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Ham Radio Workbench Podcast


This podcast is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the ham radio operator. Join your hosts George KJ6VU and Jeremy KF7IJZ 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.

Dec 5, 2017

HRWB038-HF AmplifiersDavid Shoaf KG6IRW from Elecraft joins George and Jeremy to talk all things HF Amplifiers.  David walks us through an introduction to HF amplifiers by discussing amplifier technology, characteristics, features, and considerations one must make before purchasing.  Along the way, David familiarizes us with the Elecraft HF amplifier line, 100 watts through full 1500 watt legal limit!

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David Shoaf KG6IRF at 2017 Hamcon courtesy of HamRadio 2.0 - http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2017/07/03/episode-104-elecraft-forum-presentation-hamcom-2017/

Airspy HF+ Now Available for Preorder!

US:  https://v3.airspy.us/product/airspy-hfplus/

Outside US:  https://www.itead.cc/airspy-hf-plus.html

Wellbrook HF Receiving Mag Loop Antennas - http://www.wellbrook.uk.com/Loop_Antennas

DX Engineering HF Receiving Mag Loop Antennas - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rf-pro-1b

BurningAmp - http://www.burningamp.org/

Flint-Hills Low Loss Power Power Gate - http://ki0bk.no-ip.com/~pwrgate/LLPG/Site/Welcome.html

Elecraft Newsletter - All about amps - http://mailchi.mp/elecraft/november-newsletter-kpa1500-update-ljogpqqg7g?e=e85c8c2add

Elecraft KPA1500 Legal Limit HF Amplifier - http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#KPA1500

Elecraft KPA500 500W HF Amplifier - http://www.elecraft.com/KPA500/KPA500.htm

Elecraft KXPA100 100W HF Amplifier - http://www.elecraft.com/KXPA100/kxpa100.htm

Elecraft KAT500 Antenna Switch and Tuner - http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500.html

Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder - http://www.elecraft.com/KRC2/krc2.htm