Your Hobby

[setishock]

Since we have new member threads and what kind of music do you like threads, I though I'd start a, "Your Hobby" thread. I'll start.

I fly RC aircraft. Quads mainly. I've tried my hand at heli models but just couldn't find the handle. With quads the built in flight electronics keep them stable making them a real joy to fly.
My DJI Phantom just came in so I'm off to put that together and go flying.

[RichieBoy67]

Building computers, hacking my Android phone and tablet and riding my Ninja. I have always wanted to do some stuff with rc but just do not have the money. I would love to get one of these 4 blade drones with the camera. Awesome..

[K4GAP]

My main hobby is that of an Amateur Radio Operator. Call sign, K4GAP.

I've logged calls to and from the ISS, 2 space shuttle's, and over a thousand foreign contacts.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by GaryT

I've logged calls to and from the ISS, 2 space shuttle's, and over a thousand foreign contacts.

You actually spoke to them on the ISS/Shuttles ?

[Max Taxable]

Digital audio.

[K4GAP]

Originally Posted by Paul M

You actually spoke to them on the ISS/Shuttles ?

Yes, lots of fun.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/reference/radio/

[RichieBoy67]

Wow, That is awesome!!

When I was a kid many back in the early 80's I was into cb radios. I had a big directional "Beam" antenna on the roof and everything. I really wanted to get into shortwave and ham but just never got around to it. Reading this about logging calls from iss really makes me regret not pursuing it more. I would have expected to log some international communications but never would have expected space calls!!

[K4GAP]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

Wow, That is awesome!!

When I was a kid many back in the early 80's I was into cb radios. I had a big directional "Beam" antenna on the roof and everything. I really wanted to get into shortwave and ham but just never got around to it. Reading this about logging calls from iss really makes me regret not pursuing it more. I would have expected to log some international communications but never would have expected space calls!!

It's not to late to become a Ham. Morse code is no longer a requirement. You can take practice tests here. That site might require registration.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by GaryT

Yes, lots of fun.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/reference/radio/

Cool.

[setishock]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

Building computers, hacking my Android phone and tablet and riding my Ninja. I have always wanted to do some stuff with rc but just do not have the money. I would love to get one of these 4 blade drones with the camera. Awesome..

Let me give you a little motivation.