Talking Ham Radio & Portable Operation with Salty Walt at the 2026 Huntsville Hamfest

Walt Hudson, K4OGO (or “Salty Walt” as he’s known to his friends) runs one of our favorite Ham Radio YouTube Channels, “Coastal Waves & Wires”. He’s also authored a pair of “Portable Antenna Sketchbooks” that are filled with excellent antenna designs. Suffice it to say, if you want to learn about portable ham radio operation, he’s the guy to talk to. And talk to him we did, during the 2026 Huntsville Hamfest in Huntsville, Alabama. Watch the video, then learn more in the links below. Got an idea for a video? Drop us an email at dxengineering@dxengineering.com and put “YouTube Video Idea” in the Subject line. Pick up Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbooks here at DX Engineering: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/... Here are those fiberglass mast kits mentioned in the video too: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/... And here are more details on those Nomad masts: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/... Check out Salty Walt’s Coastal Waves & Wires YouTube Channel here:    / coastalwaveswires