This is Part 1 of Outfitting a Jeep JK Unlimited for Ham Radio. In this article, I will explain how to install a Yaesu FT-857D transceiver’s electrical system. Amateur Radio Equipment to Install Yaesu...
Ham Radio and Boy Scouts have a long history together. Signaller was one of the original 14 “Badges of Merit” introduced in 1910. Wireless, introduced in 1918, became Radio in 1923, and remains a...
Like many Jeep owners, my Willys Unlimited 4×4 spends a lot of time in the backcountry. Whether it’s camping, kayaking, or urban offroading; there are very few weekends where we’re not earning points Jeeping....
Our son is off to Scout Summer Camp next week. All of the First Year Scouts are earning the Mammal Study Merit Badge, which requires some field work ahead of camp. He needs to spend...
The Jeep Wave is a courtesy extended between Jeep owners that goes back as far was World War II. The wave acknowledges a shared understanding and appreciation of the Jeep’s amazing capabilities and the...
With Crowdfunding on pace to raise more money this year than Venture Capital, there is an appetite among donors for looking to support projects across the globe. For small charities, or even the large...
My son finished reading a book where the author introduces readers to simple substitution ciphers, such as the Caesar Cipher, as well as simple additive codes. Heavy stuff for a ten year old, but cool...
A GoFundMe campaign for victims of the Orlando nightclub attack has become the fastest campaign to reach $1-million. As charities look to for more revenue, perhaps it is time to consider crowdfunding as development...
With more than 2-million visitors every year, Starved Rock State Park is one of the top attractions in Illinois. People flock to explore the deep canyons, waterfalls, and scenic views over the Illinois River....
For a few years now, the ARRL has been promoting a House Bill from Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger called the Amateur Radio Parity Act. The goal of the legislation is to protect amateur radio...
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