This weekend I gave a short presentation on bicycle mobile amateur radio at the Wisconsin ARES/RACES Leadership Conference. Ever since I’ve been an active cyclist I’ve carried a small HT with me. I’ve also ridden in several Bike Wisconsin rides across the state as a member of the SAG team and a bike mobile ham. Cell [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2009’
AB429 an affront to Wisconsin Amateur Radio Operators
Inattentive driving is a big concern in today’s society. Recent traffic accidents that are the result of texting while driving has brought the matter to the state legislature. Assembly bill AB429 focuses on this issue by outlawing the use of any type of wireless communications devices. Unfortunately amateur radio is also caught in this net [...]
“Out of the Northwoods” Uncovers Paul Bunyan’s Wisconsin Roots
“The real Paul Bunyan of lumber camp storytelling lives through Michael Edmond’s superbly researched, richly illustrated, and engagingly written study. The last and best word on Bunyan!”-James P. Leary, professor and director of the Folklore Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Who has heard tall tales about the lumberjack hero Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox. “Out of [...]