Hamcation Table
I just bought us a table for the Treasure Coasters gathering at Hamcation. I have the new banner too. If you want to contribute to the $85 cost of the table feel free to send a few bucks. It’s table W23, against a wall. Only one chair provided with the table! Haha. So you might […]
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Frescoes, Quiz 11/1/25
On this day, November 1st, 1512, the ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, were first shown to the public during a solemn Mass on All Saints’ Day. The Quiz a) Who suggested to Pope Julius II that Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel? b) Which universally agreed fresco contains a self-portrait of Michelangelo? […]
October Net Summary
The October, Net summary is now posted on the About Us page. Also, check out “64th Anniversary” video on the Welcome page
Boy Scouts Intro to Ham Radio Event – Monday 10/20/2025
Hello All – We are doing our last Scout event of the year on Monday evening, 10/20/2025. The on-air portion of the event starts at about 7:25p Central Time. We will have two stations on the air: * K9MSG on 7.227 MHz LSB with 100 watts and Vertical antenna * N9GUN on DMR Brandmeister TalkGroup […]
Al Capone aka Scarface, Quiz 10-18-25
On this day, October 18th, 1931, Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion in a Chicago courtroom, leading to his imprisonment and marking the end of his criminal empire. Background Alphonse Capone, was an infamous American gangster. Born, January 17, 1899 in Brooklyn, to Italian immigrant parents. He dropped out of school at 14 and […]
Update on Bob
Hey guys, I just got a call from Bob, 9:10 EDT. He got discharged this morning, Friday. He sounded great. Obviously going to get some rest at home. Good treatment at the hospital. He even said that the hospital food was good! Haha. So hopefully, though I didn’t ask, hopefully he will be on the […]
Nice Video Ron!
Hi Ron – Fun little video you built. Thanks for doing it. 73 de Tom, N9GUN
Sputnik 1 Radio Transmission, Quiz 10-4-25
On this day, October 4th, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, marking the beginning of the Space Age. Background • It was the first man-made object placed into Earth orbit. • Launched on the R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). • Polished metal sphere, 58 cm (about 23 inches) in […]
September Net Summary
The September Net summary is now posted on the About Us page. -Ron/K4RJT
Dana RIP
I am cleaning up files/folders on my PC and came across this one of Dana/WJ4Z, Jimbo/KD4BO and me from 2015.