my friend Jorge Newbery went in the 80s and rigged a porta potty with conductive tape on the seat and a solar powered florescent light inverter connected to it.... when the sun shines.... yeeeup. he's got my same twisted sense of humor
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- Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: Dayton 2013
- Topic: **** NEW **** NO Toilet Policy At Hamvention
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17823
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:36 pm
- Forum: Astro DStar and other digital voice formats
- Topic: I scored a few of these but have no idea...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 28975
Re: I scored a few of these but have no idea...
dPMR not DMR. It's possible they may be compatible with the Yaesu digital ham gear that showed up, there's suspicion that also speaks dPMR. I've been researching dPMR a bit as of late, it seems promising EXCEPT... there's a wide variety of incompatible voice codecs lurking around. there are also som...
- Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:13 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29824
Re: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
Well it was a great success :D
Sorry I kinda vanished for a while, but stay tuned for the info on next year!
Sorry I kinda vanished for a while, but stay tuned for the info on next year!
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:23 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29824
Re: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
Only the latest and greatest in energy efficient LEDrfrederick wrote:As for the hoveround repair table, don't forget to offer installation of wacker lights and other ARES equipment.
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:07 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29824
Re: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
Suggestion #1: Hoveround repair and tune-up table. +1 How about a table with a dummy load, a wattmeter, a signal generator, frequency counter and a high current 12VDC source, etc., complete with someone who both guards the test equipment from walking off and helps test their stuff. Maybe have a hat...
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:45 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29824
Re: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
Poo! I forgot to check the thread on my very own event, DERP! Yes, we do plan on having exam sessions.
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:41 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29824
Re: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
....yes, I am indeed the chairman, so please feel free to bother me with any requests, suggestions, or anything of the like. (will I regret this?....)
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:40 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29824
Miami Hamfest, Feb 1-2, Miami, FL.
A warm welcome to all... Miami Hamfest http://miamihamfest.net/ Friday, Feb. 1 2013 12-8 PM Saturday Feb. 2 2013 8 AM-6 PM Location: The Miami-Dade Fair Expo Center, 10901 SW 24 ST (Coral Way), Miami FL 33165 Amateur radio, electronics, and alternative energy show Tickets $10 advance before Jan 1, 2...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:08 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Orlando Hamcation Photos
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20570
Re: Orlando Hamcation Photos
You've just gotta have the body to pull it off.
down with pants!!!
down with pants!!!
kj4wna wrote:Impressive. Most impressive. Kilt guy is definitely a new sight for me. God help us all if the optional use of pants is the trend at hamfests.
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:08 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Mansfield Hamfest Feb 14th
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15136
Re: Mansfield Hamfest Feb 14th
Oh, is THAT why Miami always used to have at least one person selling Mary Kay cosmetics, one selling Beanie Babies, and one selling fruit preserves?
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:05 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Not So Early Free Flea, Miami, FL, Jan 16 2010.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 33224
Not So Early Free Flea, Miami, FL, Jan 16 2010.
Copied from Robert, KE4MCL: The Not Soo Early Free Flea is happening again! January 16th, 2010 at the Miami Science Museum Planetarium parking lot. Free flea area is the parking lot immediately south of the planetarium dome. There are publicly accessible restrooms and snack machines in the museum ju...
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:30 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Hamtoberfest 2009, Miami, FL, October 17
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6399
Hamtoberfest 2009, Miami, FL, October 17
The South Florida Hamboree presents Hamtoberfest, coming October 17 to the Miami Mahi Shrine Auditorium near downtown Miami. This year it will feature a Hamabout demolition derby. Last hamabout still running wins a 1 year subscription to Make Magazine.* http://www.hamboree.org * Yes, this is serious...
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:43 am
- Forum: EQUIPMENT REVIEWS
- Topic: Yaesu ft-8800 dual band mobile
- Replies: 31
- Views: 75904
Re: Yaesu ft-8800 dual band mobile
I have the 7800R and am considering a modification to eliminate that stupid RJ jack. Thanks for reminding me... I just went ahead and exploited Neutrik's sample program to get an 8 pin Neutricon and jack to get around that crap. I've always liked the way the nice little three jawed chuck inside Neut...
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:00 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Miami's Not So Early Free Flea, January 10, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Views: 32198
Miami's Not So Early Free Flea, January 10, 2009
I'm pleased to see I'm not the only one who didn't like having these things go from 6-10 AM. The Not So Early Free Flea will be held at the Miami Museum of Science / Space Transit Planetarium, January 10, 10 AM - 2 PM. The Free Flea is located in the southwest corner of the museum parking lot, behin...
- Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:42 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Orlando Hamcation, Feb. 13-15, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13136
Orlando Hamcation, Feb. 13-15, 2009
Just looked up the info on next year's Orlando Hamcation... it looks like they've got a special prize drawing this year for people who get tickets early, before Jan. 25. Anyone planning on going? I've never been to the Orlando show before, and would kinda like to check it out. FYI, prices... tickets...
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:30 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: South Florida Hamboree, October 25
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5689
Re: South Florida Hamboree, October 25
Shameless bump:
The show is on for this weekend! Tables and tailgate spaces may still be available...
Photographs should appear here this weekend...
The show is on for this weekend! Tables and tailgate spaces may still be available...
Photographs should appear here this weekend...
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:15 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Melbourne FL '08, October 11-12.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 32183
Melbourne FL '08, October 11-12.
It's about that time again...
Melbourne Hamfest
Presented by the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCARS)
Saturday: 9AM-5PM Sunday: 9AM-2PM
Setup: Fri, Oct 10th at 6:00PM to 9:00PM, Sat, 7:00AM to 9:00AM
http://www.pcars.org
GMap
Anyone else going?
Melbourne Hamfest
Presented by the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCARS)
Saturday: 9AM-5PM Sunday: 9AM-2PM
Setup: Fri, Oct 10th at 6:00PM to 9:00PM, Sat, 7:00AM to 9:00AM
http://www.pcars.org
GMap
Anyone else going?
- Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:05 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Flamingo Net Free Flea, University of Miami, April 19
- Replies: 0
- Views: 32761
Flamingo Net Free Flea, University of Miami, April 19
The Flamingo Net Free Flea is coming up April 19, at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL... For more information, see the Flamingo Net site . (Warning: Hosted on FreeServers, which has obnoxious advertising. They seem to have gotten the drive-by-downloads in check again, at least.) Get direc...
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Orlando Hamcation Feb 8-10 2008
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21388
Re: Orlando Hamcation Feb 8-10 2008
Ok, seriously now.. does anyone have pics from Orlando this year?
Also, I mixed up dates severely, Megacon is in March. What was I thinking?
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:12 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: South Florida Hamboree, October 25
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5689
South Florida Hamboree, October 25
The South Florida Hamboree is back! Coming to Miami October 25, this year's will be... Hamtoberfest! . Celebrate the fall harvest* with us! Check http://www.hamboree.org for more details. * Or, just be jealous of us for having year round harvests. Our climate just rocks for growing anything, anytime.
- Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:27 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Orlando Hamcation Feb 8-10 2008
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21388
Really, the lack of the South Florida Hamboree sucks worse. I miss that event. It always used to be the weekend before Orlando. Last year it was bumped off due to the Super Bowl having *everything* in Miami full, every road locked down, or every business charging $50 for parking (I'm not even kiddin...
- Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:01 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Orlando Hamcation Feb 8-10 2008
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21388
Wow, it's the same weekend as Megacon. Hmm. I might go for part of one day or something... I dunno yet.
- Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:51 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: South Florida Free Fleas, Nov. 3 and 17
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6515
South Florida Free Fleas, Nov. 3 and 17
It's that time again.... The Cy Harris Memorial Free Flea in Fort Lauderdale is taking place at the Collins Center in Oakland Park, FL, Saturday morning, Nov 3 '07. Directions to Collins Center Also, the University of Miami Free Flea will be Saturday, November 17 '07, at the physics parking lot at t...
- Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:08 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: University of Miami / Flamingo Net Free Flea, April 21 2007
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8511
- Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:53 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: University of Miami / Flamingo Net Free Flea, April 21 2007
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8511
University of Miami / Flamingo Net Free Flea, April 21 2007
The next UM Free Flea is coming up on April 21...
Flamingo Net website WARNING: FreeServers advertising code will RAPE your system if you are using MSIE.
Location: Physics parking lot at the University of Miami.
Map here. Free parking/admission, bring your own tables, etc.
Flamingo Net website WARNING: FreeServers advertising code will RAPE your system if you are using MSIE.
Location: Physics parking lot at the University of Miami.
Map here. Free parking/admission, bring your own tables, etc.
- Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:07 am
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: Melbourne Florida October 14 & 15
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7895
I think he's the one I bought a pair of non-working Dana frequency counters from a couple years ago. Both have Nixie displays, and the requisite drive/power circuitry... so I pulled the socketed 7490s from both of them, and used the crystal timebase to drive a digital clock. It's retrotastic, though...
- Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:45 pm
- Forum: HAMFESTS!!!
- Topic: UM / Flamingo Net Free Flea, Miami, November 19, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5485
UM / Flamingo Net Free Flea, Miami, November 19, 2005
Hello there.. I just want to announce the following: The Flamingo Net's Free Flea at the University of Miami takes place November 19, 2005, from 7 AM to noon. It's free to attend and to sell stuff, so come on down! More info can be found on the Flamingo Net website (warning: don't visit using IE... ...