I am now up and running on the Mastodon Social Network, which promises to be a sane site for ham radio fans. And, maybe replace Twitter. Read more
Category: Insights
Remembering the Radios of Buchenwald
One man’s ham radio ingenuity and desperation built the radios of Buchenwald and saved lives. Let’s look back. Read more
Remembering My Royal Visit in 1970
Yes, that’s me sitting between the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne in 1970. Here’s the story of my Royal Visit. Read more
Department Store Tube Tester Memories
You may remember the days when you tested your own vacuum tubes at the local department store tube tester. Reminds me of my first part-time job. Read more
Using WordPress Seven Years In
For just over seven years, I have been using WordPress to manage this web site. It’s a great content management system. Read more
Enjoy Your Neighborhood Walk
Take time out from your radio and computer activities and enjoy a neighborhood walk, several times a day. Listen to a book, if you want. Read more
My 2009 Acura TL – Wonderful Car
As I head into my 70’s, my 2009 Acura TL might just be my last personal car. And it’s been great to own and drive. Read more
Discover MoCA – Thin Ethernet on Steroids
If your house is not wired for Ethernet, you should discover MoCA. Multimedia over Cable Alliance is the old thin ethernet on steroids. Read more
Fiber Direct to My Home Arrives
Some call it the holy grail of internet and television. Fiber direct to my home is well on the way. Thanks, TELUS. Read more
Indifference is Power – Stoic Serenity
For stoics, indifference is power over a world we cannot control. We still care, but temper our emotions and focus our activities. Read more