Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mike's Tech Blog WB8ERJ Geeze! What is he up to now? Cool stuff - Solar - Ham Radio - Linux - DIY - Antennas - Raspberry Pi - Arduino ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://mikestechblog.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Packet Radio is Making A Strong Comeback](https://mikestechblog.com/packet-radio-is-making-a-strong-comeback/) - If you think packet radio is a relic of the 1980s and 90s BBS era, it's time to tune in again. This resilient digital mode is experiencing a notable resurgence - [My Daughter Hijacked Our ARRL 2024 Field Day!](https://mikestechblog.com/my-daughter-hijacked-our-arrl-2024-field-day/) - That's right! My daughter and her kids took over our ARRL Field Day. Field Day has become an annual tradition for us. It went well with a couple of new twists - [How To Program Yaesu's FT5DR With Chirp In Linux](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-program-yaesus-ft5dr-with-chirp-in-linux/) - Yaesu's CT68 cable isn't recognized by Chirp in Linux. This is the workaround so you can program your FT5DR radio. - [Build A Shortened 40 Meter Vertical For POTA / SOTA Activations](https://mikestechblog.com/build-a-shortened-40-meter-vertical-for-pota-sota-activations/) - This is an easy to build Shortened 40 Meter Vertical for POTA or SOTA. It packs well for a hike in activation and is lightweight. Its a great performing antenna - [My DIY Drive-On Antenna Mast For POTA Activations](https://mikestechblog.com/my-diy-drive-on-antenna-mast-for-pota-activations/) - This is a cheap, simple homemade portable antenna mast support for most all Jeeps, vans and vehicles with roof side rails. Its quick and easy to deploy. - [Funny Questions I Get From Non-Hams While On A POTA Activation](https://mikestechblog.com/funny-questions-i-get-from-non-hams-while-on-a-pota-activation/) - Regular POTA activators are used to getting stared at. Sometimes people will actually ask questions. But every once in a while, funny questions get asked. - [How To DIY A Shortened 20 thru 40 Meter Vertical For POTA](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-diy-a-shortened-20-thru-40-meter-vertical-for-pota/) - This is an easy to build and easy to carry and packable shortened 20 thru 40 meter vertical antenna. Its ideal for hiking POTA and SOTA activations - [My Ham Radio Go-Box Build For Portable POTA Operations](https://mikestechblog.com/my-ham-radio-go-box-build-for-portable-pota-operations/) - Almost all hams have some kind of go box. Mine is more like a go frame. Complete with a Raspberry Pi computer, a Signalink, Winkeyer, and a Yaesu FT-857 - [A POTA activation of North Bass Island By KE8ONI and WB8ERJ](https://mikestechblog.com/a-pota-activation-of-north-bass-island-by-ke8oni-and-wb8erj/) - Its always an excellent adventure with Kevin, KE8ONI. Our POTA activation of North Bass Island in Lake Erie was no exception! - [Can You POTA on 160 Meters? Lets Find Out!](https://mikestechblog.com/can-you-pota-on-160-meters-lets-find-out/) - 160 meters and POTA ? t can be done. The key is a good antenna, but that is the difficult part on 160 meters. This is how I activate POTA on 160 meters. - [How To Suppress Voltage Spikes From A DC Motor With A Snubber Circuit](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-suppress-voltage-spikes-from-a-dc-motor-with-a-snubber-circuit/) - Voltage spikes from inductive loads are harmful to electronic circuits. This is how to suppress voltage spikes with a snubber circuit. - [How To Repair A Broken Solar Panel](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-repair-a-broken-solar-panel/) - Often times there is an easy fix for a broken solar panel. What is explained here is a common failure, and how to repair a broken solar panel - [Stop EMI / RFI Interference in Off Grid Solar PV Systems](https://mikestechblog.com/stop-emi-rfi-interference-in-off-grid-solar-pv-systems/) - Use a common mode choke and capacitor to stop EMI in your off grid solar PV system Its easy to make a common mode choke for this application. I used a ferrite core and wound as many turns as possible through it. The core to use is the Fair-Rite Toroid Core FT240-31. like the one shown - [How to Build a DIY 2 Meter J-pole Antenna](https://mikestechblog.com/build-a-diy-2-meter-j-pole-antenna/) - The above dimensions for the J-pole are in inches. Measurements on overall length, and stub length are from the centerline of the separation pipe (horizontal) to the top of the antenna. The Connect at measurement is 2 1/4 inches from the top of the horizontal member to the point of connection. The distance between the - [Stop Cron From Sending Mail on a Linux Server](https://mikestechblog.com/stop-cron-from-sending-mail-on-a-linux-server/) - Recently I noticed that cron was sending mail on my Ubuntu server. I needed to figure out how to stop it from sending mail. There are two ways ..to do this. Here is how: The first way to stop Cron from sending mail involves setting cron so that it doesn’t send mail for all of your cron jobs. To do this, open - [Configure An HP JetDirect 300X Print Server](https://mikestechblog.com/configure-an-hp-jetdirect-300x-print-server/) - Recently I acquired an Hewlett Packard JetDirect 300x print server. They seem like great little devices for setting up an old printer with only a parallel port to work on a network like what I have on my home network. However I came up on a problem. I had no way of knowing how to communicate to it. I - [Solar Panel Installation On The Roof Of My Home](https://mikestechblog.com/https-mikestechblog-com-category-solar/) - Reduce EMI / RFI of Enphase Microinverters With Ferrites Points of interest from the installer’s guide: Install a PV subpanel to land all the solar branch circuits. Install a dedicated outlet for the Envoy (and power line communication bridges, if needed) off the subpanel. Filter the phase conductors running from the subpanel back to the - [Programming Your Radio For The ISS Crossband Repeater With Chirp](https://mikestechblog.com/programming-your-radio-for-the-iss-crossband-repeater-with-chirp/) - The ISS Crossband repeater is operational! In this post I describe how to program your radio using Chirp. - [How to Run Winkeyer on a Raspberry Pi computer](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-run-winkeyer-on-a-raspberry-pi-computer/) - Winkeyer is an excellent product. One thing I found lacking was documentation on how to run Winkeyer on a Raspberry Pi computer. This is how to make it happen - [vsftpd Refusing To Run With Writable Root Inside Chroot](https://mikestechblog.com/vsftpd-refusing-to-run-with-writable-root-inside-chroot/) - I recently upgraded one of my Ubuntu servers, and I quickly found out that people who were trying to FTP couldn’t login. They got the following message: 500 OOPS: vsftpd: refusing to run with writable root inside chroot. Here is how to fix it. This is a result of a security “feature” that has been added in the latest - [How To Construct a J-Pole Antenna for the 70cm Ham Band](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-construct-a-j-pole-antenna-for-the-70cm-ham-band/) - The above dimensions for the J-pole are in inches, and aren’t typical for a 440 mHz. J-pole antenna. This is what it took for me to get the SWR low. Measurements on overall length, and stub length are from the centerline of the separation pipe (horizontal) to the top of the antenna. The Connect at - [Build An Indoor FM Antenna With These Plans](https://mikestechblog.com/build-an-indoor-fm-antenna-with-these-plans/) - This indoor FM antenna greatly improves FM stereo reception. Its inexpensive and easy to build. - [How To Build a HDTV Antenna With These Plans](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-build-a-hdtv-antenna-with-these-plans/) - Tired of paying for cable? Build a HDTV antenna and stop paying for cable. This HDTV antenna build gives me a 75 mile range - [How To Build A 2 Meter Antenna For Bicycle Mobile](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-build-a-2-meter-antenna-for-bicycle-mobile/) - Perhaps the biggest problem with taking your HT bicycling is coming up with a decent antenna on your bicycle. This is because the bike doesn’t provide much of a ground plane. I found an article in the ARRL’s Hints and Kinks written by Charlie Lofgren , W6JJZ, titled “The Bike ‘n Hike Special”. Below are the plans for the antenna - [How To DIY A Cantenna For Your WiFi Network](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-diy-a-cantenna-for-your-wifi-network/) - A Cantenna is a great way to extend the range of your wifi network. With a bit of construction know-how, you can easily DIY a cantenna. - [How To Build A 2 Meter Vertical Antenna](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-build-a-2-meter-vertical-antenna/) - When you first get your license, 2 meters is usually the first band you get on. Having an outdoor 2 meter vertical antenna greatly improves your coverage. - [How to Tell Which Version of Ubuntu is Running](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-tell-which-version-of-ubuntu-is-running/) - Its important to know which version of Ubuntu is running so you can keep your computer up to date. This is an easy way to find out. - [Enter Latitude Longitude Coordinates in Google Maps](https://mikestechblog.com/enter-latitude-longitude-coordinates-in-google-maps/) - Google Maps is an excellent tool. But sometimes you have GPS coordinates, and you want to enter Latitude Longitude coordinates in Google Maps. This is how. - [How to Build a Turnstile Antenna for Satellite Communication](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-build-a-turnstile-antenna-for-satellite-communication/) - Satellite communications are fun! Us hams have several satellites up. The Turnstile antenna for satellite communication is a simple and great antenna to use. - [How To Find Files In Ubuntu](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-find-files-in-ubuntu/) - How to find files in Ubuntu using the terminal window - [My First POTA Activation With The QRP-Labs QCX-mini Transceiver](https://mikestechblog.com/my-first-pota-activation-with-the-qrp-labs-qcx-mini-transceiver/) - The QCX mini is a fun transceiver. This is my story of my first POTA activation with the QRP-Labs QCX-mini transceiver. They are a blast to use on a POTA. - [How To Build an Arduino Color Organ](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-build-an-arduino-color-organ/) - Color Organs are great fun at shows, parties, or just at home. In this post I describe how to build an Arduino Color Organ. - [How to Open a Stuck CD / DVD Drive](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-open-a-stuck-cd-dvd-drive/) - A stuck CD / DVD drive can be frustrating. However there is a very easy way to open it up so you can retrieve your CD / DVD. - [How To Get Latitude and Longitude From Google Maps](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-get-latitude-and-longitude-from-google-maps/) - Google Maps is a great asset. One nice feature is the ability to get latitude and longitude from Google Maps. This is how you do it. - [How to fix scp: Ambiguous Target Error Solved](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-fix-scp-ambiguous-target-error-solved/) - The Ambiguous target error is quite an ambiguous error message itself! It was tough for me to figure it out. So here is how to fix scp: Ambiguous target error. - [How to Read a Net Meter / Smart Meter](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-read-a-net-meter-smart-meter/) - Its good to know how to read a net meter. You can easily monitor how much power your solar panels are generating and how much power you are using. - [How To Bond Ground Rods With Exothermic Welding](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-bond-ground-rods-with-exothermic-welding/) - For a good ground, its a good idea to bond ground rods with exothermic welding. Doing so eliminates corrosion and high resistance at the bonding point . - [Build a Phasing Harness For Stacking Antennas](https://mikestechblog.com/build-a-phasing-harness-for-stacking-antennas/) - It can can seem like voodoo magic However if you have an antenna analyzer, its pretty simple to build a phasing harness for stacking antennas. - [Windows 10 Can't See Shared Folders - How To Fix](https://mikestechblog.com/windows-10-cant-see-shared-folders-how-to-fix/) - It frustrating when you set up a share point and other Windows 10 can't see shared folders. This is how to fix that issue./ - [How To Build A Portable 6 Meter Full Wave Loop For POTA / SOTA Activations](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-build-portable-a-6-meter-full-wave-loop-for-pota-sota-activations/) - For a 6 meter POTA activation, a good 6 meter antenna is a must. This post describes how to build a 6 Meter Portable Full Wave Loop for POTA activations. - [Delete Files So Many Days Old in Ubuntu](https://mikestechblog.com/delete-files-so-many-days-old-in-ubuntu/) - Old files can quickly fill up a hard drive. There is a way to delete files so many days old. Bonus, add the command to cron and have it done automatically. - [How to DIY an NVIS Antenna AKA Cloud Burner Antenna Using a Mag Mount](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-diy-an-nvis-antenna-aka-cloud-burner-antenna-using-a-mag-mount/) - NVIS antennas are great for short hop communications on bands such as 40 or 80 meters. This is a quick and easy DIY NVIS antenna AKA Cloud Burner antenna - [DIY Your Own Equipment Rack With a Lack Table - LackRack](https://mikestechblog.com/diy-your-own-equipment-rack-with-a-lack-table-lackrack/) - Here is an inexpensive way to come up with your own equipment rack using a Lack Table from Ikea. Often times referred to as a Lack Rack. - [How To Install Equipment Into A 19 Inch Rack](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-install-equipment-into-a-19-inch-rack/) - It often times is difficult to install equipment into a 19 inch rack. This is the method I use that has made this task a lot easier. - [How To Reset MySQL Root Password](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-reset-mysql-root-password/) - It can be frustrating when you forget the MySQL root password. Never fear, its not a daunting task to reset MySQL root password. - [ARRL Field Day - With A Real Grid Down Event Right Before](https://mikestechblog.com/arrl-field-day-with-a-real-grid-down-event-right-before/) - ARRL Field Day with my daughter, KC8GRS was a success! But there was a big surprise right before Field Day when a tornado decided to visit right before. - [Field Day Logging Software For The Raspberry Pi](https://mikestechblog.com/field-day-logging-software-for-the-raspberry-pi/) - FDlogger is an excellent Field Day logging software for the Raspberry Pi. It has the same look and feel as the N3FJP Field Day logging software. - [How To Install Winter Field Day Logging Software For Raspberry Pi](https://mikestechblog.com/how-to-install-winter-field-day-logging-software-for-raspberry-pi/) - Look no further for a Winter Field Day logging program for the Raspberry Pi. WFDlogger has the same look and feel as the N3FJP logging software. - [Hello (Again) World](https://mikestechblog.com/hello-again-world/) - This is just a test.... I've been battling technological woes, such as a glitched website that I'm currently reworking! So, Stay tuned for new stuff (and old stuff from Mike's Tech Blog version 1.0) about Ham Radio, my In-Home Solar Experiments, and other automated projects, a-la Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Here's to another day of - [Convert Audio and Video Formats With FFmpeg](https://mikestechblog.com/convert-audio-and-video-formats-with-ffmpeg/) - Recently at work we needed to extract audio from a Quicktime movie. In exploring different options, I came across the utility FFmpeg. This is a cross-platform utility that can decode, extract, mux, stream, filter, and convert pretty much any audio and video format to any other format. 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