49 Best Ham Radio Podcasts

1. Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast

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Josh (KI6NAZ) of the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel, and his wife Leah (KN6NWZ), talk about suburban life raising two boys in Southern California with a ham radio and preparedness twist in this podcast. Content includes the Ham Radio Minute where Josh gives a short ham radio tip, they read reviews and emails from listeners, share a drink review, Leah takes on practice exam questions for ham radio licensing exams while Josh tries to explain them to her, and they dive into a longer ham radio topic. A segment about suburban preparedness was also recently added.MORE Host Josh Nass
Producer/Network Josh Nass KI6NAZ
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 637 Avg Length 208 min Format Extended Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

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This is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. Join your host George KJ6VU and the HRWB team as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Ham radio is a hobby of hobbies - George and team introduce hams of all ages to experimenting and learning within ham radio, which can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the hobby...MORE Host George Zafiropoulos
Producer/Network Ham Radio Workbench
Email ****@hamradioworkbench.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 216 Avg Length 168 min Format Extended Since Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

3. ARRL Audio News

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A weekly podcast of current news and events in the world of amateur radio, prepared by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in the US. This podcasts contains no music, so it can be aired over amateur radio repeaters.MORE Producer/Network ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
Email ****@arrl.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 133 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jul 2014 Get Email Contact

4. On the Air

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The On the Air podcast is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine, ARRL's magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators.
Host Becky Schoenfeld
Producer/Network Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY
Email ****@arrl.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 110 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Amateur Radio Roundtable

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Award winning Amateur Radio show featuring guests from around the world. Ham radio, news, new products, discussions, hamfests, and more. This podcast is the audio version of our live Ham Radio video show on Tues nights on W5KUB.COM at 8:00 PM CentralMORE Host Tom Medlin
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 105 min Format Extended Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

6. QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio

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QSO Today is a weekly conversation, or QSO, between amateur radio operators about ham radio. Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, hosts a new guest every week to talk about their ham radio journey, their specialized expertise in ham radio, and how amateur radio has impacted their personal and professional lives. QSO Today is targeted at anyone interested in amateur radio who wants to learn more about this fascinating hobby.MORE Host Eric Guth
Producer/Network Eric Guth, 4Z1UG
Email ****@qsotoday.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 169 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Jul 2014 Get Email Contact

7. Ham Radio 2.0

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Join Jason, KC5HWB, as he focuses on 'What is New in Amateur Radio?' during this video podcast series titled Ham Radio 2.0. Talk about new radios, new transmission modes, License classes, Technical talks and trips around the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .MORE Host Jason Johnston
Producer/Network Jason Johnston - KC5HWB
Email ****@livefromthehamshack.tv
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 96 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

8. Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

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Welcome to All Portable Discussion Zone, the podcast for portable operations enthusiasts. Join us every other week for lively discussions and in-depth explorations of all aspects of portable operations in the world of amateur radio.Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube livestream found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics related to SOTA and POTA operations.Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrfMORE Producer/Network Charlie NJ7V - Dan KC7MSU - Brian W7JET
Email ****@arrl.net
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Amateur Radio Newsline™

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Amateur Radio related weekly news digest
Producer/Network AR Newsline Staff
Email ****@arnewsline.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 88 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. AB4WS Radio Show

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Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio News.If you have news or information of importance to the Amateur Radio Community send an email to ****@gmail.com
Host Jack Prindle
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Linux in the Ham Shack

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Linux, Open Source and Ham Radio for Everyone
Hosts Russ Woodman, Cheryl Lynn Jones-Woodman, William Stearns, Rich, Pete, Richard
Producer/Network Black Sparrow Media
Email ****@lhspodcast.info
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 90 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Oct 2008 Get Email Contact

12. This Week in Amateur Radio

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This Week in Amateur Radio is North America's premier news magazine of the airwaves.We're coming back from hiatus!Along with the news, TWIAR has several weekly features including Amateur Radio History and Archives with Bill Continelli, the Random Access Thought with the late Bill Baran, Leo Laporte with tech news from TWiT, AMSAT news with Bruce Paige, and much more!MORE Host George Bowen
Producer/Network George Bowen, W2XBS
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 28 Get Email Contact

13. Absolute Tech

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Absolute Tech is a weekly technology net for ham radio operators and others that covers a broad spectrum of technology but, not limited to ham radio devices or applications. New and neat-old technology will be covered. While the net will be a controlled net, participants should feel free to make comments and/or contribute answers to questions under the direction of the host to give the net a feeling of collaboration without chaos. Currently the day and time of the net is each Tuesday beginning at 7:00pm Eastern time lasting up to but no more than two hours. https://www.absolutetech.orgMORE Host Scott Hughes
Producer/Network AbsoluteTech
Email ****@absolutetech.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. AmateurLogic.TV

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Your source for practical amateur radio and technology hacks, mods, and tips.
Hosts Tommy Martin, George Thomas, Emile, Mike
Producer/Network tommy@amateurlogic.tv
Email ****@amateurlogic.tv
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 57 Since Oct 2005 Get Email Contact

15. TX Talk

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Audio features and interviews dedicated to the world of amateur radio from the folks at TX Factor
Producer/Network TX Factor
Email ****@txfactor.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Get Email Contact

16. The Ham Radio Show presents: Cold Cuts

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It all started at Connecticut school of broadcasting 'in an empty room' and has developed into the most dangerous radio show on the internet, armed with weapons of mass discussion. Tackling the hot button topics or chatting it up with the biggest stars (and even the smallest ones too!) in the entertainment industry. It's raw, it's edgy, It's completely Uncensored, it's The Ham Radio Show's Best Bits and Interviews. Hear the Full Episodes @ www.TheHamRadio.ShowMORE Producer/Network The Unfiltered Radio Network / DemandTheHAM Service
Email ****@thehamradio.show
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Foundations of Amateur Radio

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Starting in the wonderful hobby of Amateur or HAM Radio can be daunting and challenging but can be very rewarding. Every week I look at a different aspect of the hobby, how you might fit in and get the very best from the 1000 hobbies that Amateur Radio represents. Note that this podcast started in 2011 as ' What use is an F-call? '.MORE Host Onno Benschop
Producer/Network Onno (VK6FLAB)
Email ****@itmaze.com.au
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 48 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Jun 2015 Get Email Contact

18. The Ham Radio Clubhouse

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The Ham Radio Clubhouse started out as a weekly meet up of friends on Discord. As the hangouts grew in popularity we decided to share the fun with everyone! The Clubhouse live streams every Tuesday night at 7pm central over on our YouTube page.MORE Hosts Joe Brett, Shane, Daniel Burak, Steve, Don Izzo
Producer/Network Ham Radio Clubhouse
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 123 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

19. VK6ARN Amateur Radio News - NewsWest

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Weekly Amateur Radio news broadcast as a podcast from the VK6ARN NewsWest team in Perth West Australia.More information online at http://www.vk6.net/
Producer/Network VK6ARN
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Get Email Contact

20. SolderSmoke Podcasts

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Bill N2CQR and Pete N6QW talk about building ham radio gear.
Host Bill Meara
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Apple Rating 2.3/5Apple Reviews 6 Since May 2008 Get Email Contact

21. icqpodcast's Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast

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The premier podcast for Amateur Radio / Ham Radio users. News, views, features, upcoming events and Amateur / Ham Radio training. ICQ Podcast is a podcast for you and including you
Hosts Martin Butler, Chris Howard, Colin Butler
Producer/Network ICQ Podcast
Email ****@icqpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 93 Avg Length 103 min Format Extended Since Jul 2008 Get Email Contact

22. Ham Nation

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Welcome to Ham Nation!
Hosts Gordon West, Amanda Alden, Bob Heil, Dale Puckett, George Thomas, Don Wilbanks, Valerie Hotzfeld
Producer/Network TWiT's Retired Podcasts
Email ****@arrl.net
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 131 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Since May 2011 Get Email Contact

23. HamRadioNow

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HamRadioNow is a general discussion show about the world of Amateur Radio. We're US based, so US centric, but we cast an eye around the world now and then.
Hosts Gary Pearce, David Goldenberg
Producer/Network HamRadioNow
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Feb 2012 Get Email Contact

24. The DX Mentor

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The DX Mentor podcast is directed towards any amateur radio operator (Ham) or Short Wave Listener (SWL) who has an interest in listening to or communicating with stations that are not in your country, or DX.MORE Host Bill Salyers
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. The Ham Radio Guy

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Ham Radio Guy provides education and news to the ham radio community with recent updates to new radios, tools, legislation, and inspire new hams to get on the air.
Host Marvin Turner - W0MET
Email ****@arrl.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Q-News AR News from Queensland

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Weekly podcast produced by QNews in Queensland Australia covering Amateur radio news items.
Hosts Bruce Deefholts, John Maizels
Producer/Network QNews VK4BB
Email ****@wia.org.au
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

27. AD6DM™ Hamdom Thoughts

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Hi, I'm Dennis, an FCC Licensed Amateur Extra Radio Operator, callsign AD6DM. Here I'll be talking about ham radio, prepping, software, and tinkering.
Producer/Network AD6DM Dennis
Email ****@arrl.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

28. ARRL So Now What?

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If you're a newly licensed Amateur Radio operator, chances are you have lots of questions. This biweekly podcast has answers! 'So Now What?' offers insights from those who've been exactly where you are now.MORE Hosts Michelle Patnode, Joe Carcia
Producer/Network Michelle Patnode and Joe Carcia
Email ****@arrl.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 106 Get Email Contact

29. American Hammers Radio

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American Hammers Radio, presented by American Hammers Network discussing all things West Ham United
Producer/Network AmericanHammersNetwork
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. ML&S Ham Radio Podcast

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Welcome to the ML&S Podcast! Every week Gary and Jonathan will take you through the latest news in the Ham Radio world. There will also be special guests and listeners Q&A!If you have any questions or topic suggestions for the next episode then please leave a comment.MORE Producer/Network Martin Lynch & Sons
Email ****@hamradio.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

31. DitDit.fm

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DitDit.fm is a podcast celebrating morse code, the CW operating mode and amateur radio. The show is hosted by Bruce Pea, N9WKE, and features conversations with interesting CW operators, offers useful CW operating tips, and encourages amateur radio operators at all levels to get on the air, have fun and enjoy operating CW!MORE Host Bruce Pea
Producer/Network Bruce Pea, N9WKE
Email ****@ditdit.fm
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 189 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

32. Everything Ham Radio

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This podcast covers everything dealing with amateur radio or ham radio.
Producer/Network Everything Ham Radio
Email ****@everythinghamradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

33. CQ Blind Hams

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This podcast is audio tutorials and demos of amateur radio equipment and software to benefit Blind Ham Radio Operators.
Producer/Network Joel Case
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. M0SZT ham radio podcast

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M0SZT podcast, focusing on amateur radio in the UK especially portable radio, satellite working, military radio with a little bit of technology and science thrown in.In this podcast I share the experience of using various radio equipment in the field plus bring you along on the journey.MORE Producer/Network M0SZT Carl
Email ****@2e0ezt.uk
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

35. DigiCommCafe

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Welcome to the DigiCommCafe — a buffet of digital communications experiences.
Producer/Network Dennyj - K5DCC
Email ****@me.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

36. Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)

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Podcast about Amateur (Ham) Radio Hosted by Neil Rapp, WB9VPG Click on the website button below for the show schedule. Live feeds are now available only on YouTube Twitter/X: @HamTalkLive Facebook: facebook.com/HamTalkLive Instagram: HamTalkLive Email: ****@hamtalklive.comMORE Producer/Network Neil Rapp
Email ****@hamtalklive.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 47 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

37. 100 Watts and a Wire

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A podcast and community sharing amateur radio since 2015. 100 Watts and a Wire brings together new, returning, and experienced hams for open conversation about operating, current topics, amateur radio news, and listener questions. Hosted by Christian (K0STH) with Steve (W7UDI) and Scotty (KC3BXN), the show emphasizes practical experience, mentorship, and participation. Stay above the noise.MORE Host Christian Cudnik
Email ****@100wattsandawire.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 131 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since May 2015 Get Email Contact

38. Ria's Ham Shack

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Ria's Ham Shack - broadcast on WRMI every Friday 5PM CT/6PM ET/2100 UTC! Ham radio news, discussion and Q&A.
Email ****@n2rj.com
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Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Ham Radio Show

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Weekly Podcast of the Ham Radio Show on HamRadioShow.com. Tune in now and have a listen!
Email ****@aol.com
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Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Since Jul 2011 Get Email Contact

40. The World According To Elmer

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Gerry Sorenson and Pat Morrow host this show on Amateur Radio. We talk about issues and topics that relate to someone joining the Amateur Radio Service and try to encourage and help those that are new to the hobby or getting ready to take the test.MORE Producer/Network Crooked River Media
Email ****@crookedriverradio.com
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Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. Ham Radio Reviews

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Ham Radio Information and Reviews
Producer/Network Gary Utz
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42. The Radio Active Podcast

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Hosts: Pat & Flora Morrow, Dale Miracle and Jon Brown Talk about Technology and Amateur radio as well as world events in a podcast that is recorded live at 7:00p.m. eastern on Sundays on Http://www.crookedriverradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-radio-active-podcast--4256601/support.MORE Producer/Network Crooked River Media
Email ****@crookedriverradio.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 124 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

43. HamRadioConcepts Podcast

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The HamRadioConcepts podcast takes a different approach to the video series on YouTube. Learn about amateur radio and have some fun listening at the same time. Any and all guests are always welcome. Got something to talk about? You pick the topic, we can talk about it.MORE Producer/Network HamRadioConcepts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

44. RAIN Report Podcast

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The RAIN Report Podcast is a biweekly audio snapshot of Amateur Radio that includes interviews and virtual forum presentations of particular interest to ham radio enthusiasts, formatted for transmission over VHF/UHF repeaters. Please direct any eMail comments to the podcast author Hap Holly/KC9RP at ****@therainreport.com.MORE Producer/Network Hap Holly
Email ****@therainreport.com
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Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

45. Resonant Frequency

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Epic Ham Radio
Producer/Network Richard KB5JBV
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Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

46. vkamateurradionews Podcast

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Regular news about Amateur Radio in VK from RASA
Producer/Network vkamateurradionews
Email ****@vkradioamateurs.org
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Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

47. Handiham World

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The Courage Kenny Handiham Program provides tools for people with disabilities to learn Amateur Radio and technology skills and to earn their Amateur Radio licenses. This podcast provides amateur Radio and assistive technology for people with disabilities.MORE Email ****@allina.com
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Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

48. K0MRD RadioPrepper

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A podcast for Preppers who are also Amateur Radio Operators. My thoughts and suggestions from my 20 years of Prepping.
Producer/Network Mike Davis
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Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

49. The Ham Radio Show

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It all started at Connecticut school of broadcasting 'in an empty room' and has developed into the most dangerous radio show on the internet, armed with weapons of mass discussion. Tackling the hot button topics or chatting it up with the biggest stars (and even the smallest ones too!) in the entertainment industry or having a vuvuzela go where its never been before! It's raw, it's edgy, It's completely Uncensored, it's The Ham Radio ShowMORE Producer/Network The Ham Radio Show
Email ****@thehamradio.show
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact