Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

Known for his expertise with battery building and his ham radio podcast, Hamdom Thoughts, Dennis AD6DM joins me to talk about the larger journey of exploring science and technology. Dennis' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AD6DMDennis Dennis' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad6dm-hamdom-thoughts/id1525157422 Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in the science and technology of ham radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats / @redsummitrf Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA

Our guest for this episode is Alan W2AEW. I have followed Alan's YouTube channel for a long time, which has very useful ideas for the ham radio operator. He enjoys sharing his electronics projects and ideas with others and putting those projects to the test out in the field. Alan enjoys operating QRP portable for Parks on the Air but has many other interests and hobbies. Join us to learn more about the TekTip Master. Alan's YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@w2aew/videos Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA

Our guest for this episode is Eddie ZS6BNE. Eddie has been in Amateur Radio since the 70s. He loves trail running and road running, although that has become more difficult for him at age 66. He is the creator of "Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio" which is a fun ham radio program that sharpens your skills setting up a ham station, making several contacts, and then moving on to a new location and repeating the process. There is also a RaDAR challenge twice a year with a few more challenging elements added to it. Join us to learn more about Eddie and RaDAR. Eddie's Website: https://zs6bne.wordpress.com/ RaDAR Rally Rules: https://www.radarrally.info/p/radar-r... RaDAR Promo Video:    • RaDAR Promotional Video   Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats    / @redsummitrf   Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA

Our guest for this episode is Josh KI6NAZ. Josh is a dedicated online ham radio Elmer. He creates educational videos on YouTube and hosts a podcast with his spouse among a host of other things. He loves experimentation and exploring the many areas of Ham Radio. We have invited him to be a guest on our show to find out a little bit more about his passion and interests. And of course we'll find out what his opinions and philosophy are about portable radio and field operations. Josh's YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioCrashCourse Josh's Website: https://hamradiocrashcourse.com/ Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA

Herb Goodluck N7HG, son of PFC John Goodluck, a Navajo Code Talker, joins us for this episode. In this interview Herb talks about life on the the Navajo Nation, the Navajo Code Talkers contribution to World War 2, and some of his interests in ham radio, including his participation in Summits on the Air. Join us in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #navajonation #navajocodetalkers

Season 4 starts!!! In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Brian's HF receive antenna, Dan's new kit of materials for learning ham radio, and the details about an upcoming SOTA summit to summit event. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA

Our guest for this All Portable Discussion Zone episode is Gil AK4YH/F4WBY. Gil has a fantastic YouTube channel about operating low power portable ham radios without grid power, called Radio Prepper. Gil has been using social media for years as a means to promote the skill of emergency radio techniques. We'll talk to him about his tutorials, product reviews, field operations, and more in this episode. Gil's YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@RadioPrepper Gil's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/radiopreppers/ Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP Kit Building and QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA

We're back with another episode of "Just the Hosts". This time we'll be discussing Dan's Mobile Ham Radio Installation, Learn about the USGS Benchmarks, and take a look at some 6 Meter Antenna designs. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats:    / redsummitrf   Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA

Rex Harper W1REX, has a deep passion for QRP and QRP kit building. His fascination with electronics and kit building began in his early years and has since blossomed into a successful venture - QRPme, a thriving QRP Kit business. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge to others, guiding them in the art of kit assembly and sharing the delight of operating QRP ham radios. Rex goes the extra mile by organizing build-a-thons at prominent events like Hamvention and other venues, despite the considerable undertaking they represent. Rex's Website for Ordering His Kits: http://qrpme.com/ Rex's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QRPme Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP Kit Building and QRP portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA

Introducing the "Five by Five Ham Radio Forum"! Join us for a captivating show hosted by five passionate YouTubers, where ham radio and electronics take center stage. On every 5th Sunday, three popular YouTube channels combine their talents, bringing together a team of five enthusiastic hosts. Tank Radio and this channel take turns on 5th Sundays, adding an extra twist to the mix. In these special episodes, the spotlight shines on the hosts themselves as each of us brings a ham radio or electronics topic to the roundtable. From cutting-edge tech trends to exciting DIY projects, we cover it all. This interactive fusion showcases our unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise, creating an entertaining and enlightening experience. Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Frank KG5AHJ @KG5AHJ Scott @HamTechies Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #SOTA

In this interview, we have the privilege of talking with Anne KC9YL, an exceptional amateur radio operator whose dedication to empowering women in the hobby and mastery of Morse code have set her apart. With a strong focus on supporting YLs (women) in the field, KC9YL has become a prominent figure in the ham radio community. Her proficiency in Morse code and experience in operating various radio equipment have earned her recognition and respect. Beyond her technical prowess, Anne KC9YL is a passionate mentor, guiding and inspiring aspiring operators, particularly women, to explore the thrilling world of amateur radio. Join us as we delve into KC9YL's fascinating journey, where she shares important insights, interesting experiences, and her vision for YLs in the ham radio community. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf

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Our YouTube fiends from the UK join us for this episode. Chris M0RSF and Fraser MM0EFI both have really interesting YouTube channels, hosting ham radio / SOTA / portable ops videos from the UK perspective. This should be a really interesting discussion as we explore the differences and similarities of portable radio between the US and UK. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA

Dean K2JB loves to stretch himself by going on multi-day backpacking excursions and carrying his QRP ham radio along with him. Hi as a very active Summits on the Air activator and tackles difficult to reach summits like Mt Whitney, numerous summits along a milti-day route, and other challenging yet adventurous goals.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Happy Father's Day!!! We are pondering the idea of moving to a variation of the Amateur Logic TV format https://www.youtube.com/@AmateurlogicTv where we alternate between guest interviews and host-only episodes. In this episode, Brian W7JET, Dan KC7MSU, and I bring a topic to the show for discussion. This may be the beginning of a new format or it may indicate to us that we aren't cut out to run our own show HAHA! Chris M0RSF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@M0RSF Fraser MM0EFI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theradiorover James M0GQC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmateurRadioUK David EI5IMB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishHAMRadio Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA

In this interview, we sit down with Mike Kennerknecht, amateur radio operator N2MAK, to discuss his journey in the world of amateur radio. Mike shares how he got started in the hobby, his experiences with portable operations like Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA), and his gear setup for both HF and VHF/UHF. He also talks about his involvement in the Rochester Amateur Radio Association and his passion for educating and encouraging others through his YouTube channel. If you're interested in amateur radio and want to learn from an experienced operator, this interview is for you. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #SOTA

If you are just starting out learning Morse code, and have recently got on the air with CW, there is a new course you may be interested in. Glenn W4YES offers a Morse code course that assists the student using "Instant Character Recognition" techniques. Glenn and one of his former students, Teri KO4WFP talk about their new course and what it has to offer you! CW Innovations Website: https://cwinnovations.net Join us as we talk about how YOU can learn Morse code with instant character recognition in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #SOTA #CW #MorseCode

Heather AH7RF is a ham radio operator residing in Hawaii who has been participating in CWTs, which are short-duration Morse code contests. She uses an Elecraft KX2 and a CW Morse paddle, and operates about 75% portable in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. The majority of her early CWT contacts were with other KH6 CWOps members, but she has also made DX contacts in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and California. Heather takes her ham radio to many of the beautiful beaches and mountains in her island adventures. She loves to operate with low power (QRP) when portable in the field. Join us for this episode to find out more about Heather's island adventures with QRP portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join or become a Patreon Premium member for for the same great benefits https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #SOTA #CW #MorseCode

Join us for an exciting livestream interview with Jim N4JAW, the ham radio operator who takes his hobby to new heights, or should we say, new parks! Jim's passion for combining his love of cycling and radio communication has led him on thrilling adventures to remote and interesting locations. where he sets up his portable station for Parks on the Air, satellite communications, or just plain old field ops fun. Get ready to be inspired by Jim's creativity and adventurous spirit, as he shares his experience of biking and operating in some of the most breathtaking state and national parks. Don't miss this unique and fascinating conversation with Jim N4JAW, the ultimate "ham on wheels"! Jim's Twitter account: @N4JAW Join us as we talk about how YOU can get creative with portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Become a Patreon Premium member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #POTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #SOTA

Morse code! You realize the endless places you can use this tool as you grow comfortable with it.  You may eventually move from the ham radio “ham shack” to places away form the shack. Our guest, Jim KF7E has explored using Morse code in a wide number of areas since he learned it over 5 decades ago.  Join us as we here about mountaintop portable before there was Summits on the Air, park activations before there was Parks on the Air, DXpedition journeys around the globe, mobile ham radio, and more . . . ALL defined by Morse code (or CW).  

Join us as we talk about how Morse code can define YOUR ham radio journey in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.  

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Each person’s portable radio gear is uniquely suited to them.  As you build and assemble the pieces to your functional QRP ham radio station, you will customize it to your own preferences.  Alan NM5S has been operating QRP radio in the field for many years.  He has created a very functional station for himself.  Like many of us, Alan enjoys building radio kits and antennas and making modifications to them to fit his preferences.  Alan joins us in this episode to talk about his Summits on the Air adventures, his radio gear, and some of the interesting mods he’s made to his gear.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can make modifications to your radio gear in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.  

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You cannot expect to communicate effectively in a crises unless you are trained with your equipment and put your plan in to practice.  Gaston enjoys experimenting with his radio gear in the field in order to prepare himself for those unexpected situations where normal means of communicating fail.

Gaston has used unusual modes in unusual locations to push himself to learn all he can about his capabilities.

Gaston has a YouTube channel where he documents his many adventures, including how he plans for the unexpected before leaving for the field.  You Can find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechPrepper

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Join us as we talk about how YOU can better prepare your ham radio communication skills in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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High adventure trips are physically demanding and have inherent risks.  Ham radio operators who choose to combine high adventure with ham radio need to know how to mitigate these risks.  Tim N7KOM joins us for this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone to talk about some of his high adventure trips and how he prepares for them.

Tim's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@N7KOM

Whether it’s Summits on the Air, Parks on the Air or other outdoor ham radio programs and activities, you may choose to increase the difficulty of your trip.  We might only think of SOTA as high adventure but there have been some amazing POTA or Field Day trips that would be considered high adventure as well.  It’s all about what you make it!

Join us as we talk about how YOU can better prepare for your high adventures in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
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For most of us, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of winter and ham radio is the Winter Field Day contest.  For those of us who enjoy operating our ham radio in the field year round, winter brings with it several other events that are not as well known.  For example, the Arizona ScQRPions, a QRP ham radio club, hosts the FYBO contest every year.  This event is a QRP contest with very interesting multipliers and exchanges that include your cold weather conditions.

Mike K7DD from the Arizona ScQRPions is the man in charge of this contest and joins us to talk about it.  So if you think you have what it takes to operate ham radio while Freezing Your Butt Off (FYBO) then join us to hear how you can participate.

Arizona ScQRPions: https://qrpcontest.com/FYBO
QRPer copy of the contest rules:  https://qrper.com/tag/fybo-2022/

Polar Bear Groups Dot IO site:  https://groups.io/g/PolarBearQRPOps

ALSO!!!! Tim N7KOM from N7KOM Mountaintop Portable Radio will be joining us as a special co-host to talk about what it takes to tackle some serous winter ham radio expeditions.  His YouTube channel is:  https://www.youtube.com/@N7KOM

Join us as we talk about how YOU can participate in Winter Portable Ops outings in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Kyle AA0Z went on a SOTA/POTA rove a few weeks ago.  After the excursion he said that as a new SOTA operator, there were a ton of things that he either forgot, left in the car or didn't even realize he needed when he got up to the top of the summit to activate.  In this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone we talk to Kyle about his experiences and he will share some of my experiences of what I learned and what he's going to do next time. he operates SOTA and POTA.

Kyle's YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/@AA0Z

Join us as we talk about how YOU can improve your SOTA outings in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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I was first introduced to Glenn W4YES in a Morse code class for youth offered by the Long Island CW Club.  Getting to know him, I realize he is doing a lot of innovative things to make Morse code learning easier.  If you visit his website at https://w4yes.com you'll see that he promotes the Instant Character Recognition approach to learning Morse code.  I am also very impressed with a collaboration project he is working on, where he and his collogue are developing an online learning site called Word List Trainer.  This site is extremely helpful to Morse code students.

Word List Trainer: https://morsecode.world/international/trainer/words.html

Join us as we talk about how YOU can improve how you learn Morse code in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.  

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Mesh network infrastructures have really taken off in recent years.  The FCC has allocated amateur radio use on portions of the radio spectrum commonly used for mesh networks.  The mesh network can play a very important role in amateur communications. So what is a mesh network and what are it's applications in the ham radio world?  

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in supporting and using mesh networks in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.  

Special Co-Host Frank from Tank Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/TankRadio 

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David Cripe is an avid QRPer.  He has been having fun in that space for many years.  He designs and builds much of his own QRP gear.  He is the current president of the QRP Amateur Radio Club International https://www.qrparci.org/.  With that responsibility comes the job of  overseeing the annual Four Days in May event in Dayton that coincides with Hamvention.  He also has several QRP kits and projects for sale.  Among those is a QRP CW transceiver called the Cricket http://www.4sqrp.com/cricket40.php

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in QRP activities in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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When searching for a high quality Morse code key or paddle, you would be remiss if you did not include Begali in the search.  Begali keys and paddles are widely known as a top of the line, high quality product.

Begali is a family owned business and Bruna Begali is the face of the company.    Bruna will be joining us this morning to talk about the business, their products and also offered to bring us into her factory and show us around, virtually.

Bruna's Twitter Account: @BegaliBruna
Begali Website: https://www.i2rtf.com
Begali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1577446589207635/

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Many of you will know our gest for this episode, Vince VE6LK.  He is a co-host on the Ham Radio Workbench podcast.  Vince is interested in a wide range of ham radio topics and loves to stretch himself by diving into some interesting technical topics.  But Vince is also grounded in the practical use of ham radio in the field, with his involvement in Emergency Communications.

Vince is an charismatic, interesting person and so I honestly am not sure which direction we'll go with this discussion.  But one thing is certain - we will all learn something and have a great time.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get the most out of Ham Radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Bill Brown K4NYM lives in an HOA community, but he didn't let that stop him from getting enjoying ham radio.  He participates in Parks on the Air, and has found that not only can he get on the air, he can experiment, practice, and learn.  Bill's preferred mode is Morse code and he has some great pointers for those of you who are trying to learn CW.  

Bill has a YouTube channel where he shows you the "life in a day" of a Parks on the Air activator.  He keeps it raw so that viewers can learn the same lessons he has.  

Bill's YouYube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHkD0LkbPelNPj_XL_GkqA
Bill's Blog Page:  https://k4nym.com/

Join us as we talk about how YOU can get the most out of Parks on the Air in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Richard N1RBD's ham radio journey began when I joined a wilderness Search and Rescue (SAR) team which uses HTs for communications during call-outs. He does a lot of hiking and backpacking in the North Georgia Mountains and on the Appalachian Trail, so he felt his knowledge of the area could be helpful.  

He activated a few SOTA summits with VHF, and was amazed at how far he could get from the summit of a 3000ft mountain running 5 watts. He then discovered Parks on the Air (POTA). Living 7 minutes from a POTA park, he tried some VHF activations with no success. Apparently, there is a huge difference between getting 4 QSOs from a summit vs 10 QSOs from a low-lying park when running VHF!  

He started his CW journey in January of 2020 using online resources and apps. His first CW QSO was on March 3, 2020 using a CW Morse Nano straight key to chase a POTA operator for a park to park contact. A few months later, he finally worked up the nerve to attempt a CW SOTA activation. On July 4, I garnered 15 CW QSOs, including my Elmer! At this point, I was officially hooked on CW.  

Join us as we talk about how YOU can improve how you do portable radio and CW in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.  

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We all approach our Parks on the Air activations a little different - and that is great!  We should customize the adventure to fit who we are.  But many of us would like to become a little more effective at it. Our award winning guest today, Brian Duddy N2BTD, is at the top of the SOTA game and will join us to offer his advice on how we might improve how we do POTA.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can improve how you do POTA in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Paul VA6MPM is an experienced mountaineer and backcountry expert who enjoys Summits on the Air in the Canadian Rockies.  He has had some very interesting life experiences such as living in Kenya as a teen, which he describes as "life changing".  He enjoys activating some of the more difficult and remote summits in North America.  If you want to learn more about mountaineering and backcountry philosophies as they relate to Summits on the Air, you won't want to miss this episode as Paul talk about his experiences.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can improve your SOTA experiences in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio

Portable Radio or Ham Radio Field Operation is a much broader game than just Parks on the Air or Summits on the Air.  Our guest this week, Michael Johnson WO9B loves to push himself to find different ways to enjoy portable radio.  He joins us for this episode as we have a small panel discussion on finding joy in portable radio without being a conformist.  There is a speed and style out there for you!

Also, Michael has an impressive antenna he builds and sells - the Spark Plug End-Fed Half-Wave.  Find out more here: https://www.sparkpluggear.com/

Join us as we talk about how YOU can find your own portable ops style in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio

ARRL Field Day is a cherished event for many amateur radio operators.  It's an opportunity to gather with friends, test radio equipment, and experience contesting.  It's the annual ARRL Open house, and "it combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio."

Contest Rules: http://www.arrl.org/field-day-rules

Join us as we talk about how YOU can prepare for ARRL Field Day in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio

Pat K7GUD is no stranger to the backcountry, but is relatively new to Ham Radio.  Pat has been Hiking, Backpacking, Climbing, Skiing, and participating in many other outdoor activities for nearly his whole life.  He writes on his QRZ page, "I've been a hiker and climber a lot longer than I've been a ham, so the "Summits" part was pretty natural. I already have all the gear I need for lightweight backcountry travel.  The "on the Air" part was a little more difficult. But thanks to the many great YouTube videos about POTA and SOTA and portable operation, I was able to sort out what I needed to get started.

Pat has a great "new ham" perspective, and is an excellent communicator.  If you are new to ham radio and want to start operating portable, you won't want to miss what Pat has to say in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone.  If you already operate portable you'll find Pat's journey fascinating.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can improve your SOTA experience in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio

Kurt AD0WE is back again this year!  He joined us last year for the 2021 YouTubers Hamfest and had a bunch of great ideas to help people learn Morse code.  He has released some very useful tools for others to use, free of charge, and continues to update those resources regularly. Find out what's new since last year, and of course receive some excellent pointers to learn and improve your skills.  We'll talk about some of his most recommended tools for new learners along with some of the the best approaches for those starting out on the CW journey.

Kurt AD0WE's Website https://morsecode.ninja

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#YTHF22 #MorseCode #CW #SOTA #POTA

Learning Morse code and getting on the air using CW can be a little intimidating for beginners.  There are a lot of tools out there to help you learn the code, but once you are ready to have that first QSO, you have to take the leap into the deep end of the pool - the wide open airwaves.  Ham Radio Solutions offers a way to bridge that gap, and enables you to have you first QSOs in a friendly environment with people you know and trust.  Dave W6DS, one of the founders of Ham Radio Solutions joins us to talk about the solutions they offer to assist you in learning Morse Code.

Ham Radio Solutions Website https://hamradio.solutions
YouTubers Hamfest Schedule: https://youtubershamfest.com/the-youtubers-hamfest-2022

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#YTHF22 #MorseCode #CW #SOTA #POTA

We often overlook a very important part of ham radio – our wellness.  Heather KJ7YUG, Certified Master Health & Wellness Coach joins us for this episode to discuss how we can get more out of our hobby through improving our fitness, health, and overall wellness.  Heather is a highly motivated self-starter who really wants to see others succeed.  Through her profession and hobbies, she has helped numerous people reach their aspirations and life goals.  Many people have expressed that they wish they were more fit so they could get out and enjoy Summits on the Air or even Parks on the Air.  We will explore what wellness actions you can take to get started with portable ops.  We will also talk about wellness improvements for those of you currently active in portable ops so you can feel even better!

Website: https://www.healthcoachheather.com/
Instagram: health_coach_heather
Facebook: traditionaltable
Healthy Families Rule Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/848173
Sound the War-Cry Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1367518

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#APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio

Larry K7HN hosts an "almost daily" YouTube livestream where his contagious, positive, uplifting personality attracts amateur radio operators from around the world.  He promotes the hobby by featuring hams at their best, and imparting his knowledge about the hobby.  On every show he explains solar weather in a way that is easy to understand.  We have invited him to the show to help us better understand solar weather, it's related charts, and radio propagation generally.  We will also talk about his portable ops experience in Hawaii which should be quite interesting.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can better understand solar weather in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

Slides Shown in the show: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1222YcVi_PW6xQWHkj8nvnPn0yyuFVV6L

Strong Sun Cycle Article: https://earthsky.org/space/sunspot-cycle-25-among-strongest-on-record-says-ncar/

Other Links:

http://www.solarham.net/

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

https://prop.kc2g.com/

https://www.voacap.com/

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Pete Scola WA7JTM has been chasing DX on the allusive 6 meter "magic band" for close to 55 years.  He has earned numerous awards and is well known in serious 6 meter circles.   He doesn't view himself as an expert on 6 meters but you will be hard pressed to find anybody who knows more then he does on the subject.

Pete joins us on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone to explain what a person needs to do to make 6 meter SSB and CW contacts.

Join us we talk about how YOU can get 6 meter contacts in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Dave K3GX participates in Summits on the Air and Parks on the Air.  He is relatively new to these programs but has been in the amateur radio hobby since 1975.  He learned Morse code not long after becoming interested in ham radio and is a very good CW operator.  He has many other interests and abilities including his recent dive into 3D printing.  We’ll talk to Dave about how he got started with 3D printing and explore some of his projects he’s made to assist himself and others with SOTA and POTA field operations.

Join us we talk about how YOU can start 3D printing your ideas in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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When Bruce N9WKE started the DitDit podcast, he said his ultimate goal “was to always be encouraging and inspiring everyone with an interest in the code and CW, from beginners to folks with years of experience, to get on the air, there are a lot of things to do, and HAVE FUN!”  Before he started the DitDit podcast he was always talking to people, especially young people, about Morse code.  When he finished his first CW Academy course, he said he just could not stop talking to people about operating CW.  Eventually he realized he was answering the same questions over and over.

In this episode we discuss the most commonly asked questions about CW.  We will also learn more about Bruce’s CW journey.  

Join us we talk about YOUR Morse code questions in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.  

DitDit Podcast: https://www.ditdit.fm  

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In this episode we talk about the benefits of joining a SOTA community, the different opportunities that exist, and how to organize a group if one doesn’t exist near you.

Organizing and cultivating Summits on the Air groups is very important to the success of the larger SOTA community.  It is a way to build comradery with those who share a common interest, it provides a landing spot for hams that are new to SOTA, and it facilitates new activities and gatherings.  Today’s guests have all quietly moved to facilitate an active SOTA community in their area.

Mike KN6EZE has organized a SOTA group in southern California, Pat KI7SVM has done the same in the Carolina’s, and Doug N4HNH has facilitated a sense of community in Georgia.  Each has done different things to organize their SOTA communities, but there is also some overlap.

Join us we talk about how YOU can participate in the SOTA community in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

Here are the social media links I promised

Facebook
(Sota) Summits On The Air: https://www.facebook.com/groups/37631909313/
SOTA Appalachia (Summits On The Air): https://www.facebook.com/groups/294996811399188/

Southern Appalachian SOTA & Expeditions https://www.facebook.com/groups/southsota/
PacNW SOTA https://www.facebook.com/groups/647780422075300/

Slack
SOTA-NA sota-na.slack.com
Jerrynet ad6dm.slack.com  

Discord
TOADS: https://discord.gg/W5qW52HU
Ham Radio 2.0: http://hamradio2.com/discord
Ham Radio Crash Course: https://discord.gg/QFuKcm5D
VE Sota Association: https://discord.gg/jdq8Nz9F 

Web
SOTA Reflector: https://reflector.sota.org.uk/
pnwSOTA: http://www.pnwsota.org/ 

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Chris ZL4RA has completed some amazing SOTA activations.  He lives in New Zealand where you can find some of the most inhospitable mountains.  But Chris takes it all in stride and keeps it lighthearted.  His fun and positive disposition seen on his YouTube videos is contagious.  Join us for this interview with Chris, where we will explore some of his adventures in Summits on the Air.  Also, Chris is the creator of a very useful website in Beta that you might be interested in called SOTA STARS.  We’ll talk about that too!

SOTA STARS:  https://sotastars.com

Join us we talk about how YOU can improve your SOTA activations in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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All of us have a role to play in promoting a better Amateur Radio community.  Whether we promote, advocate for change, or inspire others to be their best self, each person in this hobby touches others in some way.  Eric 4Z1UG does this through reaching out to others in the hobby, inviting them to share their story, and making those stories available for all to hear on his podcast.  Many have been inspired to do more with ham radio through listening to QSO Today.  Recently, Eric has also inspired others through his QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo.

In this episode, Eric joins us to talk about his podcast and the Expo as we explore how we all can do more to make Amateur Radio an enjoyable place to learn and grow in the art of radio.

QSO Today Podcast: https://www.qsotoday.com
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo:  https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com  

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Are you frustrated that you can’t seem to learn Morse code?  Have you given up trying to learn or improve your skills?  Howard Bernstein WB2UZE returns to the show tonight to finish our discussion about learning Morse Code.  There are all sorts of obstacles to finally learning CW.  Howard will identify some of the more common challenges people face in learning CW and offer some tried and true ways to overcome them and finally join the ranks of “Code Operators”.

Long Island CW Club Website:  https://longislandcwclub.org

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Have you heard of HEMA or WOTA?  What are the land access issues in the UK?  Chris M0RSF will answer our questions about what it’s like to operate portable ham radio in the UK.  He likes to operate outside the box a little and has some very interesting portable radio experiences.  Join us as we find out the challenges and unique opportunities of portable radio in Chris’s neck of the woods.

Chris has a very interesting YouTube channel where you can find out more: https://www.youtube.com/user/M0RSF

Join us we talk about how YOU can challenge yourself with portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Do you want to build a portable ham radio station to operate in the field?  Do you wonder how you might improve your current portable station?  George KJ6VU joins us tonight to talk about the pros and cons of each category of equipment for your portable ham radio station.  We’ll discuss antennas, masts, radios, and more.  George has a very interesting backstory, as a host to the Ham Radio Workbench podcast, creator of the Packtenna antenna line of products and accomplished homebrewer and builder.

Packtenna Antennas: https://www.packtenna.com
Ham Radio Workbench Podcast:  https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/

Join us we talk about how YOU can build an effective portable ham radio station in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Do you wish you were proficient in operating your ham radio using Morse Code?  Do you wish you could find a CW learning resource that fits your specific needs?  Howard Bernstein WB2UZE joins us tonight to talk about the wide variety of Morse Code learning resources made available by the Long Island CW Club.  We will be talking to him about their various classes, special interest groups, presentations and more ... all catered to helping YOU improve your Morse code skills.

Long Island CW Club Website:  https://longislandcwclub.org

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Do you want to use Morse code when operating your ham radio but find it difficult to learn?  Joe Fischer AA8TA joins us tonight to talk about how to break through the struggles of learning Morse code.  He is the current CWops CW Academy Manager.  We will be talking to him about how the CW Academy works, how to best learn CW, and what tools you might use on your path to proficiency.  We’ll also talk about what other CWops activities and programs are available to assist you in finally reaching your goals.

Learn more about Joe on his website:  https://aa8ta.net/10-2/

Join us we talk about how YOU can learn Morse code in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Steve WG0AT is a well-known Summits on the Air activator.  His excursions to the top of SOTA summits to operate mountaintop portable with his to goats, Peanut and Rooster is legendary.  But there is so much more to his story.  Steve has been operating from the top of mountaintops long before the existence of SOTA.  So what was that like?  What was the motivation? How have things changed?  Join us as we talk with Steve about those early days.

Join us as for this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Ham radio QRP has evolved over the years.  It has expanded and diverged into new and interesting niches.  Yet the classic QRPer is still alive and well.  Our guest for this episode is Dick G0BPS who has been a part of the classic QRP culture for many years.  He is a past president of the QRP Armature Radio Club International (ARCI) and was elected in into the ARCI QRP Hall of Fame.  He also serves as the secretary of the G-QRP club.  We will explore what it meant to be a QRPer years ago, what has changed and what has remained the same.  So join as we talk about the BIG REWARDS of operating QRP.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can enjoy the pleasure of working QRP in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Why should you share your portable radio experiences with others.  We have a panel of guests on today's episode that have a passion for sharing their adventures.  We'll ask them why we should all share our experiences.  Hopefully this discussion will give you ideas on how you can share your stories when it comes to portable radio.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can share your portable radio experiences in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

Guests are:

Jesse VE6JTW "VE6JTW CDN Rockies Radio Adventurer"

https://www.youtube.com/c/VE6JTWCDNRo...

Shane KD9NJJ "Scout 75"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQP0...

Mike AC0PR "mkc0pr"

https://www.youtube.com/user/mkc0pr

Tim N7KOM "Upsection N7KOM"

https://www.youtube.com/c/UpsectionN7KOM

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Expand your mind when it comes to portable radio.  When it comes to interesting places you can operate portable, the possibilities are unlimited.  Our guest today is Tom N2YTF who has had some very unique experiences operating portable radio.  We have him on to discuss his unique experiences and hopefully inspire you to expand your horizons when it comes to portable ops.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can expand your portable radio experiences in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

G4DHF Beam - https://tinyurl.com/yj338w66

2M Beam Plans - https://tinyurl.com/33n9t2sa

BX-184 microphone integrated voice keyer - https://www.dh8bqa.de/bx-184

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I'm going solo on this one.  The 1 year anniversary of this stream is  a couple of weeks away.  We've come a long way since episode 1.  I've been really busy with travel lately and have not had a lot of time to finish up videos currently in post.  What is next for this stream and for the channel.  Join me for a casual discussion about this and what ever else you bring up in the chat.  I'll bring on guests from the chat if any are interested.

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There is an art to being a great portable radio activator and there are several things you can do to improve your operating skills.  Our guest today is Darryl WW7D who wrote a great article in a recent edition of the Pacific Northwest SOTA Newsletter on the topic.  We have him on to discuss the points he makes in the article.

Join us as we talk about how YOU can be a better portable radio activator in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

The newsletter where Darryl's article is found: http://www.pnwsota.org/sites/pnwsota.org/files/downloads/K7ATN/PNW%20SOTA%20Newsletter%20Jan-Feb-Mar%202021.pdf

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For this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone you’ll hear from the hosts, Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Charlie NJ7V . . . and YOU will be the special guest.  If you have a question or something interesting to share and would like to join the show as an impromptu guest, contact Charlie NJ7V via email or social media.  After hearing from you, we’ll add you to the list of impromptu guests we’ll bring on during the second half of the show.

Join us as we talk about YOUR questions and answers in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Colorado 14er Event Amateur Radio operators from around Colorado will be climbing many of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountains and Summits On The Air (SOTA) peaks to set up amateur radio stations in an effort to communicate with other radio amateurs across the state and around the world. Bob K0NR will be our guest to talk about this event.  Read more here https://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/2021/07/2021-colorado-sota-14er-event/

10-10-10 Challenge To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, WØC-SOTA is organizing a 10-10-10 Event with a challenge for Activators and Chasers alike. (Activators operate from summits, Chasers try to contact them.)  10 Activations, 10K Feet, Within 10 Days. Matt K0MOS will be our guest to talk about this challenge.  Read more here https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/woc-10-10-10-event-update/26220

Pacific Northwest Not-Quite-Fourteener  https://qrpdx.org/

Join us as we talk about how YOU can participate in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Ham radio is a diverse hobby with endless possibilities to suite just about everybody’s interests.  For example, many people enjoy taking there radio out in the field, referred to as “portable radio” or “portable ops”.  Within that niche some like the solo adventure and some like a little company, or like me a mix of both depending on mood and circumstances.  Something you don’t quite see every day is a husband and wife team out in the field together enjoying the hobby.

Join us for this episode of the “All Portable Discussion Zone” as we explore the idea of Ham Radio Couples and maybe find out how YOU can get your partner to join you in the ham radio hobby in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

Guests:

Lisa KJ7PJV and Jon KJ7IGZ

Mary Catherine KI4HHI and Joe KI4ASK

YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqcSNogeLXA&ab_channel=JoeDomaleski

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Sandy W7NRS and Charlie NJ7V

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Chris Tabor, K7TAB has been pursuing his Summits on the Air Mountain Goat award for 5 years.  Along the way Chris has enjoyed working satellites from his SOTA summits.  If you are interested in trying to make a satellite contact form a SOTA summit then this should answer a lot of your questions.  And full disclosure, Chris is a great friend of the hosts of this show.  We claim him when nobody else does haha!   Join us as we talk about how YOU can get started using satellites on SOTA activations in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.  Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Jim Veatch, WA2EUJ was first licensed in 1976.  Kit building and homebrewing has been a passion of his from a very young age.  He has designed many kits that are currently available at HobbyPCB.com (a company he co-founded) including the Hardrock 50 amplifier.  His interests have not been limited to just kit building and homebrewing.  For example, he has done work in antenna design, microprocessors, SDRs and he is interested in moon bounce communications.  Join us as we talk about how YOU can get started with your first kit building project in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

HobbyPCB Website https://www.hobbypcb.com

Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Thomas K4SWL is a very active QRP portable enthusiast.  He created a website QRPer.com where he shares his adventures.  Like so many other portable radio fans, Thomas enjoys SOTA, POTA, Field Day and many other activities that center around operating portable QRP.  Join us as we get to know Thomas a little better and find out why he advocates for QRP portable in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.  

Thomas's Website https://qrper.com/
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When it comes to operating in the field, Tracy VE3TWM is one of the first radio operators that comes to mind.  He has an outstanding YouTube channel called "Outdoors On The Air", where he shares his adventures.  But he is also very technical minded and savvy with his gear, offering great insights into how to get the most out of your portable radio experience. Find out about more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

Tracy's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/twmckim

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Sebastian DJ5SE is relatively new to ham radio.  He has a very interesting career background and is very interested in homebrew electronics.  While working on a Morse code communication project, he found that he needed a good Morse code paddle.  Through his professional background and technical experience, he created his own CW paddle which he hopes others will find useful as well.

Sebastian's CW Paddle https://www.radioadventuregear.de/en/

Websites:

Morse Code Trainer for CWA https://morsecode.world/

LCWO: https://lcwo.net/

Seiuchy: https://seiuchy.macache.com/

Morsecode Ninja: https://morsecode.ninja/

Clubs and courses:

CW Academy Courses: https://cwops.org/cw-academy/

CW Academy PIHA: https://cwops.org/wp-content/uploads/...

Long Island CW Club: https://longislandcwclub.org/

Fists: https://fists.co.uk/

Podcast:

https://www.ditdit.fm/

Book:

Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy: https://www.qsl.net/ik0ygj/enu/index....

Apps:

Morse Trainer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Morse Code Keyer Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

KMT Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Morse Mania: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Claus' Morse Code Trainer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 

Convert phone book to morse: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Morse Machine: http://www.g4ilo.com/morse-machine.html

SigBit - My Morse over IP Project: https://github.com/tuxintrouble/sigbit

My Thingiverse files: https://www.thingiverse.com/sebste/de...

https://www.radioadventuregear.de

YouTubers Hamfest Schedule: https://youtubershamfest.com/the-yout...

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Kurt AD0WE has become quite proficient at operating ham radio using CW.  His journey is a fascinating one.  Along the way he decided to help others learn CW and released some very useful tools for others to use, free of charge.  Join us as we hear his story and find out what tools he offers for those wanting to learn Morse code.

Kurt AD0WE's Website https://morsecode.ninja

YouTubers Hamfest Schedule: https://youtubershamfest.com/the-yout...

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Manuel HB9DQM, creator of HamAlert and SOTL.AS Manuel HB9DQM is an avid hiker and mountaineer.  He has tackled some pretty amazing summits on his journey to Triple Mountain Goat for Summits on the Air.  He is the creator of a few ham radio resources including "SOTLAS" https://sotl.as and "HamAlert" https://hamalert.org. Find out more on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.  Manuel's website: https://neon1.net/sota/

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What are the most common transceivers used for portable radio?  For this panel discussion I have invited a diverse group of operators who will talk about the rigs they use for SOTA, POTA and other portable QRP operations.  Find out why the panelists prefer one radio over another on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

Doug N4HNH's YouTube Channel https://tinyurl.com/4xcp4rum

Beau KH7FC's YouTube Channel  https://tinyurl.com/c3mr5xvk

Mark KG6LI's YouTube Channel https://tinyurl.com/952ff765

Dan KC7MSU

Brian W7JET

Shane KD9NJJ's YouTube Channel https://tinyurl.com/5a3muz6c

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David KM3A is an avid hiker, backpacker, mountain biker, and rock climber.  After finding Amateur Radio David set several goals for himself including learning CW, DXCC and then after finding Summits on the Air, achieving Mountain Goat status.  David reached the goal of Mountain Goat earlier this month. Find out about his journey on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

David's Website https://www.km3alpha.com/

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Ariel NY4G I learned about Ariel NY4G and his EFHW while recently visiting family in Georgia.  Ariel's story is fascinating.  He has all kinds of diverse interests related to ham radio, and a few not so related.  Find out about his antenna designs, his woodworking, and more on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.  

Ariel's Blog page - http://ny4g.blogspot.com
Ariel's Antenna Store - https://www.ny4gefhw.com Ariel's
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Don W1FYG is a top Parks on the Air activator on the leader board.  He has had some great experiences and is very willing to help others get involved in POTA.  He also has a great YouTube channel listed a little further down.  Join us as Don gets us all up to speed participating in POTA on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

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Twitter: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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With guests Martha W0ERI, Dean K2JB, Steve WG0AT, Keith KR7RK, Adam K6ARK, and Scott KW4JM Continuing this roundtable discussion for new SOTA ops, I have invited a panel of some of the more experienced Arizona SOTA activators to join us on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ” to talk to the NEW SOTA ROOKIES.  This will be a great opportunity for other experienced SOTA ops to join the chat and offer their insights.  And of course, those new to SOTA shouldn't miss this one!

AGENDA
Scott KW4JM – The SOTA Community
Steve WG0AT - WW7D’s SOTA etiquette aka tips for successful SOTAs
Martha W0ERI - SOTA Chasing
Dan KC7MSU - Finding your operating style
Adam K6ARK - How to work a pileup
Dean K2JB – SOTA Activations and Backpacking
Keith KR7RK - Logging in the field, and using FLE post-activation to simplify log uploads
Keith KR7RK - Uploading activation logs to ARRL's Logbook of the World

Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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Stuart KB1HQS achieved Mountain Goat in January of this year, 2021.  He has activated summits in a number of states and frequently goes on multiple day excursions, and is a top POTA activator.  He has a book, webpage and other resources to help people learn about portable ops!  Join us as Stuart talks about backpacking and day trips on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

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Dennis AD6DM and Mike K8MRD join us for this episode to talk batteries.  Both guests have a great working knowledge about the science of batteries and can offer solid insights into the different options out there for portable operations.

Bioenno Power https://www.bioennopower.com/Ham-Com 

Presentation (another resource) https://youtu.be/7Thvyjdz-pE

Malen VE6VID achieved Mountain Goat activating peaks in the Canadian Rockies.  He’s Alberta’s 2nd Goat, and only the 4th in Canada.  He just reached that milestone in January of 2021.  Activating in the Canadian Rockies is no joke!!  Join us as Malen talks about his adventures on his way to Mountain Goat on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”.

The calculator for EDZ is located here: http://www.westmountainradio.com/antenna_calculator_zepp.php?frequency=146.53The toroid part number is Fair-Rite Products Corp # 2643625002 available from DigiKey for about $1.00 each.

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The W7A Summits on the Air association has a bunch or new SOTA Rookies.  Recently, in the AZSOTA groups.io group, there is a lot of great discussion about how to do SOTA including helpful hints for the rookies.  I have invited a panel of some of the more experienced Arizona SOTA activators to join us on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ” to talk to the NEW SOTA ROOKIES.  This will be a great opportunity for other experienced SOTA ops to join the chat and offer their insights.  And of course, those new to SOTA shouldn't miss this one! With Pete Wa7JTM, Keith KR7RK, Dave AE9Q and the show's hosts.

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Summits on the Air 5x Super Sloth and 3x Mountain Goat, Bob AC1Z joins us for this Episode.  He’s a northeast coast legend! Whether it’s chasing from the shack or activating summits, Bob is a very experienced amateur radio operator, especially with portable ops.  He has some very interesting experiences you can catch on this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”

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New Mountain Goat, Robert N3BZ joins us for this Episode.  He just achieved Mountain Goat status in December.  His ambition drove him to achieve this award much faster than most.  Find out how he did it here on "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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Gary W0MNA & Martha W0ERI join us for this Episode.  They are best known as the chasers everybody in the USA knows, because if you have activated a SOTA summit, the odds are great they are in your log.  They hold the #1 and #3 spot in the chaser roll of honor in the USA, and are also working on achieving the Mountain Goat award from Kansas - but there are no SOTA summits in Kansas! Join us here on "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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Darryl WW7D AND Josh WU7H join us for this Episode.  While they may occasionally do solo activations, this "SOTA Duo" usually activates together, and they are a well oiled machine on the summit together.  What's more, they are prolific chasers and have both achieved "Super Sloth" in addition to Mountain Goat. Join us here on "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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Joyce Witte K0JJW and Bob Witte K0NR join us for this Episode.  They both recently received their Mountain Goat award, and both did this almost exclusively using 2 meter FM.  Check it out here on "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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Ham Ninja, Christian Claborne N1CLC joins us for this Episode.  He achieved Mountain Goat status on June 26th, 2020 from a summit in New Mexico.  He promotes SOTA via his YouTube channel and hamninja.com website, and has done joint activations with many different people.  Check it out here on "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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New Mountain Goat, Roland Simmons K7FOP joins us for this Episode.  He just achieved Mountain Goat status on October 31st, 2020.  And it is possible that co-host Dan KC7MSU will achieve Mountain Goat the day before we go live so it might be a two-fer here on "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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New Mountain Goat, Tim Keene K5DEZ joins us for this Episode.  He just achieved Mountain Goat status on September 9th, 2020

Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here in "The Zone" - the AP/DZ!

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Episode #2 Let's talk about our experiences in Summits on the Air

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This is Episode #1 where we introduce ourselves and talk about the direction we want to go with the All Portable Discussion Zone livestream.  Plus we talk a little Summits on the Air (of course)!

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