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…
Dean
Installing Ubuntu 14 LTS Next To Windows 8
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…
About My Motorcycle
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…
Helical Loaded Magnetic Loop Antenna
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…
Motorcycling the Great Divide Trail
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,…
Always Overdone 