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My favorite DX on 3796 kHz

Why 3796 kHz became a popular DX frequency on 80 meters

If you’ve spent time chasing DX on the 80-meter band, you’ve probably noticed that 3796 kHz often comes alive after sunset. While it is not an officially designated international calling frequency, it has gradually become one of the most commonly used meeting points for long-distance SSB contacts between operators in different parts of the world.

The Silence of 198 kHz on LW

Saying Goodbye to the BBC’s Longwave Era

On 27 June 2026, at 01:00 BST, something remarkable happened – by doing almost nothing.

The familiar carrier on 198 kHz disappeared.

DevOps bullshit stuff crashout

DevOps Bullshit: A Field Guide for the Modern Engineer

There was a time when software development was simple.

You wrote code. You deployed code. The code crashed in production. You fixed it. Everybody went home.

Then we (they) invented DevOps.

Operating via Ham Radio SATs

Getting Started with Amateur Radio Satellites

For many radio amateurs, satellites open the door to a completely new dimension of communication. With nothing more than a handheld transceiver, a suitable antenna, and some preparation, it is possible to make contacts over hundreds or even thousands of kilometers using amateur radio satellites orbiting the Earth.

Kubernetes is Bullshit-Bingo

Kubernetes (K8s) is a hotspot for technical jargon and marketing buzzwords. Here is a curated “Bullshit Bingo” card covering common hype terms, overused phrases, and complex concepts often used to sound sophisticated in DevOps meetings.