by N2LEE
Welcome to Ham Radio Gizmos! We're here to educate and entertain amateur radio enthusiasts, whether you're just starting out, or have been at it for years. Ham radio is packed with fascinating, untold stories—from the pioneering innovators who laid the groundwork to the cutting-edge tech that keeps us connected today. We love diving into these stories and sharing them with curious minds like yours. If you know of an interesting story we should be covering, please reach out and let us know.
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April 7, 2026
<p>Winter Field Day 2026 nearly killed my brother. This is what happens when amateur radio meets sub-zero temperatures, frozen equipment, and one operator who refused to wear a coat.🛒 HAM RADIO MERCH: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXZTOUlobUJyY0piLVNiZ01OZ0Y5Z0s4MmJZQXxBQ3Jtc0ttT3BVRkNtS3phTnBQaVdoWlNmWjBaeUJmQmFTVEl3LVMwYnVFVERVZS15MmtDUjJoc3MtWWNRbHFSLVZ4aUlnRzNNTGhzQjR5RTNvRFNSczVYZTctN2QwanVjQnRtU1N0TExKT01YNEJSYWJVRnQwTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.hamradiogizmos.com%2F&v=PTdujr5P9cc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://store.hamradiogizmos.com</a>Get our "I sneeze harder than 5 watts" shirt, Winter Field Day survival gear, anGus survived Winter Field Day with frostbite, a failed diesel generator, and lessons every ham radio operator needs to know before attempting cold weather field operations. Whether you're preparing for ARRL Winter Field Day, planning your first portable activation, or just getting your ham radio license, this episode covers emergency communications, QRP operating, and what NOT to do in extreme weather.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:</p><ul><li>Winter Field Day disaster story: frostbite, equipment failures & survival tips</li><li>New Ham Q&A with Aerial: getting started, first radio recommendations, FT8 vs SSB, portable antennas for POTA</li><li>Ham Radio History: How Winter Field Day started in 2007 and became the fastest-growing amateur radio event</li><li>Emergency preparedness lessons from real cold-weather operations</li></ul><p>Perfect for:✅ New hams studying for their Technician or General license✅ Experienced operators planning Winter Field Day or POTA activations ✅ Anyone interested in emergency communications (ARES, RACES, EmComm)✅ QRP enthusiasts vs high-power operators debate📧 SEND YOUR HAM RADIO QUESTIONS: guy@hamradiogizmos.com🛒 HAM RADIO MERCH: store.hamradiogizmos.com👕 "I sneeze harder than 5 watts" shirts available now<br></p>
January 28, 2026
<p>In this episode of Guy & Gus Ham Radio Gizmos, we explore the RIGHT way to use dummy loads after Gus learns the hard way. Plus: Norwegian WWII resistance radio operators, Aerial's Q&A on power handling, and Guy's "This Week in Ham Radio History."============================ I have received a number of emails asking about what they can do to support the podcast.And I don't believe in asking for donations so I decided the best thing to do is to let Guy and Gus do this for me. I am continue to expand the line of products and use Guy and Gus to help.Customize with YOUR Name & Callsignhttps://Store.HamRadioGizmos.com============================What You'll Learn:Dummy load power ratings and why they matterSWR basics and proper impedance matchingOil-filled vs resistor-type dummy loadsHow to safely test transmitters and amplifiersAmazing WWII ham radio resistance story</p>
January 6, 2026
Gus attempts to use a guitar amp transformer in his Heathkit Warrior despite Guy's explanation of impedance ratios, leading to distinctive results and a terrified cat, while Guy discusses the origins of Q-signals.
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Welcome to Ham Radio Gizmos! We're here to educate and entertain amateur radio enthusiasts, whether you're just starting out, or have been at it for years.
Ham radio is packed with fascinating, untold stories—from the pioneering innovators who laid the groundwork to the cutting-edge tech that keeps us connected today. We love diving into these stories and sharing them with curious minds like yours. If you know of an interesting story we should be covering, please reach out and let us know.
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