I’ve written before about how disappointed I was with how poorly GNU Radio on HamPi. Since then, I’ve had a bit more success with the PiSDR distribution, but I still wouldn’t say that I’m happy with the performance.
Read MorePRESENTER OPINION : How to Measure Wire Length
/A recent post on the reddit /r/amateurradio, got me to thinking about a better way to measure wire length here in my shack. I’ve been using one of two methods:
Laying the wire on my basement floor, where I’ve marked off different lengths.
Going out into the backyard and measuring the length using a 100-ft. measuring reel.
PRESENTER OPINION : How to End a Contact
/If you like to actually converse with other hams on the air, there’s always an issue with when and how to end a contact. It’s bad enough on phone when there are no visual cues and even worse on CW because there are no audible cues. A recent article that I came across online, “2 Science-Backed Ways to Politely End a Conversation,” might offer some help in this regard.
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