Now that the process of obtaining my HAM Licence is done I have started to focus on discovering my interests. This includes what is called "Software Defined Radio" and "QRP" a very low power and long range operating mode. Of course there are limitations and I will have to spend some time listening and learning (yes, more of that - if you have a problem with learning you may want to seek help). Other than that, not much to report about the HAM Radio scene.

Commercial Radio, the tool that I use to find music outside of my personal collection of public domain, classical and techno music has been upgraded. My partner Alie (of AlieBalan.com) found my interest in radio devices an excellent fit for the holiday season and found a device that matches a couple of my interests in one gift. A Solar Powered AM/FM/SW Radio - which is a great value.

Since Christmas ended I have toyed around with this radio doing station discovery. I have added a number of AM Radio Stations to my ongoing list. You can still find the list at - http://www.kurtismccartney.com/amradio for more information. I hope to spend some time splitting the list from Daytime, Nighttime, and Anytime Stations.

I have also committed myself to doing station discovery for the True Sport Hunt Club for those members that are disillusioned with the new satellite television receiver in the Northern Camp. This is as much for me as it is for any of the other members.