I have been buying things from internet vendors, mostly NewEgg for computer stuff and Amazon.com for tools and house stuff. I just want to rant a little bit about the so-called reviews that are posted on products. New Egg user comment fanboys will be my target as they are the best example, but this will apply to all. Most of what is contributed at NewEgg is opinions and comments. Those are fine if you remember...
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First Radio Station WN8EHS
This is way back at the beginning. The year is 1969. I am but a mere 22 years of age. A year back from my Navy tour of duty and a naval reservist, and no more than a year into my marriage. It was Chief John Petrick at the reserve center that gave me my novice exam. He was also there when I made my first QSO (contact) with K2UCE. Her card is first on the bulletin...
Continue reading...American Radio Relay League 40 Years
You know your getting old when they send you one of these. I have been a licensed amateur radio operator and a member of this association since 1969. I was about 22 years old back then. Most of the following forty years I have been a life member of this group. I think the life membership cost was 20 times the yearly dues, a lot of money back then. That was BK (before kids) but I was married to...
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A few years back just before I became an old guy, I joined two of the major engineering societies of my occupation. I hold membership in the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). My pappy would be proud. I also earned some credentials from the AEE which are; Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP) and Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP)....
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