Foundations of Amateur Radio
Onno (VK6FLAB)Starting in the wonderful hobby of Amateur or HAM Radio can be daunting and challenging but can be very rewarding. Every week I look at a different aspect of the hobby, how you might fit in and get the very best from the 1000 hobbies that Amateur Radio represents. Note that this podcast started in 2011 as "What use is an F-call?".
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 610 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToEducationPhysicsScience | |||
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By far the best podcast for new hams with topics that are more broader than technical.
Podcast Addict5a month agogreenmug- Where are the 2011-2014 podcasts?
You mention going back to the beginning. I can’t as it seems to only start at 2015. I am really enjoying these short little overs, but I am a total newbie so would like to hear the beginning!
Apple Podcasts5Je veux les bonbons
Australia4 years ago Excellent insights in the amature radio community
Podcast Addict54 years agothesavo- Relevant if you are a F-call or not.
I had found this series sitting among the bigger Amateur Radio podcasts and I didn’t know what would be covered here in less than 5 minutes per episode. The bite sized episodes helped to put a perspective to this new hobby and as a recently licensed operator, I’m able to connect to all the points mentioned in this series. Thank you Onno. 73s, Sandip EI7IJB.
Apple Podcasts5Sandip Nambiar
Ireland5 years ago - Short and concise
Spot on, not small talking for hours on topics. Short and concise
Apple Podcasts5joerstad
Norway6 years ago
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Short, focused explanations of amateur radio, from getting started and choosing equipment to radio propagation, antennas, signal processing, safety, and the science behind communications. Most episodes are solo presentations by Onno, who uses personal experiments and practical examples to make technical ideas accessible to newcomers while still offering useful context for experienced operators. The format favors one topic at a time, with little digression and an emphasis on building understanding that listeners can apply in their own projects. Recurring themes include software-defined radio, open-source tools, hands-on troubleshooting, and the value of curiosity and community in a hobby with many different paths. The blend of approachable t... more
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