Grace Hopper

Computer pioneer and Rear Adminral Grace Hopper gets honored with a Google Doodle today. A while back I posted a video of her describing how long a nanosecond is.

Baofeng GT-3: Yahoo Group

The GT-3 now has a Yahoo Group. Better buy one so you can participate fully. And since I am unemployed still, I can't rationalize one, so I am counting on you. Yes, you - the one reading this right now.

Mobile QSO Aid Part 2

I figured it out.

1. Post the 2M calling frequency on your car.
2. Be a YL.
3. Have the call sign: N4KED.

Baofeng GT-3: This is the one!

Okay, I don't actually know that this is THE ONE, but Hans points out some differences between the UV-5R and the pretty GT-3. John is taking one for the team and going to try a GT-3 out to see if it is just different or actually better.

And the Baofeng website says it is the one, so there is that.

A Good Commercial

Okay, the video is a commercial for a Droid phone, but it tells a short story that I actually liked. Since I liked it, I'm rewarding them with this post.

A Good Way to Start the Day

Via Ace of Spades HQ

Baofeng Comparison

LA3ZA has compiled a handy chart to compare the Baofeng UV-5R, UV-82, and the UV-B5.

Of course, my favorite is the GT-3*.

*Yes, I'm just saying that to stir up trouble.

Free SDR!

Free SDR setups if you are one of several lucky people... run over to AmateurRadio.com to check out the giveaway.

Turned it up to 11

Channel Spacing and Deviation

A useful summary of channel spacing and deviation on the Wouxun Yahoo Group.