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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episodes

HRWB 162 - Starting A Ham Radio Business

8/23/2022

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SHOW NOTES

Hollow State Design (Tubes !) by Grayson Evans
Available from Lulu.com
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Steppir Antenna https://consumer.steppir.com/product-category/horizontal-antennas/ 

V51WW https://www.qrz.com/db/V51WW

In case you are wondering what castellated means like Vince was during recording of this episode
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castellated 


Segway Ninebot
https://www.segway.com/ninebot-s/ 


Video Link - The Accidental Company
https://youtu.be/HBlkinewdHM 

​RPC Electronics link -
https://rpc-electronics.com   
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6 Comments
Maurice Gunderson KK6BXO
9/1/2022 14:45:37

Great show! Thanks to all the participants. Do you have a link to the "Morse Tutor" product that was described? Thanks.

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Vince d'Eon VE6LK link
9/2/2022 01:14:21

Hi Maurice, you can find it at my website https://ve6lk.com/morse-tutor-kits/

Glad you enjoyed the episode too!
73,
..Vince

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Maurice Gunderson KK6BXO
9/2/2022 14:50:06

Thanks Vince, I ordered one.
73, Maurice.

Gary, W9XT link
9/2/2022 14:11:25

I really enjoyed and related to this episode. I got into the ham business 30 years ago when a personal project got out of control, and I am still in business. You covered a lot of important points. It did get a bit long. I only mow about 1.5 acres and it spilled into trimming around the trees, etc. :-)

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Oscar "Skip" Brown link
9/5/2022 10:42:17

in reference to the comments on Manuals. I have owned 6 radios. I have benefitted from downloading a copy of the manual from the manufacturer and reading the manuals BEFORE purchasing the product. That in fact is great information to have and so much more accessible than printed manuals from purchase only.

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Mark - K5YAC link
9/16/2022 04:00:04

I recently acquired a couple of established amateur radio brands and can relate to your comments on running a business. As we approach our 1-year anniversary I've been required to fill every role from sales and purchasing to production and shipping. I had a good understanding of the products involved before the acquisition, but the brand specifics (assemblies and construction techniques) had to be learned. It’s been a lot of fun, but a lot of work as well as we’ve refined processes, upgraded our shop and navigated supply chain challenges. Web development and marketing updates were required almost immediately, complicating the already steep learning curve. With nearly 50 products across both lines, documentation is indeed one of the most complicated aspects. Not so much the distribution expense, but updating and keeping track of new/old revisions as we learn better ways to illustrate assembly and technical details.

I also agree with feeling guilty about taking time off. After 9 months I finally did take a brief and much needed vacation. I often work late into the night (sometimes seeing the sun come up), but lately I find it easier to call it a day at a reasonable time as we become more organized and efficient.

I discovered the podcast while working one night and have listened to several episodes. I particularly enjoyed this show. Hope you’ll touch on the topic of business again sometime.

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