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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/redsummitrf
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Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone Charlie NJ7V - Dan KC7MSU - Brian W7JET

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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/redsummitrf
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support

    Mountaintop Portable Ham Radio in the Rocky Mountains #14 Season 4

    Mountaintop Portable Ham Radio in the Rocky Mountains #14 Season 4

    We hear from Allen Le Vie KH7AL in this episode. He shares stories about adventures outdoors while operating ham radio. He grew up western Washington State and retired from the Air Force in 2020 after nearly 23 years on active duty. He loves operating mountaintop portable while participating in Summits On The Air (SOTA). As of March 2024 he has over 135 activations. all of which are unique. He has a YouTube channel where he promotes portable QRP operating. Many of his activations are in the state of Montana.

    He also serves as the SOTA Association Manager for the Hawai'i Islands, KH6 association.

    Allen's Blog: https://kh7al.blogspot.com/
    Allen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kh7alBlogspotSOTA

    Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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    Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
    Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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    #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode




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    You Can Build A Ham Radio From Scratch #13 Season 4

    You Can Build A Ham Radio From Scratch #13 Season 4

    Pete Juliano N6QW is larger than life and beaming with enthusiasm for building electronics equipment. With over 50 years of experience, Pete has mastered his understanding of how the inside of a radio works. What's more, he is willing to share his knowledge and insights with others. As a QRP Hall of fame inductee, he is a true champion of homebrew radio and encouraging more people to give it a try. Pete has designed some incredible radios, specifically made to encourage beginners to get started. He also promotes homebrew as a co-host of the critically acclaimed Solder Smoke Podcast.

    SolderSmoke Podcast: https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/search/label/SolderSmoke%20Podcast
    Pete's Website: https://www.n6qw.com/
    Pete's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/N6QW/videos
    Pete's Blog: https://n6qw.blogspot.com/
    Let's Build Something: https://www.n6qw.com/Let%27s%20Build%20Something.html

    Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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    Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
    Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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    #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode




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    Land Navigation, and 2 Meters SOTA #12 Season 4

    Land Navigation, and 2 Meters SOTA #12 Season 4

    In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Land Navigation for Summits on the Air, and what works for 2 Meter SOTA Activations.

    Dan KC7MSU and Brian W7JET each have a conflict so we invited Chris N1CLC to fill in for this episode.

    Chris's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHamNinja

    Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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    Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
    Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
    Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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    #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Low Power (QRP) Ham Radio - The Joy of Homebrewing and Building Radios #11 Season 4

    Low Power (QRP) Ham Radio - The Joy of Homebrewing and Building Radios #11 Season 4

    Steve Hartley is an expert QRP homebrewer and kit builder. He has completed numerous projects since getting his start back in 1983, before he was licensed as a radio amateur. He is a well-known advocate of ham radio, serving in various leadership positions for amateur radio organizations. Further, he volunteers much of his time providing teaching opportunities to adults and youth. He currently serves as chairman of the GQRP Amateur Radio Club, a club dedicated to promoting QRP homebrewing and kit building.

    Steve's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@G0FUW?app=desktop
    G-QRP Club Website: https://www.gqrp.com/

    Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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    Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
    Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
    Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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    #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode


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    Portable Ops Loadouts, 10 Meter FM Communications, and Mentoring New SOTA Participants #10 Season 4

    Portable Ops Loadouts, 10 Meter FM Communications, and Mentoring New SOTA Participants #10 Season 4

    In this episode of "Just the Hosts" we'll discuss Suggestions for Mentoring New Summits on the Air Ops, 10 Meter FM Communications, and The Diversity of Portable Ops Loadouts.

    Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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    Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_
    Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
    Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

    Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF
    Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf

    #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA


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    • 57 min
    Insights into Portable Radio Expeditions with "Ham Radio Adventure Guy" #9 Season 4

    Insights into Portable Radio Expeditions with "Ham Radio Adventure Guy" #9 Season 4

    Our friend James KE8PZN joins us for this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone. James has been around amateur radio his whole life. His dad was a ham operator, and James used to sit and watch him when I was a child. He is interested in the Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air programs, and actively participates in portable radio adventures and challenges.

    James' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioAdventureGuy

    Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.

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    Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU
    Brian W7JET @BBW7JET

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    #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA


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