Religion and Ham Radio

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We need to get the religion out of ham radio. No, I am not talking about the HF nets that support missionaries or similar activities. (Those people might actually be doing something good for the world.) I am talking about the religious debates concerning new technology…this technology is better than that technology. Amateur radio is … Read more

What’s Wrong With the ARRL?

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Every so often a blog posting takes on the topic of “the ARRL needs to change.” A recent one came from Dan KB6NU, referencing some worthwhile ideas he has encountered via Rotary International. (I like Dan’s blog and read it fairly consistently.) Whenever I see this kind of article, my brain immediately thinks: The ARRL … Read more

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

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K3NG has performed an important public service by tabulating the answers to the top ten amateur radio questions swirling about the interwebz. This will save thousands of hours for hams searching for this critical information. Unfortunately, K3NG did not include the questions, so you will have to use your imagination. But it’s not difficult. 73, … Read more

This Spewed Out of the Internet #31

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This is another update on important stuff spewing forth from the interwebz. It has been a while since I’ve done this, so we’ve got some catching up to do. The KØNR Radio Site has expanded to Facebook. “Like” us there. Check out the statewide email list available to Colorado radio amateurs. Join us there to … Read more

Meet the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

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You are probably familiar with the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), also called Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI), Residual-Current Device (RCD) and a few other names. While doing some electrical work for a family member, I discovered Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) in the breaker box. Having a genuine Electrical Engineering degree (two, actually), I’d like to believe … Read more