Beste Workbench podcasts (2024)

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HRWB 219 - Projects with Pat Hensley, W5WTH 2:19:02

11d ago2:19:02

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In this episode we meet Pat Hensley, W5WTH, a prolific designer and project builder. Pat has made several intersting radio and non-radio related electronic projects and he features them on his blog site WhiskeyTangoHotel.Com Some of Pat's projects are very useful and some are just plain fun. Many projects are a blend of hardware (Arduinos, Raspberr…

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How Should You Prepare Ahead of the Election? 1:07:59

22d ago1:07:59

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Send us a text With an upcoming election, there is always the chance of an anti-gun president getting into office. This one is probably the most important. Harris has strongly voiced banning guns and implementing some sort of “buy back”. So, with an uncertain future, should you stock up on guns and ammo? While we talk about this and more, we try th…

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HRWB 218 - 18650 Battery Tester Project with Rick, KC6UFT 2:45:56

25d ago2:45:56

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In this episode we bring back Rick England, KC6UFT, the designer of the 18650 battery tester. In a previous episode, Rick told us all about the need to test 18650, and other batteries, under load to determine their health. Rick has refined his tester design and shares his experiences and learnings with us on this episode. You will learn all about t…

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Are Migrant Gangs Taking Over America? 1:02:30

29d ago1:02:30

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Send us a text The US has seen a surge in migrants crossing the boarder, but who is actually coming in? Aurora, CO has been dealing with dangerous Venezuelan gang activity, forcing people out of their homes. With the consequences from Defund the Police movements and anti-gun groups wanting to take guns away from the good guys, are we in trouble? Po…

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HRWB 217 - Meet the European Ham Radio Show Team 2:50:59

1M ago2:50:59

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In this episode we meet Morten LB0FI, Kjetil LB4FH, Tobias DL3MHT, and Bård (Bob) LB5JJ from the European Ham Radio Show on YouTube. Walt, K4OGO, was not able to make the show this time. The European Ham Radio show is hosted by Morten and the team talks about many aspects of ham radio on their weekly YouTube show. Topics include radios, antennas, h…

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Why Harris Will Be Worse on Gun Control (Mandatory Buy-Back) 50:27

2M ago50:27

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Send us a text If you thought Joe Biden was strict on gun control, wait until you hear what Kamala Harris and Tim Walz think about guns. They will absolutely try and place a mandatory gun buy-back program and completely go around the constitution. Tulsi Gabbard has been placed on the Quiet Skies watchlist because she voiced her opinion against the …

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HRWB 216 - Starter Workbench Gear with Alan W2AEW 2:42:19

2M ago2:42:19

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In this episode we talk with Alan Wolke, W2AEW, an expert in electronic test equipment. Alan has a fantastic YouTube channel where he educates us about test equipment, circuit design and electronics theory. Alan talks about the projects on his bench and discusses the use of various types of electronic test equipment and has advice for setting up yo…

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HRWB 215 - TNC'S and Trackers with Scott, N1VG, of Argent Data Systems 3:03:15

2M ago3:03:15

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In this episode we meet Scott, N1VG, the owner of Argent Data Systems. Scott is a long time maker and innovator that has brought several ham radio and commercial communications products to market including TNC's (Terminal Node Controllers), APRS trackers, weather stations and even a LED illuminated hula hoop ! We talk about Scott's inspiration, des…

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Democrats Blame Republicans and the 2nd Amendment for Trump Shooting 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Send us a text A House Committee recently drilled the previous Secret Service director on the security failures during the attempted Trump assassination. However, they quickly turned their focus to the ease of citizens being able to own an AR-15 and it's popularity. They are using this to fuel their call for banning America's most popular rifle. Th…

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This Will Be Their Fuel to Push AR-15 Bans 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the attempted assassination of Trump and the massive failure of the Secret Service. But more importantly, the Democrats are not only going to blame the Second Amendment and the AR-15 that was used but also use this to further push their gun bans. Biden has already announced wanting to continue his fight to…

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HRWB 214 - Field Day 2024 Debrief with Randy K7AGE and Josh K7OSH 3:32:47

3M ago3:32:47

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In this episode we meet famous YouTuber, Randy, K7AGE, and Hoodview ARC VP Josh, K7OSH, to talk about our Field Day experiences and what makes a good club Field Day event. Josh is the Field Day Chairman of the Hoodview ARC and organized a great FD event. Randy came up to join us for the FD weekend, did some operating and shot some great videos of t…

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What is Project 2025? 37:33

3M ago37:33

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Send us a text Project 2025 has been popping up in the media lately, but what is it and what does it mean? We also discuss some freedom seed vending machines showing up in grocery stores and a credit union that prohibited users from buying or selling firearms and ammunition. While we talk about all this, we try Basil Haden Subtile Smoke. Leave us a…

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HRWB 213 - Radio Rejuvenation with Dan Quigley N7HQ 3:09:02

3M ago3:09:02

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In this episode we bring back our good friend Dan Quigley, N7HQ, to talk about restoring older radio equipment. Should you return an old radio to it's original state or repurpose the chassis for a more modern project with the look and feel of a classic radio of the past? We explore various approaches to restoring radio equipment including tools, te…

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Debunking Jon Stewart & His Anti-Gun Rant 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

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Send us a text The Surgeon General has declared gun violence as a public health crisis. Not only that, but Jon Stewart does nothing but rant fake news and facts when it comes to firearms and anyone who is "right wing". We debunk his ridiculous rant on guns and discuss the SG's recent video. There is also a new bill that has been introduced - H.R.30…

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Pistol Braces and Bump Stocks are Legal Again! 1:17:54

4M ago1:17:54

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Send us a text Judge Reed O’Conner ruled that the AFT's Final Rule regarding the pistol braces violated what an agency can do without congress passing a law, thus vacating that Final Ruling. In another win, the Supreme Court has determined that bump stocks are not classified as a machine-gun and struck down the ban on them that was set in place dur…

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HRWB 212 - Networking and Field Day Prep with Colin Vallance KC8DHY 2:43:12

4M ago2:43:12

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In this episode we meet Colin Vallance, KC8DHY, a professional network engineer who also manages the WiFi network at DefCon and other events. We talk with Colin about how to set up your network in the ham stack. We also have a round table discussion about our plans for Field Day 2024.Door Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

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Should Non-Violent Felons Be Able to Own Guns? 52:32

4M ago52:32

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Send us a text President Trump and Hunter Biden have both been convicted of felonies. Which brings up the question, should non-violent felons be prohibited from owning guns? Or should they be allowed to own them due to non-violent charges? While we debate this and more, we try Bullet Bourbon Rye. Leave us a message on the podcast at www.boomstick-t…

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HRWB 211 - Project TouCans with Hamilton Carter KD0FNR, and Hamie Carter KO6BTY 2:35:00

4M ago2:35:00

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In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY. This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects. One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station o…

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HRWB 209 - A Conversation with Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z 2:59:19

4M ago2:59:19

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Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z, has a deep background in radio and communications having spent over 30 years writing about radio. Kirk is a former Assistant Managing Editor for QST by the ARRL, aughor of the book Stealth Amateur Radio and has been a regular columnist for Monitoring Times and Popular Communications. You can follow Kirk today in his regular…

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Should You Prepare for Civil Unrest? 49:48

4M ago49:48

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Send us a text The threat of civil unrest is becoming bigger and bigger. What are the causes and what can you do to prepare or protect yourself if a situation arises? We also take a look at the Canik TTI Combat pistol and try a new whiskey of the week. ☎️Leave us a message for the podcast using the voicemail feature on our website www.boomstick-tac…

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HRWB 210 - Flex Radio 8400 / 8600 New Product Announcement 37:54

5M ago37:54

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This is a special edition featuring Mike Walker, VA3MW from Flex Radio, telling us all about the newly announced Flex 8400 / 8600 radios. Mike is at Hamvention 2024 and took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us all about the new radios.Door Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

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Americans Facing Prison for Ammo 52:58

5M ago52:58

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Send us a text Dexter Taylor, the software engineer who was convicted for legally building firearms was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Vista Outdoors to suspend gunpowder shipments due to a shortage on nitrocellulose, which is a compound in making ammunition. 2 Americans face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo into Turks and Caicos…

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HRWB 208 - Modern MultiMeters with Dr. Doug Millar K6JEY 2:49:39

5M ago2:49:39

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In this episode we have our good friend, Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, join us to talk about multi meters, what they do and buying recommendations. Every ham radio operator or DIY electronics fan needs a good multi meter. But should you spend $20 or $200 on a meter and what's the difference? Doug explains it all.…

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More Americans are Prepping. Are You? 1:21:01

5M ago1:21:01

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Send us a text NY has introduced a bill that would ban pistol converters and convertible pistols (Glocks) because criminals illegally use Glock switches. A NY software engineer has also been sentenced to prison for legally building firearms for personal use. We are in the heart of storm season - are you prepared for a disaster? More and more Americ…

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HRWB 207 - Coaxial Stub Filters and Portable Operating with Daniel WV1T 2:27:19

5M ago2:27:19

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In this episode we meet Daniel Winn, WV1T, a very active portable ham radio opertor. Daniel was searching for a way to filter out strong local signals when operating in the field and he started building stub tuned filters with coaxial cable. This simple and cost effective approach is a great way to build notch filters that can significantly reduce …

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Did the ATF Ban Private Sales? 50:34

6M ago50:34

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Send us a text The ATF's new final rule re-defines who is considered a gun dealer. How will this affect you? Can you still sell a gun privately, even if making a profit? We go through the 466 page document to try and make some sense of this. We try Old Grand Dad Bottled-in-Bond as the whiskey of the week. Link to Final Rule text: https://www.atf.go…

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HRWB 206 - Operating from Challenging Locations with Dr. Charles Powell NK8O 2:27:19

6M ago2:27:19

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In this episode we meet our good friend, Dr. Charles Powell, NK8O. Charles is medical doctor specializing in neonatal infant care. In addition to his professional accomplishments as a doctor, musician, and head of a medical non-profit organization, Charles is an avid portable radio operator and has logged many thousands of contacts from all over th…

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Anti-2A Groups Suing Glock and Social Media Over Gun Crime 50:13

6M ago50:13

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Send us a text The City of Chicago is suing Glock because it's too easy for criminals to attach "Glock switches" to their guns. Even though Glock does not make these switches and they are illegal to own. Another sue happy anti-gun group is suing social media platforms, blaming them for mass shootings. And if that's not enough, a 3rd grader was told…

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HRWB 205 - Universal Radio Controller with Mark Herbert G1LRO 2:09:54

6M ago2:09:54

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In this episode we meet Mark Herbert, G1LRO, designer of the Universal Radio Controller. We talk all about ham radio project building and Mark's journey of discovery as he envisioned the URC. Taking an idea, overcoming challenges and turning it into something that people can use and be inspired by.Door Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

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Harris is using ERPO to take your guns without due process 39:42

6M ago39:42

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Send us a text The Justice Department has launched a website for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) and spending $750 million to take your guns away without due process. This not only violates the 2nd Amendment but also several others. 21 states have enacted ERPO laws. We try Bullet Bourbon Single Barrel as the whiskey of the week. Support the s…

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Are Gun Shows on the Decline? 55:22

7M ago55:22

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Send us a text Being a firearms dealer since 2017, I have noticed a huge decline in not only the number of people attending local gun shows in our area but also the number and size of the vendors. We discuss what might be causing this and any affects that it has on the gun community. We also talk about the Pittsburgh, PA police not responding to em…

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HRWB 204 - Modern Contesting with Dr. Scott Wright K0MD and Remaking The Digikeyer with Don Johanneck 3:09:38

7M ago3:09:38

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In this episode we have two great interviews. We kick things off with Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, who clues us in on the latest hapennings in the world of contesting. Technical innovations, operating tips and ways to encourage new hams to take up contesting. Scott is a great ambassador and spokesperson for amateur radio. We also interview Don Johanneck…

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Colorado HB 24-1292 Assault Weapons Ban - Stock Up Now! 1:09:38

7M ago1:09:38

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Send us a text Colorado has introduced House Bill 24-1292 which would not only ban "assault weapons" but goes as far as other firearms that have certain features. With the democrat majority in both the house and senate, the outlook does not look good for the gun community. We also discuss 2 other bills that were recently introduced with an 11% exci…

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HRWB 203 - Creative Antenna Projects with Ben Eadie VE6SFX 2:39:08

7M ago2:39:08

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In this episode we meet Ben, VE6SFX, who was licensed just a year ago and has already pushed the bounderies of antenna design and construction with an energetic and creative approach. As a professional special effects and prop maker for the movie and TV industry, Ben has come up with novel construction methods including a cloth J-pole, mobile slot …

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