# Digital Radio on The No Agenda Show Digital Radio comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Digital Modes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-modes.md), [Bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [Dab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dab.md), [Digital Detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [Streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Art Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [Bakelite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakelite.md), [Bbg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbg.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Podcast 2.0 Features, No Agenda Art Generator and Digital Radio - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 2:04:22–2:10:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/podcast-2-0-features-no-agenda-art-generator-and-digital-radio.md The hosts discuss the evolution of digital radio through Podcasting 2.0 apps like Podverse, which allow for live notifications and interactive features. They also address a recent data crash at the No Agenda Art Generator, thanking Jeffrey Rhea for providing the episode artwork despite the technical failure. Listeners are encouraged to use AI tools or traditional methods to submit humorous, standalone art. Keywords: [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [podverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podverse.md), [art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [digital radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-radio.md), mitch and archie ### AI Gibber Link, Ham Radio Protocol - **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-27 - **Time:** 2:23:45–2:27:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/ai-gibber-link-ham-radio-protocol.md A viral video claiming two AIs developed a secret high-speed language called "Gibber Link" is debunked as a parlor trick using old ham radio protocols. The audio heard in the video is actually a low-baud digital mode, likely PSK31 or Olivia, which has been used by amateur radio operators for decades. The demonstration was a hackathon project that used simple audio-to-text processing rather than a new AI-evolved communication method. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), gibber link, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), psk31, digital communication ### The Light Phone and Digital Detox for Families - **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-04 - **Time:** 1:56:07–2:00:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/the-light-phone-and-digital-detox-for-families.md A listener shares the benefits of switching to a "Light Phone II," a minimalist device with an e-ink screen and no social media access, to model better behavior for their children. The hosts recommend a suite of tools for parents to reclaim digital sovereignty, including Linux Mint laptops, standalone cameras, Umbrel home servers, and 2-meter ham radios. Keywords: [light phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-phone.md), [linux mint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux-mint.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md) ### Emergency Vehicle Encryption, Scanner Technology Obsolescence - **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-15 - **Time:** 2:44–4:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/emergency-vehicle-encryption-scanner-technology-obsolescence.md Public access to police and fire department radio communications is decreasing as agencies transition to encrypted digital systems. Older hardware like Bearcat scanners, which once required physical crystals for specific frequencies, are becoming obsolete. This shift prevents citizens from monitoring local emergency responses, such as California Highway Patrol activity during traffic accidents. Keywords: bearcat scanner, [chp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chp.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [digital radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-radio.md), [emergency services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-services.md) ### Digital Radio Future, 24-Hour Streaming Concept - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 2:48–4:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/digital-radio-future-24-hour-streaming-concept.md A vision for the future of media suggests that ubiquitous bandwidth will turn all radios into two-way digital devices within five years. The concept involves a 24-hour continuous stream where listeners can drop in and catch up on conversations they missed. Challenges to this model include the intensive labor required to document and index the content for searchability. Keywords: [digital radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-radio.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [dab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dab.md), [indexing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indexing.md) ### Ham Radio, FT8 and JS8Call Digital Modes - **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-30 - **Time:** 2:13:50–2:17:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/ham-radio-ft8-and-js8call-digital-modes.md The hosts discuss new developments in amateur radio, specifically the FT8 and JS8Call digital modes. These modes allow for global communication using very low power by bouncing signals off the atmosphere. Plans are announced to establish a "No Agenda Ham Network" to allow listeners with radio licenses to communicate and relay messages during emergencies. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), ft8, js8call, [digital modes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-modes.md), [hf radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hf-radio.md) ### KQED Learn and the Decline of Knowledgeable Salespeople - **Episode:** [1042: Two Dictators](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 2:41:56–2:46:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators/chapter/kqed-learn-and-the-decline-of-knowledgeable-salespeople.md The hosts critique "KQED Learn," a digital platform for students that they claim removes teachers from the equation in favor of "unbiased" media analysis. This is compared to the decline of Radio Shack, where a former employee describes how the company replaced rigorous technical testing with "dumbed down" computer training, leading to the brand's eventual collapse. Keywords: [kqed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kqed.md), digital citizenship, [radio shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-shack.md), [training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/training.md), scantron, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Norway FM Radio Switch-off, DAB Digital Radio Transition - **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-12 - **Time:** 2:41:07–2:44:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/norway-fm-radio-switch-off-dab-digital-radio-transition.md Norway has become the first country to begin shutting down its FM radio network in favor of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). Critics argue the transition is costly for car owners and the elderly, while proponents claim it will save money and allow for more broadcast channels. Keywords: [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [fm radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fm-radio.md), dab radio, [digital transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-transition.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### BBG Request for Digital Ham Radio Propaganda Software - **Episode:** [757: Dairy Air](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/757-dairy-air.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-17 - **Time:** 2:13:00–2:18:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/757-dairy-air/chapter/bbg-request-for-digital-ham-radio-propaganda-software.md The Broadcast Board of Governors (BBG) issued a request for quotation for software capable of decoding digital high-frequency transmissions for non-technical users. The project seeks to utilize amateur radio modes like MFSK32 and Olivia to transmit digital content via Voice of America. This move signals an effort by the U.S. government's propaganda arm to leverage ham radio technology for broader information dissemination. Keywords: [bbg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbg.md), [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), mfsk32, [digital modes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-modes.md) ### Digital Opt-Out, Cell Phone Dependency - **Episode:** [629: Passport Terrorists!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-28 - **Time:** 1:09:36–1:13:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists/chapter/digital-opt-out-cell-phone-dependency.md The hosts advocate for "opting out" of constant cell phone usage to reclaim personal autonomy and reduce government surveillance. They dismiss the common excuse of needing a phone for emergencies, suggesting that most people survived without them for decades. One host mentions using amateur radio as a more reliable security blanket for actual life-threatening situations. Keywords: [cell phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md), [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), emergency, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [ray kurzweil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-kurzweil.md), [transhumanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transhumanism.md) ### Connected Cars, The Death of the Radio Affiliate Model - **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-22 - **Time:** 1:17:07–1:28:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/connected-cars-the-death-of-the-radio-affiliate-model.md NPR's strategy to integrate voice-activated commands into Ford's connected cars is analyzed as a threat to the traditional local affiliate model. By allowing drivers to stream any station or specific segments regardless of geography, the local advertising base of member stations is undermined. The hosts argue that the broadcast network model with local affiliates is becoming obsolete in the age of internet distribution and podcasts. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), connected cars, [ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ford.md), digital disruption, radio affiliates, [syndication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syndication.md) ### Ham Radio, Digital Transceivers and Bakelite Insulation - **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-20 - **Time:** 59:11–1:04:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/ham-radio-digital-transceivers-and-bakelite-insulation.md A host discusses prototyping a new digital mode SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver for the ham radio market. The conversation shifts to the properties of Bakelite, an early plastic used for its excellent electrical and heat insulation. They explore the history of Bakelite in vintage electronics and its unique physical characteristics, such as its tendency to shatter when struck. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), sdr transceiver, [bakelite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakelite.md), [morse code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morse-code.md), [digital modes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-modes.md), insulation ### Yemen Reporter and Digital Voice Synthesis - **Episode:** [292: Obama Needs Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/292-obama-needs-water.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-03 - **Time:** 59:43–1:03:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/292-obama-needs-water/chapter/yemen-reporter-and-digital-voice-synthesis.md The hosts analyze an interview on Australian ABC Radio with a reporter named Ali al-Mujahid regarding instability in Yemen. They conclude that the reporter's voice is actually a computer-generated speech synthesizer. Adam Curry demonstrates how easily such digital voices can be produced on a Mac, raising concerns about the authenticity of foreign reporting. Keywords: [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [voice synthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-synthesis.md), ali al-mujahid, abc radio, digital voice ### Future of Ubiquitous Bandwidth and Audio Twitter - **Episode:** [10: No Agenda 010](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010.md) - **Published:** 2007-12-29 - **Time:** 30:36–33:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/10-no-agenda-010/chapter/future-of-ubiquitous-bandwidth-and-audio-twitter.md A vision for the next five years of media involves ubiquitous bandwidth and two-way digital streaming that functions as a 24-hour continuous audio feed. The concept is compared to "audio Twitter" experiments by Dave Winer, where users call in short voice updates to be published via URL. 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