I blog on software and ham radio via Gists.
If you're an amateur radio operator, please read my post on ham radio software.
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I blog on software and ham radio via Gists.
If you're an amateur radio operator, please read my post on ham radio software.
LinkedIn | Instagram | QRZ | Parks On The Air | OpenStreetMap | Mastodon
# Why I Chose Golang
I've went through numerous programming languages personally and professionaly. In the last year I've picked up Go as my primary backend and REST API development language. In this post I document the reasons. Please note that these reasons are coming from my perspective of primarily developing in Python for the last 3 years. The following are somewhat ordered by importance.
#### Simple language specification
# Thoughts on Ham Radio Software
### Introduction
I wanted to take some time to discuss my thoughts on amateur radio software. I've noticed a few troubling patterns that I worry may hinder development and adoption of particular applications and protocols. Particularly, I wanted to share my philosophy of adopting open source ham radio applications at all costs, ensuring the tools I train on, and recommend, can live on.
# QRP and Hiking Loadout in 2023
### Introduction
I try to change my loadout when I find a better configuration or change my operating style. This happens pretty frequently and it appears that I may publish my loadout annually. The major changes this year have been using Winlink and moving to Southern California.