Monthly Archives: October 2015

New Radio (Ham) in Truck

I have been watching the online sales for dual band radios, looking for one for the truck.  My preferred has been the Yaesu 7800 or 7900.  I missed a copy and the others it seems the people think they are … Continue reading

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Meetings Everywhere!

The end of October was meeting week!  Unlike work meetings, these were fun! It started on Wednesday, October 21st.  Ted from the Nikonites Photgraphy Forum was passing through on his way to Florida from Cleveland.   We had never met … Continue reading

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New Tool Kit!

When we moved, most of the tools were old and left behind.  I kept my made toolbox, a sabre saw and a cordless drill.  When I worked on my antenna project, I realized I needed something more. I researched several … Continue reading

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Antenna Project (Satellite)

I had picked up the Arrow II Satellite Antenna which is hand-held.   I had seen plans for making a bracket to mount it to a Camera tripod and decided to try that.   Credit Randy, K7AGE for the plans. … Continue reading

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The 10th Annual Schoolhouse RTE

Some may be asking, what is RTE and what does that have to do with Schoolhouse? An RTE is a motorcycle term for Ride to Eat.   It is a gathering called by someone at a restaurant where people ride … Continue reading

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