On the Air

How To #90

The On the Air podcast is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine, ARRL’s magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators.

Simple HF Antennas for Field Day
May 8, 2025 – 0:15:23
Learn APRS at the April On the Air Live Session
Apr 10, 2025 – 0:17:51
A VHF/UHF Antenna Menagerie
Mar 13, 2025 – 0:18:25
Have a Ham Radio Open House in April
Feb 13, 2025 – 0:19:07
Slow-Scan TV: Sending Pictures by Radio
Jan 9, 2025 – 0:24:06
Learn Even more with On the Air Live
Dec 12, 2024 – 0:17:42
December YOTA Month is Coming
Nov 13, 2024 – 0:13:08
ARES Task Book Updates
Oct 10, 2024 – 0:16:59
A Tour of 10 Meters
Sep 12, 2024 – 0:29:11
Practice Morse Code with W1AW
Aug 8, 2024 – 0:13:44
New Emergency Communication Courses from ARRL
Jul 11, 2024 – 0:11:23
Get Ready for Field Day 2024
Jun 13, 2024 – 0:15:50
ARRL Forums at Dayton Hamvention 2024
May 8, 2024 – 0:15:13
Served Agencies: Who They Are and How We Serve Them
Apr 11, 2024 – 0:15:44
Contribute to Science While You Operate
Mar 14, 2024 – 0:19:27
The Joys of Being a General
Feb 8, 2024 – 0:25:23
Maintaining a “Junk Box”
Jan 11, 2024 – 0:17:07
More About Bits and Baud
Dec 14, 2023 – 0:15:52
The Value of Contest Clubs
Nov 9, 2023 – 0:19:25
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party: When Operating is Science
Oct 12, 2023 – 0:18:38
Foxhunting Basics: Tracking a Transmitter
Sep 7, 2023 – 0:23:40
Technical Coordinators: A Tech Resource in Your Section
Aug 10, 2023 – 0:31:13
When Messages Matter: Passing Traffic
Jul 13, 2023 – 0:30:37
How to Get On the Air from an ARRL Field Day GOTA Station
Jun 9, 2023 – 0:21:50
Getting On the Air for the June VHF Contest
May 11, 2023 – 0:18:56
Where Do Hams Fit Into the Incident Command System?
Apr 13, 2023 – 0:22:33
The Thrill of the Chase: Radio Orienteering
Mar 9, 2023 – 0:18:15
How to Be On the Air All Year with VOTA
Feb 9, 2023 – 0:16:51
The ARRL Field Organization
Jan 12, 2023 – 0:18:54
Running an Amateur Radio Net
Dec 8, 2022 – 0:16:38
Operating Amateur Satellites
Nov 10, 2022 – 0:23:51
Basic Gear for Public Service
Oct 13, 2022 – 0:12:41
Make a Two-Meter J-Pole Antenna from Lamp Cord
Sep 8, 2022 – 0:26:57
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 32
Aug 11, 2022 – 0:08:56
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 31
Jul 14, 2022 – 0:09:48
ARRL's On The Air -- Episode 30
Jun 9, 2022 – 0:19:41
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 29
May 12, 2022 – 0:12:59
ARRL's On The Air -- Episode 28
Apr 14, 2022 – 0:13:38
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 27
Mar 10, 2022 – 0:14:11
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 26
Feb 10, 2022 – 0:19:48
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 25
Jan 13, 2022 – 0:16:25
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 24
Dec 9, 2021 – 0:12:12
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 23
Nov 11, 2021 – 0:13:17
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 22
Oct 14, 2021 – 0:21:30
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 21
Sep 9, 2021 – 0:20:25
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 20
Aug 12, 2021 – 0:18:24
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 19
Jul 8, 2021 – 0:19:48
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 18
Jun 10, 2021 – 0:23:39
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 17
May 13, 2021 – 0:22:22
ARRL's On The Air - Episode 16
Apr 8, 2021 – 0:15:48

Recent Reviews

Hammy 1.0

The Host makes this hard to listen to…

The content is okay and of course anyone who loves Ham Radio wants to listen. However the Uh Um Um and drawn out lengthy questions to make them seem more important makes this show overbearing. Hate to tell the truth but it needs a new host.
RadioWire

companion - Yes!

happy to have a companion to the publication
DBA08021802

Great Pod

Please add Spotify to your RSS!!!
triquetra 88

Excellent podcasts

I completed technician license June 2020. Completed general license December 2020 Completed extra license April 2021 Glad that ARRL has so many learning tools. 73 KO4ESA WRJR757
Phillipsk65

Thanks for this Program

I have used CB Radio back in 1980 though 1987 or so, but now I want to get my Ham Radio license and I think this is going to give me that Boost to get it done. I have already talk to my wife and I have radios pick out that I like . Really want to start on the 10 Meter Band and work my way from there . I sure do enjoy listening to this Podcast and looking forward to learn everything that I can about the Hobby. I will be 57 years old this year and I think I’m going to enjoy this very much in my Retirement years for Sure. Thanks again guys for all this New Information.
3v3ryS1ngl3n4m31sT4k3n

Very Informative!!!

I finally found the podcast I’ve been searching for! I learned so much more useful information in 10 minutes from this podcast than a hundred hours of listening to other HAM podcasts. The audio examples and explanations are exactly what I needed!
Hangar6

Good Addition

This is another great addition to the variety of learning and information resources the ARRL has made available this year. Between the various magazines, newsletters and podcasts, there is something valuable for everyone.
Gabby Haze

newham here

New to ham radio. As usual, the old hams have to complain but offer no alternative . I happen to find this show extremely helpful. Keep up the good work!
asdfsdfsw

Poor start

First two episodes were a waste simply repeating what was already in the magazine. Third episode was a little better with one very short and one longer expansion of two articles in the magazine. More content please or don’t bother.
OKCPicker

Good format

What a podcast should be. Digestible information for the audience it targets. I'm glad ARRL is addressing the needs of new and intermediate hams. Becky does a great job presenting the gamut of amateur radio interests.
doorman 00

Really hope this gets better

ARRL dropped two podcasts for this? The tone between sections reminds me of watching film strips with a cassette playing in the background (advance now.) The first episode was an incredibly long-winded description of the upcoming magazine without the depth of content the former podcasts. An 11 minute commercial with little substance. I really hope it gets better.
helmech39

Speed of talk is wick fast

Slow down !