Show Notes
Show notes for Resonant Frequency
Episode 40 Show Notes
Submitted by ka9wka on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 21:17
| Episode 40 Show Notes | ||
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| Opening theme: | 00:00 | |
| Introduction: | 00:53 | It's Christmas time in North Texas. |
| Feedback: | 01:53 | None! |
| Announcements: | 02:11 | Check out Linux in the Ham Shack. |
| Donations: | 03:40 | Thanks to everyone for buying through the Amazon link. Amazon kicks back a small percentage to the show as credit, so it's not quite the same as cash, but it does help. By donating through the Donate link, it will help defray the server fees and other expenses. Dayton 2010: Richard and Russ are trying to raise funds for a booth at Dayton, 2010. If you'd like to help, drop a few dollars at the Donate link on Linux in the Ham Shack. Watch for Richard at the local (N. Texas) hamfests, too. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to everyone. |
| Song: | 09:01 | "A Christmas Prelude" by the US Air Force Band Of Mid America, from the album "A Musical Christmas" |
| Topic: | 12:07 | D-Star and digital modes. Richard is setting up a D-RATS reflector, aka a Ratflector. Richard is using an Icom ID-800, but it works with the DV dongle, too. At this point, he has the computer (running Linux), radio, and cables, and is in the process of testing things. |
| Song: | 39:13 | "Christmast Pathetique" by Michael Allen Harrison, from the album "Enchanted Christmas Volume Three" |
| Conclusion: | 45:08 | Send feedback about the D-RATS/D-STAR project. An upcoming project will be the mobile installation of a Kenwood TS-50. Contact info: Send comments, complaints, compliments, or just say Hi to Bill, KA9WKA at blacksparrowmedia.com. Web site: http://rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@blacksparrowmedia.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/kb5jbv Identica: http://identi.ca/kb5jbv Friendfeed: http://friendfeed.com/kb5jbv Fan pages at Facebook for Resonant Frequency and Linux in the Ham Shack. Visit the forums at http://blacksparrowmedia.com Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year! |
| Song: | 51:37 | "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby from the album "Bing Crosby Christmas" |
Episode 39 Show Notes
Submitted by ka9wka on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 19:40
| Episode 39 Show Notes | ||
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| Opening theme: | 00:00 | |
| Introduction: | 00:53 | Condolences to the victims and their families of the recent violence at Ft. Hood.
Lots of activity through the Amazon link. Thank you! Remember, Christmas is coming, so please use the Amazon link on the Resonant Frequency web site for your shopping. |
| Feedback: | 06:30 | Re: Episode 37 Noel, WB0VGI, enjoyed the episode about space weather, and he operates a space weather web site. Paul, from teenradiojourney.com, offers to help out. John, EI7IG, offers his opinions about radio club "megalomaniacs", and APRS. Doug, N6LMX, shares his thoughts about arrogant radio club members, and his appreciation for the podcast. Bill, KA9WKA, offers his experiences, good and bad, with ham clubs. |
| Song: | 17:58 | "Little Red Corvette" by Mike Zito from the album "Today". |
| More feedback: | 21:45 | Trevor, KE5RRR, shares his experiences being a new ham and offers a different perspective on the hams at the radio club Richard spoke about previously. Re: Episode 38 Nathan, NR5P, wrote to suggest a future show about class E AM transmitters, and provides links to amfone.net and classeradio.com. N0MWM wrote to offer help. N0MWU wrote to offer his reviews of various ham radio items. You can find them on his web page. Richard wields the banhammer, and gets a response. Don, KB2YSI, just returned to the hobby, has enjoyed the podcasts, and shares his memories of the Icom 2AT. David, KB5YLG, reminds us of the North Central Texas Emergency Communicators' Ham-festival (NCTECH) on November 14 in Azle, TX. For more information, visit www.wc5c.org. Eddie, KJ6CEA, just recently found the podcast, and has been listening to them all. He's a new ham, and is preparing to upgrade to Extra. Well done, Eddie! |
| Song: | 42:01 | "Booker Twine" by Pete Anderson from the album "Even Things Up". |
| Topic: | 44:53 | Richard talks about the recent Belton, TX hamfest. FlexRadio Systems was there, but more about that later. Richard's dad bought an FT-107M. Henry K5BUG (sorry about getting your call wrong in the podcast) was there with his Texas BugCatcher antennas. The Side Winders on Two (SWOT) group were there, too. Richard also met with Dr. Woolweaver, K5RAV, Director of the West Gulf Division of ARRL. |
| Song: | 52:05 | "Speak No Evil" by Tinsley Ellis from the album "Speak No Evil". |
| Topic: | 57:10 | Software Defined Radios. Check out FlexRadio Systems. Thanks to Greg WD0ACD and Dudley WA5QPZ, who spent some time discussing the technology. Right now, the Flex radios only operate with Windows or Mac computers, but they're working on a Linux version. For more information, there is also an extensive Wikipedia article. |
| Song: | 1:08:03 | "Open Book" by Big Walker from the album "Still Dream Walking". |
| Conclusion: | 1:10:42 | Contact info: Web site: http://rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@blacksparrowmedia.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/kb5jbv Identica: http://identi.ca/kb5jbv Visit the forums at http://blacksparrowmedia.com Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! |
| Closing theme: | 1:13:13 | "We Gotta Go" by David Henderson |
Episode 38 Show Notes
Submitted by ka9wka on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 16:19
| Episode 38 Show Notes | ||
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| Opening theme: | 0:00:00 | |
| Introduction: | 0:00:53 | This is a "best of" show, due to family and work obligations. We'll try to have new content next month. |
| Song: | 0:02:59 | "Beast of Burden" by Altered Five from the album "Bluesified" available here: http://www.iodapromonet.com/landing_page.php?promo_id=186704 |
| Topic: | 0:07:27 | Dipole antennas. (From episode 13.) Half-wave dipole antennas. Some statistics say that 19 out of 20 new hams never get on the air. Is it because they don't have an antenna? A half-wave dipole is inexpensive, easy to build, and quite effective. The formula for calculating the length of a dipole is: Length (feet) = 468 / frequency (MHz) or, Length (meters) = 143 / frequency (Mhz) Here are a few references to help get you started: http://www.k7mem.150m.com/Electronic_Notebook/antennas/dipole.html http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc/dipole.html You may wish to try a G5RV antenna, which can be used on many bands. |
| Song: | 0:40:30 | "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys from the album "Live At Blue Cat Blues - Dallas Texas" available here: http://www.iodapromonet.com/landing_page.php?promo_id=101094 |
| Topic: | 0:44:24 | Dipole antennas, part 2. (From episode 14.) Richard continues his discussion of dipole antennas, and introduces fan dipoles, long/random wires, and loop antennas. |
| Song: | 1:17:44 | "Misunderstood" by Carolyn Wonderland from the album "Miss Understood" available here: http://www.iodapromonet.com/landing_page.php?promo_id=111034 |
| Topic: | 1:21:11 | Stealth antennas (From episode 18.) Low profile, or stealth, antennas. Every situation is different, so think creatively. Remember, any antenna is better than no antenna. |
| Song: | 1:49:57 | "Friday Night" by Los Lonely Boys from the album "Live At Blue Cat Blues - Dallas Texas" available here: http://www.iodapromonet.com/landing_page.php?promo_id=150176 |
| Conclusion: | 1:53:07 | Contact info. Email: kb5jbv@blacksparrowmedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/kb5jbv Visit the forums at http://www.blacksparrowmedia.com |
| Closing theme: | 1:54:16 | "We Gotta Go" by David Henderson from Podsafe Audio |
Episode 2 Show Notes
Submitted by ka9wka on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 17:51
| Episode 2 Show Notes | ||
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| Opening theme: | 00:00 | |
| Intro: | 00:30 | We are now on iTunes! Also on PodNova, pageflakes, Podcast Alley, Odeo, and FeedBurner. Send in your feedback, comments, suggestions, and guest ideas. |
| Interview: | 04:34 | This week we visit with Jeremy KC5EYC over at the Amateur Radio Q & A podcast, along with Chuck, N1LEE, in PA. (This podcast was edited for time constraints.) Items discussed: being an ARRL Official Observer Official relay station SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network) Texas Baptist Men Echolink eQSO paclink, telpac, and WinLink 2000 |
| Conclusion: | 42:07 | Contact info. Email: kb5jbv@blacksparrowmedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/kb5jbv Visit the forums at http://blacksparrowmedia.com |
| Closing theme: | 44:00 | "Giving It All Away" by midliFeCrisis, available at Podsafe Audio. |
Episode 3 Show Notes
Submitted by ka9wka on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 16:43
| Episode 3 Show Notes | ||
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| Opening theme: | 00:00 | |
| Intro: | 00:44 | We're #5 on Podcast Alley, and #7 on iTunes, and climbing. Thanks for listening! Resonant Frequency is looking for a logo. If you have some ability with a graphics program, design a logo and send it along in an email. |
| Interview: | 03:13 | Richard talks to Andy WY5V and Billy KC5NQ about Amateur Television. (Apologies for the audio quality). |
| 04:33 | What is amateur television (ATV)? | |
| 06:56 | What kind of equipment is required for ATV? PC Electronics sells a variety of equipment. |
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| 08:14 | Which band is the easiest to use for ATV? | |
| 10:48 | Are repeaters necessary for ATV? | |
| 13:55 | Andy recounts the "matter transporter" story, and other ATV activities. | |
| 18:28 | What about mobile ATV operation? | |
| 20:35 | Is ATV used in emergency communications? | |
| 24:56 | With the high availability and low cost of web cameras and laptops, will there be an increase in ATV activity? | |
| 26:23 | Billy shares some of his ATV stories. | |
| 27:33 | Closing comments. | |
| Conclusion: | 28:45 | Contact info. Email: kb5jbv@blacksparrowmedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/kb5jbv Visit the forums at http://blacksparrowmedia.com |
| Closing theme: | 40:08 | "Giving It All Away" by midliFeCrisis, available at Podsafe Audio. |
