About Resonant Frequency
The Amateur Radio Podcast
🎙️ Hosted by Richard G. Bailey Sr., KB5JBV
Resonant Frequency is the flagship podcast in a lineup of independently produced shows created and hosted by Richard G. Bailey Sr. (KB5JBV). All of them share a common purpose: to preserve the voice, culture, and community of amateur radio while exploring its connection to technology, storytelling, and sometimes even the unexplained.
The show launched during the early days of podcasting and quickly earned a loyal following for its no-nonsense tone, operator-first values, and deep respect for both the history and future of ham radio.
Over time, Resonant Frequency grew into a small but powerful family of shows:
📡 Resonant Frequency
The Original Series
The podcast that started it all — a longform show packed with:
- Practical advice for new and seasoned operators
- Commentary on the state of the hobby
- Deep dives into gear, nets, and emergency communications
- Interviews with operators around the world
Though new episodes are paused, the full archive remains online and continues to serve as a valuable reference and source of inspiration.
🔊 Richard’s Radio Adventures
Short Format, Big Signal
A companion series built for quick, on-the-go listening. These episodes featured:
- Field notes and gear tests
- Portable ops and antenna reports
- Stories from the road and the field
Direct, useful, and always grounded in the operator’s real experience.
🌀 Strangely Enough
Where Radio Meets the Unexplained
This short-run series explores:
- Unusual encounters and strange signals
- Paranormal themes near and far from the airwaves
- Stories that defy easy explanation
The show pairs perfectly with Richard’s long-running blog Paranormal Stuff for the Simple Minded, inviting curious listeners to tune into something a little stranger.
🐧 Linux in the HAM Shack
Where Tech Meets the Transceiver
Richard was the co-creator and co-host for the first 100 episodes of this pioneering podcast alongside Russ Woodman (K5TUX). Together, they built a platform that blended:
- Open source software
- Amateur radio tools and systems
- DIY tech, operating systems, and digital experimentation
The show quickly found its audience among hams who also loved Linux — and became a touchstone for crossover operators.
🎙️ Why It Matters
Resonant Frequency was never just a how-to podcast — it was a love letter to a culture. It reminded listeners that amateur radio is still one of the most resilient, human, and emotionally grounding forms of communication ever built.
It gave voice to people who still believe in the value of signal, story, and self-reliance.
📍 Explore the archives, episode notes, and resources at
👉 www.rfpodcast.info73,
Richard G. Bailey Sr.
KB5JBV