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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!!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
QRP Book Video Review
Check this wonderful video review of 15 QRP books by Peter Parker, VK3YE.
I own a few of the titles mentioned and always on the lookout for others if the price is right. A few of the asking prices are way out of my reach, see below.
For instance:
Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur by Wes Hayward and Doug DeMaw is priced between $91.00 used or $300.00 new on Amazon. But you can pick up a new copy of Experimental Methods in RF Design for $30 and change, also at Amazon. The ARRL store price is $49.95.
Pays to shop around and save a few buck$.
I own a few of the titles mentioned and always on the lookout for others if the price is right. A few of the asking prices are way out of my reach, see below.
For instance:
Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur by Wes Hayward and Doug DeMaw is priced between $91.00 used or $300.00 new on Amazon. But you can pick up a new copy of Experimental Methods in RF Design for $30 and change, also at Amazon. The ARRL store price is $49.95.
Pays to shop around and save a few buck$.
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