PSK31 and other digital modes

Yesterday I had a great QSO with Wayne, AK8D using PSK31 on 40m. Wayne told me about some other digital modes that I had heard of but have never tried. We swicthed to MFSK which proved very interesting as he sent me a small photo! He said MFSK is a great mode when the conditions aren't good for PSK31. Wayne also told me about MultiPSK which supports over 40 digital modes and is free. I will check it out and report back on my findings.

CW and the state of our hobby

An intersting article, and the replies are even more interesting!

 

http://www.eham.net/articles/17503

PSK31

One of my interests in ham radio is PSK31. I've found this great video that shows you how to get started for little or no cost!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQpBGh9RMEQ

Also check out his related videos.

Mobile installation

I came across this PDF on a mobile installation and found it very informative:

http://www.larc.ca/pdf/VA3EP_Mobile.pdf

Harvest Moon

I took this shot last night as the full Harvest moon was starting to rise in the sky. I used my Panasonic Lumix FZ1 and used the top of my Escape as a tripod.

My Canon AE-1 is 30 years old today

Back on this date in 1977, I went to Lechmere Sales (my favorite store, RIP) to buy my first SLR. It cost $299.99 with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. I still have it and it's never let me down. I've taken thousands of photos with over the years and and it has served me well. I admit I have not used it much recently, but I plan to put a roll of TMax in it to commemorate this milestone.

B&W chemicals

Today I purchased some B&W chemicals for the first time in over 25 years! I bought TMax developer,indicator stop bath, fixer and hypo clearing agent. I look forward to using them as soon as I get all the other stuff needed to develop film!