Time

With apologies to Chicago...

"Does anybody really know what time it is
Does anybody really care
If so I can't imagine why
We've all got time enough to cry"

A plan to eliminate time zones.

Two Way Radio Show is on Google Play Music

And speaking of podcasts...

The Two Way Radio Show #Podcast is now available on Google Play Music! https://t.co/DWlmo69xrv #2WayRadios @brickolore @amatradio

— BuyTwoWayRadios.com (@2wayradios) April 18, 2016

Equitable Structure for Employee Parking

New Equitable Structure for Employee Parking Begins August 1 at UTK:

"Beginning in the fall 2016 semester, the university will begin charging for faculty and staff parking through a tiered, equitable pay structure.

The changes are the result of feedback from employees and research conducted about faculty and staff parking at other large universities.

Employee permits for the 2015-16 academic year expire on July 31. The new pay structure will take effect for permits that begin on August 1.

The new employee payment structure has four cost levels and is based on an employee’s annual compensation.

Here are the levels:

• $29,999 and under annual compensation will pay $20 per month
• $30,000 to $59,999 will pay $30 per month
• $60,000 to $149,999 will pay $35 per month
• $150,000 and over annual compensation will pay $50 per month

Most faculty and staff will see no change to the price they currently pay, while a substantial number of our staff will begin paying less."

Ham Radio 360

I've got good news and bad news. Bad news: The Fo Time Podcast is no more. Good news: Cale has just changed the name to Ham Radio 360 to be more representative of the way the podcast and site have evolved.

#BreakingNews #hamradio https://t.co/bnu3BQhi2n

— Ham Radio (@hamradio360) April 19, 2016

Check out the new Ham Radio 360 site and give him a follow on Twitter.

Edit: Or find them on Facebook.

Boston Marathon

I'm not there, but maybe some day...

Monday workout: 1x26.2 @ goal marathon pace.

— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 18, 2016

Baofeng Tech UV-2501+220: On Sale for $99.89

Looks like the Baofeng Tech UV-2501+220 has a price drop - showing on sale for $99.89 with free shipping.

Game Time

I'll see your geek starter set:

Found three of my old D&D sets at my mom's house. pic.twitter.com/Yyuyrfj8j4

— Peter Rojas (@peterrojas) April 9, 2016

Also found the World of Greyhawk stuff. pic.twitter.com/jmiVn8rQYt

— Peter Rojas (@peterrojas) April 10, 2016

And raise you my uber geek ultimate collection:





I'm not even sure that was all of it.

Leixen VV-898: BuyTwoWayRadios Backpack Radio Notes

BuyTwoWayRadios Backpack Leixen VV-898 Radio Notes:

"From the beginning, many hams suggested using the VV-898 in a go-box. Apparently Leixen caught wind of this idea, because they did just that, with the launch of two new variations of this micro mobile, the Leixen VV-898P and VV-898SP UHF/VHF Dual Band Mobile Backpack Two Way Radio."

"The VV-898 Backpack Radio is mounted in an enclosure with everything needed to function as a battery powered mobile device capable of instant-on operation virtually anytime, anywhere. It has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery designed for extended periods of operation and a radiator fan with and on/off switch to keep it cool while transmitting out in the field. While it does use the 400mW speaker already built into the radio, a speaker jack is located on the side of the unit for more flexibility and external audio configurations. It includes a 13.8v AC adapter to recharge the battery or to power the radio when used as a base station."

"Like the stand alone mobile versions, the VV-898 backpack radios are available in two models. 

Leixen VV-898P - This is the 10W model. It has a 6A Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. Price: $159.99. 

Leixen VV-898SP - This is the 25W model. It has a 10A Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. Price: $179.99"

Baofeng UV-82HP: Keypad Programming

Somehow I missed the UV-82HP and didn't get it on "The Radios" page. I've fixed that now. And speaking of the Baofeng UV-82HP, here's a tutorial for programming it (and others) from the keypad.

World Backup Day

Ha!

Today is #WorldBackupDay! The one day a year when we back up all our files. https://t.co/dmRIh4Fgnq

— Terrible Networker (@BadAtNetworking) March 31, 2016