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Saved from a $400 radio replacement with a $9 tube of solder paste and some risk-taking
The stock head unit in my Dodge Challenger suddenly stopped playing AM and FM radio stations. I was barely bothered by this inconvenience because …
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Web feeds can create a better online experience
For a short while the web was akin to visiting a quiet library on a dark, drizzly autumn evening. A place to …
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How I use Quicken Simplifi to monitor my spending and investment balances
Everything I know about personal finance I learned the hard way.
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Got an hour? Learn the basics of the Linux command line
Those who are intimidated by words like console, shell, terminal, or command line really have nothing to fear.
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Installing Microsoft Comic Chat on a Linux computer
This guide focuses on how this once-favorite chat client can also be enjoyed today using Linux, too!
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Making a dial-up modem sing before its displayed on a bookshelf
That got my thinking … could I make this telephone modem sing before it comes to rest on a shelf as office decor? Yes, but …
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The KD2OTG amateur radio station
Overview of the KD2OTG amateur radio station. Included are details and photos of my radios, antennas, and desk setup.
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Are toy kites viable for elevating ham radio wire antennas?
Coupled with the afternoon off from any work or household commitments, it was the opportune time for me to settle a …
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Lessons learned from my first portable ham radio Parks on the Air activation
I must have proved to be entertaining to watch as I enacted my Plan B by affixing my antenna and paracord to …
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YouTube’s filters are quirky, but do help uncover videos worth watching
Whether YouTube realizes it or not, there is a lot of great content to discover that is created by contributors with …