Ria’s Ham Shack

Ham radio's scientific endeavors

This week we discuss the science that's possible with ham radio including the solar eclipse.

School radio clubs

This week I talk about school radio clubs and how to make them successful. The show is heard every Sunday 9PM CT/10PM ET on WRMI Legends 5050kHz.

Emergency communications - the how and why

Air date - 17 Mar 2024. This week I talk about the emergency communications role of amateur radio in the USA. 

Bob Heil, Bill Hudzik and ham radio lingo

This week's show has a tribute to Bob Heil, K9EID and Bill Hudzik, W2UDT. I also talk about the lingo and why you should and shouldn't use it. The show airs every Sunday at 10PM ET on WRMI Legends 5050kHz. 

Exploring FT8 and Indian Echolink nets

This week I talk about FT8 and also about a couple of nets on Echolink that are popular in India but also has operators worldwide joining in. The show airs every Sunday at 9PM ET/1400 UTC on WRMI 5050 kHz or streaming on WRMILegends.com. You can also catch the show from your Alexa device. Just say, "Alexa, play WRMI Legends." 

Kenwood is back! And I have one. Tips for handheld radios.

This week I talk about the Kenwood TH-D75. Special thanks to Main Trading Company for getting the radio shipped so quickly! Visit them at mtcradio.com. 

Cybersecurity and ham radio

How do you protect your ham radio hobby, computers and related equipment from cyberattacks? I'll tell you how! Original air date: January 28, 2024. The show airs every Sunday 10PM ET on WRMI Legends, 5050kHz.

Going mobile

This week I talk about mobile setups and mobile operation. Original air date, January 14, 2024.

All about DXing (and the ARRL Board is at it again!)

This week we talk briefly about the ARRL issues regarding the new code of conduct and also talk about how to start out as a DXer.

So, how was 2023 for you?

This week Ria looks back at 2023 and ahead to 2024.