50 Year Life Member!
Wow, I never thought I would see the day. A certificate of Recognition from the ARRL for “50 years of loyal membership.” I am impressed. I thought they forgot about us old guys! 🙂
K9XOK – UPDATE
I talked to Pat/K9XOK today. After a long battle with depression and other distractions after his father passed, he is sounding GREAT! He is settled in to a nice nursing home 10 years ago and seems to have good financial resources. His sister has helped him manage his estate. His health is good. I am […]
Ronnie WV8RS-UPDATE
I had a nice chat with Ronnie WV8RS this morning. He is living in Republic MO. Seems Jessica wanted to move back to be near her mother. Ronnie has five acres and plans to get some HF antennas up shortly and with five amps promises to be QRO! He has had some medical issues as […]
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 […]
Hamcation info *sticky post*
I hope to see many of y’all at Hamcation in February. Seems like this Ham Radio event has become almost a Treasure Coaster’s unofficial meet up each year. I think we had maybe 25-30 attend the Thursday early evening dinner last year. For me it was some new faces along with seeing some long time […]
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 […]
Northern Lights Images
Here is an image from last night. Beautiful views from the backyard. 73 de Tom, N9GUN
Cheers to 64 Years & Thanks To All Vets
I will not be on the Net until Thursday of this week. But I wanted to say congratulations to N1GE, K8EA, N1PZB, the Net Controllers, and all those that have contributed and participated in the Treasure Coasters Net over the years. As Jerry/K3WGS, likes to say, “It’s the best Net out there”. And a very […]
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? […]