Starting in the wonderful hobby of Amateur or HAM Radio can be daunting and challenging but can be very rewarding. Every week I look at a different aspect of the hobby, how you might fit in and get the very best from the 1000 hobbies that Amateur Radio represents. Note that this podcast started in 2011 as "<a href="http://podcasts.itmaze.com.au/f-call/">What use is an F-call?</a>".
Foundations of Amateur Radio
Claim This Podcastby Onno (VK6FLAB)
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Starting in the wonderful hobby of Amateur or HAM Radio can be daunting and challenging but can be very rewarding. Every week I look at a different aspect of the hobby, how you might fit in and get the very best from the 1000 hobbies that Amateur Radio represents. Note that this podcast started in 2011 as "<a href="http://podcasts.itmaze.com.au/f-call/">What use is an F-call?</a>".
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Recent Episodes
July 18, 2026
The power of patience and pacing
Host Onno VK6FLAB explores how patience and pacing prevent burnout in amateur radio, emphasizing the journey over the destination.
July 11, 2026
The things you hear when you least expect it.
Onno VK6FLAB explores how an RTL-SDR dongle and rtl_433 software decode unexpected signals from everyday devices, revealing the vast world of ISM bands.
July 4, 2026
What does expertise look like?
Host Onno VK6FLAB interviews Keith W6KME about advanced amateur radio station setup techniques and the nature of expertise.
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