Could You Go Offline for a Year?

Could You Go Offline for a Year? Yes. I could also go without electricity or air conditioning, but why in the world would I want to do that? I remember my early days at work where we either figured something out, found the answer in a thick manual, or got in a queue with tech support. Now I can google an answer faster than I could try one thing, find the manual, or dial the support number.

Just Try

A dead last finish is greater than a did not finish.
But a did not finish trumps did not start.

Khaleesi the Dragon

Someone at the zoo is reading George R. R. Martin...  Khaleesi the Komodo dragon debuts today at the Knoxville Zoo.

Running

If it hurts, run faster.

The pain won't go away, but you will be done sooner.

Updates from Kight Radio - TYT and Baofeng

Kight Radio updates from 05 May 2012:

"Great News - The TYT TH-UV3R is in stock and shipping. I have been using one for the past 2 weeks and I love it. The size is about the same size as the Baofend UV3 but construction is much stronger."

 "The New TH-UVF9 Dual Band HT (4 watts) will be available soon. I will have 2 of these to test within the next week and I will update everyone on this new radio. I have pictures posted on this site."

This is the first I've heard of the TH-UVF9. Here is the link to the listing. No price yet on this dual band, dual display 4 W unit. He does mention he will have one at Dayton.

"Baofeng UV5 - They report that the problems have been fixed and shipping the updated ones now. We will wait to test them and then release them to sell at that time. If ordering from other companies you might want to wait until they get rid of their old inventory before ordering."

Amazing how quickly they can respond with fixes. They are getting a lot of free testing from the hams that are early adopters.

"Just in case your wondering, the Baofeng UV5 looks like a TYT radio however it is not. TYT did not sell or mft the radios for them, They simply took TYT's case design and copied it. There have been some questions on who makes the TYT radios for them .... TYT is the MFG!"

I am beginning to think the cases are a core competency for China. They can make copies faster than anyone and in any color you like.

Marathon

Mile 20: I thought I was dead.
Mile 22: I wished I was dead.
Mile 24: I knew I was dead.

Mile 26.2: I knew I had become too tough to kill.

Joggers and Runners

Joggers bounce up and down at stop lights.

Runners just stand there looking pissed.

H555: Colorful?

An anonymous comment sent me to eBay to check out the H555. I like being able to pick different colors for my radios, but these just don't do it for me.

Wouxun KG-UV920R: Dayton Appearance?

In response to a post on the Wouxun KG-UVD1 group, Ed said this about the KG-UV920R:

I would say, don't give up yet. If you happen to be at Dayton this year, stop
by North Hall spaces 175-176.

Regards,
Ed Griffin
www.Wouxun.US

I'm guessing that means a demo unit, but nothing for sale. Not sure why Ed is choosing to be vague. If he is under an NDA then he is dancing near the line. If he isn't, I don't see what it would hurt to say either he has a demo or that he will have them for sale.

Long Live the Runner!

WIREDInsider Study reveals joggers live five years longer: bit.ly/JKzbZ8Sat, May 05 13:21:19 from SocialOomph