# radio stories (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover radio stories. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 539 John Burwell KI5QKX](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-539-john-burwell-ki5qkx) _2026-08-06 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ John Burwell, KI5QKX, found his way into amateur radio through 44Net, the Class A public IP address space set aside for amateur radio almost 50 years ago, now managed by ARDC. John's interest in connecting devices over the Internet led him to this remarkable ham radio resource. In this interview, we go deep into IP addressing and networking, opening the door to new ways licensed amateurs can… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_539_John_Burwell_KI5QKX_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 538 Will Everett N5OLA](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-538-will-everett-n5ola) _2026-07-14 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Bill and Pete at the SolderSmoke Podcast refer to my guest today as the Heathkit Guru of South Texas, a mantle that Will Everett, N5OLA, wears with pride. After returning from civilian life as a reporter and aid worker in Afghanistan in 2015, Will relicensed in 2019 and took his passion for vintage Heathkit amateur radio transceivers to a new level, restoring them to their former glory before… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_538_Will_Everett_N5OLA_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 537 Jim Hall AD4EB](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-537-jim-hall-ad4eb) _2026-06-26 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Jim Hall, AD4EB, discovered radio as a young shortwave listener and builder, then turned a lifetime of engineering, CW, RTTY, and contesting into one of amateur radio's most demanding operating specialties: mobile QSO party contesting. In this episode, Jim shares how his early Heathkit projects, teletype machines, and work with HAL Devices led him deeper into electronics and ham radio, and how he… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_537_Jim_Hall_AD4EB_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 536 Marty Young W4MY](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-536-marty-young-w4my) _2026-04-12 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Marty Young, W4MY, is a lifelong amateur radio operator whose 50-year journey began with a simple shortwave receiver as a child and grew into a deep passion for CW operation, homebrewing, and portable radio in the outdoors. From building his first Heathkit HW-16 as a teenager to leading roles in clubs, contesting, and Parks on the Air, Marty represents the classic self-taught ham who never stopped… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_536_Marty_Young_W4MY_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 535 Michael Goldstein VE3GFN](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-535-michael-goldstein-ve3gfn) _2026-02-22 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Michael Goldstein VE3GFN has spent more than 70 years in the hobby spanning the full arc of amateur radio's technical evolution. Licensed in the 1950s, Mike began as a dedicated homebrewer and CW operator, later designing receivers published in Bill Orr's, W6SAI Radio Handbook and built a professional career in electronics instrumentation at the University of Toronto. In this interview, he… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_535_Michael_Goldstein_VE3GFN_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 534 Cory Sickles WA3UVV](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-534-cory-sickles-wa3uvv) _2026-01-12 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Cory Sickles, WA3UVV, first licensed in 1973, explores radio from the inside out, including homebrew transmitters, vintage gear, and cutting edge digital modes that he highlights in his monthly Spectrum Monitor Magazine column, Digitally Speaking. Cory was a bleeding edge pioneer in desktop computing and applications for specialized business segments. He is a passionate club builder and mentor,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_534_Cory_Sickles_WA3UVV_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 533 John Simmons NI0K Final](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-533-john-simmons-ni0k-final) _2025-12-14 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_533_John_Simmons_NI0K_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 532 Ian Flemming G3ZDQ Final](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-532-ian-flemming-g3zdq-final) _2025-11-23 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Ian Flemming, G3ZDQ, grew up tuning mysterious signals on his grandfather's radio in northwest England, a spark that led to a lifelong journey through classic gear, pioneering microprocessor work, Raynet emergency communications, digital modes, canal boat-portable QRP operation, and the restoration of iconic British radios from KW Electronics and Eddystone. His story weaves technical curiosity,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_532_Ian_Flemming_G3ZDQ_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 531 Norm Cantin WA1NLG](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-531-norm-cantin-wa1nlg) _2025-11-02 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Norm Cantin, WA1NLG, discovered amateur radio at age 14 through Boy Scouts in Massachusetts, got his Technician license in 1969 so he could get on 6 meters, and that early exposure led directly to his career in navigation electronics. Amateur radio Elmers in the Framingham Radio Club helped him get his first job at Northstar, a startup building LORAN navigation equipment, where he spent almost 30… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_531_Norm_Cantin_WA1NLG_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 530 Jack Schuster W1WEF](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-530-jack-schuster-w1wef) _2025-08-31 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ In this episode of QSO Today, we sit down with Jack Schuster, W1WEF , whose amateur radio journey spans more than 73 years. From building his first crystal set at age 10 to contesting at the highest levels around the world, Jack shares stories of innovation, DX adventures, CW mastery, and a lifetime of dedication to the hobby. His perspective offers both history and inspiration, making this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_530_Jack_Schuster_W1WEF_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CURHJkenyRhy) _2025-08-31 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Episode 529 Jake Groenhof N0LX](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-529-jake-groenhof-n0lx) _2025-08-15 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Jake Groenhof, N0LX, discovered amateur radio in the 1960s thanks to his uncle's impressive home station and his father's interest in CB radio.. Over the years, Jake turned his curiosity into a lifetime of experiments — from pedestrian-mobile DX with just 5 watts and an endfed antenna tethered to a balloon, to building saltwater antennas in PVC pipes, to flying pico balloons that circled the Earth… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_529_Jake_Groenhof_N0LX_Final2.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 528 Alex Nersesian K6VHF](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-528-alex-nersesian-k6vhf) _2025-08-03 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Alex Nersesian K6VHF is a US immigration success story. Hailing from the Republic of Georgia after the fall of the former Soviet Union, Alex credits amateur radio with finding work, career,family, and community in his new country. Now successfully living the American dream, K6VHF loves to chase DX on HF, VHF, and Microwave using FT-8, SSB, and CW and is an avid DXpeditioner. In addition, Alex… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_528_Alex_Nersesian_K6VHF_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 527 Ron Demcko WA2TBQ](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-527-ron-demcko-wa2tbq-final) _2025-07-18 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Ron Demcko, WA2TBQ, found his way into electronics—and later amateur radio—thanks to the early influence of his older brother, John, KD7JR. From a young age, Ron funded his growing passion for kit building and radio experimentation by buying and reselling surplus electronic gear, a resourceful start that helped pave the way for his formal education. Today, Ron is a recognized expert in the field… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_527_Ron_Demcko_WA2TBQ_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 526 Bob Pantazes W2ARP](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-526-bob-pantazes-w2arp) _2025-07-04 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Bob Pantazes, W2ARP, discovered amateur radio in high school but only became licensed at age 40. A career in electronics shaped his hands-on approach to amateur radio. With 296 DXCC entities, Bob is active in contesting, POTA - Parks on the Air, and antenna building. He advocates FT8 access for Technicians on HF to attract younger hams and grow our numbers the hobby. W2ARP is my QSO Today. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_526_Bob_Pantazes_W2ARP_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 525 Jack Prindle AB4WS](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-525-jack-prindle-ab4ws) _2025-05-12 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ In the QSO Today podcast episode #525, host Eric Guth interviews Jack Prindle, a former law enforcement officer and amateur radio enthusiast, who shares his unique journey from his early electronics background in Kentucky to his distinguished police career, ultimately specializing in computer forensics. Jack, who obtained his amateur radio license in 1976, reflects on his passion for radio that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/525_Jack_Prindle_AB4WS_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 524 Pete Corp WA2JMG](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-524-pete-corp-wa2jmg) _2024-11-16 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Charles "Pete" Corp, WA2JMG, operates simple rigs into wire antennas, using low power. His primary operating mode is ragchewing on CW for meaningful and reliable communications. At the urging of his grandfather, Pete pursued the power system management side of electrical engineering side of his four year degree as a way to satisfy the market demand for power engineers in industry, when there is a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_524_Pete_Corp_WA2JMG_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 523 Ron Taylor WA7GIL](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-523-ron-taylor-wa7gil) _2024-11-09 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Ron Taylor WA7GIL, while having a love for HF CW, boat anchor restoration, and kit building, still stays current with home brew equipment using Arduino controllers, the latest ham radio software, and the NanoVNA. His beautiful ham shack and carefully appointed workbench and parts inventory allow Ron to build and fix just about anything. WA7GIL is my QSO Today. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_523_Ron_Taylor_WA7GIL_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 522 Cathy Goodrich W4CMG](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-522-cathy-goodrich-w4cmg) _2024-11-01 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Cathy Goodrich, W4CMG, is an enthusiastic contester and dedicated DX chaser. Known for her meticulous scheduling, Cathy ensures she dedicates time each day to amateur radio, honing her operating techniques and CW rag chewing skills. In her retirement, Cathy continues to make an impact as a Red Cross Coordinator in Nashville, TN, applying strategic insights gained from her extensive experience as a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_522_Cathy_Goodrich_W4CMG_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 521 Walt Hudson K4OGO](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-521-walt-hudson-k4ogo) _2024-10-25 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Walt Hudson, K4OGO, has always lived by and had a love of the sea, pursuing a career in ship building, beginning in Port Smith, Virginia. While he always had an interest in radio, including Citizens band radio, it wasn't until just a few years ago that Walt became a ham radio operator. Since he is always near the shore, operating portable QRP SSB from the water's edge and making DX contacts is… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_521_Walt_Hudson_K4OGO_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 520 Steve Johnston WD8DAS Final](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-520-steve-johnston-wd8das-final) _2024-09-27 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Steve Johnston, WD8DAS, was my guest in Episode 14, 10 years ago this October. I urge you to go back to that episode to get Steve's ham radio story. A lot can happen in ten years, especially in this age of ham radio and the Internet. So in this episode we catch up with Steve to find out what contributions he has made and is making since the last time we spoke. WD8DAS is my QSO Today. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_520_Steve_Johnston_WD8DAS_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Every Channel. One Login. 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The need for light weight kits to carry to the most difficult to reach summits demanded new expertise in antenna design and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_519_Adam_Kimmerly_K6ARK_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 518 Dan Quigley N7HQ](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-518-dan-quigley-n7hq) _2024-09-14 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ Dan Quigley, N7HQ, is a true veteran in the world of ham radio and technology. Like many of us, Dan's passion for radio began early, with a crystal radio, and earned his license while delivering newspapers to pay for his new hobby. Dan's professional career evolved based on the specific needs of clients and customers, creating long and successful stints through Microsoft and Amazon before joining… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_518_Dan_Quigley_N7HQ_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367) ## [Episode 517 Willi Kraml OE1WKL](https://qsotoday.libsyn.com/episode-517-willi-kraml-oe1wkl) _2024-09-07 · QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio_ My guest this week is Willi Kraml, OE1WKL, creator of the Morserino CW code practice machine . Willie discovered amateur radio as a boy in Lindz, Austria, but had to wait until the legal age of 16 to get his license. With his doctorate in linguistics, Willi pursued a career in IT security with KPMG. When his local makerspace needed an Arduino project around amateur radio, the Morserino code… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/qsotoday/Episode_517_Willi_Kraml_OE1WKL_Final.mp3?dest-id=209367)