On this episode I discuss give a presentation on getting started with amateur radio field operations. I walk through the process of gear selection and preparation and avoiding the pitfalls with field operations.

FRP22 - Lessons Learned From Public Service Events

Nov 18th, 2018 44m 21s

Episode 22 - Lessons Learned From Public Service Events - On this episode Chris Fielding (KG7IVS) joins me in the studio to discuss lessons learned from public service events. The training item discusses how you can use your public service even

FRP21 - NVIS Part 2

May 7th, 2018 28m 25s

On this episode it is part two of the discussion on NVIS or Near Vertical Incident Skywave propagation used to make contacts within a typical skip zone. The training item discusses best practices for organizing creating a family emergency commu

FRP20 - Introduction To NVIS

Apr 21st, 2018 25m 35s

On this episode I discuss the NVIS or Near Vertical Incident Skywave propagation used to make contacts within a typical skip zone of long path HF. The training item discusses best practices for creating a family emergency communication plan.

FRP19 - FLDIGI with PSK31 for Field Day

Apr 7th, 2018 1h 5m

Jeff McGrath N1SC presented using Digital Modes for Field Day at the Utah Digital Communications Conference. Jeff covers the use of digital modes, interfacing FLDIGI with N3FJP logging software, and shares his use of macro's.

FRP18 - RaDAR Challenge

Mar 23rd, 2018 36m 4s

Greg Lane N4KGL joins us on the show to give an introduction to the Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio (RaDAR) Challenge. The goal of Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio (RaDAR) is to practice communication via amateur radio under difficult circumstanc

FRP17- Lighthouses On The Air

Mar 6th, 2018 36m 18s

Our guest this week is George Dewar VY2GF of Prince Edward Island. His passion, along with Bernie Cormier VE9BGC, is activating lighthouses and is part of the Maritime Lighthouse Amateur Radio Group. It was a pleasure speaking with George and h

FRP16- Orlando Hamcation

Feb 20th, 2018 32m 58s

I had the chance to attend the Orlando Hamcation this year. The Orlando Hamcation is the second largest hamfest in the United States next to the Dayton Hamvention in May. While there between scanning the swaps table and checking out new product

FRP15 - QST QST QST Exploring Cryptic Codes In Amateur Radio

Feb 8th, 2018 22m 33s

Chris Fielding KG7IVS is back on the show to help us understand the Q codes and Morse Code prosigns that are ingrained in our hobby. This is a good episode to listen to if you are a new operator and heard these terms thrown around the club meet

Ham Radio 360: FRP14 - Learning Survival Skills with Tyler White

Jan 26th, 2018 48m 36s

Tyler White is an amateur radio operator and a primitive survival skill expert. Tyler is the host of the TJack Survival YouTube channel that has a host of instructional videos on primitive survival skills. Tyler outlines the need for us to star

Ham Radio 360: FRP13 - Winter Field Day In Iowa w/ Clint MillerKC0JUO

Jan 12th, 2018 50m 11s

In this episode we discuss winter field day plans with Clint Miller KC0JUO. We also cover how events like this is a great tool to practice your emergency communication plans in an all weather environment.

Bonus

Ham Radio 360: FRP Update

Dec 28th, 2017 9m

Ham Radio 360: FRP12 - Raising Field Expedient Antennas w/ Paul - KB7VML

Dec 14th, 2017 1h

Paul Cowley KB7VML from Iowa is back on the show to discuss the different methods and tools to use to get your antennas up in the air, how to keep them in the air, and how to bring them back down safely. This is an overlooked area of the hobby

Ham Radio 360: FRP11- Ultra Portable Ops w/ Stuart Thomas KB1HQS

Dec 1st, 2017 53m 6s

Ham Radio 360: FRP10 - Portable Ammo Can Repeater w/ Mark Waggoner N6MRW

Nov 16th, 2017 46m

Mark Waggoner (N6MRW) is a relatively new amateur radio operator. Once licensed he became active in his local groups and emcomm related activities. Mark found the need for a portable, low cost, effective 5watt repeater. Mark took on the project

Ham Radio 360: FRP9 - Bioenno Power - Batteries/Solar with Kevin Zanjani KI6DHQ

Nov 2nd, 2017 1h 12m

You may have seen the big blue batteries at your local hamfest, you may have heard about how LiFEPO4 batteries are changing how Amateur Radio operators operate in the field longer and lighter. In this episode John has a in-depth conversation w

Ham Radio 360: FRP-8 Operation Stable Mercury with Paul Cowley KB7VML

Oct 19th, 2017 48m 38s

Amateur Radio operators participated in a joint communication exercise with the Iowa National Guard titled "Operation Stable Mercury" Paul Cowley KB7VML is our guest on the show to give us an inside look at the operational objectives, amateur r

Ham Radio 360: FRP-7 Emergency Communications With David Goldenberg W0DHG

Oct 5th, 2017 57m 24s

With the recent events in the United States the need for Amateur Radio in emergency communications has been affirmed. David Goldenberg W0DHG is the Emergency Coordinator for the LAX ARES Section. David provides great insight into organizational

Ham Radio 360: FRP #6 - Bicycle Race Communications With N7RXE

Sep 21st, 2017 57m 48s

Kevin Reeve N7RXE is instrumental in Amateur Radio operators supporting the LOTOJA Classic Bike Race. Kevin gives us a look into the organization and coordination of event communications. This event spans over 200 miles, three states, multiple

Ham Radio 360: FRP 5 - HF Radio in the Field

Sep 7th, 2017 44m 4s

Ham Radio 360: Field Radio and the Eclipse

Aug 24th, 2017 26m 11s

Ham Radio 360: Field Radio - VHF/UHF Radio In the Field

Aug 10th, 2017 36m 19s

As we continue our journey into field radio we're reminded we need gear to take along. One primary means of field operation is the venerable FM Transceiver. In this episode of the field Radio Podcast we're joined by David Goldenburg (W0DHG) C