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How to Create an Anytone 878UV Code Plug

A codeplug is simply a set of information on a DMR radio. A lot of people tend to think this is an incredibly difficult thing to do. In fact, enough people think of this as enough of a hurdle that … Continue reading

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How to Set Up and Program the AnyTone 778UV Mobile Ham Radio

The nice thing about Chinese made amateur radios is that they are inexpensive. The drawback… programming them. Sometimes it can be a challenge to program these guys. The software for each one is just different enough to frustrate some. The … Continue reading

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How to Adjust the Analog Squelch on a DMR Radio

I was kicking back in the parking lot of Wal Mart while my wife was doing some shopping. Rather than suffer through the trials and tribulations of that place, I decided to do some ham radio in the truck. While … Continue reading

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How to Set Up and Program a Baofeng UV-5R Ham Radio

Today, we are taking a look at how to set up and program a Baofeng UV-5R Amateur Radio. These are great little radios for the price. Anyone who wants to have several radios as a part of their communications preps … Continue reading

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Double Dipping Spring Swarm Captures

This was a busy day wrangling bees. We went and looked at a cut out for a lady, caught a couple of swarms, and went to another call, but the bees left by the time we got there. All that … Continue reading

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First Hive Inspection of 2018: Will the Bees Starve?

We finally have a day that is warm enough to go into the hives. It has been raining for days and days, and finding a time where the weather was right was a challenge. We ended up with a little … Continue reading

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Beginning Beekeeping Part Four: Open Feeding

Part four of our beginning beekeeping series focuses on open feeding. When you get that package of bees, or when the bees are coming out of winter, they are going to be out scouring for food. Open feeding is an … Continue reading

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How To Make Homemade Jalapeno Cheddar Bread

There are few things in the world that make a house smell as good as a fresh loaf of home made bread. This jalapeno cheddar garlic bread certainly does the trick. It’s swirled with tasty bits of goodness, and we … Continue reading

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Beginning Beekeeping: Part Three- Bee Suit Review

You will see many beekeepers who tend bees without the use of a suit. At times, I do the same, but there will also be times when you want a suit. When you get one, this is one area where … Continue reading

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Beginning Beekeeping: Part Two- Hive Components

Part two of the beginning beekeeping series. Once you figure out if you have a good spot to put hives, it’s time to figure out what you actually need.

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