I guess that a lot of hams give short shrift to soldering irons and equipment. Heck, I’ve still got tools that I’ve had since junior high school. (Hmm…a small crescent wrench has the initials of my high school shop teacher on it. How did THAT get there?) Over the years, I recall a few trips to […]
International Roundtable Celebrating 150th ICQPodcast
It was my honor to be on the international round-table group—Ireland, England, Australia, USA—yesterday for a couple of hours. This recording session was to celebrate the 150th episode of the ICQPodcast established by the father-son team of Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ and Colin Butler. It’s a bit of a rarity for fathers and sons today […]
ARRL Delta Division Survey Sez….
UPDATE: Complete report in PDF is now available at the ARRL Delta Division website at this URL: http://www.arrldelta.org/2013final.pdf I’ve completed the report for the semi-annual Delta Division Survey of ARRL members! It should be posted on the Division’s website (arrldelta.org) by Director Norris K5UZ soon. In the meantime, here’s a map of 2013 ARRL (licensed) […]
Call Sign Placque Now Available at Oak Originals!
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, […]