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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 how mobile-first design, tiny UX details, and relentless iteration make portable operating smoother, faster, and less gear-heavy.
From his journey growing up in Venezuela to building startups in New York—and yes, proposing the Arepa and Olive emojis—Sebastián shares the mindset behind a tool that understands what activators actually do in the field.
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The Everyday Ham Podcast is hosted by James Mills (K8JKU), Jim Davis (N8JRD), and Rory Locke (W8KNX) – three friends who dive into the world of amateur radio with a casual, lighthearted twist.
Follow us at: Website: https://www.everydayham.com/
Chapters
1. Welcome, Hosts, And Today’s Guest (00:00:00)
2. Community Shoutouts And POTA Wins (00:01:07)
3. Shack Updates And New Amplifier (00:01:52)
4. Travel Plans And Portable Ops (00:03:08)
5. California QSO Party From A Park (00:03:44)
6. Meet Sebastian: Ham2K And Emojis (00:04:50)
7. Why Polo: Mobile-First Logging (00:06:12)
8. Early Users, Fast Iteration, Support (00:09:11)
9. Global Programs Beyond POTA (00:11:48)
10. Sebastian’s Journey From Venezuela (00:13:32)
11. Product Mindset And Iteration (00:16:32)
12. MVP Thinking And Real-World Testing (00:19:21)
13. Micro-UX Details That Matter (00:21:32)
14. On AI: Tool, Not A Vision (00:24:12)
15. Voice-To-Log And Usability Ideas (00:28:32)
16. Hidden Shortcuts And Power Tips (00:30:27)
17. Call Sign Stacking For Pileups (00:33:22)
18. Contesting In Polo And QSO Parties (00:36:37)
19. SO2R Dreams And CAT Control (00:39:32)
20. Cloud Sync: Multi-Device Logging (00:41:22)
21. Desktop And Web Plans (00:44:42)
22. Sustainability, Pricing, And Access (00:46:47)
23. Open Source, Community, And Closing (00:49:12)
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