AmateurLogic.TV Audio only downloads. http://www.amateurlogic.tv Creative Commons http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:38:49 -0500 tommy@amateurlogic.tv (Tommy Martin) Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:18:29 CST tommy@amateurlogic.tv (Tommy Martin) AmateurLogic.TV ham, radio, amateur, radio, amateurlogic, tech, electronics, wifi, technology, hamvention, amateur radio, audio Tommy Martin tommy@amateurlogic.tv tommy@amateurlogic.tv http://amateurlogic.tv/images/altv-cover-art.jpg http://www.amateurlogic.tv clean Your source for practical amateur radio and technology hacks, mods, and tips. General Amateur Radio Exam part 29. General questions pool updates 1 of 3. 01:06:31 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc58.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1272 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500 October marks the 14th Anniversary of AmateurLogic.TV. We celebrate the event by awarding one lucky viewer an Icom IC-7300 transceiver with all the accessories you need for a complete HF station. Peter’s back for the party with an update on what he’s been up to and details of his Friedrichshofen Germany Hamfest visit. Tommy has tips for easily configuring the MFJ-1234 RigPi Stations Server. Why fatigue your ears unnecessarily? Get the noise out with Emile’s guide to proper RF Gain adjustment. Enjoy quick and friendly HF operation. George has the details on how to combine a HF Transceiver with a SDR Play and MFJ SDR T/R Switch for complementary interaction. 1:49:44 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic135.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1268 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 28. Alternative Power and Electrical Safety. 01:28:27 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc57.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1264 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500 It’s just about time to celebrate another birthday at ALTV. We’ve teamed up with Icom, MFJ and Heil Sound for another great giveaway. Get the complete details at: www.amateurlogic.tv/contest http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic134.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1256 Sat, 14 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 27. Meters, Batteries, RF Exposure. Plus surprise visit from Ray Novak, N9JA live in the Icom booth at Tokyo Hamfair 2019. Preview ground breaking new technology. 01:30:26 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc56.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1253 Sun, 1 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500 In this episode, Tommy installs and reports on the ZumSpot. George shows how to modify those cheap 4 and 8 Relay Modules for better operation. Emile presents COMMspiracy 2. Plus your viewer email and what’s been going on. 1:11:01 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic133.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1244 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 26. RMS Voltage, Power Supply Filtering, Tower Safety. 01:03:40 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc55.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1242 Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500 It’s been a few years since the weather allowed, but this year we made it back to do Field Day In The Woods. Join Tommy, George, and Wayne for a fun time in the wilderness. Emile and the W5SLA crew operate Field Day In The Clubhouse. One thing’s for certain about Field Day in the South. It’s going to be a hot time no matter where you are. 1:31:52 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic132.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1239 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 25. Logic Gates, more Ohm’s Law, Connectors. 01:11:19 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc54.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1237 Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Another excellent adventure at Dayton Hamvention. Some of the sights and sounds that make this a very special event. Emile’s WWII Museum PT Boat event. A tour of Mendelson’s Surplus in Dayton. There is no place else like this in the world. 2:23:03 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic131.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1232 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 24. Solid State devices part 2, Standing Waves part 2. 1:03:33 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc53.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1230 Sun, 2 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500 George completes the 2019 Echolink Pi/SVXlink project. Tommy discovers an interesting new online SDR. Mike, VE3MIC joins us with a really cool BlueDV-AMBE server project. Plus another Foreign Food taste test, courtesy of Kevin Mitchell, ZL1KFM. 1:23:36 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic130.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1224 Sun, 12 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 23. Solid State devices, Standing Waves. 1:04:40 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc52.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1220 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy demonstrates the free Peanut D-Star app. Emile shows how to use the Raspberry Pi as a voice keyer for his Icom ID-9100. George erects the MFJ Octopus Antenna and details some tips to do it quicker and precise. Plus the usual fun and your viewer email and posts. 1:07:31 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic129.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1218 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 22. Simple Decibel power calculations. Receivers 1:11:07 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc51.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1207 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500 George runs the full Windows 10 Pro (not IOT Core version) on the Raspberry Pi. Emile visits the W5DDL Hamfest in Rayne, LA. Tommy builds an Arduino Battery Monitor/Alert. 1:22:25 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic128.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1196 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 21. Decibels and Power. S units. Amplifier Classes. 1:09:19 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc50.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1194 Sun, 3 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Emile and the Ozone ARC participate in Winter Field Day. Winter is the perfect time to catch up on projects. Tommy shows how to update the firmware of a DVMega. After six years, George revisits Echolink on the Raspberry Pi. SVXlink part-1. Plus your viewer email. 1:11:25 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic127.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1192 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 20. More on modulation. Coaxial cable loss explored. 1:07:03 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc49.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1190 Sun, 3 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy reviews the Blue Thumb DV. George and the crew pull out the test equipment and experiment with 1/4 wave stubs. This live demonstration helps clear up some of the mystery. Mike, VE3MIC sits in for the Cheap Old Man to help keep expenses under control. 1:31:49 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic126.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1187 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0500 The official unedited version of our almost 4 hour 2018 New Year’s Eve Celebration live stream. An International group of guest help ring in the New Year with tales of the past year in Ham Radio and projects. Plus classic AmateurLogic.TV ‘Half Speed Theater.’ George and Tommy welcome: Mike Morneau, VE3MIC Laird Nigel P Lawrence G0MEJ KG0PL Andy Anderson, KP4AAN Carmen M Centeno Calero, WP4QER Dan Van Evenhoven, N9LVS Amanda Alden, K1DDL Jeff Carrier, K0JDS A cameo appearance by Emile Diodene, KE5QKR. 3:56:45 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic125.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1181 Tue, 1 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 19. Overmodulation and Test Equipment. 1:16:01 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc48.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1179 Sat, 29 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of George’s enhanced DTMF Radio Control and Monitoring project. Tommy’s quick and easy PiStar hot spot build instructions. Emile celebrates Skywarn Appreciation Day. Mike’s back with his Photoshop collection and a holiday ALTV Retrospect. Plus another unexpected AmateurLogic Foreign Food and Beverage Taste Test featuring Moxie Soda, Cap’n Eli’s Blueberry Ale, Haribo Piratos and Cajun Kringle. 2:08:40 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic124.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1174 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 18. SSB, Speech Processors, ALC and Beverage Antennas. 1:02:27 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc47.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1171 Sat, 1 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of George’s DTMF Radio Control project. Tommy with Easy D-Star Programming using CSV files. Emile supports TourDeCure Nawlins. And another AmateurLogic Foreign Food Taste Test featuring Rum Butter from the UK. 1:29:28 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic123.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1167 Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 17. Solar Propagation Effects, Delta Loop and Log Periodic Antennas. 54:28 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc46.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1165 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500 As one of the first video podcasts period, AmateurLogic.TV celebrates 13 years this month. Tommy builds the SDR Pi. Emile discusses the Internet of Cheap Old Things. George exposes Harmonic Distortion. Jim joins the party and shows us the interesting projects he’s been working on. We announce the winner of our 13th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Sarah Clark, K4EMT will be receiving an Icom IC-7300 HF Transceiver, MFJ-4230DMP power supply, Heil Sound iCM microphone and BM-17 headset, MFJ ‘Big Stick’ antenna and RG8X coax, Gordon West amateur license study guide, and a pair of AmateurLogic Faux Gold PL-259 connectors. Thanks to Icom, MFJ, Heil Sound & Gordon West Radio School for making this possible. 1:51:14 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic122.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1159 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 16. More Skywaves and more HF Antennas. 01:24:31 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc45.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1154 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0500 In this episode we cover a few new products and fun at Huntsville Hamfest and Tokyo Hamfair. 1:42:00 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic121.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1149 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 14. Emergency Communications, Skywaves, Yagi Antennas. 53:58 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc44.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1145 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500 George installs Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac. Tommy visits John Amodeo on the new set of Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing. Watch it come together. Emile shows the long awaited, multifunction, PiClock. October will be ALTV’s 13th Anniversary. We are celebrating with another contest. Get all the details here. 1:21:16 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic120.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1141 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 14. Emergency Communications, Skywaves, Yagi Antennas. 53:58 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc43.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1138 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Join the AmateurLogic crew for Field Day 2018. We assembled and raised a Hex Beam, Cobweb, and Off Center Fed Dipole this year. Jocelyn Brault, KD8VRX/VA2VRX talks about licensing requirements for operating in another country and Field Day at VOA. Arne Carlsson, K5ARN/SA7CAR added a little Swedish flavor to the topic. Emile leads the Field Day charge in South Louisiana. Plus it turns out the real Swedish Fish is not a fish at all. It’s a horse! 1:40:14 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic119.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1135 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 13. Digital Modes pt 5, HF Antennas part 3. 01:00:21 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc42.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1132 Sun, 1 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500 No matter how many hamfests you’ve visited, it’s hard to top the excitement and variety of gear you’ll find at Hamvention. Join AmateurLogic as we visit Hamvention 2018. We found some unique new products you won’t want to miss. How about a LTE PTT handy talkie that covers all of the US, Canada, or Mexico. Or an Android cellphone with built in DMR radio. We’ve also got the scoop on one of this year’s top food choices. As well as visits and updates from a few friends you’ll recognize. 1:24:47 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic118.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1125 Wed, 6 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam questions part 12. Digital Modes part 4, HF Antennas part 2. 01:02:16 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc41.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1118 Sat, 26 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500 How would you describe a particular artifact in someone’s transmit audio so they understand what you are hearing? In Sounds of the Studio, we listen to some common audio problems and effects to see what everyone calls them. Peter shows us some new microcontroller boards designed especially for python. Emile catches a ride on the Ham Shack Hotline, and it’s cheap too. 1:23:56 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic117.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1114 Sat, 12 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam questions part 11. Digital Modes part 3, HF Antennas part 1. 01:05:41 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc40.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1106 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500 AmateurLogic.TV Special Presentation: Clyde Haehnle, Remembering WLW 500 KW Super Power and Building VOA Bethany Relay Station. Recorded May 17, 2014 at the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting. Clyde was the last surviving engineer from the WLW 500 KW era. His stories recount some of the major achievements in broadcasting during it’s heyday. 49:13 You will probably also like our special 2013 tour of the VOA Museum. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/ClydeHaehnle.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1102 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Emile completes the ‘Cheap Old Loop’, Peter loves his FRG-7, Tommy & George experiment with the D-Star apps for iOS and Android with an Icom ID-4100 and Kenwood TH-D74A, Mike joins us for a look at his Inverted VE3MIC OCF Antenna, plus more lots fun and information. 1:27:07 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic116.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1099 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam questions part 10. Digital Modes pt 2, Interference. 58:18 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc39.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1095 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy, George and Emile visit the 2018 Acadiana Hamfest in Rayne, LA. Good food, good friends and good times in South Louisiana. We visit with vendors and attendees to find out what makes this event so special. Emile teaches Tommy and George the proper way to eat Crawfish. 1:14:21 of a Hamfest unlike any other. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic115.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1092 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam questions part 9. Digital Modes pt 1, Grounding. 54:03 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc38.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1085 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Peter’s infrared experiments part 2. Tommy’s Active Antenna. Emile’s HF Loop part 1. George at the Capital City Hamfest with Martin Jue(MFJ) and Will Jourdain(Icom). 1:23:13 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic114.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1081 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 8. CW Operations, Q-Codes, Inductors, Transformers. 01:06:20 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc37.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1078 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Peter experiments with infrared remote control. Tommy fiddles with Tinkercad. Emile becomes an amateur weather scientist. George tests a variety of components with an ohmmeter. 1:22:57 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic113.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1074 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 7. More operation discussion. More Impedance questions. 01:13:00 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc36.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1070 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy’s battery power solution for Arduino. Peter wants to make new Hams. George builds the ultimate color ‘Heads Up’ Display. And Mike joins us for some special holiday fun. 1:28:37 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic112.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1066 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 6. Selecting a frequency. AM, FM and Sideband demonstration. Impedance. 01:08:03 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc35.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1062 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy builds a dummy load with a scope sample port. Peter controls an Arduino from his phone with Bluetooth. George experiments with LED current draw. Emile’s got a new tuner. 1:15:01 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic111.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1059 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500 It’s MFJ Enterprises 45th Anniversary. Join us in this bonus episode of ALTV for Interesting interviews, tours and fun. 1:45:42 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic110.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1054 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 5. Volunteer Examiners, good operator practices. Reactance demonstration. 01:02:55 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc34.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1051 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Celebrate ALTV’s 12th Anniversary with us. Emile prepares for a spooky Halloween with Sonic Pi. Unveiling the new RigPi. Mike, VE3MIC updates us on recent projects. Icom/MFJ/Heil Sound/AmateurLogic IC-7300 base station giveaway. 1:40:13 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic109.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1045 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Foreign contacts and third party traffic. Series and parallel Inductors. Inductor demonstration. 01:06:39 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc33.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1041 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0500 A little bit of everything. George visits friends at Huntsville Hamfest, Tommy explores Icom’s IP100H IP Handi Talkies, Emile studies ITU Designations, and Peter discusses recent FT8 Updates. 1:25:27 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic108.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1037 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0500 General Amateur Radio Exam part 3. More on the band plans. Series and parallel capacitors. 01:14:1 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc32.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1034 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Peter operates the new FT8 Digital Mode from Joe Taylor. Tommy builds the DSO138 Scope Kit. George discusses the Raspberry Pi Zero W. Wayne build an Antenna Tripod. 1:24:08 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic107.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1024 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Join Professor Thomas and Dean Martin for part 2 of our studies on the General Amateur Radio Exam. More on the band plans. Series and parallel resistors. 01:16:15 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc31.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1019 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Field Day At The W5JDX and Ozone Shacks. Peter mods his BitX transceiver. Emile at the Jupiter Light House. And an old school Megger. 1:12:41 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic106.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1015 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College begins studies on the General Amateur Radio Exam. Why upgrade? What’s on the test? 01:19:46 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc30.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1011 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0500 George & Tommy’s Excellent Adventure v2.0. Dayton Hamvention 2017 from a new location. We catch up with longtime ALTV friend and new ham, Jeri Ellsworth. Plus visits with many old and new friends, and interesting new products. 2:11:59 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic105.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1006 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Safety part 3 and our final episode covering the Technician Exam Questions. Plus tips on taking your exam. 01:00:46 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc29.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=1003 Sat, 27 May 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Peter upgrades his BitX40. Tommy meets Buster D-Star for the Mac. Emile experiments with D-Rats. George tests the MFJ Receiving Loop Antenna. Plus a New Zealand Taste Test. 1:17:38 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic104.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=996 Mon, 15 May 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Safety Part 2 and more Technicians pool questions. 01:00:20 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc28.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=993 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy repairs his mobile antenna. Emile makes a NOAA Heads Up Alert. Mike builds the Canadian Balun. Peter’s Balloon fails and he repurposes an old laptop screen. Plus all the usual stuff. 1:16:38 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic103.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=988 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Safety Part 1 and more Technicians pool questions. 57:04 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc27.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=983 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Peter repairs a Laptop Screen, Emile builds a Cheap Beacon, George continues the 433 MHz Saga, and special guest John Ossi, N3DRH has part 2 of 2 on Karl Jansky, the Father of Radio Astronomy. 1:25:58 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic102.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=978 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0500 More Coax, SWR, Dummy Loads and Technicians pool questions. 1:13:42 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc26.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=975 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy explores Android RTL SDR, Peter completes a BitX40 transceiver, Emile takes a Byte of Pi, George talks about tool stores, and special guest John Ossi, N3DRH has part 1 of 2 on Karl Jansky. You won’t want to miss it. 1:23:43 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic101.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=971 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Antennas, Coax and more questions from the Technician pool. 1:10:55 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc25.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=968 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500 It’s the 100th episode of AmateurLogic.TV. Peter makes a quick photo frame. Tommy shows why and how to secure your Microsoft account. Emile demonstrates how to evaluate your Wifi economically. And George experiments with 433 MHz transmitter and receiver modules for the Arduino. Plus the usual unplanned hijinks and shenanigans.0 1:13:44 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic100.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=963 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Our 2016 Year End Closeout. Part 1 of 3 from out New Year’s Eve live stream event. 42:50 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic99-3.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=959 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Our 2016 Year End Closeout. Part 1 of 3 from out New Year’s Eve live stream event. 1:05:43 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic99-2.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=955 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Our 2016 Year End Closeout. Part 1 of 3 from out New Year’s Eve live stream event. 1:08:09 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic99-1.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=951 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Antennas and more questions from the Technician pool. 1:01:01 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc24.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=948 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Our 2016 Holiday Spectacular. Peter has tips for taking tests. Emile makes a HF J-Pole antenna. Tommy revives a laptop with ShackBox. George has suggestions on Gifts for Ham Buddies. We sample New Orleans CheeWees. Our Canadian correspondent Mike, VE3MIC is back with some Kristmas Karaoke. Plus we give away prizes and more. It’s an extra long 2:06:30 of seasonal fun. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic98.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=944 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Decibels, Metric Conversions and more questions from the Technician pool. 53:20 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc23.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=941 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy shows us the Android SDR, Peter makes an Auto-Pi, Emile continues his COMM TCPIP Remote, George talks about RG-142 and correct Connector Installation. 1:24:04 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic97.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=938 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0500 In this episode we cover more circuits and schematic symbols.. 48:28 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc22.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=935 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0500 It’s our 11th Anniversary and we give away the Icom IC-7300 with accessories from MFJ to one lucky ham. Peters got tips before you buy an Antique Radio. Emile continues his cheap network experiments. Tommy joins the DStar QSO Party. George builds the Arduino Pushbutton Radio. 1:25:35 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic96.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=927 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0500 In this episode we conclude discussing Noise and Interference, and begin covering Schematics. 56:24 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc21.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=923 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0500 It’s out of this world. In this episode D-Star hotspots just got easier to use. Tommy shows us the DVMega Blue Stack. George Interviews Bill Brown, WB8ELK in Huntsville and learns about his Pico Balloon experiments. Emile brings to light a possible Commspiracy. Details of our 11th Anniversary Icom IC-7300 giveaway and more. 1:23:49 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic95.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=920 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Noise and Interference part 1. 1:12:15 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc20.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=916 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0500 In this extra long episode Peter adds a display to his Arduino Uno. Emile visits the W5SLA hamfest. George explains how a triode tube amplifier works. Our friend from the ‘Great White North’, Mike Morneau, VE3MIC demonstrates the Universal Digital Repeater Controller operating D-Star on a competing format repeater. We unwrap a ‘Mystery Package’ that arrived from a foreign country. George and Tommy sample fine Canadian cuisine and Marmite for the first time. Which wins the title of most awful taste ever, Marmite or Vegemite? Plus plenty of the usual fun and some great viewer photos. 1:55:40 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic94.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=908 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0500 More about Multi-mode transceivers and a few demonstrations. 1:03:27 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc19.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=905 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0500 ALTV’s 2016 Field Day excursion. The crew takes to the woods for this annual event. The fun ensues. 1:26:21 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic93.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=902 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0500 All about Multi-mode transceivers and the benefits of certain modes. More related questions from the amateur radio technician exam pool. 1:07:51 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc18.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=898 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of Tommy and George’s Hamvention 2016 adventure. Recorded before a live audience at the Icom booth on Saturday, May 22nd. Will Jourdain, AA5WJ from Icom America Gordon West, WB6NOA Amateur radio author and Ham Nation host Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB CQ Magazine kit editor Martin Jue, K5FLU MFJ Enterprises John Amodeo, NN6JA Chris Brault, KD8YVJ Youth ham extraordinaire Mike Morneau, VE3MIC Royal Canadian amateur 1:34:32 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic92.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=890 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of Tommy and George’s Hamvention 2016 adventure. Recorded before a live audience at the Icom booth on Friday, May 21st. Fishing Tales with Darth? Michael Kalter, W8CI on what’s new at Hamvention. Don Kunst, W3LNE, Boy Scouts K2BSA VP. Arthur Kunst, W3WM has some great stories about his 76 years in amateur Radio! You don’t want to miss this. Valerie Hotzfeld, NV9L and Bob Heil, K9EID join us and talk about Ham Nation and their passions for the hobby. It’s a bonus episode of AmateurLogic. Look for part two coming soon. 1:08:10 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic91.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=883 Sat, 4 Jun 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Part two of our look at the Digital Modes. VOIP. Ohm’s Law questions. 1:01:54 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc17.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=880 Sun, 29 May 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy’s Antenna Hanging. Emile’s Wet Noodle. Peter has a free antenna reference. George builds the Hula Loop. Plus viewer email and more. 1:02:10 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic90.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=877 Sat, 14 May 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Part one of our look at the Digital Modes. 1:05:29 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc16.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=874 Sun, 1 May 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy brings up a 3D Printer Primer, Emile introduces Repo Claus, Peter talks about Raspberry Pi SD card corruption, and George shows another easy way to use copper clad PC boards with solder islands. 1:20:13George shows us how to make a ‘Lineman’s Splice’. Emile introduces us to his Ubiquiti Wireless Point-to-Point bridge. Tommy benchmarks the various models of the Raspberry Pi with some interesting results. And Peter presents the Raspberry Pi 4??? 1:04:13 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic89.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=870 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Satellite communications. 45:13 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc15.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=861 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy brings up a 3D Printer Primer, Emile introduces Repo Claus, Peter talks about Raspberry Pi SD card corruption, and George shows another easy way to use copper clad PC boards with solder islands. 1:20:13 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic88.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=858 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Radio wave propagation. 01:12:42 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc14.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=854 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy explores FLDigi with his Icom IC-7100 and Mac computer. Peter’s Introduction to Satellite TV Pt 2. Emile visits Hammond Hamfest and Crossband repeats. Plus lot of fun and a few headaches. 1:08:20 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic87.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=850 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0500 The history of SOS, questions on Emergency and nets. Transistors. 51:49 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc13.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=847 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0500 Peter introduces Satellite TV. Tommy explores FLRig with his Icom IC-7100 and Mac computer. Emile makes a cheap APRS Tracker. George visits a transmitter site in the wilderness and more. 1:15:21 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic86.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=841 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0500 All about repeaters. More questions and answers from the Technician class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap. 01:05:54 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc12.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=838 Fri, 1 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0500 The 2015 AmateurLogic Christmas Extravaganza. Peter troubleshoots his Ugly Balun. Tommy shows us a cheap, small, efficient voltage regulator. Emile demonstrates the Cheap Spectrum Analyzer. Mike, VE3MIC joins us to introduce some new ALTV products just in time for the holidays. 1:20:25 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic85.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=833 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy and George discuss ‘Your First Radio’. More questions and answers from the Technician class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap. 01:06:14 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc11.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=823 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0500 George demonstrates Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi. Tommy talks about DHAP RF Commander. Peter builds the Pixie kit and has a few highlights from the DATV QSO Party. Plus the ‘Cheap Old Man’ is back! Emile gives us a shack update and shows how to time sync your computer over the air with WWVB. 1:12:30 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic84.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=816 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0500 In episode 10 we talk about Joseph Henry and discuss inductors. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap. 56:55 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc10.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=813 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0500 ALTV’s 10 Anniversary Special! We relive some of the highlights of the past decade of AmateurLogic. 1:42:04 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic83.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=807 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College episode 9 is now available for download. In episode 9 we discuss the different types of resistors and potentiometers. Deciphering the resistor color code. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. Learn how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap. 1:05:30 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc9.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=798 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 05:00:00 -0500 More fun from the Huntsville Hamfest with the whole crew! Details about the 10th Anniversary Contest. And your viewer emails. 1:08:10 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic82.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=794 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 8 we discuss the radio bands available to hams. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. We also tell you how you can win an Icom T-shirt and cap and about the AmateurLogic.TV 10th Anniversary contest where someone is going to win a nice HF transceiver and accessories. 55:14 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc8.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=787 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 05:00:00 -0500 George and Tommy finally meet Peter in person at Huntsville Hamfest! 1:12:40 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic81.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=779 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 7 we talk about and demonstrate Radio Waves. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. 52:28 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc7.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=773 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 05:00:00 -0500 George, Tommy and Wayne head back to the country for Field Day. We tried a few new things this year that worked out pretty well. Plus your viewer emails and more. 1:16:20 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic80.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=764 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 6 we talk about and demonstrate diodes. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. 1:01:48 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc6.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=759 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy puts the DHAP MiniMega together. Peter visits Adelaide. George builds the Scope Squid Plus your viewer emails and more. 1:11:00 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic79.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=754 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 5 we talk about Current. What it is, who named it, how to and how not to measure it. More questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. 54:34 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc5.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=748 Sun, 31 May 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Join George, Tommy, Ray and a host of special guests at Dayton Hamvention 2015. Shot in front of a live audience at the Icom booth. 1:54:27 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic78.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=744 Tue, 19 May 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 4 we talk about batteries, experiment with lemons, copper, and zinc plus more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. 54:34 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc4.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=738 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:00:00 -0500 George builds the SkyPi-40 QRP transmitter for RaspberryPi and sets a distance record. Tommy installs the new ThumbDV D-Star dongle. Peter creates the VK3PB Sota Box, a Grid Square GPS unit. Plus your viewer emails and more. 1:05:59 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic77.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=732 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 3 we talk about voltage, demonstrate using voltmeters and cover 14 more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool. 59:07 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc3.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=725 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 05:00:00 -0500 A simple shutdown switch avoids trashing your Raspberry Pi’s operating system. SSTV from the ISS with Peter. George visits the Orange Texas Hamfest. Modulation on a Scope, viewer emails and more. 1:08:20 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic76.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=715 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 2 we've got early Radio Receiver History, a Crystal Radio Demonstration, 12 more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool, and more. 1:00:37 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc2.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=709 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Building the Northwest Digital Radio DV3000 D-Star Hot Spot. A new device with new capabilities. Tommy and George’s Radio Shack bargain shopping. Capital City Hamfest Go Kit competition, JLO and Don Wilbanks. Peter installs Cinnamon Linux. 1:15:05 of ALTV Fun http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic75.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=703 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 1 we bring you some news, discuss what an ‘Elmer’ is, talk about early radio history, build a spark gap transmitter, present 10 more questions and answers from the Technical class question pool, and more. Your excuses for not becoming a Ham have just expired. 1:15:46 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hc1.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=696 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy Presents the IRCDDB Remote App to make D-Star easier, Shortwave Radio Shootout with Peter, George shops for Cool Stuff, and Chat Room fun. The first episode of a great 2015. 1:05:28 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic74.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=686 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 05:00:00 -0500 Peter talks about Propagation, Tommy shows us Arne’s IC-7100 with Remote Rig, George presents the CheapoDuino Finale. Plus our exciting holiday present to you, The AmateurLogic Christmas Album Collection with Mike Morneau, VE3MIC. This is an excellent way to end the year. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it. 1:17:26 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic73.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=673 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Ham College is a show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. But us old guys should find it a good review and probably learn some things we missed (or forgot) the first time around. We'll help you study for your Amateur license exam and cover topics to get you up to speed and having fun. If the pilot turns out good and draws enough interest, this show will be coming in 2015. 1:06:30 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/hamcollege_pilot.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=667 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy makes a TNC Pi APRS Igate. George talks about RF Wattmeters. Peter’s introduction to Python programming. 1:17:26 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic72.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=661 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 05:00:00 -0500 George visits with friends at Pacificon 2014. You’ll enjoy these interesting topics and interviews. 1:14:06 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/Pacificon2014.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=658 Sun, 2 Nov 2014 05:00:00 -0500 It’s ALTV’s 9th Anniversary. We give away the IC-7100 complete mobile outfit. Tommy talks about Dynamic DNS and when to use it. Peter prepares for his balloon flight. George presents his CheapoDuino scaled down Arduino Uno clone. Plus what we’ve been up to… http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic71.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=650 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 05:00:00 -0500 George visits with the Crew at Icom America for a fascinating tour of their new facilities. Up close interviews with different departments. Find out how they do what they do. 1:15:03 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/IcomVisit.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=639 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Episode 70 is On-The-Air ... AmateurLogic.TV Episode 70 is now available for download. George builds a remote control antenna disconnect switch with an Arduino and a Servo. Tommy experiments with the MFJ Ultrasonic Noise Locator. Peter participates in the 2014 DATV QSO Party. Details on our 9th Anniversary Sweepstakes giveaway of the Ultimate Mobile Station. Upcoming personal appearance, events and more… 1:20:13 of ALTV Enjoyment. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic70.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=633 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:00:00 -0500 George and Wayne make their yearly pilgrimage to the Huntsville Hamfest. We visited with some old friends to find out what they’ve been up to and got some great stories you’ll enjoy. 1:11:47 Southern Amateur Fun http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/Huntsville2014.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=628 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:00:00 -0500 In this episode Peter demonstrates a new microcontrolled component test. George talks all about Dummy Loads. Tommy shows us the new DV Mega Raspberry Pi D-Star Hotspot. And a visit to the K7LWH D-Star Repeater site in Bellevue Washington. We also announce our 9th Anniversary Sweepstakes where some ham is going to win the Ultimate Mobile Station. 1:20:46 of premium Ham Radio content. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic69.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=624 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 05:00:00 -0500 It’s been three years since the ALTV team did Field Day in the wood. We disturb the peace and quiet of Shrock, MS this episode for another Field Day adventure. Listen to the roar of generators and crickets. Learn a little about the history of the site. Take a look at the location, tent and our choice of antennas. Check Wayne’s coax cables with the Megger(we were surprised what we found). Peter joins us to chat about Field Day and a report on his KN-Q7A transceiver kit. Witness the great Quadcopter mishap, plus much more. 1:35:04 of good outdoor Ham fun. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic68.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=610 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Join George and Tommy as they visit the Mother of all Hamfests, Dayton Hamvention. We met many old and new friends. Plus lots of information on all the new digital products on the horizon. 1:27:56 in the magical world of Hamvention. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic67.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=599 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:00:00 -0500 George shows us chemicals you need for your workbench. Peter talks about DATV-Express, digital amateur television. Tommy repairs an Arduino and makes an IP address IDer for his Raspberry Pi D-Star HotSpot. Plus a lot more. 1:04:43 Good times. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic66.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=589 Sun, 11 May 2014 05:00:00 -0500 On March 29, 2014 Tommy and George visited the annual GigaParts’ Ham Radio Day. Come along for the trip and see interviews you won’t find anywhere else. Ray Novak from Icom America, Phil Parton from Kenwood, Dennis Motschenbacker from Yeasu, Emmett Hohensee from Radiowavz, Richard Stubbs from MFJ, George Howard from GigaParts, Charlie Emerson from Huntsville Hamfest, and Tom Medlin from W5KUB. 53:06 of Huntsville fun. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/GigaPartsDay2014.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=577 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Special guest Randy Hall, K7AGE joins us for a chat and good times. Tommy sets up his solar powered portable rig, George talks about DX Clusters, and Peter builds a metal detector. Plus the boys from Mississippi exact some revenge for the Vegemite incident with Grits. Did it work? 1:26:54 Ham Radio fun and a little nonsense. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic65.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=567 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Peter sends Tommy and George some Australian treats. See how they react to Vegemite. George has an introduction into cheaply receiving and decoding digital signals. Peter brings us the Making of AmateurLogic Downunder. Tommy builds an Arduino Heads-Up display for use with rigs that have Cat ports and more. 1:16:45 recorded live before an Internet audience. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic64.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=558 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy and George visit the Jackson Amateur Radio Club’s 2014 Capital City Hamfest and bring back some unique stories. A special appearance by the guys from Ham Dynasty. Peter talks All About Radio. Tommy shows us simple tips to Secure Your Pi. And George brings us some Soldering Tip Tips. 1:04:52 of ALTV with the usual suspects. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic63.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=542 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:00:00 -0500 George gets the Raspberry Pi Echolink node on-the-air. Solving the GPIO problem, building a relay interface for the Pi, and using a Circuit Writer pen to create a PC board. Tommy reviews the new DHAP. A Hardened case, computer, power supply and more for your D-Star DVAP access point. Peter does some time lapse photography with the Raspberry Pi camera module. Plus the usual tech talk and witty banter you can always count on. 1:05:06 of AmateurLogic to start the new year right. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic62.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=534 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:00:00 -0500 It’s the AmateurLogic Christmas Spectacular. Join the crew and special guest for a festive holiday event. Peter hacks his Degen SW Receiver. Tommy puts the Arduino on TV. George trudges on in his effort to use the Raspberry Pi as an Echolink node. And a hilarious look at the 2013 ALTV Holiday Gift Guide. A 1:13:08 AmateurLogic celebration of the season and other good stuff. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic61.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=527 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 -0500 George looks at FreeDV, Digital Voice for HF. Peter operates JT65 for weak-signal communications. Tommy builds a Raspberry Pi file server. And a Major Award, the ALTV 8th Anniversary Giveaway… We give away the ultimate mobile setup from Icom, GigaParts, Diamond and MFJ to one very lucky viewer. 1:13 of AmateurLogic Goodness http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic60.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=518 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Our 8th Anniversary Extravaganza. You don’t want to miss a minute of this action packed episode! Peter declares war, Tommy reviews the Icom ID-51A, George shows how and why to use a Megger, we model the new AmateurLogic T-shirts, a Google + Hangout with show friends, info on the 8th Anniversary Giveaway, and more. 1:12:24 of AmateurLogic Celebration http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic59.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=513 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/ic-7xxxspecial.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=499 Wed, 4 Sep 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Peter experiments with APRS. George repairs a Kenwood TS-2000 with a very noisy receiver. Tommy cooks up some DVAP Pi (a portable DVAP Hot Spot). Plus viewer mail, comments and talk of another contest featuring the new Icom IC-7100. 1:09:59 with something for everyone. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic57.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=486 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy and George visit the National Voice of America Museum for a first class tour. Learn about the history of VOA, why and how it got started. What type of antenna switching was required for a world class shortwave station. Transmitter, tubes, audio routing, network feeds and much more. 45:08 Worldwide shortwave adventure. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/VOA.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=468 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 05:00:00 -0500 George visits the NASA Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club and Clear Lake Texas ARC for field day. Tommy drops by the JARC. Peter searches for comets. And Tommy shows us how to set up a DVAP for D-Star. Viewer mail, comments, a little comedy, and a special show announcement. 1:02:44 Out of this world adventure. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic56.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=453 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Join Tommy and George as they relive their Excellent Adventure to Dayton Hamvention 2013. See what goodies we brought home, George’s award, visit with Midnight Science, Joe Eisenberg K0NEB, Bob Heil K9EID, Ray Novak N9JA, and more. We also announce the very lucky winner of the Field Day Giveaway contest who’s receiving the Icom IC-7200 plus a custom shop paint job and accessories from GigaParts, MFJ, and Heil Sound. 1:12:02 of Hamvention fun. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic55.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=439 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 -0500 We explore three different Remote Control options to control a station from anywhere in the world. George and Tommy prepare for Dayton Hamvention. And some really funny stuff… 1:10:00 of interesting and entertaining ALTV. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic54.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=433 Sun, 12 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 George answers the question ‘Can you work PSK31 on the Raspberry Pi’. We bring you a behind the scenes view of ‘The Making of AmateurLogic.TV’. Peter visits the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex and gets a special tour just for our viewers. Plus we announce our exciting Field Day Giveaway Contest with great gear from Icom, GigaParts, MFJ and Heil Sound. More details at amateurlogic.tv/contest. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic53.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=412 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 George visited GigaParts in Huntsville Alabama for Ham Radio Day on March 16th. We take a look at the store and visit with some of the manufacturers reps to find out what’s new. It was a great event at a great ‘Candy Store’. 38:45 of extra ALTV fun! http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic52.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=406 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Tommy simplifies D-Star Callsign Routing. Peter visits the Wyong Field Day (Hamfest). Emile has some cheap analog and digital SSTV solutions. And George builds the Arduinolator (Arduino Square Wave Oscillator) and shows just how easy and fun it can be to experiment with microcontrollers. 1:00:54 of ALTV fun! http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic51.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=398 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Peter builds the NS-40 40-Meter QRP Transmitter Kit. George and Tommy visit friends and find new toys at the 2013 Capital City Hamfest. Emile talks about Ham Radio Deluxe and Automating routine tasks. We run into someone you may remember and much more. 1:09:00 of the usual suspects. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic50.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=386 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0500 George builds a highly efficient 7-40 volt Raspberry Pi power regulator. Tommy constructs a Tape Measure Yagi antenna. Peter’s UG-802 Android Dongle. Emile’s Baofeng UV-5RC. Icom’s new IC-7100, ID-51A radios, and more. 1:02:50 of AmateurLogic entertainment. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic49.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=369 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0500 George shows us how to setup an HF Radio Station. Tommy builds a Foxhunt beacon with the Arduino. Peter has a Raspberry Pi present for you. Emile talks about hi tech cheap stuff. We give away the Complete HF Station featuring great gear from Icom, MFJ, Wireman & Heil Sound. Santa Tracking, The end of the world and more… 59:51 of holiday entertainment. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic48.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=336 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0500 George visits the MFJ Metal Show for some heavy metal fun. Tommy introduces us to the Arduino microcontroller. Peter builds a 1/4 wave garage mounted vertical. Emile talks about calibrating his HF rig with WWV. And of course the usual fun and entertainment. This is the last show before we give away the Complete HF Radio Station featuring an Icom IC-7200 and all the necessary accessories. Get your entry in now. 01:03:15 of AmateurLogic entertainment. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic47.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=322 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 AmateurLogic.TV is celebrating our 7th Anniversary. Because we couldn’t fit it into one hour, join us for part 2 of the highlights and the backstory on some of our favorite scenes. To our loyal viewers, here is a chance to win a FREE complete HF Amateur Radio Station. Watch the show for complete details. If you laughed during part 1, you will bust a gut on this one… 01:00:03 of AmateurLogic history. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic46.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=314 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0500 AmateurLogic.TV is celebrating our 7th Anniversary. Join us for highlights and the backstory on some of our favorite scenes. We found you can’t fit 7 years into a 1 hour show, so this is part 1. Part 2 is later this month. To our loyal viewers, here is a chance to win a FREE complete HF Amateur Radio Station. Watch the show for complete details. 50:01 of AmateurLogic history. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic45.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=299 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0500 It’s the end of season 7 and we still have unseen video, so here’s a bonus episode. George and Wayne’s Excellent Adventure to the 2012 Huntsville Hamfest. Get the backstory on this very successful Hamfest. Interviews you won’t see elsewhere. Peter shows us the popular new $20 TV Dongle SDR project. Special announcement on the upcoming AmateurLogic.TV Complete HF Station Giveaway! 01:01:37 of AmateurLogic fun you don’t want to miss. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic44.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=287 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Jim is back at it with the torch constructing an 80 Meter Loop. George creates a Homemade Raspberry Pi Tower Case. Tommy reviews the Icom IC-2820 full featured D-Star mobile rig and much more… 01:05:50 of AmateurLogic fun http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic43.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=272 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0500 DVAP and 10 Minute Raspberry Pi Recipe. Tommy demos the D-Star DVAP, George’s Raspberry Pi setup instructions, Peter and the XMBC Remote, and Emile from the Cheap Old Man Minute. 59:01 of AmateurLogic fun http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic42.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=263 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0500 George and Tommy visit Dayton Hamvention 2012 and cover a couple of events you might not normally see, The Icom Dealer Dinner and Top Band Dinner. Special guests: Bob Heil, K9EID(Heil Sound) – Gordon West, WB6NOA(GordonWestRadioSchool.com) – Ray Novak, N9JA(Icom) – Tim Duffy, K3LR(Contest University) – Tom Medlin, W5KUB(W5KUB.com) – John Davis, WB4QDX(GA D-Star Group) – Jim Wilson, K5ND(Boy Scouts of America) – Julian Frost, N3JF(Ham Nation) – Robin Cutshaw, AA4RC(DV Dongle/DVAP) – Martin Jue, K5FLU(MFJ Enterprises) and more. 01:09 of George and Tommy’s Excellent Adventure in Dayton. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic41.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=259 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0500 George and Tommy visit Dayton Hamvention 2012 and cover a couple of events you might not normally see, The Icom Dealer Dinner and Top Band Dinner. Special guests: Bob Heil, K9EID(Heil Sound) – Gordon West, WB6NOA(GordonWestRadioSchool.com) – Ray Novak, N9JA(Icom) – Tim Duffy, K3LR(Contest University) – Tom Medlin, W5KUB(W5KUB.com) – John Davis, WB4QDX(GA D-Star Group) – Jim Wilson, K5ND(Boy Scouts of America) – Julian Frost, N3JF(Ham Nation) – Robin Cutshaw, AA4RC(DV Dongle/DVAP) – Martin Jue, K5FLU(MFJ Enterprises) and more. 01:09 of George and Tommy’s Excellent Adventure in Dayton. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic40.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=247 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Recorded live at National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show 2012 in Las Vegas. Join co-hosts George Thomas, W5JDX and Randy Hall, K7AGE for a Vegas Vacation at NAB 2012. Ham Radio Operator’s Reception, ARRL Booth Visit, Julian Frost, N3JF Interview, AES Las Vegas Store Tour and much more. 51:22 of George and Randy’s Excellent Adventure in Las Vegas. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic39.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=228 Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Getting started with D-Star. Echolink troubleshooting. Pre-processing audio. Solving RFI with the Ugly Balun. Viewer email, announcements, and contest winner. 1:04 of Amateur Radio Entertainment from your friends at www.amateurlogic.tv . Please take the AmateurLogic.TV Viewer Survey. Your answers are confidential, only take a couple minutes, and will help us understand our audience better to produce the content you really want to see. http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic38.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=220 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0500 It’s time for the Olde Town Middle School Annual Balloon Launch. The balloon had a payload of many science experiments and radio equipment. VHF Voice Beacon and APRS, HF 20 Meter CW, RTTY, and Domino digital modes. Learn more about the firsts that this club has already produced, with plans to break their records this year. Launch the balloon and track it to an unplanned destination. Plus they recover all of the gear and Near Space pictures. We’ve got some special AmateurLogic.TV announcements too that you won’t want to miss, plus a contest to win a Constructing HF Wire Antennas book that will make some Ham very happy. Contest email address is contest@amateurlogic.tv We featured two J-Pole antennas in the show: J-Pole Drawing And discussed the importance of the DX Code of Conduct: DX Code of Conduct Please take the AmateurLogic.TV Viewer Survey. Your answers are confidential, only take a couple minutes, and will help us understand our audience better to produce the content you really want to see. 50:00 of high altitude fun http://www.amateurlogic.tv/transmitter/video/amlogic37.mp3 http://www.amateurlogic.tv/blog/?p=190 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0500