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#51
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 10: Usapang ...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:26 AMIn episode 10 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX have a very interesting discussion with Ari 4I1BBL about HF antennas, grounding, operations, and different paradigms in HF communications. Kiko DV1K and Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01 will catch up with us on our next episodes.
This podcast was originally published on March 13, 2022 and is also available on the following channels:
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-10-usapang-hf-antenna-d54d354ffe5a
#52
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 9: Usapang A...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:24 AMIn this episode of Radyo at Kape, Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss VHF/UHF antenna homebrewing with Jayson DW1YVX.
This podcast was originally published on March 6, 2022 and is also available on the following channels:
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-9-usapang-antenna-building-d29b732401a4
#53
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 8: Emergency...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:22 AMIn episode 8 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss the different aspects of emergency communications ("emcomms") and how off-grid radio capabilities and protocols will play a big part on being in touch with your family and community during times of need.
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-8-emergency-communications-bdc3ce5029de
#54
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 7: Usapang G...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:21 AMIn episode 6 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss the different aspects of grounding and the importance of having a properly grounded system for safety, RF grounding, and mitigating lightning damage.
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-7-usapang-grounding-daeacc0b3e5c
#55
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 6: On-the-ai...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:21 AMIn episode 6 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX interview Teacher Des DW4DES, who shares her experiences in using radio and radio technology in augmenting educational resources in her school district in the #Bicol Region.
For any inquiries regarding Teacher Des' project, kindly email [email protected].
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-6-on-the-air-dx-learning-706c80aa58e9
#56
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 5: Usapang C...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:20 AMIn episode 5 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss our respective amateur radio clubs, plus a brief talk on some of the benefits and nuances of club membership in the Philippine amateur radio setting.
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-5-usapang-clubs-c1c025f7773f
#57
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 4: Hobbies W...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:18 AMIn episode 4 of Radyo at Kape (or Beer) (Radio and Coffee or Beer), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss how amateur radio can have numerous sub-interests or hobbies within the hobby.
We give a brief overview of each of our own special interests in ham radio. Our advice: amateur radio is such an expansive hobby that you can find so many things to do and specialize in. What's important: learn, evolve, and also be supportive of others who might have their own interests.
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-4-hobbies-within-the-hobby-94dea5089727
#58
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 3: Amateur a...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:18 AMIn this episode of Radyo at Kape (or Beer) (Radio and Coffee or Beer), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Kiko DV1K discuss good operating practices, net calls, learning, listening, and other observations in the amateur radio and commercial/civic radio services. Some things discussed:
- Why you need to listen for traffic before transmitting
- How to call "CQ" or call for any station to make a contact with
- How to break into an ongoing conversation
- Emergency and priority traffic
- Illegal and improper uses of the frequency
- Participating in net calls
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-3-amateur-and-commercial-radio-operating-practices-a1698fd38947
#59
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 2: Your Firs...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:16 AMAfter our successful pilot podcast episode of Radio at Kape (or Beer), Nash N4SHX Radio/4E1FLD, Jay "Owan" DW1SER / PH01, get back together now with Kiko DV1K to discuss our recommendations for your first radio.
Everyone has a start with this #hamradio hobby, and as with any #amateurradio enthusiast, we all have our needs and preferences. Whether you get started with an inexpensive Baofeng UV-5R, a Yaesu VX-8R, you will most likely level up to other radios and other aspects of the hobby.
What features should you look for in a first radio? What makes a Baofeng a difficult radio to do antenna upgrades on? What do the different IP ratings mean? Why are Motorola radios so expensive? These are some of the questions we discuss in this episode.
I also published this on my own YouTube channel, but there were encoding issues causing the video to freeze in the middle. I have therefore featured the video as seen on Jay's channel above.
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-2-your-first-portable-radio-190ffe77f8a3
#60
Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 1: Usapang L...
Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:14 AMIn this pilot episode of Radio at Kape (Radio and Coffee), we discuss different aspects of radio licensing in the Philippines, including amateur, civic, commercial, etc. We started this as a one-off, but with good feedback we are now running a weekly podcast with different topics and even some guests.
https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-1-usapang-licensing-f5bec57888ce