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| Welcome to the world (and to the moon and back) of extremely wireless communication. Perhaps at some time in your life someone showed you a large collection of tube gizmos in a room, wall papered with cards from around the world. May be you have gotten up late at night and tied a wire to your radio, in hope of getting a station just a little further away from the last one you were able to hear. Has your frustration with cell phone drop outs, peaked your interest in how the information gets in and out of that thing in the first place? Would you like a hobby that helps you know what to do in the case of neighborhood or national emergency ? AMATEUR RADIO HAS FOUND YOU I hope that within the pages of this web site, you will be able to learn the skills you need to get on the air. There are three levels of licenses , Technician (with or with out code) General and Extra. Your technical knowledge may help you be well prepared to take the test or you may need to go slow, but you can get your licenses. There are many books, tapes and websites to help you learn, as well as what hams refer to as an "Elmer's" who help tutor operators in the finer art of the hobby. |
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| Cell nets come through inaugural load just fine
Concerns about overloading the country's wireless networks came to naught Tuesday as the major cell phone carriers reported their aggressive preparations for Inauguration Day paid off. They reported few problems despite a significant increase in their normal traffic loads of calls and texts. Carriers had established satellite sites to provide more capacity. AT&T had poured in a reported $4 million to beef up its network and Verizon Wireless pointed to its $1 billion long-term investment in the Washington market. |
| Barack Obama: The nation’s first BlackBerry president
Commander in chief gets to keep treasured smartphone Comment on this story Barack Obama has won the battle of the BlackBerry The decision was a compromise between Obama — and Secret Service protectors and government lawyers who voiced security concerns Click here for a transcript of the BlackBerry discussion during the White House press conference. |
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| Why Grandma Sandy and Aunt Roz don't want an HDTV any time soon With the prices of HDTV’s plummeting, one would think that people would be rushing to buy new sets, particularly with the analog TV mass-extinction event coming in February. But the reality is, many people have no intention of replacing their TV sets, preferring to delay the inevitable using a cheap converter box or maintain their existing Cable and DBS Satellite subscriptions — and the economy is not the only factor involved.more |
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| Fly wi-fi Firmafest writes there's a scoop that American Airlines will offer Wi-Fi on domestic flights. Price is approx. $10 to get connected. Being a frequent international flyer I hope this will catch on. The LA Times reports that the cost is about $100,000 to equip a plane. While that number seems high, it will probably be worth it. If I had a choice between two flights both equally good, I'd pick the Wi-Fi enabled one." The article also says that JetBlue and Southwest Airlines are at least experimenting with Wi-Fi access aboard, while Delta already offers it commenton link |
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| New York wants to reinvent its taxis. The metropolis just put out an all-points-bulletin to tech companies, and the general public, seeking new gizmos and innovations that would improve the cab riding experience. The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is open to all ideas, but top priority has been given to tech that can create a number of new features: Cell phone-blocking technology (for drivers while engaged, but not passengers!) Wayfinding (knowing location, finding best routes) Multiple metered rate of fare and split-fare capabilities Radio frequency identification (RFID) readers or biometrics to ensure use by authorized drivers Better, more informative receipts with driver information, easier-to-read/larger print, coupons, advertising, promotions, and receipts delivered electronically to an email address Driver debit card (income deposited directly into drivers' bank accounts) linked to benefits, i.e. discounts on car washes, fuel, restaurants, etc. Multiple languages Music and music video menu Internet or Wi-Fi capability (check e-mail, surf Web, shop, etc.) Real-time interactivity with TLC to facilitate surveys, complaints, compliments more |
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| HTSA Unveils Solar-Powered Home Theater Chandler, Ariz. — One of the fruits of the Home Theater of America’s (HTSA’s) annual spring meeting last week was a solar-powered home-theater system, described as the industry’s first. The first installation, in a showcase spec home in the Philadelphia suburb of Newtown Square, Pa., is powered by four Sharp solar panels that can provide up to 22,000 watts, or 19 hours of viewing time, per week. The off-the-grid home theater also features a Sharp XV-Z15000 front projector, a 100-inch Stewart film screen, six Speakercraft in-wall speakers plus subwoofer, Integra A/V receiver, Blu-Ray player; green power conditioner and control by Universal Remote Control, wiring by Monster Cable and Salamander furniture More |
