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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I was a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and taught classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2-way radio communications. I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire, and I have. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and were not in demand anymore. My students were technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? Some of the places I've been (I can't list them all here, the list would be too long) are pretty interesting. 1. Hawaii - Four times, Oahu, Maui (twice), and the Big Island 2. BangkokThailand, twice 3. Frankfurt Germany, twice 4. Algiers, Algeria 5. Melbourne Australia 6. Bismarck North Dakota, Summer & Winter 7. Los Angeles, Too many times to count 8. Washington DC, Too many times to count 9. Seattle three or four times 10. Texas, all over the state 11. Florida, all over the state 12. New Mexico, HOME! Several times  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
| Locale: Salina, Kansas Week of: 2/6/23} This week I am in Salina Kansas again, delivering the same class I delivered here in July 2022. One of the students in that class was a senior tech for the State Wide System and liked the class so much that he said more needed to attend it. That's how I came to be scheduled here this week. This class has gone well, but is quite different from the class in July. Six students are in this class, and four of them are not technically inclined. In fact, even the experienced techs have quite the knowledge gap in some areas. Then again, so do I. So I have delivered this class a little different from the first class. I have to discuss things in less technical terms to ensure everyone grasps the concepts of RF Systems. Having delivered this class for over 20 years really helps though. Salina is a small town though, there isn't a lot to see and do here, and of course, being a small town means there's a limited number of restaurants to dine at. Let's face it, it wouldn't hurt me to miss a few meals.  In case any of you are interested, here is my updated schedule through April Week of 2/13 - Dover Delaware Week of 2/20 - VACATION Week of 2/27 - VACATION Week of 3/6 - Los Angeles Week of 3/13 - Savannah, Georgia Week of 3/20 - Schaumburg, Illinois Week of 3/27 - Kentucky Week of 4/3 - Schaumburg, Illinois Week of 4/10 - Work from home Week of 4/17 - Kentucky Week of 4/24 - Kentucky In Closing Next week I will be in Dover Delaware, delivering a new version of a Networking Class. I've already delivered this version once, this one should go a little better. Until my next entry stay safe, be good, be healthy, and take care of those you love! Jim Dorrell |
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