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Tribute to KG6HQD Jerry Hildeman

In this long overdue episode, several hams share about Jerry Hildeman, KG6HQD (Silent Key). Jerry was a huge influence in many people's lives through his work as a police officer, his superb videos about Summits on the Air and his indomitable spirit of getting outdoors and "just doing it". He passed in late September after a long battle with brain cancer. A few years before that he stepped back to focus on other creative endeavors, and as news of the cancer came he went straight to God and family and made the most with those most important to him.

We can only hope to be as brave, amazing, strong, and impactful as he was.

Links:

KG6HQD Jerry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KG6HQDJerrySOTA

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KD9OLN Life At Terminal Velocity

Today I am talking with Carlos KD9OLN, also known as LifeAtTerminalVelocity on YouTube. Carlos has made many appearances on various ham YouTuber livestreams and does what many would argue is the most extreme form of making contacts: While falling from the sky at 125 miles per hour. He's not the first to do this, but he's the one I know. Let's get to know him.

Links:

LifeAtTerminalVelocity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeAtTerminalVelocity

Life@TerminalVelocity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifeattv

Carlos' Website: https://kd9oln.com

Buy Carlos a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KD9OLN

Carlos Felix Ortiz / KD9OLN Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kd9oln

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KN4YCD FEPLabs Radio

Today I am with Jim Perry KN4YCD, also known as FEPLabs Radio on YouTube. Jim is a IT and computer security nerd who is a co-host of Coffee and Ham Radios. He has made many appearances on various livestreams showing his knowledge on oscilloscopes, antenna building, digital modes, and is helping build a multi-mode digital reflector.

Links:

FEPLabs Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FEPLabsRadio

Jim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJimPerry

Coffee & Ham Radios: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoffeeandHamRadios

CAHR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ham_coffee

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Encrypted Comms with The Tech Prepper

Today we welcome back Gaston KT1RUN, most known online as The Tech Prepper. It's going to be a little bit different of an episode as we discuss ham adjacent topics like emergency communications, SHTF, tactical gear, and thoughts on communications under hostile airwaves.

Links:

The Tech Prepper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechPrepper

TTP's main website: https://www.thetechprepper.com/

The Tech Prepper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechprepper1

Support The Tech Prepper via BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thetechprepper

The Tech Prepper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetechprepper/

Armaloq Mobile Radio pack frames: https://www.armoloq.com/

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NJ7V: Red Summit RF, The Sequel

In this episode I am rejoined by Charlie, NJ7V. Charlie was my first ever Hamdom Thoughts interview guest in 2020. He is also known as Red Summit RF on YouTube, where he hosts the All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ), various gear tests, and Summits on the Air adventures. He is well known for his tireless scaling of elevations, a Morse code master, and even got his wife involved in radio adventures and she's activating peaks as well.

Links:

Red Summit RF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedSummitRF

Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NJ7V_

The BaMaTech TP III paddle: https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/bamakey-tp-iii-twin-paddle-key-rot.html?language=en

Stainless Steel Unbranded paddle: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/353762265820

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N6ARA Ara, Tiny Paddler

In episode 60, I am with Ara, N6ARA. Ara is known in the Summits on the Air world, and has made some cool gear operating that we'll be talking about. He's also a hardware and software nerd and has stories about high altitude balloon experiments.

Links:

Ara's website for his Tiny Paddle: https://n6ara.com

Ara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkorobotics

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Liberty Cave WS7PB Rick

Today I meet with Rick, WS7PB "Papa Bear". Rick is a prepper, retired from law enforcement, and a life long mariner. He says that radios used to be for work, but now they are fun. He can be found online at various livestream chats and an active member of TOADs discord. Let's get to know more about this cool ham today, on episode 59.

Links:

Liberty Cave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Siskiyous6

Rick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Siskiyous6

The convention in the Pacific Northwest where you might see us in 2022: https://www.seapac.org/

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Aname of Wild Cascadia Radio

In today's episode we get to talk with Aname, also known on YouTube as Wild Cascadia Radio. Aname is a pretty active in the ham radio community, constantly encouraging and participating in the conversations. She hails from the pacific northwest and is an avid tinkerer. Let's get to know her more today, on Episode 58.

Links

Wild Cascadia Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2oZW0uivXxmWB4Xs1R-Wg

Aname on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoboErotica

Mike Richards will flash a Raspberry Pi for you: Http://g4wnc.com mike@g4wnc.com

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N7KOM Tim, Volcano Glissader

In today's episode we welcome N7KOM Tim, also known on YouTube as Upsection N7KOM. Tim is active with ham radio on the peaks, ascending snow-capped volcanoes to talk with people all over the country. Tim likes to share his adventures and has lots of experience with portable radio outdoors. Let's get to know him more today, on Episode 57.

Links:

Upsection N7KOM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UpsectionN7KOM

The video that kicked it off for N7KOM, by Red Summit RF: https://youtu.be/CEKjt0-0F0s

Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsherrygeo

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Excerpts from Pacificon 2021

In the midst of having lots of ham fun at the West Coast division ARRL annual ham convention called Pacificon, I remembered at some points to switch on the recorder and capture a few talks. Here I comment and share those clips. We hear Gordon West WB6NOA at Breakfast with Gordo, faster-than-packet Winlink speeds used by Walnut Creek CERT, and a bit of WWII history from Lee WA6IRL.

Links:

Pacificon 2021: http://pacificon.org

Gordon West Radio School: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com

Walnut Creek CERT: https://www.walnut-creek.org/departments/public-safety/emergency-preparedness/cert-community-emergency-response-teams

VARA FM: https://rosmodem.wordpress.com/

Winlink: https://www.winlink.org

CalQRP forums: https://groups.io/g/CalQRP

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KI6NAZ Josh Talks Shop

We welcome back Josh KI6NAZ of Ham Radio Crash Course in this special sequel interview where the questions are somewhat unplanned, and the tangents take interesting turns. Josh talks about his thoughts on entertainment, workflow, focus in producing, privacy, and life as a ham radio celebrity on YouTube.

Links:

Ham Radio Crash Course on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse

Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi/

Ham Radio Crash Course on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1529154683867342/

Ham Radio Crash Course on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiocrashcourse/

HRCC Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWNXQpj

HRCC digital voice: https://hrcc.link

Get your HRCC merch on HamTactical: https://hamtactical.com/

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KD9NJJ Scout75, Get Out and Practice

In this episode, we talk with Shane KD9NJJ, also known as Scout75 online. Scout75 is a friendly presence on many ham stream livechats, and has a few stories and good advice on operating portable. We talk about how he stumbled into ham radio, got inspired by a SOTA ham, and braves the Northern Wisconsin weather to train and practice in his craft.

Links:

Scout75 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQP0R5hTdP-n0yUr8yBU0vg

Scout75 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kd9Njj

Discord: https://discord.gg/BKC5cGqD

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What's Going On with AD6DM?

In this episode, I anticipate people will hit the "Next Podcast" button as I talk solo about what's been going on with Hamdom Thoughts and with AD6DM Dennis. Life happens, but in the midst of it, as long as I'm healthy, I'm going to play with different aspects of #HamRadio. For those who persevere through this monologue, thank you for your continued listening and for your support. I hope to line up great discussions in the near future!

Links:

The Mobilinkd TNC3: https://store.mobilinkd.com/products/mobilinkd-tnc3

The inexpensive Lenovo M8 Tablet: https://amzn.to/3huk7F6

How to Create a Multi-Mode XLX Reflector: https://bit.ly/how2xlx

AD6DM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ad6dm

AD6DM DenCo™ Batts: https://denco.ad6dm.net/batts/

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Radio Runner, ZL4RA Chris

We're talking today with Chris ZL4RA, also known as Radio Runner on YouTube. Chris has some intense Summits on the Air videos, and frequently crashes various YouTube livestreams. We talk about his life in New Zealand, the ham radio licensing process there, and his attitude toward hikes and mountaineering preparation.

Links:

Radio Runner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHCTGeSGqt1r76DvVJH_ww

Radio Runner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisrio

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Tank Radio! KG5AHJ Frank

Today we have Frank KG5AHJ, also known as Tank Radio. You will know Tank from his animated intros on various livestreams and YouTube videos. Frank spent a while helping out Ham Radio 2.0 Jason with his channel, being a reliable and loyal friend working in the background. But lately, he's busting out on the scene with his own content.

Tank Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGPsE7FszSGOQPfwRcDjoA

Frank on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KG5AHJ

Tank Radio merch: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-short-sleeve-t-shirt-special-order

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K8MRD Mike Goes Full YouTube

Mike has had some recent pivots in life and I'm sure people have questions about what happened, where he's headed, and what he plans to do. Let's find out some of that today, on Episode 50.

Links:

K8MRD Radio Stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/K8MRDRADIOSTUFF

K8MRD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff

One of K8MRD's Amazon Affiliate Links (small commission given to Mike for anything you buy): https://amzn.to/30fszPD

K8MRD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/k8mrd

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KO4AFL Steve, Remote Volunteer Examiner

Steve is a regular on the YouTube streams and livechats, and is also known for being a Volunteer Examiner for the Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group, helping many people become new hams via online testing. He's an OG for the Ham Radio Clubhouse and active with Parks on the Air (POTA).

Links:

Steve KO4AFL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ko4afl

The Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse

GLAARG: https://glaarg.org/

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KD2FMW Dan, Beersnack in the Clubhouse

Today I get to talk with Dan KD2FMW, also best known as Beersnack. Dan likes to make things work on the technical side by providing the know-how and programming skill for things such as setting up digital for radios, and programming the back-end of the FT8Off contest. You can also see him busting up often during the hilarity of Ham Radio Clubhouse. Let's get to know more about Beersnack.

Links:

KD2FMW Dan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L7CeXEg6uVJAYfnsxPC8w

Dan Burak KD2FM2 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beersnack83

Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse

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VA3SDO Dan, What is an Elmer?

On today's episode I'm talking to my first ever Canadian guest: VA3SDO Dan, also known as the man behind We Build, We Learn on YouTube. Dan is a co-founder of the Ham Radio Clubhouse on YouTube, and also an OG of the discord server that started the Clubhouse. In this thought-provoking discussion he turns the interview around at several points and asks me my perspective to my questions.

Links:

The Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse

We Build, We Learn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNcOZ7LUBddxjB0wGMYGcBw

Dan VA3SDO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/va3sdo

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WJ6F Craig, Pragmatic Doomsday Prepper

Today I'm talking with Craig WJ6F. Craig runs the YouTube channel WJ6F Radio, where he does overviews and how-to's of ham radio gear. He also started a online group called Doomsday Prepper Forums. I'm interested in talking with him today about his take on operating and prepping, on Episode 46.

Links:

WJ6F Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WJ6FRadio

Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoomsdayPreppr

WJ6F Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wj6f_radio/

Doomsday Prepper Forums: https://www.doomsdayprepperforums.com/

Alpha Antenna: https://alphaantenna.com/

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W1FYG Don, Smoke Signals RF

Today I'm talking with Don W1FYG. Don likes operating Parks on the Air, and discusses everything ham radio. On his YouTube channel, Smoke Signals RF, he shares tips on operating from the shack or in the field, different communications modes, POTA activations, and of course, food and cigars.

Links:

Smoke Signals RF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SmokeSignalsRF

Don W1FYG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmokeSignalsRF

Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse

Don's local ham radio club: http://www.shorelinearc.org/

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K5QBF Shane, This Side of the Radio

K5QBF Shane is an active amateur radio operator who is the man behind the channel This Side of The Radio on YouTube. He does Parks on the Air, and has gear reviews on his channel. Shane also co-hosts the Ham Radio Clubhouse live streams. We talk about Discord, zero noise floor, and why start a channel?

Links:

This Side of the Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyN5aa-M6ev-24lhSZTwew

Shane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/K5QBF

Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6MNpsWOXsI68Kbptm9r2Zw

Joe Brett's (a.k.a. Bro Jett's) merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/k5yvy/all

K5YVY's Discord Server: https://discord.gg/8H8un2wygc

Short Circuited Brewers: https://www.youtube.com/user/SCBTELEVISON

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Kudos from Livestreams (Bonus Episode)

Some excerpts from Coffee and Ham Radio livestream (via K5ATA Goodgame) and the Ham Radio Clubhouse livestreams, where kind words were shared about the Hamdom Thoughts Podcast. Thank you all for listening!

Links:

Goodgame Ham Radio & Outdoors episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ko_iGbRyg

Coffee and Ham Radio: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Coffee+and+Ham+Radio

Ham Radio Clubhouse Ham it Forward! episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhwCucUzim8

K8MRD Radio Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjETc3psT6i7B5z6S1Y3ojQ

TheSmokinApe: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokinApe

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K5YVY Joe Brett, Casual Contester

Today I get to talk to K5YVY, Joe Brett. Joe is a weather chaser and likes to share his contesting on live streams. He is also part of several group ham radio discussions on YouTube, including the new Ham Radio Clubhouse. We talk about getting started in amateur radio, shack building, "small" 40 foot towers, and the money sinkhole (or not!) that is ham radio.

Links:

K5YVY Amateur Radio Station on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qq--bOgSHn442vvenO0xg

K5YVY Brett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thek5yvy

Coffee and Ham Radios - The Cut: https://youtu.be/N53Hg-SAa8c

Coffee and Ham Radios - Hamfests (feat. K5YVY Joe Brett): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-V9WyvKYX4

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W9FFF Sean, Ham Radio Dude

We meet Sean, also known as the Ham Radio Dude. HRD as we call him is an active YouTuber, and does streams, product and gear reviews, and operation on his YouTube channel. He's also part of Ham Radio 2.0's YouTuber's Bunch. We get into his home-built antenna, his shack and portable ops, and I find out what Allstar is all about.

Links:

HAM RADIO DUDE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCS3bLYRlUQmN1xLZCoidKw

Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDude

http://crkits.com/ for the d4d FT8 Transciever

Stephen Payne - Homemade DX Commander 3D Printed Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMbJzvLesMc&t=542s

Links to the 3d Printed Parts - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11FOldvSd5omd5JlzDgr2sgGWEG4G4qRD

Allstar SHARI Nodes: https://hamprojects.info/shari/

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WA6L Doug: Amateur Antenna

Today I'm talking with Doug WA6L. Doug is a CWOPS beginner class advisor and an avid tinkerer. He likes to build radio kits, and is active on various ham radio modes including DStar, AREDN, and CW. He's also a bit of a QRP nut. We banter about tech of ham radio, antennas, and digital voice.

Links:

Doug's website: https://dougfredericks.net/

WA6L on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougWA6L

The Begali HST: http://www.i2rtf.com/hst-mark-iii.html

CWOps: https://cwops.org/

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Jerry

An update about Jerry KG6HQD. Please give it a listen to know more about what Jerry is going through.

Links:

Meal Train to help show support for Jerry & family: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/wkq867/donate/

KG6HQD Jerry's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ

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KH2SR Jim of Quirky QRP

I'm joined by Jim, KH2SR, in Ripon California. Jim likes to invent things for ham radio, and makes them available to the public. Some of his notable early creations include a CW transmitter keychain, and a slinky-like antenna. A self-taught engineer, Jim tries to share his brainstorms with hams to help them operate on the go.

Links:

QuirkyQRP Ham Radio Products on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHamRadios

James Hannibal KH2SR on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShootAnyAngle

QuirkyQRP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuirkyQRP

QuirkyQRP product reviews: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quirky+qrp

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K6ABJ Aaron, CERT Comms Lead

In episode 37, I talk with K6ABJ Aaron, an active ham who is a comms lead for his local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). In all the episodes so far, I have not really focused with someone who is a leader for non-ham volunteer emergency response teams. Get his interesting perspective in light of the fires and emergency prep he's seen.

Links:

FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program: https://www.ready.gov/cert

El Dorado County Neighborhood Radio Watch: http://edcarc.net/index.php/neighborhood-radio-watch/what-is-neighborhood-radio-watch

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21st Century Life

In today's brief episode I share a past prediction of our 21st century life by Walter Kronkite, mention some cool new ham radio producers in the YouTube arena, and talk about the consensus around solar cycle 25. I also pose a question to the listeners.

Links:

Kronkite's prediction clip: https://youtu.be/V6DSu3IfRlo

Dan KD2FMW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L7CeXEg6uVJAYfnsxPC8w

This Side of the Radio K5QBF Shane on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisSideoftheRadio

K5YVY Amateur Radio Station YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/K5YVYAmateurRadioStation

Don Gibbs KK4QAM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1_qCiq5x8Jht6-STc5wxQ

Cycle 25 T-Shirt: https://www.arrl.org/shop/Cycle-25-Shirt/

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Can't Find a Radio Club?

In this episode, I talk a little bit about surrounding yourself interactively with other hams, and finding good clubs-- probably virtual ones are the best. I also drop in on a few friends by phone, and give them a ring unexpectedly and put them on the spot with a question or two. Being part of a club is super easy these days, but the harder part is finding one that fits your style.

Links:

KK4QAM Don's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1_qCiq5x8Jht6-STc5wxQ

KE6MT Rex's blog: https://www.ke6mt.us/

AI6XG Dan's site: https://www.ai6xg.com/

Contact me on Twitter or via email on QRZ if you're interested in checking out JerryNet™.

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APDZ and the Battmen

Let's hear about the best portable power for ham radio! I piggyback on the 2/28 All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ) YouTube livestream with Charlie NJ7V, Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Mike K8MRD with extended pre- and post-recordings. A great introductory discussion about batteries and portable operations. Lots of info about how to size and build for your ham gear.

Links:

The livestream APDZ #13 episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P-DHYUg9a4Q

K8MRD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/k8mrd

Charlie NJ7V on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NJ7V_

Dan KC7MSU on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kc7Msu

Brian W7JET on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBW7JET

Battery build components and costs list: https://ad6dm.net/log/2020/03/battery-components-list/

The AD6DM DenCo™ Batts website: https://denco.ad6dm.net/batts/

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KC7MSU Dan - Portable Ham

Episode 33: KC7MSU Dan likes Summits on the Air, and just as well because there are a lot of great peaks in Arizona. He's the co-host of the YouTube series All Portable Discussion Zone, and has been a previous guest on one of our Round Table episodes. We hear some of Dan's ham story, discuss some benefits of offgrid power and solar, and thoughts on building momentum in this hobby.

Links:

All Portable Discussion Zone YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedSummitRF/videos?view=2&sort=dd&live_view=503&shelf_id=2

Dan KC7MSU on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kc7Msu

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Paying It Forward in Ham Radio

Thoughts on generosity and how it is sometimes at odds with self-reliance and independence in our ham radio preparedness mindset. I refer to the Radical Generosity video by Amalya (Ami) Campbell, and discuss happiness, some essential aspects of ham radio, and ways we can express sharing and thanks to the community. I welcome your comments via Anchor Message!

Links:

Ami Campbell's "Radical Generosity is a Way of Living, Not an Act of Giving" talk: https://youtu.be/0-tWiTvwv14.

Some comments:

The concept of "paying it forward" seems to be alive and well in ham radio. Wherever I can, I try to do my best to live up to that, as well... It feels essential. But in the sense that it is part of the essence of ham radio. - Rex KE6MT I have found the community is incredibly helpful and hams have gone out of their way to assist newbies like myself, both down US way and up here in the north. Quite admirable! - Patrick VE7PJG If we were all selfish bastards I'd have quit long ago. Most people gravitate to generosity. Imagine what it would be like on the radio if everybody was looking out for #1. Generosity is one of the things that breathes life into the hobby! - Charlie NJ7V When I was starting out in electronics/ham radio there was a ham a few doors down that always helped me. I tried not to bug him too much. - Dan AI6XG

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T.O. Crossover with KM9G Steve

We're doing it live! I guest on the YouTube channel Temporarily Offline - Ham Nuggets where I get to talk to and get grilled by KM9G Steve in Wisconsin. Steve runs a very active YouTube channel about vintage electronics and ham radio, and is the organizer of Monday Night Ham Radio and Thursday Night Ham Radio. In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of batteries and soldering, as well as having too much stuff.

Links:

Ham Nuggets Livestream Episode: https://youtu.be/1txqIN6sZ98

Temporarily Offline on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCai-PmK8xOBOunwi6MoBgwQ

Astro Leah on YouTube (KM9G Steve's daughter): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmr0XxVPxsf9ZBcnjNKfqQ

Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiloMike9Golf

DenCo Batteries: https://denco.ad6dm.net/batts/

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Active Contester AA0Z Kyle

We talk with a very cool ham radio operator: AA0Z Kyle. Kyle is a chairperson for his local St. Louis ham club and has a comprehensive YouTube channel, where he not only talks about ham radio, but contesting, how-to's, gear, POTA, and field operations. Kyle is very active in the community, helping organize and gather hams from all over the region and the world.

Links:

Kyle AA0Z's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClX--0FpKY48h4cAXFPOWQQ

Kyle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyleaa0z/

St. Louis & Suburban Winterfest: https://winterfest.slsrc.org/

NodeRED: https://nodered.org/

NodeRed-Hamradio Groups.io: https://groups.io/g/nodered-hamradio

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TangoOscarMike N3WS

In today's episode #29, we talk with N3WS Tom. Tom hails from the East Coast and does QRP portable operation out in some seemingly extreme weather these days. He has a YouTube channel called Tango Oscar Mike N3WS, where he discusses his hiking trips to activate POTA, gear reviews, and ham operation. We discuss the overlap of prepping with ham radio.

Links:

TangoOscarMike - N3WS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCex-jLJaoDKw5wXSwSNHyyA

Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangooscarmike73/

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Round Robin Part II

Hamdom Thoughts goes group round-robin again where we answer some hypothetical radio- and prep-related personal questions, including power outage panic, what we'd design as a dream radio, and something we'd like to do again if we had the chance. Returning guests KE6MT Rex, NJ7V Charlie ("Red"), and new guests K8TSG Jason, and KC7MSU Dan.

Links

K8TSG Hammock Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thatsiebguy

Rex Vokey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/multiblex

Red Summit RF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg

KC7MSU on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kc7Msu

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KT1RUN The Tech Prepper

In today's episode, we get to talk to Gaston, callsign KT1RUN. Gaston is known as The Tech Prepper on YouTube, where he not only talks about ham radio, but all topics related to preparedness. My kinda ham. We get into his ham software project, grid down stories, testing evac, and Winter Field Day.

Links:

The Tech Prepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetechprepper/

The Tech Prepper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacth3foPsjqgV4wW4kuDDw

TheTechPrepper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechprepper1

Website: https://www.thetechprepper.com

Pet Go Bags: https://youtu.be/R4xgO66VI1Q

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What are Your Ham Radio Goals?

This episode is just me, AD6DM Dennis, talking about my 2020 goals checklist and how they turned out, as well as some thing I want to do in 2021. What do you want to do in 2021 with amateur radio? What rigs do you want to use, things you want to build, contacts you want to make, contests you want to compete in, preparedness exercises and actions you want to execute? Share them by sending a message to Hamdom Thoughts.

Links:

The DenCo Batteries fake company website: https://denco.ad6dm.net/batts/

KK6USY Chuck's massive tower video: https://youtu.be/avJX6xso5us

W5KV's tower climb: https://youtu.be/IafGqCiGy9I

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Get the Scoop from Ham Radio 2.0

Today we get to talk to one of the longest running YouTube hams that I know of, KC5HWB Jason, more popularly known as Ham Radio 2.0. Jason talks about anything that is new in amateur radio, and his reviews and discussions really do cover the gamut of ham radio topics. He also started the ham radio YouTube group The YouTuber's Bunch, and has helped many hams get their message out there, including this podcast.

Links:

Ham Radio 2.0 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kc5hwb

Ham Radio 2.0 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamradio2dot0

Jason's website: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/

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Meet TheSmokinApe

Meet TheSmokinApe, a YouTuber who releases many helpful videos about many different aspects of ham radio and building, prepping, and EDC. The Smokin Ape has been around for years, and while he says he posts videos of things that are of interest to him, we find they are interesting to many of us viewers as well.

Links

TheSmokinApe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokinApe

TheSmokinApe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSmokinApe

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The Round-Robin Episode

Hamdom Thoughts is joined with K5ATA Steve, AA6XA Jeff, and AI6XG Dan where answer some hypothetical radio-related personal questions, including what keeps the hobby interesting and what would you do with a million dollars for ham radio? A special episode to banter and share ideas.

Links

Goodgame Ham Radio and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeo_lBRLoYmIxjOGtOr0nKw

Dan's site: www.AI6XG.com

AA6XA's website The Long Green Tunnel: https://longgreentunnel.blogspot.com/

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How We Stayed Connected in the 1900's

Radio was the lifeline of many in the early- to mid-1900's. In this short episode we hear some examples of radio and possibly feel the impact of what it was like to be glued to a speaker during huge world events.

Links

Some Old World Radio files: https://www.oldradioworld.com/

American Historic Speeches, top 100: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesbydecade.html

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Warning: It's K6UDA Bob 😁

K6UDA Bob is a not-too-serious but funny and fun to watch personality on YouTube. His channel is K6UDA Radio - The Ham Radio Show Your Mother Warned You About. Bob livestreams, talks about cool ham radio gear, and often shows contesting and operation.. Join us we talk about off-topic things like why he's leaving California, 2nd Amendment rights, and striving for a more cinematic YouTube series.

Links:

K6UDA Radio YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bondobob

Bob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/K6UDA_Radio

Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_s3films/

Bob's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/K6UDARadio/

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W5KV Johnny - Signal Search

Johnny is a down-to-earth radio operator and creator of the YouTube channel Signal Search, one of my favorites. I knew him from his various gear reviews in the past, but more recently he's taken us on his journey toward building a completely new ham shack and erecting an antenna tower. He talks with us about experiences in the military, why he left YouTube for a while, his return, and what's in coming up in the future.

Links:

Johnny W5KV's YouTube channel Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalSearchW5KV/

Johnny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnnyw5kv

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AA6XA Jeff the SOTA Scribe

Jeff, callsign AA6XA is an EE hailing from the SF Bay Area. He likes getting out there with a radio and writing about it. As one of the more active Summits on the Air hams in the area, if you look up peaks in the California area or Sierras, you'll probably find a trip report written by him. Jeff has traveled worldwide, and attributes his 400+ peak activations to "being young and single". With that, we hear about his weekly adventures from gear to documentation.

Links:

Jeff AA6XA's website: https://longgreentunnel.blogspot.com

Jeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aa6xa.radio/

Jeff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/aa6xa1

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OH8STN Julian - Survival Tech Nord

Julian OH8STN is an expat who is very familiar with outdoor operation, and is well known for his deeply researched and well documented offgrid battery and solar builds with an emphasis on emergency communications. Julian's YouTube videos were some of the early ones I discovered that helped me on a journey toward building my own ham radio power solutions.

Links:

OH8STN Ham Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalTechEU

Julian's Blog: http://oh8stn.org/

Julian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OH8STN

Julian's Patreon where you can have discussions and see previews: https://www.patreon.com/OH8STN

Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh8stn/

Julian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OH8STN/

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WG0AT Steve and his Pack Goats

Steve WGØAT takes the idea of SOTA mountain goat to a whole new level, especially since his hikes often involve actual goats. Steve was an active Search and Rescue volunteer, a retired graphic designer, currently an outdoor adventurer, master CW operator, and an inspiration to hams all over the world with his operating activity and keen handcrafted radio gear.

Links:

The Elk Bone Paddle: http://youtu.be/jt4xUP-lwtM

Typical SOTA Adventure: http://youtu.be/yUkM1uvWpxg

Steve WG0AT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wg0at

Steve's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/goathiker

Steve's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/steve_wgoat/

Steve's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/steve.wgoat/

Ten Essentials to Pack: https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

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K8MRD Mike: Conjurer of Pileups

Mike was one of the first YouTubers I found online doing videos about ham radio. He's got a sweet radio voice, and can run a pileup like nobody's business. Since he's started, he's been finding creative ways to pay it forward in ham radio, but most of all we enjoy his fun-loving outdoor POTA activations.

Links:

K8MRD Radio Stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/K8MRDRADIOSTUFF/

Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/k8mrd

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KI6NAZ Josh and Ham Radio Crash Course

KI6NAZ, Josh Nass, also known as Hoshnasi, is one of the most prolific ham radio online personalities, producing weekly livestreams, countless other videos, a podcast, and a newsletter. He's a thought leader in normalizing this hobby, and has introduced thousands of people to the world of ham radio.

Links:

Ham Radio Crash Course (HRCC) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Hoshnasi

Josh KI6NAZ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoshnasi

Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoshnasi/

HRCC all the info: https://hrcc.link/

HRCC Podcast: https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/

Facebook: https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ

Get some HRCC Merch: https://hamtactical.com/

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Youth Ambassador N0SSC Sterling

Sterling N0SSC is a force in helping the younger generation build skills and foster friendships in ham radio. He wants to make ham radio a fun and worthwhile experience for young people worldwide. By day he works in RF Engineering, and all other times he's publicizing STEM initiatives and connecting hams through his videos and articles online. In this episode we hear about what he's accomplished and his creative plans for keeping ham radio relevant and alive.

Links:

Sterling N0SSC's website: https://n0ssc.com/

Sterling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/N0SSC

Youth on the Air (YOTA) Americas: https://youthontheair.org

Young Amateurs Radio Club: https://yarc.world/about/

Illinois Young Hams Club: http://ilyh.org/

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CWOps Instructor NN7M Ryan

Forget perfection and just operate! Ryan NN7M indirectly challenged me with his aptitude for CW in our shared CW Academy Level 2 class back in 2018. He is into SOTA, and managed to convince his whole family to get licensed as ham radio operators. Now he's paying it forward by being an instructor for CWOps, and runs an APRS digipeater for the West Seattle area. Peer pressure in learning CW is a good thing.

Links:

Ryan NN7M's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanNN7M

CWOps CW Academy: https://cwops.org/cw-academy/

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Banished from a Peak with AI6XG Dan

Dan AI6XG used to examine electronics at the sub-micron level. He's big into the DIY and Maker realm, and designs a lot of his own ham shack gear. We talk about his beginnings, how he feels about trespassing for SOTA, and operating remotely from anywhere in the world.

Links:

Dan AI6XG's website: https://www.ai6xg.com

Dan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AI6XG1

Dan's Big Clock design: https://www.ai6xg.com/post/big-font-clock-relieve-for-old-eyes

Our joint activation video of W6/NC-343 Wragg Ridge: https://youtu.be/bkUUWyhsI4k

Photos of Dan's remote station can be seen on his QRZ page: https://www.qrz.com/lookup/ai6xg

Re-trace your hiking path with Relive App: https://www.relive.cc

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World Ham Shack: KB1HQS Stuart

Stuart KB1HQS treks the mountains of Maine in his quest for SOTA Mountain Goat. He is the author of the book Portable Operating for Amateur Radio, published by the ARRL. In this episode, he talks about his beginnings, his favorite modes and gear, his Summits on the Air journeys all around the country, as well as his thoughts on satellite communicators and Search and Rescue.

Links:

Stuart KB1HQS's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/KB1HQS

Stuart's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KB1HQS

Stuart's website: https://kb1hqs.com/

Portable Operating for Amateur Radio book: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Operating-Amateur-Stuart-Thomas/dp/1625950802/

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Dishing out Pi with KM4ACK Jason

Jason KM4ACK is a self-made linux hacker. He likes sharing his learnings on YouTube and has helped countless hams operate in the field with one of the smallest cheapest computers available: The Raspberry Pi. He's favors digital modes and QRO field stations. Let's learn how he came to create the Build-a-Pi script, what got him started in portable and EMCOMM operations, and POTA.

Links:

Jason KM4ACK's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jasonoleham

KM4ACK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/km4ack

KM4ACK's source code on Github: https://github.com/km4ack

Version 3 Build-a-Pi video: https://youtu.be/l4M9VVqGxoc

KM4ACK's favorite antenna: https://tn07.com/imd-109-go-anywhere-antenna

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K6ARK Adam's Ever-Smaller Inventions

Adam K6ARK creates amazing things. His design engineering background led to some serious coveted antennas and complete tiny transceivers, many of which can fit in your pocket and only weigh several grams. A veteran Search and Rescue volunteer, Adam lends some great advice on failing forward and facing your fears. He also entertains my gear geekery questions, shares some stories, and talks about how he got started as an electronics creator.

Links:

Adam's YouTube Channel "K6ARK Portable Radio": https://www.youtube.com/user/Vector511c

Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/akimmerly

Recommended book: The High Sierra - Peaks, Passes, Trails: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898869714/

Adam's End-Fed Random Wire BNC Transformer "Magic Antenna" video: https://youtu.be/kSQzUETRMlk

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Power Sloth Chaser K0EAP Eric

Eric K0EAP takes on ham radio operation like he does running a marathon. Consistent operation and breaking pile-ups with QRP, Eric shares his experiences on the chasing side of SOTA, POTA, DX, and general CQ. You'll find him doing Lunchtime on the Air (LTOTA) and hanging out in the CW portion of the bands. K0EAP is very humble but has done much to keep ham radio alive, dit by dit.

Links:

Eric K0EAP's Twitter where he talks to people often: https://twitter.com/KD0FZT

Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpMAIrRvswb_7nvCblawgA

CWOps CW Academy: https://cwops.org/

AD6DM's banned peak Wragg Ridge (now classified private property): https://youtu.be/bkUUWyhsI4k

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W6RIP Kicks SOTA Butt and Saves Lives

Kevin W6RIP talks about how his YouTube channel came to be, the difficult and often untouched peaks of the SOTA W6 Southern Sierra Region, and his thoughts when he found himself in a precarious SOTA situation. He also shares how he got into the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team, and the things he learned about activating summits in retrospect. This badass ham was an early inspiration for AD6DM.

Rock, Radio Videos, Chilis & Cheladas: KG5OCW Greg

The TechGearJunkie joins Hamdom Thoughts Podcast to talk about his many (Squirrel!) endeavors, post-operation food & beverage of choice, and how he's become a YouTuber. We take a brief departure from ham radio to hear some of his great music, and we banter about the creative process.

Links:

Greg (TechGearJunkie) KG5OCW's fantastic music: https://soundcloud.com/gmbeatnik

Greg's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/TechGearJunkie

Greg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechGearJunkie

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Satellites, JerryNet, & BBS's with KK4QAM Don

Don KK4QAM is building an automated satellite tracking system, from microcontroller boards and 3D printed parts, to the antennas used to transmit and receive with amateur satellites. He's one of the original JerryNet members and we talk a bit about those beginnings. Don also built a HF radio BBS system that spans the southeast part of the country. An active builder, Don has helped me in many of my own ham hardware and software projects.

Links mentioned in this podcast:

KK4QAM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonGibbs2

Making a multi-mode digital voice reflector: https://bit.ly/how2xlx

Autonomous Satellite Tracker project: http://www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham/AST/

3D design tool Don initially used: https://www.onshape.com/

Don's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1_qCiq5x8Jht6-STc5wxQ

KG6HQD Jerry's SOTA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ

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KE6MT Rex, SOTA W6 Association Mgr

Managing a whole state's peaks for Summits on the Air, and hacking code: Rex KE6MT talks about some of his mountain-topping hikes, his tools, inventing a meter with Arduino, and muddy trail running with ham gear. We also talk a bit about my first SOTA activation, which he unknowingly took me on.

Rex's website: https://www.ke6mt.us

Rex's battery meter code: https://github.com/rexington/readvoltage

Rex's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/multiblex

A video of our joint activation: https://youtu.be/0puPiyyyN3M

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NJ7V Charlie, SOTA Double Mtn Goat

A talk with Charlie NJ7V, a Summits on the Air (SOTA) 2x Mountain Goat award winner and profuse YouTuber (creator of Red Summit RF videos). Learn more about Charlie's journey to SOTA, how to get involved, how to stay safe, and other things in this extreme aspect of amateur radio.

Charlie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/RedSummitRF.

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Hamdom Thoughts Introduction

Here I just ramble a bit about starting this ham radio related podcast. Hopefully more to come soon!

For an intro on what is ham radio, please check out the Ham Radio Crash Course on YouTube: https://bit.ly/HRCCIntro.

AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts

By AD6DM Dennis

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