Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast

Huntsville Hamfest Recap

Aug 25, 2023
In this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite hamfest purchase from Huntsville, FEMA's preparation for Hurricane Hilary, comparing California and Hawaii's response to wildfires, learning Morse code and dyslexia, their experience at Huntsville Hamfest flea markets, letters from listeners, Motorola and TYT radios, changing perspective on risk-taking, and tips for handling power outages and emergency situations.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Sandbag Search and Home Depot
02:00 • 11min
3
Studying for the ham radio exam
13:20 • 15min
4
Preparedness for Disaster: Hurricane Response
28:22 • 12min
5
Comparing California and Hawaii's Response to Wildfires
40:25 • 13min
6
Learning Morse Code and Dyslexia
53:41 • 17min
7
Pizza Speakeasy and Parks on the Air
01:10:16 • 6min
8
Huntsville Hamfest Flea Markets
01:16:33 • 23min
9
Letters from Rob Bailey and a Listener named Dane
01:39:10 • 17min
10
Lost Package and Listener Mail
01:55:45 • 5min
11
Andrew's Park Trip Update and Pronunciation Critique
02:00:39 • 2min
12
Funny Lunch Mishap
02:03:01 • 4min
13
Motorola and TYT Radios
02:06:39 • 20min
14
Changing Perspective on Risk-Taking and a Disaster Expo Invitation
02:26:26 • 2min
15
Ham Radio Operator Excitement and Favorite Chips
02:28:36 • 5min
16
Power Outages and Hurricane Preparedness
02:33:25 • 3min
17
Tips for Emergency Situations
02:36:43 • 12min
18
Preparations for Emergency Situations
02:49:03 • 2min
19
Starting a Testing Channel and Unique Ways to Determine Worthiness of Products
02:50:55 • 2min
20
Tips for Dealing with Dangerous Situations during a Storm
02:53:02 • 15min
21
Misdiagnosis and Second Opinions
03:07:59 • 20min
22
Logging and Traveling: Handling Amateur Radio Logging When Traveling
03:27:39 • 2min
23
Discussion on CW and tie downs
03:29:19 • 2min
24
Exploring the Impact of Radials on Antenna Reception
03:30:52 • 2min
25
Amateur Radio Enthusiasm
03:32:25 • 3min
26
Amateur Radio License Plates and Personal Safety
03:35:53 • 6min