“A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community, and Advocacy”. Join us on this episode of the Ham Radio Guide Podcast, hosted by Marvin or W0MET, as we celebrate the World Amateur Radio Day. This celebrated day traces its roots back to April 18th of 1925, when the International Amateur Radio Union was established in Paris, with Hiram Percy Maxim, an ARRL co-founder, as its first president. In this episode, you will also find interesting tidbits about Marvin's recent visit to the Hiram Percy Maxim W1AW station and the historical elements of the ARRL head ..read more

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Ham Radio Guide Podcast hosted by Marvin (W0MET). Dive into a blend of the latest FCC developments, the wonders of a solar eclipse, and progress updates of the M17 Project. Also, tune in for a detailed walk-through of the ARRL Hamfest Schedule and an array of intriguing topics from the amateur radio world. In light of sudden job loss due to budget cuts, Marvin explores his prospective ventures in podcast and YouTube content development besides potential IT opportunities. In this extensive landscape of ham radio, Marvin offers a candid review of the Cyber Acoustic s ..read more

Welcome to the 32nd episode of the 'Ham Radio Guide' podcast. In this enlightening episode, our host Marvin (W0MET) provides an update on supporting Eclipse operations, the release of ARRL field day themes and rules, and walks us through the ARRL HamFest schedule. Additionally, our host shares his experience with premium outdoor power solutions from Dakota Lithium, the practicality of the Olight Baton 4 Everyday Carry Flashlight in ham radio operations, discussing QRZ, and much more. He also delves into the enhanced features of the Hammerady Deluxe 6.9 update and upcoming software updates for ..read more

SHOW NOTES LINKS   Flight Baton 4 rechargeable EDC flashlight.  https://amzn.to/48ha0v3 http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar   NEWS http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?&issue=2024-02-15 https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/skeptics-question-disappearance-of-alabama-radio-tower?utm_source=amateur-radio-weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterWebsite. Social Media https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy  Https://thehamradioguy.com Email:  W0MET@thehamradioguy.com Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheHamRadioGuy/posts Signup ..read more

This enlightening episode of our Ham Radio Guide podcast welcomes Megan Brooks, the co-owner of American Filament, for an extensive discussion on the exciting world of 3D printing and its application in Ham Radio. We explore the many facets of 3D printing technology, delving into printer variations, filament choices, and the unique products that can be created. Megan shares her journey from environmental engineering to the establishment of American Filament, a company committed to American-sourced resin. She highlights the importance of the safety and quality of filament materials and provides ..read more

SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in the podcast   Hook and Loop Cable ties https://amzn.to/478uCoA Black Dacron ¼ rope.  https://amzn.to/3vEVRKx     Clubgearonline.com     LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar     NEWS:   https://www.arrl.org/news/youtube-telethon-to-raise-money-for-arrl-teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology   https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/fcc-seeks-to-enhance-dirs-reporting   https://twiar.net/?p=19149   Winterfieldday.com      All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Ne ..read more

In this Episode I explore the world of amateur radio and inquire why people become licensed operators but don't get involved in the so many various opportunities that are available in ham radio from satellite operations to contesting, POTA or kit building.    Take my Challenge to get involved in some aspect of Amateur radio in 2024.       SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in the podcast   Hook and Loop Cable ties https://amzn.to/478uCoA   Clubgearonline.com     LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar     NEWS:   http://ww ..read more

SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in the podcast     LINKS http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar       NEWS:   RST revision   the first worked-all-states certificate 33-centimeter band?    All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country.   https://www.arnewsline.org/       Social Media Thehamradioguy website   https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehamradioguy Email: W0MET@thehamradioguy.com ..read more

SHOW NOTES  Links mentioned in the podcast      Nite Ize S Biner Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack, Black      Link to Checklist for Bug out Bag Blue print http://simp.ly/p/MXd0Z2   http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar   clubgearonline.com     NEWS: arrl-foundation-accepting-applications-for-grants https://www.arnewsline.org/      All news is sourced from the ARRL, AR Newsline, POTA and other sources around the country.   Social Media Thehamradioguy website~ https://twitter.com/TheHamRadioGuy  https://ww ..read more

In this episode we will be discussing out second episode on Emergency Communications.  This is just the 2nd of a 3 part series segments that we will be talking about this.  We will talk what new tool I have in my bag,  Incident Command(ICS), FEMA Training,   What store is making a come back and much more.     SHOW NOTES   Links mentioned in the podcast   Fisher Space Pen   http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar   clubgearonline.com https://training.fema.gov/nims/ NEWS: Hurricane Lee  Amateur Radio Readiness  Radio Mail ..read more