One of the better aspects of #SXSW is that I preemptively take my ham radios out of my car. This allows me better peace of mind in that I can park it almost anywhere downtown during the festival and I don’t have to worry about other people taking my radios out for me.
Tag Archives: amateur radio
Aero Postale
As I renew my USPS PO Box for another year at $182, I have to wonder if it’s worth it to continue having a PO Box. I got it when I filed for my first FCC Amateur Radio license, because every license must have an address on file. Since it’s public record, I didn’t want …
Dark Shack QRT
This weekend is ARRL Field Day, and for the first time since picking up the amateur radio hobby, I’m just not feeling it. I don’t think I’ll be charging up any batteries and raising temporary antennas at my home just so I can struggle to get on the air and be heard. Not this year. …
Architecture is Fate
Some part of me can’t wait to return to the office. It sounds strange, yes, but if you consider that my work-from-home desk is in my bedroom, it makes sense. During the weekdays, I spend something like 80% of my day in my bedroom, between sleeping, working, eating during breaks, and playing with radios. Most …
CW, But For Real
A few years ago, I made an attempt to learn CW (Morse Code). I made an honest-to-god attempt. But I didn’t stick with it. Got frustrated with the apps I used, and never got fluent enough at copying symbols to rise above the frustration. Well, I was chatting with my buddy Michael KG5RXG. I had …