Author: Eugene

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Shopping list for Atlanta Hamfest

Will be heading back to the Atlanta Hamfest in June, so I guess I need to start thinking about a shopping/wish list and to set a budget for myself.

At the moment, the list is pretty short

  • Cable adapters and connectors
  • Morse code keys (I seem to have a bit of a collecting bug now)
  • Antenna analyzer
  • Antenna building supplies
  • Oscilloscope probe(s)
  • Test gear

I’d love to be able to score another deal like I got with the HD-10 I found at the Orlando Hamcation. Looking forward to seeing all the different offerings out in Atlanta.

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Charleston VE Testing

Did you know that here in Charleston SC there are ham radio licensing tests (VE testing) administered on a regular basis? That makes it pretty easy to get your amateur radio license once you’re ready.

The Charleston Amateur Radio Society (CARS/WA4USN) holds licensing tests on the second Saturday of every other month (even numbered months) up at Trident Medical Center starting at 9AM.

The Trident Amateur Radio Club (TARC/W4ANK) holds their licensing tests the third Wednesday of each month at the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge starting at 7PM.

In addition to the regular VE testing sessions, both groups will conduct classes followed by testing if there’s sufficient interest. Just contact them to make arrangements.

So, once you’re finished studying, just head on over to the next VE testing session, show your IDs, pay the fee, take the test and walk out with your new/upgraded amateur radio license!

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Southeast Linuxfest 2013

The 5th incarnation of Southeast Linuxfest is just a couple months away. It’s going to be in the same location as last year (Charlotte, NC) June 7-9.

As usual, SELF 2013 is free to attend, but there’s also the $65 supporter registration which gets you a sweet SELF shirt, lunch, a warm fuzzy feeling and the undying gratitude of the organizers.

Past Southeast Linuxfests have been a great time with lots of great talks, and one heck of a party. I don’t expect it to be any different this year.

In addition to the regular SELF talks and activities, there are a number of affiliated events happening alongside SELF:

For anybody interested in getting their amateur radio license, a testing session is also being planned.

Make your plans now to come to SELF 2013!

Southeast Linuxfest 2013
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TARC swap meet

Planning on heading out to the TARC swap meet this coming weekend to see what it’s all about and maybe pick up a few things so I can get CC1 on the air. It’s up near Moncks Corner, so it’s a bit of a drive. No idea how large it is or how many people to expect to show up, but it will be a good chance to meet some more hams.

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140,000 miles

I was driving when the odometer on the car ticked over 140k miles, and by the time I had noticed, it was 140003. And here it is reading 140005 miles.

140005Miles.jpgHopefully the Camry will keep going for a few more years before it starts giving me a hard time.