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HRWB 228 - Preparing for Winter Field Day

1/28/2025

SHOW NOTES

California Brain Surgeon saves street from ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l09vdlxv2o

Vince’s USB 3.0 hub for his Mac Mini
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09DCK46PM?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DCK46PM?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Busted antenna photos
https://qrper.com/2025/01/busted-antenna-in-jasper-alberta

Ifixit Pro Tech Go Toolkit
This thing is worth every penny the tools are super high quality
https://www.ifixit.com/en-ca/products/pro-tech-go-toolkit

VK3IL Paddles available for sale
https://ve6lk.com/shop/

Steering wheel desk
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B082K98QX1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Spikes for footwear from REI
https://www.rei.com/product/890608/kahtoola-microspikes-traction-system?sku=8906080002&store=102&CAWELAID=120217890000754565&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=113279936793&CATCI=pla-294747634266&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_8906080002%7C294747634266%7CBA%7C71700000074422634&gad_source=1

HRWB 227 - Turn Your Android Phone Into An HT With Vance, KV4P

1/14/2025

SHOW NOTES

Vance's Web Site
https://www.kv4p.com/

HRWB 226 - Designing The Station Control System with George KJ6VU

12/30/2024

SHOW NOTES

Sierra Radio Systems - George's company
https://www.packtenna.com/srs.html#/

Sierra Radio Systems Station Controllers
https://www.packtenna.com/station-controller.html#/

George's interview with Mike K8MRD on Ham Radio Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxL-mYrl998&t=3457s&pp=ygUUaGFtIHJhZGlvIHR1YmUga2o2dnU%3D

George's interview with Josh on Ham Radio Crash Course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50y83fD3iHY&pp=ygUEaHJjYw%3D%3D

Putikeeg CW Key on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Telegram-Double-Stainless-Neodymium-Magnets/dp/B0B2ZLY4C1

GMKtek computers
https://www.gmktec.com/

HRWB 225 - QRP Radio Design with Jonathan KM4CFT

12/17/2024

SHOW NOTES

HamGadgets web page for the CFT1 Radio
https://hamgadgets.com/cft1-by-km4cft.html

Sierra Radio Systems Station Controller
https://www.packtenna.com/srs.html

GMKtec Mini PC
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQ4C9ZY1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

HRWB 224 - 2024 Holiday Shopping Show

12/3/2024

SHOW NOTES

Vince’s 2023 F-150 Hybrid install video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP5PdgvrdOc

Extra large mouse pad with time zones
https://www.amazon.ca/Anpollo-Extended-900x400mm-Dimensions-Rubber-World/dp/B07WR56MB9

Night Buddy
The Original LED Headlamp Rechargeable Flashlight

UNI-T UTS1015T 1.5GHz Advanced-Series Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator Touch Screen

Klein Tools Impact Rated Pass Thru Socket Set (Mod-Box)
Part 65400 or 64300 ($70-100 CAD)
Perfect for threaded rod assemblies (¼-20)
https://www.amazon.ca/65300-32-Piece-Impact-Rated-Through-Accessories/dp/B0D2LQFHL8/

General plug for Mystery Ranch Bags (man the Fire service stuff is amazing)
And Tom Binn Bags

Nitecore NU25 Headlamp
I use mine constantly and it does double duty when the power is out!

iFixit Moray Driver Kit
Very capable and portable 32 precision bit set to help you open everything from a MacBook to a QMX.

OMNIFIXO
Seriously, you’ve always wanted proper helping hands, right? These rock.

DeOxit – either the spray or bottle with applicator

Parts Candy test leads. If Soldersmoke recommends them, it’s good enough for me https://www.partscandy.com/shop

USB-C Soldering iron - Original TS101 Soldering Iron Station Kit or similar on Amazon - shop around

A Rode audio mixer or Elgato Wave XLR - Audio Mixer and 75 db Preamp

Leatherman Arc US retail $275(!) 300 CAD Crazy but… LOVE IT every single day

INSIDE BASEBALL CHOICE (HRWB hosts beware) Elgato Prompter (Teleprompter, but easy) $379.99
https://www.elgato.com/ca/en/p/prompter

A Chonky Shack Battery (I’ve a 30Ah Bioenno) and HRWB DC Distribution Panel (or other DC distribution panel if we’re outta’ stock)

DC Lighting - puck, LED strings, dedicated lamps

IKEA VATTENKAR (desktop shelf/monitor stand - perfect size for radios)

IKEA MOPPE (Mini storage chest - Birch Ply 6 drawers)

Raspberry Pi loaded with HamClock and a display for the Pi

Red Oxx Micro Manager or Gator (come on, it’d be weird if I didn’t recommend a pack)

Bag of toroid cores Type 31 and 43
https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-application-experts-2/Ferrite-Core-Products-c21312657

StreamDeck
https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-MK-2-Controller/dp/B09738CV2G

Shargeek Storm II Battery https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Shargeek-25600mAh-Through/dp/B09NY8GN76/

QRP Labs QMX

Begali paddle (Adventure for portable ops) https://www.i2rtf.com/adventure-dual.html

Flex Radio dust cover for your Maestro

IC-705 USB-C interface board
https://shop.ihelpu.tech/products/icom-ic-705-usb-c-control-board-upgrade

Leatherman Responder (Not Rescue) or The XShear Great for the field
Or XShears
https://www.amazon.com/Scissors-Paramedic-Emergency-Healthcare-Provider/dp/B081MT4584/

A CFT1 QRP Transceiver (for the CW Op in your world even if that’s you!)

Tufteln Kneeboard Field Desk (I never leave home without mine)

Tufteln Magnetic Covers and Cases (affordable and effective–covers for many models of portable radios and keys)

PackTenna 9:1 or EHFW (because George won’t plug his own stuff)

A Pelican M40, M50, or 1060 watertight case

NEMO Equipment Moonlander Dual-Height Camp Table

Large mouse pad as a table top cover - Amazon Basics Large Square Computer Mouse Pad, Cloth and Rubberized Base

Mystery Ranch Spiff Kits in various sizes https://www.mysteryranch.com/spiff-kit

ALL of the PackTennas :-)

N6ARA MIDI paddle for Iphone / Ipad / Android https://n6ara.com/product/n6ara-tinymidi/

GeoChron - it fits in a stocking - not counting the monitor

Milwaukee Tool 2105 Aluminum 100-Lumen Penlight with Clip SKU: MLW-2105
$26.63 CAD (up to 35.00) 19.97 USD
https://www.amazon.ca/Milwaukee-2105-100-Lumens-Penlight/dp/B077PL2Z5C

GraphGear 0.9mm 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil (my all-time favorite for field logging)

N6ARA MiniSWR low or high band (perfect to pair with basic QRP radios)

Anker Soundcore Mini Speaker

A GMRS Radio
A Meshtastic Device

RigExpert Stick Analyzer

Klein Tools 56411 Flashlight USB-C rechargeable

Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash USB Rechargeable Lantern
https://www.goalzero.com/collections/lanterns/products/lighthouse-micro-flash-usb-rechargeable-lantern

ARRL Handbook
https://www.amazon.com/ARRL-Handbook-Radio-Communications-101st/dp/1625952074/

Klien tool flashlight
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/flashlights-and-work-lights/rechargeable-waterproof-led-pocket-light-lanyard

HRWB 223 - A Conversation with Bill Meara, N2CQR, From the SolderSmoke Podcast

11/19/2024

SHOW NOTES

Bill’s books
https://www.amazon.com/Us-Them-American-Family-FOREIGNERS-ebook/dp/B00L8DR4RK
https://www.amazon.com/SolderSmoke-Global-Adventures-Wireless-Electronics/dp/0578053128

The Art of Electronics 3rd Edition
by Paul Horowitz (Author), Winfield Hill (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/Art-Electronics-Paul-Horowitz/dp/0521809266

R-90A receiver
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-390A

Nor Cal 40
https://www.norcalqrp.org/files/norcal.40a.pdf
https://qrper.com/2023/11/nm0s-introduces-the-norcal-40b-transceiver-kit/

Canadian Smarties
https://www.trytreats.com/explore/northamerica/smarties

Hakko FX-951
https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fx951.html

K4KIO Hex Beam
https://www.k4kio.com/store/

Vince’s new mobile set-up in 2023 F-150 Hybrid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP5PdgvrdOc

HRWB 222 - Disaster Prep with Thomas K4SWL and Josh K7OSH

11/5/2024

SHOW NOTES

Consider donating to World Central Kitchen
https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=navbar

Consider donating to CRI - Crisis Response International
https://criout.com/donate/

From last episode, NGOs to donate to:
Samaritan’s Purse
World Central Kitchen
United Way of Asheville

Marcel Stieber AI6MS’ presentation at BayCon on ARKnet, Wireless Emergency Intranet (.pdf warning)
http://www.bay-net.org/uploads/1/2/2/7/122774721/ai6ms-arknet-baycon2018.pdf

Thomas mentioned Eneloop batteries, rechargeable AA and AAA sized
https://www.panasonic.com/global/energy/products/eneloop/en/lineup/eneloop.html
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=eneloop&crid=3S5YFIMQUAZW9&sprefix=eneloop%2Caps%2C160&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

USB Charging cable as mentioned by George
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285624929172?_skw=yaesu+usb+charging+cable

USB-C PD explained
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/09/all-about-usb-c-power-delivery/

Shargeek battery pack

HRWB 221 - Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, On Hurricane Helene and Emergency Prep

10/20/2024

SHOW NOTES

Please consider donating to these wonderful organizations who are on the ground responding to Hurricane Helene

Samaritan’s Purse

World Central Kitchen

United Way of Asheville

Water Bricks - Mark called these Lego-like water jugs
https://www.amazon.com/WaterBrick-International-Containers-Emergency-Food-Grade/dp/B01MZDKWN6/?th=1

HRWB 220 - Projects and Portable Ops with Adam Kimmerly, K6ARK

10/8/2024

SHOW NOTES

QSO Today Podcast with Adam Kimmerly
https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/k6ark

Gigaparts POTA Explorer 20 mast https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-pota20-portable-handheld-20-ft-telescopic-carbon-fiber-mast.html

Carbon Fibre mast - tip repair
https://youtu.be/ABKt3YhwVJo

Aluminium rod holder for POTA Explorer 20
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FR5Y9B2

Goture 7.2m Crappie Rod
https://www.amazon.ca/Goture-Telescopic-Tenkara-Ultralight-Portable/dp/B0C5R1GYY8

Spiral rod holder
https://www.amazon.ca/South-Bend-RH1SB-X-Spiral-Holder/dp/B000ZKPHVM

Bass Pro Shops Extreme Series Tackle Bag 3600 series
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/145290/bass-pro-shops-extreme-series-tackle-bag

Mike N2MAK’s first CW Contact
https://youtu.be/_y8iXHB3FY8?si=AFN4Q2YXewzsimRV&t=577

The Daily DX Newsletter
https://www.dailydx.com/

Nemo Moonlite Elite chair that George likes
https://www.rei.com/product/228134/nemo-moonlite-elite-reclining-backpacking-chair

Adam’s YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@K6ARK

2m/70cm yagi - will it work?
https://youtu.be/a4XIgYD-d1k?si=GzQ6UgyprGHiglTV

LidStick modification for Arrow handheld antennas
https://github.com/W8LID/LidStick

Adam’s 3D print models on Printables
https://www.printables.com/@AdamKimmerly

Adam’s MTR2B project
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JwRWSbbKysfCzV7QA

Micro Pixie aka the “Choking Hazard”
https://youtu.be/6rKpxAWZ7uM?si=udva6DZIixM6_mLV
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HPQtbic5oLAtBPfK6

J-Beam 2M antenna plans
https://hamuniverse.com/jbeam.html

HRWB 219 - Projects with Pat Hensley, W5WTH

9/24/2024

SHOW NOTES

Pat’s Blog
http://whiskeytangohotel.com/

The Venus SW-6B QRp CW Transceiver
https://www.venus-itech.com/product/sw-6b-six-band-qrp-cw-radio/

The CFT1 CW QRP Transceiver
https://hamgadgets.com/cft1-by-km4cft.html

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