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Author: AD6DM Dennis

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Hi, I'm Dennis, an FCC Licensed Amateur Extra Radio Operator, callsign AD6DM. Here I'll be talking about ham radio, prepping, software, and tinkering.
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Today, I welcome a special guest: [Tank does his trademark S9+20 intro]. Frank KG5AHJ, also known as Tank Radio on YouTube, was a previous guest on the show a couple of years ago. We revisit him with some cool updates to his life, his channel, and his ham radio activities. Links: Tank Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TankRadio Tank Depot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tankdepotone Frank on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KG5AHJ Tank Radio's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TankRadio If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas or guest interview suggestions! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Send voice message" link to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Pandemic Ham N2MAK Mike

Pandemic Ham N2MAK Mike

2023-08-0901:19:49

Today I talk with N2MAK Mike, also known as "Never 2 Many Antenna Kits". Mike is New York native, Board of Directors for the Rochester Amateur Radio Association (one of the largest active clubs in the U.S), and an active Parks on the Air ham radio operator. On YouTube, Mike likes to share his antenna tests and POTA adventures, and always seems to be having a great time operating amateur radio. Links: Mike N2MAK on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK N2MAK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kennerknecht If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas or guest interview suggestions! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Send voice message" link to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In today's episode I am joined by VK7HH Hayden Honeywood, also known Ham Radio DX. Hayden is active with ham radio the land of Australia, with extensive outreach efforts to increase the number of hams in VK-land and sometimes performing long marathon livestreams on YouTube. Hayden likes to share his discoveries, gear reviews, and radio experiments and recently surprised us American hams by traveling more than 10,000 miles to attend the Dayton Hamvention. Links: Ham Radio DX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioDX Ham Radio DX on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamRadioDX Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hamradiodx Website - http://hamradiodx.net If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas or guest interview suggestions! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Send voice message" link to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In this long overdue episode, several hams share about Jerry Hildeman, KG6HQD (Silent Key). Jerry was a huge influence in many people's lives through his work as a police officer, his superb videos about Summits on the Air and his indomitable spirit of getting outdoors and "just doing it". He passed in late September after a long battle with brain cancer. A few years before that he stepped back to focus on other creative endeavors, and as news of the cancer came he went straight to God and family and made the most with those most important to him. We can only hope to be as brave, amazing, strong, and impactful as he was. Links: KG6HQD Jerry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KG6HQDJerrySOTA You can send messages to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments about Jerry might even be appended to the end of this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Today I am talking with Carlos KD9OLN, also known as LifeAtTerminalVelocity on YouTube. Carlos has made many appearances on various ham YouTuber livestreams and does what many would argue is the most extreme form of making contacts: While falling from the sky at 125 miles per hour. He's not the first to do this, but he's the one I know. Let's get to know him. Links: LifeAtTerminalVelocity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeAtTerminalVelocity Life@TerminalVelocity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifeattv Carlos' Website: https://kd9oln.com Buy Carlos a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KD9OLN Carlos Felix Ortiz / KD9OLN Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kd9oln If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas or guest interview suggestions! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Today we welcome back Gaston KT1RUN, most known online as The Tech Prepper. It's going to be a little bit different of an episode as we discuss ham adjacent topics like emergency communications, SHTF, tactical gear, and thoughts on communications under hostile airwaves. Links: The Tech Prepper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechPrepper TTP's main website: https://www.thetechprepper.com/ The Tech Prepper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechprepper1 Support The Tech Prepper via BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thetechprepper The Tech Prepper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetechprepper/ Armaloq Mobile Radio pack frames: https://www.armoloq.com/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas or guest interview suggestions! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In this episode I am rejoined by Charlie, NJ7V. Charlie was my first ever Hamdom Thoughts interview guest in 2020. He is also known as Red Summit RF on YouTube, where he hosts the All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ), various gear tests, and Summits on the Air adventures. He is well known for his tireless scaling of elevations, a Morse code master, and even got his wife involved in radio adventures and she's activating peaks as well. Links: Red Summit RF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RedSummitRF Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NJ7V_ The BaMaTech TP III paddle: https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/bamakey-tp-iii-twin-paddle-key-rot.html?language=en Stainless Steel Unbranded paddle: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/353762265820 If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas or guest interview suggestions! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your  messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
N6ARA Ara, Tiny Paddler

N6ARA Ara, Tiny Paddler

2022-01-0501:03:34

In episode 60, I am with Ara, N6ARA. Ara is known in the Summits on the Air world, and has made some cool gear operating that we'll be talking about. He's also a hardware and software nerd and has stories about high altitude balloon experiments.  Links: Ara's website for his Tiny Paddle: https://n6ara.com Ara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkorobotics Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I can get one to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the  next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Liberty Cave WS7PB Rick

Liberty Cave WS7PB Rick

2021-12-2201:14:11

Today I meet with Rick, WS7PB "Papa Bear". Rick is a prepper, retired from law enforcement, and a life long mariner. He says that radios used to be for work, but now they are fun. He can be found online at various livestream chats and an active member of TOADs discord. Let's get to know more about this cool ham today, on episode 59. Links: Liberty Cave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Siskiyous6 Rick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Siskiyous6 The convention in the Pacific Northwest where you might see us in 2022: https://www.seapac.org/ Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I can  get one to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the  next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In today's episode we get to talk with Aname, also known on YouTube as Wild Cascadia Radio. Aname is a pretty active in the ham radio community, constantly encouraging and participating in the conversations. She hails from the pacific northwest and is an avid tinkerer. Let's get to know her more today, on Episode 58. Links Wild Cascadia Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2oZW0uivXxmWB4Xs1R-Wg Aname on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoboErotica Mike Richards will flash a Raspberry Pi for you: Http://g4wnc.com mike@g4wnc.com Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I can  get  one to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions  might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In today's episode we welcome N7KOM Tim, also known on YouTube as Upsection N7KOM. Tim is active with ham radio on the peaks, ascending snow-capped volcanoes to talk with people all over the country. Tim likes to share his adventures and has lots of experience with portable radio outdoors. Let's get to know him more today, on Episode 57. Links: Upsection N7KOM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UpsectionN7KOM The video that kicked it off for N7KOM, by Red Summit RF: https://youtu.be/CEKjt0-0F0s Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsherrygeo Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I can get  one to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/  If you're using Apple  Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast!  Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas!  You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In the midst of having lots of ham fun at the West Coast division ARRL annual ham convention called Pacificon, I remembered at some points to switch on the recorder and capture a few talks. Here I comment and share those clips. We hear Gordon West WB6NOA at Breakfast with Gordo, faster-than-packet Winlink speeds used by Walnut Creek CERT, and a bit of WWII history from Lee WA6IRL. Links: Pacificon 2021: http://pacificon.org Gordon West Radio School: https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com Walnut Creek CERT: https://www.walnut-creek.org/departments/public-safety/emergency-preparedness/cert-community-emergency-response-teams VARA FM: https://rosmodem.wordpress.com/ Winlink: https://www.winlink.org CalQRP forums: https://groups.io/g/CalQRP Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I can get one to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
KI6NAZ Josh Talks Shop

KI6NAZ Josh Talks Shop

2021-10-0601:06:46

We welcome back Josh KI6NAZ of Ham Radio Crash Course in this special sequel interview where the questions are somewhat unplanned, and the tangents take interesting turns. Josh talks about his thoughts on entertainment, workflow, focus in producing, privacy, and life as a ham radio celebrity on YouTube.  Links: Ham Radio Crash Course on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi/ Ham Radio Crash Course on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1529154683867342/ Ham Radio Crash Course on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamradiocrashcourse/ HRCC Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWNXQpj HRCC digital voice: https://hrcc.link Get your HRCC merch on HamTactical: https://hamtactical.com/ If you want you can Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you do, include your callsign and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I will send you a Hamdom Thoughts sticker (while supplies last). If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In this episode, we talk with Shane KD9NJJ, also known as Scout75 online. Scout75 is a friendly presence on many ham stream livechats, and has a few stories and good advice on operating portable. We talk about how he stumbled into ham radio, got inspired by a SOTA ham, and braves the Northern Wisconsin weather to train and practice in his craft. Links: Scout75 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQP0R5hTdP-n0yUr8yBU0vg Scout75 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kd9Njj Discord: https://discord.gg/BKC5cGqD Limited supply of Hamdom Thoughts stickers available! Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast and make sure you're good on QRZ, and I can get one to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
In this episode, I anticipate people will hit the "Next Podcast" button as I talk solo about what's been going on with Hamdom Thoughts and with AD6DM Dennis. Life happens, but in the midst of it, as long as I'm healthy, I'm going to play with different aspects of #HamRadio. For those who persevere through this monologue, thank you for your continued listening and for your support. I hope to line up great discussions in the near future! Links: The Mobilinkd TNC3: https://store.mobilinkd.com/products/mobilinkd-tnc3 The inexpensive Lenovo M8 Tablet: https://amzn.to/3huk7F6 How to Create a Multi-Mode XLX Reflector: https://bit.ly/how2xlx AD6DM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ad6dm AD6DM DenCo™ Batts: https://denco.ad6dm.net/batts/ If you want you can Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You  can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Radio Runner, ZL4RA Chris

Radio Runner, ZL4RA Chris

2021-08-1801:17:00

We're talking today with Chris ZL4RA, also known as Radio Runner on YouTube. Chris has some intense Summits on the Air videos, and frequently crashes various YouTube livestreams. We talk about his life in New Zealand, the ham radio licensing process there, and his attitude toward hikes and mountaineering preparation. Links: Radio Runner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHCTGeSGqt1r76DvVJH_ww Radio Runner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisrio If you want you can Buy Me a Coffee in support of this podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Tank Radio! KG5AHJ Frank

Tank Radio! KG5AHJ Frank

2021-08-1101:06:39

Today we have Frank KG5AHJ, also known as Tank Radio. You will know Tank from his animated intros on various livestreams and YouTube videos. Frank spent a while helping out Ham Radio 2.0 Jason with his channel, being a reliable and loyal friend working in the background. But lately, he's busting out on the scene with his own content. Tank Radio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGPsE7FszSGOQPfwRcDjoA Frank on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KG5AHJ Tank Radio merch: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-short-sleeve-t-shirt-special-order If you want you can Buy me a Coffee in support of this podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your  messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Mike has had some recent pivots in life and I'm sure people have questions about what happened, where he's headed, and what he plans to do. Let's find out some of that today, on Episode 50. Links: K8MRD Radio Stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/K8MRDRADIOSTUFF K8MRD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff One of K8MRD's Amazon Affiliate Links (small commission given to Mike for anything you buy): https://amzn.to/30fszPD K8MRD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/k8mrd If you want you can Buy me a Coffee in support of this podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ad6dm/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Steve is a regular on the YouTube streams and livechats, and is also known for being a Volunteer Examiner for the Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group, helping many people become new hams via online testing. He's an OG for the Ham Radio Clubhouse and active with Parks on the Air (POTA). Links: Steve KO4AFL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ko4afl The Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse GLAARG: https://glaarg.org/ If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your  messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
Today I get to talk with Dan KD2FMW, also best known as Beersnack. Dan likes to make things work on the technical side by providing the know-how and programming skill for things such as setting up digital for radios, and programming the back-end of the FT8Off contest. You can also see him busting up often during the hilarity of Ham Radio Clubhouse. Let's get to know more about Beersnack. Links: KD2FMW Dan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L7CeXEg6uVJAYfnsxPC8w Dan Burak KD2FM2 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beersnack83 Ham Radio Clubhouse: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioClubhouse If you're using Apple Podcasts, please leave a review of this podcast! Also, please send in your podcast topic ideas! You can send messages back to AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts: Visit https://anchor.fm/ad6dm and hit the "Message" button to record your messages right from your computer or phone. Your comments or questions might even end up on the next episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ad6dm/message
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Christopher Wheeler

Disappointed to hear smoking ape thinks people shouldn't be asking questions that were on the test. You sir, are a waste of space in the YouTube community.

Jan 19th
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