RF Podcast EP 37 Beware Rude Hams Episode 37 Show Notes 00:00 Song: "Making Me Nervous" by Brad Sucks from the album "I Don't Know What I'm Doing"http://www.magnatune.com/artists/albums/bradsucks-dontknow/ All of the songsin this episode are from this album. 01:20 Intro: Warning: Songs may contain offensive or explicit language. Richard has screenedthe songs for the show, but use discretion when playing the album among moresensitive listeners. 03:13 Feedback: Noel, WB0VGI, offers to discuss space weather. He operates the site http://space.augsburg.edu/John, KD0FLF, enjoys the show, operates aeronautical mobile, and is happy with his FT-857 and Pac-12 portable antenna.Lance, K7LDS, says his club has encouraged him to return to ham radio and upgrade his license. He enjoys the show and appreciates the reinforcement of basic information. Lance also successfully completed his mobile HF radio installation.Derrick also appreciates the show and the variety of topics.Lance, K7LDS, suggests that mobile installation techniques might be a good topic for a future show. He'd also like more complete show notes. 17:37 Donations: Mike of Syracuse, UT and Kirk of San Gabriel, CA made donations before the lastepisode. Thanks to Mike and Kirk and apologies for the late mentions. 22:11 Live Show: Richard asks for feedback about what sort of live show participation listenerswould prefer. One option is talkshoe, but he would like to know what you wouldlike to use. 24:26 Song: "Time To Take Out The Trash" by Brad Sucks. 27:12 Rant: Rude hams. Are we living in the age of the rude amateur radio operator? 42:11 Song: "Bad Attraction" by Brad Sucks. 45:20 Topic: Rapid chargers and wall warts.Rapid chargers are convenient, but may reduce longevity of the battery.Wall warts are slower, but, in theory, should allow for longer battery life. 1:02:00 Song: "Overreacting" by Brad Sucks. 1:05:30 Conclusion: Visit Magnatune (http://www.magnatune.com) for more great music.Contact info. 1:07:32 Song: "Work Out Fine" by Brad Sucks. Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

Episode 36 Seductive Conductor Size 00:00 Theme music 00:54 Intro: Resonant Frequency is now on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Resonant-Frequency-Podcast/113008802469?v=feed&story_fbid=132140745279Lots of traffic on Twitter, too. 02:10 Feedback: Mike, KF7AME, appreciates comments on previous shows about how difficult it may be for new hams to afford new equipment. We've all been there, and wire antennas are cheap and effective.Barry, K4RUE, also a recently licensed ham, enjoys the show and the music.George, N0JRJ, likes the podcast and listens on his commute. He also liked the live show, and appreciates Richard's attitude toward new hams.Kirk, KG6HPF, says Resonant Frequency helped inspire him to pass his General exam.Lance, K7LDS, suggests that the show notes be updated to include website URLs and other information. He also suggests that interaction with the chat room during the live show be made more descriptive for folks listening to the recorded version. Lance suggests doing a future show on mobile radio installation hints. Good idea! Send in your mobile installation hints via email or the forum. 16:05 Check out Linux Cranks (http://linuxcranks.info) as Richard has been a guest onthat podcast, too. 17:30 Live Show: We're still trying to schedule another live show. It will likely happen the night afterwe record Linux in the Ham Shack. Look for it at ustream.tv: "Now Defunct"http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Resonant-Frequency-Live0Also keep an eye on other sites such as http://blacksparrowmedia.com, and look for KB5KBVon Identi.ca (defunct) and Twitter for announcements of future live shows. 19:30 Promo: Ohio Linux Fest promotional announcement. See http://www.ohiolinux.org for more details.Russ, K5TUX, of Linux in the Ham Shack will be there. Will you? 19:54 Song: "Mississippi Moon" by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, from their album "Time to Live". 25:21 Topic: Conductor diameter versus frequency.Richard once suggested to Bob, KC5JTF, that he could assemble an antenna similar to theArrow dual-band VHF/UHF antenna from rifle cleaning rods. This prompted a discussion abouthow "broad banded" such an antenna might be, and how conductor size affects the usablefrequency range of an antenna. 45:18 Song: "You Gonna Wreck My Life", by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, also from their album"Time to Live". 52:40 Conclusion: Contact info.Visit IODA Promonet ) for more great music. Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

RRA EP 36 Focus Sad Hacker Welcome everybodyTechnical DifficultiesWindows is a VirusCreeping up the search enginesPost a link to the show www.rfpodcast.infoLet us add a link for your websitePodcast streaming site list is comingWorking to get added to podcast appsStill needing folks to help with the showsTalked to Bill KA9WKA, We miss you BillNeed YL's for some voice work. Contact me at [email protected] we talk about another whiny Hacker / Radio OperatorBob KJ7NZLHackaday https://hackaday.com/2020/11/28/ham-radio-needs-to-embrace-the-hacker-community-now-more-than-ever/#commentBob KJ7NZL's website https://www.kj7nzl.net/blog/ham-radio-needs-to-embrace-the-hacker-community-now-more-than-ever/We haven't been paying the billBob has the but hurt about Public serviceRichard's Story TimeAmateur Radio Subreddit is where the freeloaders hang outI use internet toys tooBob has no antennas, he is sad.Richard's Story TimeInternet will FAILGARBAGECell phones fail all the timeRichard's Story TimeChristmas Day BombingBob says to his YSF Reflector The Me, Me, Me generation has arrived in Amateur RadioThe Hacker community needs to embrace Amateur Radio more than everAmateur Radio operators have been hackers from the beginningMarconi, Hertz, Faraday, DeForest, Marconi, Morse, even TeslaRichard's Story Timeklystron tubeGARBAGE returnsWoof!Damn I agree With Bill NE4RDWe were Hackers longer than they haveRichard's Story TimeGet out and find some friends in the Amateur Radio community BobHackaday and Bob's bad websiteI use digital communications every day. I have a phone.Go read this crapDisaster FetishAmateur Radio Subreddit gives me a headacheRichard's Story TimeRamblincome see uswrap up Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE

Episode 35 RF Podcast Live Show Notes 00:00 Promo: Ohio Linux Fest (http://www.ohiolinux.org) 00:25 Theme music 01:20 Intro: This is the unedited audio version of our first live video episode The video appears to be lost to history but the audio remains 03:15 Live show: This is our first live show and it's a little rough, primarily an equipment test. 05:25 Feedback: George, N0JRJ, likes the podcast and the idea of the live show. He listens while commuting and talks about his frustrations with the attitudes of "old timers" toward new hams.Barry, K4RUE, a recently licensed ham, enjoys the show and the music.Mike, KF7AME, just found the podcast and is listening to the old episodes. He appreciates comments on previous shows about how difficult it may be for new hams to afford new equipment.Bob, K4BB, just discovered the podcasts and music, and enjoys them, though he's not too sure about all of the music.Google alert: Russ Wenner of The Techie Geek podcast mentions us in episode 40. Check it out at https://web.archive.org/web/20130805083259/http://thetechiegeek.com/Robert, WA4HRK, sends thanks for a recent episode. Thank you everyone for the feedback. Find us at: http://rfpodcast.info or Email us at [email protected] 19:20 Topic: Everyone assumes everyone else has the same equipment or can afford such equipment. There are lots of ways to get equipment, and it takes time to accumulate a station. Building wire antennas is a great way to learn and is inexpensive. 22:42 Amazon: Please make your Amazon purchases through the Amazon link on http//:rfpodcast.info as we get a small portion of that transaction. It doesn't cost you anything extra and is another way to support the podcasts. Thanks. 24:56 Station ID: This is KB5JBV… 25:30 Topic: Elmering… but Richard seems to have lost his train of thought. 26:50 Topic: Twitter and other social networks. 28:00 Topic: Bill, KA9WKA, distracts Richard with comments in the chat room. (Sorry - Ed.) 30:20 Topic: The rude amateur radio operator. Is Elmering a lost art?Anyone else see this sort of thing? 33:15 Topic: Field Day. 36:00 Topic: Richard is intending to attend more hamfests in the east Texas, south Oklahoma, west Louisiana area and looks forward to talking with the podcast listeners and maybe recording a few of those conversations for the podcasts. 38:30 Topic: Hurricane season. 42:20 Other folks joining in the chat room. Check out Chris' (N7ICE) website http://73s.org, 44:30 Keyboard balls. :) 45:04 A tour of Richard's studio. Hope you're not prone to motion sickness. 50:45 Check out Hacker Public Radio at http://hackerpublicradio.org/ 53:20 Rambling a bit. 55:30 Star Trek memorabilia. 59:20 Back to hamfests. Richard has yet to attend Dayton. But there is HamCom (Recently Closed Permanently) 1:01:30 W1AW bulletins: AMTOR and ASCII to be replaced by PSK31 and MFSK16. RTTY to remain.fldigi is a great program for digital modes. It's available for Linux AND Windows. Download at http://www.w1hkj.com/ 1:04:40 Also check out the NUE-PSK standalone modem: http://www.nue-psk.com/Thanks, Craig, KB3SBI. 1:05:25 Richard reminisces about the Commodore 64 computer that he used as a portable packet terminal. 1:08:20 Wrap up. Thanks to KA9WKA, N7ICE, KB3SBI,

Richards Radio Adventures Episode 35 Affordable Linux Welcome to Richard's radio Adventure'sPimpin Resonant FrequencyBegging for helpHelpSocial media sitesShownotesEpisode researchcontributed contentand morePlease donate to the show to help cover expensesWe do not accept advertising at this timeButt hurt over feedbacknote to my listeners parked on the first pagePaypal is fixedTalking about the worlds best operating systemEnter Russ K5TUXThe windows operating system is a VIRUS!Linux historyUnixBSDGNU ProjectRichard StallmanGNU Public License GPLDinner with the KernelEnter Linus TorvaldsLinuxGUI interface 1992Can be loaded from a live CD / DVDYou can use the command line but you don't have toMultiple desktop environmentsCompatible with most hardwareBrings old PC's to lifeEasier to add software than WindowsSoftware for most Amateur Radio activitiesThis show has been recorded on Linux for yearsStill using the same software to record this episode on WindowsAlready Beta testedNot release it the beta test it like Windows Great Distributions Linux MintUbuntuFedoraCentosSuse Go to Distrowatch for all the information on Distributions Don't forget to listen to their podcast Distrowatch Weekly to keep up with the newest and greatest in the world of free software Last but not least don't forget to drop by and say hello to Russ K5TUX at the Linux in the Ham Shack Podcast Were out of here Come see us at YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "yaesu fusion radio"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_title = "Click to see more items";

RF Podcast EP 34 The Adaptable G5RV 00:00 Theme music 00:53 Intro: Field Day has come and gone. Richard had a great time. Send us your stories! 01:55 Feedback: Bob, K4BB, just discovered the podcasts and music, and enjoys them, though he's not too sure about all of the music. Thanks, Bob. Remember, this is "infotainment". :) Thanks, too, to everyone following us on Twitter and other social networking sites. Bob, WA4HRK, thought the last episode was one of the best. The Techie Geek podcast gave us a mention. Thanks, Russ. Check out his podcast at http://TheTechieGeek.com (Out of Production) Hacker Public Radio has also talked about us. (http://hackerpublicradio.org/) 05:57 Website: The web site has changed, and we've added an OGG feed. If anyone wants to help with the website, show notes, audio content, or even written articles, send Richard an email at [email protected] 08:48 Donations: None. Please consider donating whatever you can to the podcast. Or, if you're buying something at Amazon, click the Amazon link at the http://rfpodcast.info website, as that will help out. If you have a ham radio product or service that you'd like to advertise, contact me. We're considering running ads on the website for a fee. http://rfpodcast.info has a link to make a PayPal donation. 12:42 Song: "Sam Lay Shuffle" by Sam Lay And His Appaloosa All-Stars, from the album "Live on BealeStreet". 15:08 Topic: One of the questions that came up at Field Day was about a fellow's dipole antenna, a G5RV. What's the best height and does it have to be a straight, flat dipole? How does the ground affect things? Most wire antennas are a compromise in one respect or another. What about NVIS (near-vertical incident skywave)? 29:31 Song: "Ever Be Here Again" by Kelly Joe Phelps, from the album "Lead Me On (15 Year Anniversary Edition)" 33:36 Conclusion: Thanks everyone for your mentions on blogs, sharing the podcasts, etc.Look for Resonant Frequency Live in the near future. If you're interested in joining the show, via the chat room, or voice, please join us. Watch Twitter and the web sitesfor announcements.Send in your Field Day stories! 38:28 Closing theme Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info

Richards Radio Adventures Episode 34 Important Context In this episode we focus a little bit on some feedback we have received. The bulk of this episode has to do with a piece of feedback we received about Episode 33 where the listener totally missed the context of the episode. Welcome everybodyRaining in TexasCo-Vid VaccinesMask are coming offGoat DNAFeedbackLooking for folks to help with the showsGnorman, Foo Dog and GaneshaLadies to do some voice over for the showGO TO THE WEBSITE CONTACT USFeedback Chris W5CTL New MexicoFeedback Tim KO4IVNDonation Tim KO4IVNFeedback #3 Mike N5RLR Main topic rebuttle to feedback #3 Part 97Not grasping the contextWe add more ContextRichards Radio ExperienceSome Emcomm operations I was in involved withMike had a bad expereince with a RACES orgination Richards Story Time I have no expectationsPeople forget who's show it iswrite the FCC at FCC.GOV Taking care of family out weighs Amateur Radio Richards Story Time If you are are not an ass during an Emcomm operation you will not end up in jail. Richards Story Time Government TechAmateur Radio Operators as backupEvery Type of Ham? Mike, please have a tissue. Find more Videos on DMR and Amateur Radio at our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "aba86e8a04d76f12dc9bdb49e5f9f58c"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B00X6FYWWS,B088PPDRT7"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";

amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfrequ-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "fe1c4dcfa2a5588188a7e40fdbdc916e"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07PND51CR,B07RL8GYJ6,B07F1HL97F,B088PPDRT7"; Read the job description if you are a real Amateur Radio Operator. This episode we dive into the job description. Part 97. Along the way we revisit Rod and Flo, The window lickers of Reddit and the Freeloaders all around us in the Amateur Radio Service Odessey of the nevermindMore personal CrapCheck out the contact information on the website www.rfpodcast.infoStill working on VideosLeave comments on the websiteHit me up for a Discord inviteWondering about listener opinion for music on Resonant FrequencyTitle 47 CFR Part 97Not "Just a hobby"Read the job description Butt HeadStudy to the testElmer, Elmer, ElmerMaterial JourneyJob DescriptionBombings, Hurricanes, Severe StormsThe Window Lickers of RedditTragic NetsGoodbye free licenseRod and Flo Cliff W5PIX the internet superstarHobby, Hobby, Hobby my ButtAmateur Radio Service not HobbyTANSTAAFLoops off topicLets dig inAmateur Radio ServiceNon-CommercialEmergency CommunicationsRod and Flo can't hangAdvancing the Radio Art, not hobbyContesting is training for something elseeverything we do in Amateur Radio is training for something elseRules for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the Amateur radio ARTDon't Splatter or OverattentiveHarmonics are badRichards Story TimeGuess what! The FCC can shut us downExpanding the Amateur Radio ServiceTube Rigs RockThank you Texas InstrumentsThe guys that don't just talk and don't get involved are just FREELOADERS!Can you Solder?Richard's Story TimeYou are an Ambassador for Amateur RadioWe are outside of POLITICSTranscend the garbageBaofeng Radios caused the Capitol RiotWant a hobby? Build a drone.No more respect for each otherWe respect you hereRespect your fellow Amateur radio OperatorsRead the Damned Job descriptionCome visit us on DiscordGoing back to the House of Blues Woo Hoo! Glossary of terms used on the show www.rfpodcast.info Find more Videos on DMR and Amateur Radio at our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV

Episode 33 Who's Repeater? 2 00:00 Theme music 00:55 Intro: 01:20 Feedback: Dave, W6DTW, Made a donation. Thanks! Neil, NG5NG, likes CW and digital mode, and also made a donation. Thanks, Neil! Stan, N7ZQT, recently found the program. He runs a simplex echo station node 146.535 in Tuscon, AZ, and would like to broadcast the Resonant Frequency program. W5RAW, had some trouble downloading the Episode 32. There have been some changes to the web site, and that should be straightened out. Check out the new Resonant Frequency web site at http://rfpodcast.info 09:00 Donations: All donations are welcome, at any amount. All proceeds go directly into better equipment for the podcast. We have a new mixer and microphone, so you should hear the difference here, and atLinux in the Ham Shack. 10:54 Live Show? Richard is considering a live version of Resonant Frequency which would be a round-table discussion of amateur radio topics. If you have a microphone, perhaps with a web camera, andwould like to participate, contact Richard. 12:35 Chat room: Check out the Resonant Frequency chat room on FreeNode.net, #resonantfrequency. There's also a link at rfpodcast.info. 14:18 Song: "Voodoo Chile" by Jean Paul Rena and Terrawheel, from the album "Can't Be Satisfied". 18:26 Topic: Who's Repeater Is It Anyway?, Part II. Richard continues his discussion of what can and can't be said on a repeater, and a warning notice issued by the FCC to an amateur that ignored the wishes of a repeater control operator. A copy of the letter can be found here: http://www.richardbaileytx.info/rfpodcast/?page_id=2974 26:35 Rant: Richard talks about the use of APRS in public service events, and how that presumes that everyone has such capability. This often excludes the newer hams that may not have all the equipment or the resources to acquire the equipment. 36:00 Song: "The Boogie Man" by Papa Don McMinn, from the album "Boogie Man", available here: 39:03 Conclusion: Thanks to IODA Promonet for the music, and to Cheryl and Russ. 41:43 Closing theme: Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show.

Episode 32 Clarity Who's Repeater 00:00 Theme music 00:53 Intro: Highest first month download totals with episode 31. Thanks! And keep spreading the word! Rochester Amateur Radio Club in New York has us listed on their site, too. Thanks, too, to Jerry Taylor, KD0BIK, for the link to us on his site, MyAmateurRadio.com Check out his podcast, The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. 02:10 Feedback: Don, WS4E, says he's learned a lot from the shows.Dave, AF5U, says he likes the style of the show and other kind words.Ray, KO4RB, likes the episodes on batteries and asks about using battery power for the home station, like an uninterruptible power supply for computers. Looks like a great topic for a future show.Herman, KE5HYW, comments about Richard's article "What the Heck is NTS?". He asked for a link to the Dallas/Ft. Worth NTS net, which is the DFW Traffic Net at http://www.dfwtrafficnet.orgNeil, NG5NG, enjoys the show as always, especially the Texas drawl.Scott, N2WMD, writes several emails. He enjoys listening on his commute, and has made a donation. (Thanks, Scott!) He's working on a MKARS80 80m SSB QRP kit. 08:48 Donations: Donations have helped pay for a new mixer board and a new video camera! A new microphone is pending.Thanks to Don WS4E, Scott N2WMD, David AF5U, and John from Moscow, ID. Last time I said wehad no donations, but there were two: David in Pleasanton CA, and Jerry KD0BIK from The Practical Amateur Podcast. Thanks, everyone. All donations help to fund better equipment for the podcast.Please consider donating whatever you can to the podcast. Or, if you're buying something at Amazon, click the Amazon link at the website http://rfpodcast.info website, as that will help out.http://rfpodcast.info has a link to make a PayPal donation. 15:10 Song: "Hattie Mae" by Zac Harmon, from the album "From the Root". 20:05 Topic: Richard talks about an exchange he saw on a newsgroup about restrictions being placed on what can or cannot be discussed on a club's repeater, specifically, religion and politics. Is this a freedom of speech issue? 39:00 Song: "I'm A Man - Hootchie Koochie Man" by Papa Don McMinn, from the album "Live on Beale Street", 44:42 Conclusion: Thanks everyone for your donations, your mentions on blogs, sharing the podcasts, etc. 46:43 Closing theme Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show. Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info