Amateur Radio

Satellite Revelations

I've continued working on satellite contacts. And, I'm having a blast. Grid Activations – All The Time There seem to be a tremendous number of grid activations underway...

Almost Mast-Mount Preamps

Searching the website, I've just realized that I  haven't written about the ARR Preamps I've added for VHF (2 meters) and UHF (70 centimeters)....

September VHF Contest Division Winner

Just received a very nifty certificate from the ARRL for the September 2015 VHF Contest. I managed to be the West Gulf Division Winner...

Ham Shack Update

We've just endured a huge home remodeling project. Part of that effort required that I tear down my ham shack for carpet installation. When...

Live Satellite QSO on Video

You may have caught the post on my very first satellite QSO. The great thing for me with that QSO was that Clayton, W5PFG,...

Rendezvous with Lewis and Clarke — Science Fiction

Lately I've been on a run of reading science fiction. It began with C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy. These three superb stories predated his excellent...

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