Ham Radio Workbench Podcast podcast

Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

This is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. Join your host George KJ6VU and the HRWB team as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Ham radio is a hobby of hobbies - George and team introduce hams of all ages to experimenting and learning within ham radio, which can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the hobby. We are proudly sponsored by Autodesk Eagle PCB design tools, Flex Radio and Digikey.

This is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. Join your host George KJ6VU and the HRWB team as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Ham radio is a hobby of hobbies - George and team introduce hams of all ages to experimenting and learning within ham radio, which can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the hobby. We are proudly sponsored by Autodesk Eagle PCB design tools, Flex Radio and Digikey.

 

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HRWB 251 - 2025 Holiday Shopping Show

In this episode we talk about our workbench projects AND take a deep dive into gift recomm... more

02 Dec 2025

3 HR 39 MINS

3:39:45

02 Dec 2025


#199

HRWB 250 - Microwave Operating Using the IC-905 With Paul KI7ADC and Raoul W7RPS

In this episode we meet Paul, KI7ADC, and Raoul, W7RPS, both avid users of the Icom IC-905... more

18 Nov 2025

2 HR 39 MINS

2:39:02

18 Nov 2025


#198

HRWB 249 - Shore Station KPH with Richard Dillman W6AWO

In this episode we meet Richard Dillman, W6AWO, one of the key people responsible for putt... more

04 Nov 2025

2 HR 45 MINS

2:45:17

04 Nov 2025


#197

HRWB 248 - Polar Modulation with Tony K1KP

In this episode we meet Tony, K1KP, the developer of polar modulation that is being used i... more

21 Oct 2025

2 HR 46 MINS

2:46:00

21 Oct 2025


#196

HRWB 247 - Setting Up A Large Scale Field Day with Keith Elliott W6KME

In this episode we meet Keith Elliott, W6KME, from the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club. K... more

07 Oct 2025

2 HR 34 MINS

2:34:32

07 Oct 2025


#195

HRWB 246 - Good After-Evening-Noon: Projects with Simon Wilton G7HCD/VA3SII

In this episode, we meet Simon Wilton, G7HCD / VA3SII, a prolific designer, tinkerer and h... more

23 Sep 2025

2 HR 45 MINS

2:45:11

23 Sep 2025


#194

HRWB 245 - Projects with Pat Hensley, W5WTH

In this episode our good friend Pat Hensley, W5WTH, joins us to talk about his latest supe... more

09 Sep 2025

2 HR 35 MINS

2:35:45

09 Sep 2025


#193

HRWB 244 - A Conversation With Eric 4Z1UG, host of the QSO Today Podcast

In this episode we talk with Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, the host of the popular QSO Today Podcast. ... more

26 Aug 2025

3 HR 07 MINS

3:07:01

26 Aug 2025


#192

HRWB 243 - Building Go Kits with Vince VE6LK

In this episode, our very own Vince, VE6LK, walks us through the process of figuring out h... more

12 Aug 2025

3 HR 13 MINS

3:13:52

12 Aug 2025


#191

HRWB 242 - Zero Retries Newsletter & Radio Conference

In this episode we meet Steve and Tina Stroh. Steve is the editor of the Zero Retries news... more

29 Jul 2025

2 HR 47 MINS

2:47:46

29 Jul 2025


#190

HRWB 241 - Field Day 2025 Debrief

In this episode the whole team gets together and talks about our Field Day 2025 experience... more

15 Jul 2025

3 HR 00 MINS

3:00:35

15 Jul 2025


#189

HRWB 240 - Test Leads with Carlos from Parts Candy

In this episode we meet Carlos from Parts Candy. Carlos is an experienced electronics tech... more

01 Jul 2025

2 HR 55 MINS

2:55:38

01 Jul 2025


#188

HRWB 239 - Radio Mobile Path Prediction Software with Roger Coude VE2DBE

In this episode we meet Roger Coude, VE2DBE, the author of Radio Mobile. This amazing soft... more

17 Jun 2025

2 HR 46 MINS

2:46:37

17 Jun 2025


#187

HRWB 238 - Hamvention 2025 Debrief

In this episode we are joined by Paul WD9GCO and Josh K7OSH, part of the HRWB family, and ... more

03 Jun 2025

2 HR 39 MINS

2:39:42

03 Jun 2025


#186

HRWB 237 - Remote Operating The K4 With Eric From Elecraft

In this episode we have Eric, co-founder of Elecraft, on the show to talk about the K4 rad... more

20 May 2025

2 HR 54 MINS

2:54:40

20 May 2025


#185

HRWB 236 - Flex Radio New Product Announcement

In this special episode, we meet Steve Hicks, CTO of Flex Radio. Steve announces a new rad... more

16 May 2025

41 MINS

41:19

16 May 2025


#184

HRWB 235 - Ham Radio Reviews and Buying Used Gear

In this episode, our resident expert on writing ham radio gear reviews, Thomas, K4SWL, wal... more

07 May 2025

3 HR 04 MINS

3:04:38

07 May 2025


#183

HRWB 234 - Teensy Maestro Project with Len KD0RC

In this episode we meet Len Koppl, KD0RC, the designer of the Teensy Maestro remote contro... more

22 Apr 2025

3 HR 00 MINS

3:00:48

22 Apr 2025


#182

HRWB 233 - A Conversation with Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z, and Paul Braun, WD9GCO

In this episode we have an extended conversation with Kirk, NT0Z and Paul WD9GCO. Kirk is ... more

08 Apr 2025

3 HR 45 MINS

3:45:51

08 Apr 2025


#181

HRWB 232 - Product Design with Richard VE2DX

In this episode we meet Richard Desaulniers, VE2DX. Richard has been licensed since 1990 ... more

25 Mar 2025

1 HR 58 MINS

1:58:16

25 Mar 2025