We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. .
Always Active
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

No cookies to display.

Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

No cookies to display.

Posted on by

K4OGO

Episode 521 – Walt Hudson – K4OGO

Walt Hudson, K4OGO, has always lived by and had a love of the sea, pursuing a career in ship building, beginning in Port Smith, Virginia.  While he always had an interest in radio, including Citizens band radio, it wasn’t until just a few years ago that Walt became a ham radio operator. Since he is always near the shore, operating portable QRP SSB from the water’s edge and making DX contacts is what excites him.  K4OGO loves to experiment with vertical antennas on the beach to fine tune his technical and operating skills.  K4OGO is my QSO Today. ​
Walt Hudson K4OGO on X
K4OGO on TikTok
Coastal Waves and Wires YouTube

First License 2020: Tech, then General
Hometown: Port Smith VA
​Favorite Portable Antenna: 20 Meter Half Wave Vertical with 49:1 Balun

Terms
Shortwave Listener
CB Radio
Parabolic Dish
Box Loop Antenna for AM Reception
Panasonic Ball Radio AM/FM
Boat Loftsman Shipyard
Newport News Shipbuilding
Westlawn School of Yacht Design
Digital Twin Model of Ship
DDG51 Ship
Oceanography
Xiegu G90 Rig
Southern Cross Amateur Net
Ribicoff Antenna
Unun 4:1
Mike Rowe – The Way I Heard It Podcast
Callum McCormick, M0MCX
Tide Charts
Slinky Antenna, non-resonant
QR Code Generator
ARRL
STEM – Science Technology Engineering and Math

Advice to new or returning hams:  Don’t overthink it, and don’t be intimidated by it .

The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. 
​
Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG.
K4OGO with Vertical Antenna on the Beach
K4OGO operating SSB on the beach
Portable Vertical Antenna on the Beach
Xiegu G-90 HF Transceiver

Leave a Reply