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 […]
US Marine Corps, Quiz July 11th
On July 11, 1798, the United States Marine Corps was officially re-established. Background – Most people think the Marine Corps birthday is, July 11th, because that’s when they were officially re-established as a permanent force. But they actually celebrate their birthday on a different date. Here’s today’s quiz: Part A: On what date does the United […]
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 […]
Miranda Rights, Quiz 06/13/26
On June 13th, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the landmark decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing Miranda rights. Background – Most of us have heard Miranda Rights given on TV shows: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You […]
Record Platter Speeds & Sizes, Quiz 05/30/26
Today’s quiz is about physical audio platters(records), their rpm speeds & sizes Background: In the golden age of physical audio records, certain rpm speeds became the industry standards after the famous “War of the Speeds” in 1948–1949 between Columbia records and RCA. By the 1960s, nearly every consumer record player (turntable/phonograph) included a speed selector […]
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
Magnetic Tape Recorder, Quiz 05/16/26
May 16, 2026, marks the 80th anniversary of the world’s first demonstration of a high-fidelity magnetic tape recorder to the Institute of Radio Engineers in San Francisco. Today’s quiz is about the high-fidelity magnetic tape recorder (it’s a fascinating story) In 1946, Engineer Jack Mullin demonstrates the world’s first high-fidelity magnetic tape recorder to the […]