Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations
Welcome to the Everyday Ham Podcast, where three friends dive into the world of amateur (ham) radio with a casual, lighthearted twist. (Visit www.everydayham.com)
From discussing what we're working on, current events, and lessons learned to sharing our gripes and off-topic banter, we bring a mix of fun, relatable conversations and radio expertise.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or new to the hobby, join us for engaging chats that celebrate the quirks, challenges, and joys of being on the air.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations
Latest Episodes
Do You Really Need a New Radio? Honest Ham Radio Upgrade Advice
Do you really need that new radio? In Episode 14, James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) get honest about the pressure to upgrade ham radio gear and share what they’ve learned from their own buying mistakes.We begin with a moment o...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 14
•
50:45
How to Learn CW in 2026: Two Paths to Morse Code Success
Five watts, a tiny coil antenna on a travel tripod, and a camera-bag station that reaches across states—CW isn't a relic, it's a practical advantage. In this episode, we invited Terry W8TMB to walk us through how he learned Morse code without d...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 13
•
59:28
2026 Ham Radio Predictions: New Rigs, Community & What's Next
What does 2026 have in store for ham radio? A year into the podcast, James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) turn up the dial with a forward look at the hobby's near future — grounded in real gear, real operating, and real community.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
50:53
Can You Put Up An Antenna? The HOA Bill Fight & IC-7300 Mark II
A thousand subscribers may be a milestone, but the real win is what it represents: a growing community of hams trading ideas, trying new modes, and pushing for the right to put real antennas on real roofs. We open with momentum—POTA activations...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
46:28
How Frustration Built the Best Portable Logger: Sebastián KI2D & Ham2K PoLo
A better logger doesn't just record contacts—it changes how you operate. We sit down with Sebastián KI2D, creator of Ham2K PoLo, to explore how mobile-first design, tiny UX details, and relentless iteration make portable operating smoother, fas...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
1:17:44