M120…It’s aliiiiiiiiive!
Thanks to Gary, WD0BIA, I realized that the Motorola RJ-45 is wired
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Whole Hog Linux
Well, I bit the bullet and started jumping the Microsoft ship. I picked up a new hard drive after dinner and I’m now running Ubuntu 9.10 64-bit on my desktop. I also installed Vista to a VM like I did … Continue reading →
More Linux News
Ok, so this isn’t technically radio-related but since it involves the laptop I’ll be using for my radio stuff I figure I can include the Linux stuff here. Besides, it’s my blog and I’ll do what I want. 🙂 I … Continue reading →
Hello 2010
Well, here we are. It’s a new year. Doesn’t seem much different. 🙂 Last night I set about trying to put together my dedicated APRS setup. I have a Motorola M120 that I plan on mounting to the back of … Continue reading →
Linux Ham Update
Well, I have Xubuntu running and I finally got fldigi configured with my Signalink USB. It was pretty painless but it seems that I had to have fldigi shutdown when I inserted the USB cable or it wouldn’t recognize it. … Continue reading →
Radio Linux
I’ve been wanting to gain more exposure with Linux for several years now. About 5 years ago I ran my in-house web server on Redhat but after taking it offline and switching to a host provider I’ve done very little … Continue reading →
Mall Watch
Every year our ARES group holds Mall Watch. We drive around the parking lot of one of the local malls and provide security with extra eyes. Sometimes we help watch exits for suspected shoplifters. Sometimes we call for a jump … Continue reading →
T-Minus 5 and Holding
Well, I’ve decided to put the TinyTrak project on hold. I have the case cut out and some wire leads soldered in place but I just don’t have the time to get it finished before my trip. There’s no way … Continue reading →
Latest Goodies
Today I picked up the makings of my future battery bank. I got four CS3 HRL12390 batteries rated at about 108AH. These batteries retail for about $250 and I scored an excellent deal and paid a fraction of that. My … Continue reading →
Stalled
Well, progress on the new TinyTrak has pretty much stalled out. I’m having to re-work the case design and I’ve been busy working on other things. We’ll see what happens this weekend. Tomorrow kicks of tower weekend. We have a … Continue reading →