I've got a new obsession over the past year - Ripping my DVD and Blu-Ray collection. I take media I already own, and store it on my local NAS server - ready to be served up anywhere in the world on any client device using Jellyfin. The future is brig ... read more →
With the intention of cleaning up my homelab's local domain, I convinced myself that having a single URL for services both internal and external to my LAN would be a great idea. It turned into a challenge that still has me scratching my head. read more →
After 3 days of solitude, I made it back in one piece from Daniels Lake (EP#61) in the BWCA. There was fishing, radio, and plenty of learning experiences up there! read more →
After a failed attempt earlier in the week, I was able to get my radio rig out to Glendalough State park for a quick data activation on 20m! read more →
I passed my general, and got an Icom IC-7300 on the same day... It's time to play radio! read more →
With some new radio gear inbound, I am going to layout what I plan to do with it. Ham radio is a wild world with a plethora of avenues to explore! read more →
Today was a huge step in several different directions. I got APRS contacts using APRSDroid, I programmed my Yaesu FTM-510 using Linux, I set up a Direwolf APRS connection through my laptop, and I ordered a piece of the puzzle for my BWCA HF goals. read more →
I think I can align my paddling hobby with my newfound radio hobby... activating the Superior National Forest in the POTA program using an HF amateur radio! read more →
Using a cheap Baofeng GT-5R and a Signal Stick antenna, I made my first contact as an amateur radio operator. Using the local repeater, I was able to bounce over and make contact with K0TML. He gave me some great troubleshooting tips and some encoura ... read more →
As of today, I've passed my ARRL technician exam. This means that once I receive a callsign from the FCC early next week, I'll be able to transmit on the amateur "ham" bands using a radio! While I'm excited to make radio contact with folks ... read more →