Ham Radio

This Just In: 70 cm Band is Safe

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This just in: According to the New York Long Island ARRL Section, the threat to the 70 cm band has been resolved. That is to say (these are my words), rational thought has prevailed. The NLI web site says: May 19, 2011, Massapequa Park, NY – A delegation of Amateur Radio operators from the Long … Read more

Radio Hams are Not First Responders

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It happened again. A disaster hits — this time a series of storms in the southeast— and the amateur radio community rises to the occasion to supply emergency communications. See Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Keep Radio Amateurs Busy in Midwest, Southeast. I’ve noticed that there is a tendency for some members of the amateur radio community to … Read more

Ham Radio Comes to TWiT Network

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Leo Laporte first caught my attention when he hosted the cable TV show, The Screen Savers, on ZDTV. He has a great way of talking about technology topics, using his own personal knowledge and leveraging his team of bright techies. Recently, he has been focused on creating the TWiT Network, named for the flagship netcast, … Read more

Finally, the Universal USB Cable

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I have been grousing for some time now about the lack of USB connections on ham radio and other electronic devices. Finally, there is a solution…the USB-It cable can add USB to any device!

Check the Box on Another Technician License Class

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We wrapped up another 2-day Technician License Class today. The original class roster was 24 but we had a number of people drop out due to a variety of issues (illness, unexpected family activities, etc.). Today, 16 people took the Technician Exam and 13 passed (81% success rate). We also had 2 people that already … Read more