Originally posted Aug 12, 2016 on old blog. Originally, our Son claimed the back bedroom when we moved into this house, but he was near grown and it wasn’t too long before he moved out on his own, found work, married, and started a family. Eventually, I converted that room into a Home Office, and it stayed that way for […]
Originally posted May 24, 2016 on old blog. Worked on this page for a good friend who has been generous with his time, etc., as I’ve fumbled through life as a brand-new General, then Amateur Extra, and Volunteer Examiner since last September or so… I know a bit about computers and he knows a *ton* about radio – believe me […]
Originally posted May 24, 2016 on old blog. This project got started when another Ham, (also a Linux Mint enthusiast), asked me to take a look at a package called “CQRLOG”. I did, and after lots of research plus trial and error – have got it working, also have a growing love for CQRLOG. I am currently running Linux Mint 17.3 […]
Originally posted May 15, 2016 OK, so I am an admitted lazy old bum that spends entirely too much time setting on his comfortable couch with a notebook computer handy, an FT-60 handheld radio connected to a J-Pole antenna next to him, TV remote, radio, snacks, refreshments, etc. Ayup, the “life of Riley” around the old Pondee and life is […]
Originally posted May 14, 2016 on old blog. You might want to skip this one if you have no interest in Linux v/s Ham Radio. It is no secret that yours truly is somewhat of a Linux enthusiast. “TUX” is the name given to the little penguin which became a symbol for Linux long ago, and you are currently reading this […]
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 […]