Pre winter doldrums. oughta sight

well, sheesh - harrumph

getting over the operation moving around
pretty well.  Nobody to walk with.  I guess
that i'll just need to buckle down and do
some kind of exrcise.  Can I even do push-
ups any more?  Last time i tried the ligaments
in my shoulders nagged at me for days.
Swimming would be the optimal exercise.
The stairs are hard on my knees.

I have stuff on Craigslist right now.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clt/3263484941.html

that's the Heathkit Power Supply.

This is the Viscount 18 transistor Shortwave
Receiver.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ele/3263469394.html

Bid high, bid often, lol

Anyway, guess i could say things are going
swimmingly.  They really are, a few friends have
moved away.  Others have died.  We shall see
what we shall see.  I'm going to see me a urologist.
I have urgency every 15 minutes, with a couple of
table spoons of yield.  That isn't how i was
plumbed, I expect better than that.  I guess in the
best scenario i might have a bladder infection.

adee ohs, folks, g'bye now

The Craigslist Mythos

Redacted

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

Well, Kerry is finally coming thru.  He's getting me
a 12 volt battery, an antenna and an automatic antenna
tuner.  Not to mention a few other things.

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

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 

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.

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)