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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Trebuchet for Punkin’ Chuckin’—Royce’s Piecemaker
I took the video on October 16th. This is what hams do in their spare time! Royce Seymore, AAØJD, joins with Jim Landon, KBØEMJ, and Terry Tippie, NØXMI, for a little punkin’ chuckin’ fun! (Note: the video can be viewed … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries, Montrose County
Tagged ham radio, olathe, pumpkin chucking, punkin chunkin, trebuchet
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Roxio Creator Pro 2011 VideoWave—you forgot the basics!
I sent this to Roxio: Folks, I just purchased and downloaded Roxio Creator 2011. Last year I purchased Roxio Creator 2010. There are some fundamental things that I’m amazed you guys still get wrong. These are really basic: 1. Autosave … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Tips
Tagged missing the basics, Roxio, Roxio Creator Pro, video creation, video software
15 Comments
ICOM 9100—New HF/VHF/UHF Radio
Icom has added the ICOM 9100 to its lineup. Physically, it looks very much like the new ICOM 7410, but has added capabilities at VHF and UHF (and with an optional extra, 1.2 GHz). The radio is clearly intended for … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries
Tagged ham radio, ICOM 9100, icom radios, ICOM satellite radio
3 Comments
Kenwood’s Ham Radio HF Rig Lineup
Today’s summary is of the rather small Kenwood family of HF transceivers, a couple of which are of interest to new hams. Kenwood seems to be in the same place that Yaesu was back in the mid-1980s, with only three … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries
Tagged first hf radio, ham radio, TS-2000, TS-2000X, TS-480HX, TS-480SAT, TS-590S, TS-B2000
5 Comments
Yaesu’s Ham Radio HF Rig Lineup
Yesterday I provided a summary of ICOM’s HF rigs. Today’s post is about Yaesu’s lineup. I’ll admit I’m partial to Yaesu because I’ve had two of their HF radios, an FT-201 and an FT-747 (I still have the latter—it’s my … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries
Tagged first hf radio, FT-2000, FT-2000D, FT-817, FT-857, FT-897, FT-950, FTDX5000, FTDX9000, FTDX9000/MP, FTDX9000D, FTX5000D, ham radio, HF radio, yaesu, Yaesu lineup
3 Comments
Icom’s Ham Radio HF Rig Lineup
(Updated: 26 Feb 2011 to include ICOM 9100) I’m continuing a series of posts for hams who’ve just received their General Class license (the middle grade—see here). For new Generals, I recommend that the first antenna be a 40m dipole … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries
Tagged first hf radio, ham radio, hf radios, icom, icom hf radios, ICOM IC-7000, ICOM IC-718, ICOM IC-7200, ICOM IC-7410, ICOM IC-7600, ICOM IC-9100, icom radios
2 Comments
Ham radio 40-meter dipole: your first antenna
Okay, as I noted before, my first antenna wasn’t a dipole. But I’ve worked with lots of new hams, and a dipole is cheap, quick, and easy to construct. But, you say, dipoles are only single-band. Yep, and I recommend … Continue reading
Watson wins big!
Why would I post about this? Because I work for IBM, that’s why! I’ve been to the IBM Research building shown and I’m just delighted with how it came out. Want to watch a bit? Here’s a ten minute video … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Tips
Tagged artificial intelligence, jeopardy, watson
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Hy-gain 14-AVQ—My First Amateur Radio HF Antenna
What should I use for an HF antenna? I received this query from a friend who has recently passed his amateur radio General Class exam. My usual answer is: a homebrew dipole, but that got me to thinking. What was … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries, Product Reviews
Tagged 14AVQ, antenna, first antenna, hf, Hy-gain, hygain, radials
10 Comments
Durango Silverton Train Leaves Silverton
Railfans, pay notice! Everyone loves the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (DSNGRR), based in Durango, Colorado. During the summer, the company runs several morning trains from Durango to Silverton, and then in the afternoon runs trains returning. This video shows a … Continue reading
Posted in San Juan County, Video
Tagged Colorado, Durango, Durango Silverton NGRR, engine 482, locomotive, NGRR, ouray county, railfan, Silverton, steam locomotive
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