From Ham Radio to Hot Air Balloons | Shane from Ham Radio Clubhouse

In this episode of Live Free and Ham, we’re joined by Shane from Ham Radio Clubhouse for a wide-ranging conversation about building a ham radio show, embracing livestream chaos, and learning by doing.

Shane talks about:

How Ham Radio Clubhouse got started

Why the show stays unedited and unscripted

What it’s really like running a long-term livestream podcast

His involvement in hot air ballooning and aviation projects

Why community matters more than polish in ham radio

We also dig into ham radio clubs, meetings, and how the hobby can stay fun, welcoming, and hands-on — instead of getting stuck in procedure and paperwork.

If you like honest conversations, real experiences, and ham radio content that feels more like hanging out than a lecture, this one’s for you.

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Shane K5QBF - The QBF Workshop - https://www.youtube.com/@QBFWorkshop

Ham Radio Clubhouse - https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioClubhouse

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