Boafeng Tech: Gen 3 Mobile Updates

The Baofeng Tech UV-2501 and Baofeng Tech UV-5001 got some updates:

GENERATION 3 UPDATESThe 3rd Gen. BTECH mobiles focus on significant hardware updates. The UV-2501 update includes a built-in external temperature cooling fan and an exclusive updated board which provides unmatched performance compared to any transceiver in its class - focusing on refined audio clarity, selectivity, and filtering. The firmware has also been updated with user adjustable DTMF Gain and Mic Gain. Power toggling is now selectable right on the keypad.

Looks like the same update applies to the UV-5001 as well.

Mobile Phones Don't Cause Cancer

According to a 29 year study, mobile phones don't give you cancer.

I'd like to see the 29 year study on the Leixen Note.

$0.99 Connectors

Get your pick of $0.99 connectors.

Via Hank

Rock the Vote

Trump: if you don't vote me, you're voting her
Hillary: if you don't vote me, you're voting him
Me: then I guess I'm voting for both of you

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) May 4, 2016

Never Enough

The same is true for flashlights, pairs of running shoes, guns, etc.

Number of radio rigs you should have is N + 1 where N equals the number of radio rigs u currently have. #amateurradio #hamradio #swl

— Vkthreepi (@Vkthreepi) May 4, 2016

Baofeng Tech: Gen 3 Teaser

Baofeng Tech posted this teaser on their Facebook page.

Campus Carry

Progress: Tennessee Campus Carry Becomes Law Without Haslam Signature

Podcasts

I mowed the lawn and did a bunch of yard work, so I got to listen to a couple of podcasts this week-end.

First, the BuyTwoWayRadios guys ask if there is too much tech in the radios. I say no - as long as all the features don't get in the way of the basic functionality. With a minimal amount of fumbling around, the average ham should be able to get a radio on the air without having to read the entire manual. (Smart phones should be the same way. The average person should be able to do some basic tasks like making a call or texting without having to invest a lot of time learning a new interface.)

Next, I went back in time to listen to the Ham Radio 360 (Fo Time) discussion about selecting your second HT. While that ship had sailed for me a long time ago, it was interesting to hear their pros and cons for various options.

Lastly, this one is in my queue for the commute or my next bit of downtime: Ham Radio 360 - Introduction to SDR.

One minute is all you need

1 Minute of All-Out Exercise May Have Benefits of 45 Minutes of Moderate Exertion:

" In this new experiment, in fact, 60 seconds of strenuous exertion proved to be as successful at improving health and fitness as three-quarters of an hour of moderate exercise."

Diet

I've been working out a lot, so I've had to consume a lot of calories. A typical day:

6:50 Morning workout! Cardio + CORE for 30min Bcca, Glutamine + handful of almonds
7:30 8 eggs + 200gr Oats + blueberries & strawberries + avocado
9:30 400gr Beef, 400gr Sweet potatoes, handful of spinach & greens
11:50 Bcca, glutamine,
12:00 400gr Chicken + 400gr potatoes, greens + some fruits
14:00 Blender = 150gr oats or sweet potatoes, 2 bananas 150gr kelloggs rice krispies, frozen berries, handful almonds, peanut butter and glutamine
14:30 Training strongman, Bcca, glutamine, Vitargo
17:30 60gr protein + 2 banans
18:00 500gr beef + potatoes, greens
20:30 500gr salmon + 500gr sweet potatoes
22:30 50gr casein protein or 6 eggs + avacado + 30gr almonds + 50gr peanut butter

Or maybe that not me, it's this guy.