The gift I received months ago from my two great nieces–Addison & Caroline–proudly hangs in my office/ham shack over the roll-top desk and mantel clock I inherited from my namesake Grandfather. It was designed and made by their Mom, our niece, Amy Houston Hunt, as part of her custom design art business in nearby Flowood, […]
Huntsville HamFest: It’s Got a Chance!
For the second year in a row, I attended the hamfest in Huntsville, Alabama held at the Von Braun Center. I’m sure there are a lot of ‘fests across the country and the world, for that matter, that are very good. The Huntsville ‘Fest has a great atmosphere: excitement seems to be everywhere. It isn’t […]
Field Day 2013? Not really….
I’d be working on a (cool) setup for this year’s Field Day by now….but I won’t be participating in the ARRL-sponsored Field Day this year. (Please don’t tell Hiram!). It’s not because I’m boycotting or anything. Amateur radio is an important hobby and public service in my life. BUT, having a first grandchild is more important! […]
And across the Pond….
If you haven’t subscribed to the ICQPodcast produced in the United Kingdom by the father and son team of Martin & Colin Butler, you’ve missed a good listen! What I’m about to say may deter your future listening but I hope it won’t! I’ve joined the team as a U.S. correspondent, reporting on significant happenings […]