engineering - amateur radio - computer networking
marlo montanaro
Coast Radio Networking
wHAT I DO
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Callsign: KA2IRQ / Extra Class
WAS / WAC / DXCC
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electrical engineering
BSEE / Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.
Military / Commercial
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microcontroller design
Integrate sensors with real world operations
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computer networking
Windows / Linux / Unix
WiFi / LAN / WAN / Backup
Currently I am the IT Director at Sol Computers, with our office in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. At Sol Computers, we handle all aspects of an IT deployment from network design to installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
To engage my IT services please email my office account: mmontanaro@solcomputers.it and we can discuss your IT needs.
What is "Coast Radio Networking?"
There is a strong link between radio and the ocean. As a kid, I was fascinated by the stories of the radiomen aboard ship, dutifully pounding away at his Morse Code key in the middle of the storm. Therefore ham radio was a natural attraction, followed by electronics.
The way early amateur radio, and later commercial radio worked was often by using networks, or "nets." Early radio had very limited range, so stations would relay messages from one to another until the message reached its final destination. Even modern amateur radio and often military radio still work the same way.
To tie it all together, today's computer networks often perform the same function with small packets of data as their "message," relayed from router to router, and server to server until the data reaches its final destination.
... and since I live near the coast, I tied it all together and "Coast Radio Networking" was born!
ABOUT ME
At a very young age I was introduced to amateur radio (also known as ham radio). Bitten by the bug, I discovered my interest in electronics, radio, and later computers. After I received my amateur radio license, I went to college for Electrical Engineering.
After I graduated, I went to work for various defense contractors in the Ft. Monmouth, NJ area. From there I transitioned to a regional Internet provider, and a small cellphone company. I now work locally for Sol Computers designing, installing, and consulting on networks.
I also work with some of the latest innovations in small, programmable microcontrollers. With the proper sensors and connections to a network, they can accomplish almost any task!
For several years I also had a professional photography business (as you can see by the above photo). I did commercial model portfolios, fine art, band/music promotion, and boudoir photography. I decided to "sunset" that business in 2018.
Let's get together!
The cost
For commercial computer based projects, please contact me at Sol Computers for our latest, reasonable rates.
Experience 35+ years
There is no substitute for experience.
Consulting
For non-computer work, I am available for consulting. For my fellow ham radio operators... I'm free!
Contact me
For computer/network related work, please contact me at Sol Computers, mmontanaro@solcomputers.it
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