APRS iGate from a Raspberry Pi Zero
How D Everyone. A few years back I tried to create an APRS iGate using an RTL-SDR Dongle and a Raspberry Pi 3. I watched a few videos and read through at least a...
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Add GPS to your Windows Laptop for $14
Getting ready for Field Day and thinking about adding some of the new digital modes? You know you need accurate time on your laptop but all laptops drift, some more than others. You could...
Installation and Readings from my MyAntenna EFHW-8010P EFD
How D Everyone. It’s been a while but Family and Work always take precedence. I was able to get the MyAntenna EFHW-8010 installed the weekend following it’s arrival. It was a bit of work...
Ham Shack Antenna Addition
How D Everyone. Last year I carved out a spot in my small home office and moved my modest ham equipment from the garage, 125 yards from the house, up to the house. The...
Winter Field Day. Who’s in?
Winter field day is just weeks away. January 26th and 27th. How many people out there are going to participate in one form or another? In the last two years of being licensed my...
Power Pole Distribution Block Kit
Looking for more projects to get you through the winter? Add this Power Pole distribution block kit to your work bench. For $25 you really can’t go wrong. They also have a link to...
On to 2019…….
2018 did not see near enough MOTA activations as I had planned. As for most of us, Family, Work and Life in general just get in the way. The elusive Pyramid Group Copper Mine...
5th Time is the Charm – I Hope!
For the 5th time in 2 years we are going to try to find and activate the Pyramid Group Copper Mine that was established in 1908. We know where it is but getting there...
Fires in local MOTA locations
As with many parts of Colorado, fires have moved into my main MOTA area. Last Tuesday a fire started about 6 miles East of my QTH and luckily moved East, continuing on government land. ...
Fox Mine – Nature Said No!
How D Everyone. Got a good start last Friday morning heading out for the Fox Mine. Mostly sunny, low 70s when I started out and a slight breeze. The Fox Mine is about 30...