In terms of architectural merit, or insulation factors, this little building may not seem like much:
posted in ham radio, Wx | Comments Off on FInding shelter in a glass hutch | 260 words
In the basement (storage central), I have an old canvas mailbag, used to store odd lengths of wire. Repurposing, in the future sense. Although this photo shows a similar bag before deployment, imagine full to the point where lifting is a challenge.
posted in ham radio | Comments Off on Wiry interweaving | 265 words
Don’t worry. I didn’t get all crazy today, despite the possibilities. No, I was busy building a dream.
posted in ham radio | Comments Off on Random lengths of wire | 267 words
Not much occasion to make stuff (electronically) these days. After all, you can buy most things, already assembled. However, I indulged myself last evening and this morning, and I now have a small QRP antenna tuner. The choice was based on my usual research, and after reading the reviews on eHam.net, I chose to go with the kitted version of the Emtech ZM-2 ATU.
posted in ham radio, music | Comments Off on It takes years to become a real star | 288 words
After calculating the risk involved, I’m still going to poke fun at the cries of despair from certain students. Not about assignments, or impending examinations. Rather, their anger at proposed tuition increases, amounting to about a dollar a day, over the total time required to complete a bachelors AND a masters degree. Five years, if you’re counting.
posted in education, ham radio | Comments Off on A slight reduction in consumption would suffice | 295 words
I shouldn’t have mentioned that the students were meeting with the government. Less than 40 hours after the start, the train has derailed. Things are back to confrontation without compromise, and we may be facing a long summer of discontent. Before a winter of discontent. Just so you know. Meanwhile, in the ROC (rest of Canada) university is winding down the academic year. Examination period ended last week, and the final marks will be posted real soon now. Life as it should be.
posted in ham radio, politics | Comments Off on Forget compromise | 264 words
Think of it as a retail romance. I’m referring to my long term, ongoing, frustrating relationship with the local box store hardware emporium. A place with an inventory count that requires high school math, but that never seems to stock what I’m looking for.
posted in ham radio, humour | Comments Off on Like Nessie, not always in evidence | 264 words
After some careful thought and investment, I’ve decided to turn this into this.
posted in ham radio, sports | Comments Off on Intention to construct antennas | 271 words
With a few hours available, I decided that today would be a good opportunity to investigate something I’ve only heard in rumour: propagation beacons.
posted in ham radio | Comments Off on Seldom heard | 260 words
When you are ruler of the universe, no detail is too small (to catch your eye). Leastwise, if you are the Mayor of this magical kingdom.
posted in education, ham radio | Comments Off on Stop building in my shadow | 255 words
