Jan ’26 Stats & Valentine Art
The January 2026 Net summary stats are posted on the About Us page; check out the new AI art from Tony Rockwell, on the Welcome page. You can find details from K4PX, on the Hamcation dinner on the Hamcation **sticky post** on the Announcements page. For the newly subscribed folks, the password to the Announcements […]
Lowell update
I received a message from Sherry, Lowell’s wife this morning that said only that Lowell was going to hospice care. Please keep Lowell and his family in your prayers. 😢🙏
Origin of The Microwave Oven, Quiz 1/24/26
• On this day, January 24, 1950, a U.S. patent is awarded to Percy Spencer for the microwave oven. Today’s quiz is about the invention of the microwave oven Question A: What lead to the discovery of the microwave oven? Hint, it was serendipitous Question B: What was the first food ever cooked using a […]
Crossing The Rubicon, Quiz 1/10/26
On this day, January 10, 49BC, Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, defying the Roman Senate and igniting civil war. Today’s quiz is about Julius Caesar’s crossing BackgroundBy 49 BC, Julius Caesar was one of Rome’s most successful generals, fresh from conquering Gaul (modern France). His victories made him immensely popular with the army and the […]
Lowell update
Here is an update I just received from Lowell, NY4D. Please remember Lowell in your prayers. this is a repost from Facebook: “From fb – last night I finally posted. Know you’re not on there any more. – As many of you know I have been awaiting chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer for a month or […]
Times Square Ball, Quiz 12/27/25
On this day, December 27th, 1904, the first New Year’s Eve celebration planning begins for Times Square. Today’s quiz is about the Ball in Times Square Background The first Times Square Ball Drop occurred on December 31, 1907, after New York City banned fireworks. Organizers needed a new visual signal to mark midnight. The original […]
Lowell NY4D
Hey folks. I just wanted to let everyone know about our good friend and long time Treasure Coaster, Lowell Rieger/NY4D. Lowell has been hospitalized since Saturday afternoon. After many tests it has been determined that he definitely has pancreatic cancer. He remains in the hospital to stabilize and to start his treatments. He has pain […]
Passing of KK5PL
As a couple of folks mentioned on the Net, Woody / KK5PL has passed away. Gerald / W5RJJ, who is handling Woody’s ham estate sale, confirmed Woody died on Nov 26th. Woody, was a great guy, good sense of humor, and was one of the furthest stations that regularly checked in. You, can leave a […]
K3WGS Admiral Jerry/update
I got a test from Jerry’s wife Heather yesterday (Saturday). Apparently he coughed hard and one of those crack ribs broke and punctured his lung. He had to have emergency surgery at 3:00 AM Saturday morning. I have asked for an update but as of Sunday morning haven’t received any more news. Prayers for Jerry’s […]
Popular Razors, Quiz 11-15-25
On this day November 15th, 1904, King C. Gillette patents the Gillette razor blade. Razors are one of humanity’s oldest grooming tools — and today, they’re a $14+ billion global industries. The Razor dates back to 3000 BCE where the ancient Egyptians used copper and gold blades to shave. The Quiz a) What is currently […]