Monthly Archives: February 2013

Ham Radio General Class License Lesson 6.3, Yagi Antennas

Yagi antennas, or as they are popularly called, “beams,” trace back many years. This is your video introduction to section 6.3, Yagi Antennas, in the General Class License Manual from the ARRL. The material introduces the text – you’ll need … Continue reading

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WordPress: Photos are Easy to Add to Posts

Use WordPress? Like to add photos to your blog posts? Watch this video to see how easy it is. WordPress just makes it easier and easier!

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Winter, Winter, Where is Spring?

I took this pic of Mt. Sneffels from our back deck a couple days ago. Winter can be pretty, but it’s hard to ride a motorcycle through the snow! Usually the snow becomes serious about melting in March, giving rise … Continue reading

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Ham Radio General Class Lesson 6.2, Dipoles, Ground-planes, and Random Wires

Here’s your video introduction to Lesson 6.2, Dipoles, Ground-planes, and Random Wires, in the ARRL General Class License Manual. This video is about 17 minutes long but well worth the time to sit through—I think you’ll enjoy it! When you … Continue reading

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