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JT65/JT9 Digital Modes on HF
I had the pleasure of giving a short presentation to the Saint Clair Amateur Radio Club during the last week of February regarding two “relatively” new digital modes of communication on the High Frequency bands that have been gaining in popularity: JT65 … Continue reading
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Comparison – YouTube HD vs. Vimeo HD
I continue to be very impressed with the GoPro HD HERO2 camera, but have struggled to post high quality videos online that sufficiently demonstrate its quality. That is, until now. YouTube offers a high-definition video mode. I’ve uploaded from my … Continue reading
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Source for cap nuts
Those little cap nuts used in the GoPro mounting system have a nasty habit of falling out of the mounts. If you lose one and don’t have any extras available before your next high action adventure, you may be out … Continue reading
External mic for HD HERO2
Need an external condenser mic for the GoPro HD HERO2? This Sony ECM-DS270P works well. In fact, it even works with my iPhone and iPad. For $13 it’s an inexpensive purchase that will greatly enhance the HERO2’s audio quality. You … Continue reading
Magnetic Mount for HD HERO2
Here’s an inexpensive magnetic mount you can make for the HD HERO2. I purchased a 66 mm round magnet base with a 95-pound pull from our local Harbor Freight Tools (cost: $5), superglued a 1/4″ x 20 turns/inch screw (standard … Continue reading
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The Amazing GoPro HD HERO2
Have you ever wanted to record video at 1080p resolution while you are simply “living life”? A friend recently introduced me to a very compact, durable digital video camera that is designed precisely for that application–the HD HERO 2 by … Continue reading
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