Charles Socci - Information Technology

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I had a computer headset with a boom mic that no longer worked. I think the small wires inside the molded plugs had broken. I had always been impressed with the audio quality of these relatively cheap Logitech headphones and microphone. The mic naturally has a strong mid-range peak that I think lends itself very [...]

I got my first ham radio license years ago at age twelve. I was in the seventh grade and we lived in a semi-rural area and private house. I had 3 element yagis on the roof for 10 and 15 as well as a trap dipole for the other bands. My immersion in ham radio [...]

Took the exam tonight down at Columbia University tonight and passed my exam. Hurray! Time to start working those sweet parts of 20 and 40 meters, and get one of those fancy call signs!

I picked up an 80′s vintage Kenwood TS-530s on EBay. The rig was in great shape but the output power was very low. After searching on Google for information about my new radio, I found Ken, K4EAA’s *excellent* webpage on Kenwood hybrids. Ken also refurbishes Kenwood radios professionally and also sells the parts needed to [...]

Note: the following information is now quite dated. I do not use Echolink with any frequency – so I have not had any occasion to update this post. I am leaving this post up since it has become a somewhat popular landing point for information on installing Echolink. Please see the comments – I moderate [...]

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We use Google Voice for our voicemail. It is really convenient. The transcription feature is kind of cool because you don’t have to check your voicemail, it will email a transcription to your email inbox or text it to your phone. All for free. We’ve been having a recent problem with rodents in our apartment. [...]

Human stem cell research is a controversial subject that illicits power reactions from all sides. The issues at stake are not only scientific. They are political, cultural and religious issues as well. Michael Bellomo sorts through the issues in a very objective fashion. He neither advocates nor opposes stem cell research. The book is organized [...]