Eric Hendrickson

@W6HS@mastodon.radio
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#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
Show threadEric HendricksonJan 8
@K4HCK Is there a pattern of transparency issues with ARRL? I'd like to think they're doing the right thing but it is odd to make a declarative statement of this magnitude without at least some publicly-available data to back it up. If there's a "pile of data", it calls into question the methodology of whatever analysis they are doing with this pile.
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 -
Show threadEric HendricksonJan 5
@roguefoam It's the very modern form of "RTFM".
Eric HendricksonJan 2
@AF0AJ I'm on 40M FT8 right now. Nice opening to entire Pacific Rim from the West Coast.
Show threadEric HendricksonJan 1
@laser314 Go to work and save money so you can buy more radios!
Show threadEric HendricksonDec 31
@rdp As a licensed ham, my vote is extremely biased. It will keep your ADHD busy for a long time.
Show threadEric HendricksonDec 31
@vk6flab Need a home in both hemispheres so you can enjoy endless summer.
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
Show threadEric HendricksonDec 28, 2024

@knittingknots2 If you're going to use this crap, you really need to understand packet filtering and firewall configuration.

Much easier to just avoid this kind of stuff altogether. For what little one gains, the potential losses are significant.