Les Moxon, G6XN

I was on 40 SB tonight talking to Don KC5YR. He is the creator of the web site known as the Moxon Antenna Project: http://www.moxonantennaproject.com/   That site had this great picture of OM Les Moxon, inventor of the wonderful antenna that bears his name.  I also found this old QSL card that shows some of Les's homebrew gear.  Les has been a Silent Key for many years now, but his legacy lives on.

FDIM: Bob Crane Interviews Ed Hare W1RFI

I always associate "Ed Hare" with that picture of him holding an HW-8 in the ARRL lab.

I was supposed to edit this one a bit at the beginning, but I forgot.  Sorry about that Ed. 

Thanks to Ed and to Bob Crane for the interview. 

http://soldersmoke.com/FDIM17W1RFI.mp3

Stay Thirsty My Friends --- A Very Inspirational Article

There is no real connection to radio here, other than the fact that some of us are in this guy's age group, and that we have had a few Dos Equis Guy memes on the blog.  But do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes with this article.  You will be glad you did. 

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/06/02/most-interesting-man-world-friends-barack-obama-215215

Thanks to Larry K8MU for alerting us to this.

Stay thirsty my friends.

Put Yourself on the BITX Map

On Jun 9, 2017, at 4:53 PM, Doug W wrote:

Seeing the topics for regional operator lists got me thinking.  If words are good, pictures are better.  I set up a google map that you can add yourself too to help visualize where everyone is located.  I was going to add people that responded to the other topics but out of respect for privacy (and my laziness) this should be entirely opt in only.  The map is only accessible with the link below.  The interface is reasonably intuitive but I will do my best to explain how to add yourself.

go to

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oa_egVdStSJBF5C7mpS6MXrkces&usp=sharing

type your address in the search bar on the top of the map (the box with the magnifying glass to the right)

hit enter or click the magnifying glass
verify the location displayed
click add to map at the bottom of the box that pops up
now click the pencil/edit icon at the bottom right of the box
change the highlighted address to your call sign and click save at the bottom left of the box
you can also add more information to your spot if you choose to
bookmark the link and check back as more people add themselves

I am making this sound much more complicated than it is.  If anyone can describe the process better please do.

FDIM: Bob Crane Interview with Preston Douglas WJ2V

WJ2V with Chuck Adams and Zack Lau

Our ace journalist in Dayton Ohio caught up with QRPARCI President Preston Douglas, WJ2V. 

Congratulations to Preston and QRPARCI for a successful FDIM event. 

Pete and I will heed his warning! 

Listen to the interview here:

http://soldersmoke.com/FDIM17WJ2V.mp3

Thanks Bob! Thanks Preston!