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Amateur Radio Roundtable

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Amateur Radio
Ham Radio
Hamfest
Huntsville Hamfest
Hamfests
Electronics
Field Day
Hamvention
Shortwave Radio
Arduino
End-Fed Antennas
Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee Hamquest
Meshtastic
W5KUB
MFJ Enterprises
Stone Mountain Hamfest
FCC
Amateur Radio Equipment
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Award winning Amateur Radio show featuring guests from around the world. Ham radio, news, new products, discussions, hamfests, and more. This podcast is the audio version of our live Ham Radio video show on Tues nights on W5KUB.COM at 8:00 PM Central

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes375Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Tonight we review some hamfests.  Tom shows us how we get data back for our pico ballooons using wspr, python, and aprs. much more

Tom updates us on w5kub-123.  he talks about Ai for ham radio.  Brett gives us a presentation on crystal radio sets

Tonight Brett reviews his trip to hamvention.  Tom provides details about building pico balloons and the launch of w5kub-123

Tonight we talk with Martin F. Jue, founder of MFJ.  We look at many vintage radios and discuss

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Recent Guests

Martin F. Jew
Founder of MFJ Enterprises, longtime ham radio innovator
MFJ Enterprises
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable June 24 2026
Martin F. Jue
Founder of MFJ Enterprises, ham radio pioneer
MFJ Enterprises
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable May 27, 2026
Martin Jue
Founder of MFJ Enterprises, longtime ham radio innovator
MFJ Enterprises
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable May 14, 2026
Ray Novak
Executive at ICOM, featured guest
ICOM
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable April 15, 2026
Martin Jew
MSJ, featured guest
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable April 15, 2026
Harold Bullard
HamFest organizer, K5WHB
HamFest organizer (Corinth area)
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable April 1, 2026
John Evans
Guest from Russellville, Arkansas, talking about the HamFest
WB5BHS
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable March 18, 2026
Steven Flowers
A ham radio operator and member of BVARC, talking about antenna modeling.
BVARC, Radio Club of Peru
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable Dec 16, 2025
Brett Glass
Amateur radio operator from Laramie, Wyoming
WI7BG
Episode: Amateur Radio Roundtable Dec 9, 2025

Hosts

Tom
Host/producer coordinating guests and guiding live demonstrations and topics
Brett
Co-host and regular panelist, with focus on technical and regulatory topics

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engages with live audience; practical demonstrations are a strong draw.
Professional, hands-on ham radio content that's strong on gear and events.
Some technical segments can be dense for casual listeners, but are valuable for enthusiasts.

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Amateur Radio Roundtable June 24 2026
Q: How did MFJ begin, and what were some of the first products?
MFJ started with a CW filter and a single-sideband low-pass filter built in a rented hotel room, evolving from mail-order sales to a full line of Ham Radio equipment as the business grew.
Amateur Radio Roundtable June 24 2026
Q: What sparked Martin Jew's interest in ham radio and led to MFJ Enterprises?
Martin describes returning from graduate work to work a grocery store, then moving into design for Mississippi State, which blossomed into MFJ through gradually assembling products for ham radio and selling them by mail before growing into a major manufacturing company.
Amateur Radio Roundtable May 27, 2026
Q: How did MFJ start and evolve into a major player in ham radio gear?
Martin describes founding MFJ after returning from work on a PhD path, starting with a CW filter and gradually building a product line by listening to ham radio operators at venues like HamFest and through magazines; the business grew into a large operation with multiple brands and distributors.
Amateur Radio Roundtable Nov 25 2025
Q: What does 73 mean in ham radio?
It means best regards or good bye.
Amateur Radio Roundtable Nov 25 2025
Q: This famous ham invented a legendary music device that was featured on the album, Switched on Bach.
The famous ham is Bob Moog.

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A technical roundtable focusing on amateur radio, gear, events, and community. Episodes frequently cover hands-on demonstrations, antenna designs, gear reviews, and field tips drawn from live HamFests, with segments on Starlink experiments, radiosondes, and FCC/compliance topics. Hambot prize giveaways and live audience interaction are recurring, creating a hands-on, community-driven atmosphere that appeals to hobbyists, engineers, and event-goers alike. Notable strengths include practical, DIY-oriented content, deep dives into antenna and RF concepts, and a strong emphasis on local and regional hamfests, which helps listeners connect with both gear and fellow operators. The show's format likely attracts listeners who enjoy actionable tutor... more

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1. Martin F. Jew
2. Martin F. Jue
3. Martin Jue
4. Ray Novak
5. Martin Jew
6. Harold Bullard
7. John Evans
8. Steven Flowers

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