Author: Scott Westerman
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5 Years Later, This Definition of “Winning” Still Applies.
I originally wrote this in November of 2010. Ironic that every word still applies, both to our football team and to life.“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your words, for they become actions.Watch your actions, for they become habits.Watch your habits, for they become character.Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”Yesterday my Spartans…
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The RCA 807 turns 80
Those of us who grew up in the 50s and 60s lusted after the early Chevrolet Corvettes and Ford Thunderbirds, two seaters that melded performance and style into an irresistible combination. Not as versatile, or powerful as some of the later, more refined models, but inspiring none the less, firing our creativity to customize and…
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CW: Learning Morse Code
When I became active as a radio amateur in the early 1980s, the “No Code License” debate was already in full swing. There were strong opinions on both sides of the issue. I remember many a hot debate at our local amatuer radio club centered on whether or not removing the Morse requirement would destroy…
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What’s standing between you and your dreams?
What would it be like to be one of those rare few who live at the intersection of purpose and profession? And why don’t more people make their life’s work their life’s love?I met Laura Labovich this week. She’s a highly sought after career coach, who helps people manage their work life with intention, and not…
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Another Cool QRP Rig
For those QRP enthusiasts out there. This is the LNR FX-4a.40M: 7.000.00 to 7.300.00 MHz20M: 14.000.00 to 14.350.00 MHz30M: 9.999.99 to 10.155.00 MHz17M: 18.068 to 18.168.00 MHzRetail: $395.00
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An Open Letter to Blake O’Neill
Dear Blake,Take it from a Spartan who has known his share of heartbreak.It’s not all your fault.It’s not your fault that the offense put you in a 4th and 2 position with seconds left on the clock. Punters only have to go to work when the offense can’t get the job done.It’s not your fault…
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Another SDR Multi-mode Transceiver
Meet the The Apache Labs ANAN-100BE. Some competition for the Flex line. You can find them at Ham Radio Outlet.$1,795.00
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In Praise of Marc Conlin
Once upon a time, there were 6 campus radio stations at Michigan State. Between 1968 and 1985, “The Michigan State Network” was under the care and guidance of Marc Conlin. We’re honoring Marc this weekend at homecoming which inspired me to dig up this piece I wrote about him 14 years ago. Marc Conlin, who guided…
