It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year. During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording! While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 2, we cover Ham Radio accessories and gifts for your Workbench.
Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423 STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast SPRAT http://www.gqrp.com/sprat.htm RADCOM FROM THE RSGB https://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/radcom/ National Contest Journal - http://ncjweb.com/ QRP Quarterly (QRP-ARCI Journal) - http://www.qrparci.org/ QEX: the forum for Communications Experimenters - http://www.arrl.org/qex RT Systems Programming Software - https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/ Rig Expert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/ Bird Watt Meters - https://www.birdrf.com/Products/Test%20and%20Measurement/Power-Meters/Wattmeters-Line-Sections/RF-Wattmeters.aspx RTL-SDR v3 Dongle - https://www.amazon.com/RTL-SDR-Blog-RTL2832U-Software-Defined/dp/B0129EBDS2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542432310&sr=8-4&keywords=rtl-sdr Anker Powerline USB Cables (Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C) - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=anker+powerline Begali CW Paddles - https://www.i2rtf.com/keys---paddles.html MFJ-464 CW Keyer/Reader - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-464 Bioenno Battery - https://www.bioennopower.com/ Powerfilm Solar Panel - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/ RadioSport Headsets - http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/ Goal Zero Crush Solar Lantern - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/lights/crush-light/ Heil HT Headset - https://heilsound.com/products/handie-talkie-headset-hth/ Fenix USB Lantern - https://www.amazon.com/rechargeable-neutral-dedicated-camping-EdisonBright/dp/B075QZRFSP/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424334&sr=8-16&keywords=fenix+lantern Fenix HL23 AA Headlamp https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-HL23-Headlamp-Champagne-EdisonBright/dp/B00UHZXAYG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433548&sr=8-3&keywords=fenix+hl23 https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-Light-Life-Light/dp/B016UQNG9E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542433912&sr=8-3&keywords=lightalife+mini Airforce Boonie Hat - https://uspatriottactical.com/r-b-airman-battle-uniform-boonie-hat-abu/ Improved MilSpec Rain Poncho - http://store.oldgrouch.biz/immipomainus.html Morseit by Picolabs CW App - https://pacolabs.com/iOS/MorseIt/ Free Amateur Radio Test Prep - https://HamStudy.org/ Coax Crimp Set (DX Engineering) - https://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/coaxial-cable-prep-tools Snap circuits - https://www.elenco.com/brand/snap-circuits/ Makeblock mBot Ranger Programmable Robot Kit - https://amzn.to/2TkgyDN Kuman K4-US for Arduino Project Complete Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/2TlO50d Chibitronics - LED Craft Kit - https://chibitronics.com/ QRP-Labs QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/ WinKeyer - https://www.hamcrafters2.com/ BITX QRP Transceiver Kits - http://www.hfsignals.com/ Hakko desoldering gun FR-301 - https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FR-301-Desoldering-Tool/dp/B07BKSLLG9 Arduino sensor kit - ttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultimate-37-in-1-Sensor-Modules-Kit-for-Arduino-MCU-Education-User-Free-case/231757573899?hash=item35f5d3ef0b:rk:1:pf:0 Transistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/840pcs-Transistor-TO-92-Assortment-24-value-NPN-PNP-DIY-kit-2N2222-S9018-BC32/332682436699?epid=12020296536&hash=item4d756b205b:rk:1:pf:0 Resistor kit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/130-values-2600pcs-1ohm-10M-ohm-W-Metal-Film-Resistor-Resistors-Assortment-Kit/221903164710?hash=item33aa759526:rk:1:pf:0 “The Radio Amateurs Workshop” - Joel Hallas W1ZR - http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-Radio-Amateurs-Workshop Ratcheting Wire Terminal Crimper - https://amzn.to/2OKEI6N MC4 Crimper https://amzn.to/2zhws9z Dupont Crimping Tool - https://www.amazon.com/IWISS-Professional-Compression-Ratcheting-Wire-electrode/dp/B00OMM4YUY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542437709&sr=8-3&keywords=dupont+crimping+tool
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It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams - one of our most favorite episodes to do each year. During this session, we showed no restraint whatsoever because we were at the 4 hour mark when we stopped recording! While we know you generally like long episodes, we thought we’d split this one into two parts. In part 1, we cover our workbenches and radio gear (topical since Black Friday is just around the corner). In our next episode, we will cover radio accessories and gear for the workbench.
Now through the end of the year, save 25% on the 4-Port Coax Relay Switch - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/store/p6/4-Port_Coax_Relay_Partial_Kit.html Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423 STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM The Field Radio Podcast is not dead! - https://www.youtube.com/fieldradiopodcast For inspiration Richard: K2EZ Mobile Rover - https://youtu.be/UwGoYCpGLko Hans Summers QRP Radio Kits - https://www.qrp-labs.com/ Kevin Reeve N7RXE Cache Makers balloon launch - https://youtu.be/MxaKxS5POmY California Near Space Project - http://www.cnsp-inc.com/ https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/4257043-to-infinity-and-beyond-lanark-space-agency-a-best-kept-secret/ Lanark Space Agency - https://lanarkspace.wordpress.com Arduino and Baloons - https://makezine.com/projects/near-space-balloon-cam-with-arduino-and-aprs-radio/ Tracksoar Balloon Controller - https://www.tracksoar.com/ NA4RR Hexbeam - http://www.k4hex.com/ George’s Benchduino Project - https://groups.io/g/benchduino DX-Lab Software - https://www.dxlabsuite.com/ Icom RS-BA1 Software - https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/rsba1/default.aspx Icom IC-9700 - http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9700/default.aspx CS-800D - http://www.connectsystems.com/products/top/radios/CS800D.htm 
Bernie Nazari K6NAZ has been a ham for just under two years, but has already been bitten by the building bug. Recently he’s shared two projects in our Facebook group that combine Arduino compatible Adafruit Feather boards and 3D Printing to add to his ham radio fun. Bernie joins us today to talk about his remote Pi-Star hot spot display and controller as well has his approach for building a remotely controlled linked dipole an>ntenna.
Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423 STLs for the 12V DC Power Strip - https://pinshape.com/items/47791-3d-printed-ham-radio-workbench-dc-power-strip-case?fbclid=IwAR3a0sfN4r-QOCNCqr8bCKSKtBJBC4xuNA-Vm54-tppWr1wdRdI9TPBRfCM Octoprint Raspberry Pi based 3D Printer Web Interface - https://octoprint.org/ OpenSpot 2 Review Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rukUx9H6sd4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUZcys6HAIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNDod1AhFw Anytone AT-878 Dual Band DMR Radio with APRS - https://powerwerx.com/anytone-atd878uv-dmr-dual-band-handheld-gps-roaming Bernie’s Pi-Star Remote Remote - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_L7aRsDLM&fbclid=IwAR12Ko2TEKp3p2fgZ9ep2BsQLJcWR6dpsPVaDjbtuA3hva67pmiEm634G58 Adafruit Weather Station project - https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-weather-station-with-tft-display/overview?fbclid=IwAR0ERuRDxJiPiGuVRxlQN0enZCF2g-ixGvSUprueC6UyS8_1JNtKqKECeBs Transisterized Level Shifting - https://hackaday.com/2016/12/05/taking-it-to-another-level-making-3-3v-and-5v-logic-communicate-with-level-shifters/ http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/mosfet-voltage-level-converter Adafruit Feather Development Boards and Wing Peripheral Boards - https://www.adafruit.com/feather Adafruit Feather Spec - https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather/feather-specification Bernie’s Dipole Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/permalink/323099451786319/ Autodesk Fusion360 CAD Software - https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists KF7IJZ ‘s DVMega BlueStack Case - https://www.youmagine.com/designs/bluestack-micro-plus-dvmega-enclosure Car Hacking on the Amp Hour - https://theamphour.com/388-an-interview-with-earl-sharpe-and-collin-kidder/ Crealty Ender 3 sub $200 3D Printer - https://www.banggood.com/Creality-3D-Ender-3-V-slot-Prusa-I3-DIY-3D-Printer-Kit-220x220x250mm-Printing-Size-p-1278399.html?cur_warehouse=USA Crealty Ender 3 Upgrades - https://all3dp.com/1/20-must-creality-ender-3-upgrades-mods/ 
George KJ6VU is away at Pacificon so Nick KN6NK stops by to deep dive on Solar Power fundamentals. We talk about understanding your power requirements, sizing your batteries, and how to factor your solar production needs. We also talk about solar charge controllers to tie it all together. Jeremy KF7IJZ also gives a basic overview of Ubiquiti Unifi networking equipment.
Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Light-weight Portable Rugged Thin Film Solar Panels from PowerFilm Solar - Desoldering Iron Hakko Desoldering Iron uBITx spectral purity fixes D-Link vulnerabilities Solar Exposure Map KWh/m^2/day - https://www.nrel.gov/gis/solar.html Solar Energy Potential Maps in Watt Hours / foot^2 / day - https://www.energy.gov/maps/solar-energy-potential Great Scott DIY Solar Tracker KN6NK's Solar Charge Controller Genasun Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controllers - https://genasun.com/ West Mountain Radio Epic PWRgate and Solar Charge Controller Victron Energeny Battery Monitor Turnigy Power Monitor West Mountain Radio PWRCheck Power Monitor - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-011155 Welding Cable MC4 Solar Pannel Connectors Managing 12 Volts Achieving Energy Independence Home Power magazine Jehu Garcia Commsprepper Charging and Discharging Batteries at the Same Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA_WEykbGE4&t=1s KN6NK's Trailer Solar Installation - https://imgur.com/a/M3iHdet 
George KJ6VU walks us through the most common components found in a modern FM repeater. We cover antennas, duplexers, coax, radios, controllers, and other helpful information for those who are considering taking on the project of an analog repeater build.
Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Case for 12V DC Power Strip from Rocket City 3d - https://rocketcity3d.ecwid.com/Ham-Radio-Workbench-12V-DC-Power-Strip-Case-p114464423 OpenSpot 2 - https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/ POCSAG - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POCSAG Google Assistant enabled Repeater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m52-3EuQfnk Benchduino - https://groups.io/g/benchduino KJ6VU’s Previous Repeater Episode - http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2014/10/08/10/ Repeater Builder - http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/index.html CDM Repeaters - http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/cdm/cdm-index.html MaxTrac Repeaters - http://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/maxtrac/maxtrac-index.html Sierra Radio Systems Repeater Controllers - http://www.sierraradio.net/ Hustler G6 440 - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/hsr-g6-440 PAVE PAWS Over the Horizon Radar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAVE_PAWS Coax Feedline Loss Calculator - http://www.timesmicrowave.com/calculator/ Remote Site Monitoring Episode - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/remote-repeater-site-monitoring QST Voter Article - http://www.ldgelectronics.com/assets/discontinued_manuals/RVS-8.pdf 
Most of us have several devices connected to the Internet in our Ham Shacks. A computer, a digital mode hotspot, and a Raspberry Pi are several common items one would find. We may not give much thought to these devices because affordable commercially available equipment make it a breeze to connect devices to each other and the Internet. But, have you ever stopped to think whether your hotspot should have network access to the computer you do your taxes on? This week Nick KN6NK and Smitty KR6ZY join us to give an introduction to basic networking topics and a primer on basic but powerful practices to secure our networks in the ham shack and beyond.
Nick KN6NK - https://twitter.com/explodinglemur?lang=en Smitty KR6ZY - https://twitter.com/smittyhalibut Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Save 10% off of a PowerFilm Solar 30 Watt Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter with code WORKBENCH 10 at checkout (through Dec 31, 2018) - 30 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with Anderson Powerpole Adapter Closed-loop spindle speed control (Arduino PID controller) for my 3040 router (they’re all over eBay) Watching developments on uBITx harmonics/spurs and related fixes Retro DOS gaming on real hardware instead of DOSBox! Thin client and sound card Proposed ARES standard headset interface: http://www.sloecc.org/headsets/proposal_ares_standard_headset.pdf EEVBLOG Raspberry PI PoE Hat Issues - https://www.eevblog.com/2018/09/20/eevblog-1122-raspberry-pi-3-poe-hat-fail-investigation/ Raspberry Pi PoE Hat Issues Forum Post - https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=220984 Raspberry Pi PoE Hat Issues - The Register article The 7-Layer OSI Model - https://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/OSI_Layers.asp 802.11 WiFi Standards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol Network Address Translation (NAT) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_address_translation Stateful vs Stateless Firewalls - https://www.lanner-america.com/blog/stateless-vs-stateful-packet-filtering-firewalls-better/ Virtual Private Network (VPN) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMZ_(computing) Domain Name System - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_DNS COTS wifi+router with third-party firmware - Tomato / dd-wrt / OpenWRT Overview of basic commercial wifi+router security - https://lifehacker.com/how-to-make-your-wifi-router-as-secure-as-possible-1827695547 Wired Network sniffing - http://www.halibut.com/~mark/EtherSniff-v1.0.pdf Wifi security talk Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_LAN Ubiquiti Unifi Networking Gear - https://unifi-sdn.ubnt.com/ 
Rod Hardman VA3ON joins George for part two of the “Workbench in the Field” series. Rod and George discuss portable radio selection and field build projects.
Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ PowerFilm Solar Lightsaver Max - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsaver/lightsaver-max-portable-solar-charger New SharkRF OpenSpot2 Wireless Announced - https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/ Hytera AR482G Handheld down to $209 at HRO - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015987 DMR Registration is Changing - https://www.radioid.net Ham Radio 2.0 Discussion - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2018/06/26/episode-142-radioid-net-updates-with-ve9gln/ AMSAT QRM from Hotspots - https://twitter.com/amsat/status/1034124525011697665 Hans Summer’s QRPLabs - Ultimate3S QRSS/WSPR Transmitter Kit -https://www.qrp-labs.com/ultimate3/u3s.html SOTA Beams WSPRlite - https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/wsprlite-antenna-tester/ Sling pack From 5.11 - https://www.511tactical.com/push-pack.html) Icom IC-7300 Side Panel Handles - https://www.ebay.de/itm/Seitengriffe-fur-die-ICOM-Modellreihe-IC-7300-8600-9700-Gespreizte-Version/263857776249 Palm CW Paddles - http://www.morseexpress.com/palm/ Pignology Programmable Controller “Pigknob” - http://pignology.net/pigknob/ Battery Capacity Calculator - http://www.4sqrp.com/Battery_Capacity/index.php Coax Loss Table - https://www.qsradio.com/coax-and-connector-info.html Full Coax Loss Calculator - http://www.timesmicrowave.com/calculator/ 
This week we are joined by Rob KA2PBT and Evan KD2IZW to talk about building creative solutions to post emergency or disaster communications problems. Rob is engaged with his local high-school and has been working with youth to engage them in hands-on engineering and problem-solving using amateur radio. Evan is a former student who lead a team to design and build a balloon launched cross-band repeater for search and rescue purposes. He presented this project at the 2017 Dayton Youth Forum. He shares with us the components utilized in the repeater and the processes that he went through to design and build a solution. Rob continues to work with students today and he shares with us the most recent project-a portable solar-powered digipeater meant to handle text-based traffic in remote disaster areas with no infrastructure. Along the way, Rob also shares some of his tips on how to get youth interested in amateur radio.
Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Echolink SVXLink - https://www.svxlink.org/ Power Wheels Racing Series - http://www.powerracingseries.org/ Arduino Mega - https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-mega-2560-rev3 IKEA Ekby Shelf Bracket Indoor Antenna Mount - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10136135/ MultiRX on GitHub - https://github.com/pabutusa/multirx ICECast Streaming Media Server - http://icecast.org/ Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network - https://www.arednmesh.org/ 2017 Dayton Youth Forum Balloon Based Repeater for Emergency Applications - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4eaChIjk8E 2018 Dayton Youth Forum Data Network for Emergency Communications - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHHmJ4FJBHM 818 VHF / UHF Radio Modules - www.dorji.com/docs/data/DRA818V.pdf Arduino Due - https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-due Balloon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I45LX0 First Science and Technology Programs - https://www.firstinspires.org/ Emergency Antenna Platform System (pole climbing robot) - http://wc2fd.com/index.php?title=Emergency_Antenna_Platform_System Raspberry Pi TNC - https://tnc-x.com/TNCPi.htm Plans for projects (721st Mechanized Contest Battalion) - http://wc2fd.com/ 
Dr. Jack Mandelman K1VT joins us to talk about being a Ham and living in a neighborhood with an HOA that restricts antenna installations. We will talk about approaches and some equipment that one can use to be active on HF when living with such restrictions. We also touch on the role that transmitting and receiving magnetic loop antennas can play in getting you on the air from within an HOA restricted area. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Field Radio Podcast Ammo Can Repeater Episode - https://fieldradiopodcast.org/FRP10.php Changes to FRS and GMRS Regulations - http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-personal-radio-service-revisions-will-affect-gmrs-frs-cb-other-part-95-devices Light Saver Max Portable Solar Charger - https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsaver/lightsaver-max-portable-solar-charger QSO Today Interview - https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/k1vt BlueDV AMBE Software - https://www.pa7lim.nl/ambepage/ NWDigital ThumbDV AMBE Dongle - http://nwdigitalradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ThumbDV-A.pdf DVMega DV Stock AMBE Dongle - http://www.dvmega.auria.nl/DVstick.html AFEDRI SDR - http://www.afedri-sdr.com/ HDSDR SDR Software - http://www.hdsdr.de/ OTARD - https://www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule Tarheel Antenna Mounts - https://www.tarheelantennas.com/mounts Tarheel Antenna Ground Radial Kit - https://www.tarheelantennas.com/accessories MFJ-2286 BigStick Telescoping Whip Antenna - http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-2286 MFJ-1886 Receiving Loop - https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1886 LZ1AQ Receiving Loop Antenna Amplifier - https://active-antenna.eu/ LZ1AQ - http://www.lz1aq.signacor.com/ RCA Antenna Rotor for Loop Receiving Antennas - https://www.amazon.com/AUDIOVOX-Remote-Antenna-Rotator-VH226F/dp/B008468PWC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1533953076&sr=8-4&keywords=antenna+rotor&dpID=41fgb5C1okL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch RFForb - RemoteHams - http://remotehams.com/ MFJ Window Antenna Feedthrough - http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Categories.php?sub=1&ref=99 
Get geared up for field operating and setting up your field workbench with John Jacobs W7DBO from the Field Radio Podcast. In segment 1, John outlines his method for organizing and planning your field radio adventures. In segment 2 we list essential tools, parts, and test gear you need for light weight trail ops and full scale Field Day deployments. We wrap up the show with an introduction to the Powerfilm Lightsaver MAX portable battery and solar panel.
Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2018” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ John Jacobs W7DBO Field Radio Podcast Comms To Go Field Radio Podcast on YouTube Segment 1 - Plan your Event Mission First Gear Second Identify what you want to accomplish and select gear to match What is your goal?
Field Expediency Doing work in advance selecting gear to maximize time on air versus time setting up / breaking down Field Tested Gear: Load out in living room, then load out in back yard, then load out in local park, then once gear is tested, attempt the big trip. Field test in your driveway or at the park first. Personal prep / Safety First: Personal Emergency Preparations, travel itinerary, weather observations, red flag warnings. 4 Goals:
Gear Must Be:
Segment 2 - Field Workbench Light weight radio events – SOTA, travel, casual operating, emergency prep Have a common simplex frequency Review the wilderness protocol Simplex frequencies:
Big radio events – Field Day, Contesting, Public service events TIP: Get a good cheap tool kit at Home Depot – HDX tool set $20. TIP: Get a bunch of cheap tools at Harbor Freight for the club. Goals
PowerFilm Solar Lightsaver MAX Portable battery and flexible solar panel
Cables Included:
Runs the KX2 fine. No charge controller noise detected on initial trial. |
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