Recently I was looking for alternatives to allow me to send Winlink messages over the 2m band via packet. One of the problems that I can’t seem to solve on […]
Baofeng UV-5R Battery Fix
This Baofeng UV-5R was the first radio I ever purchased after getting my license. Actually, it was just plain the first ham related radio I ever purchased. But, it didn’t […]
OwonOszi on Linux
Last post I wrote about trying to use my Owon handheld oscilloscope (HDS242) with Linux. I had tried several options, and among them was one called OwonOszi. At the time, […]
Owon HDS242 Handheld Oscilloscope and Linux
Recently, I acquired a new Owon HDS242 handheld oscilloscope. Overall, I’m really impressed with it and it is amazing to see technology continue to progress. This handheld unit is about […]
Ardop issues with Linux 5.x kernels
One of my favorite methods of communication via HF radio is winlink. Despite the name, it is not Windows operating system centric. It is just a method of using an […]
Adding an x11vnc service
I usually am working on my servers through ssh. Occasionally, though, I find that I need to use the GUI. In those cases, I always tunnel my VNC connection over […]
OPcache interned strings buffer is nearly full
Recently I updated my instance of Next Cloud to version 23.0.3, in the process of doing so, I received this warning: So, I took a little stroll online and checked […]
Ubuntu sound problems on a Vulcan Excursion tablet….
Recently I was gifted a used tablet from a friend. It is a Vulcan Excursion 10.1″ tablet that came stock with Windows 8.1 and was upgraded to Windows 10. Of […]
Upgrading to Nextcloud 22.2.5
Typically, updating minor versions of Nextcloud is a straightforward and smooth process. Today’s update wasn’t much different, but did require some admin intervention on my part. After the update, there […]
Repairing or changing an IMEI number on your MediaTek cell phone…
WARNING: Depending on the country you live in, this process, or even possession of these software tools may be illegal! Please check your local laws before using these tools or […]