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 | 586 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceHow ToEducationPhysics | |||
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Foundations of Amateur Radio
Previously I've talked about a piece of software called SoapyAudio. It's part of the toolkit called SoapySDR which in turn is part of a whole ecosystem called the Pothos framework, coordinated by Pothosware, founded by... more
Foundations of Amateur Radio
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Foundations of Amateur Radio
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- 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
Australia3 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
Norway5 years ago - Wonderful podcast
I’ve been a radio Amateur for over 50 years. I find this podcast to be informative and entertaining. Both the subject matter and method of presentation should appeal to new hams and many many veterans. I give this podcast 2 thumbs up.
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Apple Podcasts5KK4RR
United States6 years ago
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What is Foundations of Amateur Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show focuses on the practical, hands-on world of amateur radio, from licensing and foundational concepts to modern tech like software-defined radio and portable field ops. Episodes tend to be short, focused deep-dives and practical how-tos, with an emphasis on approachable explanations, experimentation, and community-building for both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts. A notable strength is its bite-sized format that makes otherwise complex topics like SDR, propagation, and gear setup accessible, often supported by personal anecdotes and step-by-step experiments that listeners can replicate.
Potential listeners who enjoy technical hobbies, DIY projects, and clear, concise explanations will likely find this show valuable for building... more
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