Field Radio Podcast
Technology Podcasts
The Field Radio Podcast is dedicated to exploring the amateur radio hobby through the lens of getting you and your gear outdoors. Your host, John W7DBO, will explore what gear works best, how to deploy in the field, and most importantly how to have fun! The podcast will also explore what you can do with your gear once deployed. Including emergency communications, contesting, event support, and of course Field Day. Hope you join us on this adventure as we take Ham Radio outdoors! 73
Location:
United States
Description:
The Field Radio Podcast is dedicated to exploring the amateur radio hobby through the lens of getting you and your gear outdoors. Your host, John W7DBO, will explore what gear works best, how to deploy in the field, and most importantly how to have fun! The podcast will also explore what you can do with your gear once deployed. Including emergency communications, contesting, event support, and of course Field Day. Hope you join us on this adventure as we take Ham Radio outdoors! 73
Language:
English
Episodes
Utah DCC: Amateur Digital Modes - Something for Everyone John Mitton KK7L
2/26/2020
Utah DCC: Amateur Digital Modes - Something for Everyone John Mitton KK7L
Duration:00:59:50
Building A Raspberry Pi Field Computer Part 1
2/19/2020
In this episode of the Field Radio Podcast I get started on the new project of building a field raspberry pi go box.
Duration:00:17:38
FRP23 - Getting Started With Amateur Radio In The Field
3/3/2019
On this episode I discuss give a presentation on getting started with amateur radio field operations. I walk through the process of gear selection and preparation and avoiding the pitfalls with field operations.
Duration:00:23:48
FRP22 - Lessons Learned From Public Service Events
11/17/2018
Episode 22 - Lessons Learned From Public Service Events - On this episode Chris Fielding (KG7IVS) joins me in the studio to discuss lessons learned from public service events. The training item discusses how you can use your public service events to hone your skills for a real emergency.
Duration:00:44:20
FRP21 - NVIS Part 2
5/7/2018
On this episode it is part two of the discussion on NVIS or Near Vertical Incident Skywave propagation used to make contacts within a typical skip zone. The training item discusses best practices for organizing creating a family emergency communication plan.
Duration:00:28:28
FRP20 - Introduction To NVIS
4/21/2018
On this episode I discuss the NVIS or Near Vertical Incident Skywave propagation used to make contacts within a typical skip zone of long path HF. The training item discusses best practices for creating a family emergency communication plan.
Duration:00:25:40
FRP19 - FLDIGI with PSK31 for Field Day
4/7/2018
Jeff McGrath N1SC presented using Digital Modes for Field Day at the Utah Digital Communications Conference. Jeff covers the use of digital modes, interfacing FLDIGI with N3FJP logging software, and shares his use of macro's.
Duration:01:05:47
FRP18 - RaDAR Challenge
3/22/2018
Greg Lane N4KGL joins us on the show to give an introduction to the Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio (RaDAR) Challenge. The goal of Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio (RaDAR) is to practice communication via amateur radio under difficult circumstances, in many different ways, being ever ready, and independent of external resources until it becomes second nature. The unique aspect of RaDAR is adding movement to outdoor operating. That is stations rapidly deploy, move with all necessary gear and...
Duration:00:36:07
FRP17- Lighthouses On The Air
3/6/2018
Our guest this week is George Dewar VY2GF of Prince Edward Island. His passion, along with Bernie Cormier VE9BGC, is activating lighthouses and is part of the Maritime Lighthouse Amateur Radio Group. It was a pleasure speaking with George and hearing about Lighthouses On The Air, he gives us information on how they activate and how you can also get involved. Also, is a replay of the Ham Radio Workbench where I discuss with George and Jeremy the future of our programs after the end of the Ham...
Duration:00:36:22
FRP16- Orlando Hamcation
2/19/2018
I had the chance to attend the Orlando Hamcation this year. The Orlando Hamcation is the second largest hamfest in the United States next to the Dayton Hamvention in May. While there between scanning the swaps table and checking out new products I had the chance to interview some vendors that are related to field radio. Also a tour of the Brevard communications motor home.
Duration:00:33:03
FRP15 - QST QST QST Exploring Cryptic Codes In Amateur Radio
2/8/2018
Chris Fielding KG7IVS is back on the show to help us understand the Q codes and Morse Code prosigns that are ingrained in our hobby. This is a good episode to listen to if you are a new operator and heard these terms thrown around the club meetings or on the air.
Duration:00:22:39
Ham Radio 360: FRP14 - Learning Survival Skills with Tyler White
1/25/2018
Tyler White is an amateur radio operator and a primitive survival skill expert. Tyler is the host of the TJack Survival YouTube channel that has a host of instructional videos on primitive survival skills. Tyler outlines the need for us to start thinking about the need to aquire some basic survival skills. He also discusses how amateur radio plays a roll in this skill set.
Duration:00:48:40
Ham Radio 360: FRP13 - Winter Field Day In Iowa w/ Clint MillerKC0JUO
1/12/2018
In this episode we discuss winter field day plans with Clint Miller KC0JUO. We also cover how events like this is a great tool to practice your emergency communication plans in an all weather environment.
Duration:00:50:16
Ham Radio 360: FRP Update
12/28/2017
Duration:00:09:04
Ham Radio 360: FRP12 - Raising Field Expedient Antennas w/ Paul - KB7VML
12/14/2017
Paul Cowley KB7VML from Iowa is back on the show to discuss the different methods and tools to use to get your antennas up in the air, how to keep them in the air, and how to bring them back down safely. This is an overlooked area of the hobby where you have to be inventive and adaptable to the situation.
Duration:01:00:11
Ham Radio 360: FRP10 - Portable Ammo Can Repeater w/ Mark Waggoner N6MRW
11/16/2017
Mark Waggoner (N6MRW) is a relatively new amateur radio operator. Once licensed he became active in his local groups and emcomm related activities. Mark found the need for a portable, low cost, effective 5watt repeater. Mark took on the project to create an ammo can repeater, then had a successful deployment during a national guard exercise. In this episode we also talk about the MTC Radio Help A Ham 2017 project to help some operators out with some equipment this holiday season. You can...
Duration:00:46:06
Ham Radio 360: FRP9 - Bioenno Power - Batteries/Solar with Kevin Zanjani KI6DHQ
11/2/2017
You may have seen the big blue batteries at your local hamfest, you may have heard about how LiFEPO4 batteries are changing how Amateur Radio operators operate in the field longer and lighter.
In this episode John has a in-depth conversation with Kevin Zanjani the national sales manager of Bioenno Power. Learn about the technology behind LiFEPO4 and how well the out perform other battery technology. Also get a look at solar technology and what to look for when purchasing solar for your...
Duration:01:12:19
Ham Radio 360: FRP-8 Operation Stable Mercury with Paul Cowley KB7VML
10/19/2017
Amateur Radio operators participated in a joint communication exercise with the Iowa National Guard titled "Operation Stable Mercury" Paul Cowley KB7VML is our guest on the show to give us an inside look at the operational objectives, amateur radio role, and lessons learned deploying multi band, multi mode, multi operator exercise.
Duration:00:48:42
Ham Radio 360: FRP-7 Emergency Communications With David Goldenberg W0DHG
10/5/2017
With the recent events in the United States the need for Amateur Radio in emergency communications has been affirmed. David Goldenberg W0DHG is the Emergency Coordinator for the LAX ARES Section. David provides great insight into organizational leadership, interfacing with served agencies, training, equipment, and operating modes used for emergency communication.
Duration:00:57:27