I’ve always been a Kantronics fan. A Kantronics “snob” is probably more accurate. I’ve pretty much always owned KAMs, with a few KPC’s thrown in over the years. I often buy broken TNC’s that I either repair or use for parts. I currently have around 10 that need repair and today I decided to dive…
What’s a “Go-Kit?” A go-kit (or jump-kit) is what you prepare, keep ready, and grab on the way out the door when responding to the call for emergency response duties. It may consist of a fisherman’s vest, a bag or satchel, or any kind of soft (but well made) “carry-on” luggage. It must contain all…
I’ve had around 7 or 8 Kantronics Kam’s that all needed some help. So, today I started working on them and was able to get three to come back to life. What is Xastir ? Xastir provides mapping, tracking, messaging, weather, weather alerts, and Search & Rescue features over radio or internet and runs on…
Working with Microprosessor likek Raspberry Pi and ArduinoThe ever-growing Arduino community is made up of everyone from hobbyists and students to designers and engineers all across the world. Have questions? The official multi-language Forum is the place to go. Check out the Playground for a collection of Arduino knowledge, tutorials, and tips provided by your…
Die cutting: The technique involved in die cutting is as elementary as playing with Play-Doh. The process begins when the desired gasket shape is made into a metal die, which is essentially a strip of metal bent into the gasket shape. Think of how a cookie-cutter works. This metal die is pressed through a material,…
So, today is Saturday….adding to the existing POST Today is a Friday. It’s December 2nd but that’s not all that important. What matters is that it’s Friday and tonight at 8:00 PM, the Allen and Angela show are on WBCQ radio broadcasting out of Monticello Maine. They generally have a strong signal here at my…
