Dead Hobby

Haven’t turned a radio on for many months. Think the hobby has hit a dead end. Maybe its just me. back later, riding my bike.

The WIA embraces a Digital Future!..

Rejoice in the glory of 0’s and 1’s. The WIA has come to the realisation that paper magazines and the lack of a digital model is not sustainable. After amassing large losses over the recent years with the production and distribution of a paper magazine, the institute has decided to head towards a digital model,…

Show me the Money!!

   Ads on my you tube channel and this website have reached the magic $80 amount for my wia membership, so, ads are now off at the website (have been for a couple of weeks actually), and my membership obtained to the WIA with the funds raised.. as I promised.. PS. I’ve been playing a…

I still refuse to rejoin the WIA!! But….

I was sent a link to the most recent WIA presidents blog/letter recently by someone who said I should reconsider my WIA position based on this letter and the intent that the WIA is making in order to change their direction. It’s interesting to note that I’ve had 2 conversations with Phil over the last…

Why I refuse to Re-Join the WIA!

**this is my personal opinion! it’s the internet, personal opinions are freely available on the internet! If you strongly disagree with my personal opinion, please send me $80 and pay for my new first years membership to show me the organisation has or is actually prepared to change 😀 The WIA is more than 100…

What is a Hamfest – “A Formal Junk Swap?”

What is a Hamfest, for many it’s an opportunity to spend some time out of the shack, interacting with ham acquaintances while perusing gear from retailers and someone’s back shed? In recent years the larger dealers appear to have ditched the hamfests, why? Maybe it’s a lot of hassle for little return, maybe they feel…