From the "what is new is old department"... the Internet Radio Model S-1000.
The documentation "revealed that the company imported the radio from Hong Kong, and were based in Beckenham in Kent. It seems even back then Chinese imports were inaccurate, as the town is spelt ‘Beekenham’ on the warranty card! The box is a little dirty and battered, so the €20 (£17/$27) price tag seemed very fair to me."
No word if it has FCC approval, will be a tri-bander, will do 8 watts, has DTMF, if a Kenwood style plug will work for programming, is AMBE+2™ compatible, or work with Ham Radio Deluxe.
A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Baofeng GT-3: UV-5R Comparison
A GT-3/UV-5R comparison video from Radioddity
He points out the different chips used in the GT-3 and UV-5R.
And has the following details on the site:
Radio Frequency IC
He points out the different chips used in the GT-3 and UV-5R.
And has the following details on the site:
Radio Frequency IC
- Upgrade SQ to enhance the anti-interference ability
- RDA1846S add an new tail tone elimination function,when transmit and receive signal between 50Hz with 55H
- Improve the receiver AGV switching noise when signal strength changes severe
Frequency-Modulated Receiver Chip
The RDA5802N has a powerful low-IF digital audio processor, this make it have optimum sound quality with varying reception conditions
Power Amplifier IC
- Low crossover distortion
- Low quiescent circuit current
LED Flashlight
High lumens degrees
Shell
Upgrade Dustproof, waterproof and drop resistance ability
PMP - Rita's Process Game
In the PMP Exam Prep book, it recommends playing a game to help memorize the various components of each process group. The game involves cutting out squares that represent each project management process. You mix the squares up and then organize them by process group and see if you can do it mistake free.
Of course, someone has created a way to play the game on-line.
Of course, someone has created a way to play the game on-line.
Labels:
PMP,
Technology
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
PMP
When I lost my job, I wanted to fill my time with something of value, so I thought about working on some certifications. I earned my ITIL Foundation cert a while back. I got a lot of good advice here and in the real world about what to do next. For many reasons, but primarily because I think it will help me get a job I am very interested in, I am working on my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
I've been part of more projects than I care to think about - as an individual contributor or project manager and everything in between. I hope learning the PMP material will make me a better project manager, but at a minimum it should differentiate me from other candidates - and that is very important to me right now. You have to document your project experience and have at least 4,500 hours and a bachelor's degree (or 7,500 without the degree) to be eligible for the certification. In addition, you need 35 project management education hours. I'm happy to say that I completed my application and it has been accepted. Now I just need to study and pass the 200 question exam.
I am using the PMP Exam Prep, Eighth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam book for the core of my study. YouTube is a great resource as well - see a couple of good examples at the end of this post.
Back to the studying, so my projects don't end up like this.
Learn PMP Critical Path In 17 Minutes Flat
Learn PMP Earned Value in 10 Minutes Flat
I've been part of more projects than I care to think about - as an individual contributor or project manager and everything in between. I hope learning the PMP material will make me a better project manager, but at a minimum it should differentiate me from other candidates - and that is very important to me right now. You have to document your project experience and have at least 4,500 hours and a bachelor's degree (or 7,500 without the degree) to be eligible for the certification. In addition, you need 35 project management education hours. I'm happy to say that I completed my application and it has been accepted. Now I just need to study and pass the 200 question exam.
I am using the PMP Exam Prep, Eighth Edition: Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam book for the core of my study. YouTube is a great resource as well - see a couple of good examples at the end of this post.
Back to the studying, so my projects don't end up like this.
Learn PMP Critical Path In 17 Minutes Flat
Learn PMP Earned Value in 10 Minutes Flat
Labels:
Management,
PMP,
Projects
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
TN .GOV @ Work
This is just another example of how the government fails to meet the standards of the private sector. I don't seem to recall Amazon.com shutting down during parts of the day and preventing me from just checking the status of an order.
Labels:
Business,
Government,
Technology
Monday, December 9, 2013
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.
Labels:
Science,
Technology
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.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
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.
1. Post the 2M calling frequency on your car.
2. Be a YL.
3. Have the call sign: N4KED.
Labels:
Ham Radio
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.
And the Baofeng website says it is the one, so there is that.
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