Best Dxpeditions Podcasts (2025)

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3G1P IOTA DXPedition w/VE3LYC 2:16:04

2d ago2:16:04

2:16:04

Hello and welcome to episode 74 of The DX Mentor - details about an upcoming IOTA DXPedition. I’m Bill, AJ8B Here is our guests story as presented by Bernie, W3UR: A team composed of Cezar (VE3LYC), Felipe (XQ7IR), and Johan (PA3EXX) plans to activate Pajaros Rocks, SA-100 between August 18th and the 23rd. These rocks are located in the north of Ch…

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PJ6Y Saba: W6IZT’s Youth-Led DXpedition Plan 24:37

26d ago24:37

24:37

Gregg Marco W6IZT has participated in some of ham radio’s most well-known DXpeditions—and a few dozen vacation-style ones too. From his ridge-top shack in rural Georgia, he’s spent the last two decades blending deep technical chops with a passion for the hobby. But his latest venture—PJ6Y from Saba Island—isn’t just another stamp in the logbook. It…

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Episode 529 Jake Groenhof N0LX 1:05:46

4d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Jake Groenhof, N0LX, discovered amateur radio in the 1960s thanks to his uncle’s impressive home station and his father’s interest in CB radio.. Over the years, Jake turned his curiosity into a lifetime of experiments — from pedestrian-mobile DX with just 5 watts and an endfed antenna tethered to a balloon, to building saltwater antennas in PVC pip…

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Making YOTA Work: Hamvention's Ham of the Year Neil Rapp WB9VPG 37:41

4d ago37:41

37:41

Neil Rapp WB9VPG is amateur radio’s original prodigy—and one of its most effective modern mentors. At age five, Neil became the youngest person ever to earn an FCC ham license, a novelty that landed him in the National Enquirer and on the cover of international ham radio magazines. But celebrity wasn’t the point. The point was code, conversation, a…

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Are We Losing Ham Radio Spectrum? 70cm Band Under Threat 57:13

11d ago57:13

57:13

Title: Ham Radio Spectrum Defense & The End of NOAA APT Era Is amateur radio spectrum under siege? James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) tackle the controversial FCC experimental license granted to AST SpaceMobile that threatens our 70cm amateur band. This episode covers the growing concern over spectrum encroachment, what the ARRL is doing …

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K1DG’s Global Contest Story: 30 Countries and Counting 43:54

11d ago43:54

43:54

Doug Grant K1DG is a seasoned contester whose career spans six WRTCs, operations from over 30 countries, and a long-standing USA record in the CQ 160 contest. From his early days in suburban Boston, Doug’s path wound through legendary multi-op stations like W2PV and milestone efforts such as co-founding WWROF and organizing WRTC 2014. His reputatio…

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The Embroiderer Behind Ham Radio’s Coolest Gear: Bart SQ1K 18:54

12d ago18:54

18:54

Bart Bzymek SQ1K is a Polish ham radio operator who’s stitched together two worlds—DXing and design—into a life as precise as the embroidery he’s known for. He began as a shortwave listener in the 1990s and quickly climbed through Poland’s licensing system, earning his first-class ticket by mastering CW. A dedicated contester, Bart has logged serio…

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Episode 528 Alex Nersesian K6VHF 1:19:59

15d ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Alex Nersesian K6VHF is a US immigration success story. Hailing from the Republic of Georgia after the fall of the former Soviet Union, Alex credits amateur radio with finding work, career,family, and community in his new country. Now successfully living the American dream, K6VHF loves to chase DX on HF, VHF, and Microwave using FT-8, SSB, and CW a…

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Episode 73 - DXPeditionto the British Virgin Islands 1:00:57

16d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Hello and welcome to episode 73 of The DX Mentor - details about the upcoming VP2V DXPedition to the British Virgin Islands by our guests. I’m Bill, AJ8B Here is our guests story as presented by Bernie, W3UR: August 8-11: VP2V, British Virgin Islands - Brothers KK4LWR, Andy Milluzzi, and KD8RTT, Tony Milluzzi, are going on their first DXpedition Au…

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Inside the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation: Tim Duffy K3LR 28:34

18d ago28:34

28:34

Tim Duffy K3LR is a powerhouse in the contesting world—CEO of DX Engineering, founder of Contest University, host of the formidable K3LR station—but here, he joins us as the chairman of the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (WWROF), the engine behind some of competitive ham radio’s best infrastructure and largest radiosport contests. If you’ve …

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Tom Georgens 8P5A: Inside the Mind of a Ham Radio CEO 43:34

20d ago43:34

43:34

Tom Georgens W2SC, also known as 8P5A, has a wall of plaques that reflect not just his victories—but the decades of discipline, grit, and quiet precision behind them. While running a Fortune 500 company, he built a formidable contest station in Barbados, troubleshooting in the tropical heat and chasing perfection from one contest season to the next…

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Special Episode: 30 Years in Ham Radio with Ray Novak N9JA 1:23:52

21d ago1:23:52

1:23:52

We have a very special treat for you! In this exclusive interview recorded during EAA AirVenture, we sit down with amateur radio industry veteran Ray Novak, N9JA. Surrounded by warbirds, fighter jets, and the constant buzz of the Oshkosh Air Show, Ray offers a fascinating glimpse into his world at the intersection of aviation and amateur radio. Bro…

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The Best and Worst Radios for Field Day? W3LPL and K3RA 7:11

23d ago7:11

7:11

After our deep dive into W3AO’s record-breaking Field Day operations, we came back with one simple question for Frank W3LPL and Rol K3RA: What radios actually get the job done—and which ones are banned—at Field Day? Their answers might surprise you.By Kevin Thomas

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The DX Mentor - Episode 72 - ARRL DXCC 1:08:36

23d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Hello and welcome to episode 72 of The DX Mentor, all about the ARRL DXCC program. I’m Bill, AJ8B. Between the DX Mentor Facebook page, the weekly DX column in the Ohio Section Journal, the DX section of This Week in Amateur Radio podcast, and the This Week in DX weekly YouTube episodes, I have received quite a few emailsover the past months about …

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KM7W Style: A Different Kind of Field Day 16:34

24d ago16:34

16:34

Field Day means different things to different hams. For some, it’s a competition—a chance to test gear, strategy, and skill. When we spoke with the W3AO team about their 28-year run of record-breaking efforts, we celebrated that spirit. But Field Day can also look like this: lawn chairs in a field, lawn mowing, antenna builds, and a loose pact that…

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Contest Crew Confessional: What Really Happened in IARU 20:52

28d ago20:52

20:52

The Contest Crew is back—Randy K5ZD, Dan N6MJ, Chris KL9A, and Bill W9KKN—fresh off the IARU HF World Championship. From broken antennas and overheated shacks to surprise guest ops and last-minute tech rescues, this episode captures the contest highs, lows, and hard-won wisdom only this crew can deliver. Dan N6MJ’s operation from the legendary N2QV…

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Episode 71 - All About Confirming the QSO 1:20:16

29d ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Hello and welcome to episode 71 of The DX Mentor, I’m Bill, AJ8B. Between the DX Mentor Facebook page, the weekly DX column in the Ohio Section Journal, the DX section of This Week in Amateur Radio podcast, and the This Week in DX weekly YouTube episodes, I have received quite a few emails over the past months about a couple of topics. One of those…

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Inside the ISTRA Contest Conference in Porec, Croatia 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

The ISTRA Contest Conference is taking place October 9–12th in Poreč, Croatia, and Braco E77DX, Mirko 9A6KX, and Dave 9A1UN are here to tell us all about it. Born from late-night conversations and a desire for deeper community, the ISTRA Contest Conference is quickly becoming Europe’s most vital gathering of contest operators. What started as a bol…

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Episode 527 Ron Demcko WA2TBQ 1:14:46

1M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Ron Demcko, WA2TBQ, found his way into electronics—and later amateur radio—thanks to the early influence of his older brother, John, KD7JR. From a young age, Ron funded his growing passion for kit building and radio experimentation by buying and reselling surplus electronic gear, a resourceful start that helped pave the way for his formal education…

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Estonia’s Quiet Contesting Force: Kris ES7A 36:20

1M ago36:20

36:20

Our Contest Crew Europe introductions continue with Kris Kass ES7GM, also known by ES7A. Kris is a third-generation Estonian ham radio operator whose story arcs from Soviet-era restrictions to modern contesting excellence. Raised in a family where CW was practically a second language—his grandfather operated behind the Iron Curtain as UR2GT (during…

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Relentless Competitor: Dave 9A1UN Rebuilds 9A1P to Greatness 25:17

1M ago25:17

25:17

Dave Kucelin 9A1UN, also known by his contest call 9A1P, is one of the most accomplished HF contesters in Croatia and the tenacious force behind a station that’s endured devastating storms, unresolvable land disputes, and a rotating cast of club members—all while racking up thousands of QSOs. In this episode, Dave opens up about building (and rebui…

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Contest Crew Europe’s Rising Star: Sven DJ4MX 26:28

1M ago26:28

26:28

Sven Lovric DJ4MX is part of a new wave of contesters and DXpeditioners reshaping what youth, excellence, and ambition look like in ham radio today. At just 23, he’s already logged pileups from Guyana and the remote Pacific outpost of the Marshall Islands. Whether operating as 8R7X or V73WW, Sven thrives in the thick of it—chasing signals from the …

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Episode 526 Bob Pantazes W2ARP 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

Bob Pantazes, W2ARP, discovered amateur radio in high school but only became licensed at age 40. A career in electronics shaped his hands-on approach to amateur radio. With 296 DXCC entities, Bob is active in contesting, POTA - Parks on the Air, and antenna building. He advocates FT8 access for Technicians on HF to attract younger hams and grow our…

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Field Day Disappointment? Why We Think ARRL Needs to Evolve (+ FTX1 Final Update) 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

What happens when the "Super Bowl of Amateur Radio" meets poor band conditions? The Everyday Ham team breaks down their 2025 ARRL Field Day experience with honest reflection about what worked, what didn't, and why it still matters. Despite challenging propagation that made 20 meters nearly useless, our South Lyon Area Amateur Radio Club (SLAARC) fi…

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Building One of Europe’s Top Contest Stations: Mike SJ2W 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

Mike Larsmark SJ2W is one of Europe’s premier contest station builders—an operator who pairs deep technical skill with long-term investment and a clear vision for finding a competitive edge from the far northern Swedish countryside. Licensed at 15, Larsmark jumped into contesting early and never looked back. He credits Contest Crew member Randy Tho…

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Contest Crew EUROPE Debuts! 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Braco E77DX is the driving force behind the first-ever Contest Crew: Europe Edition—a project built on the momentum and format created by the original Contest Crew: Randy K5ZD, Dan N6MJ, Chris KL9A, Bill W9KKN, and Dr. Scott Wright K0MD. Together, they set the tone for what this series became: smart, unscripted, and genuinely fun. Their candid, str…

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IARU HF World Championship: Contest Crew Gets Ready 20:19

2M ago20:19

20:19

In this episode, the Contest Crew—Randy K5ZD, Dan N6MJ, and Bill W9KKN—turns their attention to the IARU HF World Championship, a 24-hour sprint that’s more than just a summertime curiosity. It’s a deceptively technical contest: the rules are simple, but the path to a top score is anything but. As Randy lays out the structure and quirks—zones, head…

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The DX Mentor - Episode 70 - NY0V 2:10:56

2M ago2:10:56

2:10:56

This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #Hamradio Hello and welcome to episode 70 of The DX Mentor –a discussion with Tom, NY0V. I’m Bill, AJ8B. If this is the firs…

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Q5 June 2025 Update 3:04

2M ago3:04

3:04

By Kevin Thomas

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POTA Legend in the Making: Les KI5GTR on Activating, Contesting, and Going All-In 21:59

2M ago21:59

21:59

Les Chalfant KI5GTR is the kind of operator who reminds us what Parks on the Air is all about. From zero to full-throttle in just a few years, Les has activated all 286 parks in Arkansas, is closing in on 700 unique park activations overall, and still found time to earn a serious contest plaque from his home QTH—Rookie Overlay #1 in the U.S. for th…

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ARRL Field Day 2025: Contest Crew Makes Plans 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

ARRL Field Day is here—and whether you’re running 100 watts on a hilltop with a friend, part of a multi-operator 6A club effort, or setting up a 1B in your backyard, it’s one of the most beloved events in ham radio. In the latest Contest Crew episode, Randy Thompson K5ZD, Daniel Craig N6MJ, Christopher Hurlbut KL9A, and Bill Fehring W9KKN share the…

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10,000 QSOs in 48 Hours: Jeff N5TJ’s CQWW SSB Record 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

Jeff Steinman N5TJ is one of amateur radio’s most accomplished contesters—a four-time WRTC medalist and the current holder of the all-time CQWW SSB world record, set from EA8BH in 1999. His contesting journey began with responding to a classified ad in QST by Lou K4VX that led to mentorship, a teenage single-op debut, and more than 50 return visits…

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Why World Wide Award Might Be Ham Radio’s Best New Event 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Randy Thompson K5ZD is a world-class contester, but in this episode, he turns his attention to one of the fastest-growing events in ham radio: the World Wide Award (WWA). With the July Sprint just days away, Randy explains how WWA evolved from a WRTC beta test into a global scavenger hunt for activators and chasers—not a contest, but just as thrill…

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Germany’s Contest Machine: Manfred DJ5MW 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Manfred Wolf DJ5MW is one of Europe’s most consistent and respected contesters—earning five WRTC qualifications and podium finishes in 2014, 2018 and 2023. Based in Germany’s scenic “three countries corner,” he operates from a former ski jump tower outfitted with a modest but highly effective antenna setup. In this wide-ranging conversation, we tra…

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Episode 68 - VU2RS 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #HamradioWelcome to episode 68 of The DX Mentor –All About DX. Thank you for joining us..I’m Bill, AJ8B. If this is the firs…

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Saving Ham Radio: Kay K6KJN and the DLARC 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Kay Savetz K6KJN is saving ham radio—sort of. Not by answering the big question of how we build the future, but by preserving the proof that it all ever happened—and why it mattered, and still does. As curator of the Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications (DLARC), Kay has quietly assembled the most ambitious archive in the hobby’s histor…

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Why POTA Activators Love This Logger: Sebastian KI2D 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Sebastian Delmont KI2D is the creator of PoLo—the open-source portable logger from Ham2K that’s become a favorite among Parks on the Air activators. What began as a side project to streamline his own field operations has grown into a widely adopted logging tool for portable ops. With a clean interface, fast logging, and offline capability, PoLo cap…

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Q5 Contest Crew Inbox: You Asked, They Answered 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

Randy K5ZD, Chris KL9A, and Bill W9KKN are… answering your questions in this special Contest Crew Inbox edition. From the top: Yes, Randy’s new Ohio station is coming along. Listeners wanted an update—and he delivered, sharing the goals behind his build (spoiler: he claims he's not chasing top-five scores—we’re not so sure) and the practical decisi…

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The Contesting Mind of Helmut Mueller DF7EE 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

Helmut Mueller DF7EE is a contest category tactician with a past passion for portable ops—and another of ham radio’s great storytellers. Operating from Germany and often Madeira Island (CT3 has been getting a lot of airtime lately!), Helmut has earned top scores in major contests—not by outgunning the high-power field, but by strategically selectin…

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What Really Happened at D4DX? Braco E77DX’s WPX CW Recap 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

Braco E77DX is a man who doesn’t flinch— not at a chaotic pileup, not in a storm, and certainly not when a contest weekend kicks off with him climbing towers solo on a cloud-shrouded Cape Verde mountaintop. In this episode, he walks us through the behind-the-scenes grind of his (unofficial) second-place finish in the 2025 CQ WPX CW Single Op High P…

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FTX1 Reality Check: Our Honest Review + SteppIR Exit 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

The long-awaited Yaesu FTX1 Optima has finally arrived in ham shacks across America, but does it live up to the hype? We've spent days testing Yaesu's latest flagship and share our unfiltered experiences that left us reaching for our trusty FT-891s instead. From PTT issues that drop mid-transmission to strange menu bugs and disappointing receiver p…

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The Report That Makes You a Better Ham Radio Contester: Log Checking 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

By Kevin Thomas

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Episode 67 - KF8KI & QRZ.com 1:45:27

3M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #Hamradio Our guest today is Steve, KF8KI. We normally start with a recap of the Ham radio journey for our guest, but he is …

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Inside the CQ9A (KL9A) WPX CW Win: Q5 Contest Crew 26:26

3M ago26:26

26:26

Chris KL9A is back—and so is the Contest Crew. After a short break for Dayton, the full squad—Bill W9KKN, Dan N6MJ, Randy K5ZD, and the man of the hour, Chris KL9A—returns with jabs, laughs, and real-world tips. This episode digs into Chris’s thrilling victory from Madeira Island (CQ9A) in the Single Op High Power category at CQ WPX CW 2025, with d…

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Hamvention 2025 Breakdown: What We Saw, What We Loved 51:03

3M ago51:03

51:03

The Dayton Hamvention 2025 delivered on every front as we explored Xenia's grounds with our South Lion Area Amateur Radio Club members in their distinctive yellow shirts. This year's highlights included the Kenwood TH-D750 triple-band mobile with its built-in D-STAR hotspot and accessibility features, Flex Radio's impressive Aurora series with inte…

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The DX Mentor - Episode 69 - WB2REM 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Hello and welcome to episode 69 of The DX Mentor – A discussion with Jim, WB2REM. Thank you for joining us. I’m Bill, AJ8B. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified of a new podcast!   Another way …

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Episode 525 Jack Prindle AB4WS 1:20:48

3M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

In the QSO Today podcast episode #525, host Eric Guth interviews Jack Prindle, a former law enforcement officer and amateur radio enthusiast, who shares his unique journey from his early electronics background in Kentucky to his distinguished police career, ultimately specializing in computer forensics. Jack, who obtained his amateur radio license …

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Is the Yaesu FTX1 a True Game Changer? Plus Dayton Hamvention 2025 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Is the Yaesu FTX-1F a True Game Changer? Plus Dayton Hamvention 2025 Yaesu has shaken the amateur radio world with the release of their new FTX-1F series, particularly the Optima model with its revolutionary modular design. We explore the groundbreaking features that have hams reaching for their wallets—from the detachable QRP head unit that can op…

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Inside ARDC: Bdale Garbee KB0G on Funding the Future of Ham Radio 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

Bdale Garbee KB0G is the President of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), the private foundation quietly reshaping the future of ham radio. With deep roots in the early internet and the historic allocation of 44Net, ARDC today manages a $100M+ endowment, granting millions each year to fund innovation, education, and community growth. In th…

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Episode 66 - KB6NU 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #Hamradio Resources mentioned include: Links to all books and articles on web page KB6NU Blog https://www.kb6nu.com/ KE9D bl…

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