Author: Scott Westerman
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100 Watts and a Wire
Every now and then, there is a development that helps change our hobby for the better. 100 Watts and a Wire is precisely that. The concept began as a podcast and has used the synergy of social media to create a community.Check out the show and visit the Facebook Page. Whether you’re a newbie or…
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156 Years Ago Today: The Carrington Event
Today is the anniversary of an historic solar storm, the Carrington EventOn Sept. 2, 1859, a CME struck Earth’s magnetic field with such power that telegraph stations caught fire and people in Cuba read their morning newspapers by the red light of the aurora borealis.If a similar storm struck our planet today, it might cause…
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The ARRL VHF Conference Beckons
The ARRL September VHF Contest gets underway on September 12 at 1800 UTC and wraps up on September 14 at 0259 UTC. This operating event provides a chance for radio amateurs at all levels to experience contesting on the most popular VHF and UHF bands, as well as on those less-frequented frequencies above 450 MHz.…
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MUF Predictor – The Latest Maximum Usable Frequency
MUF helps hams decide which frequencies are best for long distance communications. The folks at Prolab provide this continuously updated shot of both MUF and the vaunted “Grey Line”. As the Gray Line, or Terminator as it’s sometimes called, pass over an area, skywave propagation is likely to be at it’s best. Check back here…
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How to get the job you want
“Companies don’t hire employees. They invest in solutions.”“America loves a winner.” General George S. Patton is credited with that statement. And it’s true. We marvel at people who rise to the top. We often wish we could enjoy their success. But what does it take to earn it?Here are some ideas to ponder, whether your…
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5 Free Ham Radio Apps for iOS
Looking for helpful apps for your iPhone? DX Zone has some recommendations. Running Android? Here are 5 more just for you.
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What to do when you blow a job interview
“There’s nothing as exciting as a comeback – seeing someone with dreams, watching them fail, and then getting a second chance.” ~Rachel GriffithsBad days! We all have them. Those times when you’ve completely prepared and practiced and, for some inexplicable reason, you can’t seem to put your best foot forward. What can we do when…
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Ham Radio 101 : Wiring Microphone Cables
Here’s a useful link for those who may be wiring microphone cables.
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Why Most Podcasts Suck
First off, please forgive the strongly worded headline. Once in awhile, I feel compelled to be uncomfortably direct. This is one of those times.It was a particularly lengthy drive to Chicago this weekend. Road construction along the I-94 corridor alerted my Waze to reroute us via the Indiana Toll Road. So I had lots of time…
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Caring for the Caregiver
Colleen and I recently learned that one of our good friends had been told those three words that make your blood run cold. “You have cancer”. Much has been written about how to care for a recovering cancer survivor. But there isn’t a lot of advice out there for those of us who are thrust into…