Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast KB5JBV’s Christmas Special Show Notes

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00:00
Opening Theme
"Mrs. Santa Claus" by Jingle Punx, from the album "Coal"

01:35
Introduction
Christmas time in North Texas.

02:30
Feedback
John, M0JFE, likes the show and asks for a show about packet radio.
Thanks, too, to Bill at SolderSmoke for the mention.
Damon, NN7B, listens to both shows, and asks how sealed lead acid batteries compare to NiCad and NiMH for a grab-n-go kit or mobile station?

07:54
Donations
Thanks to David, no callsign given, in Pleasonton, CA, and Jerry, KD0BIK, of The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast.

08:48
Different music format this time - Christmas music.

10:48
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12:42
Song
"Goin' On a Date With Santa" by Dr. Elmo, from the album "Up Your Chimney"

16:16
Buzzword
Superheterodyne, presented by Tim Sutton, KI6BGE.

22:34
Song
"Don't Want No Bones for Christmas (I Want An Electric Guitar)" by Paul Austin Kelly, from the album "Don't Want No Bones for Christmas"

25:54
Topic
Batteries: Gel cells and lithium ion.
Gel cells are a type of valve-regulated, lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. They have a pressure-relief valve to allow venting of hydrogen during overcharging, and a gelled electrolyte. They have a greater resistance to extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration than typical wet-cell batteries like the common car battery. (Contrary to what Richard says, hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas. The "rotten egg" smell from an over-charging car battery is due to the creation of hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S. -Ed.)

36:04
Lithium Ion batteries.
Most of the newer electronics, like laptops, handheld radio, etc., has Lithium ion batteries due to their energy to weight ratio, and no memory effect. They also have a low self-discharge rate and are lighter than other types. Their service life depends on the time of manufacture, regardless of number of charge/discharge cycles. The internal resistance is higher than most of the other chemistries.

41:44
Song
"Send Me a Wife for Christmas" by Dr. Elmo, from the album "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"

44:42
Conclusion
Closing theme music is "Jingle Bells (Dan the Automator Remix)" by Dean Martin, from the album "Christmas Remixed - Holiday Classics Re-Grooved"

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About the Author

Richard KB5JBV has been an Amateur radio operator since 1988. He has held positions with the America Radio Relay League including but not limited to Assistant Section Manager, Official Observer, Official Relay Station, Official Emergency Station, ARES Emergency Coordinator for Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast was created to help get information on amateur radio out to the new ham and the ham that wants to find out more about different aspects of the hobby they are thinking about getting into. So sit back have a drink and enjoy.

Richard KB5JBV has been an Amateur radio operator since 1988. He held positions with the America Radio Relay League including but not limited to Assistant Section Manager, Official Observer, Official Relay Station, Official Emergency Station, ARES Emergency Coordinator for Kaufman County Texas, Volunteer Examiner and Technical Specialist in the North Texas section.

Richard has also served as RACES assistant radio officer for the city of Mesquite, Tx. and among numerous other duties Including club president for the HAM Association of Mesquite Texas.

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