Category: Red Summit RF

In this interview, I sit down with Peter Parker to talk about making radio simple, practical, and accessible for anyone.

Peter is well known in the amateur radio community for his clear, no-nonsense approach to building and operating simple radios. We discuss how beginners can get started, why you don’t need expensive equipment, and the value of hands-on experimentation.

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.

Peter’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/vk3ye
Peter’s Website: https://vk3ye.com/

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Morse Code Practice Machine from 1922

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Ozarkcon Ham Radio QRP Homebrew Contest

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Ham Radio Duo Morse Code Paddles

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I’ve finished building the signal generator for the ham radio workbench. It still needs some work.

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At the Ozarkcon 2026 QRP Ham Radio Convention, we had a group kit build. The circuit was a Morse code practice oscillator.

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I need to test the inductance of the toroids before placing them in the scratch build signal generator.

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Neville Marr, ZL2BNE, is a New Zealand amateur radio operator known for turning homebrew radio into something approachable and practical. He’s designed and shared projects like a 40-meter SDR receiver kit and regularly operates using self-built SDR transceivers, including the T41 platform. Along the way, he’s supported wider ham radio initiatives such as Reverse Beacon Network stations, and today he helps inspire others to get started building and experimenting with their own gear.

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.

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In this episode of the Ham Radio Operators Roundtable, Dan (KC7MSU), Brian (W7JET), and Charlie (NJ7V) share their experiences, tips, and stories from the road and the airwaves. From tracking rare contacts across the globe to navigating hamfests and setting up stations while traveling, you’ll hear firsthand what makes this side of the hobby so exciting.

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In this video, Dan Koellen (AI6XG) shares the stories behind some of his most creative homebrew radio and electronics projects.

Dan has spent years building, modifying, and perfecting gear for ham radio, portable operations like SOTA (Summits On The Air), and experimental electronics. From modified QRP rigs and custom vacuum-tube transmitters to clever antenna transformers and portable stations, this is a look at some of his work.

Learn more about Dan’s projects on his website: https://www.ai6xg.com/
Dan’s Four Days in May Presentation: https://youtu.be/xd09y6QnFxc?si=wm9gbwUYFLoGpMT1

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.

Connect with us:
* Discord: https://discord.gg/YDeM3JeH
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf
* TikTok: @redsummitrf
* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_

Support the channel:
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* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf

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