Episode 541 Eric Hofer KJ4YZI
Eric Hofer, KJ4YZI, began his ham radio journey CB radio before discovering ham radio through a local Elmer and two-meter repeaters, where h...
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QSO Today - A conversation for amateur radio operators
This weekly podcast is a conversation, a "QSO", between amateur radio operators, or hams. The purpose is to expose prospective, returning, and new ham radio operators the diverse areas of th...
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20 of 544 episodesEpisode 540 Al Rovner K7AR
Al Rovner, K7AR, discovered amateur radio in high school through his electronics shop teacher, an active ham who helped him earn his first l...
Episode 539 John Burwell KI5QKX
John Burwell, KI5QKX, found his way into amateur radio through 44Net, the Class A public IP address space set aside for amateur radio almost...
Episode 538 Will Everett N5OLA
Bill and Pete at the SolderSmoke Podcast refer to my guest today as the Heathkit Guru of South Texas, a mantle that Will Everett, N5OLA, wea...
Episode 537 Jim Hall AD4EB
Jim Hall, AD4EB, discovered radio as a young shortwave listener and builder, then turned a lifetime of engineering, CW, RTTY, and contesting...
Episode 536 Marty Young W4MY
Marty Young, W4MY, is a lifelong amateur radio operator whose 50-year journey began with a simple shortwave receiver as a child and grew int...
Episode 535 Michael Goldstein VE3GFN
Michael Goldstein VE3GFN has spent more than 70 years in the hobby spanning the full arc of amateur radio's technical evolution. Licensed in...
Episode 534 Cory Sickles WA3UVV
Cory Sickles, WA3UVV, first licensed in 1973, explores radio from the inside out, including homebrew transmitters, vintage gear, and cutting...
Episode 533 John Simmons NI0K Final
This weekly podcast is a conversation, a "QSO", between amateur radio operators, or hams. The purpose is to expose prospective, returning, a...
Episode 532 Ian Flemming G3ZDQ Final
Ian Flemming, G3ZDQ, grew up tuning mysterious signals on his grandfather's radio in northwest England, a spark that led to a lifelong journ...
Episode 531 Norm Cantin WA1NLG
Norm Cantin, WA1NLG, discovered amateur radio at age 14 through Boy Scouts in Massachusetts, got his Technician license in 1969 so he could...
Episode 530 Jack Schuster W1WEF
In this episode of QSO Today, we sit down with Jack Schuster, W1WEF , whose amateur radio journey spans more than 73 years. From building hi...
Episode 529 Jake Groenhof N0LX
Jake Groenhof, N0LX, discovered amateur radio in the 1960s thanks to his uncle's impressive home station and his father's interest in CB rad...
Episode 528 Alex Nersesian K6VHF
Alex Nersesian K6VHF is a US immigration success story. Hailing from the Republic of Georgia after the fall of the former Soviet Union, Alex...
Episode 527 Ron Demcko WA2TBQ
Ron Demcko, WA2TBQ, found his way into electronics—and later amateur radio—thanks to the early influence of his older brother, John, KD7JR....
Episode 526 Bob Pantazes W2ARP
Bob Pantazes, W2ARP, discovered amateur radio in high school but only became licensed at age 40. A career in electronics shaped his hands-on...
Episode 525 Jack Prindle AB4WS
In the QSO Today podcast episode #525, host Eric Guth interviews Jack Prindle, a former law enforcement officer and amateur radio enthusiast...
Episode 524 Pete Corp WA2JMG
Charles "Pete" Corp, WA2JMG, operates simple rigs into wire antennas, using low power. His primary operating mode is ragchewing on CW for me...
Episode 523 Ron Taylor WA7GIL
Ron Taylor WA7GIL, while having a love for HF CW, boat anchor restoration, and kit building, still stays current with home brew equipment us...
Episode 522 Cathy Goodrich W4CMG
Cathy Goodrich, W4CMG, is an enthusiastic contester and dedicated DX chaser. Known for her meticulous scheduling, Cathy ensures she dedicate...