| Harold Smith |
A Homebrewer's Journey -- How I got to where I am. |
A QRP Ham's History. Where I started, how I learned what I learned. The ups and the downs. Learning from building more stuff that didn't work the way I wanted than stuff that did.
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| Anthony Luscre |
Getting On The Air- Life is NOT Too Short for QRP Operating, If You Know a Few Tricks |
Unlike other areas of Amateur Radio, QRPers often spend a significant amount of time building their own transceivers. Many create wonderful projects, while others assemble kits; however, getting on the air with our creations is often secondary. This session will focus on QRP operating and making contacts. We will examine tips and tricks for success. |
| Jonathan Kayne KM4CFT |
The CFT1; the design philosophy and lessons in good user interface |
Jonathan Kayne is a 2021 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and is an avid POTA and SOTA activator. His presentation recounts the process and thoughts behind his newly popular QRP radio, the CFT1. |
| Jerry Weisskohl |
Learn CW like a boss |
My goal is to provide a proven method for rapid improvement in CW, focusing on a methodology that I have developed and successfully applied to become proficient in CW. The methodology is geared toward any CW operator with a working knowledge of the CW characters, with operating speed not being a critical factor for starting this program. |
| Thomas Witherspoon |
When the Grid Fails: A QRPer's Experience Post-Hurricane Helene |
When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina in the fall of 2024, the damage was swift, unexpected, and widespread. In this photo-rich presentation, Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, will share his firsthand account of the storm’s aftermath and how amateur radio played a crucial role in staying connected when everything else failed. He will also offer practical advice for operators—no matter where they live—on how to prepare for natural disasters, build resilient communication setups, and foster stronger local networks. Even if you think you’re “out of harm’s way,” consider this your wake-up call to be ready. |
| Stewart Bryant |
Vibe(AI) Coding for the Radio Amateur |
Software is the new soldering iron and AI enables those less skilled in software to write working code. Examples are given of simple web apps, controlling relays and DDS systems, but at the end I give a few more advanced examples such as GNURadio and 3D modelling. |
| Jack Purdum |
Introducing the Pocket 20 |
Working with Mike Spiceland N4FFF and Barb Asuroglu WB2CBA, the team is developing a new 5W, CW/SSB rig for 20M called the Pocket20. The goal is to bring it in under $50 and have it small enough to carry in a pocket. |
| Ross Ballantyne |
The development and construction of automatic antenna tuners for 640m, 2200m and 8900Hz operations |
Operating on the low bands of 630m, 2200m, Grimeton, 8900Hz and even the Schumann Resonance is quite difficult due to the enormous sizes of the antennas, inductors and capacitors required. This talk is the result of how to achieve the right components and make manual prototypes automated. |
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