Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

Charlie NJ7V

Episodes 130
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (17)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the All Portable Discussion Zone. Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube podcast found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics including designing, building, modifying, and improving ham radio equipment. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf

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Recent Episodes

S5E21 He Designs Free QRP Rigs Anyone Can Build — Barb WB2CBA Interview

Jun 07, 2026 1h 7m

Barb WB2CBA is a civil engineer by trade and an open source QRP designer by passion. Every circuit he's created has gone straight to GitHub with no paywalls and no kits he controls exclusively, and…

S5E20 Chasing His 6th Mountain Goat — Derek W7DLZ on SOTA & QRP

May 31, 2026 1h 1m

Derek W7DLZ has earned the SOTA Mountain Goat award five times over and he's closing in on a sixth. Since his first activation in September 2021, Derek has operated from hundreds of summits across…

S5E19 Rick N3FJZ: Scratchbuilt HF Transceivers & Homebrew Radio Philosophy

May 17, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode, I sit down with Rick N3FJZ — a prolific homebrew builder known in the SolderSmoke community for his meticulous construction, clean schematics, and commitment to all-discrete analog…

S5E18 Homebrew Radio Roundtable: Stockton Wattmeter + DIY RF Amplifier

May 10, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, Tobias KK7BCO and I continue our discussion on the Stockton Bidirectional Wattmeter and SWR Indicator project, covering our progress, build experiences, and what we’ve learned along…

S5E17 ISS School Contact, Rookie Roundup & VHF/UHF Book

May 03, 2026 51m

In this episode, we take a roundtable approach as each host brings a topic to the discussion. Brian shares insights from the Rookie Roundup and what makes it a great entry point into contesting. Dan…

S5E16 He Builds DIY Radios… And Leads a 300+ Member Ham Club (KM4UDX)

Apr 26, 2026 54m

In this episode, we sit down with Don Taylor, KM4UDX, to talk through his approach to homebrew radio and hands-on experimentation. From uBITX modifications to scratch-built projects and antenna work,…

S5E15 He Built a Full CW + SSB Radio From Scratch… Here’s How

Apr 19, 2026 57m

In this episode, we gather around the workbench with special guest Mitch NK3H to talk through his latest homebrew radio build—a scratch-built receiver capable of both CW and SSB. We dig into the…

S5E14 Can We Build George Dobbs’ Signal Generator From Scratch? | Homebrew Ham Radio Podcast

Apr 12, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, we gather around the workbench to look back on our latest homebrew scratch-build project: George Dobbs’ signal generator. Join us as we discuss the design process, parts selection,…

S5E13 Yes—You Can Build a Radio | Peter Parker VK3YE

Apr 05, 2026 1h 4m

In this interview, I sit down with Peter Parker to talk about making radio simple, practical, and accessible for anyone.Peter is well known in the amateur radio community for his clear, no-nonsense…

S5E12 Build Your Own Radio (Even as a Beginner) – Homebrew Ham Radio with ZL2BNE

Mar 29, 2026 1h 27m

Neville Marr, ZL2BNE, is a New Zealand amateur radio operator known for turning homebrew radio into something approachable and practical. He’s designed and shared projects like a 40-meter SDR…

S5E11 Inside the World of DX Chasing, Hamfests & Radio Travel

Mar 22, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode of the Ham Radio Operators Roundtable, Dan (KC7MSU), Brian (W7JET), and Charlie (NJ7V) share their experiences, tips, and stories from the road and the airwaves. From tracking rare…

S5E10 Amateur Radio DIY: Dan AI6XG’s Homebrew Projects

Mar 15, 2026 1h 8m

In this video, Dan Koellen (AI6XG) shares the stories behind some of his most creative homebrew radio and electronics projects.Dan has spent years building, modifying, and perfecting gear for ham…

S5E9 Let’s Learn, Experiment, and Build Cool Ham Radio Gear!

Mar 07, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode we gather around the workbench to talk about what we’re currently building, experimenting with, and learning in our ham radio shacks. Then we announce something new: **group homebrew…

S5 Doug DeMaw’s Tuna Tin II: The Story Continued by Rex Harper

Mar 03, 2026 30m

In this video, Rex Harper (W1REX) shares the remarkable history of the Tuna Tin II, one of the most beloved homebrew QRP radios in amateur radio.Originally designed by Doug DeMaw (W1CER), the Tuna…

S5E8 DIY Electronics & Ham Radio Education with Vince VE6LK

Mar 01, 2026 1h 8m

Discover Vince VE6LK, a ham radio educator and electronics experimenter, as he shares hands-on projects, DIY experiments, and practical tips for getting on the air. Perfect for beginners and seasoned…

S5E7 This Is Why Every Ham Should Try Homebrew QRP - With Tony EI5EM

Feb 22, 2026 1h 7m

Tony EI5EM is a long-time homebrew and QRP enthusiast with a passion for building radios from the ground up. In this interview, Tony talks about what draws him to homebrew radio, why QRP is so…

S5E6 Operating Best Practices - Ham Radio Operators Roundtable

Feb 15, 2026 1h 7m

Drawing loosely from two presentations delivered at Contest University 2022, roundtable members Dan KC7MSU, Brian W7JET, and Charlie NJ7V discuss some of the most important and commonly overlooked…

S5E5 Ham Radio High Adventure with Brad KA9JDE

Feb 01, 2026 1h 22m

Brad, KA9JDE, is a Summits on the Air (SOTA) Mountain Goat. The stories behind his achievement are inspiring — and at times, downright harrowing. Join us as we dive into Brad’s journey through ham…

S5E4 Homebrew Workbench Roundtable - Scratch Build Design Steps and Build Techniques

Jan 25, 2026 59m

This is the first in a series of special episodes on building and modifying your own ham radio gear - antennas, radios, equipment peripherals, and more.In this episode: * Adam (K6ARK) walks through…

S5E3 Ham Radio Operators Roundtable - Ham Shack - Remote Ops - SOTA

Jan 18, 2026 1h 6m

Dan KC7MSU shares his progress with the Ham Shack Build Project, Brian W7JET talks about contesting and remote operation, and Charlie NJ7V talks about the Summits on the Air UHV/VHF SSB/CW…

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