Matthew Logan
@matt-logan-720.bsky.social
Music, Physics, Computers, Bikes, Mountains, Ham Radio, Juggling.
Need a distraction from all the disturbing news? Here you go:
October 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Need a distraction from all the disturbing news? Here you go:
While I disagree that people are outright celebrating Kirk’s death in these professions, it should be unsurprising that people targeted by MAGA hate might react differently than the source of some of that hate. His conclusion is sound though: we do have a serious problem.
September 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
While I disagree that people are outright celebrating Kirk’s death in these professions, it should be unsurprising that people targeted by MAGA hate might react differently than the source of some of that hate. His conclusion is sound though: we do have a serious problem.
Erie Colorado’s first bike box!
September 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Erie Colorado’s first bike box!
Hello from Gunbarrel Hill, and the Boulder County Fire Central repeater. And the WIØA repeater. And a great bike ride from Erie.
September 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hello from Gunbarrel Hill, and the Boulder County Fire Central repeater. And the WIØA repeater. And a great bike ride from Erie.
Trying out my new power amplifier - I’m up to 50 watts with my IC-705 and new Hardrock-50!
July 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trying out my new power amplifier - I’m up to 50 watts with my IC-705 and new Hardrock-50!
So let’s see, we are going to borrow $2.4T at poor interest rates, and give away $3.7T in tax cuts, primarily to the most wealthy Americans, while we are charging everyone more because of Tariffs at a point where we are trying to recover from inflation so the Fed can lower rates.
June 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
So let’s see, we are going to borrow $2.4T at poor interest rates, and give away $3.7T in tax cuts, primarily to the most wealthy Americans, while we are charging everyone more because of Tariffs at a point where we are trying to recover from inflation so the Fed can lower rates.
Ham friends: in the event I receive one of these fine power amps for my IC-705, where in the Boulder Colorado region might this best be put to use? I’ve got an EFHW antenna rated for 50watts I can set up in a tree. My first thought is the triple junction near deer Mountain and Trail Ridge Road.
May 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Ham friends: in the event I receive one of these fine power amps for my IC-705, where in the Boulder Colorado region might this best be put to use? I’ve got an EFHW antenna rated for 50watts I can set up in a tree. My first thought is the triple junction near deer Mountain and Trail Ridge Road.
It’s that time of year again…
May 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It’s that time of year again…
Productive Saturday Morning
May 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Productive Saturday Morning
I’ve modified the GigaParts modular backpack, adding a more robust tactical belt as a hip strap. It’s very comfortable, and adds some hip pouches for quick-access items. I’ve also added some molle accessories including a handheld transceiver holder, water bottle holder, and a mount for my CW paddle.
April 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I’ve modified the GigaParts modular backpack, adding a more robust tactical belt as a hip strap. It’s very comfortable, and adds some hip pouches for quick-access items. I’ve also added some molle accessories including a handheld transceiver holder, water bottle holder, and a mount for my CW paddle.
A bit of the view from twin sisters peak today!
April 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
A bit of the view from twin sisters peak today!
Made a contact on 21.039 MHz using Morse code with K9SK, Dale in Hartford Wisconsin this morning.
March 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Made a contact on 21.039 MHz using Morse code with K9SK, Dale in Hartford Wisconsin this morning.
Trying out my SOTA backpack. It’s the GigaParts modular backpack, with an added tactical belt. All ready to hit the peaks!
March 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Trying out my SOTA backpack. It’s the GigaParts modular backpack, with an added tactical belt. All ready to hit the peaks!
“Hey Guys, how about we act like leaders of democracies?”
February 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“Hey Guys, how about we act like leaders of democracies?”
Sad day for NOAA, and the Country: 800+ DOGE’d.
Here in Colorado, Amateur Radio Operators have helped NOAA monitor severe weather conditions as part of its weather spotter program.
Last week the spotter classes were cancelled. This week firings.
Better up your weatherproofing game people.
Here in Colorado, Amateur Radio Operators have helped NOAA monitor severe weather conditions as part of its weather spotter program.
Last week the spotter classes were cancelled. This week firings.
Better up your weatherproofing game people.
February 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Sad day for NOAA, and the Country: 800+ DOGE’d.
Here in Colorado, Amateur Radio Operators have helped NOAA monitor severe weather conditions as part of its weather spotter program.
Last week the spotter classes were cancelled. This week firings.
Better up your weatherproofing game people.
Here in Colorado, Amateur Radio Operators have helped NOAA monitor severe weather conditions as part of its weather spotter program.
Last week the spotter classes were cancelled. This week firings.
Better up your weatherproofing game people.
Biked up to my happy place!
February 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Biked up to my happy place!
Had a nice QSO this evening with Rich in Windsor CA.
February 22, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Had a nice QSO this evening with Rich in Windsor CA.
Coal Creek Park in Erie Colorado has some serious antenna-stringing potential…
February 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Coal Creek Park in Erie Colorado has some serious antenna-stringing potential…
I’ve succeeded in sending a readable CQ (seek you) call at 19 words per minute with my dad’s old Morse code key. My guitar-playing reflexes are helping a lot!
February 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’ve succeeded in sending a readable CQ (seek you) call at 19 words per minute with my dad’s old Morse code key. My guitar-playing reflexes are helping a lot!
It’s a “Skating” kind of snow day looking out at the backyard!
February 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It’s a “Skating” kind of snow day looking out at the backyard!
From now on, I will refer to this as “wiping a booger on the resolute desk”:
February 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
From now on, I will refer to this as “wiping a booger on the resolute desk”:
And here is my map of logged contacts:
February 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
And here is my map of logged contacts:
Here’s the RBN map from yesterday: I reached most of the US, some of Canada, and one spotter site in Costa Rica.
February 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Here’s the RBN map from yesterday: I reached most of the US, some of Canada, and one spotter site in Costa Rica.
Hiked up Green Mountain near Boulder yesterday and made radio contacts using Morse code across the country. A temperature inversion kept the cold air and clouds on the ground. The peak was sunny and warm.
February 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Hiked up Green Mountain near Boulder yesterday and made radio contacts using Morse code across the country. A temperature inversion kept the cold air and clouds on the ground. The peak was sunny and warm.