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Chessnut Move Review: Over-the-Board Chess, Finally

Chessnut Move Smart Chess Board with Motorized Pieces

I’m a very small creator, so I was genuinely surprised when Chessnut reached out and asked if I wanted to spend some time with their newest board, the Chessnut Move. The board was provided for review, but Chessnut has no editorial input into…

Chessnut Pro Premium: A Long Term Review

What’s up chess fanatics? The Chessnut Pro with Premium pieces is a full-sized e-board with beautiful premium wooden pieces. Whether you’re seeking seamless online play, detailed game analysis, or a centrepiece that sparks conversations, the Chessnut PRO really delivers on…

Are we in our Morse Code era?

Morse Code Keyer

I won’t bore you with a deep historical dive, but I will say that Morse code has been used by the military, commercial radio stations, and much more since its invention by Samuel Morse in the 1830s. It was, for…

1950s Soviet Latvian Reproduced Chess Set

What’s up, chess fanatics! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating era in the world of chess with this beautiful 1950s Soviet Latvian Reproduced Chess Set. A big thanks to Royal Chess Mall for supplying this set for review. So grab…

Chessnut Go: A one-month review

Chessnut Go Pieces

Hey, Chess Fanatics! Welcome back to our deep dive into the world of electronic chess boards. Today, I’m thrilled to bring you an in-depth review of the Chessnut Go. As a long-term DGT user, I was excited when Chessnut graciously…

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park CW Activation

Writing on Stone, Ham Radio, CW, Morse Code,

The writer recounts a visit to Áísínai'pi, or Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, a UNESCO heritage site in Southern Alberta, for QRP (low-power radio) operations. Despite it being off-season, the writer enjoyed the park's stunning landscapes and managed over 50 contacts using specific equipment. The significance of respecting the park, adhering to regulations, and leaving no traces was emphasized.

Great Conditions on 20M

VE-1187

VE-1187 is a beautiful park located just outside of Lethbridge, Alberta. It’s a great spot for operating QRP (low-power amateur radio). Today, January 7, 2023 I had the pleasure of activating the park and making a few contacts on the…

Make this the year to learn Morse Code!

As a ham radio operator, I’ve always been fascinated by the versatility and efficiency of Morse code. In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to use this skill to make around 2000 contacts with other ham operators around the…