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Sofas on the Air

Mark and Ara
Summits On the Air
Amateur Radio
Morse Code
Parks On the Air
Field Day
Ham Radio
Sota
SOTA Community
Microwave Radios
Battery Technologies
POTA
Youtube
Owens Valley Radio Observatory
Pseudotachylyte
First Activation
Salmon Run
Portable Operations
Elecraft KH1 Paddle
SOTA Planner
Palau

Ham radio talk about Summits on the Air... but from a sofa. There are sometimes guests, and beverages.

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In Episode 16 of Sofas on the Air, Chris (KI6CR) sips coffee while chatting about amateur radio, Summits on the Air (SOTA), and his latest hardware and software creations. Chris discusses his innovative SOTA Planner tool for mapping out multi-summit ... more

In Episode 15 of Sofas on the Air, hosts Ara (N6ARA) and Mark (KD7DTS) fly in their very first Patreon-funded guest: QRP Amateur Radio Club International Hall of Famer, QRPer.com founder, and Ham Radio Workbench co-host Thomas Witherspoon (K4SWL). Ac... more

Guests Josh KI6NAZ, Adam K6ARK, Doug WA6RLR and Becky W6BKY talk satellites, antennas, safety and more! This episode was recorded live and streamed via satellite from the 2026 W6TRW Field Day site.

Brian NR7Y is our very first DX guest. He flew into Los Angeles today just for this episode, and we’re tremendously excited to welcome him to this Sofa. There’s a funny story behind how he got here - stay tuned for that! In this episode you’ll hear B... more

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Recent Guests

Chris KI6CR
Amateur radio operator and creator of SOTA planning tools and Morse code products.
KI6CR Labs
Episode: Chris KI6CR Launches Two New Products! | Sofas on the Air Ep. 16
Josh KI6NAZ
Guest, runs a small podcast/YouTube channel
KI6NAZ callsign context in episode
Episode: LIVE from the W6TRW Field Day: Ham Radio Speed Dating | Sofas Ep. 14
Adam K6ARK
Guest, known for field-day gear and contributions to the community
K6ARK
Episode: LIVE from the W6TRW Field Day: Ham Radio Speed Dating | Sofas Ep. 14
Brian NR7Y
DX guest, NR7Y mod pioneer
NR7Y/Quangsheng mod community
Episode: Brian NR7Y: Bringing 2m CW to the Quansheng | Sofas on the Air Ep. 13
David N6AN
Amateur radio operator and SOTA participant
Sofas on the Air
Episode: David N6AN: from Teen with Tubes to 2024 SOTA Challenge Winner | Sofas on the Air Ep. 11
Tim N7KOM
Ham radio operator and former guest on the show
Episode: N7KOM - What is a 'Pseudotachylyte', and how to play SOTA Royale | Sofas on the Air Ep. 7
Devin W6DVN
An extra class operator with three years of experience and a PhD in computer science.
Episode: Secrets of Microwave SOTA, and an Antenna Test Quest | Sofas on the Air Ep. 4
Ara N6ARA
Episode: Secrets of Microwave SOTA, and an Antenna Test Quest | Sofas on the Air Ep. 4

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Aura
Host of Sofas on the Air
Mark KD7DTS
Co-host / Host
Ara N6ARA
Host of Sofas on the Air / Co-host

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#81
Italy/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#56
New Zealand/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#177
Denmark/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#183
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Apple Podcasts
#190
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Chris KI6CR Launches Two New Products! | Sofas on the Air Ep. 16
Q: What drives you to want to create things, especially if there are solutions already out there?
Chris said existing solutions can be inconvenient or inadequate, and that improving them is a way to advance the hobby. He often builds tools for himself and his friends, then shares them when others may find them useful.
Chris KI6CR Launches Two New Products! | Sofas on the Air Ep. 16
Q: How did you actually get into SOTA, and what was the timeline of your ham career leading up to it?
Chris traced his interest in radio to his father's equipment and his own fascination with RF, then described earning his amateur license in 2013 after meeting a ham radio club during a camping trip. Hiking with his wife and bringing an HT led him to combine hiking and radio through SOTA.
Thomas K4SWL: The QRPer | Sofas on the Air Ep. 15
Q: What does radio do for kids, and how does that connect to Ears to Our World?
Thomas discusses giving kids hands-on understanding of wireless technology and the ability to operate with minimal infrastructure, tying this to his nonprofit work that used radios to bring information access to underserved communities.
Thomas K4SWL: The QRPer | Sofas on the Air Ep. 15
Q: If your younger self could see what you've done with Ham Radio, what would they say?
He believes his younger self would tell him to start earlier and pursue tiny radios; he would be gratified to have fulfilled a long-time dream of exploring and sharing ultra-portable gear and field experiences.
Thomas K4SWL: The QRPer | Sofas on the Air Ep. 15
Q: What is your primary motivation to operate QRP Portable?
Thomas explains a fascination with ultra-portable, almost spy-like radios that maintain full public access, and his desire to help others learn through hands-on field activations, CW practice, and sharing accessible project workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sofas on the Air

What is Sofas on the Air about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Casual, gear-heavy conversations centered on amateur radio, field deployments, and portable operations. Episodes frequently blend hands-on tinkering with field-day exploits, SOTA (Summits on the Air), POTA (Parks on the Air), and maker-style builds, all set against convivial conversations and beverages. A recurring strength is the mix of practical hardware mods, open-source firmware discussions, and real-world field reporting from summits, parks, and outdoor setups, often featuring a rotating cast of guest operators and community insiders. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy approachable technical deep-dives, community-driven activities, and stories from the hobbyist scene, while keeping a relaxed, couch-chat vibe. Noteworthy elem... more

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Recent guests on Sofas on the Air include:

1. Chris KI6CR
2. Josh KI6NAZ
3. Adam K6ARK
4. Brian NR7Y
5. David N6AN
6. Tim N7KOM
7. Devin W6DVN
8. Ara N6ARA

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