by Aaron Castillo | Apr 27, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Electronic Echoes: Exploring the world of SWRadiogram
Hosted by Aaron Castillo
On this episode of Electronic Echoes we talk to Dr. Kim Andrew Elliott (KD9XB), former audience research analyst, for Voice of America and the Broadcasting Board of Governors, former producer of “Communications World,” and “VOA Radiogram” for the Voice of America, and current producer of Shortwave Radiogram (SWRadiogram), a weekly broadcast that transmits interesting articles, and images over the air via Shortwave Radio. Come along as we talk about what a Radiogram is exactly, the evolution of text and images over the air, and how SDRadiogram is run. Learn about what it takes to run a show on Shortwave, and some of the experiments, challenges, and successes that come along each week. You can learn more about SWRadiogram at https://swradiogram.net/.
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Aaron Castillo | Apr 14, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Electronic Echoes: Studying our Ocean in the Sky
Hosted by Aaron Castillo
In this episode of Electronic Echoes, we talk to Kristina Collins of HamSCI, about the science behind Shortwave Radio, and how citizen scientists expand our understanding every day. Kristina is a Ph.D. student at Case Western Reserve University and a member of both the Case Western Ham Club and HamSCI. She has authored various scientific papers for HamSCI, and is involved in and chaired various HamSCI projects. Come along as we talk about vast and relatively unexplored Ionosphere, its role in Shortwave Radio propagation, what factors affect it, and how HamSCI is setting up experiments, and eventually hardware that allows anybody to make their very own “Space Weather Station,” that can help us understand this vast “Ocean in the sky.” You can learn more about HamSCI at www.hamsci.org, and the Case Western Radio Club (W8EDU) at w8edu.wordpress.com.
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Aaron Castillo | Mar 29, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Electronic Echoes: Welcome to the Software-Defined World
Hosted by Aaron Castillo
In this episode of Electronic Echoes, we talk to Jon Hudson of SDRplay, about the emerging field of Software Defined Radios (SDR’s), a major leap in Radio Receiver Technology. Jon is the co-founder, and an engineer at SDRplay, a company that designs and manufacturers SDR devices for the hobbyist market. Come along as we talk about the history, and technology behind Radio Receivers, SDR’s, and a little bit about how SDRplay functions. More info on SDRplay can be found at https://www.sdrplay.com/, and here is a good article explaining the basic concepts of SDR’s: https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/radio/sdr-software-defined-radio-receiver/sdr-basics.php
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Aaron Castillo | Mar 15, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Electronic Echoes: WWV
Hosted by Aaron Castillo
Today’s guest Matt Deutch is the chief engineer for Radio Station WWV in Ft. Collins Colorado. This station is unique as it provides the time of day, all day, every day, and has been running for over 101 years. Come along as we talk about the challenges of keeping up this station, and what is the purpose of giving out the time on Shortwave. You can learn more about Matt, and WWV on https://www.nist.gov/time-distribution/radio-station-wwv
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Aaron Castillo | Mar 2, 2021 | ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED, Spring 2021
Electronic Echoes: Amateur Radio Relay League Los Angeles
Hosted by Aaron Castillo
Today’s guest Marty Woll N6VI, is a long-standing member of the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL), the premier Amateur Radio Organization in the United States. He has been involved in all aspects of the Amateur radio scene, from getting the highest radio license, to contesting, to working with disaster response and becoming the Vice Director of the Southwestern Division of the ARRL for nine years. Come along as we learn the basics of Shortwave and amateur radio, and learn about all the cool things you can do with a transmitter and some know-how. More Information about Marty and the ARRL can be found on www.arrl.org
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
by Aaron Castillo | Nov 9, 2020 | CULTURE, Fall 2020, FEATURED
Electronic Echoes featuring Adrian Sainsbury
Hosted by Aaron Castillo
Electronic Echoes featuring Adrian Sainsbury, and hosted by Aaron Castillo. Today’s guest Adrian Sainsbury is the Frequency Manager for Radio New Zealand Pacific (RNZ Pacific) in New Zealand. He helps maintain the transmitters and ensures things run smoothly. Come along as we talk about the challenges of coordinating frequencies for a Shortwave Station, especially in a new Shortwave Season, and a New Solar Cycle. More information about Sainsbury and RNZ Pacific can be found on: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.
