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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 2d

Fun match, entertaining

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 2d

oh, everytime

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 2d

CCM coach should be put in a cage

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 5d

I go into the weekend through the #aleague corridor of uncertainty #wearesydney #sydneyisskyblue @sydneyfc.bsky.social

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 12d

OK, a bad start for me last week in #aleague tipping with 1/6. I feel a 6/6 is coming on this week. #WEARESYDNEY #SYDNEYISSKYBLUE @sydneyfc.bsky.social @aleague.bsky.social

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 19d

Really Facebook? Why? #Messenger works just fine. So we finally get Instagram on the iPad, and now you taketh away for Apple users. Booooooo.

@appleinsider.com @9to5mac.com @macrumors.bsky.social @macworld.com @macstories.net @markgurman.bsky.social

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 20d

Hey Tim Cook, how about putting #LaunchPad back on #Mac!

LaunchPad on #MacOS has been a part of my daily workflow for over a decade, but was taken away in macOS 26 and replaced with “Apps”. But it does a different task.

I agree with @macworld.com - www.macworld.com/article/2935...

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 21d

I totally agree. I used it every day. Bring it back please!

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 21d

I might be late to the party here, but I was scrolling through my #CarPlay screens this week and found the @nytimes.com logo. It's for their audio. And in their audio, they have a few more things, like Reporter Reads, than you get in the Apple Podcasts app as a subscriber. Nice!

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 24d

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I watch a handful of movies each year. Tonight I watched this. Wow.

Watch The Lost Bus - Apple TV+

A determined father (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher (America Ferrera) and her students from a raging wildfire. In…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 24d

Here’s an interesting anniversary I heard about today. A few days ago, it was the 80th anniversary of the filing of the first patent for a microwave oven. That’s 1945. I thought they were a 1970’s/80’s thing. There you go!

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First patent filed for the microwave | October 8, 1945 | HISTORY

On Oct. 8, 1945, Raytheon Manufacturing Company filed a patent for what’s now a staple kitchen appliance in hom...

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 24d

Love dat

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 24d

For a decade or so I’ve been super cynical about the #Socceroos, except for world cups where they mostly perform above expectations. But can I just say, this is shaping up as the Socceroos I’ve been waiting for… a bit of passion, amazing skill and depth. I’m excited! #AUS

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 26d

My #Apple #AirPodsPro2 developed a strange fault - muffled microphones and no response to Hey Siri. I got it fixed. Read on:

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#apple #airodspro2 #geniusbar

AirPods Pro 2 failure – a visit to the Genius Bar sorted it out promptly and I learned a bit

I was in Sydney for the day yesterday doing personal things. While there, I went to the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment. My AirPods Pro 2 (APP2) developed a fault. I thought it may have be…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · 28d

Getting geared up for SDR, getting sharper on FT-8 and all the latest software updates – this is Apple Ham Radio Weekly for 5 October 2025 #amateurradio #hamrdio #sdr #apple #mac #macbook

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Apple Ham Radio Weekly for Sunday, 5 October 2025

Getting geared up for SDR, getting sharper on FT-8 and all the latest software updates – this is Apple Ham Radio Weekly for 5 October 2025 A step by step guide to getting into Software-Define…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Oct 5

Getting into Software-Defined Radios can be confusing, especially on Mac and Apple devices. Here’s my cheat sheet.
#hamradio #amateurradio #sdr

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Getting into Software-Defined Radios can be confusing, especially on Mac and Apple devices. Here’s my cheat sheet.

My ‘first principles’ in getting back into DXing and SWLing before ‘transitioning’ to a licensed radio amateur were to get a vintage box-type radio. I got a 35-year-old Yaesu FRG-8800, and it was g…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 28

I haven’t traveled much recently but on Friday took off and the plane went over my little hometown of Bellingen. I recalled the cities I’ve peered out the window at: Sao Paolo 22m, Beijing 20m, Tokyo 38m, Shanghai 26m and NY 19m. And here’s little old Bello with 3k people. I’m good with that.

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 28

SDR Control gets APRS, getting your Mac’s clock accurate, WSTJ-X 3 further improved and mastering the maze of Mac drivers for radio rigs. That’s Apple #HamRadio Weekly for Sunday 28 September 2028 #mac #amateurradio

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Apple Ham Radio Weekly for Sunday 28 September 2025

SDR Control gets APRS, getting your Mac’s clock accurate, WSTJ-X 3 further improved and mastering the maze of Mac drivers for radio rigs. SDR Control for Icom got a big upgrade this week German dev…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 28

A few weeks ago, I posted about UGreen’s Find My tags. The wallet one also works well in a glasses case.

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 28

Thanks Steve

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 27

An accurate clock can be important for many reasons. In #amateurradio, a super accurate clock is critical for digital modes. Until I did these two things, I had no idea how inaccurate my Mac clock was. #hamradio #mac

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Being on time on the Mac

An accurate clock can be important for many reasons. In amateur radio, a super accurate clock is critical for digital modes as we’re dealing in milliseconds and not seconds and minutes. In my previ…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 25

A few cool little things I’ve found in the new iOS…
Music: you can pin six favourites in your playlists.
CarPlay: there are widgets, keep swiping right.
#apple #ios #macos #ipados

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 23

What news?

Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 23

Hi David, yeah, I know, but it’s different. Mr story is similar to yours

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Born again Apple Mac geek thanks to amateur “Ham” radio

I got my first Apple computer in 1993. I strayed from 1997 to 2006, frustrated at Apple’s operating system and restrained innovation. During my decade on the dark side, however, I couldn’t get Wind…

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Andrew Woodward (VK2AWN) @andrewwoodward.bsky.social · Sep 21

Another look at #hamradio #amateurradio as an alternative to screentime from @howtogeek.bsky.social
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4 Hobbies Perfect for Cutting Your Screen Time

Because we all need a break from the pixels.

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