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When you think of "Mixture of Arts" what do you think of? Sure, there is a mixture of art in everything that people do and say, but what exactly do I mean?
Most people might think of paintings and craft. Yes, it might be so, but why? If the art…
What is a ham radio
Over the years amateur radio, or ham radio has become a big part of my everyday life. I like learning how radio equipment works and repairing my own equipment. I also enjoy operating older tube radio transmitters and receivers from the post war era up…
I remember as a little kid visiting my cousins in New York City with my parents. When we started to get close, NewYork AM radio stations started overriding the local stations we started our ninety-mile trip with. Eventually I'd hear the WABC jingle. It sent a tingle down my spine.…
What you need when the lights go out.
You know the scenario. Here you are, happily typing away writing another useless article, the wife's computer making all sorts of racket as she plays away at her favorite games. The kids are laughing and watching their favorite Disney movie, when suddenly…
Cheap ham radio equipment
As I pull the small BaoFeng UV-5RE dual band out of my shirt pocket i cant help but feel a sense of amazement at how tiny the radio is, and yet so capable. I give the ON/OFF switch a quick twist to turn the radio on…
CB Radios provide citizens with a system of short distance radio communications on a selection of 40 channels, all ran on a 27MHz band. The "CB" in CB radios actually stands for citizens' band radio.
CB radios were made popular during the 1970's. This allowed normal citizens to use a…
What is a police scanner
Police scanners have been around for many years now. As people want to hear what is happening in their community scanners are gaining in popularity. Police scanner sales have increased as people become aware that it is beneficial to them to know what is happening.…
Hello kitty FRS Family radio service walkie talkie communicators.
As a ham and CB Radio operator i am always looking for new ways to introduce the next generation of kids to the fun hobby of radio. With the technology that is growing bigger on a daily basis it is not…
May be there were times when you really wanted to flaunt a wash-board stomach, toned and tight inner thighs in a bikini if you are a girl or in a spandex if you are a guy. May be you wanted to show off that elegant back as a girl or…
As the radio community goes absolutely crazy over the new Baofeng dual band radios that are coming out of China I can't help but feel a bit of anxiety as I wonder how long before the next updated version comes out making my purchase obsolete. Every day it seems that…
When it comes to new technology, I'm one of those people in the marketing cycle often referred to as a "laggard." Not that I don't love my fourth generation I-Phone, but the twenty-something guy in my office who had this technology for the past year had to convince me I…
Why solar panel for home use will not work for me.
Living in the Pacific Northwest I've been looking around at all the different options that are available for emergency power use during a storm or extended blackout solar power for home use is constantly popping up. Although this is…
Know how to use your equipment in an emergency.
As you prepare for the zombie apocalypse or some other natural disaster most people cover all the basic needs and yet still neglect one important aspect of prepping, mainly communications. Sure, they may have a pile of ham radio gear all…
What is a police scanner
Police scanners are radio receivers that monitor the VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) radio bands. They are capable of scanning through 2 or more channels at a time, allowing you to program in multiple services, one on each channel, and stop…
Survivalist radio communications: Prepping for the Zombie Apocalypse.
As a newborn believer in being prepared for an emergency situation of world doom and destruction I am always looking for new way to prep that involves radio. With the gaining momentum towards a Zombie Apocalypse I find myself wondering just what…
Wind power turbine is what each one of those individuals who are occupied with this type of option vitality need when they need to do the switch. Furthermore, fortunately, there are numerous such turbines that are accessible in the business sector. Numerous individuals are however not amped up for one…
Why Ham radio
As I drive around the small town I live in, I get a lot of strange looks as my vehicle drives down the street. Sometimes I even see people duck and hide from my vehicle when they see me coming thinking that I might be an undercover…
I am going to tell you about fifteen different products, places to go or contests to enter one after the other. When I'm finished I'd like you to recount each of them with their message and contact information. And no, you are not being given a roadside sobriety test.
Now,…
In any home, business premise or organization, safety and efficiency are key factors and one of the components that has played a vital role in ensuring the most convenient means of communication are applied, which includes the Motorola portable radios. These portable radios have been found to be the best…
THE EARTH IS STILL HERE.
As the hype of the Mayan calendar and 2012 predictions comes to a close, we all breathe a sigh of relief. the earth is still here spinning away on its axis just like it always has for a million or so years and the sun…
When it comes to Atlanta internet radio, it is plain obvious that it is worldwide only because it is on the internet. I do not care what anyone says, internet radio is becoming more popular than traditional local radio stations just because it holds more volume to a particular audiance…
What can I do with a police scanner
As this world of ours becomes more chaotic on a daily basis it is important that we keep up to date on what is happening out there so that we can be prepared for almost any situation, whether it be man made…
Using the Antron-99 vertical base station antenna for a police scanner.
One day as your are playing on your ham radio gear you get to thinking of when you first started using radio back during the CB craze of the 70's and 80's. With the current solar conditions and the…
Slightly jealousy gives a partnership some spice, but as well substantially jealousy is usually damaging in any passionate romance. Jealousy happens every time a husband or wife feels threatened by a third particular person whom they thinks can be a rival plus a menace for their romance. Jealousy can both…
Looking around the internet you can find all sorts of great ham radio gear, with more features than you will ever use in your lifetime and at least a thousand more that you will probably never use. With all these features and high price tags to match, how does one…
There used to be a time when radio sales jobs were hard to come by. In the fifties, sixties and seventies sales reps working at top stations drove new Cadillacs, wore expensive suits, used a healthy dollop of BrylCreem in their hair and sold most of their station's inventory at…
Ham radio is a fun and rewarding hobby that can provide years of service and learning. Unfortunately we have gotten to a place where ham radio is regarded as and old mans hobby. We do have a younger generation of people coming into the hobby, but we have dumbed down…
Taking the CHEAP out of Chinese made products.
Cheap ham radio equipment.
As I look around my Ham radio shack I have a lot of little items scattered around that are very cheaply made. I can make a safe bet that most of them if not all of them, have…
Is ham radio really an outdated mode of communications, in this digital age ? I would like to think that it wasnt, but the reality of it is, that ham radio, or amateur radio as it is also called, is more of a hobby rather than anything else at this…
Are police scanners legal for me to use and listen to
Many first time scanner enthusiasts are often worried that listening to a police scanner may be illegal to operate. Some states do prohibit the use of a scanner in a motor vehicle at this time, but it is not…
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