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Just a few things I've written for your reference, as well as mine!

YFKlog: A console-based QSO logging program

I stumbled upon YFKlog looking for a QSO logging program that could use a MySQL database as a storage medium. What I found was a console-based QSO logging program that was simple, easy to use, and felt like it was just what I was looking for. Read more...

Ak-Sar-Ben Field Day 2008

We'll be at the Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area in Papillion. The park is north-west of 96th and Highway 370. We have reserved for us the picnic shelter. This shelter is located along Turkey Road, on the east side of the road. Detailed directions and maps will be added at a later date.

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My Drive-thru days are OVER

Ever since upgrading to General, I've been working on getting on HF. Aside from a local 10-meter net, I have yet to make a contact on HF (outside of Field Day, of course). Part of this has been due to the fact that HF just isn't very practical here in the dorm. Getting an antenna out isn't impossible, but can't be done in a way that I see as being very effective. So I've focused on getting my car to be my shack, of sorts. Replacing the ATAS-120A with a whip and tuner is just another step in the journey. At 12 feet from tip to ground, drive throughs are a thing of the past. Read more...

Desires of an APRS mobile Installation

If there's one thing I want to do before storm season hits, it's get APRS running in my car for when I'm out spotting. Some of you may have remembered my previous attempt at doing such a thing. While it worked well, it found itself in the hands of stupid theives. Read more...