Loop Literature

This is where you'll find things I've written, published and unpublished. Please read them for your pleasure and amusement. There is a lot of Ham Radio material, because I have been very successful in getting it published. After so much lack of response in other markets, I have tended to write what I feel might be widely read. Now that I have this site, I might be encouraged to write more of general interest.

Sneaky as I am, I have tried to slip a wide range of commentary into my radio writings!

L.I.V.E. DX

...A monthly column I write for the Pasadena Radio Club. The premise is to introduce the Ham Radio sport of "DX", long-distance communication and contests to the general radio public. I have managed to include a few outrageous opinions/observations and subjects:

L.I.V.E. DX #10 (A few comments on the state of humor in our society)
L.I.V.E. DX #11 (Ethics, and will Morse Code save mankind?)
L.I.V.E. DX #12 (Ironies and epiphanies)
L.I.V.E. DX #13 (We are not alone. Where Doctors go.)
L.I.V.E. DX #14 (Strange facts, Horace's double-lever.)
L.I.V.E. DX #15 (Meet the DX Oracle!)
L.I.V.E. DX #16 (Scratch 'n Sniff)
L.I.V.E. DX #17 (The Strange Tale of RV2/FO8)
L.I.V.E. DX #18 (Johnny Got His Gun)
L.I.V.E. DX #19 (A few thoughts on charity and Uncle Bob.)
L.I.V.E. DX #20 (Dastardly doings at my idol - Motorola!)
L.I.V.E. DX #21 (Pirates Want US!!)
L.I.V.E. DX #22 (Story of W8DX)
L.I.V.E. DX #23 (The incredible life of James Bowman Lindsay)
L.I.V.E. DX #24 (How the advent of modern communications caused a Lost Art)
L.I.V.E. DX #25 (Ten tips for winning contests)
L.I.V.E. DX #26 (A New Revenue Stream)
L.I.V.E. DX #27 (Feel free to lie)
L.I.V.E. DX #28 (Farewell to L.I.V.E.)

Articles

Genius In The Shadows The amazing story of "Ted" Gillete, W6HX.

Read new comments by Ken Beals, who worked for Ted.

Sarah Laidman Biography It occurred to me that most of us end our lives without any recognition, no mention of the wonderful moments that make a life. My mother had a twenty year career at the Cleveland Public Library before I was born! Her gentle story is touching and remarkable. Please read it

The Flux Connection Published in DX Magazine. A 'scientific' study of sunspots and human behavior with some incredible conclusions!
Rescue at Sea Press Story used by several newspapers and The ARRL Letter, about Bob Karon's unexpected adventure.
(This proves once, and for all, that I am incapable of writing straight news!)
Henry Radio QRT The story of the closing of a Los Angeles Institution.
Freeway Lithotripsy Medical breakthrough on the streets of Los Angeles.
ASSISUP A Review of a Very Unusual Catalog!
DX Hell A fever provides the answer to some very unusual questions.
Incident in the Park My dog's bad manners!
Put My Picture on Facebook No, Please!
The Angel of Aeroflot An unselfish act of kindness.
There is No Pointing At the Getty A True Story
The Day The Homecoming Float Exploded (With Me In It) Where was I in 1960?
A Perfect Place To Die Critters in my attic
Mr. Flanagan My theater apprenticeship

Please Note:

All original writing is copyright or registered. Please read and enjoy. You may also quote and copy for small publications with proper credit. Please contact me by e-mail if you want to publish or distribute on a larger scale.