Mike Danko

This is the website for Mike Danko, a software developer in the Columbus Ohio Area. I’m also a father, a radio amateur (KD8ORQ), and a musician.

Recent Posts

My Roll Adventure Bike

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I can’t tell you all the history, but once upon a time there was a Columbus, Ohio–based company called Roll. They started as a local bike shop that did fittings with some sort of laser machine, but eventually they got into making their own bikes. The idea was simple: build bikes people actually wanted to ride. The models were straightforward, shared similar frames, and were just plain fun. As far as I remember, none of them had a front derailleur — just seven speeds in the back. Read more →

Back to Jekyll

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I tried the whole “everything in one place” note-taking experiment for a while. Obsidian, second brain, Zettelkasten, whatever you want to call it. There are plenty of nerds on the internet who will tell you it’s the answer to all your problems if you just get enough plugins and hotkeys sorted out. I bought in for a bit. Read more →

KiwiSDR Project Part 5

3 minute read

Well hell. The documentation for the reverse proxy for the Kiwi does not exist and the UI’s explanation is completely lacking. Fine, I’d much rather have this under my control anyway. But I ran into a snag with my home Internet service. Read more →

KiwiSDR Project Part 4

4 minute read

Ok! So I’ve powered up the noisy as heck wifi bridge but also plugged in the USB wifi adapter with a 8dB antenna attached. I’m going to try to get the adapter working from the comfort of inside the house then go power down everything attached to the ethernet, especially the bridge because it is VERY noisy in the environment even when it’s not plugged into anything but power. Read more →

KiwiSDR Project Part 3

6 minute read

I find it helpful to write down things to help narrow down problems and facilitate my decision processes. A whole lot has happened with this setup. There is a lot of trial and error and once I’m happier with it, I’ll turn this into something more akin to a blog post. Read more →

KiwiSDR Project Part 2

less than 1 minute read

It’s alive… and noisy. I’m already picking up WSPR reports and am reporting into pskreporter. with some pretty good spots. Read more →

KiwiSDR Project Part 1

1 minute read

My KiwiSDR has been shelved for a while due to that I didn’t really have a great place to put it where I lived last. Now that I’m someplace I have a place to set it up, it’s time to get cracking on it. Read more →

Abandoning Twitter

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As a fervent believer in the power of words and the magic they can weave, I’ve spent a significant portion of my digital life immersed in the world of social media. Among these platforms, Twitter has been a constant companion. From sharing bite-sized thoughts to engaging in enriching conversations, Twitter has been a playground for ideas and interactions. However, I have recently felt a shift in my perception of this platform, a change that has led me to make a decision - it is time for me to... Read more →

ARRL Band Plan

7 minute read

This is originally from the ARRL and this is the band plan for the US. I found their HTML table version very hard to read, so I cleaned it up a bit. It was copied as of 03/09/2023 and by no means is it authoritative, it’s just easier to read on any screen. Read more →