Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

HRWB 163 - BayCon 2022 Diversity Reception, Node Red, Satellite Radio

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we feature three great talks from BayCon 2022.  John VE6EY introduces us to diversity reception, Mark N6MTS describes his new radio f...

HRWB 162 - Starting A Ham Radio Business

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about what it takes to start your own ham radio business.  Whether you are a club who wants to sell a kit, a person who wants...

HRWB 161 - Workbench Roundtable with Dan Quigley, N7HQ, From Flex Radio

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with Dan Quigley N7HQ from Flex Radio about the projects on his workbench.  Dan revided a Heathkit SB104 by installing an SDR...

HRWB 160 - RF Accessories and Roundtable Discussion

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Vince VE6LK, Mike VA3MW, and Mark N6MTS and I discuss our favorite RF accessories and talk about the projects on our bench. 

HRWB 159 - Field Day 2022 Debrief with Thomas K4SWL and John W7DBO

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this extended episode we invite Thomas K4SWL from YouTube, QRPer.com and SWLing Post blog sites and John W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel...

HRWB 158 - Trivia Quiz with AR Newsline

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go toe to toe with the AR Newsline crew in an epic trivia quiz throwdown !

HRWB 157 - RF Filters: Duplexers, Diplexers, etc.

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the differences between common RF filters including duplexers, diplexers, circulators, isolators and combiners.

HRWB 156 - Field Day Prep with John W7DBO

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with John Jacobs, W7DBO from the Field Radio YouTube channel about preparation for Field Day.

HRWB 155 - General Q&A with Troy K4JDA

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we do a round of "what's on your workbench?" Then we get into a set of questions from our guest Troy K4JDA who asks about our approac...

HRWB 154 Battery Build Project with Dann VE6TD

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dann, VE6TD, tells us all about his LiFePo4 battery build project used for portable ham radio operations.  Topics include battery ch...

Antenna Projects with Jack Mandelman K1VT

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with Jack Mandelman about his magnetic loop and ohter antenna build projects.

HRWB 152 HRWB vs ICQ Podcast Trivia Quiz

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the HRWB crew takes on the mighty ICQ Podcast team in a ham radio trivia quiz hosted by Kyle AA0Z.

HRWB 151 QSO Today Live Stream Round Table

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, we are joined by Jeremy KF7IJZ, Troy K4JDA and the usual cast including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Vinc...

HRWB 150 Portable Operating with Thomas K4SWL

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, an avid portable HF operator and curator of qrper.com blog site and the his popular YouTube ch...

HRWB 149 Receiver Performance with Rob Sherwood

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with Rob Sherwood of Sherwood Engineering and author of the famous receiver performance measurement web site.  http://www.she...

HRWB 148 Workbench Roundtable

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode our guests, Doug K6JEY, Dennis W6DQ and Marcel AI6MS, talk about their ham radio projects.  We talk about everything from restoring v...

HRWB 147 Coax Cable and Connectors

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, about the differences between various RF coaxial cables and connectors.

HRWB Plans for 2022

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we make some big announcements and introduce you to the whole team including Rod VA3ON, Mike VA3MW, Mark N6MTS and Vince VE6LK.  We t...

HRWB 145 - Field Networking with Kyle AA0Z

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, Kyle AA0Z, talks about his field contest network hub project.  The hub combines WiFi networking, cellular connectivity and N1MM logging...

Portable Operating with Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL.  Thomas has a popular YouTube channel where he does real time on the air portable operating a...

HRWB 143 Holiday Shopping Show

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode George, Rod, Mark, Mike and Vince gather around the warmth of the vacuum tubes to celebrate another Holiday shopping show to help you ...

HRWB 142 Kit Building

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Mark, Vince and George interview john KC9ON about kit building.  John has extensive experience not only building his own kits but als...

HRWB 141 Stealth Antennas with Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio - Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for the Spectrum Monitor magazine.

HRWB 140 Diversity Reception

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John, VE6EY, explains the principle of diversity reception to help reduce interference.

HRWB-139-Jeremy's-Farewell-Episode-and-Workbench-Roundtable

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jeremy talks about his 5 years with the Ham Radio Workbench Podcast and his plans going forward.  We also talk about podcast plans an...

HRWB 137 Interview with Andreas Spiess HB9BLA

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we interview Andreas about he ham radio journey and how he has become a big YouTube celeb.  With over 300,000 subscribers and 400 vid...

HRWB137-HF-Wattmeters

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Doug, K6JEY, tells us all about various HF RF power meters, how they work and what to look for when buying one. 

HRWB 136 QSO Today Live Stream

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike, Rod, Mark, Vince and George come to you live from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo.  We take listener questions and talk about h...

HRWB135-Hollow State Design

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grayson Evans KJ7UM joins us to talk about the art and science of building with thermatrons! PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/hol...

HRWB 134 All About Ferrites

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this show we interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG about the QSO Today Ham Expo and do a deep dive into ferrites.  What they are and how to use them. QSO Tod...

HRWB133-Field Day 2021 Debrief and EmComm Software

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Field Day Debrief and EmComm Software with Gaston Gonzalez KT1RUN. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://tw...

HRWB132-The World Above 1GHz

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Doug K6JEY joins to get us on the air above 1GHz

HRWB131 - More Magnetic Loop Antennas

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jack Mandelman K1VT, active DXer and CW Operator, joins us again to discuss non-conventional antenna options. PERMALINK = https://www.hamradiowor...

HRWB130 - Directional Antennas

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look at directional antennas. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/hamwork...

HRWB129-Field Day 2021 Plans

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got quite the roundtable this week - Smitty N6MTS, Rod VA3ON, and Mike VA3MW join us to ask about interesting projects on our workbenches, and o...

HRWB128-Receiver Optimization

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Doug K6JEY is back to talk about the test equipment and methods for optimizing receiver performance. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/pod...

HRWB127-Prototyping

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mike, George, Rod, and Jeremy discuss the approach and tools of prototyping. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/prototyp...

HRWB126-The Network in your Shack

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Quigley N7HQ, Director of Amateur Products at Flex Radio, joins us discuss the role of your network in your shack. PERMALINK - https://www.hamrad...

HRWB125-Live from the 2021 QSO Today Ham Expo

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join George, Jeremy, Smitty, Vince, Mike, and Rod as we answer audience questions live!

HRWB124-Spring Project Roundtable

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Winter is going, and that means it's time to start preparing for springtime operations!  George, John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW, and Rod VA3ON join to talk a...

HRWB123 - The $250 Workbench

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a mega cast to discuss how to start a workbench on a $250 budget.  George KJ6VU, Rod VA3ON, Vince VE6LK, and Dan AG7GM all present ...

HRWB122-BayCon 2021 Station

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for BayCon once again! In this episode, Mike Walker VA3MW walks us through his station automation and talks about leveraging Node Red for co...

HRWB121-FlexRadio Hardware Architecture

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Hicks N5AC, Chief Technology Officer for Flex Radio, joins us to talk about the approach that Flex takes to build not just radios, but radio pla...

HRWB120-Portable Satellite Tracker

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin KM6WUM joins to talk about building a portable satellite tracker. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/portable-satellite-trac...

HRWB119-Portable Ops

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mke K8MRD stops by to talk about portable operation.  George and Jeremy discuss their new ICOM IC-705s. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.co...

HRWB118-RF PCB Design

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Jordan KN6GPS from Autodesk joins to discuss considerations of RF PCB Design. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter...

HRWB117 - GNU Radio

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week George and Smitty spend time with Derek Kozel K0ZEL talking about the GNU Radio project. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podca...

HRWB116-2020 Gift Guide

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rod, Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss gift ideas for the ham in your life as well as what 2020 has inspired them to carry into 2021. PERMALINK - https...

HRWB115 - Even MORE Classic Radios

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Classic Radios with Dennis Kidder W6DQ and Mike VA3MW. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/even-more-classic-radios Our Website - h...

HRWB114-Wire Antennas

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, George, and Jeremy discuss the common types of wire HF antennas - Dipoles and End Feds.  We talk about the physical, electrical, and performanc...

HRWB113-Listener Questions Part 2

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY are back to continue answering YOUR Amateur Radio questions! PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listene...

HRWB112 - Listener Questions

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike VA3MW and Smitty KR6ZY join us to answer YOUR Amateur Radio questions! PERMALINK: https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/listener-questions Ou...

HRWB111-Earth Moon Earth

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doug K6JEY returns to talk about Earth Moon Earth operations.   Show notes to come.

HRWB110 Analog Audio Design

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Smitty join George and Jeremy to take a DEEP dive on the fundamentals of designing a mixer for all of your audio sources in the shack.  This...

HRWB109-RF Test Equipment

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the workbench, We talk test equipment with Doug Millar K6JEY. Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter -  @hamwo...

HRWB108-2020 Field Day Debrief

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John W7DBO, Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join us to debrief on FIeld Day in the time of Pandemic. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/20...

HRWB107 - Station Controller Brainstorming

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike VA3MW and Rod VA3ON join George to start designing the ultimate station controller. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/statio...

HRWB106-New Packet Radio

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David KI6ZHD and Ed W6ELA join George to talk about New Packet Radio, a new digital radio protocol that supports two-way IP traffic designed to be in ...

HRWB105-ARRL Field Day 2020

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Jacobs W7DBO of the Field Radio Podcast and Rod Hardman VA3ON of Canada join us to talk about Field Day in the time of Pandemic.  The League has...

HRWB104-Remote Station Control

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Walker VA3MW is back to deep dive on building the ultimate remote shack control solution. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/R...

HRWB103-Bill Meara from the SolderSmoke Podcast

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Meara N2CQR from the SolderSmoke Podcast is in to talk about adventures in homebrew and the history of SolderSmoke. Our Website - http://www.hamr...

HRWB102-Remote Ham Radio License Exams and Remote Field Day

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marcel Stieber AI6MS and Vince D'Eon VE6LK join to talk about administering remote ham license exams in the US and Canada during COVID-19. Rod Hardman...

HRWB101 - And Now for Something Completely Different

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Walker VA3MW from Flex Radio joins us as we welcome Flex Radio as our latest sponsor.  We spend time catching up on projects, and share some new...

HRWB100 - Century Club

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

HRWB joins the Ham Radio media Century Club!  We're joined by Brittany, Smitty, Rod, Kenneth, and Nick to celebrate the 100th episode of HRWB! PERMAL...

HRWB099-BayCon 2020 Part 2

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More from BayCon 2020!  Mike Lavelle K6ML talks about his 122 GHz microwave radio and record setting contact.  Jim Eagleson WB6JNN speaks on weak si...

HRWB098-More Microwave Radio

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Yoshida KH6WZ , long-time friend of George, stops by to talk about microwave radio and contesting. PERMALINK- https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/...

HRWB097 - BayCon 2020 Parachute Mobile and Everything About Lithium Batteries

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for BayCon 2020!  This week we feature Rob Fenn KC6TYD talking about Parachute Mobile and Marcel Streiber AI6MS speaking about lithium batt...

HRWB096-Solar Power with Genasun

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Genasun has been the answer to an RFI free solar charging experience for George and Jeremy for many years.  This week, Ryan Gurin from Genasun joins ...

HRWB095-2020 Winter Field Day Debrief

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

George and Jeremy debrief on 2020 Winter Field Day. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/2020-winter-field-day-debrief Our Website -...

HRWB094-Designing the Perfect Ham Shack

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vance Martin N3VEM was previously on HRWB back in 2017 talking to us about his mobile device digital mode interface.  Since then he has undertaken a ...

HRWB093-M17 Open Source Digital Radio System

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Smitty is back to talk to us about the new M17 Open Source Digital Radio System Project - an all encompassing 100% open source design that aims to imp...

HRWB092-More Classic Radios

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Kidder W6DQ joins George to further discuss classic radio collecting and restoration. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/mor...

HRWB091 - Ham Radio Trailer Build Project

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Black Friday so George and Jeremy have a low-key show talking about the new BayNet Ham Radio Trailer Design considerations. PERMALINK - https://...

HRWB090- 2019 Holiday Shopping Show

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark "Smitty" Smith KR6ZY and John Jacobs W7DBO join us to talk about workbench and ham radio gift ideas for this holiday season. PERMALINK - https:/...

HRWB089-Elecraft K4 Update

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Swartz WA6HHQ of Elecraft joins us to give an update on the forthcoming K4 Line of direct sampling HF Transceivers. PERMALINK - https://www.hamr...

HRWB088-Field Radio Prep

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Jacobs from the Field Radio Podcast joins us to talk about preparing for field radio operations. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/p...

HRWB087-Using internets to support Communication without Radio

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kenneth Finnegan W6KWF talks to us about building internets (separate ot "The Internet") to support communication in Ham Radio Activities such as Emer...

HRWB086-Voice over IP For Ham Radio

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Lehman N8ACL joins us to talk Voice over IP / Radio over IP options beyond D-Star/DMR/Yaesu System Fusion, etc.  We explore technologies like IR...

HRWB085-Flex Radio and Remote Operating Updates

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Walker, VA3MW, from Flex Radio Systems joins us to check on the latest at Flex and in remote radio operation. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWo...

HRWB084-QRP Service Monitor Design

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark "Smitty" Smith KR6ZY returns to debrief us on Amateur Radio at DEFCON 27.  He also unveils the winner of his project pole, the QRP Service Monit...

HRWB083-Magnetic Loop Antennas

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Mandelman K1VT joins us again to talk about Magnetic Loop Antennas. PERMALINK - https://www.HamRadioWorkbench.com/podcast/magnetic-loop-antennas ...

HRWB082-Software Defined Radio Software

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gerald Wilson KK5FO gives us an overview of general receiver software for Software Defined Radios and deep dives on software designed...

HRWB081-Software Defined Radio Receivers

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gerald Wilson KK5FO stops by to talk about the state of Software Defined Radio Hardware and Software in 2019.  This show was intended to cover hardwa...

HRWB080-Classic Radio Restoration

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Kerr KE1RR, President of the Collins Collectors Association, talks to us about the history of Collins radios, the joy of collecting vintage equi...

HRWB079-New Pursuits in the Old Hobby

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Smitty KR6ZY joins George in the cohost chair as Jeremy had family obligations.  George talks about his new found interest in a series of t...

HRWB078 2019 Hamvention Debrief

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rod Hardman, VA3ON joins us to share his take on the 2019 Hamvention as someone who was actually able to go out and experience it! Cale K4CDN GoFundMe...

HRWB077-Hamvention 2019 Wrap Up

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

George, Brittany, and Jeremy just returned from Hamvention 2019 in Xenia, OH.  We had a record year this year - there was no shortage of folks who st...

HRWB076 Field Day 2019

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019.  We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our ...

HRWB075-Benchduino and Hamvention 2019

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

George takes us on a tour of the new Benchduino rapid prototyping platform.  This platform gives you access to common peripherals such as controls, d...

HRWB074-Panadapters

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Swartz, co-founder of Elecraft, drops by to deep dive on panadapters.  We talk about their use, their features, and their technology. PERMALINK ...

HRWB073-BayCon 2019 - Cisco TacOps, APRS, DMR

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you the third installment of content from BayCon 2019.  Dustin KM6QNK talks to us about Cisco's Tactical Operations Emergency Communication ...

HRWB072-Test Equipment with Jason from Siglent

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jason Chonko from Siglent America joins us to talk about getting your first piece of bench test equipment.  We also explore signal generat...

HRWB071-BayCon2019 Part 2 - Ham Roots of Silicon Valley, Off-Grid Solar

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We go back to BayCon 2019, the Bay Net radio club's annual radio conference.  In the first segment we will hear from Paul Wesling KM6LH about Silicon...

HRWB070-2019 Winter Field Day and QRP and SOTA from BayCon

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature several topics related to operating in the field.  Jeremy debriefs on the Ohio Valley Experimenters Club 2019 Winter Field Day e...

HRWB069-What is Arduino

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brittany KF8IJZ received an Arduino kit with many sensors and addons for Christmas and is starting to get familiar with the microcontroller and its ca...

HRWB068-BUilding the K7AGE Workbench

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Randy K7AGE of YouTube fame recently moved in to a new home on the coast of Oregon and had the enviable problem of outfitting his space for Ham Radio ...

HRWB067-Tech in Technician Part 2

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brittany KE8LCA is back to continue our "Tech in Technician Discussion where we explain concepts from the Amateur Radio Technician Exam in practical t...

HRWB066-Tech in Technician

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are proud to announce that Jeremy's Wife Brittany, Mrs. IJZ, is now KE8LCA! She has already filed a vanity application for KF8IJZ. She joins us thi...

HRWB065-2018 Holiday Shopping part 2

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams ...

HRWB064-2018 Holiday Shopping Show Part 1

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It started as a normal episode - We invited Rod Hardman VA3ON and John Jacobs W7DBO (of the Field Radio Podcast) on to talk Holiday Shopping for Hams ...