On the Air
Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXYThe On the Air podcast is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine, ARRL’s magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToEducation | |||
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As a follow-up to Roy Hartkopf’s, VK3AOH, article “Choosing a Soldering Iron,” in the November/December 2026 issue, ARRL Senior Laboratory Engineer, Rick Ciervo, W1CIE, visits the podcast to tell us more about what to look for when buying this basic ... more
ARRL Director of Education and Learning and host of On the Air LIVE, Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, joins the podcast to talk about what goes into an on-air contest, and what you, as a new ham, can get out of participating in one.
Some of the products seen in QST Product Review, including transceivers, receivers, and amplifiers, are tested in the ARRL Lab to see how they stack up against the manufacturer’s claims. Those test results are included in the published review to help... more
ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, joins the podcast to talk about Atlantic hurricane season and ham radio’s role in it, as a follow-up to the July/August 2026 issue’s article “Ham Radio and the Hurricane Seas... more
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You lost me in the first few minutes when you didn’t mention firearms. The concept of EDC originated in the firearm community.
Apple Podcasts2VVATC
United Statesa year ago - The Host makes this hard to listen to…
The content is okay and of course anyone who loves Ham Radio wants to listen. However the Uh Um Um and drawn out lengthy questions to make them seem more important makes this show overbearing. Hate to tell the truth but it needs a new host.
Apple Podcasts2Hammy 1.0United States3 years ago - companion - Yes!
happy to have a companion to the publication
Apple Podcasts5RadioWireUnited States3 years ago - Great Pod
Please add Spotify to your RSS!!!
Apple Podcasts5DBA08021802United States4 years ago - Excellent podcasts
I completed technician license June 2020.
Completed general license December 2020
Completed extra license April 2021
Glad that ARRL has so many learning tools.
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Apple Podcasts5triquetra 88United States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #45 | United States/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Canada/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  France/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Australia/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Italy/Education/How To |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Germany/Education/How To |
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What is On the Air about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Monthly conversations offer practical guidance for beginner-to-intermediate amateur radio operators. Hosted by ARRL editor Becky Schoenfeld, episodes pair accessible explanations with interviews featuring ARRL specialists, experienced operators, authors, and people active in specific areas of the hobby. Topics range from getting started with handheld radios and digital modes to contesting, parks-based operating, hamfests, product reviews, and emergency communications. The format connects the magazine's instructional focus with firsthand experience, helping listeners understand both how equipment and operating practices work and how to take part in the wider ham radio community. A distinctive emphasis on learning by doing makes the discussio... more
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1. Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
2. ARRL Audio News
3. The DX Mentor
4. QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio
5. Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations
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Recent guests on On the Air include:
1. Wayne Greene
2. John Jobin McAuliffe
3. Rob Macedo
4. Evan McPartland
5. Conrad Trautmann
6. Violetta Latham
7. Brian D. Karcher
8. Bart Jahnke
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