Best Amateur Radio Podcasts (2025)

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QRP Radios under $200 + Alpha Antenna Giveaway 2:09:15

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): QRP Radios under $200 + Alpha Antenna Giveaway On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the high solar cycle, QRP Radios…

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ARRL Audio News April 25, 2025 12:45

1d ago12:45

12:45

ARRL Audio News April 25, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for April 27th 2025 9:00

1d ago9:00

9:00

Darling Downs Radio Club news. Coming up on 10 May we’re running our inaugural annual club Foxhunt and family day. The actual hunt will start at 1030 and will run no further than a 15 km radius from the starting location at Peacehaven Park in Highfields, just north of Toowoomba. The Fox frequency will be 145.650 kHz, and the hunt is going to be sta…

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SolderSmoke259

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SolderSmoke issue 259By Bill Meara

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Tariffs and Radios: AlphaAntenna Giveaway! 3:59:45

6d ago3:59:45

3:59:45

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tariffs and Radios On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about respecting the projects, tariffs and radios, and AI predicti…

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ICQPodcast Episode 454 - Hiroyasu CQ7373 Review 1:19:42

7d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Hiroyasu CQ7373 Review. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the pod…

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ICQPodcast Episode 454 - Hiroyasu CQ7373 Review 1:19:42

7d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Hiroyasu CQ7373 Review. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the pod…

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AmateurLogic 204: Bletchley Park

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A visit to Bletchley Park, Tommy's continuing Meshtastic Adventures part 2, DIY 50 Amp power supply, and more on Hamsci's MW eclipse studies.1:15:48

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ARRL Audio News April 18, 2025 13:54

9d ago13:54

13:54

ARRL Audio News April 18, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for April 20th 2025 8:00

10d ago8:00

8:00

Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. Well the space weather is jostling us about with interesting solar activities over the past week. This is a great challenge for the DX chaser on the shortwave bands as conditions can vary in short order with coronal mass ejections causing ionising effects in the atmosphere. The next couple of …

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ARRL Audio News April 11, 2025 13:32

15d ago13:32

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ARRL Audio News April 11, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for April 13th 2025 7:21

16d ago7:21

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Hello, I’m Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I’ve been thinking. In the world of politics, people have sought to clarify the meaning of what their government and people have embraced as guiding principles. After the blood bath that was the French Revolution, the country became known for its three word motto which upheld freedom, equality and brotherhood. Th…

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Learn APRS at the April On the Air Live Session 17:51

16d ago17:51

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This month, ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast to update us on ARRL’s new monthly livestream, On the Air Live. The April session of On the Air Live will be a tutorial on the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS). A handheld radio will allow you to use the APRS. Listen in to find out how easy it is, and how to …

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Episode 324 - Voice of America Museum Renovations 41:36

18d ago41:36

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Ham Talk Live! is back with a special episode! Lee Hite, K8CLI joins us to talk about the status of the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Twp. Ohio and all the renovations that have taken place over the past year. The museum will also be open during Hamvention weekend Thursday through Saturday from noon to 9 pm and on…

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Winning at Simplex 3:36:49

20d ago3:36:49

3:36:49

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Winning at Simplex On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about dummy loads, winning at simplex, and EU preparedness plans. …

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ICQPodcast Episode 453 - Q and A Spring 2025 1:32:33

21d ago1:32:33

1:32:33

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Q and A We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for …

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ICQPodcast Episode 453 - Q and A Spring 2025 1:32:33

21d ago1:32:33

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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Q and A We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for …

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ARRL Audio News April 4, 2025 12:39

22d ago12:39

12:39

ARRL Audio News April 4, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for April 6th 2025 7:29

23d ago7:29

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Hi, I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club, Quick reminder that next weekend is busy for club members and guests. If you're on our mailing list - which would include members, of course - in the last few days, you should have received by email a newsletter containing lots of important info about upcoming events and club activitie…

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Ham College 123 - Technician Exam Questions Part 10

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T3A – Radio wave characteristics: how a radio signal travels, fading, multipath, polarization, wavelength vs absorption, Antenna orientation.1:06:38

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ARRL Audio News March 28, 2025 14:04

29d ago14:04

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ARRL Audio News March 28, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for March 30th 2025 9:00

30d ago9:00

9:00

On Saturday, 12 April, many of us will be heading to Redfest. Thanks to the bright yellow badges, you'll recognise us, so come and say "hi". And now for something completely different. As you've heard, this year Redfest clashes with our regular bimonthly club lunch moved lunch to Sunday 13 April, Monday 14 April is our next member meeting and will …

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SolderSmoke258

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SolderSmoke issue 258By Bill Meara

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Did Everyone Forget Ham Radio Is A Service? 2:10:04

1M ago2:10:04

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Did Everyone Forget Ham Radio Is A Service? On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about VHF/UHF in the car, how we remind p…

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ICQPodcast Episode 452 - ARRL Election Committee Adventures 2:22:27

1M ago2:22:27

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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is ARRL EE Committee Adventures. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription d…

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ICQPodcast Episode 452 - ARRL Election Committee Adventures 2:22:27

1M ago2:22:27

2:22:27

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is ARRL EE Committee Adventures. We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription d…

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ARRL Audio News March 21, 2025 14:04

1M ago14:04

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ARRL Audio News March 21, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for March 23rd 2025 10:00

1M ago10:00

10:00

In news from Ipswich and District Radio Club, WICEN volunteers will head out in the field for the Brisbane Trails Marathon on April 27. It’s never too late to offer your services on the day. A minimum of 14 operators are required most with a 4WD and radio equipment to operate in a remote location. Ipswich WICEN also welcomes support from other amat…

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Re: Delete, Delete, Delete 3:32:11

1M ago3:32:11

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Re: Delete, Delete, Delete On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about test equipment, the FCC Memo and nuclear drills in t…

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AmateurLogic 203: Meshtastic

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Meshtastic, an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices. An update on the latest scanner technology. More…1:03:43

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ARRL Audio News March 14, 2025 14:03

1M ago14:03

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ARRL Audio News March 14, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for March 16th 2025 9:50

1M ago9:50

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Fred White VK4NOE became a silent Key on 29th January 2025. Fred was a member of the Mount Isa and Districts Amateur Radio Group when it was formed in 1979. He was known around Australia as an active member of the Royal Navel Amateur Radio Society. He was a regular participant of the RNARS net held on 15 meters on Sunday mornings in the early 80's.…

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A VHF/UHF Antenna Menagerie 18:25

1M ago18:25

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There are a variety of antennas that a ham can use on the VHF and UHF bands, from simple whips, all the way up to directional beams. This month’s podcast walks you through the various types and their use cases.By Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY

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ICQPodcast Episode 451 - Using a Noise Bridge 1:52:49

2M ago1:52:49

1:52:49

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Using a Noise Bridge. We would like to thank Mike Rosenber…

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ICQPodcast Episode 451 - Using a Noise Bridge 1:52:49

2M ago1:52:49

1:52:49

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Using a Noise Bridge. We would like to thank Mike Rosenber…

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Ham Radio is Easier Than Ever 3:15:44

2M ago3:15:44

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Ham Radio is Easier Than Ever On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about telescoping antennas for handheld radios, ham rad…

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Ham College 122 - Technician Exam Questions Part 9

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restrictions during emergencies, use of phonetics in message handling.40:30

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ARRL Audio News March 7, 2025 12:26

2M ago12:26

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ARRL Audio News March 7, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for March 9th 2025 12:00

2M ago12:00

12:00

SCARC is having a car boot sale on March 22nd at the clubrooms, 85 Godfreys Rd, Bli Bli. Entry and traders' tables are free, but we require bookings to secure a traders' spot. Hi - I'm John, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club and this is QNews for Sunday 9 March. I'm sure you all know the phrase "We live in interesting times", and this time …

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AmateurLogic 202: Emergency Power

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A review of emergency power sources. W5SLA Winter Field Day activities. Icom’s new small business radio package. A highly effective noise blanker. Canarduino Christmas goodies arrived. More…1:18:29

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ARRL Audio News February 28, 2025 12:41

2M ago12:41

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ARRL Audio News February 28, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for March 2nd 2025 10:00

2M ago10:00

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Hi - welcome to Sunday 2 March, the start of Autumn and already we're halfway to winter. Welcome to QNEWS - I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club, and here's news from the club for this week. So: what's happening that's exciting and involving? Quite a bit in the repeater and net space. The work is now completed on the VK4RTQ UH…

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ICQPodcast Episode 450 - Rigexpert AA-650 Zoom Analyzer 1:40:02

2M ago1:40:02

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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Rigexpert AA-650 Zoom Analyzer. We would like to thank an anonymous donor along with our m…

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ICQPodcast Episode 450 - Rigexpert AA-650 Zoom Analyzer 1:40:02

2M ago1:40:02

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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Rigexpert AA-650 Zoom Analyzer. We would like to thank an anonymous donor along with our m…

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The Amazing Tailscale App and Hamcation Recap 3:00:37

2M ago3:00:37

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Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Tailscale and Hamcation Recap Check out Gigaparts for all the new Intellitron ham radio gear. Use code "JOSH" for 10% off items on my page: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to e…

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ARRL Audio News February 21, 2025 14:03

2M ago14:03

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ARRL Audio News February 21, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®

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QNews for February 23rd 2025 10:30

2M ago10:30

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DARLING DOWNS RADIO CLUB our website at ddrci.org.au, and the WICEN info is on brisbanewicen.org.au. If you can't find what you're looking for, use the club website contact page to get in touch. And membership is half-price right now, so what better time to renew or become a member for the first time. Until next week, 73s from John, VK4JPM for the …

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SolderSmoke257

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SolderSmoke issue 257By Bill Meara

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Remembering Ian Kuhn, KI9W SK 12:20

2M ago12:20

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Here's a very small tribute to my friend, Ian Kuhn. Ian's call sign was KI9W. He was very talented , smart, and kind I'll truly miss him. Over time, I'll tell more stories about our radio days and conversations about audio and music. But for now, I'll spill some wine and hold the memories. 73 OM.By Christian Cudnik

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Have a Ham Radio Open House in April 19:07

2M ago19:07

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World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is April 18 every year, and in 2025, WARD is extra special. ARRL invites radio clubs and schools to organize a Ham Radio Open House in April, to highlight the Amateur Radio Service for its development and practice of the latest radio communications and technology, and as a hands-on pathway into STEM fields for the nex…

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