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Podcast Number 55 – Podcast ver. 55.5 - May 16, 2012 (52.8 MB, runtime 46:00)
Happy 4th Birthday to PARP!  The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast hit the interwebz on 7 May 2008.  I’m truly honored to have the opportunity to use new media (podcasting, blogging and video) to promote our wonderful hobby.  To celebrate and also better showcase all I needed to discuss for episode 55, I’ve also created a YouTube video and a blog post.      

NOTE:  The 2m Calling Freq. is 146.52 and not 147.52 as I mentioned in PARP55.  Sorry

In this episode, I discuss radio programming made easy.  It would truly be difficult for me to explain step-by-step how to program your radio.  However, in episode 55 I provide some helpful tips and tools to help you not only better understand the process of programming your radio, but also share with you some tools and resources to accomplish the task quicker.  I also share with you how to locate nearby repeaters.

I would also like to thank the kind folks with Nifty Ham Accessories, RT Systems Inc., and RFinder – The Worldwide Repeater Directory for offering coupon codes.  You may use these coupon codes for savings towards purchases made from their websites.  Please listen to this episode to hear the individual code for each of the vendors as well as details regarding expiration.

Our Featured Website for this episode is the blog site of Connie Bird, NR4CB.  Connie is about to embark on a 5000 mile adventure across the eastern portion of the United States and Canada. 

I also briefly mentioned a couple of YouTube videos I made documenting how I have connected my iPad to my Elecraft KX3 to operate PSK-31 via the PSKer iOS App.  Please watch video one and video two.     

All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

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Podcast Number 54 – Podcast ver. 54.5 - April 11, 2012 (46.4 MB, runtime 40:30)
In this episode, I revisit the discussion from 2008 on how to get your amateur radio license.  You’ll want to listen to this episode regardless of your license status.  I also briefly discuss the FCC request for information regarding impediments to amateur radio communications.  I also include our featured gadget segment in this episode as well.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

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Podcast Number 53 – Podcast ver. 53.5 - March 21, 2012 (37.0 MB, runtime 32:19)
In this episode, I discuss RST Signal reports and provide details on each of the values that make up the RST signal report system.  Our featured website segment discusses the new  Ham Radio Now podcast from Gary Pearce, KN4AQ.  I also include our featured gadget segment in this episode as well.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

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 Podcast Number 52 – Podcast ver. 52.5 - February 22, 2012 (34.1 MB, runtime 29:48)
In this episode, I discuss the QSL Bureau and how to get started sending and receiving QSL cards via the bureau system.  Our featured website segment discusses the Ham Nation podcast/netcast.  I also include our featured gadget segment in this episode as well.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

  

Links of interest discussed in episode 52.

ARRL Incoming QSL Bureau Service Information
ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau Service Information
Ham Nation Netcast
QSL Self-Inking Stamps from W9XR
KA0XTT’s QRZ Page
KD0BIK’s My Morse Journey Blog Article

 

KD0BIK’s Website – General information about Jerry’s amateur radio activities
KD0BIK’s Blog - General Amateur Radio Content
KD0BIK’s SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content.
   

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73 de KD0BIK

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Podcast Number 51 – Podcast ver. 51.5 - January 25, 2012 (30.1 MB, runtime 26:19)
As I normally do in January of each year, this episode is devoted to New Year’s Resolutions for amateur radio.  This episode also marks the kickoff of my 5th year of podcasting about amateur radio.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

  

Links of interest discussed in episode 50.
KD0BIK’s Blog - General Amateur Radio Content
KD0BIK’s SOTA Blog - Summits on the Air related content.
   

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Twitter: KD0BIK
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Podcast Number 50 – Podcast ver. 50.4 - December 21, 2011 (30.0 MB, runtime 26:15)
In this episode of PARP, I discuss the Summits On The Air Program.  How to get started both as a chaser and activator are covered in detail.  The iP30 antenna analyzer is the featured gadget.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

  

Links of interest discussed in episode 50.
Summits On The Air – Main website for complete program information.
SOTA Watch – This site provides information on upcoming activations and spots for current SOTA ops.
SOTA Results and Database – Register for a free account and log your chaser and activator logs.
Google Map listing for SOTA summits – Search out all the qualifying SOTA summits.
HF Pack – Website devoted to portable operations.
QRP Spots – More spotting for QRP portable operations including some SOTA activations.
Buddipole Company – Quality portable antenna systems

KD0BIK’s Blog
   

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Twitter: KD0BIK
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Podcast Number 49 – Podcast ver. 49.4 - November 30, 2011 (28.0 MB, runtime 24:30)
In this episode of PARP, I discuss logbook requirements (specifically for US amateurs).  Are they required?  Should you keep one?  What do you record in the logbook?  The Summits On The Air website is our featured website segment.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

  

Links of interest discussed in episode 48.

Orange County Amateur Radio Club – Santa Net
ARRL – Keeping a Log
ARRL – Part 97 FCC Rules
Time Zone Converter
Karen’s Time Sync
Summits On The Air (SOTA)
KD0BIK’s Blog
   

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73 de KD0BIK

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Twitter: KD0BIK
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Podcast Number 48 – Podcast ver. 48.4 - October 26, 2011 (40.0 MB, runtime 34:55)
In this episode of PARP, I discuss all that awaits those technician class amateurs once they upgrade to general.  I also briefly discuss some important news taking place within the RSGB.  DXCoffee.com is our featured website segment and Tomas Mesta, K6THM is the featured Elmer in the PARP Elmer Connection.  All this and just a little bit more.  Thank you for listening. 

  

Links of interest discussed in episode 48.

RSGB Forums to discuss the EGM
RSGB Voting Site for RSGB Members to cast their vote
ICQ Podcast

Nifty Manuals
Ham Nation
Randy Hall, K7AGE Youtube Videos
DXCoffee.com Website
KD0BIK’s Blog
   

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73 de KD0BIK

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Twitter: KD0BIK
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Podcast Number 47 – Podcast ver. 47.4 - September 23, 2011 (23.8 MB, runtime 20:47)
In this episode of PARP, I share a letter written by Chris Seright, KE5ZRT to the radio amateur community along with a poem written by Eddie Phillips, N4EMP.  I hope you’ll listen and share this information with others.   

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73 de KD0BIK

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Twitter: KD0BIK
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