A little over two months ago, I didn’t know a thing about amateur radio, more commonly referred to as “ham” radio. All I knew was that it was a nerdy niche of technology with a funny name. However, this wouldn’t be the first time I’ve been intrigued with oddly named nerd tech. “Ham radio?!” What, the […]
Amateur “Ham” Radio – What, Why, & How? Read More »
These two circles and three signatures on this flimsy piece of paper mean I have successfully passed my amateur radio technician license test. Now it’s time for the fun part, getting a radio and playing around with some new tech. I will post a writeup on the what/why/how of ham radio soon, and you might
Life Achievement: Ham License Read More »
Last night a Haboob hit Phoenix with heavy wind sheer, zero visibility, electrical activity, and almost no moisture. A day later and Phoenix still has a haze of dust in the air settling over it. I took a quick video last night when the storm calmed a bit and documented some of the aftermath.
Ron Swanson knows best. If you are a whiskey fan, don’t miss this. Pairs with red meat, the outdoors, and a fire. Tastes like your clothes smell after camping, and yes, that’s a good thing.
I finally got my hands on a ZebraLight H502, and have confirmed that it is quite a mighty little headlamp. Before the H502, I had never truly experienced a true flood torch. I have used diffusers before, but never a dedicated flood lamp. It’s quite a different experience. For those of you that don’t know,
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I was flying over Phoenix, AZ and managed to catch a pretty unique spectacle from the air.
Phoenix Weather Hodgepodge Read More »
Wool has changed. Gone are the days that the word “wool” makes you think of a scratchy, uncomfortable garment. Merino wool is nothing new, but it is often overlooked because it is considered a cold-weather fabric because it is wool. I wised up and so should you. Merino wool is great for all climates, conditions,
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What? Another Ballistol video? I’ll stop making Ballistol videos when people start realizing its potential. From carbon cleaner to plant protectant, Ballistol can do something for everyone. We all have an annoying door that screams at you in agony every time you open or close it. This is how you shut it up in under
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The new 2013 Ford Raptor has just been announced. You already know how capable this truck is, so let’s get to the new features: HID Headlights – Better for blinding zombies OEM Beadlock Wheels – Better for running over zombies New “desert camo” paint scheme called Terrain – Better for evading zombies Expect it to
2013 Ford Raptor is Proof Dinosaurs Still Rule The World Read More »
RigCast is getting into videography more and more, and through that evolution, a need has arisen to solve the “shaky cam” problem that so many amateur videographers suffer from. Professionals will suggest getting fancy cameras, tripods, and expensive equipment that isolates the camera from the vehicle’s (your) movement. This won’t work for me. I need
Effective Backcountry Photo/Video System Read More »
