Episode 496 – Irad Deutsch – 4Z1AC
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Irad Deutsch, 4Z1AC, began his ham radio journey at the age of twelve. With a strong foundation in software development and a keen interest in the fusion of ham radio and digital technology, Irad has emerged as a leading voice in modernizing communication methods within the amateur radio sphere through his creation of VarAC digital mode. His dedication to preserving the human connection in ham radio while embracing the advancements of the digital age makes him an influential and insightful figure in the community.
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CTO of Belong.life Hometown: Beer Sheva, Israel First License: 1990, Age 12, 4Z9CCG First Rig: Current Rig: Terms Excited most by: software and radio together, SDR, protocols Advice to new or returning hams: get your old rig working. Then start to explore. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:28 – Irad’s Early Ham Radio Journey 00:08:05 – Irad’s First Rig and Antenna Setup 00:11:43 – Ham Radio’s Influence on Irad’s Career 00:13:01 – Changing Landscape of Ham Radio 00:15:26 – Professional journey and army experience 00:16:36 – Building professional networks 00:18:19 – Success in the private sector 00:20:37 – Israeli high tech phenomenon 00:23:12 – Fail fast and pivot 00:30:12 – Irad’s Antenna Setup 00:32:26 – Irad’s Interest in Digital Modes 00:36:47 – Shift to Vara Modem 00:40:03 – Vara Modem Features 00:43:34 – Compatibility of Vara Modem 00:45:38 – Setting up VarAC 00:47:27 – Running VarAC on Mac and Linux 00:49:33 – Ham Radio Workbench Podcast 00:50:18 – VarAC User Base 00:55:56 – Bandwidth Limits and FCC Regulations 01:01:11 – Advantages of VarAC for EMCOM 01:01:58 – Introduction of EMCOM mode in the upcoming VarAC version. 01:05:19 – Attracting new people to Ham radio 01:07:19 – Excitement about software in Ham radio 01:08:23 – Advice for new or returning hams The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here.
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 Irad as teen ham radio operator
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