Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Soldering Is Easy Comic Book

Here is a wonderful free online booklet showing the basics of soldering.

Soldering Is Easy

Soldering Is Easy
Here's How To Do It

This easy to read comic book format was put together by Jeff Keyzer, Mitch Altman, & Andie Nordgren.

A good read for the beginner and a few helpful tips for the rest of us.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Earth Hour 2013


Shut off your lights tonight at 8:30 PM (your time) for Earth Hour!
Help save the planet!!

Inspiration Saturday

Saturday morning inspiration.


Have a nice weekend!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Electronics Toolbox App

If your big on apps for your smartphone this one might come in handy.

http://www.electronicproducts.com/Computer_Systems/Standalone_Mobile/The_Electronic_Toolbox_is_the_perfect_app_for_beginners_and_professionals.aspx?terms=electronic+toolbox

From the write up this looks like some handy information.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sunday Evening QRP

This afternoon did a quick indoor antenna setup with my 20M Par End Fed in the upstairs bedroom and to my surprise received a very nice low SWR reading of 1.5.

Ran a coax down the stairs and took over the living room coffee table with an FT857D and a portable battery. So far the band seems on the quiet side but was able to make one SSB QRP 10W contact with KE9N in Roscoe, IL.

So far I am a happy camper with this very simple setup.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

This guy Is a riot!

What hurts more, AC or DC?
 

This is not my cup of tea but interesting to say the least.
I guess you can say don't try this at home kids (or adults).

Sunday, March 3, 2013

GEICO

You have to love the Geico commercials on the tube.


This ending always gets a laugh out of me.


The caveman is still a classic.


The most recent one has a few people up in arms.
All fun in my book.

OK its time to fire up a radio.
Enjoy your Sunday!