AmateurLogic 170: Emile’s Cheap Old Hamvention

Amateur Logic episode 170 features hosts George, Tommy, Emil, and Mike discussing their recent activities and Hamvention experiences. The episode opens with banter about Field Day planning and the hot weather. Emil's first trip to Dayton Hamvention is highlighted, with a focus on his 'economical' purchases and the group's overall impressions. Several product demonstrations are included: Munir presents the EZDV, an ESP32-based FreeDV device that compresses voice to 1 kHz bandwidth for satellite use. Wolf River Coils shows new portable antenna accessories, including a ground spike and tripod adapter. ICOM displays a prototype SHF radio for 2.4/5.9 GHz bands that uses Power over Ethernet to eliminate feedline loss. Tommy explains how to use D-Star terminal mode with ICOM radios like the IC-705 and ID-52, enabling internet connectivity without a hotspot. Mike presents a detailed guide on station grounding based on the National Electrical Code, addressing lightning protection and safety. The episode also covers news items, including a proposed $34,000 FCC fine for alleged interference during an Idaho wildfire and an upcoming Zoom event on weather spotting. MFJ's Richard Stubbs introduces new products like the CW Elmer and an RF-filtered power strip. The hosts share personal anecdotes from Hamvention, such as Emil's pork chop sandwich purchase and George's dumpster diving for parts. The episode concludes with reminders about Field Day and the show's merchandise.

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Field Day banter gives way to a practical ID-52 terminal-mode demo.

Amateur Logic 170, dated June 15, 2022, starts with hot-weather Field Day chatter before moving into a practical terminal-mode demo on the ID-52.

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For a sweaty Field Day hangout and an ID-52 terminal-mode demo, press play.

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