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Ham Radio GizmosEveryone’s Panicking About AI… Here is What They are MissingEveryone's talking about how AI is going to ruin jobs, kill creativity, and replace everything we love. But here’s the thing—they said the same about the printing press, railroads, electricity… even ham radio. In this video, we take a ride through history’s greatest tech freakouts—and uncover what they all missed. Whether you're a ham, a skeptic, or just tech-curious, this one might change your frequency.Reference Sources1. People Destroyed Printing Presses Out of Fearhttps://bigthink.com/the-past/printing-press-ai/2. How AI Will Impact Ham Radio — Part 1https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/calvin_facultypubs/945/3. AI, Science, and the Printing Pre...
2025-09-2910 min
Ham Radio GizmosThe WWII Hams Who Intercepted Hitler’s SecretsDuring World War II, radios were confiscated from civilians across Britain. Yet somehow… a few were quietly given back.Why? Because hidden in the static were signals the military couldn’t afford to miss—coded transmissions from the German intelligence services.While Enigma was being cracked at Bletchley Park, another ultra-secret operation was underway. A ghost army of ordinary hams, teenagers, and even a few women sat in their bedrooms and garden sheds, pulling faint Morse code out of the ether. They logged everything. They asked no questions. And for decades, they told no one.The truth only began to sur...
2025-08-2609 min
Ham Radio GizmosThe CW Way - How Morse Code Will Change Your Brain Forever!Inspired by Chris Rukowski's book, this video shares a true story of the profound impact of Morse code. It explores the history, personal journey, and enduring legacy of the dot code in today's digital world, highlighting its relevance in amateur radio and emergency communications. Join us as we delve into the CW Way of Life.My Personal Story...After being licensed for over 45 years, I was afraid of Morse Code. My last battle was when I had to go downtown to the FCC office to get my technician license. But now I have fully embraced the code, and while I...
2025-07-1408 min
Ham Radio GizmosEP: 6 - The FCC and Ham Radio: Allies, Enforcers, and a Few Weird SignalsIn this episode, we crack open the dusty files of radio history and dive into the long, complicated, and sometimes quirky relationship between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the ham radio community. From terrifying exam rooms with stone-faced government testers, to modern RDF vans chasing down rogue signals, it’s been a wild ride since 1934.I’ll share my own firsthand memories of getting licensed back when the code test wasn’t optional—and intimidation was part of the deal. We’ll explore how the FCC tracks down interference (yes, with spy-van-looking trucks), the strange my...
2025-06-2510 min
Ham Radio GizmosSignal Wars: The Untold Story of SSBSignal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB Step back in time and discover the hidden drama behind one of ham radio’s most controversial innovations—Single Sideband (SSB). From skeptics who called it a fad, to the engineers and operators who dared to change the game, this is the story of how SSB reshaped amateur radio forever.In this episode, we fire up the old gear, tune into forgotten frequencies, and dig into a heated rivalry that sparked more than just RF noise. Whether you're a new ham or a seasoned operator, this one’s got something for everyone.🔍 History...
2025-05-1909 min
Ham Radio GizmosWhat Happened to Heathkit? The Ham Radio Legend That Vanished!Educating, Entertaining, and Helping Radio Enthusiasts to learn more about the History and Stories behind the technology we enjoy. @HamRadioGizmosLong before we were building robots with Arduinos or automating our homes with Raspberry Pis, there was a company quietly empowering ordinary people to build their own technology—one vacuum tube at a time.Think Heathkit was just a bunch of mail-order gadgets? Think again. In this video, we take you back to the golden age of DIY electronics to uncover the surprising rise (and fall) of Heathkit—the brand that turned everyday people into engineers and helped launch c...
2025-04-1921 min
Ham Radio GizmosUnderstanding Radio PropagationThis series is intended to help you understand how radio propagation works. In future episodes, we will dive deeper into numbers and terms such as Solar Flux, MUF, DRAP, and a wide range of other topics to help you learn more and enjoy Amateur Radio more.
2025-04-0200 minHam Radio GizmosParks On the Air - POTA - Love it or Hate it ?Are You Missing the BIGGEST Trend in Ham Radio? @HamRadioGizmos NO not FT8 or some new fancy digital mode!What is the fastest growing aspect of Ham Radio today?What is it that almost 400,000 hams know that you don't?Why have been involved in the 9 MIllion QSO's that have taken place?https://www.arrl.org/npota https://parksontheair.com/ https://www.sota.org.uk/ https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre... / parksontheair https://www.arrl.org/files/file/POTA%... https://www.nps.gov/wori/learn/news/n... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_O... https://docs.pota.app/
2025-03-2607 minHam Radio GizmosThe Story of Ham Radio: A Narrative Journey Through TimeThe Story of Ham Radio: A Journey Through Time and TechnologyDid you know the Navy tried to Ban Ham Radio?Who was Leon Deloy why was he so important to Ham Radio?In this video I cover the history of Ham Radio from the 1800's through modern day.I have a number of other stories in the works that provide background on the hobby you might have never heard before!73, N2LEE
2025-02-1310 min