So, in my continuing quest to learn cw, and a failed attempt at getting local hams interested in our own CW learners group, I've joined the Long Island CW Club. They have over 1500 members across the world, and host 75 online CW classes per week! Classes range from absolute beginner to teaching how to head copy. If you're interested in learning CW, this is probably the best … [Read More...]
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Chameleon CHA TD Lite Antenna
This is the perfect portable antenna for me. Apparently, I'm hard on antennas. I've managed to break my BuddiPole. I've fixed it, but I need something more robust. … [Read More...]
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My grill cart.
Here's a grill cart I designed and built to complement my Weber Summit Charcoal. You can find the sketchup file for it at the bottom. SketchUp FileUse at … [Read More...]
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NELLA FOR PREZ 2020!
Busy few months
No excuse, I know, but I’m back now and will be posting much this week. In the mean time, check out my QSL card.
My Essay of My First Field Day
… aaand that’s pretty much how I felt at my first field day! I attended SWDCARC‘s this year, and I was totally the new kid at school. Before, I only THOUGT I had a lot to learn. Now, after field day, I KNOW I have a lot to learn. From Jerry’s (KB6OJE) most patient tutelage […]
The MiniShack Conversion Begins
This is the ‘Before’ pic of my car. I took this pic last July, and will take new ones as the MiniShack takes shape.
To Learn CW or Not to Learn CW
So…in order to become licensed Ham Radio Operators, the FCC does not require us to know Morse Code (CW) anymore. I must admit, once I found out that they USED to require it, I felt a bit cheap by comparison to the old (I use that term loosely) guys & gals. However, did that bother […]
Elecraft KX3 Kit Arrived!!!
YAY!! It’s HERE after an INTERMINABLE wait of 5 WHOLE days!!! I’ll start putting it together SOON! Until then I’ll at least unpack the box..
Icom IC-7200
Content coming soon!
Yaesu VX-6R
I absolutely LOVE this little radio! It is my first ham radio, and is what I used to make my first ever ham radio QSO with KD5LQD. If for no other reason that that, it has secured a soft spot in my heart forever. However, there are plenty of other reasons to love this little […]
From Civilian to Extra Class Ham Operator in One Fell Swoop using Hamtestonline.com
I was searching for the best way to study for the exams. I’m usually a hands-on kinda guy so I prefer classroom environments to learn in, but didn’t see any local that were scheduled when I wanted to study. I did buy the ARRL books, but they looked like a LOT to slog though. In […]
Who I am
Boredom alert… I claim no responsibility if what follows makes you fall asleep and bang your head on your keyboard. Fair warning. I’m a web designer/developer and 3D animator by trade. Besides that and ham radio, I like working out in my shop making things out of wood, taking pictures, shooting guns, learning to play […]