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…
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…
By Scott Westerman 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…
For those QRP enthusiasts out there. This is the LNR FX-4a. 40M: 7.000.00 to 7.300.00 MHz 20M: 14.000.00 to 14.350.00 MHz 30M: 9.999.99 to 10.155.00 MHz 17M: 18.068 to 18.168.00 MHz Retail: $395.00
By Scott Westerman 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…
Meet the The Apache Labs ANAN-100BE. Some competition for the Flex line. You can find them at Ham Radio Outlet. $1,795.00
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…
By Scott Westerman On a recent trip to the Left Coast, I had the opportunity to have lunch with a friend who is a successful Hollywood actor. He had just completed a project where he portrayed a corporate executive. Having spent considerable time in that role in real life, I was…