The Dissonance Ratio (TDR)

About The Dissonance Ratio (TDR) Welcome to The Dissonance Ratio (TDR)—a personal journal that tracks my journey from hands‑on RF engineering in military communications toward a new focus on network engineering and security. I’m not a professor or a certified authority; I’m a practitioner who has spent years designing, installing, and troubleshooting antennas, transceivers, and field‑grade radio links. This blog serves three purposes: Document the Transition – I’ll share the projects, experiments, and lessons that have shaped my move into networking and cybersecurity, showing how RF fundamentals still matter when you’re configuring routers, firewalls, or zero‑trust architectures. Bridge Disciplines – By juxtaposing RF concepts (link budgets, spectrum management, jamming mitigation) with network topics (routing, segmentation, encryption), I aim to highlight the hidden dependencies that often go unnoticed in pure‑software environments. Invite Collaboration – I welcome comments, corrections, and guest contributions. If you’ve faced a similar crossover challenge—or have a tip that could help a fellow engineer—let’s discuss it in the comments or via a guest post. Expect concise, experience‑driven posts that blend theory with field anecdotes, include practical configuration snippets, and flag security considerations wherever they arise. While I’ll reference standards and best practices, everything is presented from my perspective, not as official guidance. The Dissonance Ratio is my way of keeping a public record of growth, mistakes, and breakthroughs as I step into the network‑and‑security arena. Thanks for reading, and feel free to join the conversation.