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Geeky Ramblings

VE Accreditation

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:March 15, 2015
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It took a little over a month after submitting my open book review and application but I've finally received my ARRL Volunteer Examiner accreditation certificate and badge in the mail! After upgrading…

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Extra Ticket!

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:January 31, 2015
  • Post category:Ham Radio
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Extra, Extra! Read all about it! This morning on Saturday, January 31st 2015 at 9:30am, I passed my Amateur Extra exam missing only 2 of 50 questions. After the VE's…

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FTM-400DR

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:January 28, 2015
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I've been looking for a mobile radio for my car for awhile. I didn't want to jump into anything too quickly. I was willing to drop a few hundred dollars and…

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My QSL Card

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:December 29, 2014
  • Post category:Ham Radio
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After receiving Nigel's (G3TXF) QSL card, I knew it was time to print some of my own. I had been iterating on a design since I became a ham. After many hours of…

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First SSTV Contact

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:December 21, 2014
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After reading from the ARRL that the International Space Station was going to be sending images over Slow Scan Television (SSTV), I wanted to try my hand at picking up their…

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First QSL Card

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:December 3, 2014
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When I got home last night there was a small envelope waiting for me. It was addressed with my call sign neatly printed on the front. Upon opening I found my…

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Father & Senior Producer at Warner Bros. Former Executive Producer at JamCity Games, Art Director for Disney Interactive & Adjunct Game Art and Design Teacher
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