Finally got the antenna installed today on the Tundra. I'm installing a radioditty DB-50b (I like it mostly for having such a small footprint).
I'm installing a secondary 100Ah lifepo4 battery under the rear seat (after removing foam and installing winco steam pans).
A renogy dc-dc charger will keep the battery topped off. The radio will run off the lifepo4 battery with plans for future expansion and running power into the truck bed for running the portable fridge and portable radios for HF
#hamradio
#amateurradio
#radio
#truckmods
Picked up all the leaves in the front and back yard between yesterday and today. A windy storm is on the way, so getting them picked up is important before they cause more problems. 8 40gal trash bags of leaves.
My Toro leaf blower/vac has done an excellent job. It is over 15 years old, and just keeps going every year. The strap broke on the leaf bag this year, so I tied it in a knot, but I'll have to get a new one before next year.
#plebchain
#yardwork
Why not both?
#plebchain
The filets selected for tonight's dinner. Merry Christmas Eve Nostr!
#meatstr
#plebchain
Cutting the tenderloin for Christmas eve and Christmas Dinner.
#meatstr
#beef
#christmasdinner
#plebchain
Got a whole tenderloin from the butcher today. Golly gee has the dollar gotten weak. It buys very little cow.
Still, the girls are going to love Christmas dinner.
#carnivore
#beef
#bitcoin
#plebchain
Ladies and gentlemen, you've heard of #zapathon.
Well now its time for #wrapathon.
The elf helpfully reminded me we are only two days from Christmas. So much to do!
Nothing quite like a bit of disarrano and baileys in the hot cocoa. Good night Nostriches.
You know of elf on the shelf, but do you know of:
#asknostr
#plebchain
#elfontheshelf
What happens when the money is scarcer than corn? Scarcer than beef? Scarcer than gold? GM.
#bitcoin
#plebchain
#gm
Home from turkey travel, leaving soon for winter work trip. Sending winter hugs. Stay warm #nostr.
GM and Happy Thanksgiving friends. Whether you celebrate or not its important to stop every once in a while, take stock, and be thankful of what adds to your wealth.
For me, its not money, or BTC (which I am thankful for).
My true wealth is measured in the relationships with loved ones which continue to grow and be nurtured through the years. I am thankful for this wealth I have accumulated over my short time on earth.
Stay wealthy, stay thankful.
#thanksgiving
#gm
#coffechain
It is time. The house is warm, the garage is cold. Time for the bitaxes to move to the garage, they'll operate more efficiently, and also help me stay warm while I'm soldering.
#bitcoin
#plebchain
#bitaxe
Recommended ways to buy bitcoin with small amounts of cash in the US/Las Vegas area? KYC-free if possible. Asking for a good friend of mine stuck in a bad situation.
#asknostr
I have several old tube radios to repair. I have my work cut out for me. But safety first!
So I'm building a simple lightbulb current limiter, and buying a variac and a isolation transformer.
As well, I've got another #ham #radio project in planning at the moment:
I received a kio hex beam antenna and I'm planning to purchase a harbor freight trailer and tilt-up mast to mount it on. This way I can take the hex beam to field day, winter field day, POTA, and I can use it at home without mounting it on the house since I'm a renter.
I was asked to help a widow of a silent key empty her storage unit. It was hard work. They had accumulated #radio equipment over 70 years. A #ham since he was 10 years old.
There is so much, and she knew I couldn't just throw it away. Old tube receivers, transceivers, a linear amplifier.... Tubes and tubes and tubes. So many antennas. My dad had to haul out the big quad antennas. I was gifted a brand new hex beam as well, still in the box.
I got home today and I'm unloading. I filled the bed of my truck and a uhaul trailer.
70 years of this man's passion. I have to keep it alive.
