I had a few problems with the initial location where I’d put the Tune-A-Tenna. Due to surrounding structures, etc., I could only orient the legs E-W, which is the shorter dimension of my lot. Too close to my wife’s office, so QRO was out of the question (while she’s in there). Metal mast interacting with… Continue reading Moved The Tune-A-Tenna
Category: Reviews
Going Old School With An Inverted Vee Dipole
I know I’ve had various flavors of Wire Dipoles over the years. At least one of them was an Inverted Vee configuration. I’ve never had a tower. I’ve had a metallic mast once before, but what was on it was something where all the working parts of the antenna were above the mast. A few… Continue reading Going Old School With An Inverted Vee Dipole
All Star Shop Teachers
An interesting thing about the YouTube Algorithm just dawned on me while watching a series of videos by MrPete222, aka Tubalcain, aka Lyle Peterson – a retired HS Metal Shop teacher. He’s not the only machinist I follow on YT, and there are plenty of other crafts-persons I follow who are not machinists as well.… Continue reading All Star Shop Teachers
Butt Blaster 2000
– blast butt more gently + blast butt harder Down Arrow move blaster further back Up Arrow move blaster further forward Buttons from the remote pictured above which are not mentioned on the chart below. Alright, so what do I think of the bioBidet Butt Blaster 2000? I’m sure I’d be thrilled if this was… Continue reading Butt Blaster 2000
Exfoliation For Men
When men get to a certain age – and when I say “certain,” I mean I have no idea what age, and it’s probably different for each fella – their heels start to crack. Especially in Winter, especially way the godforsaken-up-here in Minnesota. Sometimes it’s merely annoying. Like hearing Velcro sounds when merely walking barefoot… Continue reading Exfoliation For Men
British English vs Julian Marshall
From a Historical perspective, I’m inclined to agree. The English of the British Empire pre-dates that which was as bastardized by North Americans as it was by Australians. But then, I think it’s fair to conclude that the majority of the world’s population, regardless of what language they speak, has long since decided that British… Continue reading British English vs Julian Marshall
Social Anxiety at McDs
Mild Social Anxiety No, technically, I’ve not been diagnosed. This is conjecture, but based on pretty solid evidence. Firstly, with one rare exception, every time I have gone to a (mental or medical) Health Professional with a confident idea of what’s wrong with me, they wind up coming to precisely the same conclusion. The exception:… Continue reading Social Anxiety at McDs
I’m Not Mad – He Did A Great Job
…but it was not bargain. As you probably know, I’m an introvert, and don’t really like talking to people. Once I get started, sometimes, it’s like someone put a nickel in me, and I won’t stop talking. And I know, to non-introverts, that looks like someone who likes talking to people. No, that’s the mental/verbal equivalent of starting… Continue reading I’m Not Mad – He Did A Great Job
Field Day Station Setup About Dialed In
Video Station Tour I’d seen many mentions in many forums/groups/etc. of people using Serial Port sharing, splitting, virtualization, or whatever. I tried to do the things they were doing, using the software packages they were using, and I couldn’t get it to work. Repeatedly failed. Quite frustrating. Then, whilst a-googling the interwebs, I found some… Continue reading Field Day Station Setup About Dialed In
Soundlazer VR – What It Is and Is Not
First Off: I Like It I have not yet figured out whether I will be able to use it for the purpose I had intended for it (which I will explain later). But for all the things it is and is not, I do indeed like the Soundlazer VR, and if I do manage to… Continue reading Soundlazer VR – What It Is and Is Not