Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

In this episode, George KJ6VU, talks about his project to design a Radio Over IP device that can be used to link repeater systems over the internett.  All of the HRWB crew talk about their personal ham radio projects in more detail.

In this episode we meet up with Sebastian Delmont, KI2D, the author of the very popular logging application Ham2K, also known as PoLo for Portable Logger.  Sebastian has been working on the next generation of Ham2K that will support desktop OS platforms as well as phones and tablets.  The goal is to run on Windows, Mac, Linux, IOS and Android.  Sebastian gives us an update on the development process and the future direction.

In this episode, we meet the guys from CSN Technologies, the makers of the S.A.T., the Satellite Antenna Tracker.  This amazing device connects to your radio and alt/az antenna rotor and will automatically track the satellite as it zips across the sky without the need for a computer.  Mike, Keith and Frank are not only smart and knowledgable hams but also a blast to hang out with.  This is a good introduction to the topic of satellite tracking and how their product works.  We also dip into some other cool products they make including the iGateMini, a self-contained APRS device.

In this episode we meet Jason McCormick, N8EI, one of the main developers of the AllStarLink system.  AllStar is a radio-over-IP system that allows repeaters and individuals to connect over the internet.  Jason is one of the core team of 10 develoers who volunteer their time and expertise to craft a fantastic technology that we all can use and enjoy.  AllStar software and the AllStarLink network of linked repeaters allow users to connect all over the world.  Built on the open source Asterisk PBX platform, AllStar has grown into a very capable software tool.

Iin this episode we meet Dave Gilbert, AB7E, the developer of software for diversity reception.  Dave's innovative software helps the listener pull out individual signals from the noise and clutter of busy ham radio bands.  Dave makes his software available for free for anyone to use.  We talk with Dave about the basics of diversity reception and how he went about developing his software.