mastodon 4.7.3I live in #Ottawa, Canada (Unceeded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation) FN25di
Photo header is my tower installation. Satellite on one tower and HF+6m on the other. I need a new photo as I have replaced the 6m with a 4 el 6m beam. ;)
Licenced for years had to learn cw to get my first "ticket" that gives you an idea.
I think one of my grandchildren might be interested in building a crystal set. Just sent them some links. Stay tuned!
Who needs a non-inductive dummy load anyway?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KnnvT68nclI
A petition to bring back the VHF weather service. Despite modern Internet + cellphone there are still many areas that do not have good cell phone service. VHF radio easily covers this gap.
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7290
"I believe that the potential for the transformation of society does exist with this medium. What is not clear is whether this transformation will necessarily be for the better. First, let us explore the good features of the Internet. Unlike ham radio, for which similar hopes were held, no special skills are needed to "surf the Net.""
"Propaganda and the ethics of Persuasion" *Randal Marlin*
Well. I didn't expect that.