If you’re reading this then I have successfully managed to send an email blog via shortwave. It is something of a triumph and a thrill to have got this far. Just a recap of what it took to get this far.
* I had to set up a website : www.aboarddignity.com
* I had to research different ways to commingle website authoring with blogging
* I tried and became disappointed with one blogging solution
* I migrated to WordPress for blogging including transferring all my old entries for the second time
* I configured WordPress to receive blog entries via email
* I had to study and pass my HAM Technician test
* I had to study and pass my HAM General test
* I researched shortwave radio solutions and opted for Icom M802 transceiver with auto tuner coupled with Pactor Modem
* I bought all of the above and waited for the parts to arrive
* I bought a back order cable from Radio Shack because I couldn’t wait
* I sought and received a lot of helpful advice
* I set up the radio in house and played around
* I constructed a multi strand counterpoise
* I sent my son up a tree to help set up an outside antenna
* I had to wrestle Vista into allowing Airmail3 to run
* I read lots and lots of manuals to know what the heck was going on
* I tried without luck to contact Winlink stations (these are the HAMs that make it all work)
* I had to learn more about propagation and learn how to choose a Winlink station that would work
* I successfully sent two test emails
* I sent this email
Phew. As you can see, this blog entry took a lot to send. As with most things, the harder it is to accomplish, the more reward/pleasure derived from success.
I think a bottle is in order. Cheers all.
Congratulations! Very cool accomplishment. I enjoy reading you blog, thanks for sharing information on your journey. I am working toward the same goal, I just have much farther to go!