5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop. Kindness: Friendly, generous, concern for others, affection, gentleness, care. Service: Act of helpful activity, help, aid. 1- To me “service” is “kindness” in action. Service and kindness are part of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. I assert that being in service … Read more
1- Digital Ham: What is the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP)? A technique to connect amateur radio systems, such as repeaters, via the internet using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) What is meant by Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), as used in amateur radio? A method of delivering voice communications over … Read more
1- Where to camp? The basic answer, that Scouts follow, is where you make the least impact on the environment, wildlife, and fellow campers. Most State & Federal parks (and private campgrounds) have specific campsites that you MUST use. In wilderness areas these are some of my considerations when selecting an area to set up … Read more
1- Games in camp: – Kim’s knot game. (count & name all the knots on the line) – Kim’s nature game. (name all the objects on the tray) – Knot tying relay. (tie the knots given or as many as possible in a given amount of time) – Song writing contest. (a given theme helps … Read more
1- Ham test questions: For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC? Technician, General, Amateur Extra What is the normal term for an FCC-issued primary station/operator amateur radio license grant? Ten years How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you operate … Read more
1-Ham Radio Questions: Authorized and prohibited transmission: communications with other countries; music; exchange of information with other services; indecent language; compensation for use of station; re-transmission of other amateur signals; codes and ciphers; sale of equipment; unidentified transmissions; one-way transmission What, if any, are the restrictions concerning the transmission of language that may be considered … Read more
1- Ham Q & A: Thanks to KB6NU Ham Radio Study Guides An important concept in amateur radio is the control operator. The basic concept is that an amateur radio station must always have a control operator and that control operator is responsible for the proper operation of that station. And, the default control operator … Read more
1- Backpacking or a car camping tent is another large expense against your budget for gear and clothes. My constraints for a 3 season backpacking tent are: Under 7 lbs – under 5 lbs is better, There are a few under 4 lbs. 7-foot floor dimension or longer. Room for 2. A 2 person tent … Read more
1- A long list of Ham Radio Terms: (credit goes to KB6NU- here is a link to his books) AC: Alternating current. Alternating current is the name for current that reverses direction on a regular basis. (Verses DC – direct current) APRS: Automatic Packet Reporting System. APRS is digital communications system used by amateur radio … Read more
1- Food. One of my favorite subjects… ;-). I am going to touch on this subject with a broad brush. Food comes in 3 categories: Protein, Carbohydrates (Carbs for short), and Fat. These 3 fuel our bodies in two different ways: Metabolism, and muscle Energy. I think of metabolism like a car just sitting there … Read more