I recently re-installed my Raspberry Pi after yet another SD card crapped out on me. Instead of running from SD card though, I installed Raspbian on an external USB hard drive … … on a Raspberry Pi 1 B+! Yes it is possible! Not in the same way as you would with a Raspberry Pi 3,… Read More HOW-TO run a Raspberry Pi 1 from a USB HDD (or why is G0WFV’s site so sloooooooooow?!)
Since setting up my ‘new’ shack, I’ve been using my Yaesu FT-90R for 2m/70cm FM. I must have bought it the late 1990s and it was used extensively in a mobile environment, moving from car to car for a number of years right up until I replaced it with my FT-857D when that got replaced… Read More That moment when you discover a use for an old (rotten!) mic cable (or how to make a programming cable for an FT-90R using an Arduino!)
I may have mentioned somewhere on this blog that I’ve been licensed since I was 18 years old; young for this hobby we call Amateur Radio. That comes with some pros and some cons … One pro is that after 24 years, I like to think I know what I’m doing (kind of!), one con… Read More That moment when the new guys’ interests reinvigorate yours … (or how I received SSTV from the ISS!)
I’ve just returned from a much needed, last minute break in EA6, but I made the conscious decision when packing not to pack radios – despite my hold baggage only weighing in at 8Kg of the 22Kg allowed – hey who needs lots of clothes when you’re going to be on the beach most of… Read More That moment when you don’t get withdrawal symptoms …
You can view this article from one of two view points (or both) … 1. The self-entitled, new millennium view that none are allowed to speak the truth if it is critical of (and may upset/offend) someone. 2. Amateur radio manufacturers and outlets prey on the captive audience of folks that partake of our niche… Read More That moment when you speak your mind …
… well kind of! If like me, you have a habit of misplacing CAT cables for rigs, this little tip might come in handy. I’m fairly sure I’m not the first to do it, but I couldn’t find any ready to go instructions or write ups of this being done, so here we go –… Read More That moment when you can’t find your CAT cable (or HOW-TO Program or CAT control your rig with an Arduino!)
OK, so it’s time for me to come clean! My friends, even my family call me a geek; I have some slightly off the wall, not exactly main-stream interests which some of them have in the past commented on my “expertise” and “knowledge”. Amateur Radio (if you haven’t guessed already) and all that the hobby entails… Read More “The Knack” or that moment when projects go wrong …
UPDATE (8/1/17): HRD Software LLC have issued an open apology to “all our customers or prospective customers”. Although undated, it can be assumed this is fairly recent, ie within the last week, as it references Rick Ruhl’s resignation on 31/12/16. The apology can be found here. I was a big fan of this software (which says a… Read More Ham Radio Deluxe in the poo? You betcha!
A few months ago, I tweeted Heikki to inform him that I was no longer able to geolocate on aprs.fi. This turned out to be a problem elsewhere (ie not my end!) however the problem was more “all-encompassing” and would affect all users of the site. Heikke has now addressed (or is about to address) the issue.… Read More aprs.fi moving to TLS
There isn’t a great deal of information available around the bazaars on compilation and installation of the ircDDB Gateway software from source code. With some dumb luck trial and error, it took me a couple of days to fight my way through what little information I was able to pull together. My first point of… Read More HOW-TO Install ircDDB Gateway from latest source code
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