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QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio

Eric Guth

Booking Overview

A weekly interview podcast focused on amateur radio, featuring external guests who share their ham-radio journeys, specialized technical expertise, operating achievements, and personal or professional connections to the hobby. Suitable pitches include licensed operators, radio engineers, electronics experts, contesters, DXpedition participants, restoration specialists, networking innovators, and leaders of distinctive amateur-radio projects; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible niche experts rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 545

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 950 subscribers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

eric_4z1ug@qsotoday.com

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Host

Eric Guth - Amateur radio interviewer and host who speaks with licensed operators about their technical specialties, operating experiences, and lifelong involvement in the hobby.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed amateur radio operators with distinctive technical expertise, substantial operating experience, notable contesting or DXing achievements, specialized equipment or restoration projects, or a compelling professional connection to amateur radio.
Required Achievements:  
DXCC Honor Roll participation, DXpedition experience, Competitive contesting results, Engineering or communications expertise, Specialized equipment restoration, Development of networking or technical amateur-radio projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Eric Hofer - Ham-radio Education, Two-meter Sideband, EME Moonbounce, Satellites, Digital Modes, Antennas, Used Equipment, And Kit Building.

Al Rovner - Long-term Amateur-radio Involvement, Dxing, Dxpeditions, Contesting, CW, And Ft8.

John Burwell - IP Addressing, Amateur-radio Networking, 44net, And Internet-connected Amateur-radio Projects.

Will Everett - Heathkit Transceiver Restoration, Vintage Equipment, CW, And Sustaining An Amateur-radio Restoration Practice.

Jim Hall - Mobile Contesting, Two-radio Operations, Station Automation, Route Planning, Heathkit Projects, And Electronics.

Recent Topics

Technology, Amateur Radio, Antennas, Contesting, Dxing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio
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Episode 542 Jeff Banke NZ2S

October 23, 2026

Jeff Banke, NZ2S, combines his electronics experience with a passion for emergency communications, Parks on the Air, equipment restoration, and mentoring new hams. As president of the Inland Empire VHF Radio Amateurs, he organizes hands-on workshops, portable operating activities, and opportunities for younger operators to develop their skills. From improving Astron power supplies to designing practical antenna solutions, Jeff believes that almost everything can be made better through experim...

Episode 541 Eric Hofer KJ4YZI

September 11, 2026

Eric Hofer, KJ4YZI, began his ham radio journey CB radio before discovering ham radio through a local Elmer and two-meter repeaters, where he developed a  lifelong interest in radios, antennas, weak-signal work, and experimenting. Through his popular Ham Radio Concepts YouTube channel, Eric encourages new and returning amateurs to explore everything from two-meter sideband,  EME moonbounce,  to satellites, digital modes, used equipment, antenna projects, and kit building. Eric works in land m...

Episode 540 Al Rovner K7AR

August 23, 2026

Al Rovner, K7AR, discovered amateur radio in high school through his electronics shop teacher, an active ham who helped him earn his first license in 1971. After college and a break from the hobby, Al returned to the air in 1980 and soon found that working DX was far more interesting than working all states.  That interest grew into decades of serious DXing, eventually taking him to the upper levels of the DXCC Honor Roll and sending him on DXpeditions around the world. Along the way, Al beca...

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How do I get in touch with QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio?

QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio is hosted by Eric Guth. Its publicly listed email is eric_4z1ug@qsotoday.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio?

The publicly listed email for QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio: eric_4z1ug@qsotoday.com.

How many listeners does QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio have?

Podseeker estimates QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio?

QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed amateur radio operators with distinctive technical expertise, substantial operating experience, notable contesting or DXing achievements, specialized equipment or restoration projects, or a compelling professional connection to amateur radio. Common among recent guests: DXCC Honor Roll participation; DXpedition experience; Competitive contesting results. Recent guests include Eric Hofer, Al Rovner, and John Burwell.

How hard is it to get booked on QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Amateur Radio, Antennas, Contesting, and Dxing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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