Eric Hendrickson

@W6HS@mastodon.radio
38 Followers
35 Following
46 Posts

#HamRadio hobbyist, RF communications enthusiast in general, writer, publisher. Retired IT manager with a love for technical writing.

Visit me at https://w6hs.net

Call SignW6HS
QTHSan Jose, CA (CM97bg)
Websitehttps://w6hs.net
Emaileric@w6hs.net
Eric HendricksonJan 8

Winterheat Simplex Event 2025 is well under way. What a blast! A bunch of locals chasing each other around the bands. We need more participation on the West Coast. San Jose is lighting it up!

https://w6hs.net/winterheat-simplex-event-the-perfect-contest-for-new-hams/

Winterheat Simplex Event: The Perfect Contest for New Hams - Amateur Radio Is On

Discover the Winterheat Simplex Event! A beginner-friendly ham radio contest with simple rules, no fancy gear required, and a great way to hone simplex skills.

Amateur Radio Is On -
Eric HendricksonDec 31

It's time to start thinking about Winter Field Day. Check out what it takes to participate in this annual cold weather event:

https://w6hs.net/winter-field-day-2025-how-to-get-involved-in-this-cold-weather-event/

#WinterFieldDay2025 #WinterFieldDay #HamRadio #AmateurRadio

Winter Field Day 2025: How to Get Involved in this Cold Weather Event - Amateur Radio Is On

I break down the rules and expectations for participating in Winter Field Day 2025. Ham radio's biggest outdoor winter event. Get outdoors and get on the air!

Amateur Radio Is On -
Eric HendricksonDec 28, 2024
Ben Lorica 罗瑞卡Dec 28, 2024
Data Centers Are Quietly Destroying Your Home Electronics
⚡️ Analysis shows that over half of households experiencing the worst power distortions are located within 20 miles of significant data center activity
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-ai-power-home-appliances/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTczNTMxNjk3OCwiZXhwIjoxNzM1OTIxNzc4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTUDVUUzhUMEFGQjQwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiI0MDVBMTQxMTI3MTM0MDM3OENCMDNDQTY4Nzc3MEQ5RiJ9.l1UB8xJFHoagQebxlg8czxgiT1cP3oxHhX2m_82DdH0
AI Power Needs Threaten Billions in Damages for US Households

Analysis of data from US homes in urban and rural areas shows a strong link between proximity to data centers and high levels of power distortions.

Bloomberg
Eric HendricksonDec 26, 2024
The "pause scanning while on mute" feature of the FTM-500 is annoying as hell. Who told you to stop scanning? For all the things Yaesu gets right, they sure like to throw some stupid shit into the mix.
Eric HendricksonDec 23, 2024
via unreachableDec 23, 2024
Eric HendricksonDec 23, 2024
Why are DC-DC charge controllers so pricey? I can buy a battery charger AND an inverter for the price of some of these DC-DC charge controllers. Is it just the lower demand that keeps prices high?
Eric HendricksonDec 20, 2024
I sure hope the annoying 60hz buzz that now covers much of 40m goes away after my neighbor takes down their Christmas lists that have been on 24 hours a day since Thanksgiving.
Eric HendricksonDec 18, 2024

In my latest post, I dig in to solar flux, the ionosphere, and other factors that impact HF propagation.

https://w6hs.net/hf-propagation-how-solar-flux-and-the-ionosphere-shape-radio-communication/

#SolarFlux #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HFpropagation #Ionosphere

HF Propagation: How Solar Flux and the Ionosphere Shape Radio Communication - Amateur Radio Is On

Learn how solar flux drives HF propagation by ionizing the ionosphere. Discover how this interaction impacts radio waves, HF bands, and DX communication

Amateur Radio Is On -
Eric HendricksonDec 11, 2024

I take a look at the Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controller and make some comparisons to the Renogy Rover. Spoiler alert: Victron nails it.

https://w6hs.net/review-victron-energy-smartsolar-50-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller/

#SolarCharging #Victron #SolarPower #OffGrid #LiFePO4 #Renogy #MPPT

Review: Victron Energy SmartSolar 50-amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller - Amateur Radio Is On

I take a look at the Victron Energy SmartSolar 50-amp MPPT controller as an affordable, incremental upgrade to the Renogy Rover 40A MPPT for off-grid situations

Amateur Radio Is On -
Eric HendricksonDec 6, 2024

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