ARRL’s new video, “The DIY Magic of Amateur Radio,” is an 8-minute video that follows some of the innovative, imaginative and fun ways “hams” use radio technology in new and creative ways. The presentation is directed toward the DIY (do it yourself) movement, which is inspiring a new generation of creators, hackers and innovators. The message should be helpful for existing members to shape the ways they understand and talk about ham radio. For more information and related resources, visit www.arrl.org
Video Rating: 4 / 5
The ARRL claims to have a link for a HD version. Why isn’t it here? Only 480?
I know there were 3 good DIY booths at the San Mateo maker faire. Only 3 seconds of footage, an out of context screenshot.
The ARRL is still trying to recruit from within the ham community. The overall tone, music, footage reached out to people about 30 years older than they should be reaching to.
We want to recruit to people in their teens and 20s. Not the over 40 crowd. This is a over 40’s infomercial.
@fatkinson1954
Hackers operate within the law. The meaning of the work has chnaged.
So 1980’s.
@mpechner No. It’s so ham (ham means amateur radio operator).
How do I get in touch with the Austin Texas group that did the mesh network? We are interested in doing tht around here for an APRS system internet connection.
That is the problem. It is toooo ham. What we need is outreach to the hacker and maker community. This does not do that.
Well done! Thank you ARRL!
@fatkinson1954 No, parts of Ham radio are similar to hacker groups or hackspaces.
Hackerspaces are about learning and teaching about science, math, technology, and such.
Most, if not all hackerspaces abide local & state laws.
I encourage you to look into the hackspace movement.
73, KC0GQT. Happy New year.
COOL VIDEO………………..WP4IFO/W4
I agree, find new closer music… “/ Great video.
Excellent Ambassador Material for the World´s Best Hobby !
– I love the music !
I’ve heard Dayton is great except for the plumbing problems.
@skeeternash — Sorry, but neither was available. Both were on tour.
@n4hy Thank you.
@mpechner I shot and edited the show 1080i. The output file from the AVID Symphony HD is 1080i from which the 720P distribution DVD’s were made. The 720P file is available for free download from the ARRL website. The 1080i file is simply to large to make available except on Blu Ray and there will likely be no requests for it. The 1080i file exists only on a pair of G-Drives one of which is at arms length from where Im seated. Here on YouTube the ARRL posted 480.
@burpleson Actually I chose the closing song based on the fact that it says exactly what the entire show is saying: “…come and join us on the airwaves.”
@RadioHamGuy Actually I chose the closing song based on the fact that it says exactly what the entire show is saying: “…come and join us on the airwaves.”
@mpechner PS: The link to the 720P version is available on the ARRL’s website.
Didn’t realize ham radio was still popular.
I like Bob Heil but what in the world is he wearing? It looks like a cross between a NASCAR driver race suit gone wrong and some type of jet ski jacket leisure wear. Oh dear…
I respect Bob Heil with his immense knowledge and innovative products but this choice of fashion is a train wreck..think modern day Herb Tarlek garb!
@burpleson – ain’t that the truth? Have you seen the video that goes with it? You think the song is lame, wait until you see them bozos in tux and tophat on top of a tower singing it…
@mike54101527
It sure is – right under everyones noses!
@burpleson How about if we send you a copy of that song…..