Diana Morse, KB3NNP just got her Technician license, and we talk about how she got into the hobby, including all the support from her local club. She loves Morse code because it's fun, and not just because she is related to Samuel Morse, for whom Morse code is named.
Show notes
Morse code practice at www.aa9pw.com
Polar Bears at www.n3epa.org
Monday, July 31, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
This is wild. And we track it.
I talked with JoeMoell, K0OV (Kilo Zero Oscar Victor, sorry about the font here) about using direction finding techniques for following the migratory patterns of birds. It's amazing how (ham) radio technology can make our other hobbies even more fun. But there is more. Not only is this something that my XYL approves of, but...
At the very end of this podcast you will hear a bird chirping. I swear that this was the way it happened in real time. For clarity, I boosted the audio (6 dB), but this bird chirped just after Joe and I finished talking. Sounds to me like the bird world approved of this interview. I hope you approve of it also.
Show notes
Joe's home page is at http://www.homingin.com
A great place to start, lots of links there!
At the very end of this podcast you will hear a bird chirping. I swear that this was the way it happened in real time. For clarity, I boosted the audio (6 dB), but this bird chirped just after Joe and I finished talking. Sounds to me like the bird world approved of this interview. I hope you approve of it also.
Show notes
Joe's home page is at http://www.homingin.com
A great place to start, lots of links there!
Saturday, July 22, 2006
On Target
This was fun (I always say that). I talked via telephone bridge, with John Blackham, N7TEK, Doug Brewer, and Kip Buckner, KC7OXX, about a project called On Target. This program is affiliated with the Boy Scouts. Among other things, they get the Scouts to climb mountains and signal each other using extremely high frequency signals in the area of 500 nM wavelength.
OK, they use reflected sunlight, with signal mirrors. But, they use ham radio as an integral part of on-site coordination, in order to make sure that people are looking the right diretion for the flashes of light. Many hams are involved in this, and they could use some more of us (hint, hint).
Question for you: how far do you think it's possible to send a message using a signal mirror? One mile? Five miles? Fifty? The answer is in this podcast.
Show notes
On Target main page is http://www.ontargetbsa.org and has plenty of great links
OK, they use reflected sunlight, with signal mirrors. But, they use ham radio as an integral part of on-site coordination, in order to make sure that people are looking the right diretion for the flashes of light. Many hams are involved in this, and they could use some more of us (hint, hint).
Question for you: how far do you think it's possible to send a message using a signal mirror? One mile? Five miles? Fifty? The answer is in this podcast.
Show notes
On Target main page is http://www.ontargetbsa.org and has plenty of great links
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
A US ham in Iraq
Talk about a DXpedition! How about operating HF while on active duty in Iraq? Korey Chandler, KA5VCQ, talks to us about using ham radio while stationed in Iraq.
Disclaimer: Korey's opinions and statements are his alone and are not officially endorsed by the Department of the Army.
Show Notes
Baghdad Amateur Radio Society http://www.usaars.com/bars.htm
American Hams in Iraq http://home.comcast.net/~bmcpherson73/ham.html
Disclaimer: Korey's opinions and statements are his alone and are not officially endorsed by the Department of the Army.
Show Notes
Baghdad Amateur Radio Society http://www.usaars.com/bars.htm
American Hams in Iraq http://home.comcast.net/~bmcpherson73/ham.html
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Ham Radio Magazines part II
First we looked at some ham magazines from a reader's point of view, and today we listen to Nancy Kott, WZ8C, from an Editor's point of view. Nancy is the editor of WorldRadio magazine, and a very active ham. She talks a little about her upcoming DXpedition as well, which we will cover in more detail when she gets back.
Show notes
WorldRadio is at www.wr6wr.com
FISTS at www.fists.org
Show notes
WorldRadio is at www.wr6wr.com
FISTS at www.fists.org
Monday, July 10, 2006
Ham Radio Magazines
This issue is about ham radio magazines (the hard copy kind) that you can get. Why would you want one instead of the other? Would you want more than one? Do you need to read all of them?
This podcast won't answer all of those questions, but will give you an idea of what is out there, and how to sample them for yourself. Part one of two. Part two is more fun, because I get to talk to someone about making a magazine! Stay tuned.
Show notes
ARRL magazines (QST, QEX, NCJ) at www.arrl.org
DX magazine at www.dxpub.com
CQ at www.cq-amateur-radio.com
WorldRadio at www.wr6wr.com
K9YA Telegraph www.k9ya.org
More Ham Radio Newsletters at www.hamradio-online.com/newsletters.html
This podcast won't answer all of those questions, but will give you an idea of what is out there, and how to sample them for yourself. Part one of two. Part two is more fun, because I get to talk to someone about making a magazine! Stay tuned.
Show notes
ARRL magazines (QST, QEX, NCJ) at www.arrl.org
DX magazine at www.dxpub.com
CQ at www.cq-amateur-radio.com
WorldRadio at www.wr6wr.com
K9YA Telegraph www.k9ya.org
More Ham Radio Newsletters at www.hamradio-online.com/newsletters.html
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Boy Scouts and Ham Radio
This evening I talked with Gary Wilson, K2GW, about how ham radio has enriched the Boy Scout experience. Or is it the other way around?
Ever heard of a Jamboree On The Air? How about a radio merit badge? Listen to what tomorrow's leaders are doing today!
Show notes
Scout Radio: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutradio/
ARRL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/#scout
BSA: http://www.scouting.org/international/22-218.html
World Scout Bureau: http://home.hetnet.nl/~richard.middelkoop/
UK: http://www.radio-scouting.org.uk
Ever heard of a Jamboree On The Air? How about a radio merit badge? Listen to what tomorrow's leaders are doing today!
Show notes
Scout Radio: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scoutradio/
ARRL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/#scout
BSA: http://www.scouting.org/international/22-218.html
World Scout Bureau: http://home.hetnet.nl/~richard.middelkoop/
UK: http://www.radio-scouting.org.uk
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