About this episode

Ian Flemming shares his lifelong journey in amateur radio, from tuning signals as a child to pioneering work in emergency communications and radio restoration.

Ian Flemming, G3ZDQ, grew up tuning mysterious signals on his grandfather's radio in northwest England, a spark that led to a lifelong journey through classic gear, pioneering microprocessor work, Raynet emergency communications, digital modes, canal boat-portable QRP operation, and the restoration of iconic British radios from KW Electronics and Eddystone. His story weaves technical curiosity, professional engineering, and a deep love for radio's evolving technologies—from Hartley transmitters and 6146 finals to modern digital modes. G3ZDQ is my QSO Today. QSO Today Website: https://www.qsotoday.com/ HOST: Eric Guth, 4Z1UG Become a listener sponsor or make a donation to QSO Today here: https://www.qsotoday.com/donate.html Join our mailing list: https://www.qsotodaycommunity.com/amember/signup/nj73Jlm7

People in this episode

Host: Eric Guth

Guest: Ian Flemming

Topics covered

• amateur radio
• emergency communications
• digital modes
• radio technology
• QRP operation
• radio restoration

Keywords

• Ian Flemming
• G3ZDQ
• amateur radio
• microprocessor
• digital modes
• QRP operation
• radio restoration
• KW Electronics
• Eddystone

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KW Electronics, Eddystone

Places: northwest England

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