I often say that getting an amateur radio license is as much getting a license to learn as it is getting a license to operate on the amateur radio bands. Lately, I’ve been learning about batteries, LiPo batteries to be exact.

It all started when I purchased a Morserino. The Morserino is a feature-packed Morse Code learning aid. In addition to helping you learn the characters, it’s also supposed to help you learn how to copy in your head. It has a built-in touch keyer function, and a LoRa interface that lets you send and receive code from other Morserino units.

As you know, I teach a lot of one-day Tech classes. I also enjoy teaching General classes, and I have yet to tackle an Extra class. I would have held a General class this winter, but oddly enough, there wasn’t enough interest. I’m not exactly sure why, but I was rather disappointed by this.

So, I’m thinking about reviving an idea that I tried once before—a virtual class—but with a more modern twist. The last time I tried this we did it via EchoLink, meaning that there was no video, and students had to either have access to an EchoLink repeater or download the app to their computers.