Monthly Archives: April 2012

GoPro HD Hero2 Test – the “camel”!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Dave

My wife says this makes me look like a camel! A video just for fun!

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GoPro HD Hero2 First Video: Diversions along Lower Powerline Road

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Dave

Woohoo! My birthday present is a GoPro HD Hero2 helmet-mounted camera. Needless to say, it was mounted on my helmet even before I left Highland Cycles of Montrose, CO. What you see here is the first (successful) video, taken last … Continue reading →

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Peach Valley Open and Offers Great Riding

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Dave

Just a quick note that Peach Valley, outside Olathe, CO, is very much open for business. I was up there Saturday and had a blast! And…I have a new GoPro Hero2 camera, so look for videos to come!

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First JT-65 QSO!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dave

JT-65 is a digital communications mode that I’ve heard about. It sounded horribly complex, with many variables that all must be just right. Well, that’s true. Today I received a newsletter from West Mountain Radio with yet another article about … Continue reading →

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Ham Radio General Class Lesson 1.3

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Dave

Here’s your video introduction to the material in Lesson 1.3, “The Upgrade Trail.” After viewing the video, you may return to the list of videos for the General Class training project by clicking here.

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Ham Radio General Class Lesson 1.2

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Dave

Here’s your video introduction to Lesson 1.2, “How to Use this Book,” from the ARRL General Class License Manual. The URL shown in the lesson will provide you with further background information if you’d like resources in addition to what’s … Continue reading →

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Ham Radio General Class Lesson 1.1

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Dave

After you’ve finished, click here to return to the General Class training page. Please add a comment if you have any questions.

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Jumpline: I love you!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Dave

Last night and today I’ve been creating the new website for the Montrose (Colorado) Amateur Radio Club. Frustratingly, I couldn’t configure it to upload images easily. So, I filed a support ticket with Jumpline, Inc., my web hosting provider. I … Continue reading →

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Powerline Roads, Glenn’s Road are mostly open

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave

Over the past couple days, I checked out some of my favorite roads, very near to where I live. Glenn’s Road is open to the point where you can see a great view of Montrose to the north. Upper Powerline … Continue reading →

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