The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast

Podcast Number 31 – Podcast ver. 31.2 – December 2, 2009 (18.9 MB, runtime 20:40) We discuss amateur radio safety.  I mention a website by San Antonio Amateur Radio club regarding antenna safety.  That website can be found here. I provide an update on Paul Shirey and his Teen Radio Journey Podcast and introduce … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 30 – Podcast ver. 30.2 – November 27, 2009 (19.9 MB, runtime 21:45) Part three of our three part discussion about antennas.  This episode we dedicate to HF antennas.   Interested in a Hustler 6BTV Flag Pole antenna?  Click here.  As always, thank you for listening and thank you for telling … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 29 – Podcast ver. 29.2 – September 13, 2009 (31.8 MB, runtime 34:40) Part-two of an interview with Duncan McLaughlin, KU0DM.    As always, thank you for listening and thank you for telling your friends. Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Right Click Here to Download this Episode … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 28 – Podcast ver. 28.2 – September 7, 2009 (28.1 MB, runtime 30:38) Part-one of an interview with Duncan McLaughlin, KU0DM.  Part-two will be available next week.  As always, thank you for listening and thank you for telling your friends. Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast Right … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 27 – Podcast ver. 27.2 – August 23, 2009 (30.0 MB, runtime 32:50) Field Day 2009 reports from Jim Siemons, AF6PU and Dan Romanchik, KB6NU are featured during this episode.  Additionally, please take a moment to watch this YouTube video featuring the Raytown Amateur Radio Club from … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 26 – Podcast ver. 26.2 – August 1, 2009 (30.5 MB, runtime 33:20) Our interview podcast returns with a very special guest Laura Sobon Murray, AD4PU.  Laura was licensed at the age of 8 years old and is one of three licensed hams in her immediate family.  Laura received … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 25 – Podcast ver. 25.2 – July 19, 2009 (36.1 MB, runtime 31:31) Our discussion regarding antennas continues with suggestions to improve effiency with hand-held transceivers and VHF/UHF base stations.  I discuss a few links to various antenna designs on the web.  These can be found here and here.  … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 24 – Podcast ver. 24.2 – July 4, 2009 (20.6 MB, runtime 17:58) Jim Shryne, N6DHZ of the DXStore visits us again with some exciting news about DXStore and a very special offer to the listeners of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.  For “early bird” access to his ICOM … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 23 – Podcast ver. 23.2 – June 25, 2009 (27.9 MB, runtime 24:24) This episode sponsored by DXStore.  Just in time for Field Day 2009.  An interview with The GoatHiker, Steve Galchutt WG0AT.  You may check out Steve’s GoatHiker YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/goathiker As always, thank you for listening and … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 22 – Podcast ver. 22.2 – June 14, 2009 (35.9 MB, runtime 31:22) This episode sponsored by DXStore.  We kick off another multipart series all about antennas.  This episode we discuss CC&R’s and other similar restrictions.   Please consider joining the ARRL and help all of us support HR2160.  The antenna you save, might … Continue reading →

2009 HamCon Colorado – Podcast ver. 3 – June 6, 2009 (18.6 MB, runtime 16:15) A podcast brief wrapping up the 2009 HamCon Colorado Convention in Estes Park, CO.  I also interview Chris Drummond, W6HFP of the BuddiPole Company.  Please visit the BuddiPole website at http://buddipole.com/    As always, thank you for listening and thank you … Continue reading →

2009 HamCon Colorado – Podcast ver. 2 – May 30, 2009 (5.53 MB, runtime 5:59) A podcast brief from Day 2 at the 2009 HamCon Colorado Convention in Estes Park, CO.    As always, thank you for listening and thank you for telling your friends. Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast … Continue reading →

2009 HamCon Colorado – Podcast ver. 1 – May 29, 2009 (8.18 MB, runtime 8:52) A podcast brief from Day 1 at the 2009 HamCon Colorado Convention in Estes Park, CO.    As always, thank you for listening and thank you for telling your friends. Subscribe to The Practical Amateur Radio … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 21 – Podcast ver. 21.2 – May 27, 2009 (29.8 MB, runtime 32:30) During this interview segment, we talk to Sarah Cofer, KF7BFJ and David Runneals, KD0SET.  Both Sarah and David share how they became intersted in amateur radio and what they are doing in the hobby.  They are also both … Continue reading →

Podcast Number 20 – Podcast ver. 20.2 – May 16, 2009 (33.3 MB, runtime 36:19) In this episode we wrap up our discussion on emergency communications.  I failed to mention SKYWARN from episode 16.  We also discuss all the new changes taking place here at MyAmateurRadio.com.  Our featured website is … Continue reading →