Author Archives: Rob Smith

WordCamp 2012 in Reno

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Rob Smith

This past weekend, Dot and I attended WordCamp in Reno, NV. It was a fun couple of days learning more about WordPress and meeting others who use the software for their web sites. Hopefully, this week I can put some … Continue reading →

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Propagation

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Rob Smith

There was a nice opening from the west coast of the United States into Europe on 15, 17 and 20 meters tonight around 0000 UTC to 0300 UTC. Hope conditions are as good for this weekend’s CQ WW WPX CW … Continue reading →

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OQRS

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Rob Smith

Oh, how times have changed!  It was not that long ago, that after making a couple of contacts with a DX expedition, I would sit at my desk, and fill out some paper cards. Next I would find some nice … Continue reading →

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Science classes and more…

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rob Smith

It is amazing what is available on line these days. The Khan Academy has been in the news, and I have enjoyed browsing through their lectures. And it’s all available for free! Now, if only they had some of the … Continue reading →

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Received latest batch of bureau QSLs

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Rob Smith

Over the past weekend, I received the latest batch of cards from the bureau.  There were 10 QSL cards from 7 different countries, and one SWL card. One of the club cards from Belgium had a picture of an antenna … Continue reading →

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