ROTA-Radio

Why ROTA?

Textbook vs. Real World: Why AI “Live Web Grounding” is a Game-Changer for Ham Radio Tech

The Evolution of the Digital Shack Assistant For fifty years, my ham radio journey has followed…
ROTA-Radio Progress Log

Where are we? Have you ever noticed that when you get stuck in a rut, you…
ROTA Success… Finally!

If you’ve been following along during my journey to operate remotely from my recliner, you know…
Driving in Circles for 49 Hours: When AI Persistence Meets Software Rigidity

The Mission: Cables-Free Connectivity The dream was simple: I wanted full HF digital mode operation on…
2016–2026 — The Recliner & The Resurgence

The Move to Paradise (and the Shift in Perspective) We ended the last chapter with my…
1994–2016 — The Virtual Shack & Poolside Portable

The Career Pivot: From Pews to Classrooms 1994 marked a sea change in our lives. After…
The 1980s (Part 2) — The Space Coast & The Digital Frontier

The Move to the “Adventure” In 1984, our “nuclear family” of three made a pivot that…
The 1980s (Part 1) — Setting Up Shop

The Transitional Years: From Teenager to “Family Man” If the 1970s were about getting my foot…
The Ghost in the Tunnel: When Virtual Plumbing Breaks Local Reality

We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s always DNS,” but in the world of advanced ham networking,…
The 1970s: A Novice’s Journey from Detroit to the Frozen North

The Spark: 1970 and the “Sixth Grade Bug” The journey into amateur radio often starts with…