ShackPilot and Blue Parrot Review
Full disclosure: I have absolutely no financial interest or monetary gain from this software. I’m sharing this simply because, in my opinion, it is some of the most impressive amateur radio software I’ve ever used. The software is called ShackPilot, and the developer has specifically designed it with Yaesu radios in mind, although there is […]
New N1GE Bob update July 28
I talked to Bob this morning, July 28. He and Barbara caught RSV from their daughter when she was there. So in addition to the planned remodeling and antenna issues, Bob and Barbara are recovering from RSV. Good news is that they are on the mend. His voice was a little bit horse and he […]
Bob N1GE update
Hey guys, I talked to Bob/N1GE this morning. He was on his way to PT. Issues with his right leg between knee and hip. He is not sure what caused it. Also, his antennas are down for some tree work they are doing in his yard. He sounded great. Not sure how long he will […]
Geo storms and noise levels…
Well, now with my rotor working and a little time on my hands, I thought I might try a little ham radio on the higher bands. Well I don’t know about y’all but I encountered miserable conditions with very high noise levels on 14 MHz and above. Since it had been so long since I […]
KD4BO Update June 26, 2026
I talked to long time Treasure Coaster and friend Jim/KD4BO yesterday. He has been the regular Tuesday NCS for years. Jim has been missing from the net for several months now. He currently has spinal stenosis affecting at least two lover back vertebrae. He is mostly confined to bed because that is the only place […]
Update on Jim KD4BO
I communicated with Jim a long time treasure coaster, and Tuesday net controller today. He is nearly immobile with his back problem. He is under care of a university of Alabama Birmingham doc. He has a hard time walking more than 50 steps without having to get back on the bed or the couch. On […]
Our Granddaughter, Elle
Our grand daughter. Wants to be a dentist We are very proud N1GEBOB/Barbara
Update on Ed/K8EA Hip Surgery
As most of you know, Ed, had hip replacement suregry yesterday. I traded text messages with him. Ed, says that he is relaxing and doing fine. They have him up on his feet periodically walking. He probably will not be on the Net for a few days. -Ron/K4RJT
Derby Day Quiz, 05/02/26
May 2nd, 2026, marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. * Today’s quiz topic relates to Derby trivia. Question A: Assuming 20 horses run today, how many total horses competed in the Derby? Question B: Of the winners, how many were bred in Kentucky? Question C: 9 geldings have won the Kentucky Derby over […]
April ’26 Stats & Derby Day
The April 2026, Net summary is posted on the About Us page. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, check out Tony Rockwell’s, “Derby Day”, on the home page. For newly subscribed folks, the password to the Announcements page is: TCNet1961 73, K4RJT/Ron