Motor Mayhem

APRS allows users to send real time text messages, GPS coordinate data, weather information, and many other things over ham radio frequencies (normally 144.390Mhz on the two meter band) that are picked up by nodes and logged on the internet. APRS is a form of packet radio so if you tune to the frequency used [...]

Halloween is here and I made this so I could have things such as my pneumatic coffin be activated automatically when someone walked by.

Materials:
1. Motion Activated Switch – Here’s Mine
2. 5ft outdoor extension Cord
3. Outlet box – Home Depot
Steps:
First you need to cut the extension cord in half. Then using the wiring diagram provided with [...]

After being asked how one would go  about adding a microphone and headphone jack to a phone so that a headset could be used, I decided to take a look for myself and figure out what to do. Here is what I found, however, I didn’t actually add the jacks as I have no need [...]

Here is some basic information for new hams to help them get started.
Being a new ham can be a little intimidating at first as there are many established protocols for conducting conversations on the air. However, with a few attempts and contacts it all begins to make sense and is truly very easy. One thing [...]

Installing a 1/2 face modern style radio in a pre 90’s blazer.

This is a cheap way to put an alarm on your car or truck without spending alot of cash and can be done in 30 to 45 minutes. First, you need to find an old car alarm horn. Lots of cars already have unused ones under there hoods already but if not They can be [...]

A brief overview of how to make a backpack that will heat and cool you.

How to add a switch to a rotary telephone to turn on or off the ringer.

There are instructions on how to build your very own fire extinguisher flashlight.