Study of LED Lamps and noise
This is from Germany, but in English. Nice information to know, as I had planned on using LED’s in my basement! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8zMhjXcmoA I’ll have to start testing these to make sure they’re ok to use before buying about 15 of them!
This is just cool….
http://io9.com/5893615/absolutely-mindblowing-video-shot-from-the-space-shuttle-during-launch
Georgia QSO Party
Ok, so this year, I’ve been in-between jobs, sold my truck (my favorite station!) and am scrambling to figure out what to do for the Georgia QSO Party this year. I’ve got a radio en-route, and am thinking about traveling to activate a county with some friends. It would be a great trip, and I [...]
The basement shack project
The shack is almost there. We had a couple of financial setbacks, like an air conditioner, that caused us some delay, but it’s finished from a construction perspective, now if I can just get moved in! I will post pictures when it is finished!
ARRL & CQ Sign Agreement to Provide ARRL’s Logbook of The World Support for CQ’s Awards
(Hicksville, NY and Newington, CT – Jan. 24, 2012) – CQ Communications, Inc. (CQ) and ARRL – the national association for Amateur Radio, have signed an agreement to begin providing support for CQ-sponsored operating awards by the ARRL’s Logbook of the World (LoTW) electronic confirmation system.. The agreement was announced jointly today by ARRL Chief [...]
Radio outing(s) to expose non-HF operators to HF
Announcement – Ham Radio Event Day – February 4, 2012 What: Radio outing(s) to expose non-HF operators to HF. When: The first Saturday in February, that is the 4th and is the Saturday before the Super Bowl. We want to be on the air by 1pm, off around 5pm so everyone in the field can [...]
No job, no job….
Two days ago, I was laid off from my employer. Being in a sales position, you can be turned away for just about any reason, but in an “at-will” engagement, they don’t have to have a reason, and I believe that’s just what happened. So, now, I’m stuck looking for a job. Fortunately, in my [...]
Decisions Decisions Decisions….hmmmm….
Here’s the snafu…I’m really interested in purchasing a TenTec Argonaut QRP rig, and just as I have this interest, I’ve mentally committed the funds that could be used for this little radio to another project – a Hexagonal Beam for the shack. What to do, what to do? I think I’m going to stick [...]
FCC updates 60 meter band for US Amateurs
The FCC has adopted a new ruling for the 60 meter band. In summary, they adopted the following: 1. Moved one channel 2. Increased the power allowance from 50 to 100 watts PEP 3. Allow the use of cw, pact or, and psk31 For more, see the ruling here.
The Basement Shack Project
I was just reading a blog on a ham writing about finishing his basement so he could move his shack down to the “man cave”. This got me to thinking, what will the first qso be like in my new shack? The reason I thought about this is because when I move in, I’m also [...]