HamRadioConcepts Podcast

Ham Radio Hobby Is In The Shit. We need new blood.

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This goes back along side the video I just uploaded. We need more younger folks in the hobby.

Episode 139 - HamRadioConcepts Podcast

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S2E1: You Know What REALLY Pushes My PTT!!!???

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"THAT" GUY!!! Here's a new concept for a quick daily podcast.

Episode 136 - Winter Field Day, Orlando Hamcation, and More

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 136 - Tornado Season

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The peak of tornado season is February, you always need to be prepared for any kind of weather.

Episode 135 - Autonomous Satellite Tracker Back in Action

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hope everyone had a great holiday long weekend.

Episode 134 - AT&T is pushing techs to get their ham radio license

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's about friggin time AT&T

Episode 133 - YouTube Continues To Suck, My Hamshack In Underway and more!!

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A couple different topics, such as how YouTube continues to warn me about my "lack of effort" lol

Episode 132 - Dream Theater and HF contacts Mobile

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike portnoy is returning to Dream Theater and HF IS ON FIRE

Episode 131 - Survival Mode??? Emcomm??

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ive finished my bugout bag with a lot of emergency supplies and radios galore.

Episode 130 - First Overnight Podcast! SPECIAL GUEST Michele!!!!

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, after a few satellite passes, and a good dinner, here we Are at 145am making a podcast.

Episode 129 - I need to Vent, thanks for listening.

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No description needed fellas, thanks for being there

Episode 128 - Compactenna Base Station Antenna, and Nomad Rural Internet

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lots to talk about, and videos to follow.

Episode 127- HF Activity Net, HFQSO.COM

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check out the HF Activity Net on 17/15/12 and 10 meters...

Episode 126 - WOW, I'm ALL OVER the place in THIS EPISODE!!!

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about the new Radioddity QT40 and QT60 radios I just got. Also some great comments from weirdos...

Episode 125 - Tower base is concreted in, HF digital modes and more!

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Won't be long before my tower is complete

Episode 124 - HF digital modes, NOT FT-8!!

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's make HF digital modes great again. Try something new, that is more personal between hams. Have a conversation, enjoy the hobby.

Episode 123 - Hurricane Idalia Hammered North Florida

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hope everyone is safe up there.

Episode 122 - Talkpod A36plus, another option for a new radio.

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following up on the video I just posted about the new Talkpod A36plus handheld.

Episode 121 - Hurricane Season Is Here, And we're ready for it.

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes are.on hurricane Idalia... Always be prepared, and never let your guard down. Day 6 of sobriety...

I Didn't Want To Post This, I HAVE To Post This.

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for being an open ear.

Episode 119 - Heat Related Illnesses, STAY SAFE!! HYDRATE!

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This can apply to everyone!! Please stay safe out there, it's deadly heat.

Episode 118 - CQ DX CQ DX 11 METERS!!! CB radio is on fire.

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tons of people on 11 meters 27.385LSB.

Episode 117 - Yaesu FT5D? Yes, I bought one.But Why?

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just rambling about a new toy that's coming.

Episode 116 - Check Out My OTHER YouTube Channel!!!

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm ramping up again on my other YouTube channel, called "The Ponderosa" and it's been a while since I made any videos for it but they are about to st...

Episode 115 -- Life straw Review, Learning HiveOS operating system and Crypto Mining

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday. Talking about the Lifestraw portable water filter straw, and learning a new Unix based operating system called HiveOS.

Episode 114 - Coastal Coffee and Beverage

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a short podcast about a couple things. I have been super busy these last two weeks so I really don't have much to talk about today.

Episode 113 - FCC shortwave Modernization coalition?????

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My thoughts on recent YouTube videos that have been posted with some incorrect information.

Episode 112 - MAKE 146.520MHz GREAT AGAIN!!

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Met some great friendly people on VHF 2 Meter simplex during our drive today. Exactly what I said in the previous podcast, you got to get on there and...

Episode 111 - Simplex 2 Meter 146.520MHz

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You never know who is listening. I met a couple people over the air today while mobile, and they say the same thing, "It's great to hear someone on he...

Getting Back To The Grind!!!!

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 109 - Autonomous Lawnmower, With Cellular And Wifi???!!!

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I saw this at Hamfest and I just had to get some video footage on it. Video to upload tonight.

Episode 108 - My Old Yaesu FT-450AT Returns Home, And The Status Of My Kenwood TS-940SAT.

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My Kenwood TS940 Power supply issue, I got my old FT450 back, and a stain on my shirt.

Episode 107 - Essentials For Your First Ham Radio Setup

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here is what I think you should think of as a brand new ham when buying your gear for the first time

Episode 106 - My Entire Field Day Experience!!!

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This pretty much sums it all up...

Episode 105 - 6 Meters / 50MHz is OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

3 things about "The "Magic Band" that you need to know.

Episode 104 - Titan Sub Has Been Lost, also The Marianna Trench and EUROPA!

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation starts with the loss of the Titan Sub, based on the debris field they just found. And propels onto other topics.

Episode 103 - Why You Should Upgrade Your License To General!!

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a lot of questions , probably coming from a recent video I made about being a tech.

Episode 102 - Europa Clipper NASA Mission, Have Your Name Onboard.

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NASA Europa Clipper Mission "Message In A Bottle" program, have your name on the spacecraft.

Episode 101 - HF Mobile, Myth Busting Time!!!

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about common myths I hear about operating HF Mobile. I work DX every day, it's no secret.

Episode 100 - HamRadioConcepts Podcast

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I hit 100 podcasts. It may be mediocre at best but it is still fun.

Episode 99 - LIGHTNING, SAFETY, GROUNDING, AND Story time.

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the peak of lightning season. Be safe, and don't trust anyone. Mother nature will do what it wants.

Episode 98 - HF Activity Net, Testing Band Conditions on HF. UPSTATE NY ham club.

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check this group out. And get on the air with them as a non formal and fun signal reporting event. See where your signal is being heard around the wor...

Episode 97 - My Plans For Field Day

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Made only a few contacts this weekend on the VHF.contest, now field day is approaching.

Episode 96 - VHF Contest Weekend, and Field Day

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend June 10-11 is the ARRL VHF.contest weekend. Check it out

Episode 95 - Weather Radios, Severe Weather preparedness

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you own a weather radio? Do you know why you need one?

SSTV, Slow Scan TV for Ham Radio?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to try something fun for ham radio, check out SSTV.

Episode 93 - Flooding In Broward County, Emergency Preparedness.

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the continuation to part one this morning (ep 92)

Episode 92 - Flooding, and Natural Disasters

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while. This is the first podcast for me in this month of April.

Episode 91 - 31 VIDEOS IN MARCH, MARCH MADNESS ON YOUTUBE!!

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going to challenge myself on 1 video a day for 31 days in March. This will be tough, because I work all day then have family life at night. Send y...

Episode 90 - West Palm Beach Ham In The Park, Saturday Ham Radio Adventure

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I got invited to the Saturday ham radio in the park at Lake Worth, meeting new people at their club and what they do.

Episode 89 - Peak Solar Cycle Is Almost Here!!!

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even more contacts that I made today while mobile...

Episode 88 - 10 Meters Is On Fire!!!

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Worked some great DX on 10 today and yesterday. And also talking about a couple other bands.

Episode 87 - You Know What REALLY Burns My A$$???

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to see what drives me nuts in ham radio.

SEND ME MAIL!!! I Want To Hear From You!!!

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I checked my PO BOX today, and it was a sad result . Listen!

Episode 85 - HamCation WAS A BLAST!!

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Windshield podcast in my personal truck, talking a bit on my drive this morning, thank you to EVERYONE Who I got to talk with this weekend.

HAMCATION 2023 Podcast From Grills Seafood!

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our 3rd annual meetup for dinner at Grills Seafood in Orlando. With Mike, Scott and George,

Episode 83 - Which Antenna To Buy, Mobile And Handheld, Mounts And More!!!

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of antennas out there, so here are some things to consider when shopping for an antenna.

Episode 82 - Unlicensed Hams, Can They Use A Radio?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another great way to let someone talk on ham radio without a license.

Episode 81 - NEW HAMS!!! Winter Field Day!! Repeaters, And More!!

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I need to focus more on new hams, so take a listen to this episode.

Episode 80 - Browning Golden Eagle Mark 3? And The Drake L-4B HF Amplifier

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone here got a Browning Golden Eagle? Tell me about it...

Episode 79 - Correct Phonetic Alphabet, And What Is Your Favorite Band?

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard someone starting their callsign with "kilowatt"? listen to some of these things I have heard. And what is your favorite band and why?

Episode 78 - What Is ONE THING You Would Change In The Ham Radio Hobby?

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks FRANK for the email and suggestions for topics... List to see my take on this question.

Episode 77 - Your Wife Is Calling CQ??!!!

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great question/topic emailed for a quick discussion... Give it a listen.

Episode 76 - 10 Meters, Orlando Hamcation And More!

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm taking the RV to Orlando Hamcation in February, and my gripe about FT8 and 10 meters.

Episode 75 - Should The FCC Update The 11 Meters CB Band?

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My thoughts on what should happen with the CB Radio band in this day and age.

Episode 73 - GMRS Sucks, Or Is It Dead?

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My thoughts on GMRS this morning.

HUGE SALE!! HamRadioPrep Christmas Blowout!

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Check out hamradioprep.com and save TONS on gift cards for a SUPER Christmas present, and upgrade youtself with the all access pass, use the discount ...

Episode 71 - Antenna Analyzers, And More!!

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend on HamRadioConcepts

Episode 70 - Hamfest, Pizza And More!

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Catching up on a few things from this week.

24/7 Ham Radio Livestream, HamRadioConcepts LIVE!!

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/jbUPGNwgNjM

Hurricane Nicole, And Stories From The past. TIPS For The Storm!!

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane season does not end in October, it ends November 30.. We were prepared, and My wife Michele is now my little weather girl!!!!!

Episode 68 - S.A.T. Tracker On Icom IC-9700 AND MORE!!

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

3 quick topics to chat about.... The drive at 5. Keeping you listening :)

Episode 68 - Lingo, And How To Talk On Ham Radio, Anger Management

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here are some tips when you first get on the radio...and some things that disturb me.

NEW CHANGES To My YouTube Genre... Check It Out!

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I posted a video last night announcing what I will be doing differently to my YouTube videos... Take a listen and let me know what you feel about it a...

Episode 65 - BIG Changes To My YouTube Channel, And VHF Line Of Sight Contacts

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about some changes to my video format, and get back into the groove of things.

Episode 64 - Melbourne Hamfest, Upcoming Orlando Hamcation And More Updates

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just rambling on this Monday morning mobile edition.

Episode 63 - Happy Birthday, 39 And Waiting For 40!!

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you honey for an awesome weekend, and a fantastic dinner... Thank you mom for creating me..

Episode 62 - Daily Update After The Hurricane

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back on the road, mobile for work, doing a quick episode with some daily updates...

Episode 61 - Hurricane Ian Final Outcome, And A HUGE Opportunity For Ham Radio!!!

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the final results of this storm on my side of the state... God bless all those affected on the west coast .. what a terrible day for them...

Episode 60 - Hurricane Ian Afternoon Update, More Idiots!!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts go out to the ones affected on the west coast.. but on this east coast? A bunch of nasty crybabies....

Episode 59 - Hurricane Ian morning update

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My first 7:30am podcast during some tropical storm conditions.... Hurricane Ian....

HURRICANE IAN!!! And The Ones Who Have NO IDEA What To Do!!

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please accept my apologies on this episode. I'm only trying to educate and it still doesn't sink in to people's heads....

Episode 57 - SARnet, Florida Statewide Amateur Radio Network, Emergency Communications, Hurricane Ian 2022

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard about SARnet in Florida? Statewide microwave backbone providing ham radio communications across the entire state of Florida.

Episode 56 - Upcoming Hurricane, And I Got The Satellite Bug Once Again!!

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some talking on the road, about a possible hurricane here in Florida, and about my satellite tracker...

Episode 55 - I Talked With Aliens At The Gas Station, And Hurricane Fiona Talks!!

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With my special guest... MY WIFE!!!

Episode 54 - Ask The Listeners! Who Are You? Where Did You Come From? What Do You Want To Hear?

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let me ask you all a question!!!

Episode 53 - Working The World HF Mobile.... 17 And 15 Meters

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Already made a couple of DX contacts from my mobile. The Little Tarheel HP is working just as it always has.

Episode 52 - Modified My Icom 7100, Installed Antennas On My New Work Truck AND I Made Mussels And Clams For Mom!!!

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I modified my 7100 by roving a speck of "glitter" and mounted my antennas... Then it went wrong!

Episode 51 - MARS/CAP Modding My Icom 7100, New Truck , Ideas For My Radios!!

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I got my pickup and I'm out of the van. Now I have to move all my radios and antennas over, and modify my Icom 7100...

Episode 50 - Installing My Radios In My New Work Truck, Upcoming Videos And HamRadioPrep Info!!

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow I get my new work truck.. FINALLY, I get to swap my radios and antennas into my new truck. HamRadioPrep video launching tonight, and more upc...

Episode 49 - VACATION!!! Dinner, Ravioli And VIDEOS!!!

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had to update you guys with my current situation on day 3 of my 10 day vacation, and you all are just amazing!!! Thanks for following along my frien...

Episode 48 - Technician Class And Digital Modes

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering a question about tech operators and the bands and modes they can use for digital.

Episode 47 - Buying Used HF Radios On A Budget??? Here's A Few Pointers!!

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few pointers to ride on a question from a listener .. consider a couple of options in the used market if you need to be on a budget.

THE Ultimate Hurricane Preparedness Guide, TRUTH!!!! MUST LISTEN!!! This One Gets Personal!!!! EPISODE 46

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is.... The first of many when I try to look out for my fellow hurricane prone friends and family.. SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!

Episode 45 - Giveaway Winner, And Labor Day Special Pricing Events

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night I pulled the winner of the Chameleon Emcomm 2 HF/6M Antenna on my YouTube channel in video form... I wanted to guarantee the authentic styl...

Episode 44 - A Zoom Meeting Group Chat About Digital Modes On HF.

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I originally recorded this for a video to put on my YouTube channel but the video quality wasn't the best with the camera on my laptop and my motions ...

Episode 43 - A Bad Day, I Sank The Boat And Dinner Sucked!!

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a day this was. Happy labor day weekend everyone HAHAHAHA, GIVEAWAY TOMORROW

Episode 42 - More Than Just FT-8 For Digital, Boat Is Almost Ready!!

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking in this episode about a zoom meeting I had with some other hams last night. And some updates this weekend.

Episode 41 - When It Rains, IT POURS!!! Cat Has Diabetes :( Giveaway Update!!!

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend went to hell in a handbag and I'm keeping myself just above water.... Listen here for the giveaway winner... Thank you all for your suppo...