3 chapters across the catalog
Ham Radio Projects, Aloha Oregon, and Anime Costumes
A donor from Aloha, Oregon, clarifies the local pronunciation of the town name and shares details of a new HF radio project. The segment includes a discussion of "anime" culture and a special "ham donation" of $88.88. One host describes a wireless, low-power radio project designed for easy global communication.
Ham Radio, Digital Transceivers and Bakelite Insulation
A host discusses prototyping a new digital mode SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver for the ham radio market. The conversation shifts to the properties of Bakelite, an early plastic used for its excellent electrical and heat insulation. They explore the history of Bakelite in vintage electronics and its unique physical characteristics, such as its tendency to shatter when struck.
Adam Curry discusses his new ham radio "rig" and a USB toothbrush sent by Sir Birch. The hosts exchange banter about radio licenses and medical procedures, offering "karma" to a listener's father undergoing an angiogram. They also wish a happy 9th birthday to Nathan Vanderhorst, son of Black Knight Sir George Vanderhorst.
