Live Free and Ham Podcast

About Live Free and Ham Podcast

Welcome to Live Free and Ham Podcast; we are your bi-weekly podcast covering all things ham radio in New Hampshire, New England, and beyond. Be sure to check out our website at livefreeandham.com (https://livefreeandham.com/) and our social pages on Instagram (https://instagram.com/livefreeandham) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309). If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast) or become a Patreon supporter. ************************************ Support the show: Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfh (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfh)podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHam (https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHam)Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ (https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/) Leave the hosts a voicemail: Call and leave us a voicemail with comments or questions, or tell us how to do our jobs! 978.233.1142 Affiliate: Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10. Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ (https://www.relianceantennas.com/) CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM Halibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM YouTube Channel: Live Free and Ham - @livefreeandham Eric (N1JUR) - @N1JUR Paul (N1OG) - @NovemberOneOscarGrouch Todd (W1STJ) - @W1STJ Swag/Shows/Updates: https://livefreeandham.com (https://livefreeandham.com) Join our discord: https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs (https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs) If you would also like to learn more about the hosts: Todd (W1STJ) - https://w1stj.com (https://w1stj.com) Eric (N1JUR) - https://n1jur.com (https://n1jur.com) Paul (N1OG) - https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG (https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG) Ryan (W1SNH) - https://w1snh.com (https://w1snh.com) #livefreeandham #N1OG #N1JUR #W1STJ #NHPodcast #HamRadioPodcast #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamRadioPodcast #AmatuerRadioPodcast

Publisher

Live Free and Ham Pod

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2023

Latest episode

11 May 2026

Latest episodes

142 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 May 2026

   When Ham Radio, Real Life, and Podcast Chaos Collide

   Live Free and Ham is changing things up… but don’t panic, nobody threw the radio in the dumpster. Yet.In this episode, Eric N1JUR, Paul N1OG, and Todd W1STJ sit down for a real update on the future of the show. Todd shares why he’ll be taking a bit of a pause from regular episodes while life, work, family, baseball, and everything else pile up like a badly packed go-box. The crew also talks about shifting Live Free and Ham from a weekly schedule to every other week for the summer so the show stays fun, sustainable, and actually worth listening to.Because let’s be honest: forcing content just to keep a schedule is how you end up with bad audio, dead batteries, three confused hams, and a podcast episode that becomes a hostage situation.We also dig into the latest community updates, including Winlink messages, listener voicemails, the 5-2 Simplex Challenge, POTA Academy, NEAR-Fest chaos, technician license questions, ham radio wins, and the usual amount of technology fighting back.This one is part announcement, part community check-in, part therapy session, and part reminder that ham radio is supposed to be fun.If you’ve been following Live Free and Ham for a while, this is an episode you’ll want to catch. The show is evolving, the community is still going strong, and yes… the wheels are still mostly attached.Join the conversation, leave us a voicemail, hop into the Discord, and let us know what you want to hear in future episodes.************************************Support the show:Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast (https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ (https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/)************* Feedback and Questions! You can always leave us feedback on our voicemail line at 978-233-1142Affiliate:Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ (https://www.relianceantennas.com/) CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAMHalibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ (https://electronics.halibut.com/) of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM YouTube Channel:Live Free and Ham - @livefreeandhamEric (N1JUR) - @N1JUR Paul (N1OG) - @NovemberOneOscarGrouch Todd (W1STJ) - @W1STJ Swag/Shows/Updates:https://livefreeandham.com (https://livefreeandham.com)Join our Discord:https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs (https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs)If you would also like to learn more about the hosts:Eric (N1JUR) - https://n1jur.com (https://n1jur.com)Paul (N1OG) - https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG (https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG)

2. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Are We Still Talking on the Air… or Just Online Now?

   Is ham radio still happening on the air… or has it moved online?Tonight on Live Free and Ham, we’re diving into one of the biggest shifts in the hobby right now—Online Communities vs RF Communities.Discord is active. YouTube chats are packed. Facebook groups never sleep.But spin the dial… and things can feel a little quiet.So what’s really going on?Are we more connected than ever… or just connecting differently?🎙️ In This Episode We’ll Cover:Why online communities are exploding in ham radioAre repeaters and ragchews actually declining?What RF gives us that online never canWhy new hams may feel more comfortable online than on-airAre we losing operating skills—or gaining new ones?Where the real ham radio community lives today💥 The Big Question:If ham radio started today… would RF still be the main way we connect?💬 Join the Conversation LIVEWe want to hear from you:👉 Do you spend more time on RF or online?👉 When was your last real ragchew?👉 Is this evolution… or a problem?Drop it in chat and be part of the show.************************************Support the show:Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast (https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ (https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/)************* Feedback and Questions! You can always leave us feedback on our voicemail line at 978-233-1142Affiliate:Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ (https://www.relianceantennas.com/) CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAMHalibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ (https://electronics.halibut.com/) of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM YouTube Channel:Live Free and Ham - @livefreeandhamEric (N1JUR) - @N1JUR Paul (N1OG) - @NovemberOneOscarGrouch Todd (W1STJ) - @W1STJ Swag/Shows/Updates:https://livefreeandham.com (https://livefreeandham.com)Join our Discord:https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs (https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs)If you would also like to learn more about the hosts:Todd (W1STJ) - https://w1stj.com (https://w1stj.com)Eric (N1JUR) - https://n1jur.com (https://n1jur.com)Paul (N1OG) - https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG (https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG)

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Airborne Activations & Daily Grind: How Far Is Too Far in POTA?

   What happens when Parks on the Air turns from a hobby… into a daily mission?In this episode of Live Free and Ham, Eric (N1JUR), Paul (N1OG), and Todd (W1STJ) sit down with special guest Keith (AC1RH) to talk about one of the most unique (and slightly insane) approaches to POTA we’ve seen yet—activating parks every single day.But that’s not all…We dive deep into aeronautical mobile operations, the real challenges of logging contacts while in motion (and sometimes feeling it 🤢), and what it actually takes to stay consistent in a hobby that’s supposed to be… you know… relaxing.This one goes beyond gear and contacts—it’s about mindset, discipline, and maybe just a little bit of obsession.🔥 In this episode:What aeronautical mobile really looks like in practiceThe chaos of logging while moving (and why it’s harder than it sounds)The reality behind daily POTA activationsWhen consistency becomes commitment… or addictionTips, lessons learned, and a few “don’t try this while driving” moments************************************Support the show:Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast (https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ (https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/)************* Feedback and Questions! You can always leave us feedback on our voicemail line at 978-233-1142Affiliate:Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ (https://www.relianceantennas.com/) CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAMHalibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ (https://electronics.halibut.com/) of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM YouTube Channel:Live Free and Ham - @livefreeandhamEric (N1JUR) - @N1JUR Paul (N1OG) - @NovemberOneOscarGrouch Todd (W1STJ) - @W1STJ Swag/Shows/Updates:https://livefreeandham.com (https://livefreeandham.com)Join our Discord:https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs (https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPs)If you would also like to learn more about the hosts:Todd (W1STJ) - https://w1stj.com (https://w1stj.com)Eric (N1JUR) - https://n1jur.com (https://n1jur.com)Paul (N1OG) - https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG (https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

19,901

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

100

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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