Cliff's Notes on Amateur Radio | HAM - GMRS - And More!

Cliff's Notes on Amateur Radio | HAM - GMRS - And More!

Hosted by: Cliff Ravenscraft

Cliff's Notes on Amateur Radio is your go-to source for all things amateur radio, hosted by Cliff Ravenscraft, a passionate communicator with a rich history in early digital telephony, internet communications, and...

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012 - The Untold Story of ICOM’s Rise and Lido Radio’s Beginnings with Jim Newcomb

In this episode of Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio, I sit down with Jim Newcomb, the founder of Lido Radio Products, to explore his incredible journey through the world of Amateur Radio and entrepreneurship. From his...
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011 - HF & POTA Gear Haul 2024 - Part 2

In this episode, I continue sharing my initial amateur radio gear purchases after selling my 1974 Classic Volkswagen Beetle, which provided me with a $9,000 budget for the hobby. Radio Purchases ICOM 7300 - For Home...
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010 - HF & POTA Gear Haul 2024 - Part 1

In this episode, I share my Amateur Radio journey over the past three and a half weeks since my first Parks On The Air activation in episode 9. I share why I've been "radio silent" when it comes to new podcast...
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009 - My First Parks On The Air (POTA) Park Activation

I'm deeply grateful for the incredible gift Mark Volstad (AI4BJ) gave me today. Mark reached out midweek, offering to assist with my first official POTA Park Activation using his own gear. This episode captures the...
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008 - Unlocking the World of HF - A Tale of Generosity, Setups, and Connection

My First Solo Adventures with HF Radio In this episode, I share my first solo adventures with HF radio, with the help of many different people who have made that possible for me. Selling the Volkswagen Beetle In the...
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007 A Burning Desire for HF: How POTA and Passion Drove Me to Get My General License

In this episode, I share the story of my recent journey toward earning my General HAM Radio License and how my experience in the Parks on the Air (POTA) program motivated me to fully commit to passing the exam. You'll...
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006 - Reconnecting Others to their Love of Amateur Radio and My First Adventures into Digital Voice

In this episode, I share how this podcast has had the unexpected benefit of reconnecting others who had previously been active in amateur radio but had lost their passion for it over time. In fact, this episode was...
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005 - The Vanity Call Sign Trap: From Buyer's Remorse to Embracing My Call Sign: A Ham Radio Journey

 In this episode of Cliff's Notes on amateur radio, I share the story of my immediate buyer's remorse after receiving my assigned call sign. It all began on August 21, 2024, the day I received my amateur radio...
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004 - How To Get A 100% On Your Technician Amateur Radio Exam With Less Than 10 Hours of Study

Are you ready to get your Technician Amateur Radio License? In the United States, the Technician license exam consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of 423. To pass, you need to score 74% or higher—that's 26...
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003 - Digital Radio Options | A Conversation with Deacon Bradley (N5JOV)

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Deacon Bradley (N5JOV), a friend who has had his amateur radio license since 2020. Deacon shares his journey into amateur radio and why he chose the Yaesu FT-60 as his first...
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002 - Why Radio? Why Now? How GMRS & Cheap Baofeng Radios Inspired Me To Finally Get My HAM License

In this episode, I share my unique journey of how I finally got serious about getting my amateur radio technician license. I've always been interested in radio, from my childhood experiences with Mr. Microphone and CB...
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001 - An Introduction To The Host of This Podcast

Hi! My name is Cliff Ravenscraft and in this introductory episode, I share my background and journey that has led me to amateur radio. Some key points: - I've had a lifelong fascination with radio and communication...
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