Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

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 contacts across the globe to navigating hamfests and setting up stations while traveling, you’ll hear firsthand what makes this side of the hobby so exciting.Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the channel:* Buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

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 radio, portable operations like SOTA (Summits On The Air), and experimental electronics. From modified QRP rigs and custom vacuum-tube transmitters to clever antenna transformers and portable stations, this is a look at some of his work.Learn more about Dan’s projects on his website: https://www.ai6xg.com/Dan's Four Days in May Presentation: https://youtu.be/xd09y6QnFxc?si=wm9gbwUYFLoGpMT1Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the channel:* Buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

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 scratch-build projects** that we’ll be working on together over the coming episodes. If you enjoy building your own ham radio gear, experimenting with electronics, and learning by doing, we invite you to build along with us.*New Group Build - Signal Generator: https://tinyurl.com/y3pfaz2j*SolderSmke Podcast Discord Invite (Expires 12Mar26): https://discord.gg/dvb2fY7XCharlie's Workbench Mentions*Ozarkon 2026 Wacky Key: http://www.ozarkcon.com/wackyKey/index.php*Quansheng Morse Code Mod: https://youtu.be/zi35aTjEppQ?si=wJqzy5XxFdxoCvbK*Ham Radio Duo Tools: https://hamradioduo.com/tools/*VE2ZDX Searchable YouTube QSOs: https://ve2zdx.com/toolkit/youtube/videos/ALL?callsign=NJ7V*Adams Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio*Adam's Store: https://k6ark.com/Tobias's Tools:*Knipex 15 11 120 enamel wire strippers (digikey 2172-1511120-ND)*Knipex 1/64" blades for the above (digikey 2172-1519005-ND)*Tsunoda KBN-150 flush cut with grip for tightening cable ties (https://tinyurl.com/4uhcjf6x)*LC Meter https://tinyurl.com/mvyxe9z7Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the channel:* Buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA #HomebrewRadio #AmateurRadio #HamRadioProjects #ElectronicsWorkbench

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 Tin II began as a simple, clever transceiver built into a literal tuna can. Over the years, the design was adopted by multiple ham radio clubs, evolving into a variety of kits as different organizations took on production and sales.Rextells how the design changed hands, how the kits evolved, and how the Tuna Tin II ultimately ended up under his stewardship. He also tells the story of taking the original Tuna Tin II on the road—touring ham radio events and sharing its history with fellow operators.Rex's QRPme website: https://www.qrpme.com/Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.GQRP Club: https://www.gqrp.com/Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the channel:* Buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

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 hams alike, this video shows how Vince blends teaching, tinkering, and innovation to make amateur radio exciting and accessible.Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.GQRP Club: https://www.gqrp.com/Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the channel:* Buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA