A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Vero Telecom VR-6600P Coming Soon
Hans has an update on the Vero Telecom (VGC) VR-6600P. Previous coverage here of this Yaesu FTM-350 lookalike.
Labels:
Ham Radio,
Vero Telecom,
VR-6600P
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Baofeng UV-B5: Flashlight Mod Part II
Labels:
Antenna,
Baofeng,
Flashlights,
Ham Radio,
UV-B5
Ham Radio Growth
Ham radio continues to grow in the US - at least in terms of licenses. (This Reddit discussion got me thinking about it.)
Why?
1. Morse code is no longer a barrier to entry.
2. Cheap radios mean cost is not a barrier to entry.
3. The prepper/survivalist movement includes interest in communications.
4. Ham radio on TV!
Why?
1. Morse code is no longer a barrier to entry.
2. Cheap radios mean cost is not a barrier to entry.
3. The prepper/survivalist movement includes interest in communications.
4. Ham radio on TV!
Labels:
Ham Radio
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Running
I ran today. I ran more miles (13) than the temperature this morning (12 degrees American).
At least I didn't have this problem.
At least I didn't have this problem.
Labels:
Running
Monday, January 20, 2014
Google's Next Acquisition
Google's Next Acquisition: Skydrop - the Nest of irrigation systems. Time for someone to create an open-source controller!
Via Uncrate
Via Uncrate
50 GB of Box Cloud Storage Free
So I've used Dropbox, SkyDrive, and Google Drive. I'm adding Box to the list since they are offering 50 GB of free storage. I don't put anything sensitive out in the cloud, but 50 GB handles several years worth of pictures.
Via Lifehacker
Via Lifehacker
Labels:
Box,
Cloud,
Dropbox,
Google Drive,
SkyDrive
Tomato Head Expands
For my Knoxville readers... Woo Hoo! More Tomato Head!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Surecom SR-112 Simplex Repeater
The Surecom SR-112 Simplex Repeater at the 409Shop for $69.90.
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Friday, January 17, 2014
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