The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast

PARP Plus Edition - 016 - September 3, 2012 (15.8 MB, runtime 13:50) PARP Plus is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week PARP Plus will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of September 4 - September 10, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: K5Z, AB7HP, K5WH, N7HP, NE1HP, WA7HP, W1HP, WW6HP, WA6-W6Q W6S, W6T, K9HAM, N1N, N9D, K5LSA, NI6IW, W2GSB, W2W, GB2HST, NM5S. Amateur Radio New Media Spotlight 2012 ARRL Kansas State Convention - (submitted by Dale Puckett, K0HYD)   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 015 - August 27, 2012 (14.9 MB, runtime 12:25) PARP Plus is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week PARP Plus will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of August 28 - September 3, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: W7R, N6T, K1R, K7T, K7A. Amateur Radio New Media Spotlight Atlanta Sounds - Featuring Wayne Robertson, K4WK   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

Podcast Number 58 – Podcast ver. 58.5 – August 24, 2012 (23.2 MB, runtime 20:18) Transcript In this full-featured episode of the practical amateur radio podcast, I discuss your first QSO and how to overcome mic fright.  I mention the following links during my discussion. Standard ITU Phonetics ARRL Band Plan Chart … Continue reading →

PARP Plus Edition - 014 - August 20, 2012 (14.1 MB, runtime 12:20) PARP Plus is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week PARP Plus will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of August 21 - August 27, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: W1A, W8CDZ, AK5D, K0L, W7SVD, K0H, K0ASA, K2CT/100. Amateur Radio New Media Spotlight 75th Anniversary Golden Gate Bridge Video   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 013 - August 13, 2012 (14.1 MB, runtime 12:21) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of August 14 - August 20, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: W9IMS, W3GV, W0A, W4K, N7UW, W8LKY, W8WML, W6A, KC2YYL, W1S, W2GSB/LH, N6P.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition.   HamRadioSchool.com - Brand new US Technician Class License Study Program   YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 012 - August 6, 2012 (11.1 MB, runtime 9:40) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of August 7 - August 13, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: W2H, W9S, AC7II, W0ISF, NI6IW, N7C, N8C, W9IMS.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition.   HamRadioSchool.com - Brand new US Technician Class License Study Program   YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 011 - July 30, 2012 (22.6 MB, runtime 19:43) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of July 31 - August 6, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: CG3B, K7K, W9I, W1T, XL31812, W8AL, VE3WCD, KC2YYL, KE7NO, W0IKE, W9B, K1CG, 2O12L, 2O12W.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition.   Colorado 14'er Event Flyer 2012 London Summer Olympics Special Event Stations Youtube Featured Video - 2008 N0B, N6IZ - Gaining Altitude Ham14er Event HamRadioSchool.com - Brand new US Technician Class License Study Program   YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

Podcast Number 57 – Podcast ver. 57.5 – July 25, 2012 (37.9 MB, runtime 33:05) Transcript In this full-featured episode of the practical amateur radio podcast, I discuss preparedness.  I read an email from a listener who has questions about amateur radio and his preparedness plan.  I also briefly review and discuss … Continue reading →

PARP Plus Edition - 010 - July 23, 2012 (16.5 MB, runtime 14:25) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of July 24 - 30, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: W2S, W0R, W9IMS, W0N, W9ZL, K8D, KB3WBE, KI5UA, W9A, N8M, N0W, N5H, KC2YYL.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition.   Bob Witte, K0NR Blogsite HamRadioSchool.com - Brand new US Technician Class License Study Program YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 009 - July 16, 2012 (21.3 MB, runtime 18:36) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of July 17 - 23, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: K4O, W8M, W4S, NC4MC, W2GSB, KA3RKW, W0H, W0R, W9GUS, W9IMS.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition.   W9GUS - Gus Grissom Memorial Special Event Station HamRadioSchool.com - Brand new US Technician Class License Study Program KF4LMT's Blog - The blog site of Mac McCormick   YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 008 - July 9, 2012 (14.5 MB, runtime 12:42) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of July 10 - 16, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: K5JIM, W3P, NU5DE, XM31812, W1E, W8TNO, W0WIT, NI6IW, W8MRM, W5I, W5ABD.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition. Do More With Less - Blog Site of W2LJ YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 007 - July 2, 2012 (22.5 MB, runtime 19:40) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of July 3 - 9, 2012. Special event stations mentioned in this edition: 13 Colonies, W8G, GB5NTT, W7PX, W8FY, CK6S, K4F, NY2SF, N2B, W0NOZ, W4LBT, K4O.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition. With Varying Frequency - Blog of Steve, K9ZW Featured Youtube Video - From Dale K0HYD - Greater Wichita ARRL Field Day Operation Live Audio from ARES activation in support of the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, CO.  YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 006 - June 25, 2012 (13.3 MB, runtime 11:35) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of June 26 - July 2, 2012. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting with HD Faces Today Free for 30 Days! Special event stations mentioned in this edition: N4T, W1SYE, 13 Colonies, CG3B, W2N, W8G, W2S.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition. SPAR Winter Field Day IZ3NVR Stefano's Blog Site Ham Heaven Youtube Video YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

PARP Plus Edition - 005 - June 18, 2012 (13.8 MB, runtime 12:02) PARP Plus Edition is a weekly edition of the practical amateur radio podcast.  Each week the PARP Plus Edition will deliver time sensitive information for the week and weekend ahead regarding upcoming contests, special event stations, ham fests and more.  I also plan to mix in additional content so I can continue to deliver something for everyone. This PARP Plus Edition covers the week of June 19 - June 25, 2012. Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting with HD Faces Today Free for 30 Days! Special event stations mentioned in this edition: W0KY, W0G, N6R.    Other Links of interest discussed in this edition. ebay store of Stephen Adams, K4STA ARRL Field Day Page Denver Post Newspaper Article NT1K Blog Site YARPHams - Youth in Amateur Radio Podcast   DXPedition Watch List   KD0BIK's Website - General information about Jerry's amateur radio activities KD0BIK's Blog - General Amateur Radio Content KD0BIK's SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content. KD0BIK's YouTube Channel     Until next time... 73 de KD0BIK The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Listener Line @ (307) 200-PARP Email: kd0bik@arrl.net Facebook: PARP Fan Page Twitter: KD0BIK Google+: Jerry's Google+ Profile Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

Podcast Number 56 – Podcast ver. 56.5 – June 14, 2012 (37.4 MB, runtime 32:38) Transcript All about Field Day 2012.  In this episode, I discuss the quickly approaching ARRL Field Day 2012.  I encourage all to view the 2012 Field Day Rules Packet and keep the Radio Amateur’s Code and the DX … Continue reading →