“Radio Stuff” / Slight Change in Plans

Something was in the back of my head about the “Chameleon” antenna – just before ordering I read the specs/reviews/YouTube etc. again – and I changed my order to the DX Engineering RF-PRO-1B® Active Magnetic Loop Antennas DXE-RF-PRO-1B – which should better serve the purpose – a LOT more ( mucho more ) pricey –Continue reading ““Radio Stuff” / Slight Change in Plans”

Could These Creepy Short Wave Radio Messages End The World?

From Ringway Manchester . . . Been listening to shortwave ( and this “stuff” ) since 1963 – and still have never came close to figuring any of this ( the military stuff ) coded stuff out. There used to be a lot of autovon traffic heard on various frequencies – the only one thatContinue reading “Could These Creepy Short Wave Radio Messages End The World?”

Snubbies are Stupid! – GUNS Magazine Podcast #233

From the description : The keyboard warriors on social media and discussion forums frequently claim, “Snubbies are stupid!” But if they are, why do so many well-known professionals carry a snub-nose revolver instead of something else? In this episode, Darryl Bolke explains why small revolvers are his CCW of choice. I may carry a semi-autoContinue reading “Snubbies are Stupid! – GUNS Magazine Podcast #233”

Beretta 92X – update/correction

If you pick up a 92X without the wraparound grip adapter on it – it feels very 1911-ish . . . Gee – I wonder if that was intentional? Now this is considered a full size handgun – THIS IS CONSIDERED A COMPACT – 4.3 VS 4.9 INCH BARREL FOR THE FULL SIZE / THEContinue reading “Beretta 92X – update/correction”

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

Mitchell showed the powers that be where the battleship’s future was going – but when your whole road show is vested in them – it’s very difficult to even perceive that YOUR battleship “may” be vulnerable to anything – least of all to an airplane . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! –Continue reading “The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell”

How to Get Started In Short Wave Listening, Radios and SDRs – Livestream

Bruce – how do I actually do this SWL (Short Wave Listening ) thing? . . . I mean you throw a lot of “stuff” out here – but I just want to get started – I am resistant to doing the YouTube thingy – so you get “it” in kibbles and bits – oneContinue reading “How to Get Started In Short Wave Listening, Radios and SDRs – Livestream”