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My first USB SDR

by DeanJanuary 1, 2015January 21, 2015Leave a comment

It's odd that I'm more excited about a sub-$20 USB Software Defined Radio (SDR) dongle than some of my more advanced (and pricey) radios. Ham radio and 'home brew' are synonymous. The idea of taking a pinch of hardware and…

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Ham Radio, SDR r820t, rtl2832, rtl_power, sdr, software defined radio

Installing Ubuntu 14 LTS Next To Windows 8

by DeanJanuary 1, 2015January 21, 2015Leave a comment

Having never installed Linux next to Windows 8, I thought this would be a train wreck. I was pleasantly surprised to find it worked on the first try. This guide written by Gary Newell gives you just about everything you…

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About My Motorcycle

by DeanOctober 31, 2014January 21, 2015Leave a comment

For my GDT ride I've chosen what seems to be the Toyota Tacoma of enduro (dual sport) motorcycles: the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S. It's quite often referred to as the "DRZ." The Toyota Tacoma is known for being remarkably resistant to any amount…

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Helical Loaded Magnetic Loop Antenna

by DeanOctober 24, 2014January 21, 2015Leave a comment

In July of 2014 I was invited by Mike, KI6OID, of the Red Cross here in the Bay Area, to help with a unique HF (low frequency) antenna build. He and I have a mutual friend, Suresh (W6KTM), who started a…

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Motorcycling the Great Divide Trail

by DeanOctober 24, 2014June 22, 2016Leave a comment

Update: I'll be doing this trip in July of 2016. Soon! In 2008 I was able to create the space for myself to ride a bicycle across the United States for three months. I started in Norfolk, VA and finished in Astoria,…

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Approaching 6 years with #Automattic and that #remotework lifestyle. Remote work takes practice and patience; not something you figure out right away.
Continuing the series: taken at @thunderhillracewaypark in October of 2008 at an open track day event.
Continuing the series: taken at @racesonoma (which was Infineon Raceway iirc) in November of 2008 at an open track day event.

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