Originally posted May 10, 2016 on old blog Back in early 2004, we took a chance and purchased a used ICOM IC-T90A from a Ham Operator on eBay. When it arrived, I was elated to find it worked like a charm – once we figured out how to operate it. Back then, had to take a drive to Ham Radio Outlet and picked […]
Originally posted May 9, 2016 on old blog. After a ton of thought, I purchased a used Yeasu FT-817 radio on 2/2/2016 from another Ham and good friend. It required a minor repair as the power receptacle was damaged, but I was able to get the replacement part from Yeasu parts and service – then solder in the new receptacle […]
Originally posted May 9, 2016 on old blog This one is picture intensive, I apologize if this page takes longer to load but it should be worth it if you are interested in building one from 450 ohm window lead. Last Christmas, several members of our Ham radio club were setting up over at Sprout’s Market in Santee, CA. to give […]
Originally posted January 29th, 2016 on my old blog. Well, a few short months ago, (as I approached my 70th birthday), Heidi went to work on me saying I should get back into Amateur Radio. (I passed my Amateur Radio “Technician” license back in 2004 – after reflecting upon the unpleasant surprises associated with the 2003 “Cedar Fire” that swept […]