Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, discusses his experience with antenna system "downsizing."

Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, discusses his experience with antenna system "downsizing."

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 64

The Carrington Event of 1859 ranks among the most intense solar eruptions in recorded history. As we approach the peak of the current Solar Cycle, which is estimated to occur in 2026, could it happen again?

The Carrington Event of 1859 ranks among the most intense solar eruptions in recorded history. As we approach the peak of the current Solar Cycle, which is estimated to occur in 2026, could it happen again?

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 63

What's old is new again: Coherent CW. David Kazdan, AD8Y, explains how his research group at Case Western Reserve University is adapting this vintage mode for a 21st century application.

What's old is new again: Coherent CW. David Kazdan, AD8Y, explains how his research group at Case Western Reserve University is adapting this vintage mode for a 21st century application.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 62

Hamvention 2022 roundup with Pascal Villeneuve, VA2PV, the QST magazine Product Review editor.

Hamvention 2022 roundup with Pascal Villeneuve, VA2PV, the QST magazine Product Review editor.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech -- Episode 61

Dr Brian Callahan, AD2BA, discusses a proposal to embed data into SSTV images. Also, "lens" antennas for UHF and above.

Dr Brian Callahan, AD2BA, discusses a proposal to embed data into SSTV images. Also, "lens" antennas for UHF and above.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 60

ARRL's Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, describes a brand new on-the-air contest for digital communicators that will debut on June 4.Also, coming on the heels of 5G technology, 6G has appeared on the horizon.

ARRL's Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, describes a brand new on-the-air contest for digital communicators that will debut on June 4. Also, coming on the heels of 5G technology, 6G has appeared on the horizon.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 59

Who was Wes Schum? According to Nick Tusa, K5EF, he was one of the unsung heroes of amateur radio. Find out why.

Who was Wes Schum? According to Nick Tusa, K5EF, he was one of the unsung heroes of amateur radio. Find out why.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech -- Episode 58

Speaking with Carl Nord, WA1KPD, about using the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) mode at the nano-watt level. Also, what's driving the increasing number of FM broadcast translators?

Speaking with Carl Nord, WA1KPD, about using the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) mode at the nano-watt level. Also, what's driving the increasing number of FM broadcast translators?

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 57

Chatting with Steve Allen, KC1SA, about the basics of circuit simulation software.

Chatting with Steve Allen, KC1SA, about the basics of circuit simulation software.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 56

A chat with Dave Slotter, W3DJS, the creator of HamPi, a collection of more than 100 amateur radio applications for the Raspberry Pi microcomputer.

A chat with Dave Slotter, W3DJS, the creator of HamPi, a collection of more than 100 amateur radio applications for the Raspberry Pi microcomputer.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 55

A conversation with Barry Feierman, K3EUI, about utilizing VARA FM software for digital communications using inexpensive VHF handheld transceivers. Also, the demise of Google's Loon project.

A conversation with Barry Feierman, K3EUI, about utilizing VARA FM software for digital communications using inexpensive VHF handheld transceivers. Also, the demise of Google's Loon project.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 54

ARRL Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, discusses the increasing weak-signal activity on the 222-MHz band.

ARRL Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, discusses the increasing weak-signal activity on the 222-MHz band.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 53

Sal Defrancesco, K1RGO, discusses his 630-meter receiving loop antenna design that was published in the February 2022 issue of QST magazine. Also, a quick look at the new Yubico Bio security technology.

Sal Defrancesco, K1RGO, discusses his 630-meter receiving loop antenna design that was published in the February 2022 issue of QST magazine. Also, a quick look at the new Yubico Bio security technology.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 52

Speaking with H. P. Friedrichs, AC7ZL, about his new book “Marvelous Magnetic Machines” and the pleasures of extreme homebrewing.

Speaking with H. P. Friedrichs, AC7ZL, about his new book “Marvelous Magnetic Machines” and the pleasures of extreme homebrewing.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 51

Chatting with Nelson Sollenberger, KA2C, about his ultra-sharp filters that allow two transceivers to operate in the same band at the same time. Also, a discussion of those mysterious computer "POST beeps."

Chatting with Nelson Sollenberger, KA2C, about his ultra-sharp filters that allow two transceivers to operate in the same band at the same time. Also, a discussion of those mysterious computer "POST beeps."

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 50

Discussing station grounding and bonding -- and the new edition of the book of the same title -- with Ward Silver, N0AX.

Discussing station grounding and bonding -- and the new edition of the book of the same title -- with Ward Silver, N0AX.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 49

Let's take a deeper dive into the 1921 Transatlantic Tests with Clark Burgard, N1BCG, and also discuss the on-air activities that will be taking place this month to celebrate the historic anniversary.

Let's take a deeper dive into the 1921 Transatlantic Tests with Clark Burgard, N1BCG, and also discuss the on-air activities that will be taking place this month to celebrate the historic anniversary.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 48

A discussion of the 1921 Transatlantic Tests with Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA. Also, what's old is new again -- the chlorine battery.

A discussion of the 1921 Transatlantic Tests with Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA. Also, what's old is new again -- the chlorine battery.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 47

Everything you wanted to know about Beverage antennas with Ward Silver, N0AX

Everything you wanted to know about Beverage antennas with Ward Silver, N0AX

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 46

Acoustic dampening with a clever screw design. Also, a conversation about the state of amateur television with Jim Andrews, KH6HTV.

Acoustic dampening with a clever screw design. Also, a conversation about the state of amateur television with Jim Andrews, KH6HTV.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 45

I appreciate all of the thought Steve Ford (and others at the ARRL) invest in this program. The show highlights many fascinating subjects that may have slipped through the cracks otherwise. Please keep up the great work!

Excellent program

Really interesting content and interviews. I’m looking forward to hearing more.

Great podcast!

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