I’ve decided it’s time to add a little flexibility. I’ve got a new domain and you can find me at https://www.n4cdb.com. I’m still working on integrating the new blog so for now you can follow the continued ramblings at https://www.n4cdb.com/wp. … Continue reading →
On Thursday I ordered an OpenTracker+ from Argent Data System. I couldn’t believe it with yesterday being Good Friday but it arrived in the mail today. From CA no less! It took me about an hour to assemble. I realized … Continue reading →
There are a few repeaters in town that I have a difficult time hitting with any consistency. I’ve had good success for the most part with my Diamond X300 vertical but for repeaters in other counties I struggle. I decided … Continue reading →
I’ve made some more headway on the Linux/Amateur Radio front. Now I have Xastir running on the desktop and I’m picking up stations. Well, I’m sort of cheating I suppose. I don’t have a TNC so I’m using internet feeds. … Continue reading →
I had a moment of lucidity this afternoon over lunch. I think I realized why the placement of the nylon washer had such an effect on the Arrow antenna. I believe that fact that when it’s placed on the bottom … Continue reading →
I haven’t been able to use Echolink since I made the switch from Windows to Linux. I’ve been bummed out about it since I used to be on Echolink running a weekly net for about two years and then I … Continue reading →
Today we (Duval County ARES) did another special event with the City of Jacksonville. It was the 2010 St Johns River Celebration Cleanup. There were about 20 sites around the city where volunteers gathered to collect trash and debris from … Continue reading →
And more APRS goodness to boot! Today Duval County ARES supported the 2010 Gate River Run. This is an ever-growing 15K race that draws runners from around the country in search of $85K in prize money. I was happy to … Continue reading →
Well, a number of us from a couple of counties did a trial run of the 100-mile route for May’s Tour de Cure. We started at 2pm with stations located at key mile markers along the route. I then drove … Continue reading →
Well, tomorrow is our first attempt at multi-county APRS tracking in preparation for the 2010 Tour de Cure. Much of the course route is in very rural country and the current coverage is slim to none. We’ve got four operators … Continue reading →
