Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

Charlie NJ7V - Dan KC7MSU - Brian W7JET

Welcome to All Portable Discussion Zone, the podcast for portable operations enthusiasts. Join us every other week for lively discussions and in-depth explorations of all aspects of portable operations in the world of amateur radio. Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube livestream found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics related to SOTA and POTA operations. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support read less
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Ham Radio Apps and Online Tools #24 Season 4
4d ago
Ham Radio Apps and Online Tools #24 Season 4
The "Five by Five Ham Radio Forum" is back! Join us for a captivating show hosted by five YouTubers, where ham radio apps and online tools take center stage. On every 5th Sunday, three popular YouTube channels combine their talents, bringing together a team of five hosts. Tank Radio and this channel take turns on 5th Sundays, adding an extra twist to the mix. In these special episodes, the spotlight shines on the hosts themselves as each of us brings a ham radio or electronics topic to the roundtable. From cutting-edge tech trends to exciting DIY projects, we cover it all. This interactive fusion showcases our unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise, creating an entertaining and enlightening experience. Links to resources discussed on the show: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ https://www.icqpodcast.com/ https://www.qsotoday.com/ https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@w2aewhttps://www.youtube.com/@M0NTVHomebrewing https://sotawatch.sota.org.uk/en/ https://sotl.as/ https://fatmap.com/ https://n6qw.blogspot.com/ https://qrper.com/ https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity/sunspot-regions.html https://morsle.fun/ https://hamrs.app/ https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app https://hamalert.org/ https://sotamat.com/ https://www.ham2k.com/apps/polo/ https://www.reversebeacon.net/ https://www.dxwatch.com/ https://www.voacap.com/ https://prop.kc2g.com/ https://aprs.fi/ https://discord.com/ https://app.slack.com/ Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Frank KG5AHJ @KG5AHJ Scott @HamTechies Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #SOTA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
Ham Radio Equipment Ideas for QRP Operation #20 Season 4
Aug 5 2024
Ham Radio Equipment Ideas for QRP Operation #20 Season 4
Chris N1CLC joins me tonight to talk about equipment for ham radio QRP stations. We will dive into some of the more obscure equipment ideas that we have tried, and tell you how they worked in the field. This will be a modified version of the “what’s in your pack” or “SOTA pack loadout” topic, with special emphasis on gear that may not be very common across QRP stations. Dan KC7MSU and Brian W7JET each have a conflict so we invited Chris N1CLC to fill in for this episode. Chris's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHamNinja Chris's Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T8n_dEHJp_vkEI-D4Qo8HeETh0sIHg5jwvRYNNN15gA/edit?usp=sharing My Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DS1mnrnK2_M35FRzdK3RFF1iHWs5fxz1/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112972696570990398712&rtpof=true&sd=true Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA #QRP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
Ham Radio on the Appalachian Trail - Summits on the Air Adventures #18 Season 4
Jul 9 2024
Ham Radio on the Appalachian Trail - Summits on the Air Adventures #18 Season 4
Scott Fusilier N4AAJ thru-hiked a large portion of the Appalachian Trail, and section hiked several stretches of the trail to completed the entire 2198 miles. He also hiked the top 188 miles in Maine twice. His first activation, once he started doing SOTA activations on the trail, was Mt. Katahdin, at the northern terminus (start) of the AT on June 1, 2023. Scott learned a lot from this adventure and is excited to share his story along with pointers and advice. Some info on his adventure: https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/n4aaj-thru-hiking-and-activating-sota-summits-on-the-appalachian-trail/32537/53 Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
Making a Great Ham Radio Station for Summits on the Air #15 Season 4
May 6 2024
Making a Great Ham Radio Station for Summits on the Air #15 Season 4
Walt Stinson (W0CP) has explored just about every niche of the Ham Radio community that you can think of. Starting in radio at age 10 as a short wave listener, he has never stopped expanding his experience in amateur radio. Walt has served as the director of the ARRL, created organizations in consumer electronics, and participated in DXpeditions among his many achievements. Using his extensive knowledge in electronics and amateur radio, Walt loves to fine tune his Summits on the Air gear, making his SOTA station an amazing work of art. Walt's Amateur Radio Website: https://www.w0cp.com/ Walt's Business: https://listenup.com/ Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
Mountaintop Portable Ham Radio in the Rocky Mountains #14 Season 4
Apr 23 2024
Mountaintop Portable Ham Radio in the Rocky Mountains #14 Season 4
We hear from Allen Le Vie KH7AL in this episode. He shares stories about adventures outdoors while operating ham radio. He grew up western Washington State and retired from the Air Force in 2020 after nearly 23 years on active duty. He loves operating mountaintop portable while participating in Summits On The Air (SOTA). As of March 2024 he has over 135 activations. all of which are unique. He has a YouTube channel where he promotes portable QRP operating. Many of his activations are in the state of Montana. He also serves as the SOTA Association Manager for the Hawai'i Islands, KH6 association. Allen's Blog: https://kh7al.blogspot.com/ Allen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kh7alBlogspotSOTA Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
You Can Build A Ham Radio From Scratch #13 Season 4
Apr 14 2024
You Can Build A Ham Radio From Scratch #13 Season 4
Pete Juliano N6QW is larger than life and beaming with enthusiasm for building electronics equipment. With over 50 years of experience, Pete has mastered his understanding of how the inside of a radio works. What's more, he is willing to share his knowledge and insights with others. As a QRP Hall of fame inductee, he is a true champion of homebrew radio and encouraging more people to give it a try. Pete has designed some incredible radios, specifically made to encourage beginners to get started. He also promotes homebrew as a co-host of the critically acclaimed Solder Smoke Podcast. SolderSmoke Podcast: https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/search/label/SolderSmoke%20Podcast Pete's Website: https://www.n6qw.com/ Pete's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/N6QW/videos Pete's Blog: https://n6qw.blogspot.com/ Let's Build Something: https://www.n6qw.com/Let%27s%20Build%20Something.html Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
Low Power (QRP) Ham Radio - The Joy of Homebrewing and Building Radios #11 Season 4
Mar 31 2024
Low Power (QRP) Ham Radio - The Joy of Homebrewing and Building Radios #11 Season 4
Steve Hartley is an expert QRP homebrewer and kit builder. He has completed numerous projects since getting his start back in 1983, before he was licensed as a radio amateur. He is a well-known advocate of ham radio, serving in various leadership positions for amateur radio organizations. Further, he volunteers much of his time providing teaching opportunities to adults and youth. He currently serves as chairman of the GQRP Amateur Radio Club, a club dedicated to promoting QRP homebrewing and kit building. Steve's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@G0FUW?app=desktop G-QRP Club Website: https://www.gqrp.com/ Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support
Learn Morse Code with Kurt Zoglmann AD0WE - Morse Code Ninja #7 Season 4
Jan 8 2024
Learn Morse Code with Kurt Zoglmann AD0WE - Morse Code Ninja #7 Season 4
Kurt AD0WE is back again this year! He joined us twice before for the YouTubers Hamfest and had a bunch of great ideas to help people learn Morse code. He has released some very useful tools for others to use, free of charge, and continues to update those resources regularly. Find out what's new since last year, and of course receive some excellent pointers to learn and improve your skills. We'll talk about some of his most recommended tools for new learners along with some of the the best approaches for those starting out on the CW journey. Kurt AD0WE's Website https://morsecode.ninja Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #CW #MorseCode #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support