On the Air

On the Air


Latest Episodes

Programming Your Handheld
December 11, 2025

Karin Thompson, KD4DXX, of RT Systems, joins the podcast to talk about how to approach the crucial task of programming your handheld

Preparedness Takes Practice
November 13, 2025

Jessica Crotty, CEO of C. Crane, a northern California company known for designing and supporting quality radios and communication products, visits the podcast

All About the EOC
October 09, 2025

Josh takes us through more Emergency Operations Center functions, as well as what hams need to know before they walk into one.

Get Inspired for Contest Season
September 11, 2025

The podcast welcomes Violetta Latham, KN2P, a young contester who has had the opportunity to operate at some big, famous contest stations such as K3LR, PJ2T, and W3LPL

Getting in on the POTA Fun
August 14, 2025

Portable operating in the Parks On the Air (POTA) program is one of the most popular ham radio activities these days

Your Ham Radio Everyday Carry
July 10, 2025

Everybody's talking about everyday carry, or EDC

Field Day Options for the New Ham
June 12, 2025

With ARRL Field Day weekend just a little more than two weeks away...

Simple HF Antennas for Field Day
May 08, 2025

ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast

Learn APRS at the April On the Air Live Session
April 10, 2025

This month, ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast to update us on ARRL’s new monthly livestream, On the Air Live

A VHF/UHF Antenna Menagerie
March 13, 2025

There are a variety of antennas that a ham can use on the VHF and UHF bands, from simple whips, all the way up to directional beams.