What have I been up to?
All the way back in July when I last posted, I definitely had a ton of stuff to update on. I guess now I have some updates to the updates? I know half of this stuff is not very interesting …
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It’s been a minute hasn’t it?
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It seems like I’ve been away from the blogosphere for quite some time. I’m still alive and kicking but since I last posted there’s been a few life, radio, and work changes.
The 2020 Halifax Amateur Radio Club Flea Market
The 2020 Halifax Amateur Radio Club Flea Market
A sad day for Hams (and Durham Radio) in Canada
After 25 years in business, Durham Radio has closed its doors permanently. We regret to inform you that Durham Radio Sales & Service Inc. after nearly a 25 years in the industry – closed its doors forever at 3:00 PM …
2018 Update
Hello All! It has been a long time since I have posted anything here. I guess when life gets in the way, the blog is one of the first things to suffer. I started a new job back in August …
I built a form for the concrete base for my new tower
Last summer I purchased a 48ft aluminium tower and an antenna rotor. This year I purchased a tri-band yagi to put on top of it. Between work, kids, life, and perpetual procrastination, I haven’t been able to get my prep …
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Log4OM Video Demonstration #4 – Setting up Alerts
For some reason I completely forgot to post about my latest video on Log4OM. This time I take a look at the set up and configuration of the alerts and notifications.
Log4OM Video Demonstration 3.5 – Rig Control using OmniRig
Hello All! I received a comment on my previous video (where I used Hamlib for rig control) by G4POP. He indicated that I would be able to get a view of VFO B in the application if I used OmniRig …
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Log4OM Video Demonstration 3 – Configuring Rig Control and CAT
It is once again time for another Log4OM video! In this third installment of the series, I take a look at setting up Right Control / CAT using the Hamlib library and my TS-570. I go through the configuration and …
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M8 Transistor Tester Kit
One of the fun things about our great hobby is that we get to tinker with all sorts of gadgets. Over the past couple of years I’ve purchased a few cheap device kits from eBay, Amazon, AliExpress, etc. These gadgets are …