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Episodes
Episode 325 - Live from Hamvention 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us live from Dayton for a preview of everything Hamvention! Listen in to hear what you need to know for your trip to the biggest and best amateur...
Episode 324 - Voice of America Museum Renovations
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ham Talk Live! is back with a special episode! Lee Hite, K8CLI joins us to talk about the status of the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcas...
Episode 323 - Young Ham of the Year 2023
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kees Van Oosbree, WØAAE, the reigning 2023 Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year and Don Wilbanks, AE5DW from A...
Episode 322 - Huntsville Hamfest 2023 Preview
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Brown, N4BCD joins us to talk about the upcoming World's Friendliest Hamfest, the Huntsville Hamfest! hamfest.org
Episode 321 - Hamvention Duck and Ham & Quackers
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Junie Cassone, N1DUC returns to the show after a trip to Hamvention with her duck, Mochi. And, she has started a new YouTube channel called Ham &...
Episode 320 - Field Day 2023
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Bourque, N1SFE, the ARRL Contest Manager, is here to talk about Field Day 2023 and some new changes to the rules! Be sure to tune in to find out ...
Episode 319 - LIVE! From Dayton
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's HAMVENTION EVE! We're here in Dayton, OH to bring you the very latest news, weather, and traffic before Hamvention opens tomorrow morning.hamven...
Episode 318 - Hamvention Preview: Youth & Collegiate Activities
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT and Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR are here from the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP). We'll talk about what's happening at D...
Episode 317- World Radiosport Team Championship 2023 Italy
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-delayed 2022 World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) will be held this summer outside Bologna, Italy, and preparations have been under way...
Episode 316 - Hamvention Preview 2023
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kalter, W8CI, the spokesperson for the Dayton Hamvention is back once again to let us know how things are progressing for this year's Hamventi...
Episode 315 - CW with CICR
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Norman, W4YES and Teri Beard, KO4WFP are here to talk about learning how to learn CW! A new course called the Comprehensive Instant Character Re...
Episode 314 - HamSCI Conference 2023
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF and Gary Mikitin, AF8A are with us from HamSCI to talk about the upcoming 2023 HamSCI conference and the Solar Eclipse Q...
Episode 313 - LIVE from Orlando HamCation
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming to you LIVE in Orlando, Florida where HamCation is about to begin! Michael Cauley, W4ORL, the chairman of HamCation, is here to give us t...
Episode 312- Torroids and Baluns
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frequent contributor to QST and On the Air Magazines John Portune, W6NBC is back to talk about the basics of torroids and baluns. Learn what type of m...
Episode 311 - HamCation Award Winners 2023
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Banigan, KJ4UDO and Michael Cauley, W4ORL are here from the Orlando HamCation to announce this year's award winners and bring the latest news abo...
Episode 310 - 12 Days of Christmas Special Event
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salli Rosato K2RYD & Lou Maggio, NO2C are here to talk about the 12 Days of Christmas Special Event. Salli, K2RYD, came up with the idea, and they ha...
Episode 309 - YOTA Month 2022
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December is YOTA Month, and Kees Van Oosbree, WØAAE is here to talk about stations in the Americas that are participating in this worldwide event wit...
Episode 308 - Winter Field Day
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Turner, WØMET is the director of the 2023 Winter Field Day. He is here to talk about some of the changes coming to this year's event, and exp...
Episode 307 - CQ Worldwide CW Contest
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Dorr, K1AR, the director of the CQ Worldwise DX Contest is here to talk about the CW edition of the popular event coming up the last weekend in N...
Episode 306 - New Tools, New Kits
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our kit building expert, Joe Eisenberg, KØNEB from CQ Magazine is here to tell us about some new kits since his last visit, plus some new tools for b...
Episode 305 - Jamboree on the Air & Internet 2022
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Stearns, NE4RD, President of the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association and leader of the National Jamboree on the Air Task Force is here to talk about ...
Episode 304 - Collegiate QSO Party 2022
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Collegiate QSO Party is back for 2022, and Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR and Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT are here to tell us about all the changes and how you c...
Episode 303 - Newsline Young Ham of the Year 2022
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Wilbanks, AE5DW from Amateur Radio Newsline is here from the Huntsville Hamfest where Audrey McElroy, KM4BUN of Cumming, Georgia is receiving the ...
Episode 302 - Huntsville Hamfest Preview 2022
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Brown, N4BCD, the chairman of the Huntsville Hamfest, is here to tell us all about what's happening for the 2022 edition of the hamfest in August...
Episode 301 - Youth DX Adventure 2022
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, KE8MMS, T.J., KO4FFA, Brennan, K6BFL are 3 young people operating the PJ2T contest station this weekend as PJ2Y as part of the annual Dave Ka...
Episode 300 - A Parks on the Air Summer
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vance Martin, N3VEM is here to talk about 3 big news items about Parks on the Air.
Episode 299 - WalMart Parking Lots on the Air III - It's BACK!
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADØHJ and Andrew Northam, KE8FZT are here to talk about the third ever WalMart Parking Lots on the Air special event taking place ...
Episode 298 - Youth on the Air Camp 2022
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Johnson, KD9KIS, the assistant camp director for Youth on the Air Americas stops by to talk about the upcoming camp in Ohio, USA, the selection p...
Episode 297 - LIVE from Dayton Hamvention 2022
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Braun, WD9GCO and I are LIVE from Dayton, Ohio with Hamvention weather with Spectrum Channel One Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell, KD4BNT, traffic...
Episode 296 - Hamvention Preview: Kit Building and Shopping
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Eisenberg, KØNEB is back to talk about the upcoming kit building opportunities and kits to look for at the 2022 Dayton Hamvention.
Episode 295 - The Return of NASA On the Air
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NOTA is back! The popular year long special event from the NASA radio clubs is back to celebrate more landmark space anniversaries during 2022. Jaya...
Episode 294 - Hamvention Preview: Youth Forum Preview
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carole Perry, WB2MGP, the moderator of the 33rd annual Dayton Hamvention Youth Forum and the moderator of the Instructors' Forum is here to preview wh...
Episode 293 - Hamvention Preview: Voice of America Museum Tours
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Hite, K8CLI, lead docent at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, stops by to talk about this year's open house for hams during Da...
Episode 292 - Hamvention Preview 2022
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kalter, W8CI is here to tell us all about the return of Hamvention!
Episode 291 - Dayton Contest University 2022: A New Chapter
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Duffy, K3LR, the founder and chairman of Contest University is here to give a preview of the 2022 Dayton CTU, talk about the new venue for the eve...
Episode 290 - SOAR: Satellite Optimized Amateur Radio
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Smith, N6MTS stops by to talk about a project he's been working on called SOAR. It's an FM satellite operating appliance. We'll talk about what...
Episode 289 - Voice of America 80th Anniversary Special Event
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn, KD8VRX; Marc, K3POE; and Peter, N4PVH are here to talk about the 80th Anniversary of the Voice of America and the on air special event happen...
Episode 288 - We're Live at HamCation!
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are in Orlando, Florida for the 2022 HamCation! We'll give you an idea of how things are going during the setup, and Hamfest Chairman Michael Caul...
Episode 287 - 10m and 10-10 International Net
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Schlottman, KR7RK from the 10-10 International Net is here to talk about 10 meters and the 10-10 organization. Be sure to CALL in with your que...
Episode 286 - HamSCI Workshop in Huntsville, AL
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, is here to talk abou the next HamSCI workshop that will be held in Huntsville, Alabama March 18-19, 2022.Be sure to CAL...
Episode 285 - Orlando Hamcation Preview 2022 and Awards
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cauley, W4ORL and Mike Banigan, KJ4UDO return to talk about next month's Orlando Hamcation and announce the winner of the 2022 Carole Perry Ed...
Episode 284 - IARU Region 2 Youth
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sterling Mann, NØSSC stops by to talk about the IARU Region 2 Youth Initiative and take your questions!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and com...
Episode 283 - Amateur Radio Newsline Takeover
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, the crew from Amateur Radio Newsline takes over the show, discussing a wide range of topics, Newsline memories, and the latest news.Be sure t...
Episode 282 - December YOTA Month 2021
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kees Van Oosbree, W0AAE, the assistant YOTA Month coordinator for the Americas, is here to talk about the month long special event going on NOW! All ...
Episode 281 - Straight Key Century Club
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doug, N3PDT and Ted, K8AQM are here to take your calls about the Straight Key Century Club. They recently hit a major membership mark, and we'll talk...
Episode 280 - HamCation 2022 Update
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cauley, W4ORL, the chairman of the Orlando HamCation takes your calls about preparations for the 2022 event.Be sure to CALL in with your quest...
Episode 279 - Antarctic Eclipse Festival of Frequency Measurement
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristina Collins, KD8OXT & Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF are here from HamSCI to talk about their next event - the Antarctic Eclipse Festival of Frequ...
Episode 278 - Collegiate Initiative Update
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT and Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR are here to give an update on the Collegiate Amateur Radio Initiative (CARI). We'll talk about what t...
Episode 277 - A Talk with Don Wilbanks, AE5DW
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don Wilbanks, AE5DW will be here to talk about a variety of things, starting with the new version of the Ham Nation podcast.Be sure to CALL in with yo...
Episode 276 - Hamfests and the Pandemic
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kalter, W8CI from the Dayton Hamvention, Michael Cauley, W4ORL from the Orlando Hamcation, and Mark Brown, N4BCD from the Huntsville Hamfest j...
Episode 275 - Contest Primer with K0MD
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, contester and past editor of the National Contest Journal, joins us to talk about how to get started in contesting. If you wa...
Episode 274 - New Kits and New Tools with Joe
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB returns to tell us about some new kits and some new kit building tools!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by cal...
Episode 273 - Parks on the Air and the Monthly POTA Updates
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vance, N3VEM joins us to talk about Parks on the Air and the new POTA monthly updates!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 8...
Episode 272 - VOA Bethany Relay Station Anniversary Special Event
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn Brault, KD8VRX, the president of the West Chester Amateur Radio Association, is here to talk about the club's special event on the air next we...
Episode 271 - Little League World Series Connections to Ham Radio
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Pearson, KN4VKW joins us to talk about his experience being in the Little League World Series and its ham radio connections!.Be sure to CALL in w...
Episode 270 - CQ World Wide Youth Category
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Dorr, K1AR, the chairman of the CQ World Wide Contests stops by to take your calls about the new youth category being added to the SSB and CW con...
Episode 269 - Portable Ops Challenge 2021
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD will take your calls about the Portable Ops Challenge! This unique contests attempts to put all stations on an equal playing f...
Episode 268 - Newsline Young Ham of the Year 2021
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don Wilbanks, AE5DW is here from Amateur Radio Newsline with Faith Hannah Lea, KD3Z, who is the 2021 Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Amateur Radio Newsline Youn...
Episode 267 - Why Should I Buy a Remote Antenna Tuner?
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Portune, W6NBC returns with another important question... Why should I buy a remote antenna tuner? We'll talk about the advantages and disadvant...
Episode 266 - And Now the News!
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caryn Eve Murray, KD2GUT, the editor of Amateur Radio Newsline, stops by to talk about some of the latest ham radio news and a teapot activation!Be su...
Episode 265 - LIVE from YOTA Camp
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are LIVE at Youth on the Air Americas Camp 2021 in West Chester, Ohio! Hear from the staff, volunteers, campers, and parents about their experienc...
Episode 264 - Huntsville Hamfest Preview 2021
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huntsville is going to be the first big hamfest in over a year. Mark Brown, N4BCD, returns to the show to let us know how the plans are coming along,...
Episode 263 - POTA, Lighthouses, and Ducks with Junie, N1DUC
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Junie, N1DUC is here to talk about her Parks on the Air activations, Lighthouses, and Field Day! And, of course we'll talk about why her callsign ends...
Episode 262 - Field Day Q&A 2021
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a last minute question about Field Day? Paul Bourque, N1SFE, the ARRL Contest Manager, is here to take your questions LIVE on our annual F...
Episode 261 - CW Kits and Soldering Surfaces
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB is back on Ham Talk Live! Thursday night to take your calls about some new CW kits, as well as choosing a surface for soldering.B...
Episode 260 - Ham Radio for Dummies
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ward Silver, N0AX is herer to talk about the 4th edition of his book, "Ham Radio for Dummies" which was just released. We'll talk about it's purpose,...
Episode 259 - New FCC RF Exposure Policy
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Greg Lapin, N9GL and Dan Brown, W1DAN are here to take your calls about the new FCC RF Exposure policy and how it affects you.Be sure to CALL in w...
Episode 258 - Hurricane Nets 2021
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, Julio Ripoll, WD4R, Rob Macedo KD1CY, and Lloyd Colston, KC5FM from the Hurricane Watch Net and the VoIP Hurricane Net will join...
Episode 257 - Bradley University ARC
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Dickey, KD9LSV is here to talk about what's been happening at the Bradley University Amateur Radio Club. Connor has been instrumental in recrui...
Episode 256 - Hamvention 2021 Virtual and On Air Activities
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kalter, W8CI joins us to preview all the virtual and on air activities that will be taking place during the would-be Dayton Hamvention weekend...
Episode 255 - YOTA Contest
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Philipp Springer, DK6SP, Markus Großer, DL8GM, and Tomi Varro, HA8RT will be staying up late in Germany and Hungary to take your calls about the bran...
Episode 254 - Newsline Young Ham of the Year Award Nominations
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don Wilbanks, AE5DW returns to talk about this year's Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF Memorial Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year Award nominations. ...
Episode 253 - AMSAT Satellite Engineering Update
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Buxton, N0JY, the VP for Engineering at AMSAT, is here to take your questions about the latest satellite building news.Be sure to CALL in with y...
Episode 252 - Long Island CW Club Youth Program
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Zarges, K2MZ is here to take your calls about the Long Island CW Club Youth Program! The club has expanded since they were here last time, and the...
Episode 251 - Open Lines Thursday!
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TONIGHT on Ham Talk Live! it's OPEN LINES THURSDAY! Call in and talk about whatever YOU want to talk about! Plus, Matt Deutch, N0RGT, chief engineer a...
Episode 250 - Last Man Standing QRT Special Event
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The hit TV show "Last Man Standing" is in it's final season, and it's going QRT with a bang! A huge special event will happen later this month with se...
Episode 249 - VHF Contesting and Roving with K5ND
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Wilson, K5ND is here to take your questions about VHF Contesting and being a rover. Jim has an elaborate roving setup, and is a well known VHF Con...
Episode 248 - Building the Big Ugly Balun
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The "big ugly" might be a famous 22 ounce hamburger in Indiana, but this week on Ham Talk Live! we're talking big ugly baluns! John Portune, W6NBC is ...
Episode 247 - Encouraging News from Huntsville
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Brown, N4BCD, the chairman of the Huntsville Hamfest, is here to talk about the exciting news the Huntsville Hamfest board just received about th...
Episode 246 - Comm Academy 2021 Online
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Helming, WT1IM, the PIO of the Comm Academy 2021, an emergency communications and amateur radio conference, will take your calls live. The Comm Ac...
Episode 245 - VOA Museum Virtual Tours: Stories from Bethany Station
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Dominic, the Executive Director of the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, is here to talk about a new feature at the museum: virtu...
Episode 244 - COVID Research Update for Hams
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, the co-principal investigator for the Mayo Clinic's convalescent plasma treatment research, returns to share the results of th...
Episode 243 - Hamvention Cancelled... Again
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kalter, W8CI, the spokesperson for the Dayton Hamvention is back to bring us the bad news about cancelling Hamvention a second year in a row. ...
Episode 242 - Ham Shack Overhaul
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Eisneberg, K0NEB returns to the show, but not to talk about kits! Joe has completely overhauled his shack, and it's featured in this month's CQ Ma...
Episode 241 - Hamcation Special Edition Preview
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cauley, W4MCA is back tonight to take your calls and questions about the Orlando Hamcation Special Edition being held online February 13th and...
Episode 240 - New Helical Antennas
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Portune, W6NBC is back to talk about his latest creation featured in QST - a helical copper tape and PVC antenna that can be used similar to a J-...
Episode 239 - Holiday Wish List
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again! What should be on the ham's wish list? This year, Steve Molo, KI4KWR from GigaParts takes his turn at holiday gift ideas...
Episode 238 - December YOTA Month 2020
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO, the YOTA Month coordinator for the Americas, will take your calls about December YOTA Month! Youth all around the world are pa...
Episode 237 - Q&A with Rob Sherwood, NC0B and the IC-705
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Sherwood, NC0B stops by to make a follow up visit after the show three weeks ago to take your questions since the phones acted up and we ran out o...
Episode 236 - Fully Remote US License Exams
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marcel Stieber, AI6MS is here talk about fully remote US license examinations, hybrid exams, and to take your questions!Be sure to CALL in with your q...
Episode 235 - New Drake Exhibit at the VoA Museum
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Adrick, K8CJY and Lee Hite, K8CLI from the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting are here to talk about the new, revamped Drake Radio E...
Episode 234 - New Radio Performance with Rob Sherwood, NC0B
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Sherwood, NC0B from Sherwood Engineering returns to talk about the performance of several radios since his last visit on this show and will take ...
Episode 233 - News & Views on FCC Moves with CQ Magazine's Rich Moseson, W2VU
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Escape the debate with news about some recent moves at the FCC: a proposed fee for US licenses, sunsetting the 3.5 GHz band, a new logo, and a literal...
Episode 232 - Contest Calendar with Bruce Horn, WA7BNM
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Horn, WA7BNM is here to talk about his Contest Calendar web site and Twitter feed, preview some upcoming contests and on air events in the next ...
Episode 231 - Hamcation 2021 Cancellation
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cauley, W4MCA returns with John Knott, N4JTK to take your questions about the cancellation of Orlando Hamcation 2021. We'll talk about how the...
Episode 230 - Fall Out 2020
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Cudnik, K0STH from 100 Watts and a Wire is here to talk about the 100 WAAW Fall Out coming up October 9-11. It's a chance to get outside and...
Episode 229 - Numbers Stations
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Māris Goldmanis is with the Numbers Stations Research and Information Center, a project that is dedicated to the research, monitoring, information ga...
Episode 228 - New Radio on the Space Station
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, Lou McFadin, W5DID, and Kerry Banke, N6IZW are here with all the details about the new radio system aboard the International Spac...
Episode 227 - Collegiate QSO Party Changes for COVID-19
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Milluzzi, KK4LWR and Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT will be back to talk about this year's Collegiate QSO Party! Find out about the changes to the event t...
Episode 226 - New Kits for CW
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB returns again with another installment on kit building with some new morse code kits! Join us Thursday night (9/3) at 9 pm EDT (F...