Hardware Podcasts

76: Entropy Is for Wimps

Embedded.fm · 12 Nov 2014 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Ron Sparks (AG5RS), a veteran electrical engineer and ham radio operator, discusses the convergence of the maker movement and amateur radio, highlighting projects like the South Texas Balloon Launch Team and the Pecan Pico. He details the technical challenges of building ultra-compact RF devices for high-altitude balloons and the importance of analog signals for digital tracking. Sparks also reflects on his career in safety management and troubleshooting, offering advice on navigating ageism in engineering and finding community in technical hobbies.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Pecan Pico, WRT54GL
Also
AMPRNet, South Texas Balloon Launch Team, SatNOGS, WSPR, AMSAT, APRS.fi

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