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I went into a little rant here about how hard
it was to sell stuff on CL (craigslist). Anyway,
it worked out a lot better than i expected, the
keys are to take realistic photographs and wait.
The right buyer will come along. You might
need to renew your add a few times or even
re write it but that stuff is easy, right?
good luck, and happy hunting.
-marcus kg6ghw
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
What's New?
Gosh lots been happening. I'm recovering pretty nicely
from my appendectomy.
Lots on my plate these days. I've started a coding tutorial.
Oh, uh. It's Javascript. This is a pretty well known tongue
in the computer programming world. It's quite challenging.
It tends to rely upon my memory quite heavily. That's the
memory in my head, not the memory in the computer.
I say started and I mean started. I'm only up to the 3rd
lesson and i'm kinda stumped. I'm supposed to make some
sense out of an 'Array'. Hmm.
Also, been following 'Bridgewire' Reno. It's a Maker-
space in Reno/Sparks. They were at Makers Faire in
San Mateo this year. Their first year since being
chartered. Quite an interesting bunch there! However
1.) I do not live in Reno. and 2.) I can't afford the dues.
So, anyway. Then, there are the Tool Lending Libraries.
Those are pretty neat too. When you need a tool just check
it out and return it on time. You're good to go.
Oh, i went through a box in the lobby today, some old cell
phones and a bunch of telephone junk, then there it was,
goodness gracious how could somebody bring themselves
to throw it away? A nice galvanized steel C clamp. No
rust. Pristine, like new, and all mine. Sometimes finding
second hand stuff can be so rewarding. I'm sure i'll use
it eventually, and if i don't. It is there for someone else.
All they have to do is ask. Like the other day Danny came
over and needed some adjustments on his bike, i went into
the back room and came up with a set of Allen Wrenches.
I tightened up his seat for him, and he was good to go.
The bike needs some work. I've been holding off on that.
I need a 12 Volt Lead Acid Battery. The bike needs the
shift lever for the rear gears replaced, the guy told me
$ 100 I know i can get it done at Community Bikes for
much cheaper. So I'll do that as soon as i can. Meanwhile
the 12 Volt Lead Acid Battery, more importantly, will be
needed this year. This month in fact. Once i have it I
can finish my antenna.
The antenna will be a dipole. I think 51 feet on a side
will be a magic number. That is 1/2 of 102 which I think
is a resonant number on 40 meters, which would make
it resonant for 20 meters and 10 meters as well. If I have
my facts straight.
The formula for that is f/468 where (f) is frequency in
hertz, the result is feet of length.
A dipole is an interesting thing. It is a feedline going up
and then at the apex, it's split into 1/2 with one strand
going east (north or south), the other going west
(north or south). Just like a giant letter Tee.
See, told ya i been busy ;-)
-marcus KG6GHW
from my appendectomy.
Lots on my plate these days. I've started a coding tutorial.
Oh, uh. It's Javascript. This is a pretty well known tongue
in the computer programming world. It's quite challenging.
It tends to rely upon my memory quite heavily. That's the
memory in my head, not the memory in the computer.
I say started and I mean started. I'm only up to the 3rd
lesson and i'm kinda stumped. I'm supposed to make some
sense out of an 'Array'. Hmm.
Also, been following 'Bridgewire' Reno. It's a Maker-
space in Reno/Sparks. They were at Makers Faire in
San Mateo this year. Their first year since being
chartered. Quite an interesting bunch there! However
1.) I do not live in Reno. and 2.) I can't afford the dues.
So, anyway. Then, there are the Tool Lending Libraries.
Those are pretty neat too. When you need a tool just check
it out and return it on time. You're good to go.
Oh, i went through a box in the lobby today, some old cell
phones and a bunch of telephone junk, then there it was,
goodness gracious how could somebody bring themselves
to throw it away? A nice galvanized steel C clamp. No
rust. Pristine, like new, and all mine. Sometimes finding
second hand stuff can be so rewarding. I'm sure i'll use
it eventually, and if i don't. It is there for someone else.
All they have to do is ask. Like the other day Danny came
over and needed some adjustments on his bike, i went into
the back room and came up with a set of Allen Wrenches.
I tightened up his seat for him, and he was good to go.
The bike needs some work. I've been holding off on that.
I need a 12 Volt Lead Acid Battery. The bike needs the
shift lever for the rear gears replaced, the guy told me
$ 100 I know i can get it done at Community Bikes for
much cheaper. So I'll do that as soon as i can. Meanwhile
the 12 Volt Lead Acid Battery, more importantly, will be
needed this year. This month in fact. Once i have it I
can finish my antenna.
The antenna will be a dipole. I think 51 feet on a side
will be a magic number. That is 1/2 of 102 which I think
is a resonant number on 40 meters, which would make
it resonant for 20 meters and 10 meters as well. If I have
my facts straight.
The formula for that is f/468 where (f) is frequency in
hertz, the result is feet of length.
A dipole is an interesting thing. It is a feedline going up
and then at the apex, it's split into 1/2 with one strand
going east (north or south), the other going west
(north or south). Just like a giant letter Tee.
See, told ya i been busy ;-)
-marcus KG6GHW
Saturday, April 21, 2012
More radio hobby stuff
*** SOLD ***
Kenwood TS-520 Ham Radio. Good Cosmetics.
all knobs and dials accounted for. Frequency
indicator does not turn, but the knob turns freely.
This is common with radios of this vintage.
If you're looking for a project, this radio was very
full featured when it rolled off the assembly line.
If you're looking to get on the air right away, then
this radio probably isn't for you.
I'll consider all trades, till then i'm asking $200
*** SOLD *** Thank you Craigslist.
-marcus kg6ghw
*** SOLD ***
Kenwood TS-520 Ham Radio. Good Cosmetics.
all knobs and dials accounted for. Frequency
indicator does not turn, but the knob turns freely.
This is common with radios of this vintage.
If you're looking for a project, this radio was very
full featured when it rolled off the assembly line.
If you're looking to get on the air right away, then
this radio probably isn't for you.
I'll consider all trades, till then i'm asking $200
*** SOLD *** Thank you Craigslist.
-marcus kg6ghw
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Antenna fabrication
I'm about to embark on a round of antenna fabrication.
I have 450 Ohm ladder line. (about 7 feet) and some
AWG 10 wire for radiating elements.
I have some RG-8 to go from the Tuner to the Radio.
I also have a PSK31 harness that i'm looking forward
to using as well.
I'll keep you posted as this project moves along.
I have 450 Ohm ladder line. (about 7 feet) and some
AWG 10 wire for radiating elements.
I have some RG-8 to go from the Tuner to the Radio.
I also have a PSK31 harness that i'm looking forward
to using as well.
I'll keep you posted as this project moves along.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Nice Bike for sale or trade.
*** SOLD ***
I'm selling my bike, I've had it for 4 years and only taken it
out once.
It's a Mongoose IBOC, 21 speed Mountain Bike. It has
new handlebar grips, new tires, a water bottle cage, and
bosses for another water bottle cage or whatever you want
to put there. The sadle is brand new. Indexed thumb
shifters. Cantilever brakes. Spring loaded rack in the
back. Recently tuned up.
All in all this is a nice bike, and if i were a little bit taller i
would be taking full advantage of it. I did get a smaller
framed bike which i WILL be riding.
Would consider a trade for ham radio gear. Like a cross
needle antenna tuner, or an HT. Or maybe a web cam.
(i know that's computer gear) Use your imagination.
Asking $ 100 for the bike
All in all, all is well.
Just selling cuz i want to free up some space. That and the
fact that the frame is a little tall for me.
*** SOLD ***
Thank You Craigslist
-marcus (kg6ghw)
Monday, March 19, 2012
Post Op Recovery and pet news
It's been almost 5 months since the operation. That is the
dirty appendicitis and the following appendectomy. I feel
fine. Something seems to stop me from moving too fast
and too forcibly. There's the angry red scar across my belly
that reminds me of the operation. Poke or prod there and
you will soon see that there is still healing to be done
underneath the external scar tissue.
Next ham radio thing i'm going to do is string some wire
around the apartment for a random wire antenna. I bought
70 feet of AWG 10 (I think)... Paid about $ 17.00 for it
which was an excellent deal. I do wonder however if i got
a full 70 feet, I'm just taking that at face value on what the
guy working in that part of the store said. It was discounted
because it was a short length. I didn't do the math. I think
it was supposed to be $ .27 a foot, let's see that would be
$ 2.70 for 10 feet, 7 times 2.70 is probably 14 plus the seven
times 7 49. So 14.00 and 4.90 The math says i should have
paid $ 18.90 at $ .27 per foot. But i didn't i only paid about
$ 17.00 Or suppose it was .25 a foot. that would be 4 feet
to the dollar. 70/4 let's see that's 17.50. But then there was
tax. So, I guess i was paying less than $ .25 a foot. Or,
I have less than 70 feet. It's very nice wire, with a tough red
insulator and some nicely stranded copper inside.
I need to somehow get my hands on a step ladder. I might
have to go to Sears and buy one. Maybe Big Lots. I can
call around, let my fingers do the walking so to speak. I
remember the one that my Grandmother had around when i
was growing up. It was very nice and solid.
Oh, I might be getting a new budgie/parakeet. Some guy
on Craigslist is offering one but he didn't return my call so, i
may have missed out. There's a really great bird store way
out on Hall Rd. They have 100s of Cockatiels and Parakeets.
Anybody tells ya birds are friendly, tell em to get their head
examined. That's the main reason i don't have a bigger,
'Man's' bird. A full sized parrot could probably take a finger
off if he so inclined. My Tiel flew the coop tonight when i
was resetting a perch that he had worried to the point that it
fell on the floor of his cage. I wasn't going to mess with his
beak. I just threw a towel over him and put him back in the
cage that way. Less stress for him, no bites for me. After
all the stuff he's been thru, i'm surprised he's still with me.
His predecessor was a little more perfect. This guy has a
blem, his nostril is a little higher on one side than it is on the
other. He'll sing a little song if you start whistling at him.
He also does a pretty good 'Hi Pretty Bird' when you can
coax it out of him but, it's like pulling teeth though.
Pesto has been really nice lately, she seems to come more
when i call her. I don't know why that is, maybe she's getting
older and enjoys together time more than she used to. She
also likes to listen in on the VHF nets at 8 and 10.
There that's a March blog for all of you out there, dear listeners.
Thanks for tuning into My Late Night Talk...
dirty appendicitis and the following appendectomy. I feel
fine. Something seems to stop me from moving too fast
and too forcibly. There's the angry red scar across my belly
that reminds me of the operation. Poke or prod there and
you will soon see that there is still healing to be done
underneath the external scar tissue.
Next ham radio thing i'm going to do is string some wire
around the apartment for a random wire antenna. I bought
70 feet of AWG 10 (I think)... Paid about $ 17.00 for it
which was an excellent deal. I do wonder however if i got
a full 70 feet, I'm just taking that at face value on what the
guy working in that part of the store said. It was discounted
because it was a short length. I didn't do the math. I think
it was supposed to be $ .27 a foot, let's see that would be
$ 2.70 for 10 feet, 7 times 2.70 is probably 14 plus the seven
times 7 49. So 14.00 and 4.90 The math says i should have
paid $ 18.90 at $ .27 per foot. But i didn't i only paid about
$ 17.00 Or suppose it was .25 a foot. that would be 4 feet
to the dollar. 70/4 let's see that's 17.50. But then there was
tax. So, I guess i was paying less than $ .25 a foot. Or,
I have less than 70 feet. It's very nice wire, with a tough red
insulator and some nicely stranded copper inside.
I need to somehow get my hands on a step ladder. I might
have to go to Sears and buy one. Maybe Big Lots. I can
call around, let my fingers do the walking so to speak. I
remember the one that my Grandmother had around when i
was growing up. It was very nice and solid.
Oh, I might be getting a new budgie/parakeet. Some guy
on Craigslist is offering one but he didn't return my call so, i
may have missed out. There's a really great bird store way
out on Hall Rd. They have 100s of Cockatiels and Parakeets.
Anybody tells ya birds are friendly, tell em to get their head
examined. That's the main reason i don't have a bigger,
'Man's' bird. A full sized parrot could probably take a finger
off if he so inclined. My Tiel flew the coop tonight when i
was resetting a perch that he had worried to the point that it
fell on the floor of his cage. I wasn't going to mess with his
beak. I just threw a towel over him and put him back in the
cage that way. Less stress for him, no bites for me. After
all the stuff he's been thru, i'm surprised he's still with me.
His predecessor was a little more perfect. This guy has a
blem, his nostril is a little higher on one side than it is on the
other. He'll sing a little song if you start whistling at him.
He also does a pretty good 'Hi Pretty Bird' when you can
coax it out of him but, it's like pulling teeth though.
Pesto has been really nice lately, she seems to come more
when i call her. I don't know why that is, maybe she's getting
older and enjoys together time more than she used to. She
also likes to listen in on the VHF nets at 8 and 10.
There that's a March blog for all of you out there, dear listeners.
Thanks for tuning into My Late Night Talk...
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