AmateurLogic.TV (Video)
By tommy@amateurlogic.tv
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Podcast Description
Your source for practical amateur radio and technology hacks, mods, and tips.
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| 1 | VideoAmateurLogic.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… | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 35 | It’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… | 12/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoAmateurLogic.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 | 11/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoAmateurLogic.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 Melborne’s DATV QSO Party that was broadcast live worldwide. It’s 00:59:17 of AmateurLogic entertainment. Now in HD where available! | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. It’s 1:03:31 of AmateurLogic excitement. | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 31 | Field Day In The Wilderness. Welcome to the first AmateurLogic.TV Field Day Extravaganza. We’ve shown you what Field Day is before by visiting the Jackson Amateur Radio Club’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 didn’t. You’re bound to enjoy this AmateurLogic take on Field Day. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. | 2/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. | 5/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. It’s 56:00 of Amateur Radio entertainment you don’t want to miss. | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 25 | Peter’s Excellent Space Adventure – 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 | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoAmateurLogic.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 it’s Winter for Peter in Australia with a very interesting demonstration of early Mechanical Television. Plus viewer email and lots of fun. 52:13 | 7/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. | 2/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 22 | Episode 22 features part two of a tour of the Australian Army’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. | 10/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 21 | Episode 21 features part one of a tour of the very interesting Australian Army’s Signals Museum. Tommy gives us a quick look at editing video. George introduces the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyzer and some of it’s capabilities. And Peter attends the Wireless Institute of Australia’s annual general meeting in Broken Hill where he also visits the “School of the Air”, the “Flying Doctors” and more. It’s 1 hour and 10 minutes of Ham Radio entertainment. | 6/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoAmateurLogic.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 ‘Numbers Stations’ on short wave. Plus an update on what your hosts have been up to lately, viewer email and timely topics. It’s 41:42 of Ham Radio Fun. | 4/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoAmateurLogic.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 we’ve got coverage of the Introduction to Ham Radio, Antenna Theory and QRP Kit Building forums. It’s 44:49 of Hamfest fun. | 2/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 18 | Ameritron builds the most popular RF linear amplifiers on the market today. Come with us behind the scenes to see what’s inside them and how they are built. It’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. | 12/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoAmateurLogic.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 don’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. It’s 57:43 of Ham radio fun just in time for Thanksgiving. | 11/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 16 | It’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. It’s 55:20 of AmateurLogic you don’t want to miss. | 10/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. It’s the leading amateur radio software that we use regularly. You’ll see it does a lot more than just control your ham rig. And Peter is back with a mountain top review of the Degen DE-1103 shortwave receiver. Although it’s quite interesting to operate, you’ll agree it’s a real value for the money. It’s 44:30 of amateur radio related entertainment we know you’ll enjoy. | 9/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 14 | It’s the Field Day Special! Join us as we visit with the Jackson Amateur Radio Club and learn all about Field Day. Plus we’ve got two unique AmateurLogic spins on Field Day… Jim’s poolside station set up is educational and entertaining. George’s station uses a unique power generator many own, but don’t think of. Peter visits the WIA (Wireless Institute of Australia) to discuss the new Foundation class license that’s adding significant numbers to the hobby downunder. It’s 59:31 of prime AmateurLogic laughs, information and entertainment you don’t want to miss. | 7/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoAmateurLogic.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. | 6/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 12 | Jim discusses two Network Tools that everyone already has. George digs into the junk box and comes up with a 9-volt battery clip tip. Tommy talks about using the Burn and Dodge tools to get better detail out of your photos. This months spotlight is on the Basic Stamp Microcontroller. We tell you what it is, and show you how to use it with a simple project. Plus your viewer mail and other interesting bits. Its 55 minutes of Geek entertainment thats sure to get the electrons flowing! | 1/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 11 | Tommy brings us some Cold Weather Photo Tips. Jim shows us a unique method for salvaging electronic components from PC boards. And George demonstrates the electric Dixie Cups and String. A quick and dirty intercom you can build from household items. Plus we cover some viewer mail in this episode. The show runs about 42 minutes. | 12/9/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 10 | The Active Cantenna is Back! But this time we added a Direct TV Satellite Dish to see what wifi improvements if any it makes. Tommy brings us some cool night time photography tricks (or treats). Jim finishes the Pudding Cup Capacitor in this episode. And George found a neat Free PDF creation tool you just may want. The show runs about 43 minutes. | 10/31/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 9 | The guys are back with more tech and entertainment for the all purpose geek. Jim talks about the OSI and Packet Sniffing with Ethereal. George teaches us how to solder like a pro. And Tommys Camera Raw Files demonstrates some neat tricks you can do. The show runs about 48 minutes. | 10/6/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 8 | Its been a great summer and now were back to kick off season 2. In this episode Tommy brings us another great photo tip. This ones about using your cameras RAW mode. Jim shows us part one of his recent capacitor building adventure. And George demonstrates the weird ways that some devices receive their electrical power. The show runs about 54 minutes. | 9/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 7 | Its been a busy couple of months for us all. But as promised, heres episode 7. George introduces us to a voice over IP technology for amateur radio named EchoLink. Jims back with another Network Tools segment on NMAP. Plus weve got a little footage from the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas. This show is the season wrap-up episode as well. Were taking off for the summer and hope to see you all again this fall… The show runs about 36 minutes. | 5/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 6 | Were back with the first episode from our new set. This month Jim runs a few benchmarks to determine if the Apple MacIntel is ready for prime time. IPTV show producers get ready George hacks the Radio Shack Lavalier Microphone (#33-3013) to add phantom power and better performance. Exposure is one of the most misunderstood areas of photograph. Tommys back with another Photo Tip that you wont want to miss. Plus we answer your viewer mail and tech questions. The show runs about 34 minutes. | 3/31/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 5 | If youve ever wondered what a Hamfest is, then this episode is for you. We visit Jackson Amateur Radio Clubs 2006 Capital City Hamfest. Weve got an ARRL net being called, highlights from the Skywarn Forum, ARRL Katrina Review, an amateur radio Satellite Demonstration and lots more. Plus Tommys back with another PhotoTip and Jim introduces a new segment on Network Tools. For those interested in learning more, there are also full length versions of the forums available on the downloads page as well. To learn more about Amateur Radio please visit www.arrl.org We hope you enjoy AmateurLogic.TV Episode 5. Well be back again next month with a regular show. The show runs about 39 minutes. | 2/28/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 4 | Were back with the Active Cantenna to finally do some range testing. Thanks to Amateur Radio and a couple of video cameras, we put you right in the action. Ride Shotgun with Jim as we test WiFis advertised 300' range. We were pleasantly surprised . There are more great web sites under review in Website Roundup. Tommy performs a little Digital Photography Magic by producing a 10 Mega Pixel image from a 6 Mega Pixel camera! PLUS, theres a surprise visit from some other popular IPTV Show hosts. The show runs about 39 minutes. | 1/23/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 3 | No interviews this time We build a high performance Active Cantenna from parts that you should be able to find locally. The big advantage is that you can have a very long cable to the cantenna without any signal loss, which is not possible on other designs. The construction is shown in enough detail that one could follow along and build their own. Jim is back with another Website Roundup segment. And Tommy introduces Photo Tips. This episodes topic is White Balance. The show runs about 46 minutes. | 12/20/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 2 | We visit Inner City Broadcastings Radio Studios in Jackson and speak with Roger Lamb, Director of Technical Operations. Plus we introduce two new segments to the show: Jim hosts Website Roundup, where we discuss interesting sites. From The Bench with George hacks a Firewire cable to determine the correct wiring diagram for DV. The entire show runs 57 minutes and change. | 11/17/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoAmateurLogic.TV Episode 1 | We visit a commercial WiFi Site and look inside to see what makes it work. Plus, theres a short segment on Emergency Power. | 10/12/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 36 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Awesome amateur radio and technology show
Awesome video podcast for amateur radio and technology related news!!! A must watch podcast for Hams and others interested in video/photography and radio/electronics hobby.
Keep up the good work! John kd5inm
AmateurLogic
Love this podcast! Lots of ham radio content and production value that gets better with each episode. Always looking forward to the next show. Great job guys!
