Coin

Coin:

"Q. What is a Coin? 

A. Coin is a connected device that can hold and behave like the cards you already carry. Coin works with your debit cards, credit cards, gift cards, loyalty cards and membership cards. Instead of carrying several cards you carry one Coin. Multiple accounts and information all in one place."

Leveraging the existing card form factor and transaction process (aka the swipe) is really smart. I'm surprised it will only store 8 cards at a time on the Coin.

Baofeng GT-3: Programming

There are always people having problems with programming their Baofeng radios. For those that prefer video tutorials, here is one featuring the GT-3, but might be helpful to UV-5R users.

TYT TH-9800: Walk-thru Video

Baofeng GT-3: UV-5R Comparison

This video makes me want to try a GT-3.

2013 Running

I finished a 12 mile run today. I don't think I will run any more before midnight, so that brings my total to 895 miles for the year.

I'd like to break 1,000 in a year.

Baofeng UV-3R: The Other Blue

I'm sure this is old and not terribly interesting news, but I just stumbled across the light blue UV-3R. I remember when all the colors used to be a big deal. Now, we expect five colors and sixty varieties of the case.

Baofeng UV-82: FCC

The Baofeng UV-82 now shows up in the FCC database.

409Shop 10 Year Celebration

409Shop is celebrating being in business for 10 years. They tweeted out several deals as part of the festivities. For example, the BF-E500S with USB cable and speaker microphone is $55 USD shipped.

Baofeng GT-3: BF-E500S

Thanks to Nate for pointing out the first revision of the GT-3 revision of the UV-5R: BF-E500S at the 409Shop for $49 USD.

I'd pay a few bucks more to get the GT-3 based on the looks alone. Yikes. And I continue to be amazed by the creative model numbers. This one sounds like the latest Mercedes.

Knoxville Brew aka K Brew

My chef friend had been talking about a new coffee place: Knoxville Brew. They serve up a mighty fine cup of Joe. I had a simple drip (the El Ishco from El Salvador). It was quite smooth and had a fantastic flavor. K Brew isn't exactly close to my house, so that's good for my wallet.