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Comment on Is Ham Radio Sexual or Not? by k9zw
In reply to Andre TR WT9X. I guess I am just a simple person and really never give much of this any t...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/is-ham-radio-sexual-or-not/#comment-24184
Comment on Is Ham Radio Sexual or Not? by Andre TR WT9X
So you're saying you didn't enjoy the virtual
furries on the cover of QST last year? https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/is-ham-radio-sexual-or-not/#comment-24183
Comment on Long Patient Linux Hack Narrowly Averted by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. Wondering if any one of us could truly be effective with dee...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/06/long-patient-linux-hack-narrowly-averted/#comment-24181
Comment on Long Patient Linux Hack Narrowly Averted by Kuby, N6JSX/8
I wish OS'es would give nerd-users the option of full control & knowledge of what our PC web data is conveying like the old 'ZoneAlarm' program gave us. ZA started by blo...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/06/long-patient-linux-hack-narrowly-averted/#comment-24180
Comment on Non-Radio – Another Save and Very Curious by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. Alas the episode occurred Saturday March 30th.
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/01/non-radio-another-save-and-very-curious/#comment-24174
Comment on Non-Radio – Another Save and Very Curious by Kuby, N6JSX/8
And what is today's date?
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/01/non-radio-another-save-and-very-curious/#comment-24173
Comment on More VoIP for Hams – HoIP Network by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. I do not have the time at the moment to dig into HoIP much less do a ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/27/more-voip-for-hams-hoip-network/#comment-24163
Comment on More VoIP for Hams – HoIP Network by Kuby, N6JSX/8
HoIP login page a major pain (as I never did get to sign up to investigate further). A month ago I sent HoIP a ticket - hearing nothing back. HoIP has put the definition ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/27/more-voip-for-hams-hoip-network/#comment-24161
Comment on Examples of Ham Oppression by Example by Tom KJ7T
In my 15 years in the hobby, I've lost interest twice. I got licensed in part to make sure I could pass the tests while I still had the mental agility to do so. A brief f...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/22/examples-of-ham-oppression-by-example/#comment-24158
Comment on Examples of Ham Oppression by Example by Andre TR WT9X
For a few years I did some volunteer work in Nicaragua for a place that, amongst other things, built water systems for communities that didn’t have clean water or, in m...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/22/examples-of-ham-oppression-by-example/#comment-24156
Comment on Halikey – USB PTT/CW Dongle for SmartSDR by k9zw
In reply to Todd L Mitchell. Will be a few weeks before much testing happens. Basically t...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/02/23/halikey-usb-ptt-cw-dongle-for-smartsdr/#comment-24148
Comment on Halikey – USB PTT/CW Dongle for SmartSDR by Todd L Mitchell
I'd love to hear what you think of it. If it works it's a fabulous deal.
Comment on Commodity vs Exclusive Operating Styles by Bas PE4BAS
I have no problem switching between different styles of operation. Although I have a hang to exclusive style especially if interesting DX can be heard. 73, Bas
Comment on Commodity vs Exclusive Operating Styles by kf9vv
I am a CW oriented op who goes through different phases of primary focus. Main energy targets have been rag chewing, contesting and POTA.
Comment on Commodity vs Exclusive Operating Styles by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. Interesting on personality traits defining operating style. W...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/09/commodity-vs-exclusive-operating-styles/#comment-24140
Comment on Commodity vs Exclusive Operating Styles by Kuby, N6JSX/8
Yup, ya got me.... I'm ying to your yang. I QSO for a purpose not for numbers. Never been a contest'er.
However, since...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/09/commodity-vs-exclusive-operating-styles/#comment-24139
Comment on Death of Old Data – Plasma Meets Bits & Bytes by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. As Plasma pushes so much electrical power through the circuits and across the media...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/06/death-of-old-data/#comment-24137
Comment on Death of Old Data – Plasma Meets Bits & Bytes by Kuby, N6JSX/8
An old fashion Oxyacetylene cutting torch will do the same, just takes a lil longer.
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/06/death-of-old-data/#comment-24136
Comment on Ham Radio Homogenization towards Commoditization – Ham Radio gets the Blahs by Wil Robinson
You make great points, Steve. One might add the current trends in news reporting. Lots of promoting nothingness in an attempt at somethingness. Once upon a time inventors were engineers, as well ...
Comment on Hamshack Hotline weirds-out – Quick Purging by Kuby, N6JSX/8
N6JSX-Kuby-610*000*0833 — Today at 12:44 PM
Please defin...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/hamshack-hotline-weirds-out-quick-purging/#comment-24112
Comment on Hamshack Hotline weirds-out – Quick Purging by Kuby, N6JSX/8
I have no idea what is going on with HH but since HH is a FREE service like Repeaters there might be squabbling politics or a key member sk'ed.
Comment on Hamshack Hotline weirds-out – Quick Purging by Andre TR
I mean, if I had a nickel for every time the IT staff made a change without talking to the users first… WT9X
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/hamshack-hotline-weirds-out-quick-purging/#comment-24110
Comment on February 16th is BBS Day! 1978 to 2023 online! b...rary 16th) | With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings
For a full background, see: https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/february-16th-is-bbs-day-1978-to-2023-online/
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/february-16th-is-bbs-day-1978-to-2023-online/#comment-24103
Comment on Space Weather in Route by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. If you review the affected area maps, we both were well outside of the "strike...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/21/space-weather-in-route/#comment-24079
Comment on Space Weather in Route by Kuby, N6JSX/8
Interesting but the reality is - did it really happen the Bands did not seem to notice?
I also expected to shut my HF ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/21/space-weather-in-route/#comment-24078
Comment on Rolled up another bunch of QSOs – 48K Logged b...ged at QRZ | With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/rolled-up-another-bunch-of-qsos-48k-logged/
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/rolled-up-another-bunch-of-qsos-48k-logged/#comment-24073
Comment on And the QSO Counter Goes Around, and QSO Quality...ged at QRZ | With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/12/10/and-the-qso-counter-goes-around-and-qso-quality-vs-quantity/
Comment on Coming this weekend (Aug 15th, 2020) – SmartSD...with Apple | With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings
Coming this weekend (Aug 15th, 2020) – SmartSDR for Mac
Comment on Are we Fossils yet? – Age and Continuity by John McGrath KF6EFG
I am reminded of a comment that George (KJ6VU) made recently on the Ham Radio Workbench podcast, paraphrasing that when the code requirement went away, there was a large inf...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24069
Comment on Are we Fossils yet? – Age and Continuity by Ian
The world of technology has moved on. Radios today are built by robots people use mobile phones and computers are also built by r...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24067
Comment on Are we Fossils yet? – Age and Continuity by kf9vv
Lots of great minds have struggled with the question of how to attract and keep a new breed of hams. The things that seem...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24066
Comment on Are we Fossils yet? – Age and Continuity by Kuby, N6JSX/8 +50yrs a HAM
As you as me, got our boys into HAMdom, but only turn-on a transceiver (that we gave them) to entertain and appease dear old dad/grandpa. But they sure know how to use a cel...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24065
Comment on Deliberate Resiliency – Low-Tech/No-Tech Plan-B by Bas PE4BAS
Always have a fully solar charged battery in my garage. Have several other back-ups. And bag with complete station including laptop is always ready. Not depending on the int...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/deliberate-resiliency-low-tech-no-tech-plan-b/#comment-24056
Comment on Deliberate Resiliency – Low-Tech/No-Tech Plan-B by k9zw
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. My Plan-C options are complex, as I have access to long...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/deliberate-resiliency-low-tech-no-tech-plan-b/#comment-24054
Comment on Deliberate Resiliency – Low-Tech/No-Tech Plan-B by Kuby, N6JSX/8
Plan-C: Keep your gel-cell(s) back-up batteries on trickle-charge so when you need them they are not flat or at a reduced charge....
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/deliberate-resiliency-low-tech-no-tech-plan-b/#comment-24053
Comment on Powered Up – New Genset for the Main K9ZW QTH by k9zw
In reply to Kuby,
N6JSX/8. Hey Dale N9JSX, some quick answers to your questions:
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/powered-up-new-genset-for-the-main-k9zw-qth/#comment-24052
Comment on Powered Up – New Genset for the Main K9ZW QTH by Kuby, N6JSX/8
Curious, what is the switch over time from Mains going down to full house Gen power? Can you test your House power system anytime you desire by killing the Main breaker simulating a power outage ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/powered-up-new-genset-for-the-main-k9zw-qth/#comment-24051
Comment on Say NO to QR Codes and Other “Blind Clickbait” in QSLs by k9zw
In reply to roman. Hey roman Watch for one of the next posts, as to make bi...
Comment on Say NO to QR Codes and Other “Blind Clickbait” in QSLs by roman
Hello. Your bbs don't work! :(
Comment on New Ham Offerings – Methodology to Evaluation of the Risks by Kuby, N6JSX/8 +50yrs a HAM
Biggest tip-off key to unserviceable and unobtanioum is try to buy that radio's Service-Manual, can't as there are NONE. Without a Service Manual how do you troubleshoot much less fix? Without an...