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.<\/p>\n

* I had to set up a website : www.aboarddignity.com
\n* I had to research different ways to commingle website authoring with blogging
\n* I tried and became disappointed with one blogging solution
\n* I migrated to WordPress for blogging including transferring all my old entries for the second time
\n* I configured WordPress to receive blog entries via email
\n* I had to study and pass my HAM Technician test
\n* I had to study and pass my HAM General test
\n* I researched shortwave radio solutions and opted for Icom M802 transceiver with auto tuner coupled with Pactor Modem
\n* I bought all of the above and waited for the parts to arrive
\n* I bought a back order cable from Radio Shack because I couldn’t wait
\n* I sought and received a lot of helpful advice
\n* I set up the radio in house and played around
\n* I constructed a multi strand counterpoise
\n* I sent my son up a tree to help set up an outside antenna
\n* I had to wrestle Vista into allowing Airmail3 to run
\n* I read lots and lots of manuals to know what the heck was going on
\n* I tried without luck to contact Winlink stations (these are the HAMs that make it all work)
\n* I had to learn more about propagation and learn how to choose a Winlink station that would work
\n* I successfully sent two test emails
\n* I sent this email<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

I think a bottle is in order. Cheers all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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