Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Vero Telecom VR-6600PRO
Hans starts his review of the VR-6600PRO. Initial impressions seem to be good with a few speed issues (scanning slow, menus exit quickly, sluggish response to commands).
Rules
Rules are important, but, boy, can hams spend a lot of time debating the interpretation of them.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Baofeng Tech Announcement
Lots more info, but still a bit of a teaser...
"You are the FIRST to get a glimpse at what is coming VERY SOON!
So why all of the fuss you may be asking? We have been working very hard and are bringing FOUR completely new radios out for every user. We have taken your feedback and are introducing the WORLD'S FIRST radios to be completely multi-user capable - including GMRS and MURS pre-programmed capabilities.
You didn't think we would just stop there did you? Since we have the best FANS we also are including: Crossband Repeater Capabilities, Dual Simultaneous Receivers, 6 Band Reception, NOAA Weather Channels and Alerts, 7 Encoding and Decoding Methods, and Upgradable Firmware. There is still so much more to be revealed!
This is only the start of our radio revolution - the official details and announcement are only a week away - TRUST US; the anticipation is killing us too!
73s - The Team at BaoFeng Tech "
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"You are the FIRST to get a glimpse at what is coming VERY SOON!
So why all of the fuss you may be asking? We have been working very hard and are bringing FOUR completely new radios out for every user. We have taken your feedback and are introducing the WORLD'S FIRST radios to be completely multi-user capable - including GMRS and MURS pre-programmed capabilities.
You didn't think we would just stop there did you? Since we have the best FANS we also are including: Crossband Repeater Capabilities, Dual Simultaneous Receivers, 6 Band Reception, NOAA Weather Channels and Alerts, 7 Encoding and Decoding Methods, and Upgradable Firmware. There is still so much more to be revealed!
This is only the start of our radio revolution - the official details and announcement are only a week away - TRUST US; the anticipation is killing us too!
73s - The Team at BaoFeng Tech "
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Running - The 10% Rule
Conventional wisdom says if you want to avoid an injury never increase your mileage by more than 10% week over week. This article questions the validity of that rule:
*Problems include injury, but also running slower than expected or not being able to complete distance goals.
"These two studies clearly indicate that prescribing to the 10 percent rule does not reduce your chance of injury. The question now becomes: How do you decide how much can you safely increase your weekly training volume while minimizing injury risk? While the answer is certainly individual, over the following pages we’ll take a look at some more flexible “rules” to follow."I suggest replacing the 10% rule with another bit of conventional wisdom - listen to your body. For me, my problems* are usually tied to poor nutrition, lack of sleep, or over doing a workout.
*Problems include injury, but also running slower than expected or not being able to complete distance goals.
Top 10 and Best/Worse of 2014
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
New Kicks
I cheated on my Asics when I could no longer get the GT-2170. I tried a pair of Brooks Ravenna 5, but took them back after a single run. I then moved to a Saucony Guide 7. It became obvious from my wear patterns that I no longer pronate like I did when I started running. My foot strike has changed dramatically. So now, I'm back to Asics - this time in the Gel-Nimbus 15.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Retevis RT-B6
You never know where these things will show up... I was helping with a class and noticed a radio sitting on the counter.
The labels on the radio and the charger don't match. I turned it on for a quick picture and then popped the battery off.
I want to see if there are others scattered around the building. If I had to guess, someone bought something like this 10 pack for emergency communications. I'm betting they think they just bought some walkie-talkies.
The labels on the radio and the charger don't match. I turned it on for a quick picture and then popped the battery off.
I want to see if there are others scattered around the building. If I had to guess, someone bought something like this 10 pack for emergency communications. I'm betting they think they just bought some walkie-talkies.
HT of the Future
HT of the Future at Orlando:
"On February 14, Bruce Perens K6BP will be demonstrating the handheld transceiver of the future at the Orlando Hamcation.
He will be speaking on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 in the "Lakeside Pavilion with Hamcation Inflatable Portable Shelters (HIPS)".
Bruce will demonstrate the current Whitebox Bravo board, and will show and discuss the PCB 3D renderings and schematics of the Whitebox Charley (third generation) which is about to go to a prototype manufacturing run. He hopes to sell this version."
At github:
"A cross between a smart phone and a software defined radio with an Open Hardware & Software license. Built to set the Internet FREE from it's bondage to wires."
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