Best Vhf Podcasts (2025)

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Episode XXV: Falling Into Autumn DX 1:19:32

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When Bryce and Nick last spoke, the U.S. had celebrated the Fourth of July the truly American way — with E-Skip! Sadly, the rest of July did not play out so actively, and thus, the DX duo was not particularly generous with their seasonal skip grade. Do you agree? Inside this fun-filled episode: At 5:00, Bryce talks about some of the excellent tropo…

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All About the EOC 23:49

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ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast in support of the September/October 2025 article “The EOC: Serving at the Hub,” by Rick Palm, K1CE, which talks about what an Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, is, and offers tips for hams who are serving at an EOC for the first time. Josh takes us through more Emerge…

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Inside NETEC: Empowering Preparedness with Educational Innovation 37:53

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In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan gathers the core Education & Training Team from NETEC to pull back the curtain on how they create timely and practical resources for healthcare professionals facing special pathogens. Join Jill, along with Sharon Vanairsdale Carrasco (Director of Education), Ben…

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Flu, RSV, and You: Expert Tips for a Safer 2025 Respiratory Virus Season 41:00

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In this important episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan is joined by a distinguished panel of experts to provide a comprehensive update on respiratory illness trends for the 2025 season. Dr. Ryan Maves (infectious diseases and critical care medicine, Wake Forest University), Dr. Kari Simonson (pediatric infectious diseases, Universi…

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Get Inspired for Contest Season 17:49

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The podcast welcomes Violetta Latham, KN2P, a young contester who has had the opportunity to operate at some big, famous contest stations such as K3LR, PJ2T, and W3LPL. Violetta will talk about how she got started in contesting and how she got to where she is today.By Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY

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EMS PPE in Action: Dispatch to Decontamination 42:53

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On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan dives deep into the world of personal protective equipment (PPE) for EMS professionals. Jill is joined by Chad Bowman, Nurse Manager for the Johns Hopkins Lifeline Critical Care Transport Team, and Elizabeth "Liz" Lenz, Captain with Denver Health Paramedic Division. Together, they tackle…

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Getting in on the POTA Fun 35:45

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Portable operating in the Parks On the Air (POTA) program is one of the most popular ham radio activities these days. Colin Wheatley, W9UPK, author of the July/August 2025 of On the Air article, “POTA Activators and Hunters: The Great Symbiosis,” joins the podcast to explain more about how POTA works, and how to get in on the fun.…

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Special Pathogen Preparedness: A Guide to the NETEC VHF Checklist 35:14

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In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan sits down with Angie Vasa—one of NETEC’s seasoned experts in special pathogens preparedness. Together, they take a deep dive into the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Preparedness Checklist: a practical, accessible tool designed to help any healthcare facility—from small rural clinics to la…

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Episode XXIV: DX With Friends 1:19:25

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The summer tradition continues — Bryce and Nick reunite in person from Cape Cod, this time for the July 4th holiday, which include DX fireworks amidst a controversial E-Skip season so far. We discuss the season from both sides of the pond, chat about our DX shacks at and away from home, discuss SDR innovations (or lack thereof) and the art of DX'in…

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Your Ham Radio Everyday Carry 23:45

4M ago23:45

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Everybody's talking about everyday carry, or EDC, the trendy name for the collection of necessities you tote around with you every day, whether it's in a pocket or a bag. ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, joins the podcast to talk about easy ways to make radio part of your everyday carry.…

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Special Pathogen Preparedness: Strengthening Response with Drills and Exercises 52:40

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In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join host Jill Morgan and special guests Syra Madad, Darrell Ruby, and Tim Scholten for a practical, nationwide look at drills and exercises in special pathogen preparedness. The group breaks down the difference between drills and exercises, shares real-world stories from hospitals across the U.S., and o…

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Field Day Options for the New Ham 16:44

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With ARRL Field Day weekend just a little more than two weeks away, we talk to ARRL’s Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE; Digital RF Engineer John McAuliffe, W1DRF and Education and Learning Support Specialist Max Freedman, N4ML, about how newer hams can navigate the most popular on-air event of the year. Get recommendations for setups, mo…

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Isolation and Waste: Lessons from the Frontlines of Special Pathogen Preparedness 57:14

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On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan of Emory University Hospital is joined by Jade Flinn from Johns Hopkins Hospital and waste management experts Ashley Perry from Daniels Health, and Alex Chapman and Cara Simaga from Stericycle. Together, they unpack the practical and regulatory challenges of managing “Category A” infecti…

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Episode XXIII: 2025 DX Season Preview 1:02:09

6M ago1:02:09

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Let the games begin. For the first time in 2025, Bryce and Nick convene and there's a lot to discuss. The duo address: - Nick's columns at Radio World and how some broadcast industry news might have DX implications. - The latest notable DX logs and the amazing catches heard in Bermuda in April, via the fmdx.org webserver. - Check out the latest And…

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Simple HF Antennas for Field Day 15:23

6M ago15:23

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ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast to walk readers through his May/June 2025 On the Air article, "Building Simple Antennas for 10 and 15 Meters."By Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY

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Frontline Connections: Strengthening Our Resilience 40:46

6M ago40:46

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Frontline Connections: Strengthening Our Resilience In honor of May’s National Nurses Week, EMS Week, Hospital Week, and more, Transmission Interrupted celebrates the frontline professionals who stand at the crossroads of care, safety, and preparedness. In this special episode, host Jill Morgan is joined by a panel of experts from across the countr…

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Learn APRS at the April On the Air Live Session 17:51

7M ago17:51

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This month, ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast to update us on ARRL’s new monthly livestream, On the Air Live. The April session of On the Air Live will be a tutorial on the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS). A handheld radio will allow you to use the APRS. Listen in to find out how easy it is, and how to …

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Spring Break Fever: Travel Health Tips for a Safe Trip 41:30

7M ago41:30

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In this episode, host Jill Morgan explores essential steps for a safe vacation, highlighting the risks of unexpected illnesses while traveling. She’s joined by Dr. Henry Wu, associate professor of infectious diseases at Emory University and director of the Emory TravelWell Center, and Dr. Laura Dickson, assistant professor in UTMB’s Department of M…

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A VHF/UHF Antenna Menagerie 18:25

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There are a variety of antennas that a ham can use on the VHF and UHF bands, from simple whips, all the way up to directional beams. This month’s podcast walks you through the various types and their use cases.By Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY

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The New Joint Commission Standards, PPE, and Me 43:37

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The New Joint Commission Standards, PPE, and Me On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join Jill Morgan from Emory University Hospital and Brooke Henriksen from Sacred Heart in Spokane, Washington, as they take a deeper dive into key discussions from the recent NETEC webinar, The New Joint Commission Standards, PPE, and Me. Building on the we…

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Have a Ham Radio Open House in April 19:07

9M ago19:07

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World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is April 18 every year, and in 2025, WARD is extra special. ARRL invites radio clubs and schools to organize a Ham Radio Open House in April, to highlight the Amateur Radio Service for its development and practice of the latest radio communications and technology, and as a hands-on pathway into STEM fields for the nex…

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Slow-Scan TV: Sending Pictures by Radio 24:06

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In preparation for the first On the Air Live interactive livestream launching on January 28, we take a look at the topic: slow-scan TV (SSTV), a ham radio mode that allows you to use RF to send static images. Steve Ford, WB8IMY, author of “SSTV: When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” in the January/February 2025 issue of On the Air, joins the po…

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Navigating CCHF: Risks, Prevention, and Health Care Precautions 44:25

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Navigating CCHF: Risks, Prevention, and Health Care Precautions In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan, explores the complex world of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) alongside two esteemed guests: Dr. Dennis Bente, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Dr. Saima Ali, He…

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Episode XXII: Interview with Marek Farkaš, aka Noobish, on all things FMDX.org 1:35:26

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to DXers everywhere! By far the most innovation in our hobby right now is coming from the FMDX.org open source project, which includes the fantastic firmware improvements for the TEF6686 portable and the FM DX Webserver. There's now 157 active servers worldwide, including hotspots in Europe, Australia, and emergin…

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Learn Even more with On the Air Live 17:42

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In early 2025, the ARRL Education & Learning Department will launch an interactive livestreamed video podcast, On the Air Live. The monthly episodes will be aimed toward educating new and intermediate-level hams, inspiring them to explore the nearly endless aspects of amateur radio and develop their skills. ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, K…

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Dengue: A Rising Concern in Global Health 39:48

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In this episode, NETEC’s Jill Morgan is joined by Dr. Joshua Wong, an internal medicine physician, an officer with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and a medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Dengue Branch, to unpack the complexities of dengue and its global impact. As dengue cases reach reco…

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December YOTA Month is Coming 13:08

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December is Youth on the Air Month, also known as YOTA Month, and there are plans to celebrate young operators all month long. Blake Pearson, KN4VKY, one of the Americas YOTA Month Participation Coordinators, joins the podcast to explain how young hams can apply to use one of the official YOTA Month call signs, and how you can take part in the YOTA…

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H5N1 Wastewater Testing and Surveillance: Insights and Strategies 26:03

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In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, Lauren Sauer, an associate professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and director of the Special Pathogens Research Network with NETEC, dives deep into the current state of H5N1 wastewater testing and surveillance with Dr. Jana Broadhurst. Dr. Broadhurst, an associate professor in the UNMC C…

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Marburg Virus Disease Update 31:24

1y ago31:24

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Marburg Virus Disease Update In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan is joined by infectious disease expert Dr. Nahid Bhadelia to discuss the current Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda. Recorded on October 17, 2024, this conversation delves into vital aspects including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)…

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ARES Task Book Updates 16:59

1y ago16:59

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The ARES Task Book is an important resource and reference for amateur radio operators who hope to be of service to their communities. ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast to talk about the task book’s place in a ham’s training, as well as recent updates to the book.…

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A Tour of 10 Meters 29:11

1y ago29:11

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The 10-meter band offers something for hams of every license class, including Technicians, who can use voice, Morse code, and digital modes on this band. Scott Freeberg, WA9WFA, joins this episode of the podcast to take us on “A Tour of 10 Meters,” and to explain why right now is the best time to get on the band, thanks to the terrific radio wave p…

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Episode XXI: 2024 E-Skip Postmortem and Bermuda Cruise DX with Allan Nosoff 1:22:57

1y ago1:22:57

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The less we speak of the 2024 Sporadic-E season, the better. But, Nick and Bryce first address the proverbial elephant in the room. Where did this dormant campaign stack up historically? It was, as UK DX'er Tim Bucknall so eloquently put it to us, an exercise in ionospheric constipation. Onto brighter things! Tropo season is upon us, and already th…

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Practice Morse Code with W1AW 13:44

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The podcast takes a field trip to W1AW, ARRL’s Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, to hear from W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, about all the ways to “Practice Code with W1AW,” from daily code practice sessions at a speed that suits you, to Qualifying Runs where you can earn certificates for submitting accurate copy.…

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New Emergency Communication Courses from ARRL 11:23

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ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast to share details about ARRL's updated Emergency Communication courses, which have been broken into three successive levels – Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. The courses are available free of charge at the ARRL Learning Center.…

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Get Ready for Field Day 2024 15:50

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ARRL Radiosport and Regulatory Information Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, and ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE, join the June episode of the podcast to spread the excitement about ARRL Field Day, which is coming up on June 22 - 23.By Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY

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Episode XX: 2024 DX Season Kickoff and May Aurora Opening chat with Bill Hepburn 1:12:12

1+ y ago1:12:12

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In the 2024 DX season kickoff episode of the VHF DX Podcast, Nick and Bryce host the show from Bryce's home on Cape Cod, enjoying a rare outdoor recording session on a pleasant afternoon. The highlight of the episode is a discussion about the rare Aurora opening on May 10th, which provided an exceptional opportunity for DXing. This event was partic…

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ARRL Forums at Dayton Hamvention 2024 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

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This year’s Dayton Hamvention, coming up May 17-19 in Xenia, Ohio, will be extra special — it’s also the 2024 ARRL National Convention. ARRL Director of Marketing & Innovation Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, joins this month’s podcast to share details about ARRL-sponsored activities at the show, including several of the ARRL-sponsored forums and the Youth R…

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Served Agencies: Who They Are and How We Serve Them 15:44

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We often hear about served agencies when hams talk about disaster response and emergency communications. ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast this month to discuss exactly what and who served agencies are, and where the Amateur Radio Service fits into their responses.…

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Episode XIX: Interview with Sjef Verhoeven PE5PVB on the TEF6686 and OpenRadio Discord 1:04:07

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Is spring in the air at your QTH? It won't be long until E-Skip and rumors of Sporadic-E begin floating around the interwebs. Until then, Bryce and Nick bring you another off-season episode of the VHF DX Podcast. After recapping conditions, including a very notable February TEP log from CE3SX (formerly CE3SAD) of 92.7 WEOW from Central Chile, the d…

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Contribute to Science While You Operate 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

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The Solar Eclipse QSO Party (or SEQP), is an on-air event coming up on April 8, the same day as the next total solar eclipse. The SEQP is a great opportunity for hams to contribute data to studies of Earth’s ionosphere, the part of our atmosphere that makes radio communications possible, and all you have to do is get on the air and operate as you n…

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Episode XVIII: Part 2, Interview with Chris Kadlec on FM DX in Korea 1:01:14

1+ y ago1:01:14

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Bryce and Nick were delighted to be joined by DXer Chris Kadlec, resident of Fremont, MI, for the second in a two part series. Chris lived in South Korea for several years during the 2010s. Chris shares with Bryce and Nick his observations, not limited to: The signal environments he DX'ed from in South Korea What brought him there Tropo and E-Skip …

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The Joys of Being a General 25:23

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The January/February 2024 issue of On the Air featured a story from Brian McSpadden Gardener, KE8JVX, about “The First-Year Experiences of a General-Class Ham,” in which Brian detailed how he got his feet wet as a General, and how he put together his first station for HF. Brian joins this episode of the podcast to tell us a little more about his fi…

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Episode XVIII: Part 1, Interview with Chris Kadlec on Great Lakes/Marine DX 1:22:18

2y ago1:22:18

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Bryce and Nick reconvened for the first time in 2024 for a fun-filled episode of the VHF DX Podcast! First, we recapped the recent flurry of January E-Skip reported in the western-half of North America, including some very impressive short skip receptions from the DX ace in the desert, Randy KW4RZ in Goldfield, NV. Then, we were delighted to be joi…

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Maintaining a “Junk Box” 17:07

2y ago17:07

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Maintaining a “junk box” — a collection of odds and ends that can be used in future projects and repairs — is a time-honored practice among hams. Every ham radio junk box has to start somewhere, though. The cover story of the January/February 2024 issue of On the Air, “A Fine Mess: Starting Your Junk Box,” by Eric P. Nichols, KL7AJ, offers advice a…

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More About Bits and Baud 15:52

2y ago15:52

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This episode ties into a feature in the November/December issue called “Bits and Baud,” which discussed important elements of digital communication, namely the quantity of information a transmission delivers -- known as bit rate -- and the rate of speed at which the information is delivered, which is known as baud rate. The article’s author, former…

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Pathogens in Pop Culture: Pandemic and Play – A Board Game Journey with Matt Leacock 29:25

2y ago29:25

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Pathogens in Pop Culture: Pandemic and Play - A Board Game Journey with Matt Leacock Join NETEC hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo for this special episode of Transmission Interrupted as the Pathogens in Pop Culture series continues. In this episode, Lauren and Rachel delve into the world of tabletop gaming with special guest Matt Leacock, reno…

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The Value of Contest Clubs 19:25

2y ago19:25

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“Contesting encompasses so much of the hobby,” says seasoned contester Craig Thompson, K9CT, “from station building, learning how to operate, understanding propagation, knowing rules, learning from your peers,” that there’s something in it for every ham radio operator. As current member and former president of the Society of Midwest Contesters, Cra…

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Episode XVII: Fall Tropo Recap and Extended Audio Spotlight 1:30:20

2y ago1:30:20

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The Fall 2023 Tropospheric Ducting season in Eastern North America has been drawing rave reviews, and Bryce and Nick reconvened in Troptober, if you will, to talk about it, and then, play many different audio highlights from the activity. The duo discussed another historic event that occurred on Labor Day Weekend, with some truly astounding overlan…

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The Solar Eclipse QSO Party: When Operating is Science 18:38

2y ago18:38

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Gary Mikitin’s, AF8A, article, “The Solar Eclipse QSO Party: A Fun Way Support Radio Science” in the September/October 2023 issue of On the Air details how hams can contribute data to a study on how the ionosphere reflects radio signals during the eclipse via an easygoing on-air event called the Solar Eclipse QSO Party. Gary, who is the Amateur Rad…

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Foxhunting Basics: Tracking a Transmitter 23:40

2y ago23:40

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The cover story of On the Air’s September/October 2023 issue, “Foxhunting Basics,” doesn’t have anything to do with chasing down a woodland creature. Foxhunting is a radio direction-finding activity that you can enjoy with a radio club or group, or even with just one other friend — and they don’t even have to be a ham! Rob Zielfelder, N1NUG, explai…