Hosted by Cliff Ravenscraft · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 21 episodes
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I’m Cliff Ravenscraft (KQ4UUR), a lifelong communicator who’s been podcasting since 2005. In 2024, I fulfilled a dream I’d carried since age 13 by finally becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Since then, Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio has become my space to document this journey, sharing the joy, discoveries, and connections the hobby brings. Here you’ll find stories from the field, lessons learned through experience, and meaningful conversations with operators from across the globe. Whether you’re just getting started, deeply experienced, or rediscovering your love for the hobby, this is a space to celebrate the wonder and connection that radio brings.
Cliff Ravenscraft hosts Cliff's Notes on Amateur Radio, a technology show with 21 episodes published.
In this episode of the POTA Hunter Series, I sit down with Jeff Franklin, N3FMC (“Ford Motor Company”), a familiar voice that many Parks on the Air activators recognize instantly. Jeff shares the story of how his fascina
It’s been a while since I last released an episode of Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio, and in this episode, I share exactly why that is, what’s been happening in my world, and what finally brought me back behind the micro
In my series called POTA Hunters, I sit down with the voices I hear in nearly every activation to get to know the people behind those familiar call signs. In this second episode, we meet Kevin “KEGMan” Giebel (W0KEG), on
This episode contains my first conversation in a new series called POTA Hunters, where I sit down with the voices I hear in nearly every activation to get to know the people behind those familiar call signs. Today, we me
My Ambitious POTA Goal: Activate 25 Parks in Two Days (THIS WEEKEND!) Since earning my General License in September 2024, I’ve completely fallen in love with Parks On The Air (POTA). One of the goals I set for myself ear
In this short episode, I’m bringing you behind the scenes and sharing two ideas that have been on my mind for Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio. I’m genuinely looking for your feedback to decide which of these ideas (maybe
This episode was inspired by a QSO with Ron Rowe, W2ELS. If you’d like to hear another episode of this podcast, there’s only one way to make it happen: hunt me down in the park, mention the show, and request a new one! I
In this episode, I sit down with no script, just a heart full of gratitude for this hobby that has become such a meaningful part of my life. It’s been about six weeks since the last episode, and a lot has happened since
In this episode, I share the reason I've been "radio silent" since December as it relates to this podcast. I launched this podcast on August 24th, publishing 12 podcast episodes within 17 weeks, but then stopped publishi
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 unex
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 Base
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 episodes f
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 excit
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 prev
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 he
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 inspi
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 license. I
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 correct
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 radio
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 ra
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