Getting Started with Solar Panels for your Ham Shack

Harbor freight has some great deals on solar panel.

Here is a great video on how to get started:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGeWDLFNG0U

Top 10 Flashlight Apps Contain Spyware

I know this may not be Ham Radio related but you might want to check your flashlight apps:

Top 10 Flashlight Apps Contain Spyware

Be careful of what flashlight app you download into your smart phone. Many of them are loaded with Trojan spyware.

iRumorMill.com Determination: Potential Threat

The iRumorMill.com learned through a report by Gary Miliefsky, CEO of  SnoopWall, that the top ten flashlight apps available for smartphones are contaminated with spyware. 

Find out more at:
http://www.irumormill.com/conspiracies/flashlight-apps.htm

HAM HAPPENINGS: CELEBRATING COAST GUARD AUXILIARY RADIO

From http://www.arnewsline.org/

HAM HAPPENINGS:  CELEBRATING COAST GUARD AUXILIARY RADIO

Laketown Park in Kenner, Louisiana, will host the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Radio Day on October 18th from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. local time.  This event commemorates the 75th anniversary for the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 45 and High Caliber Communications Division 4.  It is also a day dedicated to communication on the High Frequency bands by Coast Guard Auxiliary and non- Coast Guard amateur radio operators around the nation.  The gathering is scheduled to be held in the parks Shelter Number 2 with an admission fee of $5 per attendee.  (NOLA.COM)

Chilean DXpedition Team - DAMAS ISLAND OCTOBER 8-12

From http://www.arnewsline.org/

DAMAS ISLAND OCTOBER 8-12

The Chilean DXpedition Team will be active as XR2T from Damas Island between October 8th and the 12th. 

The main aim of this DXpedition will be to work the greatest possible number of unique callsigns, thus  offering a possibility lower power and QRP stations to make contact. Operations will be on 40 through 10 meters using mainly SSB, CW and the Digital modes.  QSL via CE3OP, direct or by the bureau.