Best Workbench Podcasts (2025)

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Workbench Edition 387 | Workbench celebrates Avro Week 46:45

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Our blog title for this week was intentionally selected to possess a little more intrigue than usual, as we want to do something a little different with this latest edition. As far as we know, there’s never actually been an ‘Avro Week’ commemoration event, and certainly never here on the Workbench blog, but as we find ourselves on the cusp of the s…

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October 20 2025 #274 - Low Profile Antennas | W3GMS Workbench 1:49:10

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Harvey KC3NZT leads a lively night on the 146.985 Workbench, where operators share their weekly radio adventures before diving into a round of great technical questions. The group trades ideas on low-profile HF antennas, reviews real-world experiences with the Hustler 5BTV, and then goes deep into classic gear by discussing Clipperton L amplifier t…

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205 - Is having too many ways good or bad? 1:11:50

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#87 - N scale modeling discussion 40:52

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We talk about some of the N scale layouts in our group. Ken Borowski MMR discusses his amazing Clinchfield Blue Ridge Division. This layout fills a few rooms in the basement and has been featured in magazines. Greg Terhaar takes us to the other end of the operations spectrum with his San Pedro packing district showing what can be done with N scale …

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Ep.09 - S2|E2: Writing, Debugging & Cross-Compiling My First Linux Character Driver 13:41

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In this new episode of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I take the next step into the world of Embedded Linux: writing, debugging, and cross-compiling my very first character driver. After my initial “Hello Kernel” experiment, I wanted to go deeper — to understand how real drivers work, how they register with the kernel, and how data trav…

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204 - Splinters start a new drinking game business 55:02

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Workbench Edition 386 | Famous Griffon powered Spitfire is a triple scheme tribute 35:14

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. The one thing you have always been able to rely on Airfix to provide the modelling world with is an impressive selection of classic scale aircraft model kits across several different scales, something which …

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203 - Ronnies Shameful Mistake 1:27:34

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Workbench Edition 385 | ‘Secret’ Mosquito gains new parts 27:16

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As we currently find ourselves on the cusp of actual modelling season, with the longer nights providing us with an excuse to spend much more time at our workstations, can you think of a better way of celebrating this than by announcing our latest 'secret' model release? On Wednesday this week, we announced details of just the third releases from ou…

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#86 - Layout Improvements 40:36

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We discuss ways to improve our layouts beyond operations. Scenery, lighting, story telling and more. Greg Terharr, Ken Zieska and Thomas Gasior MMR host this episode. Our sponsor is: The guy who attends every OPS weekend, but can't operate at all. Check out our Facebook group and share with us your layout improvements.…

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Ep.08 - S2|E1: My Journey into Embedded Linux & Kernel Development 14:08

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In this season premiere of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I begin a brand-new adventure: diving into Embedded Linux and Kernel Driver Development. After years of working with microcontrollers and maker projects, I wanted to understand what really happens under the hood — how Linux talks to hardware, what lives inside the kernel, and why…

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October 13 2025 #273 - SOTA | W3GMS Workbench 1:14:18

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Wayne KC3SQI guides another enjoyable session of the W3GMS 146.985 Workbench, as stations check in to share their week in radio. The group talks summits-on-the-air adventures, PA QSO Party activity, shack upgrades, and new gear acquisitions — including tuners, throw-lines, and even a fresh nanoVNA. A great technical discussion unfolds on weather-pr…

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202 - SplinterCON Wrap-Up and Could AI Be A Host? 1:20:32

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Workbench Edition 384 | New Airfix Ferret Scout Car artwork unlocks memories for Gulf War veteran 21:48

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. With almost 400 Workbench blogs now successfully under our belts, we’re never afraid to try something just that little bit different when putting one together, with this current edition being something of a …

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October 6 2025 #272 - Linux, Towers, and Hamfest Adventures | W3GMS Workbench 1:49:41

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In this week’s 985 Workbench, hosted by Ron (WA3VEE) from West Chester, PA, the group dives deep into all things ham radio—from tower-raising tales to a lively discussion on Linux for the modern shack. Operators share updates from the New Holland Hamfest, progress on Joe’s massive tower project, and the challenges (and victories) of running Windows…

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Workbench Edition 383 | Space exploration in kit form – we’re ready for Blast Off! 27:36

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. As the world prepares to celebrate Space Week, there really could only be one subject for this latest edition of Workbench, an edition which really could be described as being out of this world. Unquestionab…

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#85 - Narrowing your modeling focus. 34:07

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This episode we discuss the finer points of narowing your modeling focus. From smaller layout designs to specific places and looks. Dan Dossa, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR are the crew for this episode. We are proudly sponsored by Model Railroad Event Swag.By Twin Cities Division NMRA

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Ep.07 - S1|E7: Season Finale: Lessons from the Drone Telemetry Project 5:14

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In this season finale of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I look back on my FPV drone telemetry project and what it taught me. From frustrating SD card issues and wiring mishaps to the breakthrough of logging my first GPS data, this season has been a mix of struggles, pivots, and small wins. I also share behind-the-scenes insights about s…

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Workbench Edition 382 | Vintage Jaguar kit and Airfix classic 23:15

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’re expecting several new Vintage Classics kit releases to arrive in our warehouse, as we move towards welcoming the final kits from the current range as we head towa…

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September 22 2025 #270 - CW Speed | W3GMS Workbench 2:14:24

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Host: Greg (W3DIB) | Focus: CW Speed, Learning, and Classic Features like AutoPatch This week’s Monday Night Workbench was part Q&A, part nostalgia trip, and part CW masterclass. Operators shared updates from their shacks — from drone-assisted dipole installs and antenna coax upgrades to prepping for Winter Field Day and even chasing DX into New Ze…

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201 - Working Around Other Trades People 1:35:28

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Workbench Edition 381 | The Luftwaffe’s ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing’ 36:18

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. After last weekend’s bumper Battle of Britain 85th Anniversary edition and Hawker Hurricane linked feature in Airfix Aerodrome, we’re taking things just a little bit easier this week for a number of reasons,…

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Ep.06 - S1|E6: From Breadboard to Field Test - Debugging, Enclosures & First Data 14:16

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I took a big step forward: moving my drone telemetry logger off the breadboard and into a real enclosure. It wasn’t smooth sailing. Desoldering headers damaged some pads, wiring bugs kept piling up, and I spent hours chasing errors from the SD card, BME280, and GPS module. But after rerouting …

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September 15 2025 #269 - 160m on the Workbench! | W3GMS Workbench 1:17:23

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Broadcast on: W3GMS Repeater – 146.985 MHz Host: Jim (AF3Z) 📌 Episode Overview This week’s 985 Workbench brings hams together for a night of updates, troubleshooting, and good old-fashioned experimentation. Host Jim (AF3Z) guides the net through a round of check-ins, weekly activity reports, and then dives into questions about antennas, coax, and c…

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200 - Stop skipping grits when sanding 1:14:27

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#84 - Modeling tips to show a specific place and time 41:35

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This episode we discuss how to make your layout show it's location and era. The use of buildings, trains, cars and signs help give visitors the feel of your railroad. Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR , and Thomas Gasior MMR are featured in this episode. Our sponsor is Uncle Dan's Rastafarian Smoke Fluid.…

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Airfix-Workbench | Battle of Britain 85 – Honouring more than the ‘Few’ 53:54

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In a year which has already seen the world commemorating and celebrating several significant WWII anniversaries, this year’s Battle of Britain Day commemorations will be marking 85 years since the pilots of Fighter Command repelled the incessant Luftwaffe attacks against British targets, including day and night attacks against London. With Britain …

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September 8 2025 #268 - Relays vs Switches, Lube | W3GMS Workbench 1:46:14

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General Discussion Highlights Host: Mike (W3MOW) chaired the session from Sadsburyville, PA, reminding stations of repeater etiquette and encouraging participation. Hamfest Weekend: Multiple operators reported attending the Mullica Hill Hamfest. Rain cut down on tailgaters, but there were still good finds and plenty of camaraderie. Kutztown was fla…

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199 - Are traditional workbenches obsolete in a modern shop? 1:23:24

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Airfix- Workbench | British Army Cold War equipment trio a diorama creator’s delight 27:20

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We have something very different to the norm in this latest edition of Workbench, as we will be featuring no fewer than THREE impending model kit release additions to the current range this time around, with…

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Ep.05 - S1|E5: From Zero to Flight-Ready - Drone Telemetry with CircuitPython 10:36

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I finally put the Adafruit Feather RP2040 and CircuitPython to the test — and the results were a huge step forward for my drone telemetry project. After weeks of SD card frustration on STM32, I’m relieved to say: the new setup just works. From a simple blinky app to logging environmental data …

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198 - Building for looks or functionality? 1:25:54

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#83 - Project priority. Choosing what projects to work on next. 37:32

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This episode features a discussion about how we choose what projects to work on. Needs versus wants, fun versus chores. Tell us how you choose your next workbench filler. Greg Dahl, Mike Jordan, and Host Thomas W Gasior MMR discuss their ideas for picking the next project that needs attention. This episode is sponsored by the Gerrymandered NMRA Div…

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Airfix | Workbench- SLS Artemis – An Airfix design project that’s out of this world 30:31

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We’re excited to be back in the fascinating territory of new kit additions to the current Airfix range in this latest edition of Workbench, or to be precise, the actual design of them, as we bring you detail…

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August 25 2025 #264 - New Callsigns and New Horizons (SOTA) | W3GMS Workbench 1:03:11

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General Discussion Highlights New Call Signs & Operating Adventures John (KD3EE, formerly KC3WWC) updated everyone on his recent call sign change. He shared the challenges of updating software, websites, and radios. On the air, his “EE” suffix works especially well for CW during Parks on the Air activations. Station Troubleshooting Ron – WA3VEE rep…

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Episode 23: A Resurgence in the Skilled Trades 41:12

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In this episode, we discuss the big resurgence the skilled trades are experiencing right now in the United States. With new government initiatives being put in place to incentivize a career in the skilled trades, now is the time to be a part of the industry! Like, Comment & Subscribe to hear about the latest innovations from Jonard Tools! Website: …

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197 - Creating products to fund your hobby 1:21:53

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Airfix- Workbench | Westland Wessex. One of the world’s truly great helicopters 34:06

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Following on from our Designer Interview edition, which was posted last weekend, we once again return to the subject of new 2025 tooling additions to the Airfix range in this latest edition of Workbench, and…

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Ep.04 - S1|E4: When the SD Card Won… and Why I’m Switching to CircuitPython for My Drone Telemetry 11:21

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I hit a wall with my STM32 drone telemetry project. My GPS parser worked beautifully, but the SD card shield? Not so much. After days of debugging SPI conflicts, wiring quirks, and endless C/C++ frustration, I had to face a tough question: keep grinding, or pivot to a tool that actually fits m…

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196 - First steps with a new plane 1:16:11

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Airfix - Workbench | A Westland Wessex sized challenge for Airfix designer 30:51

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We’re delighted to be in a position to confirm that for the next two editions of Workbench, the focus of our attentions will to be exclusively related to one of the headline new tooling announcements made to…

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195 - Do we have unrealistic expectations of other trades? 1:21:42

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How Should Architects + Structural Engineers Work Together? w/ Point B Design Group & A-1 Engineers 49:36

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Why don't Architects sketch with clients anymore? And why don't Engineers invest in teaching their Architect collaborators? These two Austin firms have revolutionized collaboration by front-loading coordination, using paper to build trust, and aligning billing phases perfectly. In this episode, you will learn: → Why front-loading structural knowled…

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Airfix- Workbench | The most famous Luftwaffe aircraft of them all? 26:18

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Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. In this edition of Workbench, we will be looking at our latest scale model kit tribute to an aircraft which has to be considered one of the most notorious of the entire Second World War, one which became syn…

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August 5 2025 #263 - AM Modulation and Emergency Traffic on Nets | W3GMS Workbench 1:23:21

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This session of the 985 Workbench was hosted by Greg, W3DIB, from Kennett Square. The meeting began with check-ins from both digital (EchoLink/AllStar) and RF stations. Greg reminded participants about repeater etiquette, including leaving pauses for digital users, waiting a moment after PTT, and managing the repeater’s three-minute timer. Notable …

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Ep.03 - S1|E3: Untethered Embedded & GPS Adventures 12:53

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Ever wish you could ditch that annoying USB cable while working on your microcontrollers? In this episode, I share how I finally untethered my embedded development board using a Raspberry Pi – a real game-changer for my workflow! Then, we dive into the exciting world of GPS for my FPV drone telemetry system. Join me as I recount the struggles (C++ …

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How this Architect quit corporate life to start a new firm but without all the growing pains 9:02

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In this episode, two ex-corporate architects explain how running their own business actually meant less admin than being employees at a large company. What you'll learn: → Why small firms can now punch above their weight with the right tools → How to set up professional operations in 30 days instead of months → The payment processing strategy that …

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194 - When does buying used tools make sense? 1:11:06

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