In this episode Tommy demonstrates the great EchoLink for iPhone application. Peter shows us his shortwave QSL collection. Our guest Charlie, KY5U teaches us about Streaming Video and CamRadio.Net. And George talks about I.F. (Intermediate Frequency) in radio receivers and how it can relate to Software Defined Radio use. Plus plenty of viewer email and Facebook comments.
Its 56:30 of very informative amateur radio content.
Sit back and enjoy the Hamfest as we visit with new and old friends.
Its a review the 2010 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS and the CCARC Wyong Field Day (an Australian hamfest). Both of these are large events that continue to grow each year.
There were huge amplifiers, new gear, old gear and lots of fun for all. We also learn about the CamRadio Network, a new Dick Tracy device and much more. And if thats not enough, Jim is back in this episode.
It’s 56:00 of Amateur Radio entertainment you don’t want to miss.
Kenwood TS-2000 as an SDR - In this first episode of the year, George shows us how to use the Kenwood TS-2000 as a Software Defined Radio with Winrad. Peter experiments with the WSPR Weak Signal mode. And Tommy teaches us how to easily create Time Lapse Videos. Plus plenty of viewer email. Its 44:04 of AmateurLogic fun.
Peter’s Excellent Space Adventure – Peter accepts a challenge from the UK, builds a packet station, and contacts the ISS. Tommy explores EchoMac, EchoLink for the Macintosh. George shows a better way to install PL-259 connectors and then tests the cable for faults and length with the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer. And as always, your viewer email and holiday greetings. 58:16
Spend the day with Jackson Amateur Radio Club and see how they approached Field Day 2009 in the heat of Summer. Meanwhile it’s Winter for Peter in Australia with a very interesting demonstration of early Mechanical Television. Plus viewer email and lots of fun. 52:13