I made my third trip to Washington, DC, but the first time I’d spent any time for vacation. Some of the things we saw during the trip: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum The National Air and Space Museum is one of the most popular museums for a good reason, and you absolutely must get (free) […]
I just returned from ten days in Washington DC, where I got around solely by walking and public transit (bus and train). It was awesomely efficient. One of the more difficult things to suss out prior to visiting was the use of the SmarTrip app. The short summary: you don’t need it if you’re a
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Is being able to take photos from a smart phone (vs digital camera from the 00s or analog camera from last century) beneficial? Overall, yes.
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Rando Redditor asks: I may have an opportunity for a new role. The downside is the commute. It’s a nice bump in pay but at the cost of 750 miles a week commuting. Relocation isn’t something I would consider. I would start commuting in a (car that has a fuel economy of 35mpg) with the
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Bellevue weather is mild. Dress in layers, have a waterproof light shell and a hat, you’ll be fine.
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I did 11 Parks on the Air (POTA) activations in Iceland, two in Faroe Islands. Here’s a breakdown.
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In the seven years since my first radio contacts, I now have a process for logging amateur radio contacts. However, it wasn’t until I started working remotely more that I appreciated how logging amateur radio contacts accurately is complicated. This inaccurate logging was the cause of much frustration during the final throes of my completing
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