Brian N4AFK
@n4afk.bsky.social
User researcher and designer obsessed with finding purpose before solution. Also an architect, maker, and innovator still in love with the analog world like board games, vinyl records, astronomy, and amateur radio.
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Brian N4AFK
@n4afk.bsky.social
· Apr 15
For those cruising by, I post about my ham radio adventures, building antennas, radios, and learning Morse code (CW) in amateur radio. Visit me on the web at N4AFK.cloward.net or youtube.com/@n4afkradio to learn more. #HamRadio #CW #AmateurRadio
When artificial intelligence eventually replaces all human intellect leaving no need to remember information or perform calculations, what will remain will be everything we should have been focusing on in the first place.
November 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
When artificial intelligence eventually replaces all human intellect leaving no need to remember information or perform calculations, what will remain will be everything we should have been focusing on in the first place.
Whenever we are growing in knowledge, strength, or even faith, one thing is true. Progress reveals weakness.
So, if we take steps forward and feel out of place, unequipped, or weak, it might not be a sign of failure at all, but rather a sign that important growth is happening and needs to be done.
So, if we take steps forward and feel out of place, unequipped, or weak, it might not be a sign of failure at all, but rather a sign that important growth is happening and needs to be done.
August 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Whenever we are growing in knowledge, strength, or even faith, one thing is true. Progress reveals weakness.
So, if we take steps forward and feel out of place, unequipped, or weak, it might not be a sign of failure at all, but rather a sign that important growth is happening and needs to be done.
So, if we take steps forward and feel out of place, unequipped, or weak, it might not be a sign of failure at all, but rather a sign that important growth is happening and needs to be done.
A ton of work was done on NetControl.app last week! user experience improvements including passcode permissions which is great for clubs. You can now manage a roster of stations that check into your nets frequently, for faster and easier check-ins. Enjoy!! #amateur-radio #ham-radio
Amateur Radio Net Logger
NetControl.app
July 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A ton of work was done on NetControl.app last week! user experience improvements including passcode permissions which is great for clubs. You can now manage a roster of stations that check into your nets frequently, for faster and easier check-ins. Enjoy!! #amateur-radio #ham-radio
Good evening Net Control Operators! There is a new net logging app on the scene. Check out NetControl.app and I welcome any feedback.
Amateur Radio Net Logger
NetControl.app
July 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Good evening Net Control Operators! There is a new net logging app on the scene. Check out NetControl.app and I welcome any feedback.
Have a great Field Day everyone!! I'll be cruising around making some CW & SSB contacts all afternoon and hope we can make a QSO this weekend! #field-day #ham-radio #amateur-radio #CW
June 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Have a great Field Day everyone!! I'll be cruising around making some CW & SSB contacts all afternoon and hope we can make a QSO this weekend! #field-day #ham-radio #amateur-radio #CW
For all those choosing to protest today for the #nokings protest..the message needs to be said, but please do not be provoked into violence. Strong men and women died so we'd have the right to speak. Show the world we can be peaceful in our defiance of tyranny and abuse of power.
June 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For all those choosing to protest today for the #nokings protest..the message needs to be said, but please do not be provoked into violence. Strong men and women died so we'd have the right to speak. Show the world we can be peaceful in our defiance of tyranny and abuse of power.
The readings on my HF Solar Propagation app I built (with a little AI help) have been incredible!!
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HF Propagation Dashboard for Ham Radio
Amateur Radio HF Propagation Dashboard showing SFI, SN, and band conditions
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June 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The readings on my HF Solar Propagation app I built (with a little AI help) have been incredible!!
solar-hf-dashboard.lovable.app
solar-hf-dashboard.lovable.app
I am feeling pretty good with my 60 day streak on the morsle.fun challenge considering I am learning letters at 30 wpm. Still have a way to go to be proficient, but I love this fun daily exercise! #cw #hamradio
May 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I am feeling pretty good with my 60 day streak on the morsle.fun challenge considering I am learning letters at 30 wpm. Still have a way to go to be proficient, but I love this fun daily exercise! #cw #hamradio
Still adjusting my new Putikeeg CW paddle, but so far it's been working pretty well for me. I'll be hunting some POTA activators this afternoon so be on the lookout if you're out there. 73!! #amateurradio #hamradio #cw #pota
April 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Still adjusting my new Putikeeg CW paddle, but so far it's been working pretty well for me. I'll be hunting some POTA activators this afternoon so be on the lookout if you're out there. 73!! #amateurradio #hamradio #cw #pota
I jumped on HF for World Amateur Radio Day, but the band conditions were really bad for me. Are you guys making contacts out there? For my non-ham friends, don't let this post discourage you. Get your license and see what the fun is about! #WARD #IARU100Years #hamradio
April 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I jumped on HF for World Amateur Radio Day, but the band conditions were really bad for me. Are you guys making contacts out there? For my non-ham friends, don't let this post discourage you. Get your license and see what the fun is about! #WARD #IARU100Years #hamradio
I normally hunt POTA with CW cause I'm still learning but tonight I finally did a CQ TEST on 15m and totally got spotted on RBN!! 🤘And only a measly 1588 miles away in UT!!
April 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I normally hunt POTA with CW cause I'm still learning but tonight I finally did a CQ TEST on 15m and totally got spotted on RBN!! 🤘And only a measly 1588 miles away in UT!!
Just contacted Spain 🇪🇸 for the win this evening on SSB! Now, I need contacts to confirm from NH, WA, and MA on QRZ and I could check these states off the list as well!!! Let's go stations, upload your log pls!! #All50States #hamradio #QRZ
April 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Just contacted Spain 🇪🇸 for the win this evening on SSB! Now, I need contacts to confirm from NH, WA, and MA on QRZ and I could check these states off the list as well!!! Let's go stations, upload your log pls!! #All50States #hamradio #QRZ
For those cruising by, I post about my ham radio adventures, building antennas, radios, and learning Morse code (CW) in amateur radio. Visit me on the web at N4AFK.cloward.net or youtube.com/@n4afkradio to learn more. #HamRadio #CW #AmateurRadio
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For those cruising by, I post about my ham radio adventures, building antennas, radios, and learning Morse code (CW) in amateur radio. Visit me on the web at N4AFK.cloward.net or youtube.com/@n4afkradio to learn more. #HamRadio #CW #AmateurRadio
"Sometimes when you're in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but actually, you've been planted"🌲
-Christine Caine
-Christine Caine
April 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Sometimes when you're in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but actually, you've been planted"🌲
-Christine Caine
-Christine Caine
For those lucky enough to grow up during (what I call) the golden age of fast food, this story might resonate. Read about my first job at McDonalds and what a crew manager named Denise taught me about leadership. #firstjob #leadership
Leadership is about showing up, setting the bar, and sometimes hugging the Hamburglar
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April 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
For those lucky enough to grow up during (what I call) the golden age of fast food, this story might resonate. Read about my first job at McDonalds and what a crew manager named Denise taught me about leadership. #firstjob #leadership
April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This weekend is the Georgia State Parks on the Air contest and I'll be activating both SSB and CW. Hope to catch you on the air and 73 my friends!!
#pota #hamradio #amateur-radio
#pota #hamradio #amateur-radio
Georgia State Parks on the Air – GASPOTA
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April 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This weekend is the Georgia State Parks on the Air contest and I'll be activating both SSB and CW. Hope to catch you on the air and 73 my friends!!
#pota #hamradio #amateur-radio
#pota #hamradio #amateur-radio
Wonderful trip to the Tennessee Aquarium this week.
April 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Wonderful trip to the Tennessee Aquarium this week.
POTA Activation with POTA PERformer Antenna
YouTube video by Brian Cloward
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March 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
First successful Parks on the Air (POTA) Activation today at park US-7860. Check it out!! #amateur-radio #pota
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March 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
First successful Parks on the Air (POTA) Activation today at park US-7860. Check it out!! #amateur-radio #pota
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Learn how key questions can help you select the right UX research approach.
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Choosing the Right UX Research
When tackling user experience challenges, it's tempting to rely on a single research approach to answer the questions we have. But not all questions can be answered with one method and we need to resi...
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March 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Learn how key questions can help you select the right UX research approach.
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February 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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A 1 min demo of my solar battery bank for powering my radio and charging my phone during portable radio operation. Great project and lots of fun to figure out!!
Ham Radio Battery Box with Solar Charge Controller
YouTube video by Brian Cloward
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February 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A 1 min demo of my solar battery bank for powering my radio and charging my phone during portable radio operation. Great project and lots of fun to figure out!!
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January 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Registration for "Heuristic Evaluations for Product Teams" is opening soon! Join the waitlist today so you can skip the line and you'll also enjoy a 20% discount using the code EBIRD20 when you sign up. Excellent way to meet other UX professionals and level up the usability of your digital product.