Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

Charlie NJ7V

Welcome to the All Portable Discussion Zone. Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube podcast found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics including designing, building, modifying, and improving ham radio equipment. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf

  1. Ham Radio High Adventure with Brad KA9JDE

    6D AGO

    Ham Radio High Adventure with Brad KA9JDE

    Brad, KA9JDE, is a Summits on the Air (SOTA) Mountain Goat. The stories behind his achievement are inspiring — and at times, downright harrowing. Join us as we dive into Brad’s journey through ham radio, how he discovered SOTA, the advice he has for outdoor radio operators, and even his side hobby of traveling the world in search of unforgettable scuba diving adventures.Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.QRP Amateur Radio Club International: https://qrparci.org/Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the 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 #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

    1h 23m
  2. Homebrew Workbench Roundtable - Scratch Build Design Steps and Build Techniques

    JAN 25

    Homebrew Workbench Roundtable - Scratch Build Design Steps and Build Techniques

    This is the first in a series of special episodes on building and modifying your own ham radio gear - antennas, radios, equipment peripherals, and more.In this episode: * Adam (K6ARK) walks through the steps of designing a project * Charlie (NJ7V) covers different scratch-building methods * Tobias (KK7BCO) dives into antenna experimentationConnect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the 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 #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

    59 min
  3. Ham Radio Operators Roundtable - Ham Shack - Remote Ops - SOTA

    JAN 18

    Ham Radio Operators Roundtable - Ham Shack - Remote Ops - SOTA

    Dan KC7MSU shares his progress with the Ham Shack Build Project, Brian W7JET talks about contesting and remote operation, and Charlie NJ7V talks about the Summits on the Air UHV/VHF SSB/CW Challenge.Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the 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 #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

    1h 6m
  4. Homebrew and QRP Ham Radio with Jeff VE3CW

    JAN 11

    Homebrew and QRP Ham Radio with Jeff VE3CW

    Jeff VE3CW has wide-ranging interests in amateur radio, including contesting, homebrewing, QRP, and portable operations. In this episode, we dive into some of his current ham radio projects, and Jeff shares encouragement and tips for hams who are new to homebrewing and portable operating.Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.QRP Amateur Radio Club International: https://qrparci.org/Connect with us:* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH* TikTok: @redsummitrf* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_Support the 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 #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA

    59 min
  5. Amazing Ham Radio QRP Achievements with Fred KT5X

    JAN 1

    Amazing Ham Radio QRP Achievements with Fred KT5X

    Fred KT5X was the first person in North America to achieve Mountain Goat. He is an accomplished QRPer, having achieved numerous awards in the QRP world, including worked all continents and several DXCCs. He is a great ambassador of QRP portable ops. When operating SOTA, he often uses his clubs call sign, WS0TA.Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio, QRP and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly podcast as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here.Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeHTikTok: @redsummitrfX @NJ7V_Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRFRed Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbanch #Electronics #POTA

    1h 18m
  6. SEASON 5 - Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

    12/09/2025

    SEASON 5 - Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

    Season 5 of the All Portable Discussion Zone (APDZ) will resume on January 4th at 2300 UTC.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.X:Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSUBrian W7JET @BBW7JETHelp support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRFRed Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf#APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA #QRP

    5 min
  7. Summits on the Air in Utah - WY7N Achieves Mountain Goat #26 Season 4

    10/21/2024

    Summits on the Air in Utah - WY7N Achieves Mountain Goat #26 Season 4

    Bruce WY7N has reached the status of Mountain Goat in the State of Utah, which has some difficult to traverse mountains. In this episode we will talk to Bruce about his challenges in reaching this milestone and what he has learned along the way.Bruce's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wy7n79 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. X: 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 #QRP

    1h 9m
  8. Summits on the Air - A Biathlon for Geeks #25 Season 4

    10/07/2024

    Summits on the Air - A Biathlon for Geeks #25 Season 4

    If ever a person embodied Summits on the Air, it would be Paula K9IR. She is a very active participant, who has earned several Shack Sloth Awards and is over half way to earning her 3rd Mountain Goat Award. Paula is a dedicated person, not only to ham radio, but to the community and individual. She is service minded, always willing to help educate and further the SOTA cause. She is a true "Queen of the Mountains". 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. X: 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 #QRP

    1h 1m
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Welcome to the All Portable Discussion Zone. Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube podcast found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics including designing, building, modifying, and improving ham radio equipment. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/redsummitrf

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