Weather

MARYVILLE, MO KE0SBX QTH

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Monday, July 20, 2026

NOAA Weather Internet Radio

 Welcome back to the blog. In today's entry, I am creating a project that further expands the reach of the NOAA Weather Radio system by utilizing the National Weather Service's free, tax-payer-funded API.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Revisiting the Kenwood TK-705

 A project I've wanted to do since I found out this radio isn't transmitting anymore. Can I bring this back into service as a useful APRS and/or 2 meter radio?

Well we'll see, because here are the fruits of over 2 years of brainstorming.

Friday, June 12, 2026

I was wrong

 So far I have been very wrong about 2026 severe weather-wise. Around northwest Missouri, it has been a VERY active and scary year. These past weeks alone just proves why.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026

Antenna Fundamentals 101: NVIS: The Missing Link

Early on in my ham radio adventure (and still to this day), I was very frustrated with the fact that I could never do DX on 80 and 40 meters. I mean, wasn't the whole purpose of ham radio supposed to be how far you could be heard?

In the past few days, I realized that I had actually unlocked an HF cheat code all this time. I've been using the bands wrong. Here's how.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

FM Radio in a Mint Tin

If you know me, you know I like to build electronics. It doesn't always have to be radio-based, as I've built many things using Arduinos and Raspberry Pis. Today, I want to put something together that is both practical, fun and creative! And one day, it could even be useful in emergencies when information is crucial.

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Part 2 ASL Success

Back again with another update, this time, with good news! Still fighting a few things but it IS useable!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026