It has been my plan to make several trips into the Yosemite wilderness this summer in order to visit some places I've never seen before. Most tourists have seen Yosemite “Valley” and many have seen Tuo … [Read more...]
SOTA—Summits On The Air
Since the age of 6, when I visited Estes Park, Colorado, whenever I see any geographical feature more than say 100 meters above me, I climb it. (Provided it’s not a technical climb.) If I can get t … [Read more...]
73 and 86
Someone asked today about the meaning of “73” as used by amateur radio operators. It essentially means “Bye” or “Best wishes” and is used when you’re done talking to someone and signing off...as in “I’ … [Read more...]
AA6AX
Geekiest of the geeks — amateur radio operators! (AKA “Hams”)Inquiries or QSL “cards” » QSL@aa6ax.usI’ve had an amateur radio license since 1958 when I was in sixth grade—back in Illinois. A bunch of … [Read more...]
The iPhone is an “amateur radio”
Comeon‘ Apple — we all know “my phone has five bars and yet it drops calls all the time.” I call customer support on average once a month about this. They have even given me credits on my bill (not oft … [Read more...]