Essex Ham Amateur Radio Podcast

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Essex Ham promotes the hobby of amateur radio in Essex. Our team is often out and about in England looking at the various different aspects of the ham radio hobby, and we release occasional video and audio recordings featuring some of the things that we have discovered in our travels. The audio and video that we release are not podcasts in the traditional sense, but this feed is here for those looking to get our latest content automatically. Follow our media feed to get latest updates from the Essex Ham team in the UK. More at https://www.essexham.co.uk read less
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UK Ham Radio Podcasts Overview (Audio)
17-06-2021
UK Ham Radio Podcasts Overview (Audio)
In this short video, we look at two of the audio podcasts dedicated to ham radio in the UK, and announce details of a new Ham News UK podcast, produced by Essex Ham. For details and a podcast list, go to www.sxham.uk/pods

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UK Ham Radio Podcasts Overview (Audio)
17-06-2021
UK Ham Radio Podcasts Overview (Audio)
In this short video, we look at two of the audio podcasts dedicated to ham radio in the UK, and announce details of a new Ham News UK podcast, produced by Essex Ham. For details and a podcast list, go to www.sxham.uk/pods
EMF Ofcom Licence Changes Set for 2021 (Audio)
17-10-2020
EMF Ofcom Licence Changes Set for 2021 (Audio)
In October 2020, Ofcom released a statement about EMF which will have an impact on UK radio amateurs who use more than 10 watts. We caught up with Leslie Butterfields G0CIB shortly after Ofcom's announcement, to find out how this impacts radio amateurs. This is the audio from our interview. More at https://www.sxham.uk/emf20
A Beginners Licence - Proposal by John G4SWX (Audio)
15-10-2019
A Beginners Licence - Proposal by John G4SWX (Audio)
Would UK Amateur Radio benefit from a new entry-level licence? We discuss the suggestion of a low power VHF/UHF Beginners Amateur Licence with John Regnault G4SWX
BBC Essex - JOTA Featured on Essex Quest Oct 2019 (Audio)
13-10-2019
BBC Essex - JOTA Featured on Essex Quest Oct 2019 (Audio)
The BBC Essex Quest team spoke to scout leader Derek Hagan M0SCE about the Belchamps Scout Centre, and what’s in store for JOTA 2019.
Repeater Timeout Kit Review (Video)
27-01-2019
Repeater Timeout Kit Review (Video)
A first-look at a new amateur radio project kit for users of repeaters. The Repeater Timeout Project Kit has been released by HAMtronics.uk, and Essex Ham gets hands-on with constructing and testing the kit. We also speak to the creator of the kit, Andrew M0ONH. This low-cost kit uses an Arduino Nano and makes for a great construction project. More details here: https://www.essexham.co.uk/kits
GB1NHS Launches 08 May 2018 (Audio)
03-05-2018
GB1NHS Launches 08 May 2018 (Audio)
GB1NHS launches on the 8th of May 2018, with plans to link amateur radio with NHS initiatives such as EndPJParalysis. Essex Ham interviews Paul Devlin from the NHS to find out more about this exciting initiative. For details and links, go to www.essexham.co.uk/nhs
BRATS Rainham Radio Rally 2018 (Video)
25-02-2018
BRATS Rainham Radio Rally 2018 (Video)
The 2018 BRATS Rainham Radio Rally took place at The Victory Academy in Chatham on Sunday the 25th of February. A collection of images from the rally, plus a short interview between Essex Ham's Pete M0PSX and Paul G7BHE
Galleywood Gatherings 2018 (Video)
19-02-2018
Galleywood Gatherings 2018 (Video)
A collection of photos from three amateur radio Galleywood Gatherings that took place in Jan and Feb 2018. Galleywood Common is a great location for amateur radio, and this short video shows what we get up to in Winter
BBC Essex - SEARS Canvey Rally Interview 2018 (Audio)
03-02-2018
BBC Essex - SEARS Canvey Rally Interview 2018 (Audio)
Extract from BBC Essex 01 Feb 2018, featuring Vic Rogers G6BHE from SEARS discussing the 2018 Canvey Rally. Recorded 01 Feb 2018, 1:19pm on the Tony Fisher Show
Suffolk RED skills development evening Nov 2017 (Video)
02-12-2017
Suffolk RED skills development evening Nov 2017 (Video)
A video snapshot of the Suffolk RED (radio and electronics development) evening which took place in November 2017 near Ipswich. The Suffolk RED events, as well as the Essex Skills Nights, have recently been acknowledged by the RSGB of good examples of alternative events to support amateur radio. The video gives a flavour of what takes place.
Amazon Alexa - Amateur Radio Shack Companion (Video)
22-11-2017
Amazon Alexa - Amateur Radio Shack Companion (Video)
A look at whether the Amazon Echo with Alexa, can be a handy amateur radio shack accessory. A short video showing a few things that this gadget can do to help. More details at www.essexham.co.uk/alexa
BBC Essex Quest Meets Essex Ham 17-Sep-2017 (Audio)
16-10-2017
BBC Essex Quest Meets Essex Ham 17-Sep-2017 (Audio)
On the 17th of September 2017, Essex Ham took part in the BBC Essex Quest from one of its field days. The team from the BBC Essex Radio Car collected their clue using amateur radio, which was solved by the local radio listeners. Here is a recording of what happened live on BBC Essex in September 2017
GB4EAA Air Ambulance 2017 Day 1 (Video)
10-09-2017
GB4EAA Air Ambulance 2017 Day 1 (Video)
Essex Ham was supporting the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance in the 2017 International Air Ambulance Amateur Radio event. Here is a short video summary of our first day at the Earls Colne Airfield, on the 9th of September 2017
Air Ambulance Week 2017 Promo (Video)
13-08-2017
Air Ambulance Week 2017 Promo (Video)
International Air-Ambulance Week 2017 takes place between the 9th and 17th of September. Do your part - put on a station, promote the work of your nearest Air Ambulance, or better still, make a donation. Details at www.essexham.co.uk/aa
Essex Ham meets the ICQ Podcast Team (Audio)
11-08-2017
Essex Ham meets the ICQ Podcast Team (Audio)
Pete M0PSX caught up with Martin M1MRB and Martin M0SGL from the ICQ Podcast to find out a little more about their regular online look at the world of amateur radio, and to discover how their show is made. Photos and links can be found at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/icq-podcast-interview-2017.html
Foundation Online Training Course Promo (Video)
15-07-2017
Foundation Online Training Course Promo (Video)
Essex Ham launched its first online amateur radio Foundation training course in June 2015, aimed at helping more people to take up the hobby. This updated video demonstrates how the course works. More details at http://www.hamtrain.co.uk
Essex Ham June Summer Solstice 2017 (Audio)
30-06-2017
Essex Ham June Summer Solstice 2017 (Audio)
In June 2017, a group of Essex Hams spent three days operating GB1JSS for the longest, and hottest week of the year. Pete M0PSX interviews Charlie M0PZT about the activations. For more, go to https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/june-summer-solstice-2017.html
Norfolk ARC RadioActive 2017 Interview (Audio)
28-06-2017
Norfolk ARC RadioActive 2017 Interview (Audio)
Interview with David G7URP from the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club about their annual Radio Active event. The event was held at the start of June 2017. More details and photos at https://www.essexham.co.uk/news/norfolk-arc-field-day-2017-summary.html ‎
Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Audio)
23-06-2017
Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Audio)
Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with the Chairman of Suffolk RED, Sarah 2E0ISJ to find out more about their popular amateur radio skills event. Details at www.suffolkred.co.uk
Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Video)
23-06-2017
Suffolk RED interview with Sarah 2E0ISJ (Video)
Video Feature: Pete M0PSX from Essex Ham caught up with the Chairman of Suffolk RED, Sarah 2E0ISJ to find out more about their popular amateur radio skills event. Details at www.suffolkred.co.uk