​Steve Hicks N5AC, Chief Technology Officer for FlexRadio, joins us to talk about the approach that Flex takes to build not just radios, but radio platforms.

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Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker.

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​Mke K8MRD stops by to talk about portable operation.  George and Jeremy discuss their new ICOM IC-705s.

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K8MRD Radio Stuff Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff

G90 Go Box/Solar Generator video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHS1ONJ3TrI&t=1s

G90 Go Box/Solar Generator build video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ45RgHDUNU

Harbor Freight Apache Cases - https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=apache%20case

Sherwood Engineering RF Receiver Comparison - http://www.sherweng.com/table.html

IC-705 ZMount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4LX3RF

IC-705 cage - https://www.peovi.com/product/ic705-tatical-cage/

​IC-705 Cage option 2 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/protective-case-cover-folding-stand-Antenna-Bracket-For-ICOM-705-IC-705/174559653485?hash=item28a490ee6d:g:W7AAAOSwaOtf2CxQ

​Ben Jordan KN6GPS from Autodesk joins to discuss considerations of RF PCB Design.

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Mini VNA Tiny - https://www.amazon.com/1M-3GHz-Network-Analyzer-Generator-S-Parameter/dp/B07JNLDJBJ/ref=asc_df_B07JNLDJBJ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=252589173590&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15109129527556213336&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061323&hvtargid=pla-584683107281&psc=1

The transmission line design handbook - https://www.amazon.com/Transmission-Handbook-Propagation-Microwave-Hardcover/dp/0890064369

Simberian RF EM circuit simulation - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=simberian

Lime SDR - https://limemicro.com/products/boards/limesdr/

AppCad - http://www.hp.woodshot.com/

QUCS Circuit Simulator - http://qucs.sourceforge.net/

Nano VNA - https://nanovna.com/
https://www.rtl-sdr.com/reviews-of-the-nanovna-an-ultra-low-cost-50-vector-network-analyzer/

Octiave - https://www.gnu.org/software/octave/index

Open EMS field solver - https://openems.de/start/

​Antenna Theory web site - http://www.antenna-theory.com/

​This week George and Smitty spend time with Derek Kozel K0ZEL talking about the GNU Radio project.

PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/GNU-Radio

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mcHF QRP Transceiver - by Chris M0NKA - http://www.m0nka.co.uk/

RemoteRig setup with TM-D710G for the Cardiff University Amateur Radio Society - GC0CDF - https://cardiffars.org.uk

Double Delta Skeleton Slot, analysis. Data posted - https://github.com/SmittyHalibut/DoubleDeltaSlotAntenna

George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html

GNU Radio - https://www.gnuradio.org/

GNU Radio Tutorials for SSB receiver - https://wiki.gnuradio.org/index.php/Simulation_example:_Single_Sideband_transceiver

PySDR - https://pysdr.org/

PlutoSDR: https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/evaluation-hardware-and-software/evaluation-boards-kits/adalm-pluto.html

HackRF - https://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/one/

​SDRPlay - https://www.sdrplay.com/

​Rod, Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss gift ideas for the ham in your life as well as what 2020 has inspired them to carry into 2021.

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Raspberry Pi PiServer - https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/piserver/

Transcend MLC High Endurance SD Cards - https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-Micro-Adapter-TS32GUSDHC10V/dp/B01BDKTQY6

MacLoggerDX - https://www.dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX.html

Wizkers Radio - http://www.wizkers.io/wizkersradio

Nano VNA video Andreas HB9BLA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pjcEKQY_Tk&vl=en

George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html

RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/

LP-100A http://www.telepostinc.com/lp100.html 

Array Solutions Power-Master II - https://www.arraysolutions.com/test-equipment/pm2-3k-so 

Heil Parametric Receive Audio System (And Speaker) - https://heilhamradio.com/products/parametric-receive-audio-system/

Hakko FR-301 desoldering gun  - https://www.amazon.com/American-HAKKO-Products-FR301-03-Desoldering/dp/B07BFVFMS9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hakko+301&qid=1605322409&sr=8-1

Hakko FX888-D Soldering Station - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B00ANZRT4M/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=hakko+808&qid=1605322513&sr=8-3

Knipex - https://www.knipex.com/en/home/

Wiha - https://www.wihatools.com/

Wera - https://www-de.wera.de/en/

iFixIt Screw Driver Manta Kit - https://www.amazon.com/iFixit-Manta-Driver-Kit-Piece/dp/B07BMM74FD/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=ifixit&qid=1605321900&sr=8-5

Wera Metric Driver Set - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8MYMT2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Wera Imperial Derive Set - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016NC7NN0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Raspberry Pi 400 - https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-400/?resellerType=home

Fluke 101 DMM - https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-101-Multimeter-Resistance-Capacitance/dp/B00HE6MIJY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=fluke+101&qid=1605572864&sr=8-2

Tekpower TP3016M Portable Handheld Variable DC Power Supply - https://www.amazon.com/Tekpower-TP3016M-Portable-Handheld-Variable/dp/B015OA1J82/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=variable+power+supply+12v+portable+electronics&qid=1605313439&sr=8-3

USB Power Supply - https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Obsidian-Smart-Charger-113914/dp/B0198QDMIS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QNUZJJPZP7T3&dchild=1&keywords=monoprice+obsidian+plus+usb+desktop+charger&qid=1605324760&sprefix=monoprice+obsi%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1

4 Port USB power supply https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=16242

Veto Pro Pac MB-MC - https://vetopropac.com/mb-mc-tool-bag-rubber-base/

National Suicide Prevention Helpline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Treatment Referral Hotline - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Veteran’s Crisis Line - https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

​Classic Radios with Dennis Kidder W6DQ and Mike VA3MW.

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Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss the common types of wire HF antennas - Dipoles and End Feds.  We talk about the physical, electrical, and performance aspects of these antenna types.

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DIY 10Ghz Transverter - http://www.w1ghz.org/MBT/Simple_and_Cheap_Transverter_for_10_GHz.pdf

3ghz Reallocation - http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-formally-adopts-proposals-to-remove-amateur-3-ghz-band-invites-comments

New ARRL MicroController Book by Dr. Jack Purdum W8TEE - http://www.arrl.org/shop/Microcontroller-Projects-for-Amateur-Radio/

George’s Blog - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/george-kj6vus-blog.html

YCCC Choke Information - http://www.yccc.org/Articles/W1HIS/CommonModeChokesW1HIS2006Apr06.pdf

Sloper Antenna - https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/sloper-antenna.html

Inverted V Antenna - https://m0ukd.com/calculators/inverted-vee-antenna/

Bell Labs Video on Wave Characteristics and Impedance - https://techchannel.att.com/play-video.cfm/2011/3/7/at&t-archives-similarities-of-wave-behavior

End-Fed Wire Length - https://palomar-engineers.com/tech-support/tech-topics/best-hf-end-fed-antenna

K8MRD PackTenna end fed half wave video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkL3s3_6AWM

Random Wire Antenna Lengths - https://udel.edu/~mm/ham/randomWire/

IC-705 Tilt mount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4LX3RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
IC-705 Tripod - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076F4ZTW9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
IC-705 Backpack Insert - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076446F6D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
Small case to put the camera insert and radio inside for storage / transit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BP8UUCE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
The Wireman - https://thewireman.com/
 
Davis RF - http://www.davisrf.com/

DX Wire - https://www.dx-wire.de/

Packtenna groups.io - https://groups.io/g/packtenna

RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/

NanoVNA Comparison Video - https://youtu.be/GipCVEsiqXc

Toroid Suppliers - http://www.amidoncorp.com/ferrite-toroids/ https://palomar-engineers.com/ferrite-products/ferrite-cores https://www.fair-rite.com/

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Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY are back to continue answering YOUR Amateur Radio questions!

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Tripod for IC-705 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076F4ZTW9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Z type tilt stand - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4LX3RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076446F6D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

MX-P50M Amplifier - https://www.ebay.com/itm/45W-MX-P50M-HF-Power-Amplifier-for-FT-817-ICOM-IC-703-Elecraft-KX3-QRP-FT-818/223997697007?hash=item34274d9bef:g:S2MAAOSw6WlerpH~

Bioenno 6Ah battery - https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-6ah-lfp-battery-black-w-pvc-pack

Battery charger - https://www.bioennopower.com/products/14-6vdc-2a-ac-to-dc-charger-dc-plug-for-lifepo4-batteries

QSO Today PackTenna presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnx_DXFHNcU

Under Desk Cable Management - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Desk-Cable-Management-Tray/dp/B07HMXBSLW/ref=sxin_9

​Bioenno 12V Car Battery Charger - https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/8-ac-to-dc-chargers-accessories/products/14-6v-3a-car-charger-for-12v-lifepo4-batteries-bpc-1503car

​Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY join us to answer YOUR Amateur Radio questions!

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Smitty Simple mic splitter from my Audio Building Blocks Explained YouTube series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyhRhuo30TzWvVQdhLuH-47H6lff0Knk5

Morserino - http://www.morserino.info/morserino-32.html

Epic Power Gate - http://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=epic-pwrgate

Logbook of the World Info on Multiple Station Locations
Define a Station Location for each new place (grid square) from which you operated, and use that Station Location to submit the QSOs you made from that location.
Back to "Frequently Asked Questions"

Common Mode Current Chokes - http://www.yccc.org/Articles/W1HIS/CommonModeChokesW1HIS2006Apr06.pdf

Jeff Glass on beginning Electronics and other amazing information - https://jeff.glass/blog/

​KR6ZY’s Audio Building Blocks Explained - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyhRhuo30TzWvVQdhLuH-47H6lff0Knk5