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AmateurLogic.TV

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A monthly podcast covering Ham Radio equipment, events and personalities.
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Episodes

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 42

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...

Aug 15, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 41

Live From The Man Cave (George's new studio). Field Day 2012 with the Jackson Amateur Radio Club, New Studio Tour, N4PY Software review, Raspberry Pi Media Player and more. 01:03 of fun from the new studio....

Jul 21, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 40

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 ...

Jun 14, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 39

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....

May 14, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 38

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....

Apr 13, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 37

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 to...

Mar 15, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 36

We visit the Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS and talk with Tom Samacicio KB4HQA of HQARadio.com, Don Wilbanks AE5DW of Amateur Radio Newsline, and Ward Silver N0AX of the ARRL. Peter drops in on the Melborne Mini Maker Faire for some fun. 1:02:29 of Hamfest Fun...

Feb 06, 2012

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 35

ItC-s the Merry Christmas and Happy New Year show. Tommy discusses installing Linux on an old PC. George shows us the Icom IC-718 and IC-7200 rigs, plus RS-BA1 remote control software. Peter builds another canntenna with increased gain. Jim tells us what he wants for Christmas. [EDITORS NOTE: This video states incorrectly that DSP Noise Reduction is optional on the IC-718. DSP IS included in the IC-718 at no additional cost.] 1:02:17 of Holiday Cheer and fun stuff...

Dec 24, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 34

Peter builds a one tube regenerative receiver. Tommy talks about starter radios and gear. Jim plays with stepper motors. George interviews Gordon West, WB6NOA. And Gary Pearce, KN4AQ tours the National Electronics Museum. 1:05:33

Nov 18, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 33

One Jam Packed Show In this episode George visits the Twit.TV studios (home of Ham Nation) in Petaluma, CA and also interviews Randy Hall, K7AGE. Tommy visits Huntsville Hamfest 2011 and shows us some exciting new ham gadgets. Jim builds an Audio Isolation Interface for his HF rig. And Peters got footage from Amateur Radio MelborneC-s DATV QSO Party that was broadcast live worldwide. ItC-s 00:59:17 of AmateurLogic entertainment. Now in HD where available!...

Sep 23, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 32

Titans In Space. We visit the Olde Town Middle School near space balloon launch and track it from the shack using several analog and digital modes. Peter finds use for his chinese tablet as a teleprompter. And your viewer email and comments. ItC-s 1:03:31 of AmateurLogic excitement....

Aug 10, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 31

Field Day In The Wilderness. Welcome to the first AmateurLogic.TV Field Day Extravaganza. WeC-ve shown you what Field Day is before by visiting the Jackson Amateur Radio ClubC-s events. This year we decided to go it alone. The crew (along with a few friends) set off for the woods to get completely off the grid. Jim also wanted to do some astronomy photography and this location offered lower light pollution. Join us as we setup, operate, and campout to learn what worked and what didnC-t. YouC-re ...

Jun 29, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 30

We visit the 2011 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS. We talked with old and new friends and got a look at the new Omega-Tec low profile antennas. Plus your viewer email and facebook post. 31.57 of Hamfest fun.

Feb 22, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 29

In this long awaited episode we show you how to add an IF Output to the Kenwood TS-2000 for use with a SDR. Peter demonstrates his Puxing 777 Handi Talkie. And Tommy shows us some Online Receivers. Plus your viewer email and facebook post. 45:58 of Ham Radio fun....

Jan 26, 2011

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 28

In this episode Tommy demonstrates the great EchoLink for iPhone application. Peter shows us his shortwave QSL collection. Our guest Charlie, KY5U teaches us about Streaming Video and CamRadio.Net. And George talks about I.F. (Intermediate Frequency) in radio receivers and how it can relate to Software Defined Radio use. Plus plenty of viewer email and Facebook comments. Its 56:30 of very informative amateur radio content....

May 19, 2010

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 27

Sit back and enjoy the Hamfest as we visit with new and old friends. Its a review the 2010 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS and the CCARC Wyong Field Day (an Australian hamfest). Both of these are large events that continue to grow each year. There were huge amplifiers, new gear, old gear and lots of fun for all. We also learn about the CamRadio Network, a new Dick Tracy device and much more. And if thats not enough, Jim is back in this episode. ItC-s 56:00 of Amateur Radio entertainment you ...

Feb 22, 2010

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 26

Kenwood TS-2000 as an SDR - In this first episode of the year, George shows us how to use the Kenwood TS-2000 as a Software Defined Radio with Winrad. Peter experiments with the WSPR Weak Signal mode. And Tommy teaches us how to easily create Time Lapse Videos. Plus plenty of viewer email. Its 44:04 of AmateurLogic fun.

Feb 02, 2010

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 25

PeterC-s Excellent Space Adventure C1 Peter accepts a challenge from the UK, builds a packet station, and contacts the ISS. Tommy explores EchoMac, EchoLink for the Macintosh. George shows a better way to install PL-259 connectors and then tests the cable for faults and length with the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer. And as always, your viewer email and holiday greetings. 58:16

Dec 13, 2009

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 24

Spend the day with Jackson Amateur Radio Club and see how they approached Field Day 2009 in the heat of Summer. Meanwhile itC-s Winter for Peter in Australia with a very interesting demonstration of early Mechanical Television. Plus viewer email and lots of fun. 52:13

Jul 01, 2009

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 23

Back from a long summer vacation, George and Tommy visit the Capitol City Hamfest and run into an old friend. Peter shows us how to create a warm spot. Plus plenty of Amateur Radio news and Viewer email. 48:54 of AmateurLogic goodness.

Feb 11, 2009

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 22

Episode 22 features part two of a tour of the Australian ArmyC-s Signals Museum. Vintage communications equipment from WW1 - the Vietnam era. Plus the answer to the question posed in part one concerning to use of the odd cw device with two keys. 17 minutes of old radios and war stories.

Oct 04, 2008

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 21

Episode 21 features part one of a tour of the very interesting Australian ArmyC-s Signals Museum. Tommy gives us a quick look at editing video. George introduces the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer and some of itC-s capabilities. And Peter attends the Wireless Institute of AustraliaC-s annual general meeting in Broken Hill where he also visits the C,School of the AirC., the C,Flying DoctorsC. and more. ItC-s 1 hour and 10 minutes of Ham Radio entertainment.

Jun 29, 2008

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 20

George, Tommy, and Peter are back with the long awaited episode 20. Tour the Hy-Gain Factory and see how antennas and rotors are built. Peter tells us all about those mysterious C+Numbers StationsC- on short wave. Plus an update on what your hosts have been up to lately, viewer email and timely topics. ItC-s 41:42 of Ham Radio Fun.

Apr 30, 2008

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 19

George and Tommy attend one of the best hamfests in the South. The 2008 Capital City Hamfest in Jackson, MS. Join us as we visit with familiar faces, explore boat anchors, buy gear and more. Plus weC-ve got coverage of the Introduction to Ham Radio, Antenna Theory and QRP Kit Building forums. ItC-s 44:49 of Hamfest fun.

Feb 10, 2008

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 18

Ameritron builds the most popular RF linear amplifiers on the market today. Come with us behind the scenes to see whatC-s inside them and how they are built. ItC-s the Ameritron Amplifier factory tour, where you will learn all about these tube type and solid state amplifiers. We hope you enjoy this 28:30 of Ham radio fun for your Christmas holiday viewing.

Dec 16, 2007

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 17

Ever wonder how your electronic equipment is built. Join us this month for a factory tour of MFJ Enterprises with Richard Stubbs. Very interesting You donC-t want to miss it! Peter unvails his Amateur Television station and demonstrates ATV in Melbourne. And Tommy shows us a new web site that makes finding repeaters a breeze. Google maps display the locations for easy viewing. ItC-s 57:43 of Ham radio fun just in time for Thanksgiving.

Nov 20, 2007

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 16

ItC-s another fun packed episode. George has a very interesting interview with Martin F. Jue, President and founder of MFJ Enterprises. Peter demonstrates his WokTenna from the mountain tops downunder. Tommy talks about the automatic tuning Yaesu ATAS-120 mobile antenna. Jim has another Network Tools segment featuring the powerful Netstat. And George demonstrates the Softrock Software Defined Radio using the M0KGK SDR decoder software. ItC-s 55:20 of AmateurLogic you donC-t want to miss....

Oct 12, 2007

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 15

In this episode, its back to the bench to build the Softrock Software Defined Radio. Some research is in order as many of the parts are surface mount components. Watch how George did it and some of the pitfalls involved. Jim introduces us to the International Beacon Project. Learn how you can take advantage of this very useful tool for DXers. Tommy demonstrates and explains all about the amazing Ham Radio Deluxe. ItC-s the leading amateur radio software that we use regularly. YouC-ll see it does...

Sep 03, 2007

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 14

ItC-s the Field Day Special! Join us as we visit with the Jackson Amateur Radio Club and learn all about Field Day. Plus weC-ve got two unique AmateurLogic spins on Field Day JimC-s poolside station set up is educational and entertaining. GeorgeC-s station uses a unique power generator many own, but donC-t think of. Peter visits the WIA (Wireless Institute of Australia) to discuss the new Foundation class license thatC-s adding significant numbers to the hobby downunder. ItC-s 59:31 of prime Ama...

Jul 21, 2007

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 13

At last, the long awaited Episode 13! New gear, old junk, and interesting characters Tommy and Jim visit the worlds largest amateur radio gathering and bring us back some great footage from the 2007 Dayton Hamvention. In this episode we also introduce Peter from downunder, with hamfest coverage from the Moorabbin and District Radio Club Hamfest in Melbourne, Australia. And our friend Foxx from the BSOD show stops by with a money saving tip on building your own Homebrew Crimpers.

Jun 07, 2007
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