Digital Communication Via D-Star D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) is digital technology designed for amateur radio use. The system was researched by the Japan Amateur Radio League, and now has become the standard. ICOM America is the only manufacturer that has incorporated D Star technology in their radios. Kenwood has rebranded ICOM equipment. D-Star […]

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The Politics Of Digital Radio Is analog radio being phased out? Is digital radio technology ready for prime time? Is it adequate for emergency use? Some police and firefighters in the United States are asking to delay or put off going to a state-of-the-art digital radio system. Public safety officials are voicing their concerns over […]

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The World’s First Cast Iron Bridge The Iron Bridge crosses the River Severn in rural East Shropshire, England. In 1779, the world’s first cast iron bridge was built in a place called Coalbrookdale. The bridge would help to create an economic impact on the area. Coalbrookdale is considered to be the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, where […]

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Share Photos With Garmin Connect Garmin (GRMN) now has a way of getting you where you want and sharing photos of that particular destination. Garmin has a website called Garmin Connect. Using Garmin photo navigation and Panoramio, your sat/navs will find locations. Garmin Connect allows you to browse the world, finding locations that you may […]

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Water Won’t Fill Up In Commode Commode won’t flush properly? Toilet problems again? Is the water not filling up like it should? Do you have one of the new modern type tank repair kits? Like the TWI International commode tank repair kit? The weird looking ones that don’t seem to work properly? Before calling a […]

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The Garmin Nuvi 265WT Is Impressive The GARMIN Nuvi 265WT 4.3″ GPS with FM Live traffic  has a huge screen and is easy to use. The design is very good and this is a great unit for first time GPS buyers. The pocket-sized Garmin Nuvi 265WT gives you turn-by-turn voice directions with spoken street names and […]

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Programming Repeaters In The Radio Shack HTX-202 The Radio Shack HTX-202 2 Meter Hand Held HT is rock solid. Just ask any ham that owns one and you will get the same response — this brick is a workhorse! Here are some reviews of the HTX-202. No it’s not fancy, it’s not small, it’s not real […]

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The Capture of the U-505 German submarine The U-505 is one of six U-boats that were captured by Allied forces during WWII, and one of four large German WWII U-boats that survive as museum ships. In May of 1944, an anti-sub task force (Guaudacanal) was deployed 150 miles off the coast of Rio De Oro, […]

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Alain Robert Reaches Top Of Tower 2 Alain Robert, born in 1962, is a French climber from Digoin, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne, France. He has climbed 85 of the world’s tallest buildings. Robert has fallen seven times and has had several operations. He also suffers from cerebral edema, vertigo, and is partially paralyzed. Robert has paid a price […]

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Track The ISS And Other Satellites Real time satellite tracking on the web. Track the ISS and watch it pass by in the sky near your location. It is clearly visible with the naked eye. Catch it! Whether you’re an amateur radio operator, an astronomy enthusiast, or an electronic guru, tracking satellites isn’t so bad […]

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