Need Sub for Rick-Wednesday 9/16
Need someone to cover for Rick/W0PC next Wednesday. Helen is due to be released from rehab that day. Any takers?
W0PC update
I heard from Rick over the weekend. Helen needed to go to the hospital last Thursday. He is hoping to get her back to assisted living today Monday 8/31. I don’t know much more than that but that explains Rick missing from the net for several days. Good luck Rick and rest assured Rick, you […]
Hamcation 2027-main thread
Hi guys, I got an “invoice” from the folks at Hamcation for our table. In August!!! I realize it is way too early but I am sort of glad for the reminder. I paid and got a table against the wall in the swaps building. I didn’t have to wait until the last minute. So, […]
Smith & Wesson, Quiz August 8th
On August 8th, 1854, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson patented the first metallic cartridge firearm design Background – Founded in 1852 in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson, Smith & Wesson is an iconic American firearms manufacturer. The company revolutionized the industry by introducing the first successful self-contained metal cartridge revolver and creating […]
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 […]
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 […]