Podcast Number 41 - Podcast ver. 41.3 - June 20, 2010 (16.5 MB, runtime 18:02) The 2010 ARRL Field Day is less than one week away. Can you believe it? Are you READY? In episode 41 I explain the differences between contest operating methods of Run and Search and Pounce. I encourage you to print off a copy of The Radio Amateur's Code to take with you to your Field Day site. Also, as a reminder. In episode 40, I discussed a few topics I want to remind you about. Including the ARRL Field Day Locator page and encourage you to print out the 2010 ARRL Field Day Packet and read all the information ahead of the big weekend.
Our featured website segment is the BaconFrying.com website created and operated by Andrew Herron, W8FI. BaconFrying.com is a new question and answer site dedicated to the subject of amateur radio. Please check it out.
Finally, please have a listen to the newest amateur radio podcast titled Cornbread Road by Jeff Davis, KE9V.
All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK
Until next time...
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PARP QRP 011 - Release date: June 16, 2010 - Information current June 16 - 23, 2010 (35.7 MB, runtime 39:01) This is the QRP weekly version of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. News and Information you can use from the world of amateur radio. Covers the week of June 16 - 23, 2010.
The Summer of Podcasts II continues over at PodcastMadness.com. Just visit www.podcastmadness.com and enter the special code word provided in this episode. Yes, it is a brand new code and you can only get the code by listening. Good luck!
The ARRL Field Day is less than two weeks away. I'm working on episode 41 and hope to get it out to you sometime this weekend. It will be a big episode with lots of information to help make your 2010 Field Day experience a success. If you haven't listened to episode 40, please do so. In episode 40 I discuss how to find a Field Day location near you and I talk a little bit about the GOTA stations. I also provide some helpful tips including reading the ARRL Field Day rules ahead of time and printing a few things to have handy while you're operating. Be ready....Field Day 2010 is almost here.
What are you doing this weekend?
I discussed several special event stations which will be on the air this weekend including:
NY2SF - 97 Years on the Lincoln Highway - QSL Lincoln Highway Amateur Radio Group, 1212 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 W7P - 150th Anniversary of Pony Express at Fort Laramie, WY - QSL Lenny Noyce, 903 16th St, Wheatland, WY 82201 W0H - Homestead Days featuring Railroad - QSL Lincoln Amateur Radio Club KØKKV, PO Box 5006, Lincoln, NE 68505 K4ZK - 150th Anniversary of the Signal Corps W0KY - 150th Anniversary of Pony Express
Also check out all the amateur radio contests taking place during this period. I also included a rundown of many amateur radio hamfests taking place this weekend. Go visit a hamfest if one is taking place near you.
In The News
Our pick news story is also our featured interview. Jim Siemons, AF6PU spends a little time talking about his experience last weekend which led to the ARRL news story "California Hams help coordinate off-road rescue". Listen to my conversation with Jim and read the news story on ARRL.
As seen on a blog near you...
Our featured blog entry is actually the Wood County Amateur Radio Club's Facebook page as created and maintained by Craig Magrum, KD8NJZ. Please visit and considering following the Wood County Amateur Radio Club through their new Facebook page.
Also a very special "Thank You" to the Spectrum Tasmania Amateur Radio News Broadcaster service for their continued support in helping to make sure hams all across Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania hear not only the Practical Amateur Radio Podcast but many, many others. Please visit their website.
Until next time...
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PARP QRP 010 - Release date: June 9, 2010 - Information current June 9 - 16, 2010 (12.4 MB, runtime 13:33) This is the QRP weekly version of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. News and Information you can use from the world of amateur radio. Covers the week of June 9 - 16, 2010.
The Summer of Podcasts II continues now over at PodcastMadness.com. Just visit www.podcastmadness.com and enter the special code word provided in this episode. Good luck!
I discuss the new "Become A Ham" project I've been working on. If you know anyone who is in process of studying for their US Tech license, please point them to MyAmateurRadio.com and have them click the Become A Ham button at the top of the page.
What are you doing this weekend?
I discussed several special event stations which will be on the air this weekend including:
Also check out all the amateur radio contests taking place during this period. I also included a rundown of many amateur radio hamfests taking place this weekend. Go visit a hamfest if one is taking place near you.
Featured Contest
Our featured contest was submitted by one of our listeners from Colorado, Bob Witte - K0NR. The Colorado FM Sprint is sponsored by the Colorado ARES and Colorado VHF Group and takes place this Sunday, June 13th from 1800 - 2200 UTC. More information can be found here.
In The News
No Pick News Story this week.
As seen on a blog near you...
Our featured blog for this week is the blog site of Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL. Peter recently blogged about his experiences during last weekends UK National Field Day. You can read Peter's blog here.
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PARP QRP 009 - Release date: June 2, 2010 - Information current June 2 - 9, 2010 (14.2 MB, runtime 15:28) This is the QRP weekly version of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. News and Information you can use from the world of amateur radio. Covers the week of June 2 - 9, 2010.
The Summer of Podcasts II begins now over at PodcastMadness.com. Just visit www.podcastmadness.com and enter the special code word provided in this episode. Good luck!
I briefly discuss how the QSL card process works for many of the special event stations featured here on the QRP version of the Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.
What are you doing this weekend?
I discussed several special event stations which will be on the air this weekend including:
Also check out all the amateur radio contests taking place during this period. I also included a rundown of many amateur radio hamfests taking place this weekend. Go visit a hamfest if one is taking place near you.
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Podcast Number 40 - Podcast ver. 40.3 - May 31, 2010 (24.2 MB, runtime 26:24) The 2010 ARRL Field Day is less than one month away. Can you believe it? Are you READY? Have you found a Field Day location to attend? I break down these questions in this episode of the Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. I discuss using the ARRL Field Day Locator page and encourage you to print out the 2010 ARRL Field Day Packet and read all the information ahead of the big weekend. I also mention a few tips on helping to get your ears tuned up for Field Day by using the WebSDR website and participating in the June VHF QSO Party coming up on June 12-14.
Our featured gadget is the grid tracking software application titled WorkedGrids created by Bertrand Zauhar, VE2ZAZ. You can download WorkedGrids here.
All this and a little bit more from Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK
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2010 Episodes - Volume 3
