Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone
Episodes
ISS School Contact, Rookie Roundup & VHF/UHF Book
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a roundtable approach as each host brings a topic to the discussion. Brian shares insights from the Rookie Roundup and what m...
He Builds DIY Radios… And Leads a 300+ Member Ham Club (KM4UDX)
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Don Taylor, KM4UDX, to talk through his approach to homebrew radio and hands-on experimentation. From uBITX modifica...
He Built a Full CW + SSB Radio From Scratch… Here’s How
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we gather around the workbench with special guest Mitch NK3H to talk through his latest homebrew radio build—a scratch-built receiv...
Can We Build George Dobbs’ Signal Generator From Scratch? | Homebrew Ham Radio Podcast
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we gather around the workbench to look back on our latest homebrew scratch-build project: George Dobbs’ signal generator. Join us a...
Yes—You Can Build a Radio | Peter Parker VK3YE
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, I sit down with Peter Parker to talk about making radio simple, practical, and accessible for anyone.Peter is well known in the ama...
Build Your Own Radio (Even as a Beginner) – Homebrew Ham Radio with ZL2BNE
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neville Marr, ZL2BNE, is a New Zealand amateur radio operator known for turning homebrew radio into something approachable and practical. He’s desig...
Inside the World of DX Chasing, Hamfests & Radio Travel
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ham Radio Operators Roundtable, Dan (KC7MSU), Brian (W7JET), and Charlie (NJ7V) share their experiences, tips, and stories from...
Amateur Radio DIY: Dan AI6XG’s Homebrew Projects
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Dan Koellen (AI6XG) shares the stories behind some of his most creative homebrew radio and electronics projects.Dan has spent years bui...
Let’s Learn, Experiment, and Build Cool Ham Radio Gear!
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we gather around the workbench to talk about what we’re currently building, experimenting with, and learning in our ham radio shacks...
Doug DeMaw’s Tuna Tin II: The Story Continued by Rex Harper
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Rex Harper (W1REX) shares the remarkable history of the Tuna Tin II, one of the most beloved homebrew QRP radios in amateur radio.Origi...
DIY Electronics & Ham Radio Education with Vince VE6LK
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover Vince VE6LK, a ham radio educator and electronics experimenter, as he shares hands-on projects, DIY experiments, and practical tips for getti...
This Is Why Every Ham Should Try Homebrew QRP - With Tony EI5EM
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony EI5EM is a long-time homebrew and QRP enthusiast with a passion for building radios from the ground up. In this interview, Tony talks about what ...
Operating Best Practices - Ham Radio Operators Roundtable
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing loosely from two presentations delivered at Contest University 2022, roundtable members Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Charlie NJ7V discuss some...
Ham Radio High Adventure with Brad KA9JDE
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad, KA9JDE, is a Summits on the Air (SOTA) Mountain Goat. The stories behind his achievement are inspiring — and at times, downright harrowing. Jo...
Homebrew Workbench Roundtable - Scratch Build Design Steps and Build Techniques
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in a series of special episodes on building and modifying your own ham radio gear - antennas, radios, equipment peripherals, and mor...
Ham Radio Operators Roundtable - Ham Shack - Remote Ops - SOTA
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan KC7MSU shares his progress with the Ham Shack Build Project, Brian W7JET talks about contesting and remote operation, and Charlie NJ7V talks about...
Homebrew and QRP Ham Radio with Jeff VE3CW
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff VE3CW has wide-ranging interests in amateur radio, including contesting, homebrewing, QRP, and portable operations. In this episode, we dive into...
Amazing Ham Radio QRP Achievements with Fred KT5X
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fred KT5X was the first person in North America to achieve Mountain Goat. He is an accomplished QRPer, having achieved numerous awards in the QRP worl...
SEASON 5 - Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 of the All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ) will resume on January 4th at 2300 UTC.Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portab...
Summits on the Air in Utah - WY7N Achieves Mountain Goat #26 Season 4
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce WY7N has reached the status of Mountain Goat in the State of Utah, which has some difficult to traverse mountains. In this episode we will talk...
Summits on the Air - A Biathlon for Geeks #25 Season 4
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If ever a person embodied Summits on the Air, it would be Paula K9IR. She is a very active participant, who has earned several Shack Sloth Awards and...
Ham Radio Apps and Online Tools #24 Season 4
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cente...
Portable Ham Radio Gear Used and Designed by Joshua N5FY #23 Season 4
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I met Joshua N5FY at Hamvention 2024. I joined him and Thomas K4SWL for a couple of POTA activations following the hamfest. Joshua has designed some v...
Chasing SOTA, POTA and QRPp Ham Radio Stations From Home #22 Season 4
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan, Brian and I discuss ham radio "chasing", the often overlooked side of Summits on the Air and Parks on the Air. Both Dan and Brian discu...
March Magnetic Custom Made Morse Code Paddles #21 Season 4
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I met Mike K4QU at Hamvention in 2024. This was the second time I come upon his display of some of the most amazing, professionally crafted Morse cod...
Ham Radio Equipment Ideas for QRP Operation #20 Season 4
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Scratch-Build Radio and Electronics Projects with Nick M0NTV #19 Season 4
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Wood M0NTV enjoys building ham radios and other electronics projects from scratch. He has a firm understanding of the science and techniques nec...
Ham Radio on the Appalachian Trail - Summits on the Air Adventures #18 Season 4
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Fusilier N4AAJ thru-hiked a large portion of the Appalachian Trail, and section hiked several stretches of the trail to completed the entire 219...
HF Radio With a 21st century 'Twist' - And a Bunch of Wooohoooos! #17 Season 4
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon VA7BIX comes to us from Victoria, BC Canada. He enthusiastically shares his field activations LIVE on YouTube. His energetic persona is infecti...
Ham Radio Field Day Prep, Hiking Safety, and FDIM Vendors #16 Season 4
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Field Day Prep - Chaos to Contacts, Survival Prep for Hiking, and Four Days in May Ve...
Making a Great Ham Radio Station for Summits on the Air #15 Season 4
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mountaintop Portable Ham Radio in the Rocky Mountains #14 Season 4
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
You Can Build A Ham Radio From Scratch #13 Season 4
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Juliano N6QW is larger than life and beaming with enthusiasm for building electronics equipment. With over 50 years of experience, Pete has mast...
Land Navigation, and 2 Meters SOTA #12 Season 4
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Land Navigation for Summits on the Air, and what works for 2 Meter SOTA Activations. ...
Low Power (QRP) Ham Radio - The Joy of Homebrewing and Building Radios #11 Season 4
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lic...
Portable Ops Loadouts, 10 Meter FM Communications, and Mentoring New SOTA Participants #10 Season 4
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Suggestions for Mentoring New Summits on the Air Ops, 10 Meter FM Communications, and...
Insights into Portable Radio Expeditions with "Ham Radio Adventure Guy" #9 Season 4
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend James KE8PZN joins us for this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone. James has been around amateur radio his whole life. His dad wa...
EDZ Antennas, QSL Card Checking, and SOTA Tips #8 Season 4
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Extended Double Zep antennas, How to get your QSL cards checked and verified, and idea...
Learn Morse Code with Kurt Zoglmann AD0WE - Morse Code Ninja #7 Season 4
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cod...
Ham Radio as a Means to Learning About Science and Technology #6 Season 4
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known for his expertise with battery building and his ham radio podcast, Hamdom Thoughts, Dennis AD6DM joins me to talk about the larger journey of e...
Useful Portable Ham Radio Electronics Ideas #5 Season 4
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode is Alan W2AEW. I have followed Alan's YouTube channel for a long time, which has very useful ideas for the ham radio o...
Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio (RaDAR) with Eddie ZS6BNE #4 Season 4
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode is Eddie ZS6BNE. Eddie has been in Amateur Radio since the 70s. He loves trail running and road running, although that has...
Optimizing Your Portable Ham Radio Experience: What Really Works? #3 Season 4
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode is Josh KI6NAZ. Josh is a dedicated online ham radio Elmer. He creates educational videos on YouTube and hosts a podcast ...
Honoring Navajo Code Talkers Through Ham Radio #2 Season 4
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Herb Goodluck N7HG, son of PFC John Goodluck, a Navajo Code Talker, joins us for this episode. In this interview Herb talks about life on the the Nav...
Ham Radio Bench Projects, HF Receive Antenna, SOTA S2S Event #1 Season 4
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 starts!!! In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Brian's HF receive antenna, Dan's new kit of materials for ...
Ham Radio: Off-Grid, Practical, Portable Communication #23 Season 3
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this All Portable Discussion Zone episode is Gil AK4YH/F4WBY. Gil has a fantastic YouTube channel about operating low power portable ham...
Mobile Installation, USGS Benchmarks, and 6 Meter Antennas #22 Season 3
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another episode of "Just the Hosts". This time we'll be discussing Dan's Mobile Ham Radio Installation, Learn ab...
Exploring Ham Radio Kit Building with Rex Harper W1REX #21 Season 3
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rex Harper W1REX, has a deep passion for QRP and QRP kit building. His fascination with electronics and kit building began in his early years and has...
Five by Five Ham Radio Forum: 5th Sunday - Five Hosts #20 Season 3
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the "Five by Five Ham Radio Forum"! Join us for a captivating show hosted by five passionate YouTubers, where ham radio and ele...
Morse Code, Ham Radio, and the Power of Women #19 Season 3
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we have the privilege of talking with Anne KC9YL, an exceptional amateur radio operator whose dedication to empowering women in th...
Transatlantic QSO: Insights into Portable Ham Radio #18 Season 3
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our YouTube fiends from the UK join us for this episode. Chris M0RSF and Fraser MM0EFI both have really interesting YouTube channels, hosting ham rad...
High Altitude Hamming: Multi-Day Backpacking to SOTA Peaks #17 Season 3
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean K2JB loves to stretch himself by going on multi-day backpacking excursions and carrying his QRP ham radio along with him. Hi as a very active Sum...
Field Day Planning, CW Bugs, and VHF Contesting #16 Season 3
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Father's Day!!! We are pondering the idea of moving to a variation of the Amateur Logic TV format https://www.youtube.com/@AmateurlogicTv wh...
Combining Passion and Purpose in Portable Ham Radio #15 Season 3
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we sit down with Mike Kennerknecht, amateur radio operator N2MAK, to discuss his journey in the world of amateur radio. Mike share...
Learning How To Learn Morse Code For Ham Radio Communications #14 Season 3
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are just starting out learning Morse code, and have recently got on the air with CW, there is a new course you may be interested in. Glenn W4Y...
Exploring Hawaii's Beautiful Beaches With QRP Portable Ham Radio #13 Season 3
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heather AH7RF is a ham radio operator residing in Hawaii who has been participating in CWTs, which are short-duration Morse code contests. She uses an...
Riding the Waves: An Adventure in Ham Radio and Cycling #12 Season 3
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exciting livestream interview with Jim N4JAW, the ham radio operator who takes his hobby to new heights, or should we say, new parks! ...
Morse Code: An Indispensable Tool in Portable Ham Radio Operations #11 Season 3
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morse code! You realize the endless places you can use this tool as you grow comfortable with it. You may eventually move from the ham radio “...
Modifications to QRP Radio Stations for Summits on the Air #10 Season 3
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Each person’s portable radio gear is uniquely suited to them. As you build and assemble the pieces to your functional QRP ham radio station, y...
Portable QRP Ham Radio - Be Prepared to Communicate #9 Season 3
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You cannot expect to communicate effectively in a crises unless you are trained with your equipment and put your plan in to practice. Gaston enj...
Mitigating Your Risks for Ham Radio High Adventure Trips #8 Season 3
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High adventure trips are physically demanding and have inherent risks. Ham radio operators who choose to combine high adventure with ham radio n...
Winter QRP Ham Radio Events And Field Ops #7 Season 3
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For most of us, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of winter and ham radio is the Winter Field Day contest. For those of us who en...
Add These Items to Your SOTA / POTA Checklist! #6 Season 3
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle AA0Z went on a SOTA/POTA rove a few weeks ago. After the excursion he said that as a new SOTA operator, there were a ton of things that he ...
Learn, Practice, and Enjoy Morse Code #5 Season 3
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was first introduced to Glenn W4YES in a Morse code class for youth offered by the Long Island CW Club. Getting to know him, I realize he is d...
What Are Mesh Networks And Why Are They Important? #4 Season 3
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mesh network infrastructures have really taken off in recent years. The FCC has allocated amateur radio use on portions of the radio spectrum co...
Ham Radio QRP In Action - Build Projects and Operating #3 Season 3
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Cripe is an avid QRPer. He has been having fun in that space for many years. He designs and builds much of his own QRP gear. H...
Begali Morse Code Keys and Paddles #2 Season 3
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When searching for a high quality Morse code key or paddle, you would be remiss if you did not include Begali in the search. Begali keys and pad...
Off-Grid Communications And Other Uses For Ham Radio #1 Season 3
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you will know our gest for this episode, Vince VE6LK. He is a co-host on the Ham Radio Workbench podcast. Vince is interested in a...
How To Get More Out Of Parks on the Air #25 Season 2
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Brown K4NYM lives in an HOA community, but he didn't let that stop him from getting enjoying ham radio. He participates in Parks on the Air...
Low Power Morse Code Ham Radio Activities #24 Season 2
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard N1RBD's ham radio journey began when I joined a wilderness Search and Rescue (SAR) team which uses HTs for communications during call-outs. He...
Ways To Improve How You Do Parks On The Air #23 Season 2
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all approach our Parks on the Air activations a little different - and that is great! We should customize the adventure to fit who we are. &n...
Summits on the Air in the Canadian Rockies #22 Season 2
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul VA6MPM is an experienced mountaineer and backcountry expert who enjoys Summits on the Air in the Canadian Rockies. He has had some very int...
How To Make Portable Radio Work For You! #21 Season 2
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Portable Radio or Ham Radio Field Operation is a much broader game than just Parks on the Air or Summits on the Air. Our guest this week, Michae...
How to Prepare for the ARRL Field Day Event. #20 Season 2
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ARRL Field Day is a cherished event for many amateur radio operators. It's an opportunity to gather with friends, test radio equipment, and expe...
Summits on the Air How-To for Beginners. #19 Season 2
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat K7GUD is no stranger to the backcountry, but is relatively new to Ham Radio. Pat has been Hiking, Backpacking, Climbing, Skiing, and partici...
Learning Morse Code with "Morse Code Ninja". #18 Season 2
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt AD0WE is back again this year! He joined us last year for the 2021 YouTubers Hamfest and had a bunch of great ideas to help people learn Mo...
Learning Morse Code with "Ham Radio Solutions" Tools. #17 season 2
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning Morse code and getting on the air using CW can be a little intimidating for beginners. There are a lot of tools out there to help you l...
Getting Fit For Your Portable Radio Adventures. #16 Season 2
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often overlook a very important part of ham radio – our wellness. Heather KJ7YUG, Certified Master Health & Wellness Coach joins us for...
How Solar Weather and Propagation Work. #15 Season 2
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Larry K7HN hosts an "almost daily" YouTube livestream where his contagious, positive, uplifting personality attracts amateur radio operators from arou...
How to Make 6 Meter Contacts for Ham Radio. #14 Season 2
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Scola WA7JTM has been chasing DX on the allusive 6 meter "magic band" for close to 55 years. He has earned numerous awards and is well know...
3D Printing for Summits on the Air and Other Ham Projects #13 Season 2
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave K3GX participates in Summits on the Air and Parks on the Air. He is relatively new to these programs but has been in the amateur radio hobb...
Morse Code - Most common questions answered. #12 Season 2
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Bruce N9WKE started the DitDit podcast, he said his ultimate goal “was to always be encouraging and inspiring everyone with an interest in the ...
Where to find your “Summits on the Air” Community? #11 Season 2
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the benefits of joining a SOTA community, the different opportunities that exist, and how to organize a group if one doe...
The incredible challenge of Summits on the Air in New Zealand #10 Season 2
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris ZL4RA has completed some amazing SOTA activations. He lives in New Zealand where you can find some of the most inhospitable mountains. &nb...
Amateur Radio Operators, Great and Small, Can Inspire Others! #9 Season 2
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All of us have a role to play in promoting a better Amateur Radio community. Whether we promote, advocate for change, or inspire others to be th...
Overcome learning obstacles and finally master Morse code! #8 Season 2
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated that you can’t seem to learn Morse code? Have you given up trying to learn or improve your skills? Howard Bernstein W...
Is Portable Ham Radio Different in the UK? #7 Season 2
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of HEMA or WOTA? What are the land access issues in the UK? Chris M0RSF will answer our questions about what it’s like to...
Portable Ham Radio Stations – What’s The Right Equipment For You? #6 Season 2
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to build a portable ham radio station to operate in the field? Do you wonder how you might improve your current portable station? &n...
Morse Code Proficiency: How The Long Island CW Club Can Help #5 Season 2
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wish you were proficient in operating your ham radio using Morse Code? Do you wish you could find a CW learning resource that fits your s...
Master Morse Code With the CW Operators' Club #4 Season 2
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to use Morse code when operating your ham radio but find it difficult to learn? Joe Fischer AA8TA joins us tonight to talk about how...
Chasing the Backstory of Mountaintop Portable #3 Season 2
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve WG0AT is a well-known Summits on the Air activator. His excursions to the top of SOTA summits to operate mountaintop portable with his to ...
Do you REALLY know what Ham Radio QRP is? #2 Season 2
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ham radio QRP has evolved over the years. It has expanded and diverged into new and interesting niches. Yet the classic QRPer is still ali...
Why Share Your Portable Radio Experiences - #1 Season 2
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you share your portable radio experiences with others. We have a panel of guests on today's episode that have a passion for sharing t...
#30 The Unlimited Possibilities of Portable Radio
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Expand your mind when it comes to portable radio. When it comes to interesting places you can operate portable, the possibilities are unlimited....
#29 Chat with Charlie
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going solo on this one. The 1 year anniversary of this stream is a couple of weeks away. We've come a long way since episode 1. ...
#28 How to be a better SOTA and POTA activator
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is an art to being a great portable radio activator and there are several things you can do to improve your operating skills. Our guest to...
#27 Ham Radio Q&A
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone you’ll hear from the hosts, Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Charlie NJ7V . . . and YOU will be the...
#26 Colorado Celebrates 10 Years in Summits on The Air!
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colorado 14er Event Amateur Radio operators from around Colorado will be climbing many of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountains and Summits On The Air (SOT...
#25 Incredible! My Sweetheart does portable radio with me!
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ham radio is a diverse hobby with endless possibilities to suite just about everybody’s interests. For example, many people enjoy taking there...
#24 How to make satellite contacts on SOTA activations!
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Tabor, K7TAB has been pursuing his Summits on the Air Mountain Goat award for 5 years. Along the way Chris has enjoyed working satellites ...