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HRWB 266 - AMSAT With Drew Glasbrenner KO4MA

6/30/2026

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Icom IC-215 bookshelf radio
https://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic215.htm

Paul’s QRPer.com article
https://qrper.com/2026/06/tippecanoe-and-pota-too-or-a-tale-of-two-activations/

Halikey Firmware Updater
https://static.electronics.halibut.com/HaliKey-Flasher/

AMSAT
https://www.amsat.org/

WA5JVB “Cheap wooden yagi” article from ARRL (PDF warning)
https://www.arrl.org/files/file/WA5VJB%20Cheap%20Yagis%20--%20Wood%20Boom.pdf

Elk Log-periodic antennas for satellite use;
https://elkantennas.com/

Drew’s email address - if you can connect him with payload providers
[email protected]

If you want to be an AMSAT Ambassador:
[email protected]

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HRWB 265 - Hamvention 2026 Debrief and Field Day Prep

6/16/2026

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Pete K6TRK’s blog. I (Vince) am very humbled to read this. For your most kind words, Thank you Pete!
https://peteg.me/posts/pota-us-5633-carlsbad-state-beach/

Werewolf VFlex USB-C PD trigger system
https://werewolf.us/

Metal Earth Metal Kits
https://www.metalearth.com/

RT Systems Programming Software
https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/

Savotta Niukka 20L:
https://www.savotta.fi/products/niukka-20l

Sierra Radio Systems - Argus repeater monitor, iShareRadio and Station Controller
https://www.packtenna.com/srs.html#/

QRP Guys kits:
https://qrpguys.com/

QRP Kits
https://www.qrpkits.com/index.html

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HRWB 264 - Gadgets For The Shack With Randy Hall K7AGE

6/2/2026

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HRWB 263 - Radio Control Devices With Lynn Hansen, KU7Q, From Lynovation

5/19/2026

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Loc-Line (the original, there are many copies)
https://www.loc-line.com/

Printed case for Pinecil soldering iron
https://www.printables.com/model/345083-rugged-multipart-pinecilts100ts80-case-v2/files

3D Printed case for the Pinecil and the Omnifixo
https://www.printables.com/model/307391-omnifixo-pinecil-case

Werewolf VFlex starter kit
https://werewolf.us/collections/werewolf-products/products/vflex-3-pack-starter-kit

Notes from Lynn:
My website product page: https://ctr2.lynovation.com/ctr2-product-line/
The Configuration files page: https://ctr2.lynovation.com/category/download/config/
The ARRL article reprint page: https://ctr2.lynovation.com/article-reprints/
Apps that support for MIDI or HID control

AetherSDR (Jeremy, KK7GWY) – Linux/Mac/Windows Flex app – supports MIDI - https://github.com/ten9876/AetherSDR

OnlineRemoteRadio.com (Jay, K7GFH) – Browser based Flex remote control app that supports multiple users – supports HID - https://onlineremoteradio.com/
RimuSDR, pronounced Ree-Moo, (Simon, NV0E) – Linux Flex app – working to add on MIDI control - https://rimusystems.com/
Hams.Live (Robert, W5IUA) – a multi-SDR receiver app the runs in OBS Studio – It allows you to monitor several WebSDR receivers and use CTR2-MIDI to instantly switch receivers. https://hams.Live
RemoteTx (Marcus, AK7MG) – remote control app for Icoms, Yaesu FT991, and Elecraft radios - https://remotetx.net
RemoteHamRadio – remote Flex radio network – many superstations – support MIDI - https://www.remotehamradio.com
All of Marcus', DL8MRE, iOS and MacOS apps – SmartSDR, SDR-Control, FT-Control, TS-Control, and K4-Control – supports MIDI - https://ham-radio-apps.com/
Thetis – supports Apache Labs and Hermes Lite radios – supports MIDI - https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases
SDR-Console – (Simon, G4ELI) – Supports many SDR radios – has some MIDI support - https://www.sdr-radio.com/

Also, I didn't get a plug in for Neil, G7UFO. Thomas covered Neil's USB-C charger adapter for the KX2. Neil also designed the 3D enclosures for my CTR2 units and he also builds them and sells them his shop at https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/ctr2

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HRWB 262 - ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann N2YCH

5/5/2026

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Radio World article on Conrad
https://www.radioworld.com/resource-center/awards/rw-excellence-in-engineering-award/conrad-trautmann-a-gentleman-and-an-engineer

Inside Radio article on Conrad
https://www.insideradio.com/free/new-svp-of-engineering-at-cumulus-as-cto-conrad-trautmann-sets-retirement/article_d0f619b0-e394-11ef-8de1-fb0f0ffd49d3.html

https://www.seeedstudio.com/blog/2026/03/23/meshcore-vs-meshtastic/

Meshtastic products: https://www.seeedstudio.com/meshtastic-products

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HRWB 261 - World Radio League with Andy N0APX

4/21/2026

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POTA Platinum
https://potaplatinum.com/

Forrest KI7QCF YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@utahforrest

N6ARA RetroRig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urp9Td6i8Q0

N7KOM MEGA-Knob!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mddJY-WGJrY

Morse Mastery website
https://morsemastery.com

Morse Tutor Kits and VK3IL paddles for sale
https://ve6lk.com/shop/

KH1 stand
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2606210-table-board-for-elecraft-kh1?from=search#profileId-2876070

Elecraft KH1 3rd Party Paddles:
KM4CFT KH1 Iambic Paddle Kit : https://hamgadgets.com/km4cft-kh-1-iambic-paddle.html
KI6CR KH1 Paddle Project: https://www.ki6cr.com/elecraft-kh1-cw-key-project-design-phase/
K6ARK Pressure Paddle Instructions (not currently in catalog): https://k6ark.com/kh1-pressure-paddle-build-instructions/
N6ARA Tiny Paddle Plug Adapter: https://n6ara.com/product/n6ara-tinypaddle-plug-kh1-adapter/

QRPup Cup Collection
Hazel: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_hazel-256428909134320702
Sophie: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_sophie_coffee_mug-256050652719619977
Golden: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_golden-256277691725363990
Chocolate: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_chocolate-256428407968707801
Terrier: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_terrier-256456354839300759
Black Terrier: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_black_terrier-256845067709710424
German Shepherd: https://www.zazzle.com/qrpup_cup_german_shepherd-256232443848182507

Books by M.B. Henry
As The Storm Clouds Gather
All The Lights Above Us
Hold On To Tomorrow

World Radio League Discord https://discord.gg/uaJGVMb2Eb
World Radio League https://worldradioleague.com
Ham Radio Prep https://hamradioprep.com
WRTC 2026 https://www.wrtc2026.org
HRP POTA Course https://hamradioprep.com/pota/
WRL YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@WorldRadioLeague
The World Radio League Show https://www.youtube.com/@WorldRadioLeague/streams
HRP YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioPrep

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HRWB 260 - All About Portable HF Antennas

4/7/2026

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PackTenna
www.packtenna.com

KXUSBC2 board (end plates with and without rails)
https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/kxusbc2-unofficial-internal-usb-c-charger-for-the-elecraft-kx2

The Radio Rover MM0EFI on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@theradiorover

KE8PTX 3D Printed items for POTA Explorer masts
https://hamradioadventureguy.com

W8BH Morse Tutor kits available
https://ve6lk.com/shop/

CSN Technologies SAT Tracker
http://www.csntechnologies.net/sat

AetherSDR - replicating SmartSDR in Linux
https://github.com/ten9876/AetherSDR

QRPer website for all things portable operating
https://qrper.com

N7KOM Etsy store (tiny trap kits)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/N7KOMPortableRadio

Paul’s AllStar hotspots:
https://hotspotradios.com/

Nite Ize Gear Tie
https://niteize.com/hardware/gear-tie

K9DP Filter kits
https://www.k9dp.com/

Vince unintentionally mis-stated one bit about the KXUSBC2 in an article published just days before we recorded this episode. He received this email from Manuel HB9DQM with clarity on its functionality:
“Just one small clarification: the KXUSBC2 can charge from either USB-C or the DC jack even while the KX2 is on. However, by default, it doesn't do that (i.e. it suspends charging when it detects that the KX2 is on). The reason for that is that unlike the low power linear regulator on the KXIBC2, the high power switching converter on the KXUSBC2 inevitably causes some QRM, even if most people may not notice it during typical operation (details on https://github.com/manuelkasper/kxusbc2/blob/main/hardware/README.md#qrm).

So by not charging while the rig is in use, any possibility of QRM issues is avoided. If one does want to charge while using the rig, then the setting can easily be changed through the configuration menu, as explained in the user guide.

Charging a phone from the rig is always possible, regardless of the setting, as there it is assumed that the operator can decide whether QRM is an issue on a case-by-case basis by simply (not) connecting the phone. But for those who also use the KX2 in the shack with external DC power, that's not an option, hence why the setting exists.

vy 73,

Manuel HB9DQM”

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HRWB 259 - Making CW Keys with Aaron from Modern Morse

3/24/2026

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CSN Technologies SAT AZ-EL Rotator controller
http://www.csntechnologies.net/sat

Tiny Gawant
https://n6ara.com/product/tinygawant-kit/

Tilley Hats
https://ca.tilley.com/
https://www.tilley.com for the US
Paul’s is the LTM2

Lynovation Controller CTR2-Quad
https://ctr2.lynovation.com/product/ctr2-quad/

Lynovation Controller CTR2-Duo
https://ctr2.lynovation.com/product/ctr2-quad/

Niimbot Label Printer
https://www.niimbotlabel.com/

SIGG lunchbox (also on Amazon)
https://sigg.com/en-us/products/lunchbox-metal-food-box
https://sigg.com/en-us/products/lunchbox-gemstone-food-box

Transceive Allstar software for MacOS
https://transceive.app/

Paul’s storage box
https://makerworld.com/en/makerlab/parametricModelMaker?designId=2168356&from=model_page&isFusion=true&modelName=SnapLock+V3.f3d&unikey=38c6df96-111e-4c50-8248-9a4d4334d221

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HRWB 258 - Morse Code Bug Emulator

3/10/2026

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Don's QRZ Page
http://qrz.com/db/wb9cyy

Digital Voice over HF: http://FreeDV.org

Updated HamClock - Server changes: Http://hamclock.org

DX Mentor Podcast: https://www.aj8b.com/the-dx-mentor-podcast/

AA4SN Bugs: https://www.qrz.com/db/AA4SN

Begali: https://www.i2rtf.com/intrepid.html

Vibroplex: https://www.vibroplex.com/

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