ARISS commemorated the 68th anniversary of the launch of the world’s first satellite – Sputnik-1 – by transmitting a series of space cooperation-themed SSTV images from the International Space Station (ISS) from October 3 until October 9th.
Author: N1UGK
I used the Xtreme Technologies XLink BT landline bridge to make and receive phone calls on a Western Electric Model 500 rotary phone and an old cordless phone from the 1980s. No landline service needed, just an Apple or Android phone with Bluetooth.
The Casio FX-702P was Casio’s first BASIC programmable pocket computer. The associated printer, the FP-10 mini electrostatic printer is quite an experience.
There was in fact AM Stereo broadcast in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world, back when AM radio was more popular. The Sony SRF-A1 Walkman was one of several AM stereo receivers.
The Casio FX-750P is one of several pocket computers which utilized removable RAM Cards for quickly swapping programs and/or data.
After a long break from using scanners, I stumbled across the Uniden SDS100. Quite a bit has changed since my last scanner from the 90s.
The Casio FX-880P paired with the FA-6 expansion is quite capable for various purposes. As an experiment, I ported the banner and maze programs and tried the globe program as well.
The PB-2000C was the first pocket computer I have used which supports programming in C. There are both benefits and drawbacks to this model compared to the Casio PB-1000.
This post describes my experiences with various audio formats starting from vinyl all the way to today’s streaming formats and why I came back to the compact disc as the best of them all.
Ported speakers require specific room placement, and rear ported speakers limit placement options. I never before noticed port locations nor was I aware of the difference between front and rear ported speakers.