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Tank RadioWho was your Ham Radio Elemer? YouTubers and Friends Answers, Dayton Hamvention 2024I Attend the Dayton Hamvention 2024 and I asked "Who was your Ham Radio Elemer?" to my Youtubers and Friends. These are there answers.YoutubersJish (KI6NAK) - @HamRadioCrashCourse Jason (KM4ACK) - @KM4ACK Bill (K0WHW) - @Bill-HRT Kyle (AA0Z) - @AA0Z Sterling (N0SSC) - @N0SSC Junie (N1DUC) - @hamandquackers73 Jason (KC5HWB) - @HamRadio2 Dennis (AD6DM) - @AD6DMDennis Angle (N3ARB) - @hamandquackers73 Carlos (K9OL) - @LifeAtTerminalVelocity Robert () - @digital.rancher Charlie (N7JV) - @RedSummitRF Vern...2024-05-2427 min

Ham Radio All Portable Discussion ZoneHam Radio as a Means to Learning About Science and Technology #6 Season 4 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 work...2023-12-181h 01

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsFlyin' and Cigars and Streams, oh my! \o/Today, I welcome a special guest: [Tank does his trademark S9+20 intro]. Frank KG5AHJ, also known as Tank Radio on YouTube, was a previous guest on the show a couple of years ago. We revisit him with some cool updates to his life, his channel, and his ham radio activities. Links: Tank Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TankRadio Tank Depot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tankdepotone Frank on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KG5AHJ Tank Radio's Patreon: https://www...2023-09-131h 10

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsPandemic Ham N2MAK MikeToday I talk with N2MAK Mike, also known as "Never 2 Many Antenna Kits". Mike is New York native, Board of Directors for the Rochester Amateur Radio Association (one of the largest active clubs in the U.S), and an active Parks on the Air ham radio operator. On YouTube, Mike likes to share his antenna tests and POTA adventures, and always seems to be having a great time operating amateur radio. Links: Mike N2MAK on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK N2MAK on Twitter: https://twitter...2023-08-091h 19

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsSeason 2 Start with VK7HH HaydenIn today's episode I am joined by VK7HH Hayden Honeywood, also known Ham Radio DX. Hayden is active with ham radio the land of Australia, with extensive outreach efforts to increase the number of hams in VK-land and sometimes performing long marathon livestreams on YouTube. Hayden likes to share his discoveries, gear reviews, and radio experiments and recently surprised us American hams by traveling more than 10,000 miles to attend the Dayton Hamvention. Links: Ham Radio DX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioDX Ham Radio DX on Twitter: https...2023-08-021h 48

Tank RadioHamdom Tank, Special Guest Dennis AD6DMSpecial Dennis Ad6DM is joining to talk radio radio, SOTA, POTA, and what ever other topics come up.Guest: Dennis - https://ad6dm.net/log/Co-Host - https://www.youtube.com/c/hamradiofornontechies 2023-01-1259 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsTribute to KG6HQD Jerry HildemanIn this long overdue episode, several hams share about Jerry Hildeman, KG6HQD (Silent Key). Jerry was a huge influence in many people's lives through his work as a police officer, his superb videos about Summits on the Air and his indomitable spirit of getting outdoors and "just doing it". He passed in late September after a long battle with brain cancer. A few years before that he stepped back to focus on other creative endeavors, and as news of the cancer came he went straight to God and family and made the most with those most important to...2022-10-3127 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKD9OLN Life At Terminal VelocityToday I am talking with Carlos KD9OLN, also known as LifeAtTerminalVelocity on YouTube. Carlos has made many appearances on various ham YouTuber livestreams and does what many would argue is the most extreme form of making contacts: While falling from the sky at 125 miles per hour. He's not the first to do this, but he's the one I know. Let's get to know him. Links: LifeAtTerminalVelocity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeAtTerminalVelocity Life@TerminalVelocity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifeattv Carlos' Website: https://kd9oln...2022-06-081h 34

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKN4YCD FEPLabs RadioToday I am with Jim Perry KN4YCD, also known as FEPLabs Radio on YouTube. Jim is a IT and computer security nerd who is a co-host of Coffee and Ham Radios. He has made many appearances on various livestreams showing his knowledge on oscilloscopes, antenna building, digital modes, and is helping build a multi-mode digital reflector. Links: FEPLabs Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FEPLabsRadio Jim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJimPerry Coffee & Ham Radios: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoffeeandHamRadios CAHR Twitter...2022-06-011h 30

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsEncrypted Comms with The Tech PrepperToday we welcome back Gaston KT1RUN, most known online as The Tech Prepper. It's going to be a little bit different of an episode as we discuss ham adjacent topics like emergency communications, SHTF, tactical gear, and thoughts on communications under hostile airwaves. Links: The Tech Prepper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechPrepper TTP's main website: https://www.thetechprepper.com/ The Tech Prepper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechprepper1 Support The Tech Prepper via BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thetechprepper The...2022-05-251h 17

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsNJ7V: Red Summit RF, The SequelIn this episode I am rejoined by Charlie, NJ7V. Charlie was my first ever Hamdom Thoughts interview guest in 2020. He is also known as Red Summit RF on YouTube, where he hosts the All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ), various gear tests, and Summits on the Air adventures. He is well known for his tireless scaling of elevations, a Morse code master, and even got his wife involved in radio adventures and she's activating peaks as well. Links: Red Summit RF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedSummitRF Charlie...2022-03-171h 11

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsN6ARA Ara, Tiny PaddlerIn episode 60, I am with Ara, N6ARA. Ara is known in the Summits on the Air world, and has made some cool gear operating that we'll be talking about. He's also a hardware and software nerd and has stories about high altitude balloon experiments. Links: Ara's website for his Tiny Paddle: https://n6ara.com Ara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkorobotics Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on Q...2022-01-051h 03

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsLiberty Cave WS7PB RickToday I meet with Rick, WS7PB "Papa Bear". Rick is a prepper, retired from law enforcement, and a life long mariner. He says that radios used to be for work, but now they are fun. He can be found online at various livestream chats and an active member of TOADs discord. Let's get to know more about this cool ham today, on episode 59. Links: Liberty Cave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Siskiyous6 Rick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Siskiyous6 The convention in the Pacific Northwest...2021-12-221h 14

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsAname of Wild Cascadia RadioIn today's episode we get to talk with Aname, also known on YouTube as Wild Cascadia Radio. Aname is a pretty active in the ham radio community, constantly encouraging and participating in the conversations. She hails from the pacific northwest and is an avid tinkerer. Let's get to know her more today, on Episode 58. Links Wild Cascadia Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2oZW0uivXxmWB4Xs1R-Wg Aname on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoboErotica Mike Richards will flash a Raspberry Pi for you: Http://g4...2021-11-241h 21

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsN7KOM Tim, Volcano GlissaderIn today's episode we welcome N7KOM Tim, also known on YouTube as Upsection N7KOM. Tim is active with ham radio on the peaks, ascending snow-capped volcanoes to talk with people all over the country. Tim likes to share his adventures and has lots of experience with portable radio outdoors. Let's get to know him more today, on Episode 57. Links: Upsection N7KOM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UpsectionN7KOM The video that kicked it off for N7KOM, by Red Summit RF: https://youtu.be/CEKjt0...2021-10-271h 12

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsExcerpts from Pacificon 2021In the midst of having lots of ham fun at the West Coast division ARRL annual ham convention called Pacificon, I remembered at some points to switch on the recorder and capture a few talks. Here I comment and share those clips. We hear Gordon West WB6NOA at Breakfast with Gordo, faster-than-packet Winlink speeds used by Walnut Creek CERT, and a bit of WWII history from Lee WA6IRL. Links: Pacificon 2021: http://pacificon.org Gordon West Radio School: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com Walnut Creek CERT: https://www...2021-10-2052 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKI6NAZ Josh Talks ShopWe welcome back Josh KI6NAZ of Ham Radio Crash Course in this special sequel interview where the questions are somewhat unplanned, and the tangents take interesting turns. Josh talks about his thoughts on entertainment, workflow, focus in producing, privacy, and life as a ham radio celebrity on YouTube. Links: Ham Radio Crash Course on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi/ Ham Radio Crash Course on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1529154683867342/ Ham Radio Crash Course on Instagram: h...2021-10-061h 06

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKD9NJJ Scout75, Get Out and PracticeIn this episode, we talk with Shane KD9NJJ, also known as Scout75 online. Scout75 is a friendly presence on many ham stream livechats, and has a few stories and good advice on operating portable. We talk about how he stumbled into ham radio, got inspired by a SOTA ham, and braves the Northern Wisconsin weather to train and practice in his craft. Links: Scout75 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQP0R5hTdP-n0yUr8yBU0vg Scout75 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kd9Njj Discord: https://discord.gg/BKC5...2021-09-291h 17

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWhat's Going On with AD6DM?In this episode, I anticipate people will hit the "Next Podcast" button as I talk solo about what's been going on with Hamdom Thoughts and with AD6DM Dennis. Life happens, but in the midst of it, as long as I'm healthy, I'm going to play with different aspects of #HamRadio. For those who persevere through this monologue, thank you for your continued listening and for your support. I hope to line up great discussions in the near future! Links: The Mobilinkd TNC3: https://store.mobilinkd.com/products/mobilinkd-tnc3 The...2021-09-1527 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsRadio Runner, ZL4RA ChrisWe're talking today with Chris ZL4RA, also known as Radio Runner on YouTube. Chris has some intense Summits on the Air videos, and frequently crashes various YouTube livestreams. We talk about his life in New Zealand, the ham radio licensing process there, and his attitude toward hikes and mountaineering preparation. Links: Radio Runner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHCTGeSGqt1r76DvVJH_ww Radio Runner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisrio If you want you can Buy Me a Coffee in support of...2021-08-181h 17

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsTank Radio! KG5AHJ FrankToday we have Frank KG5AHJ, also known as Tank Radio. You will know Tank from his animated intros on various livestreams and YouTube videos. Frank spent a while helping out Ham Radio 2.0 Jason with his channel, being a reliable and loyal friend working in the background. But lately, he's busting out on the scene with his own content. Tank Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGPsE7FszSGOQPfwRcDjoA Frank on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KG5AHJ Tank Radio merch: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-short-sleeve-t-shirt-special-order 2021-08-111h 06

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsK8MRD Mike Goes Full YouTubeMike has had some recent pivots in life and I'm sure people have questions about what happened, where he's headed, and what he plans to do. Let's find out some of that today, on Episode 50. Links: K8MRD Radio Stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/K8MRDRADIOSTUFF K8MRD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff One of K8MRD's Amazon Affiliate Links (small commission given to Mike for anything you buy): https://amzn.to/30fszPD K8MRD on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2021-08-041h 06

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKO4AFL Steve, Remote Volunteer ExaminerSteve is a regular on the YouTube streams and livechats, and is also known for being a Volunteer Examiner for the Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group, helping many people become new hams via online testing. He's an OG for the Ham Radio Clubhouse and active with Parks on the Air (POTA). Links: Steve KO4AFL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ko4afl The Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse GLAARG: https://glaarg.org/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please...2021-07-211h 14

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKD2FMW Dan, Beersnack in the ClubhouseToday I get to talk with Dan KD2FMW, also best known as Beersnack. Dan likes to make things work on the technical side by providing the know-how and programming skill for things such as setting up digital for radios, and programming the back-end of the FT8Off contest. You can also see him busting up often during the hilarity of Ham Radio Clubhouse. Let's get to know more about Beersnack. Links: KD2FMW Dan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L7CeXEg6uVJAYfnsxPC8w Dan Burak KD2...2021-07-071h 07

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsVA3SDO Dan, What is an Elmer?On today's episode I'm talking to my first ever Canadian guest: VA3SDO Dan, also known as the man behind We Build, We Learn on YouTube. Dan is a co-founder of the Ham Radio Clubhouse on YouTube, and also an OG of the discord server that started the Clubhouse. In this thought-provoking discussion he turns the interview around at several points and asks me my perspective to my questions. Links: The Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse We Build, We Learn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...2021-06-301h 14

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWJ6F Craig, Pragmatic Doomsday PrepperToday I'm talking with Craig WJ6F. Craig runs the YouTube channel WJ6F Radio, where he does overviews and how-to's of ham radio gear. He also started a online group called Doomsday Prepper Forums. I'm interested in talking with him today about his take on operating and prepping, on Episode 46. Links: WJ6F Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WJ6FRadio Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoomsdayPreppr WJ6F Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wj6f_radio/ Doomsday Prepper Forums...2021-06-231h 01

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsW1FYG Don, Smoke Signals RFToday I'm talking with Don W1FYG. Don likes operating Parks on the Air, and discusses everything ham radio. On his YouTube channel, Smoke Signals RF, he shares tips on operating from the shack or in the field, different communications modes, POTA activations, and of course, food and cigars. Links: Smoke Signals RF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SmokeSignalsRF Don W1FYG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmokeSignalsRF Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse Don's local ham radio club: http://www.s...2021-06-091h 09

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsK5QBF Shane, This Side of the RadioK5QBF Shane is an active amateur radio operator who is the man behind the channel This Side of The Radio on YouTube. He does Parks on the Air, and has gear reviews on his channel. Shane also co-hosts the Ham Radio Clubhouse live streams. We talk about Discord, zero noise floor, and why start a channel? Links: This Side of the Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyN5aa-M6ev-24lhSZTwew Shane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/K5QBF Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube...2021-05-261h 04

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKudos from Livestreams (Bonus Episode)Some excerpts from Coffee and Ham Radio livestream (via K5ATA Goodgame) and the Ham Radio Clubhouse livestreams, where kind words were shared about the Hamdom Thoughts Podcast. Thank you all for listening! Links: Goodgame Ham Radio & Outdoors episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ko_iGbRyg Coffee and Ham Radio: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Coffee+and+Ham+Radio Ham Radio Clubhouse Ham it Forward! episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhwCucUzim8 K8MRD Radio Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...2021-05-2305 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKK6USY Chuck, The BuilderToday I get to talk to KK6USY, Chuck. Chuck is a very experienced ham who live streams on YouTube, does Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air activations, and has many antenna and gear reviews on his channel. He spent a long time in the Fire Service, and is really good with antenna building. We also get to hear from his dogs at a few points in this discussion. Links: KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTOS3UcdsFXn_N7RjQGdHA Coffee...2021-05-121h 14

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsK5YVY Joe Brett, Casual ContesterToday I get to talk to K5YVY, Joe Brett. Joe is a weather chaser and likes to share his contesting on live streams. He is also part of several group ham radio discussions on YouTube, including the new Ham Radio Clubhouse. We talk about getting started in amateur radio, shack building, "small" 40 foot towers, and the money sinkhole (or not!) that is ham radio. Links: K5YVY Amateur Radio Station on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qq--bOgSHn442vvenO0xg K5YVY Brett on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2021-05-051h 09

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsW9FFF Sean, Ham Radio DudeWe meet Sean, also known as the Ham Radio Dude. HRD as we call him is an active YouTuber, and does streams, product and gear reviews, and operation on his YouTube channel. He's also part of Ham Radio 2.0's YouTuber's Bunch. We get into his home-built antenna, his shack and portable ops, and I find out what Allstar is all about. Links: HAM RADIO DUDE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCS3bLYRlUQmN1xLZCoidKw Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDude http://crkits.com/ for the d4...2021-04-2857 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWA6L Doug: Amateur AntennaToday I'm talking with Doug WA6L. Doug is a CWOPS beginner class advisor and an avid tinkerer. He likes to build radio kits, and is active on various ham radio modes including DStar, AREDN, and CW. He's also a bit of a QRP nut. We banter about tech of ham radio, antennas, and digital voice. Links: Doug's website: https://dougfredericks.net/ WA6L on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougWA6L The Begali HST: http://www.i2rtf.com/hst-mark-iii.html CWOps: https://cwops.org/ 2021-04-141h 05

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsJerryAn update about Jerry KG6HQD. Please give it a listen to know more about what Jerry is going through. Links: Meal Train to help show support for Jerry & family: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/wkq867/donate/ KG6HQD Jerry's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit htt...2021-04-0712 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKH2SR Jim of Quirky QRPI'm joined by Jim, KH2SR, in Ripon California. Jim likes to invent things for ham radio, and makes them available to the public. Some of his notable early creations include a CW transmitter keychain, and a slinky-like antenna. A self-taught engineer, Jim tries to share his brainstorms with hams to help them operate on the go. Links: QuirkyQRP Ham Radio Products on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHamRadios James Hannibal KH2SR on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShootAnyAngle QuirkyQRP on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2021-03-3156 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsK6ABJ Aaron, CERT Comms LeadIn episode 37, I talk with K6ABJ Aaron, an active ham who is a comms lead for his local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). In all the episodes so far, I have not really focused with someone who is a leader for non-ham volunteer emergency response teams. Get his interesting perspective in light of the fires and emergency prep he's seen. Links: FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program: https://www.ready.gov/cert El Dorado County Neighborhood Radio Watch: http://edcarc.net/index.php/neighborhood-radio-watch/what-is-neighborhood-radio-watch 2021-03-2453 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts21st Century LifeIn today's brief episode I share a past prediction of our 21st century life by Walter Kronkite, mention some cool new ham radio producers in the YouTube arena, and talk about the consensus around solar cycle 25. I also pose a question to the listeners. Links: Kronkite's prediction clip: https://youtu.be/V6DSu3IfRlo Dan KD2FMW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L7CeXEg6uVJAYfnsxPC8w This Side of the Radio K5QBF Shane on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisSideoftheRadio K5YVY Amateur...2021-03-1716 min

Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone#13 - Batteries for Portable OpsDennis 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support 2021-03-151h 23

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsCan't Find a Radio Club?In this episode, I talk a little bit about surrounding yourself interactively with other hams, and finding good clubs-- probably virtual ones are the best. I also drop in on a few friends by phone, and give them a ring unexpectedly and put them on the spot with a question or two. Being part of a club is super easy these days, but the harder part is finding one that fits your style. Links: KK4QAM Don's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1_qCiq5x8Jht6-STc5wxQ ...2021-03-1034 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsAPDZ and the BattmenLet's hear about the best portable power for ham radio! I piggyback on the 2/28 All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ) YouTube livestream with Charlie NJ7V, Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Mike K8MRD with extended pre- and post-recordings. A great introductory discussion about batteries and portable operations. Lots of info about how to size and build for your ham gear. Links: The livestream APDZ #13 episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P-DHYUg9a4Q K8MRD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/k8mrd Charlie NJ7V on...2021-03-031h 40

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKC7MSU Dan - Portable HamEpisode 33: KC7MSU Dan likes Summits on the Air, and just as well because there are a lot of great peaks in Arizona. He's the co-host of the YouTube series All Portable Discussion Zone, and has been a previous guest on one of our Round Table episodes. We hear some of Dan's ham story, discuss some benefits of offgrid power and solar, and thoughts on building momentum in this hobby. Links: All Portable Discussion Zone YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedSummitRF/videos?view=2&sort=dd&live_view=503&shelf_id=2 2021-02-2448 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsPaying It Forward in Ham RadioThoughts on generosity and how it is sometimes at odds with self-reliance and independence in our ham radio preparedness mindset. I refer to the Radical Generosity video by Amalya (Ami) Campbell, and discuss happiness, some essential aspects of ham radio, and ways we can express sharing and thanks to the community. I welcome your comments via Anchor Message! Links: Ami Campbell's "Radical Generosity is a Way of Living, Not an Act of Giving" talk: https://youtu.be/0-tWiTvwv14. Some comments: The concept of "paying it forward"...2021-02-1724 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsT.O. Crossover with KM9G SteveWe're doing it live! I guest on the YouTube channel Temporarily Offline - Ham Nuggets where I get to talk to and get grilled by KM9G Steve in Wisconsin. Steve runs a very active YouTube channel about vintage electronics and ham radio, and is the organizer of Monday Night Ham Radio and Thursday Night Ham Radio. In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of batteries and soldering, as well as having too much stuff. Links: Ham Nuggets Livestream Episode: https://youtu.be/1txqIN6sZ98 Temporarily Offline on...2021-02-101h 34

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsActive Contester AA0Z KyleWe talk with a very cool ham radio operator: AA0Z Kyle. Kyle is a chairperson for his local St. Louis ham club and has a comprehensive YouTube channel, where he not only talks about ham radio, but contesting, how-to's, gear, POTA, and field operations. Kyle is very active in the community, helping organize and gather hams from all over the region and the world. Links: Kyle AA0Z's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClX--0FpKY48h4cAXFPOWQQ Kyle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyleaa0z/ St...2021-02-0358 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsTangoOscarMike N3WSIn today's episode #29, we talk with N3WS Tom. Tom hails from the East Coast and does QRP portable operation out in some seemingly extreme weather these days. He has a YouTube channel called Tango Oscar Mike N3WS, where he discusses his hiking trips to activate POTA, gear reviews, and ham operation. We discuss the overlap of prepping with ham radio. Links: TangoOscarMike - N3WS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCex-jLJaoDKw5wXSwSNHyyA Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangooscarmike73/ If...2021-01-271h 07

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsRound Robin Part IIHamdom Thoughts goes group round-robin again where we answer some hypothetical radio- and prep-related personal questions, including power outage panic, what we'd design as a dream radio, and something we'd like to do again if we had the chance. Returning guests KE6MT Rex, NJ7V Charlie ("Red"), and new guests K8TSG Jason, and KC7MSU Dan. Links K8TSG Hammock Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thatsiebguy Rex Vokey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/multiblex Red Summit RF on YouTube: https://www...2021-01-201h 05

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKT1RUN The Tech PrepperIn today's episode, we get to talk to Gaston, callsign KT1RUN. Gaston is known as The Tech Prepper on YouTube, where he not only talks about ham radio, but all topics related to preparedness. My kinda ham. We get into his ham software project, grid down stories, testing evac, and Winter Field Day. Links: The Tech Prepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetechprepper/ The Tech Prepper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacth3foPsjqgV4wW4kuDDw TheTechPrepper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechprepper1 Website...2021-01-131h 00

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWhat are Your Ham Radio Goals?This episode is just me, AD6DM Dennis, talking about my 2020 goals checklist and how they turned out, as well as some thing I want to do in 2021. What do you want to do in 2021 with amateur radio? What rigs do you want to use, things you want to build, contacts you want to make, contests you want to compete in, preparedness exercises and actions you want to execute? Share them by sending a message to Hamdom Thoughts. Links: The DenCo Batteries fake company website: https://denco.ad6dm.net/batts/ 2021-01-0625 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsGet the Scoop from Ham Radio 2.0Today we get to talk to one of the longest running YouTube hams that I know of, KC5HWB Jason, more popularly known as Ham Radio 2.0. Jason talks about anything that is new in amateur radio, and his reviews and discussions really do cover the gamut of ham radio topics. He also started the ham radio YouTube group The YouTuber's Bunch, and has helped many hams get their message out there, including this podcast. Links: Ham Radio 2.0 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kc5hwb Ham Radio 2.0 on Twitter...2020-12-3053 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsMeet TheSmokinApeMeet TheSmokinApe, a YouTuber who releases many helpful videos about many different aspects of ham radio and building, prepping, and EDC. The Smokin Ape has been around for years, and while he says he posts videos of things that are of interest to him, we find they are interesting to many of us viewers as well. Links TheSmokinApe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokinApe TheSmokinApe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSmokinApe Remember to submit a review of Hamdom Thoughts on your favorite podcast p...2020-12-2349 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsThe Round-Robin EpisodeHamdom Thoughts is joined with K5ATA Steve, AA6XA Jeff, and AI6XG Dan where answer some hypothetical radio-related personal questions, including what keeps the hobby interesting and what would you do with a million dollars for ham radio? A special episode to banter and share ideas. Links Goodgame Ham Radio and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeo_lBRLoYmIxjOGtOr0nKw Dan's site: www.AI6XG.com AA6XA's website The Long Green Tunnel: https://longgreentunnel.blogspot.com/ Remember to submit a...2020-12-1646 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsHow We Stayed Connected in the 1900'sRadio was the lifeline of many in the early- to mid-1900's. In this short episode we hear some examples of radio and possibly feel the impact of what it was like to be glued to a speaker during huge world events. Links Some Old World Radio files: https://www.oldradioworld.com/ American Historic Speeches, top 100: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesbydecade.html Remember to submit a review on your favorite podcast platform! Did you know you can send audio messages back to A...2020-12-0916 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWarning: It's K6UDA Bob 😁K6UDA Bob is a not-too-serious but funny and fun to watch personality on YouTube. His channel is K6UDA Radio - The Ham Radio Show Your Mother Warned You About. Bob livestreams, talks about cool ham radio gear, and often shows contesting and operation.. Join us we talk about off-topic things like why he's leaving California, 2nd Amendment rights, and striving for a more cinematic YouTube series. Links: K6UDA Radio YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bondobob Bob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/K6UDA_Radio ...2020-12-0252 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsW5KV Johnny - Signal SearchJohnny is a down-to-earth radio operator and creator of the YouTube channel Signal Search, one of my favorites. I knew him from his various gear reviews in the past, but more recently he's taken us on his journey toward building a completely new ham shack and erecting an antenna tower. He talks with us about experiences in the military, why he left YouTube for a while, his return, and what's in coming up in the future. Links: Johnny W5KV's YouTube channel Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalSearchW5KV/ 2020-11-2553 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsAA6XA Jeff the SOTA ScribeJeff, callsign AA6XA is an EE hailing from the SF Bay Area. He likes getting out there with a radio and writing about it. As one of the more active Summits on the Air hams in the area, if you look up peaks in the California area or Sierras, you'll probably find a trip report written by him. Jeff has traveled worldwide, and attributes his 400+ peak activations to "being young and single". With that, we hear about his weekly adventures from gear to documentation. Links: Jeff AA6XA's website: https://longgreentunnel...2020-11-1842 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsOH8STN Julian - Survival Tech NordJulian OH8STN is an expat who is very familiar with outdoor operation, and is well known for his deeply researched and well documented offgrid battery and solar builds with an emphasis on emergency communications. Julian's YouTube videos were some of the early ones I discovered that helped me on a journey toward building my own ham radio power solutions. Links: OH8STN Ham Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SurvivalTechEU Julian's Blog: http://oh8stn.org/ Julian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OH8STN 2020-11-111h 18

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWG0AT Steve and his Pack GoatsSteve WGØAT takes the idea of SOTA mountain goat to a whole new level, especially since his hikes often involve actual goats. Steve was an active Search and Rescue volunteer, a retired graphic designer, currently an outdoor adventurer, master CW operator, and an inspiration to hams all over the world with his operating activity and keen handcrafted radio gear. Links: The Elk Bone Paddle: http://youtu.be/jt4xUP-lwtM Typical SOTA Adventure: http://youtu.be/yUkM1uvWpxg Steve WG0AT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wg0at ...2020-11-041h 10

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsK8MRD Mike: Conjurer of PileupsMike was one of the first YouTubers I found online doing videos about ham radio. He's got a sweet radio voice, and can run a pileup like nobody's business. Since he's started, he's been finding creative ways to pay it forward in ham radio, but most of all we enjoy his fun-loving outdoor POTA activations. Links: K8MRD Radio Stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/K8MRDRADIOSTUFF/ Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/k8mrd Did you know you can send audio messages back...2020-10-2858 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKI6NAZ Josh and Ham Radio Crash CourseKI6NAZ, Josh Nass, also known as Hoshnasi, is one of the most prolific ham radio online personalities, producing weekly livestreams, countless other videos, a podcast, and a newsletter. He's a thought leader in normalizing this hobby, and has introduced thousands of people to the world of ham radio. Links: Ham Radio Crash Course (HRCC) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Hoshnasi Josh KI6NAZ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoshnasi Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoshnasi/ HRCC all the info: https://hrcc...2020-10-211h 13

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsYouth Ambassador N0SSC SterlingSterling N0SSC is a force in helping the younger generation build skills and foster friendships in ham radio. He wants to make ham radio a fun and worthwhile experience for young people worldwide. By day he works in RF Engineering, and all other times he's publicizing STEM initiatives and connecting hams through his videos and articles online. In this episode we hear about what he's accomplished and his creative plans for keeping ham radio relevant and alive. Links: Sterling N0SSC's website: https://n0ssc.com/ Sterling on Twitter...2020-10-1457 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsCWOps Instructor NN7M RyanForget perfection and just operate! Ryan NN7M indirectly challenged me with his aptitude for CW in our shared CW Academy Level 2 class back in 2018. He is into SOTA, and managed to convince his whole family to get licensed as ham radio operators. Now he's paying it forward by being an instructor for CWOps, and runs an APRS digipeater for the West Seattle area. Peer pressure in learning CW is a good thing. Links: Ryan NN7M's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanNN7M CWOps CW Academy: https://cwops.org/cw-academy/2020-10-0751 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsBanished from a Peak with AI6XG DanDan AI6XG used to examine electronics at the sub-micron level. He's big into the DIY and Maker realm, and designs a lot of his own ham shack gear. We talk about his beginnings, how he feels about trespassing for SOTA, and operating remotely from anywhere in the world. Links: Dan AI6XG's website: https://www.ai6xg.com Dan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AI6XG1 Dan's Big Clock design: https://www.ai6xg.com/post/big-font-clock-relieve-for-old-eyes Our joint activation video of W6/NC-343 Wragg Ridge...2020-09-3058 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsWorld Ham Shack: KB1HQS StuartStuart KB1HQS treks the mountains of Maine in his quest for SOTA Mountain Goat. He is the author of the book Portable Operating for Amateur Radio, published by the ARRL. In this episode, he talks about his beginnings, his favorite modes and gear, his Summits on the Air journeys all around the country, as well as his thoughts on satellite communicators and Search and Rescue. Links: Stuart KB1HQS's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/KB1HQS Stuart's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KB1HQS Stuart's website: https://kb...2020-09-2339 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsNext Gen of Hams with K5ATA SteveSteve K5ATA is an inspiration to us for getting youth into ham radio. He is a teacher for STEM and CS, a bee whisperer, and a Parks on the Air enthusiast (or perhaps just a POTA logger for his daughter who is an active ham). He had a scary fire incident at home and is now a Captain of a local volunteer firefighter department. Join us as we talk about his projects with Goodgame Ham Radio and Outdoors. Links: If you'd like to support Goodgame Ham Radio and his students: https://ww...2020-09-1653 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsDishing out Pi with KM4ACK JasonJason KM4ACK is a self-made linux hacker. He likes sharing his learnings on YouTube and has helped countless hams operate in the field with one of the smallest cheapest computers available: The Raspberry Pi. He's favors digital modes and QRO field stations. Let's learn how he came to create the Build-a-Pi script, what got him started in portable and EMCOMM operations, and POTA. Links: Jason KM4ACK's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jasonoleham KM4ACK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/km4ack KM4ACK's source...2020-09-0953 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsK6ARK Adam's Ever-Smaller InventionsAdam K6ARK creates amazing things. His design engineering background led to some serious coveted antennas and complete tiny transceivers, many of which can fit in your pocket and only weigh several grams. A veteran Search and Rescue volunteer, Adam lends some great advice on failing forward and facing your fears. He also entertains my gear geekery questions, shares some stories, and talks about how he got started as an electronics creator. Links: Adam's YouTube Channel "K6ARK Portable Radio": https://www.youtube.com/user/Vector511c Adam's Twitter: https...2020-09-0254 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsPower Sloth Chaser K0EAP EricEric K0EAP takes on ham radio operation like he does running a marathon. Consistent operation and breaking pile-ups with QRP, Eric shares his experiences on the chasing side of SOTA, POTA, DX, and general CQ. You'll find him doing Lunchtime on the Air (LTOTA) and hanging out in the CW portion of the bands. K0EAP is very humble but has done much to keep ham radio alive, dit by dit. Links: Eric K0EAP's Twitter where he talks to people often: https://twitter.com/KD0FZT Eric's YouTube...2020-08-2743 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsW6RIP Kicks SOTA Butt and Saves LivesKevin W6RIP talks about how his YouTube channel came to be, the difficult and often untouched peaks of the SOTA W6 Southern Sierra Region, and his thoughts when he found himself in a precarious SOTA situation. He also shares how he got into the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team, and the things he learned about activating summits in retrospect. This badass ham was an early inspiration for AD6DM. Related Links: W6RIP Radio Adventures YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/W6RIPRadioAdventures Kevin on Twitter: https://t...2020-08-2148 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsRock, Radio Videos, Chilis & Cheladas: KG5OCW GregThe TechGearJunkie joins Hamdom Thoughts Podcast to talk about his many (Squirrel!) endeavors, post-operation food & beverage of choice, and how he's become a YouTuber. We take a brief departure from ham radio to hear some of his great music, and we banter about the creative process. Links: Greg (TechGearJunkie) KG5OCW's fantastic music: https://soundcloud.com/gmbeatnik Greg's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/TechGearJunkie Greg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechGearJunkie Did you know you can send audio messages back to AD6DM™ Ha...2020-08-1848 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsSatellites, JerryNet, & BBS's with KK4QAM DonDon KK4QAM is building an automated satellite tracking system, from microcontroller boards and 3D printed parts, to the antennas used to transmit and receive with amateur satellites. He's one of the original JerryNet members and we talk a bit about those beginnings. Don also built a HF radio BBS system that spans the southeast part of the country. An active builder, Don has helped me in many of my own ham hardware and software projects. Links mentioned in this podcast: KK4QAM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonGibbs2 Making...2020-08-1740 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsKE6MT Rex, SOTA W6 Association MgrManaging a whole state's peaks for Summits on the Air, and hacking code: Rex KE6MT talks about some of his mountain-topping hikes, his tools, inventing a meter with Arduino, and muddy trail running with ham gear. We also talk a bit about my first SOTA activation, which he unknowingly took me on. Rex's website: https://www.ke6mt.us Rex's battery meter code: https://github.com/rexington/readvoltage Rex's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/multiblex A video of our joint activation: https://youtu.be/0puPiyyyN3M ...2020-08-1448 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsNJ7V Charlie, SOTA Double Mtn GoatA talk with Charlie NJ7V, a Summits on the Air (SOTA) 2x Mountain Goat award winner and profuse YouTuber (creator of Red Summit RF videos). Learn more about Charlie's journey to SOTA, how to get involved, how to stay safe, and other things in this extreme aspect of amateur radio. Charlie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/RedSummitRF. Did you know you can send audio messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts? Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your co...2020-08-1135 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsDigital Modes and Mystery (Number) StationsTuning around on the shortwave radio bands, you can discover some cool unknown encoded sounds. Some of these sounds can be identified by sound pattern. In the first part of this episode we go over a few ham radio digital modes and guess what they are. In the second part, we hear a few mystery number stations transmitting their message to field agents worldwide. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message 2020-08-0830 min

AD6DM™ Hamdom ThoughtsHamdom Thoughts IntroductionHere I just ramble a bit about starting this ham radio related podcast. Hopefully more to come soon! For an intro on what is ham radio, please check out the Ham Radio Crash Course on YouTube: https://bit.ly/HRCCIntro. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message 2020-07-2602 min