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 […]
Update on Ed/K8EA Hip Surgery
As most of you know, Ed, had hip replacement suregry yesterday. I traded text messages with him. Ed, says that he is relaxing and doing fine. They have him up on his feet periodically walking. He probably will not be on the Net for a few days. -Ron/K4RJT
Derby Day Quiz, 05/02/26
May 2nd, 2026, marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. * Today’s quiz topic relates to Derby trivia. Question A: Assuming 20 horses run today, how many total horses competed in the Derby? Question B: Of the winners, how many were bred in Kentucky? Question C: 9 geldings have won the Kentucky Derby over […]
April ’26 Stats & Derby Day
The April 2026, Net summary is posted on the About Us page. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, check out Tony Rockwell’s, “Derby Day”, on the home page. For newly subscribed folks, the password to the Announcements page is: TCNet1961 73, K4RJT/Ron
Paul Revere’s Ride, Quiz 4/18/26
On this day April 18th, 1775, Paul Revere, began his midnight ride to warn the colonists that the British army, “the regulars” were on the move. * Today’s quiz is about the Paul Revere’s famous ride -Background- In the spring 1775, tensions were high in Massachusetts. British General Thomas Gage in Boston had orders to […]
New Image Features
I mentioned earlier today that “in the future” I would be adding the ability to see the attached post image, when inside the post; I also planned to add the capability of inserting images inside of comments. Well, with the help of my AI girlfriend, I was able to add that capability with modest effort. […]