Author Archives: BillB

Installing Winlink and VARA Modems on Ubuntu 20.04

Posted on February 5, 2022 by BillB

I had problems installing WINE, Winlink Express, VARA HF Modem and VARA FM Modem on Ubuntu 20.04 Linux that I use on my desktop computer for my Amateur Radio Station. I did a bunch of research on the Internet and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2022!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by BillB

This being the 1st of January, I guess we must be suffering from global warming here in South Central Texas as today’s high was about 84° F. Tomorrow will bring winter back with a nice chilly start to the day … Continue reading →

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What The Heck!! Winter Storm Uri is what.

Posted on February 18, 2021 by BillB

This was the view on Monday February 15th at about 9:30 AM from near the front of our property by my mother-in-laws house. The antenna you see is on top of Polly’s Peak near Bandera, Texas. The tower and the … Continue reading →

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Buildin’ Antennas – Antennas for Amateur Satellites PART 1

Posted on February 3, 2021 by BillB

Last year (2020) in June, I purchased an ICOM IC-9700 VHF\UHF radio after working at a big box home improvement store for a few months. Initially it wasn’t supposed to arrive until mid July but then I got notice that … Continue reading →

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SpaceX Starship SN9 May Launch Today! (It did but ….)

Posted on February 2, 2021 by BillB

UPDATE: SN9 did launch today. It made it all the way to the landing flip where one engine did not ignite properly. The rocket over rotated as it appears that the single engine could not correct the rotation. It crashed … Continue reading →

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I wish all a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Posted on January 1, 2021 by BillB

The title pretty much sums it up. No pictures. No lengthy ramble. Pray for a good Year of Our Lord 2021! BillB

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It’s a happy New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2020 by BillB

The only thing that makes this a happy New Year’s Eve is that here in the Bandera area of Texas we have been getting rain all day long. It started late last night with a light show and some claps … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Turkey Past

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BillB

I had a hiatus in posting for nearly a month. The first writer’s block was I was so angry with the turn of politics in our Nation that I couldn’t cogently write anything about what was going on because that … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by BillB

Merry Christmas to any who stop by. For me this is the first day of the Season of Christmas, so I will also wish to any and all 11 more days of Merry Christmas till we reach the day of … Continue reading →

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The Real Date of The Christ’s Birth

Posted on December 23, 2020 by BillB

A blog that I enjoy reading is the “Anglican Curmudgeon”. Allan S. Haley is a lawyer from California who practices both secular and canon law. He has published a number of articles on the connection of science and the Bible. … Continue reading →

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