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<p></p><p>This week on Live Free and Ham, we cover a little bit of everything that makes amateur radio… well… amateur radio.</p><p>It starts with a spicy debate about 146.52 simplex activity and whether encouraging...

<p>What happens when you stop waiting for activity… and just create it?</p><p>In this episode, we dig into the surprising momentum behind the 2 Meter FM Activity a 52 Day Challenge</p><p>What started as a fun idea...

<p>Are we ignoring half the ham bands?</p><p>In this episode, Eric N1JUR, Todd W1STJ, Paul N1OG, and Mike N2MAK dig into the “lost bands” of amateur radio — 220 MHz (1.25m), 900 MHz (33cm), 60 meters, and other...

<p>Hamcation wasn’t just a hamfest… it was a full-blown radio road trip.</p><p>In this episode of Live Free and Ham, Grouch shares the behind-the-scenes stories from Hamcation — from hallway conversations and gear...

<p>In this episode of Live Free and Ham, hosts Eric and Paul sit down with Joe Brett to talk about an origin story that doesn’t start with a ham club meeting or an exam manual.</p><p>Joe’s path into ham radio started...

<p>What really makes you better at ham radio — more gear, or more time on the air?</p><p>In this episode of the Live Free and Ham Podcast, hosts Paul (N1OG) and Eric (N1JUR) are joined by Steve (KO4AFL) for a candid...

<p>In this episode of Live Free and Ham, we’re joined by Shane from Ham Radio Clubhouse for a wide-ranging conversation about building a ham radio show, embracing livestream chaos, and learning by doing.</p><p>Shane...

<p>Do you actually use the scan button… or do you just pretend? 🤔</p><p>In this episode, we get brutally honest about mobile ham radio, repeater scanning, radio organization, and why most of us only listen to the same...

<p>In this informal, unscripted live episode, hosts Eric, Todd, and Paul dive into spontaneous chat, celebrate small wins (including a TSA victory), and tease future guest appearances—without a strict script. The night...

<p>From branding experiments to a chaotic pre-show routine, this episode follows the moment you realize AI is quietly steering a lot of your workflow. We chat about rebranding attempts, channel growth quirks, and the...

<p>We're excited to announce that we're taking a little holiday break, but we couldn't leave you without some great content to enjoy! For our wonderful Patreon members, we’ll be back in January with more thrilling...

<p>Join us as we reminisce about the chaos, chuckles, and chaos-chasing moments of 2025. We riff on favorite Lip-Free and Ham memories, recall past episodes, and tease the wild twists that kept us in stitches—from live...

<p>Tonight on Live Free and Ham, we’re going all-in on FT8 Battle—the gamified FT8 platform that turns everyday digital-mode contacts into a competitive, scoreboard-driven challenge. We talk what makes FT8 Battle Night...

<p>In this episode of the Live Free and Ham Podcast, Eric (N1JUR), Paul (N1OG), and Todd (W1STJ) are joined by Winter Field Day President Marvin (W0MTH) and board member / social media wrangler Mike (K1WFL) to talk all...

<p>Welcome to Live Free and Ham, where pop culture nerdery meets New England charm and a dash of chaotic good. In this episode, we ride the MMANA bus with Hollywood at the wheel, nerding out to Dipoles and plotting like...