After opting for yet another computer upgrade, I decided to pull the SDR dongle from the shelf and give it a go. Installation can be a hassle, but there’s one particular thing that is usually forgotten. TIP REMINDER The dongle must be plugged in before installing the SDR Sharp software.

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My aim was to build a 20 meter vertical out of copper, since copper is normally a very good conductor. Recently I bought a couple sections of copper pipe and clamped them together. The sections were 10 feet in length. I may later put up some elevated radials, but for now I am experimenting with […]

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With this device you can connect multiple monitors to your computer: Plugable USB-VGA-165 USB to VGA Adapter for Multiple Displays up to 1920×1080 / 1600×1200 Each (DisplayLink DL-165 Chip). Supports Windows 8.1, 8, 7, and XP. Also works with the Apple products, such as MacBook Pro. Why the need of multiple monitors? Obviously, this application […]

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Some of us have that one irritating HDTV channel that is transmitted via a VHF frequency. All other channels are in the UHF range. I’ve had little success in combining the two into one antenna, mainly because I am on the fringe of reception. Instead, I have opted to build the VHF HDTV antenna as […]

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I finally acquired an iPad Air 2 and I’m really enjoying it. There’s only one problem: My tablet computer battery is losing charge while traveling in the car. I need a car charger for the iPad Air 2 tablet. Here’s the car charger for iPad: Anker® 4.8A / 24W 2-Port Rapid USB Car Charger with […]

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As an amateur radio operator, are you interested in digital voice for HF radio? What if you could go digital for just a couple hundred dollars? Thanks to new open source technology, this has become a reality. This is innovative and something to keep an eye out for. Digital technology for VHF radio is coming […]

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The winter of 2015 has given us a harsh reminder as to how temperature plays a role in our ordinary lives. It’s been many years since the news sprouted so many stories about frozen pipes. City main water lines did burst and communities rediscovered what it is like to go without water. Now, to the […]

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After playing with the fifth-generation iPad tablet computer for a short time, I must say that I’m impressed. On a scale from 1 to 10, I would give the iPad Air at least an 8, and possibly a 9. This tablet is expensive but it is sweet. Battery charging is excellent on this unit. What […]

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The Roku set top box updates itself often. Not long after a reset I noticed one of the Roku boxes was doing something rather odd. The purple light continued to blink and it wouldn’t stop. The Roku unit worked great, but the purple light kept blinking. The light should not be blinking all of the […]

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You get those annoying telemarketers calling you night and day. Survey this, donate that, and please vote for me lingo. The call waiting feature is big bonus, along with an answering machine. Is there a way to stop those annoying robot calls? The call blocker is the latest technology available designed for this task. I […]

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