Archive for August, 2008
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Sunday, August 31st, 2008I’ve always had an interest in VLF radio, the basement of the radio spectrum. Not as a LowFER on the 136kHz band (not yet anyway), but in wanting to monitor the naturally-generated sounds of Earth’s atmosphere. I’d often seen ads for VLF radio…
FYI… Hurricane Watch Net Active for Gustav
Sunday, August 31st, 2008Posted to the SKCC list…
The Hurricane Watch Net is operating on 7.100, and has requested that the frequency be kept clear during Hurricane Gustov. It is a closed net, so unless you are in the affected area, please refrain…
Looking for Work Again.
Friday, August 29th, 2008When I applied for my new job, I asked if I’d ever have to work out of town. Their response was that they seldom did out-of-town, overnight work and I’d rarely be gone for days at a time. I also…
Interesting Glimpses into China
Friday, August 29th, 2008From an ARRL online article on ham radio in china:
The Present Day License Situation in China
Amateur Radio in China began a slow but steady growth when the internal controls by the government were relaxed in 1992. Control of…
Interesting…
Friday, August 29th, 2008I picked this up off an email list. Looks like the Russians are broadcasting out a lot of instructions to their submarine fleet. Do I understand what any of this means? Heck no. Just seems odd that ol’ Pooty-poot over…
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