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.
FCC
Brian Wilkins via Members Unsubscribe Mon, Sep 29, 10:07 PM (14 hours ago) to PCARs Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Mike F. Conte Licensee of Amateur Station KA2FPZ Naples, Florida File No.: EB-FIELDNER-25-00038215 FRN: 0017256157 NOTICE OF VIOLATION Released: September 29, 2025 By the Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau: 1. […]
Longest Strike In Sports, Quiz 9-20-25
On this day, September 20th, 1982, the National Football League players began a 57-day strike, the first major work stoppage in NFL history. The Quiz What was the longest strike in professional sports The Answer The longest strike (work stoppage) in major professional sports history belongs to Major League Baseball (MLB). MLB Players’ Strike (1994–1995) […]
New Silent Key Page
Hello all, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve added a new page to the website: “Silent Keys.” This page is dedicated to honoring those hams who are gone but not forgotten, and who helped make the TC Net the great net it is today. Page Overview: The main table lists Silent Keys (SKs) with their […]
WJ4Z/Dana
Name: Dana F Persells Location: Covington Date of Passing: September 9, 2025 QRZ: https://www.qrz.com/db/WJ4Z Obit: None Found
N8JIW/Don
Name: Donald E. Howard Location: Shaker Heights, OH Date of Passing: January 4, 2024 QRZ: https://www.qrz.com/db/N8JIW Obit: https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/donald-howard-obituary?id=54102624
W4PHJ/Craig
Name: Craig Stewart Location: Vero Beach, FL Date of Passing: September 23, 2023 QRZ: Reassigned (Son?) Obit: None Found
Dana/WJ4Z Silent Key
I just got a call from Jim/KD4BO. He received a call from Darlene, Dana’s wife that Dana/WJ4Z passed away yesterday. Dana was a long time Treasure Coaster, a lawyer, and a prolific writer of fiction. He loved hamfests where I had many occasions to meet up with him. A truly cool witty guy who seemed […]