As a scientist, I like learning something new every day. I also try to keep my brain fit, and one of the ways of doing so is to learn new languages. After I devoted two years to Polish (I never… Continue Reading
With the solar minimum ruling the game, and the bands being not in their greatest shape (to say the least), there is an increasingly greater chance to become paranoid in some situations. Did I hook up the antenna? Is my… Continue Reading
Summer is a perfect time to enjoy the warm sun, golden sand, and refreshing water. During the warm season, millions of people venture to the beach to unwind and relax. At the same time, unfortunately, every summer we hear news… Continue Reading
Since amateur radio and being outdoors are among the activities I enjoy the most, it is natural that the concept of field communications is very appealing to me. Add to this my interest in emergency communications and the volunteer work… Continue Reading
After a good quiet night at the Lake Mac, we woke up early to head north to South Dakota. We looked forward for a busy day, as we had 300 miles to drive, we planned a stop with a tour along the way, and we wanted to arrive at our destination before dark to set up the camp. Continue Reading
A relatively short stretch of the Platte river in central Nebraska near Kearney and Grand Island is known for a unique natural phenomenon that happens every spring: migration of the sandhill cranes. They arrive from their wintering locations, such as… Continue Reading