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Welcome to my blog archive, a carefully curated collection of all my posts spanning the various categories of my website. Here, you’ll find a wealth of engaging content that reflects my personal opinions, interests, and hobbies. From amateur radio and model railroading to do-it-yourself projects of all types, this archive showcases a variety of stories, detailed guides, and informative articles.

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FREE and LEGAL Motorola CPS

Download FREE and LEGAL Motorola CPS

Motorola had an aggressive prosecuting campaign to fight piracy. Now their giving it away! I'll show you how you can now legally download the latest version FREE for your ASTRO® or MotoTRBO® radio.
model railroad layout planning

My Model Railroad Layout Planning

I want to share with you an epic model railroad layout planning adventure. Some basic information is needed and some best practices should be followed. What scale, era, and railroad will you model? Is your railroad prototypical or freelance. Will you operate it using DCC and computer waybill generation. Here’s what I’ve come up with.
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A DIY Home Remodeling Journey

Transforming your living space into a reflection of your personal style and needs threw a DIY home remodeling project is not just a way to improve your home, it's a fulfilling challenge that offers the chance to learn new skills, save money and receive a ton of personal satisfaction along the way.
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To DIY or Hire a Contractor?

Deciding whether to do it yourself or hire a contractor is a significant choice for homeowners. This guide will help you assess your skills, project scope, budget, and personal vision, you can make an informed decision that suits your needs. Whether you choose to tackle the project yourself or enlist a professional, the goal is to create a home you love.
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I’m What You Call A Polymath

Contrary to the negative perception, being a jack of all trades has provided me significant advantages, especially when it comes to problem-solving and adaptability. Polymaths are adept at connecting ideas across disciplines, leading to innovative solutions that specialists might overlook.
Beginners Guide To Motorola ASTRO 25 CPS

Motorola ASTRO 25 CPS, Learn How To Use It Right

My Beginners Guide To Motorola ASTRO® 25 CPS is a mini-series of “how-to” instructional videos. Learn about all ten videos. Video's also come with additional downloadable content such worksheets, manuals and other reference materials when applicable.
WA8IQO 2012 Chevrolet Impala Installation

WA8IQO Amateur Radio Hobbyist & Motorola Enthusiast

Hello, I'm WA8IQO. A FCC licensed amateur radio hobbyists and and a big Motorola enthusiast. I exclusively use Motorola commercial radios as a Ham Radio Operator. Despite their relative scarcity Ham's who choose to use a Motorola commercial radio bring a unique perspective to the communications hobby.
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Hello World!

BradHazel.com is a personal website and blog that was first launched in 2001. Since its inception, it has been intermittently available over the years and has undergone several transformations. The main focus of this site has always been on my personal interests, hobbies...
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