In this episode, our very own Vince, VE6LK, walks us through the process of figuring out how to build your go kit. Whether your are building a kit for mission critical emergency communications or casual field operating, Vince has practical advice about how to approach the process highlighting how defining your goals up front can help guide you to a successful build.

In this episode we meet Steve and Tina Stroh. Steve is the editor of the Zero Retries newsletter where he writes about all things digital communications related to ham radio. Steve has a wide range of interestes include emerging technologies like the IP400 networking project, M17 the digital voice project and regulatory efforts to bring ham radio into modern times.

Tina Stroh, a medical professional, is very interested in public service communications and in organizing and running digital communications events. Together they are organizing the Zero Retries Digital Conference which will be held for the first time in Washington state this fall.

Tina and Steve give a lot to the amateur radio community and encourage hams to push the limits of amateur radio technology. Check out the Zero Retries newsletter at zeroretries.org

In this episode the whole team gets together and talks about our Field Day 2025 experience. Everyone's Field Day was a bit different. From casual mobile operating to big club events, we all had a great time and learned things along the way. We share tips and tricks to make your Field Day a great success.