The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast

Podcast Number 45 – Podcast ver. 45.4 – August 17, 2011 (34.5 MB, runtime 30:09) Transcript So you have your technician license, now what?  In this episode I discuss many of the valuable things a new technician class ham can do in this awesome hobby.  In addition, I encourage you to continue the … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 44 – Podcast ver. 44.4 – July 16, 2011 (30.0 MB, runtime 26:14) Transcript We are back with another episode of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.  In this episode I discuss ham radio on a budget.  I believe it is a misconception that ham radio has to be an expensive and … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 43 – Podcast ver. 43.4 – March 30, 2011 (16.2 MB, runtime 17:43) Transcript We are back with another episode of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.  In this episode I answer an email from Spencer who is interested in getting his ham radio license.  I answer a few of his questions which … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 42 – Podcast ver. 42.4 – February 16, 2011 (16.5 MB, runtime 18:02) Transcript We are back with the much anticipated and long awaited episode 42.  In this episode I share with you some of the ingredients which led to my burnout of amateur radio.  Please understand I am making no excuses as I’m a “no … Continue reading →

Special Update Status on PARP – February 5, 2011 (4.85 MB, runtime 5:14) Yes, it has been a very long time since I released a new episode of PARP.  This episode hopefully will update everyone on what has been going on and when you can expect a new episode.     Until next … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 41 – Podcast ver. 41.3 – June 20, 2010 (16.5 MB, runtime 18:02) Transcript The 2010 ARRL Field Day is less than one week away.  Can you believe it?  Are you READY?  In episode 41 I explain the differences between contest operating methods of Run and Search and Pounce.  I … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 40 – Podcast ver. 40.3 – May 31, 2010 (24.2 MB, runtime 26:24) Transcript The 2010 ARRL Field Day is less than one month away.  Can you believe it?  Are you READY?  Have you found a Field Day location to attend?  I break down these questions in this episode of … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 39 – Podcast ver. 39.3 – May 2, 2010 (28.5 MB, runtime 31:11) Transcript The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast celebrates two years of providing educational content to the amateur radio community.  Thank you to all listeners who have helped make the podcast successful.  In this episode we discuss ways to “Pay it Forward” to … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 38 – Podcast ver. 38.3 – April 18, 2010 (47.0 MB, runtime 51:25) Transcript The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast has returned with another full-featured episode.  In this episode I discuss WSPR or Weak Signal Propagation Reporter.  This is an awesome digital mode and if you are already setup for PSK31, … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 37 – Podcast ver. 37.3 – April 1, 2010 (32.2 MB, runtime 35:08) We return within a week of releasing episode 36 with another Practical Amateur Radio Podcast episode.  No this is not an April Fools joke.  During this episode we discuss the fun of working amateur radio special event stations.  I … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 36 – Podcast ver. 36.3 – March 28, 2010 (27.3 MB, runtime 29:47) We conclude our two-part series on APRS. I provide a quick overview of episode 35 and then dig right in and explain my new APRS setup.  This setup allows me to view other hams around me … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 35 – Podcast ver. 35.3 – February 28, 2010 (37.2 MB, runtime 40:39) We begin another multi-part episode on the subject of APRS.  During this episode I provide some general history about the early beginnings of APRS and discuss how I’ve used the system in the past.  I share some details … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 34 – Podcast ver. 34.3 – January 31, 2010 (27.4 MB, runtime 29:59) In our first episode of 2010, we review New Years Resolutions discussed back in January 2009. I provide an update on my status of those resolutions and briefly discuss plans I have in 2010.  I also discuss attitudes in … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 33 – Podcast ver. 33.2 – December 27, 2009 (12.6 MB, runtime 13:44) This is our year in review episode for 2009.  I briefly review many of the episodes released in 2009.  You can find all of the 2009 episodes and their show notes by clicking the link on the … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 32 – Podcast ver. 32.2 – December 13, 2009 (14.8 MB, runtime 16:09) During this episode I discuss the upcoming changes to the ARRL website in early 2010.  This also includes an interview I conducted with Katie Allen, K1KRB at HamCon Colorado.  Katie discuss her prior role as membership … Continue reading →