W2JDB

Episode 297 - Sam Birnbaum - W2JDB

Sam Birnbaum, W2JDB, has a background in computer science and programming that led him to first develop a software logging program called Quick Log, or QLog for operating and logging the digital modes more easily while doing National parks on the air.  Answering the call from Rich Zwirko, K1HTV, to adapt QLog for allowing blind hams to operate FT8.  Sam tells the rest of the story in this QSO Today. 

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Sam's links: 
W2JDB QRZ Page
QLog Users Group
QLog Demo with WSJTX Software

People
Gary Kushnick, K2GK
Rich Zwirko, K1HTV

Rigs
Knight-Kit Star Roamer
Knight Kit R100
Kenwood TS-590S HF Transceiver
Yaesu FT-857D Multi-band HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver
Yaesu FT-817D QRP Multi-band HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver
Acom 1200S Power Amplifier 
Dentron Antenna Tuner

Terms:
RPG2 Computer Language
IBM System Model 3 Computer
“ULE” University of Life Experience 
Paradox Computer Language
Pearl Computer Language
Cobol Computer Language
Pascale Computer Language
C++ Computer Language
43 Foot Vertical Antenna
WSJT X
​JS8Call
FT8 Digital Mode
Text to Audio Audio Windows 10
Delphi Computer Language
Nassau Amateur Radio Club
Lennon House, Eisenhower Park
National Parks on the Air

Excited most by: Development of the digital world, like JS8call, out of the box thinking, emergency communications, disaster recovery. 
Disaster recovery
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Advice to new or returning hams: Don't be afraid to ask questions, and trying something new. 

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Allied Knight Kit Star Roamer

Kenwood TS-590S HF Transceiver

Yaesu FT-857D HF Transceiver

Acom 1200S Power Amp