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when it’s software… and when it’s physics

When multiple variables change at once, our brains tend to focus on the most interesting explanation. However, the lesson here…

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APRS contact with International Space Station

Shortly after learning about APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System), I decided to see if I could interface my cheap BaoFeng…

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12V DC Ammo Can Power Box v1.0

I wanted to build a custom rugged battery box on a budget for amateur radio communications and emergency charging. The…

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Get into HAM radio for $45 dollars

Why should I get a HAM radio & license? How will I communicate with friends/family in a disaster scenario when…

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brandon is an infrastructure engineer and systems builder focused on creating technology that holds up under pressure. his work spans cloud architecture, large scale linux automation, and resilient systems designed to be durable, observable, and dependable in real world conditions.

after stepping away from a fundamentalist background, he rebuilt his life around curiosity, agency, and ethical responsibility. that evolution shapes how he approaches technology. systems should expand human capability without diminishing human dignity.

his interests explore the edges of distributed systems, signal research, remote sensing, and science fiction as a blueprint for better futures. he writes and builds at the intersection of infrastructure, exploration, and stewardship, always asking how to design systems that last and genuinely help people.