Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

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Welcome to All Portable Discussion Zone, the podcast for portable operations enthusiasts. Join us every other week for lively discussions and in-depth explorations of all aspects of portable operations in the world of amateur radio. Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube livestream found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics related to SOTA and POTA operations. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support

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Making a Great Ham Radio Station for Summits on the Air #15 Season 4

May 05 2024 58 mins  
Walt Stinson (W0CP) has explored just about every niche of the Ham Radio community that you can think of. Starting in radio at age 10 as a short wave listener, he has never stopped expanding his experience in amateur radio. Walt has served as the director of the ARRL, created organizations in consumer electronics, and participated in DXpeditions among his many achievements. Using

Mountaintop Portable Ham Radio in the Rocky Mountains #14 Season 4

Apr 23 2024 60 mins  
We hear from Allen Le Vie KH7AL in this episode. He shares stories about adventures outdoors while operating ham radio. He grew up western Washington State and retired from the Air Force in 2020 after nearly 23 years on active duty. He loves operating mountaintop portable while participating in Summits On The Air (SOTA). As of March 2024 he has over 135 activations. all of which a

You Can Build A Ham Radio From Scratch #13 Season 4

Apr 14 2024 85 mins  
Pete Juliano N6QW is larger than life and beaming with enthusiasm for building electronics equipment. With over 50 years of experience, Pete has mastered his understanding of how the inside of a radio works. What's more, he is willing to share his knowledge and insights with others. As a QRP Hall of fame inductee, he is a true champion of homebrew radio and encouraging more pe

Land Navigation, and 2 Meters SOTA #12 Season 4

Apr 08 2024 61 mins  
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Land Navigation for Summits on the Air, and what works for 2 Meter SOTA Activations. Dan KC7MSU and Brian W7JET each have a conflict so we invited Chris N1CLC to fill in for this episode. Chris's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHamNinja Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable rad

Low Power (QRP) Ham Radio - The Joy of Homebrewing and Building Radios #11 Season 4

Mar 31 2024 61 mins  
Steve Hartley is an expert QRP homebrewer and kit builder. He has completed numerous projects since getting his start back in 1983, before he was licensed as a radio amateur. He is a well-known advocate of ham radio, serving in various leadership positions for amateur radio organizations. Further, he volunteers much of his time providing teaching opportunities to adults and youth.

Portable Ops Loadouts, 10 Meter FM Communications, and Mentoring New SOTA Participants #10 Season 4

Mar 18 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Suggestions for Mentoring New Summits on the Air Ops, 10 Meter FM Communications, and The Diversity of Portable Ops Loadouts. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly li

Insights into Portable Radio Expeditions with "Ham Radio Adventure Guy" #9 Season 4

Mar 03 2024 61 mins  
Our friend James KE8PZN joins us for this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone. James has been around amateur radio his whole life. His dad was a ham operator, and James used to sit and watch him when I was a child. He is interested in the Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air programs, and actively participates in portable radio adventures and challenges. James' YouT

EDZ Antennas, QSL Card Checking, and SOTA Tips #8 Season 4

Feb 18 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Extended Double Zep antennas, How to get your QSL cards checked and verified, and ideas for your portable ham radio / SOTA excursions. Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biw

Learn Morse Code with Kurt Zoglmann AD0WE - Morse Code Ninja #7 Season 4

Jan 08 2024 60 mins  
Kurt AD0WE is back again this year! He joined us twice before for the YouTubers Hamfest and had a bunch of great ideas to help people learn Morse code. He has released some very useful tools for others to use, free of charge, and continues to update those resources regularly. Find out what's new since last year, and of course receive some excellent pointers to learn and improv

Ham Radio as a Means to Learning About Science and Technology #6 Season 4

Dec 18 2023 61 mins  
Known for his expertise with battery building and his ham radio podcast, Hamdom Thoughts, Dennis AD6DM joins me to talk about the larger journey of exploring science and technology. Dennis' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AD6DMDennis Dennis' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad6dm-hamdom-thoughts/id1525157422 Join us as we talk about how YOU can get