Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode we gather around the workbench to talk about what we’re currently building, experimenting with, and learning in our ham radio shacks. Then we announce something new: **group homebrew scratch-build projects** that we’ll be working on together over the coming episodes. If you enjoy building your own ham radio gear, experimenting with electronics, and learning by doing, we invite you to build along with us.
*New Group Build - Signal Generator: tinyurl.com/y3pfaz2j
*SolderSmke Podcast Discord Invite (Expires 20Mar26): discord.gg/tHt7URmF
Charlie's Workbench Mentions
*Ozarkon 2026 Wacky Key: ozarkcon.com/wackyKey/index.php
*Quansheng Morse Code Mod: youtu.be/zi35aTjEppQ?si=wJqzy5XxFdxoCvbK
*Ham Radio Duo Tools: hamradioduo.com/tools
*VE2ZDX Searchable YouTube QSOs: ve2zdx.com/toolkit/youtube/videos/ALL?callsign=NJ7V
*Adams Channel: youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio
*Adam's Store: k6ark.com
Tobias's Tools:
*Knipex 15 11 120 enamel wire strippers (digikey 2172-1511120-ND)
*Knipex 1/64" blades for the above (digikey 2172-1519005-ND)
*Tsunoda KBN-150 flush cut with grip for tightening cable ties (tinyurl.com/4uhcjf6x)
*LC Meter tinyurl.com/mvyxe9z7
Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.
Connect with us:
* Discord: discord.gg/YDeM3JeH
* YouTube: youtube.com/c/redsummitrf
* TikTok: @redsummitrf
* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_
Support the channel:
* Buy us a Coke: buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF
* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf
#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA #HomebrewRadio #AmateurRadio #HamRadioProjects #ElectronicsWorkbench
In this episode we gather around the workbench to talk about what we’re currently building, experimenting with, and learning in our ham radio shacks. Then we announce something new: **group homebrew scratch-build projects** that we’ll be working on together over the coming episodes. If you enjoy building your own ham radio gear, experimenting with electronics, and learning by doing, we invite you to build along with us.
*New Group Build - Signal Generator: tinyurl.com/y3pfaz2j
*SolderSmke Podcast Discord Invite (Expires 20Mar26): discord.gg/tHt7URmF
Charlie's Workbench Mentions
*Ozarkon 2026 Wacky Key: ozarkcon.com/wackyKey/index.php
*Quansheng Morse Code Mod: youtu.be/zi35aTjEppQ?si=wJqzy5XxFdxoCvbK
*Ham Radio Duo Tools: hamradioduo.com/tools
*VE2ZDX Searchable YouTube QSOs: ve2zdx.com/toolkit/youtube/videos/ALL?callsign=NJ7V
*Adams Channel: youtube.com/c/K6ARKPortableRadio
*Adam's Store: k6ark.com
Tobias's Tools:
*Knipex 15 11 120 enamel wire strippers (digikey 2172-1511120-ND)
*Knipex 1/64" blades for the above (digikey 2172-1519005-ND)
*Tsunoda KBN-150 flush cut with grip for tightening cable ties (tinyurl.com/4uhcjf6x)
*LC Meter tinyurl.com/mvyxe9z7
Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.
Connect with us:
* Discord: discord.gg/YDeM3JeH
* YouTube: youtube.com/c/redsummitrf
* TikTok: @redsummitrf
* X (formerly Twitter): @NJ7V_
Support the channel:
* Buy us a Coke: buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF
* Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf
#apdz #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #QRP #Workbench #Electronics #POTA #HomebrewRadio #AmateurRadio #HamRadioProjects #ElectronicsWorkbench
