + YOTA & YATOVA

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 52:35


En el episodio 105 de CQ en Frecuencia hablamos sobre las diferentes vías para confirmar tus QSO: desde las tradicionales tarjetas QSL físicas hasta las modernas plataformas digitales. Exploramos las ventajas de cada sistema y compartimos algunos consejos para gestionar tus confirmaciones de manera eficiente. También comentamos los detalles del YOTA Contest, un emocionante concurso que fomenta la participación de jóvenes radioaficionados, y del Concurso Yatova de Valencia, que se celebraron este pasado fin de semana. Descubre cómo se desarrollaron ambos eventos y algunos aspectos destacados de la competición. ¡No te pierdas este episodio si quieres mantener tus contactos al día y conocer las últimas novedades en el mundo de la radioafición! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - LOTW de la ARRL https://lotw.arrl.org/lotwuser/default - eQSL https://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm - Qdure de URE https://qsl.ure.es/ - El video del YATOVA Contest VHF de La Radio y Tu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLVtQZPzA-Q Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

Amateur Radio Newsline™
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2471 for Friday, March 7th, 2025

Amateur Radio Newsline™

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025


SCRIPT:Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2471 for Friday, March 7th, 2025 Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2471 with a release date of Friday, March 7th, 2025 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.The following is a QST. A survey reveals some important trends in Brazilian amateur radio. Huntsville's new museum of communications and technology is open -- and the founder of the Hurricane Watch Net becomes a Silent Key. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2471 comes your way right now.** BILLBOARD CART**SURVEY GIVES DETAILED SNAPSHOT OF HAM RADIO IN BRAZILPAUL/ANCHOR: Our top story takes us to Brazil where a recent survey is providing a detailed look at trends among hams in South America's largest nation. Jeremy Boot G4NJH shares some of its findings.JEREMY: An important snapshot of the state of amateur radio in Brazil has provided the national ham radio society and the telecommunications regulator with insights into relevant trends. The sampling of 940 hams in 27 states and 350 cities was conducted in May of 2024 by Guillermo Crimerius, PY2BIL, a member of the board of the Sao Paulo chapter of LABRE, the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Rádio Emissão. Guillermo told Newsline that the findings are also being shared with the regulator ANATEL.He said that the findings held no surprises but many details were nonetheless significant. Brazil's ham radio community remains predominantly male, with women comprising only 2 percent of the hobby. Survey results also showed that hams are an aging population in Brazil: 72% are between 40 and 70 years old, with most of them between 40 and 60. While new licensees continue to join Brazil's ham community every year, there is low membership in clubs and associations, giving little opportunity for the networking and skills training usually provided by them. Guillermo writes: [quote] "This scenario has had an impact on new generations of hams,who face difficulties in learning the essential technical matters and especially the operational and cultural activities." [endquote]For a full copy of the report, which is downloadable, visit the link in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.orgThis is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.(GUILLERMO CRIMERIUS, PY2BIL)**NOMINATE THE NEXT "YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR"PAUL/ANCHOR: We remind our listeners that young hams who live in the continental United States have an opportunity to make news, if they aren't already doing so, by being a recipient of this year's Amateur Radio Newsline Bill Pasternak Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award. Consider nominating an amateur radio operator 18 years of age or younger -- someone who has talent, promise and a commitment to the spirit of ham radio. Find application forms on our website arnewsline.org under the "YHOTY" tab. Nominations are now open. We are accepting nominations through May 31st.**BRANDMEISTER DMR PHASING OUT SOME RADIO IDSPAUL/ANCHOR: Certain Radio IDs that have been in use on the Brandmeister DMR network are going away later this year. Sel Embee KB3TZD explains.SEL: The Brandmeister DMR network has announced that it is phasing out its support of certain Radio IDs that do not comply with the Mobile Country Code, or MCC, numbering system. This means that by June, radio operators with certain DMR IDs will need to request new numbers to be assigned to their radios. The first phase of these changes will begin on the 1st of June, when Brandmeister will stop supporting five-digit CAP+ IDs. Starting on the 1st of January, 2026, radios with seven-digit personal radio IDs that begin with the numeral 1 will also stop working on the network. In making this announcement, Brandmeister assured repeater operators that it will continue indefinite support of repeaters that have six-digit radio IDs.Brandmeister said in its announcement in late February that this an effort to address improperly numbered Radio IDs – something Brandmeister has been trying to contain for seven years. It said on its website: [quote] The Brandmeister DMR platform is a constantly evolving system, requiring regular optimizations and maintenance to ensure its efficiency, reliability, and alignment with global open standards.” [Endquote]New IDs can be obtained through Radio ID (Radio Eye Dee) dot net (Radioid.net).For further instructions visit the Brandmeister link that appears in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.orgThis is Sel Embee KB3TZD.[DO NOT READ: news.brandmeister.network](NEWS.BRANDMEISTER.NETWORK, AMATEUR NEWS DAILY)**3 IRISH "KILMOLIN CLUSTER" BEACONS GO QRT TO RELOCATEPAUL/ANCHOR: A trio of beacons in Ireland have been taken out of service in preparation for being moved, as we hear from Jeremy Boot G4NJH.JEREMY: In Ireland, three beacons that have been operating from a site south of Dublin have gone QRT to allow for their relocation. The EI4RF, EI1KNH and EIØSIX beacons have been part of what is known as the Kilmolin cluster. They had been hosted by Paddy Geoghegan, EI5HS, who became a Silent Key last year.The beacons, which have a new owner, went off the air in mid-February and are expected to slowly come back. According to reports on groups.io and the SWLing Post blog, the EI4RF 4-metre beacon is expected to be the first to return, perhaps by May just as sporadic-E season begins. The EIØSIX beacon is expected to follow sometime afterward on 6-metres. It was unclear how and when service will be restored on the EI1KHN beacon, which operated on 40 and 60 MHz. It is also unclear whether this beacon will need to be assigned a new callsign.This is Jeremy Boot GF4NJH.(EI7GI BLOG, QRZ.COM, SWLING POST)**UNIVERSITY IS W. BENGAL'S 1ST TO HAVE HAM CLUB STATIONPAUL/ANCHOR: Students and faculty in India are celebrating the establishment of the first state-of-the-art shack on a West Bengal state university campus. Graham Kemp VK4BB tells us more.GRAHAM: Aliah University, a state university that created for the education of many of India's minority populations, is about to become the first university in West Bengal with its own state-of-the-art ham radio club station.The announcement was made in late February in connection with a seminar held on the Kolkata campus introducing students and faculty to various aspects of amateur radio. The one-day session, held on the 24th of February, covered emergency communications and radio technology and included hands-on experience for the estimated 250 attendees. It was led by members of the West Bengal Radio Club, the Indian Academy of Communication and Disaster Management and organized by the school's Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. A number of other schools have hosted similar amateur radio workshops throughout the region, which is a coastal area subject to violent storms and other natural disasters that rely on alternate forms of communication. This is Graham Kemp VK4BB.(MILLENNIUM POST)**BROADCAST TRADE SHOW DROPS RECEPTION FOR HAMSPAUL/ANCHOR: Hams will no doubt be among those visiting the National Association of Broadcasters annual trade show again this year but something will be missing, as we learn from Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.RALPH: The annual trade show of the National Association of Broadcasters is welcoming industry professionals once again this year to Las Vegas in April. One traditional event will be missing from this year's show, however: There will be no separate reception for amateur radio operators.Hams, of course, are still welcome. Indeed, many broadcast professionals - especially those on the engineering side - enjoy an active and robust time on the air on the amateur bands. A posting on the Radio World website said that this year's ham reception was not on the schedule. The reception had been hosted for a long time by Bob Heil K9EID, who became a Silent Key last year.The article said that organizers are hoping to [quote] "reinvent the event for next year by exploring fresh partnerships and innovative ideas." [endquote]In the meantime, licensed hams who work in the industry can still look forward to the usual opportunities for networking and learning about new technology. The NAB Show takes place between April 5th and 9th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.(RADIO WORLD)**BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world including the WB3GXW repeater in Silver Spring, Maryland and simultaneously on EchoLink Conference Server Node 6154 on Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM Eastern time.**DX INDIA FOUNDATION PREPARES FOR DXPEDITIONNEIL/ANCHOR: In India, there's a new DX foundation that has lots of energy and ambition - and plans for a rarely activated island. We learn more from Jason Daniels VK2LAW.JASON: It's still early in the game for the newly organized not-for-profit DX India Foundation but the team has already announced ambitious plans to increase India's presence on the DX map. As part of its mission to activate rare IOTA islands, conduct DXpeditions and provide DX and POTA chasers with a chance to work different entities in India, the team has its sights set on Arnala Island, IOTA number AS-169, which is near Mumbai. According to an announcement from the team, the island has had no amateur radio activity since 2006. Hams from the DX India Foundation have applied to use the callsign AU2M and hope to be on the air from the 29th of May through to the 1st of June. Later plans include a 10-day adventure to the Lakshadweep archipelago off the coast of Kerala [CARE-ruh-luh] in southern India.The DX India Foundation has also established an online forum in groups.io to encourage a sense of international community for chasers and activators. In between trips, the foundation's activity will be focused on training and mentoring other radio operators.This is Jason Daniels VK2LAW.(DX INDIA FOUNDATION)**HUNTSVILLE'S ‘SIGNALS' MUSEUM OPENS IN ALABAMAPAUL/ANCHOR: Huntsville, Alabama, home of the Huntsville Hamfest, has a new way to celebrate technology and, of course, amateur radio. To welcome the museum and honor the spirit and advancements made in technology, Newsline is departing from the norm this week. This report is being read via artificial intelligence and a correspondent known as AI-Drew.AI-DREW: On March 1st, the SIGNALS Museum of Information Explosion opened its doors to what founders hope will be an immersive and hands-on environment for visitors. The museum, housed a short drive from where the Huntsville Hamfest is held each year, has an array of exhibits devoted to communications technology in all its forms throughout history. Amateur radio operators who are visiting will be particularly interested in the ham shack, a welcoming space for regional radio clubs and other radio operators to meet or work on building equipment. The museum also has an on-site radio tower.Whether you live in the area or plan to visit Huntsville this year, the museum will welcome you. Visit their website at signals hyphen museum dot org. (signals-museum.org)This is AI-Drew.(SIGNALS MUSEUM)**SILENT KEY: GERRY MURPHY, K8YUW, FOUNDER OF THE HURRICANE WATCH NETPAUL/ANCHOR: Atlantic hurricane season is still a few months away but hams and forecasters will be going forward into this year's season without the man who created the Hurricane Watch Net 60 years ago. He has become a Silent Key, as we hear from Randy Sly W4XJ.RANDY: It can be said that the seeds of the Hurricane Watch Net were planted in 1965 as Hurricane Betsy raged its way through the Bahamas, making landfall in the US that September. Gerald Murphy, K8YUW, who was stationed by the US Navy in Rhode Island at the time, was also handling messages and phone patches for the Intercontinental Amateur Radio Net. When hurricane-specific traffic started to overwhelm the regular net's messages on their 20m frequency, Gerry suggested that those messages be handled 5 kHz higher. Marcy Rice, KZ5MM, who was in the Panama Canal Zone QSY'd with him up to 14.325 MHz and that was the genesis of the Hurricane Watch Net.The net has become the backbone of a robust communications system during storm season. Trained hams share advisories, data and post-storm damage information in affected areas with national hurricane centers in the US and, when needed, Canada.Gerry, who became a Silent Key on the 25th of February at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, leaves behind this vibrant legacy. He served as net manager from September of 1965 until February of 1988, staying on afterward as assistant net manager. Health issues compelled him to retire from the net in March 1991.The Hurricane Watch Net has been planning an on-air special event in September to mark its 60th anniversary. Net manager Bobby Graves,KB5HAV, told Newsline [quote] "I was hoping and praying Jerry would make it to see his creation's 60th Anniversary this coming Labor Day....We will endeavor to make it even more special." [endquote]Gerry was 88.This is Randy Sly W4XJ.(BOBBY GRAVES, KB5HAV; EDDIE MISIEWICZ, KB3YRU)**WORLD OF DXIn the World of DX, Chris, WA7RAR, is on the air until the 16th of March from Barbados, IOTA Number NA-ØØ21. He is using the callsign 8P9CB, operating SSB and CW on 20-10 metres. Some of his locations are POTA sites. See QRZ.com for QSL details.Rockwell, WW1X, is using the callsign VP5/WW1X from Providenciales, IOTA Number NA-ØØ2 in the Turks and Caicos Islands from the 8th through to the 15th of March. This is a QRP operation using only SSB, although Rockwell has not ruled out occasional use of FT8. QSL via LoTW.Listen for Aldir, PY1SAD, who is using the callsign 8R1TM from Georgetown, Guyana, between the 11th of March and the 26th of April. Aldir is using CW, SSB and the digital modes on the HF bands. He is also operating via satellite. See QRZ.com for QSL details.Members of the Korean Amateur Radio League are on the air in March and April to celebrate the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union. They are using the callsign HL1ØØIARU. See QRZ.com for QSL details.(425 DX BULLETIN)**KICKER: ECHOES OF A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN CWPAUL/ANCHOR: We end this week's report with an alternate way in which some hams in New Zealand got to learn and practice CW while having real QSOs. We'll let Jim Meachen ZL2BHF explain how it happened.JIM: If you've ever wondered whether Echolink is a viable mode for teaching or learning CW, just ask Ted ZL1BQA, who is proud to have logged a respectable number of CW contacts during the recent Jock White Memorial Field Day in New Zealand. Studying CW for almost a year with the Franklin Amateur Radio Club, Ted was able to restart his long-ago code skills in sessions led by the club president Peter Henderson ZL1PX. It was done over Echolink.Ted had enrolled last May along with three younger members who were first-time learners - Francois, ZL4FJ, Steve, ZL1TZP and Steve ZL1SPR. With only Ted able to copy Peter's signal over HF, the club followed a suggestion made by Gary ZL1GAC: try Echolink, a computer-based ham radio mode that incorporates VoIP technology. Loading CW software onto his computer, Peter was able to send the code intended for each session, confident that everyone had an equal chance of copying clearly.Weekly sessions soon expanded to twice a week as the students concentrated on letters, then numbers - and eventually basic punctuation.After a break in the action, the club is back on Echolink with CW sessions three nights a week. As for Ted, he's on a roll. Peter told Newsline in an email that he has resumed making CW contacts on a daily basis on HF using the Vibroplex that once collected dust instead of QSOs.This is Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.(QUA, Peter Henderson, ZL1PX)**Have you sent in your amateur radio haiku to Newsline's haiku challenge yet? It's as easy as writing a QSL card. Set your thoughts down using traditional haiku format - a three-line verse with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second and five in the third. Submit your work on our website at arnewsline.org - each week's winner gets a shout-out on our website, where everyone can find the winning haiku.NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to Amateur News Daily; Bobby Graves, KB5HAV; Brandmeister; David Behar K7DB; DX India Foundation; Eddie Misiewicz, KB3YRU; EI7GI Blog; Guillermo Crimerius, PY2BIL; Millennium Post; Peter Henderson, ZL1PX; QRZ.com; QUA Newsletter; Radio World; shortwaveradio.de; SWLing Post; Wireless Institute of Australia; and you our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that incurs expenses for its continued operation. If you wish to support us, please visit our website at arnewsline.org and know that we appreciate you all. We also remind our listeners that if you like our newscast, please leave us a 5-star rating wherever you subscribe to us. For now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and our news team worldwide, I'm Paul Braun WD9GCO in Valparaiso Indiana saying 73. As always we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

CQ en Frecuencia
104 - La Mafia del Thetis...y el Hermes Lite 2 (Transceptor SDR)

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 75:57


En este episodio nos reunimos como un auténtico sanedrín radioaficionado para hablar sobre el Hermes Lite 2, un transceptor SDR que ha revolucionado la comunidad de CQ en Frecuencia. Acompañado de Abel (EA1FXG), David (EA3IPX) y Vicente (EA8DGS), compartimos nuestras experiencias, retos y aprendizajes con este fascinante equipo. Abrimos el episodio con sonidos de radio en acción, escuchando algunos audios del ARRL Contest de este pasado fin de semana. Debatimos sobre el Hermes Lite 2: ✅ ¿Por qué elegirlo? Cada uno comparte sus razones: la flexibilidad del SDR, su capacidad para operar en remoto y su excelente relación calidad-precio. ✅ Curva de aprendizaje: No es un equipo "plug & play", pero con paciencia y comunidad, se puede sacar todo su potencial. ✅ Personalización extrema: Desde la configuración de Tetis hasta la integración con amplificadores y sistemas de filtrado. Para cerrar, repasamos el informe de escucha de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha (AER) para marzo, con un vistazo a las mejores frecuencias y condiciones de propagación para este mes. ️ Un episodio cargado de contenido para los amantes de la radioafición y el SDR! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - Mucha info del Hermes en el canal de ON7OFF https://www.youtube.com/@ON7OFF - Web de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha https://aer.org.es/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
103 - El "Backstage" de la radio en la escuela ( CEIP Antonio Blanco Rodríguez, Covelo, Pontevedra)

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 84:42


En este episodio especial, transmitimos en directo desde el colegio Antonio Blanco Rodríguez, en Covelo (Pontevedra), participando en la actividad de radioafición EG1RC. Acompañados por EA1FTW, compartimos con los estudiantes la pasión por la radio, mostrando su funcionamiento en distintas bandas y dejando que ellos mismos operasen la emisora. Los chicos lograron un total de 27 contactos con estaciones repartidas por toda España, disfrutando de una experiencia única que despertó su curiosidad y entusiasmo por este fascinante hobby. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

Decoding the Gurus
Decoding Academia 32: Do Babies REALLY like good guys?

Decoding the Gurus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 35:06


In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at a recent developmental psychology paper on the social evaluation of young babies. Do they display a preference for agents who are nice to others or could they care less at the babbling age? This is a large-scale, multi-lab, preregistered replication effort of a rather influential paper so it ticks all of Chris' Open Science boxes, but how does Matt react? Is he stuck in his pre-replication crisis paradigms? Join us to find out and along the way find out about baby Matt's psychotic tendencies, how cats feel about cucumbers, and how Matt narrowly escaped being eaten by a big ol' crocodile.Paper Reference: Lucca, K., Yuen, F., Wang, Y., Alessandroni, N., Allison, O., Alvarez, M., ... & Hamlin, J. K. (2025). Infants' Social Evaluation of Helpers and Hinderers: A Large‐Scale, Multi‐Lab, Coordinated Replication Study. Developmental Science, 28(1), e13581.Original Study: Hamlin, J. K., Wynn, K., & Bloom, P. (2007). Social evaluation by preverbal infants. Nature, 450(7169), 557-559.Decoding Academia 3200:00 Introduction00:59 Matt's Close Shave with a Crocodile03:15 Discussion on Crocodile Behavior05:13 Introduction to the Academic Paper06:18 Understanding Registered Reports07:49 Details of the Replication Study12:07 The Many Babies Study18:23 Challenges in Developmental Psychology20:35 Original Study and Replication Efforts26:27 HARKing and the QRP problem in psychology34:24 Discussing the Results36:58 Exploring the Red Ball Experiment39:38 Forest Plot Analysis41:19 Infant Preferences and Social Evaluation43:24 Failure to Replicate the Original Study47:06 Exploratory Analysis and Moderators50:03 Interpretations and Implications54:21 Evolutionary Perspectives on Social Behavior58:34 Prosocial Evolutionary Speculation01:05:10 Psychopathic Baby Matt01:06:28 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections01:11:20 Comparative Psychology on Snake Hatred!The full episode is available for Patreon subscribers (1hrs 15 mins).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 257

CQ en Frecuencia
102 - ¡Bienvenido Hermes Lite 2!

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 55:45


¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de CQ en Frecuencia! Esta semana nos sumergimos en un tema que está ganando cada vez más protagonismo en la radioafición: el Hermes Lite 2, un transceptor SDR que ha revolucionado la forma en la que operamos en HF. ¿Qué hace especial al Hermes Lite 2? ¿Cuáles son sus ventajas frente a otros SDR? ¿Cómo podemos sacarle el máximo partido con accesorios y software? Pero antes de adentrarnos en este apasionante tema, repasamos algunas noticias y actividades recientes en la radioafición: Actividad en el Colegio de Covelo (Pontevedra) – Julio, EA1FTW, acercará la radioafición a los más pequeños con una jornada educativa el próximo 24 de febrero. Resumen de la actividad QRP del Grupo Conecta-Radio – Disfrutando del contacto con el mundo con solo unos pocos vatios desde la isla de Tenerife. Diploma de Castilla Navegable – Un reconocimiento especial que ha llegado a manos de Xavi, enmarcado y enviado por URE Burgos. Y en nuestro tema central, exploramos en profundidad el Hermes Lite 2: Qué es y cómo funciona. Sus principales características y ventajas sobre otros SDR. ⚙️ Accesorios y mejoras recomendadas para optimizar su rendimiento. Cómo integrarlo en una estación de radioaficionado. NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Videos del Hermes Lite en el canal de Youtube de EA5GU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beFWNOr4XlY y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoOe-xm_Qeo&t=24s - Video/Directo de EA3IPX con el Hermes Lite 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuyWqDURbg&t=4558s Si ya tienes un Hermes Lite 2 o estás pensando en adquirirlo, cuéntanos tu experiencia en nuestro canal de Telegram! Recuerda que puedes apoyar el podcast en cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar y acceder al grupo privado de Telegram. Además, CQ en Frecuencia ahora también se escucha en FM y DAB+ en Valencia a través de Kultura Remember FM. ¡Sintoniza, disfruta y acompáñanos una semana más en el mundo de la radioafición! ¡73 y hasta el próximo episodio!

CQ en Frecuencia
101 - Soldaduras, La Habana, WPX RTTY y la emoción del QRP

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 43:57


Esta semana traemos un programa variadito. Repasamos felicitaciones al programa 100 que quedaron en el tintero. En concreto las de EA4IFR y EA4CS. Abordamos con Juan Carlos, EA3GRN, un tema importantísimo: el inicio en la técnica de soldadura para novatos. Vivimos también junto a Rubén, EA3GRW, su experiencia participando en el WPX RTTY, el concurso de radioteletipo ¡en portable!. Charlamos con Silvia Rigall, EA3EQZ, del próximo viaje que la llevará, junto a un grupo de compañeros, a La Habana para descubrir la cuna de la salsa y las conexiones de Cuba con la radio. Encuentros con radioaficionados de la isla y visita a Radio Habana Cuba. Y terminamos comprobando la emoción en la voz, temblorosa, de Carmelo, EA8CAZ tras conseguir un contacto complicado en QRP. ¡Acompáñame en este viaje! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Soldadura para novatos, el video de EA3GRN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3QrU_AgaI Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
100 - Celebramos los 100 episodios y charlamos con EA5IL sobre el WWA en Digitales

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 49:09


Hoy celebramos un hito increíble: ¡100 episodios de CQ en Frecuencia! Dos años en los que hemos explorado juntos el fascinante mundo de la radioafición, desde satélites hasta onda corta, desde digitales hasta activaciones en la naturaleza. Pero este episodio no es solo un número redondo, es una celebración de todos los que formamos parte de esta comunidad. En este programa tan especial, son los oyentes quienes toman la palabra para compartir qué ha significado CQ en Frecuencia para ellos. Sus momentos favoritos, sus descubrimientos, sus experiencias… Desde quienes han vuelto a la radioafición tras años de QRT hasta los que han encontrado aquí una forma de aprender y conectar con otros apasionados de la radio. Y además, hablamos con Ángel Rambla, EA5IL, que ha conseguido un resultado espectacular en el WWA Contest, logrando el primer puesto en España y el noveno del mundo en modos digitales. Nos contará cómo ha sido la experiencia y qué se necesita para destacar en una competición de este nivel. Un episodio cargado de emoción, historias y un vistazo al futuro de CQ en Frecuencia. ¡Gracias por estar ahí cada martes! Vamos a por los próximos 100. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

CQ en Frecuencia
EP99 - Alternativas a los micrófonos de los quipos de radio y más...

CQ en Frecuencia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 57:24


En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia, exploramos el apasionante mundo del audio en la radioafición, analizando micrófonos, configuraciones y cómo optimizar la calidad de transmisión para tus equipos. Desde los típicos micrófonos de mano con PTT hasta opciones avanzadas como los micrófonos de estudio, hablamos de las herramientas y ajustes que pueden marcar la diferencia en tus comunicaciones. También hacemos un recorrido por los eventos más destacados de la semana: El WWA Contest, un concurso internacional que sigue en marcha y que pone a prueba la habilidad de operadores de todo el mundo para contactar con entidades DX. El Concurso Nacional de Sufijos, una cita emblemática de la radioafición española que tuvo lugar el pasado fin de semana, fomentando la actividad en HF y la interacción entre operadores. La actividad QRP organizada por el Grupo Conecta Radio en Tenerife, con experiencias en HF, VHF y pases satelitales. En la sección de onda corta y radioescucha, presentamos el rincón diexista, donde contamos con la colaboración especial de Pedro Sedano, presidente de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha (AER). Pedro nos trae el informe mensual para febrero, con las emisiones más destacadas en onda corta y recomendaciones para los amantes del DX. Cerramos el episodio con las actividades futuras y cómo apoyar este proyecto. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - EA3GRN monta un micro de estudio para el 7300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAAu18QXncM&pp=ygUZbWljcm9mb25vIHJhZGlvYWZpY2lvbmFkbw%3D%3D - ESSB ¿Vale la pena? por KG5UHS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npoNVgPljyw&t=843s Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 256

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
HRWB 225 - QRP Radio Design with Jonathan KM4CFT

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 153:22


In this episode we meet Jonathan Kayne, KM4CFT, the designer of a very popular new QRP radio called the CFT-1.  Jonathan shares his journey from concept to production of his new radio design.  The truly remarkable thing about his accomplishment is that he has achieved this in less than a year.  Join us for a fun conversation and a bit of inspiration.

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 255

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 254

The European Ham Radio Show
How to buy your first HF radio

The European Ham Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 62:07


Should you go for small, compact and QRP, or should you go for 100W? Should you perhaps consider Italian QRP? Well, as usual, it depends...Please join our discord at https://hamshow.eu/discordPlease remember that we now have memberships and superchats available.TEHRS is: @LB5JJ @COASTALWAVESWIRES @LB0FI @labcat73 @LB4FH #amateurradio #amateurfunk #hamradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio
Episode 521 Walt Hudson K4OGO

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 71:47


Walt Hudson, K4OGO, has always lived by and had a love of the sea, pursuing a career in ship building, beginning in Port Smith, Virginia.  While he always had an interest in radio, including Citizens band radio, it wasn't until just a few years ago that Walt became a ham radio operator. Since he is always near the shore, operating portable QRP SSB from the water's edge and making DX contacts is what excites him.  K4OGO loves to experiment with vertical antennas on the beach to fine tune his technical and operating skills.  K4OGO is my QSO Today. 

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 253

Foundations of Amateur Radio
What does an actual minimal set-up look like?

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 2:29


Foundations of Amateur Radio The other day I was packing the car to go on a little trip an hour out of the city to see the Milky Way. I briefly entertained the idea of bringing my radio gear with me to get on air to make some noise. I resisted the urge, mainly because thinking about this didn't fill me with joy, rather it made me groan. Now to be absolutely clear, I adore going out into the scrub with my radio gear. I love getting on air and making noise. I like doing this with friends. If the time spent is about amateur radio, in other words, if I'm doing this with other amateurs, preparation and set up are part of the experience. However, if I'm on my own, or with my non-amateur SO, significant other, then preparation and set up often take more time than the actual on-air activity and by the time that things are humming along, we're ready to do something else, fine food, nice view, coffee, you name it, anything other than radio. So, how can I make the preparation and set up to be something much less time consuming? I don't really want to take over our car and bolt the radio back into it, nor do I want to strap a multi-tap antenna to the roof. At the other end, I also have no desire to bring a wire, look for a tree, do some throwing, find a place to sit and do the rest of the preparation to get on air. In other words, I want my cake and eat it too. What might that look like? One of my fellow amateurs has a telescopic whip, looks like a transistor radio antenna on steroids, but using that requires that you bring something to tune it, given that the ground is going to influence the antenna in unexpected ways. I could go out and buy a QRP radio with an in-built tuner, make the whip as long as it goes, perhaps even make it into a vertical dipole by combining two and start playing, but I'm not there yet. Of course I'm not the first to try any of this. The Parks On The Air and Summits On The Air activators are all over this type of activity, hopefully they've written some of their learnings down. I confess that I haven't found anything yet. How much of this have you achieved? What compromises did you make, what modes do you use when you're operating like this, mind you, I can hear my friend Charles NK8O from here, "Use Morse Onno", so I can take that as a given. All I need to do is learn it. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio
Episode 519 Adam Kimmerly K6ARK

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 83:24


Adam Kimmerly, K6ARK, discovered amateur radio almost by accident through his participation in the San Diego Mountain Rescue organization.  Adam's ham radio interests evolved from VHF to HF SOTA, or Summits on the Air, learning CW, and reaching SOTA Mountain Goat status.  The need for light weight kits to carry to the most difficult to reach summits demanded new expertise in antenna design and construction with 3D printing.  K6ARK tells his ham radio story in this QSO Today.

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio
Episode 517 Willi Kraml OE1WKL

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 84:14


My guest this week is Willi Kraml, OE1WKL, creator of the Morserino CW code practice machine .  Willie  discovered amateur radio as a boy in Lindz, Austria, but had to wait until the legal age of 16 to get his license.  With his doctorate in linguistics, Willi pursued a career in IT security with KPMG.  When his local makerspace needed an Arduino project around amateur radio, the Morserino code practice system was born.  OE1WKL discusses the delivery of over 10,000 Morserinos, his projects, and his contributions to amateur radio in this QSO Today.   

All Portable Discussion Zone
Ham Radio Equipment Ideas for QRP Operation #20 Season 4

All Portable Discussion Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 59:27


Chris N1CLC joins me tonight to talk about equipment for ham radio QRP stations. We will dive into some of the more obscure equipment ideas that we have tried, and tell you how they worked in the field. This will be a modified version of the “what's in your pack” or “SOTA pack loadout” topic, with special emphasis on gear that may not be very common across QRP stations. Dan KC7MSU and Brian W7JET each have a conflict so we invited Chris N1CLC to fill in for this episode. Chris's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHamNinja Chris's Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T8n_dEHJp_vkEI-D4Qo8HeETh0sIHg5jwvRYNNN15gA/edit?usp=sharing My Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DS1mnrnK2_M35FRzdK3RFF1iHWs5fxz1/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112972696570990398712&rtpof=true&sd=true Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA #QRP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support

SolderSmoke Podcasts

SolderSmoke issue 252

The DX Mentor
Episode 44 - 5H3DX

The DX Mentor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 63:25


This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #Hamradio. Our guest is NK8O – Charles Powell Intros How did you get into Ham Radio? Why start chasing DX? Why decide to BE the DX? What other DXPeditions have you been on? What is the Zuzu Medical Center? What is the International Health Partners? What is life like in Tanzania? We always think about Jungle/Animals - what is the real story? In reviewing your webpage, it would seem that you are into QRP. How often do you get to work QRP? What is the "Top Activator?" Sites Referenced: www.Ihptz.org Hilltopper QRP Rig https://www.4sqrp.com/Hilltopper-30.php K1SWL : https://www.qrz.com/db/K1SWL Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.org Daily DX https://www.dailydx.com/ DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/ Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/ IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905/ IC-9700 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-9700/ IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610/ IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/

Anderson Business Advisors Podcast
The Main Tax Differences Between An S-Corporation and C-Corporation

Anderson Business Advisors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 57:46


Today, attorneys Toby Mathis, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., delve into listener questions around topics like borrowing from your QRP (Qualified Retirement Plan) without it being considered income, utilizing depreciation from syndications as a real estate professional, and writing off Airbnb setup costs. Learn how to establish accountable expense reimbursement plans for your C-Corp, handle taxes for disregarded property holding entities, and calculate depreciation post-1031 exchange. Discover efficient strategies for paying kids in your small business and choosing between S-Corp and LLC structures. Simplify the complexities of C-Corp taxes and learn how to invest in real estate via self-directed IRAs without UBIT implications. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.com Highlights/Topics: I am 65. If I borrow $30,000 from my QRP, would that be considered earned income?- No. You have to pay back with interest, but it is not income. As a real estate professional, can I also take the depreciation expense from syndications against my spouse's K-1 income? - Generally yes, if you are a REP, and it's non-passive activity, if there was an overall loss, it can go on your return. Can expenses for building and outfitting an Airbnb spent this year be written off next year when the unit is rented? - yes, but it can only be written off after it has been “placed in service” How do I establish an accountable expense reimbursement plan for my C -Corp and a medical reimbursement plan? - Have a corp meeting, and adopt the plans with documentation of that meeting. If a disregarded property holding entity isn't taxed when our individual property expenses like taxes, insurance maintenance, and depreciation considered for income taxes? - Any income/expenses must be reported, flowing up into your 1040. How do I calculate depreciation after a 1031 exchange? - It's your original property purchase price, plus any improvements, less depreciation. This again is on the original building you had, the one that we're going to relinquish. I want to include my kids as employees for my small business and I want to pay them in a lump sum annually. What would be the most efficient way to structure that? - If they are under 18 there's no employment tax, if you are paying them through a partnership or a disregarded entity. Is it beneficial to be an S-corp or an LLC if making under a certain amount of money? - You want to be in some kind of entity, to protect yourself from lawsuits. What are the tax differences between an S and a C corporation? How hard are a C corporation's taxes to do? - Yeah, so the biggest tax differences between an S and a C then in a synopsis is the S corporation doesn't pay taxes, it passes it to its owners. How can I use my self-directed IRA to invest in real estate deals without being subject to UBIT? - don't buy any real estate with any debt or anything like that and make sure it's a long-term rental, and not a flip. Resources: Schedule Your Free Consultation https://andersonadvisors.com/ss/?utm_source=aba&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=the-main-tax-differences-between-an-s-corporation-and-c-corporation Tax and Asset Protection Events https://andersonadvisors.com/live-tax-and-asset-protection-workshops/ Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/ Toby Mathis YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis Toby Mathis TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
HRWB 211 - Project TouCans with Hamilton Carter KD0FNR, and Hamie Carter KO6BTY

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 155:00


In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY.  This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects.  One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station over Bluetooth. Follow along on thier radio adventures on their blog page at https://copaseticflow.blogspot.com    

Contra Radio Network
PrepperNet's Prepping Academy | "MAY HAM" Ham radio in May. 3 Paths PrepperNet is advocating in amateur radio

Contra Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 79:57


Welcome to the "MAY HAM" episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the three communication paths that PrepperNet advocates to help people achieve greater preparedness. These paths are essential for staying connected during emergencies and disasters: 1. Shortwave & SDR with Digital & Voice (Receive-Only): Shortwave radio and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) are crucial for receiving information over long distances. We explore how to leverage these technologies effectively. 2. Technician License - Handheld or Mobile (Local Only): Getting a Technician License opens up the world of local communication using handheld or mobile radios. We discuss the importance of this license and how to get started. 3. HF Digital, QRP, JS8Call, FLDigi, WinLink: High-Frequency (HF) digital modes like JS8Call, FLDigi, and WinLink, combined with QRP (low power) operations, provide robust communication options. We share insights into using these tools effectively. Join us at PrepperNet.Net and enroll in our Ham Academy to learn more about these communication paths and enhance your preparedness toolkit. Stay connected, stay prepared! Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net  PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the Show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com  Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/  www.preppernet.net  Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRT  www.forrestgarvin.com 

Prepping Academy
"MAY HAM" Ham radio in May. 3 Paths PrepperNet is advocating in amateur radio.

Prepping Academy

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 79:57 Transcription Available


Welcome to the "MAY HAM" episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the three communication paths that PrepperNet advocates to help people achieve greater preparedness. These paths are essential for staying connected during emergencies and disasters:1. Shortwave & SDR with Digital & Voice (Receive-Only): Shortwave radio and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) are crucial for receiving information over long distances. We explore how to leverage these technologies effectively.2. Technician License - Handheld or Mobile (Local Only): Getting a Technician License opens up the world of local communication using handheld or mobile radios. We discuss the importance of this license and how to get started.3. HF Digital, QRP, JS8Call, FLDigi, WinLink: High-Frequency (HF) digital modes like JS8Call, FLDigi, and WinLink, combined with QRP (low power) operations, provide robust communication options. We share insights into using these tools effectively.Join us at PrepperNet.Net and enroll in our Ham Academy to learn more about these communication paths and enhance your preparedness toolkit. Stay connected, stay prepared!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 Show.Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/ www.preppernet.net Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRTwww.forrestgarvin.com

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio
Episode 500 Hiroki Kato AH6CY

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 74:39


Hiroki Kato, AH6CY, was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, 20 miles from the epicenter of the atomic bomb blast in August 1945 that killed approximately 100,000 Japanese.  Hiroki was fascinated with radio as a youngster and was first licensed in Japan.  After moving to the USA, Hiroki continued to pursue amateur radio and began to research and collect the military radios that both the Japanese used to bomb Pearl Harbor, and the radios that were on the Enola Gay, the US bomber that dropped the Hiroshima bomb.  AH6CY tells his ham radio story and about these radio restorations in this QSO Today.

Foundations of Amateur Radio
Weaving radio into your life.

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 4:18


Foundations of Amateur Radio A great deal of energy is expended on the notion of operating portable. I've talked about this plenty of times. Issues like power, antennas, suitable radios, logging, transport and time of day all come to mind. Some activities are framed specifically as portable operations. Things like Summits On The Air, or SOTA, Parks On The Air, or POTA, World Wide Flora and Fauna, or WWFF. There's field days, portable contests and specific activities like the 2014 activation of FT5ZM on Amsterdam Island and the 2016 activation of VK0EK on Heard Island. I mention those last two specifically since I had the distinct pleasure of meeting those teams and had the opportunity to interview each amateur whilst enjoying a typical Aussie BBQ. I'll point out that no shrimps were thrown anywhere. You can find those interviews with FT5ZM and VK0EK on my website at vk6flab.com. Each of these activities are framed in the context of the activity, as-in, you climb a mountain with a radio and then you make noise. That's not the only way to go portable. One of my friends checks in to the weekly F-troop as a portable station most weeks. Glynn VK6PAW gets in his car, drives to some random location and participates from wherever he happens to be at the time. In doing so, the radio part of it, is the add-on between leaving home and arriving at a destination for a cup of coffee. Charles NK8O works all over the United States. When he checks into F-troop, he's rarely in the same place two weeks in a row. In between work and sleep you'll find him activating a nearby park. He's been doing this for quite some time. While this is a POTA activity, he finds parks that fit into his life, rather than point at a park and make a specific trip there to activate it. Before I continue, I'd like to mention that I'm not dismissing making a specific trip. Far from it. The point I'm making is that making any such trip is extra work. It's an added activity in your life. Whilst entirely enjoyable, there's plenty of times where that's just not possible. Instead I'd like to look at this from the other side. Both Glynn and Charles have a radio with them. Perhaps not all the time, but often enough that they can activate their station when they happen to be in a suitable location. I've similarly put a radio into my luggage when going on a holiday. It might transpire that it stays there, or it might be that I happen to find a picnic table at the side of a water reservoir that happens to be in the shade and just begging to try a radio at. In other words, if you have a radio handy, you can handily use it when the opportunity comes to pass. So, what do you bring with you? If you're like Charles, you'll have a QRP radio, a Morse key, a battery and a wire antenna. Glynn has a vertical that lives in his car and the radio is bolted in. For a while I had my radio permanently mounted in my car and I suspect that will return there in the not too distant future. It was removed for a service that involved the transmission being replaced after it failed after only a 140,000 km on the clock. Thankfully a fellow amateur had a spare car we could use, but I wasn't game to drill holes for an antenna and I'm pretty sure they were pretty happy about that. The more I look at the activities that others report on, the more I have come to realise that the people who get on-air the most are the ones who have found a way to weave radio into their day-to-day life, rather than rely on specific amateur radio activities and plans. I confess that I miss sitting by a local lake making noise or finding a random car park with shade that is just begging for someone, anyone, to turn on a radio and have a go. So, how do you approach radio in your life, and how might you find ways to incorporate it into the gaps? I'm Onno VK6FLAB

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QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio
Episode 492 Linas Balsys LY2H

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 92:33


Linus Balsys, LY2H, dives into the fascinating realm of field operations in his native Lithuania, QRP techniques, Morse code, digital modes, and much more. Linus talks about his  exploration of the great outdoors with park activations, hillfort castles, chases awards, and delves into satellite communications. From his Renault Trafic campervan equipped with cutting-edge ham radio gear like the Icom IC-705 and the QRP-Labs QMX.  Linus showcases the innovation and affordability of modern equipment. In addition, Linus shares how ham radio skills have practical applications in daily life, from repairing electronics to enhancing relationships. Hear about his efforts to rejuvenate the ham community in Lithuania, attracting young enthusiasts through contests, digital operations, and educational classes. Linus also highlights the dual thrill of ham radio: the leap in technology with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and the invaluable role of amateur radio in emergency communications, echoing its historical significance. Tune in for a journey through the intriguing and impactful world of ham radio with Linus Balsys, L2YH. in this QSO Today.

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