73 IN THE RGV

David Guerra
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Information sharing for Current and Future Licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

  1. Sep 19

    73 IN THE RGV - CW/MORSE CODE

    Welcome to Episode 17 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this Season 2 episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  CW/MORSE CODE What is CW, what is Morse Code, how to get started, and some action items you can do right now to get started using CW and make amateur radio community contacts worldwide. LINKS TO RESOURCES & VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Smithsonian Institution Archives (https://siarchives.si.edu/blog/forgotten-history-alfred-vail-and-samuel-morse)  ARRLLearning Morse Code (https://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code  Getting Your Technician License (https://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license) Learning Morse Code PDF (https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Morse/LearningMorseCode.pdf)Making Your First Contact (https://www.arrl.org/making-your-first-contact)  W1AW Code Practice (https://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files) Learn CW Online (https://lcwo.net/) Morse Code Ninja (https://www.morsecode.ninja/learn)  The 7-Day CW Challenge Day 1 Learn: E = . T = - Listen to them repeatedly.Day 2 Add: A = .- N = -. Day 3 Add: I = .. M = -- Day 4 Practice simple combinations. Day 5 Start listening to actual CW. Don't worry about understanding everything. Day 6 Learn a few basic amateur-radio abbreviations. Day 7 Listen to a live CW QSO. Write down: Callsign A few characters you recognize Any abbreviation you recognize Something you didn't understand Then look it up.  Please take about 31 minutes to listen to Episode 17 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forget to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  2. Aug 2

    73 IN THE RGV - ECHOLINK

    Welcome to Episode 16 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this Season 2 episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  ECHOLINK What is ECHOLINK, what a new HAM can do to get started, and some action items you can do right now to get started using this great tool used by the amateur radio community worldwide. LINKS TO RESOURCES & VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Official ECHOLINK ResourcesEchoLink Official WebsiteEchoLink DocumentationEchoLink FAQEchoLink Download Page Video ResourcesYouTube - EchoLink Setup Tutorials YouTube -EchoLink Beginner TutorialsYouTube -EchoLink Repeater/DTMF Tutorials So sit back, take about 35 minutes to listen to Episode 16 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forget to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  3. Jul 1

    73 IN THE RGV - RADIO ETIQUETTE

    Welcome to Episode 15 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this Season 2 episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  RADIO ETIQUETTE: What EVERY Operator Should Know   What is radio etiquette, how everyone has to do their part, and how it helps grow our Amateur Radio Community.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ARRL Operating PracticesARRL On-the Air ResourcesFCC Amateur Radio Service Rules So sit back, take about 30 minutes to listen to Episode 15 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forget to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  4. Jun 12

    73 IN THE RGV - WEATHER NETS

    Welcome to Episode 14 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this Season 2 Episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  WEATHER NETS   What are they, how to participate, and how you can be the voice for your community.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: National Weather ServiceSkywarnRGV AuxComm NOAA Weather Radio   So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 19 minutes to listen to Episode 14 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forget to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  5. May 23

    73 IN THE RGV - GMRS/FRS Radios

    Welcome to Episode 13 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this Season 2 Episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  GMRS and FRS radios are not your Old School Walkie-Talkies, plus more  The differences between both and amateur radios.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  FCC GMRS Licensing Information  MyGMRS  ARRL   So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 21 minutes to listen to Episode 13 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forge to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  6. 12/28/2025

    73 IN THE RGV - WINLINK

    Welcome to Episode 12 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  What is WINLINK?  What you can do now to get yourself on the radio email system that does not need the Internet? Plus we visit the local Radio Club websites and social media.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w5rgv - WINLINK: https://winlink.org/  DIGIRIG: https://digirig.net/  === So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 20 minutes to listen to Episode 12 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forge to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  7. 10/18/2025

    73 IN THE RGV - FT8 on the 10 METER BAND

    Welcome to Episode 11 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  What is FT8 on the 10Meter Band and how to get started making HF Contacts. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w5rgv === So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 22 minutes to listen to Episode 11 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forge to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

  8. 09/19/2025

    73 IN THE RGV - AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLAN

    Welcome to Episode 10 of the 73 IN THE RGV Podcast with your host KI5DOG. In this episode of the 73 IN THE RGV podcast, the first podcast dedicated to Amateur Radio Operators, Actions, Activities, and Events in the Rio Grande Valley in Deep South Texas, KI5DOG (David) shares with you:  What is the AMATEUR RADIO BAND PLAN and how to understand it, use it to your communication's advantage, and enjoy it. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rgvarc.org - South Texas Amateur Repeater Society: http://www.w5rgv.org - Rio Amateur Radio Club: http://www.rioarc.org - ARRL - Getting Licensed: https://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed - ARRL - BAND PLAN website: https://www.arrl.org/band-plan - ARRL - BAND PLAN (PDF - Color version) : https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_Color_11x8_5.pdf - ARRL - BAND PLAN (PDF - B/W version) : https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_BW_11x8_5.pdf === So sit back, as  I invite you to take about 12 minutes to listen to Episode 10 of the 73 in the RGV Podcast.  This is KI5DOG, 73. Don't forge to follow me on social media: Email: ki5dog@yahoo.com X: ki5dog (https://x.com/ki5dog) YouTube: 73 In The RGV (https://www.youtube.com/@73InTheRGV ) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-in-the-rgv/id1809575921

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Information sharing for Current and Future Licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

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  • Creator
    David Guerra
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    73 IN THE RGV