This week's show has a tribute to Bob Heil, K9EID and Bill Hudzik, W2UDT. I also talk about the lingo and why you should and shouldn't use it. The show airs every Sunday at 10PM ET on WRMI Legends 5050kHz.

Exploring FT8 and Indian Echolink nets

Feb 19th, 2024 59m 58s

This week I talk about FT8 and also about a couple of nets on Echolink that are popular in India but also has operators worldwide joining in. The show airs every Sunday at 9PM ET/1400 UTC on WRMI 5050 kHz or streaming on WRMILegends.com. You ca

Kenwood is back! And I have one. Tips for handheld radios.

Feb 7th, 2024 59m 58s

This week I talk about the Kenwood TH-D75. Special thanks to Main Trading Company for getting the radio shipped so quickly! Visit them at mtcradio.com.

Cybersecurity and ham radio

Jan 30th, 2024 59m 58s

How do you protect your ham radio hobby, computers and related equipment from cyberattacks? I'll tell you how! Original air date: January 28, 2024. The show airs every Sunday 10PM ET on WRMI Legends, 5050kHz.

Going mobile

Jan 30th, 2024 59m 58s

This week I talk about mobile setups and mobile operation. Original air date, January 14, 2024.

All about DXing (and the ARRL Board is at it again!)

Jan 8th, 2024 59m 58s

This week we talk briefly about the ARRL issues regarding the new code of conduct and also talk about how to start out as a DXer.

So, how was 2023 for you?

Dec 31st, 2023 59m 58s

This week Ria looks back at 2023 and ahead to 2024.

Merry Christmas! Here’s how to work that new radio!

Dec 25th, 2023 59m 58s

So you got a new radio for Christmas? Great! Here's how to make the most of it.

Droning on

Dec 18th, 2023 59m 58s

This week we talk about Drones. New time and day on WRMI legends.

A Trini Thanksgiving

Nov 24th, 2023 59m 58s

I am in Trinidad this week. I'll tell you what I'm thankful for and what ham radio is like here.

When you thought you knew everything about dipoles...

Nov 12th, 2023 1h

Air date - November 9, 2023. When you thought you knew everything about dipoles... along comes Ria to set the record straight. The show airs on WRMI Legends every Thursday at 9PM ET with replays at 2PM ET on Fridays on WRMILegends.com

Why YOU should be on an ARDC committee!

Oct 29th, 2023 59m 58s

ARDC is looking for a few good people to be on our committees. Here I explain why you should do this, and how you can make it happen. The show airs weekly on WRMI Legends 5050kHz at 9PM ET on Thursdays.

Power supplies and batteries - Ria’s Ham Shack

Oct 22nd, 2023 59m 58s

This week I talk about the kinds of power supplies that you can use with your radios. The show is heard every thursday night 9PM ET/0100 UTC (Friday) on WRMI Legends 5050 with replays on Thursdays at 1PM CT/2PM ET on WRMILegends.com

Travel with ham radios - part 2 - navigating theTSA and customs

Oct 20th, 2023 59m 58s

This week I talk about traveling with your radio and getting your equipment safely past the TSA and customs. The show is heard every thursday night 9PM ET/0100 UTC (Friday) on WRMI Legends 5050 with replays on Thursdays at 1PM CT/2PM ET on WRMI

Travel with ham radios - part 1 - getting a license

Sep 29th, 2023 59m 58s

Air date 28-Sep-2023This week I talk about getting licensed in other countries and operating overseas. The show is heard every thursday night 9PM ET/0100 UTC (Friday) on WRMI Legends 5050 with replays on Thursdays at 1PM CT/2PM ET on WRMILegen

Can you listen to radio without a radio? Yes you can.

Sep 29th, 2023 59m 58s

This week I talk about how to listen to and transmit radio without having an actual radio. The show is heard every thursday night 9PM ET/0100 UTC (Friday) on WRMI Legends 5050 with replays on Thursdays at 1PM CT/2PM ET on WRMILegends.com

Let’s learn about SSB

Sep 29th, 2023 59m 58s

In this episode Ria talks about SSB - Single Side Band modulation. The show is heard every thursday night 9PM ET/0100 UTC (Friday) on WRMI Legends 5050 with replays on Thursdays at 1PM CT/2PM ET on WRMILegends.com

Let’s make more learning content

Sep 9th, 2023 59m 58s

OAD September 7, 2023This week I talk about where the ARRL wants a monopoly on learning. I explain why this is bad and why we should create more learning content. The show is heard every Thursday 9PM ET on WRMI 5050 with replays at 2PM ET on W

I went to Japan! All about my trip to JARL ham fair.

Aug 28th, 2023 59m 58s

I went to Japan! All about my trip to JARL ham fair. The show airs every Thursday 9PM ET/0100 UTC on 5050 shortwave, with replays 2PM ET/1800 UTC streaming on WRMILegends.com

Nobody’s running in ARRL elections? Hawaii Wildfires, HF trading and more

Aug 28th, 2023 1h

Why isn't anyone running for ARRL Board? Update about the Hawaii fires, High Frequency trading on High Frequencies and more. The show airs every Thursday 9PM ET/0100 UTC on 5050 shortwave, with replays 2PM ET/1800 UTC streaming on WRMILegends.c

Analysis of the July 2023 ARRL Board meeting

Aug 28th, 2023 1h

Original Air Date August 10, 2023Analysis of the July 2023 ARRL Board meeting.The show airs every Thursday 9PM ET/0100 UTC on 5050 shortwave, with replays 2PM ET/1800 UTC streaming on WRMILegends.com

What I think about the ARRL’s dues increase, new amateur radio rules in Ukraine and more!

Jul 28th, 2023 1h

Original air date - July 27, 2023We talk about the ARRL dues increase! Can you afford $84 per year? Will you drop your membership? Will you hang on and support the League? We talk all about it. We also talk about updates about amateur license