Baofeng UV-5R: 2M/220 Gone and Back

They were gone.

marksenk Seems that the 220 MHz version of the Baofeng UV-5RAX is no longer being sold on Amazon #hamr Any other sellers?Sat, Apr 13 23:15:16 from SenseTwit

And now they are back.

marksenk Baofeng 220 Mhz radios return to Amazon with the UV-5CAX and UV-5RCX - one even has a user reviewSun, Apr 21 00:31:27 from SenseTwit

Get one here: Baofeng UV-5RAX 144/220 Transceiver

Xiegu X1M: Video - Basic Operation

Video by Gary, KF9CM

Lifehacker - Out of Topics

I think Lifehacker finally ran out of material given this recent post that recommends making a better grilled cheese sandwich BY GRILLING BOTH SIDES OF THE BREAD!

Even the frat guys in a dorm room know to flip the sandwich over and grill the other side with a clothes iron.

Next up... for better night time reading, turn on a lamp!

QYT UV-9A

Sorry, not much to see here, but I mention it merely as a place holder and to get it on my list in case someone does say it is better than any other radio ever!

Hans - New HT: QYT UV-9A

Hams at the Boston Marathon

Tim (W3ATB) tells his story of working at the Boston Marathon.

Via the ARRL story about hams at the race.

Captain Kirk's Guide to Fighting

andrewchen Captain Kirk's guide to fighting - Imgur bit.ly/16WwaPzWed, Apr 17 23:07:16 from Buffer

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Wrong Target

"If you're trying to defeat the human spirit, marathoners are the wrong group to target."

Mighty Brighties Facebook Page

Keep Calm and Run On

Bruce Schneier on the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

And now for something...

... completely different: The Mantis Shrimp. What a bizarre creature!

Digital Vacuum Cleaner

marksenk Just heard about a digital vacuum cleaner. It picks up bits of dirt. Fri, Apr 12 04:48:44 from SenseTwit