Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)

John Portune, W6NBC is here to talk about the challenges of having antennas in HOA restricted areas, and how antennas can blend in with the surroundings. Be sure to tune in to hear his ideas and call with your questions!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Don Wilbanks, AE5DW is back to talk about the new Amateur Radio Newsline Amateur Radio Club, which has the callsign of its silent key founder, WA6ITF. We'll take a look back at Bill Pasternak's legacy in ham radio and what the plans are for the future of this callsign.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Jeri Ellsworth, AI6TK and Amy Herndon, AI6ZU from TiltFive will be here to take your questions about using augmented reality in ham radio contesting! Their kickstarter campaign has taken off to build augmented reality systems to be used in gaming, but also for things like contesting. Be sure to tune in and ask your questions live!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Three big special events are happening on the air this month! First, Bill Stearns, NE4RD will talk about the 2019 K2BSA Jamboree on the Air. Then, Christian Cudnik, K0STH will talk about the 2019 100 Watts and a Wire Fall Out. And, I'll talk about the Fall 2019 School Club Roundup. Bill and I will take your questions LIVE on the air!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF from Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation is back to talk about the latest big research project... measuring a day in the life of the ionosphere. Tune in to hear what he hopes to learn from the data, and ask your questions LIVE!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Joe Carcia, NJ1Q and Michelle Patnode, W3MVP, the hosts of the ARRL's newest podcast entitled "So Now What?" are here to talk about their show and addressing the issues of getting new or returning hams active.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Team Milluzzi (Andy, KK4LWR and Tony, KD8RTT) is here to talk about the Collegiate QSO Party taking place this weekend!  We'll have a look back at last year's inaugural event, what is happening this year, and how YOU can participate... even if you're not in college at the moment!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show.  You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

WWV is turning 100 in about 3 weeks, and the special event station WW0WWV is coming together! Dave Swartz, W0DAS and Matt Deutch, N0RGT are here to fill us in on the details, how the test run went, and to take your questions about WWV100.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.Links from tonight's show:WWV100 - wwv100.comScience Park - WWV https://shortwavemusic.bandcamp.com/track/wwv-3Myke Weiskopf - At the Tone: A Little History of WWV & WWVH https://shortwavemusic.bandcamp.com/album/at-the-tone-a-little-history-of-nist-radio-stations-wwv-wwvh

The Long Island CW Club and their online morse code classes are the topics on Ham Talk Live! this week. Howard Bernstein, WB2UZE and Rich Collins, K2UPS, the founders of the club, are here to take your calls LIVE!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Dr. Ralph Fedor, K0IR and Dr. Glenn Johnson, W0GJ are here to take your questions about their upcoming trip to Pitcairn Island for another big DXpedition. Tune in to find out about their plans for this trip coming up in October, and how to get them in your log.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-638-4261 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.You can visit their website for more information about the trip at https://pitcairndx.com/.

Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB, the kit building columnist at CQ Magazine is back to preview a new kit from Four State QRP Group. He will take your questions about the new kit, some kit building advice, and more!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Steve Narducci, W9SN from BeLoud.US Ham Radio will be on the show preparing for the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend. Last time, we talked about their build of a world class contest station. This week, we'll talk about building a much more modest contest station. We will take your phone calls and tweets live during the show, so ask your questions!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Craig Thompson, K9CT will be on to take your calls about SMC Fest! The Society of Midwest Contesters will host their annual conference in Normal, Illinois later this month, where you can learn about contesting from some of the best!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

Mark Brown, N4BCD, the chairman of the Huntsville Hamfest, is here to talk about this year's Huntsville Hamfest which will be held August 17th and 18th. Listen to the show to find out what's happening at the hamfest, and ask all your questions LIVE!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.

2018 Hiram Percy Maxim Award winner Ruth Willet, KM4LAO is my guest tonight! We'll talk about the award, her school club, satellite operations, ARISS, and more. And as always, you can call in and ask Ruth your questions LIVE on the show!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.