Makerspace Phonetic Alphabet, MPA (Maker Pi Arduino)

Arduino Binary Conejo Diode Epic Fail Gif… In our weekly meeting we came up with this fun idea for a new phonetic alphabet. You probably know the one used over the air by pilots and others on voice radio, Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta… Here is one we can use for any Makerspace. We tried to […]

HT Ham Radio

The Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) is hosting classes for beginners to get their FCC HAM radio license. This class teaches about radio, the frequencies used for worldwide HAM communications, emergency communications, some electronics, and everything else you need to pass the test and get your own license! The class will be introducing students […]

Fire Map Shows Active Fires and Smoke Plumes

The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map from the EPA shows current fires in the US and Canada and the smoke plumes crossing the states. It also shows air pollutants and where the sensors are located. Sometimes the smoke plumes are high in the atmosphere so the ground-based PM 2.5 monitors will show green even though […]