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Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations
Welcome to the Everyday Ham Podcast, where three friends dive into the world of amateur (ham) radio with a casual, lighthearted twist. (Visit www.everydayham.com)
From discussing what we're working on, current events, and lessons learned to sharing our gripes and off-topic banter, we bring a mix of fun, relatable conversations and radio expertise.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or new to the hobby, join us for engaging chats that celebrate the quirks, challenges, and joys of being on the…
Episodes
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsEp. 23 – eBay's FCC Rule, Buying Used Ham Gear and Icom ID-5200A After a Month
Send us Fan Mail Should a brand new ham buy used gear, and does eBay's new FCC rule change the answer? James, Jim and Rory dig into it in Episode 23, along…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsEp. 22 – World Radio League Founders: 100,000 Users, JTTY and Morse Mastery
Send us Fan Mail Andy N0APX made his first JTTY contact shortly before we went live, using a pre-release build of the World Radio League desktop app, and we…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsEp. 21 – DIY Digipeater at Detroit's Historic Masonic Temple
Send us Fan Mail Jay Aho (N8QYQ) came back to ham radio after 20 years away and, about a year later, had an APRS digipeater and a Winlink gateway running 210…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsEp. 20 – Decoding QSL, From Paper Cards to Digital Confirmation
Send us Fan Mail QSL is one of the most used words on the air and one of the least understood. When Jim asked what it actually stands for, all three of us…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsEp. 19 – How We Made Field Day Our Best One Yet
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a club stops treating Field Day like an endurance contest and starts treating it like a neighborhood open house? In this…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsEp. 18 – Has POTA Peaked? Campfires, Community, and the Future of Parks on the Air
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 18 – Has Parks on the Air hit its peak? James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) debate the future of POTA, from its explosive growth…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsHamvention 2026: Recap, Reactions, and a Brewing Showdown
Send us Fan Mail A concept radio with "almost nothing" on display managed to dominate Hamvention 2026, and we can't stop talking about what that means for the…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsHamvention 2026 Survival Guide: Strategy, Gear & The ICOM X-026 Reveal
Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to waste Hamvention is to treat it like a random walk. We're getting ahead of Dayton with the game plan we wish we had on day…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsReturning to the Moon: Optimism & Technology that Moves Our Space Needle
Send us Fan Mail Space travel didn't get safer, we just got used to it. That's the feeling driving our Artemis II nerd-out as we watch humans loop the Moon…
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio ConversationsHam2K PoLo Cloud Sync Is Live and It's Just the Beginning
Send us Fan Mail Your logging app is not just a logbook anymore, and Ham2K PoLo is proof. We sit down with Sebastián Delmont KI2D, the creator and lead…
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Are Radio Prices Going Up? Bouvet, Yaesu & HamClock
Send us Fan Mail A Bird 43 wattmeter score at the swap, two new budget handhelds worth a look, and Rory's CW skills getting sharper through QSO parties and…
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Do You Really Need a New Radio? Honest Ham Radio Upgrade Advice
Send us Fan Mail Do you really need that new radio? In Episode 14, James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) get honest about the pressure to upgrade ham…
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How to Learn CW in 2026: Two Paths to Morse Code Success
Send us Fan Mail Five watts, a tiny coil antenna on a travel tripod, and a camera-bag station that reaches across states—CW isn't a relic, it's a practical…
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2026 Ham Radio Predictions: New Rigs, Community & What's Next
Send us Fan Mail What does 2026 have in store for ham radio? A year into the podcast, James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) turn up the dial with a…
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Can You Put Up An Antenna? The HOA Bill Fight & IC-7300 Mark II
Send us Fan Mail A thousand subscribers may be a milestone, but the real win is what it represents: a growing community of hams trading ideas, trying new…
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How Frustration Built the Best Portable Logger: Sebastián KI2D & Ham2K PoLo
Send us Fan Mail A better logger doesn't just record contacts—it changes how you operate. We sit down with Sebastián KI2D, creator of Ham2K PoLo, to explore…
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Flex Radio's new 200 Dollar SmartSDR Subscription, is this the Future of Ham Radio Software?
Send us Fan Mail FlexRadio just announced SmartSDR Plus subscriptions starting at $199/year. Time for an impromptu Saturday morning coffee chat! Join James…
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From Parks to Peaks: How SOTA Differs from POTA
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when you combine hiking, mountaineering, and ham radio? That's exactly what Summits on the Air (SOTA) is all about!…
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New ICOM Radios Steal the Show - Tokyo Ham Fair Reactions
Send us Fan Mail The tides of amateur radio innovation ebb and flow as manufacturers take turns showcasing their latest technological marvels. While Yaesu…
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Are We Losing Ham Radio Spectrum? 70cm Band Under Threat
Send us Fan Mail Title: Ham Radio Spectrum Defense & The End of NOAA APT Era Is amateur radio spectrum under siege? James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory…
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Special Episode: 30 Years in Ham Radio with Ray Novak N9JA
Send us Fan Mail We have a very special treat for you! In this exclusive interview recorded during EAA AirVenture, we sit down with amateur radio industry…
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Field Day Disappointment? Why We Think ARRL Needs to Evolve (+ FTX1 Final Update)
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the "Super Bowl of Amateur Radio" meets poor band conditions? The Everyday Ham team breaks down their 2025 ARRL Field Day…
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FTX1 Reality Check: Our Honest Review + SteppIR Exit
Send us Fan Mail The long-awaited Yaesu FTX1 Optima has finally arrived in ham shacks across America, but does it live up to the hype? We've spent days testing…
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Hamvention 2025 Breakdown: What We Saw, What We Loved
Send us Fan Mail The Dayton Hamvention 2025 delivered on every front as we explored Xenia's grounds with our South Lion Area Amateur Radio Club members in…
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Is the Yaesu FTX1 a True Game Changer? Plus Dayton Hamvention 2025
Send us Fan Mail Is the Yaesu FTX-1F a True Game Changer? Plus Dayton Hamvention 2025 Yaesu has shaken the amateur radio world with the release of their new…
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From Scanner to Transmitter: How Everyday Hobbies Lead to Ham Radio
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Everyday Ham, we explore how everyday hobbies — from scanning police channels to using walkie-talkies with friends — can…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Junk – Swap Meet Scores & DXpedition Drama
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Everyday Ham, James (K8JKU), Rory (W8KNX), and Jim (N8JRD) dive into the highs and lows of ham swaps, sharing their…
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Is Yaesu Changing the Game? Exploring the New Mobile Lineup
Send us Fan Mail As Yaesu navigates a shift in its mobile radio lineup, we're here to dissect the implications of these changes. From the unexpected…
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Hams On the Air: Episode 1 – Every Ham Has a Story
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the inaugural episode of Everyday Ham! Join James, Rory, and Jim as they introduce themselves, share their ham radio journeys, and…