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Many thanks to Paul (KE4SC) who writes: Hi Thomas. I thought I would pass along this idea for your readers. I was using my KX2 on PSK31(and cw!) this weekend at the lake QTH. I felt the rig getting warm. I remembered that my wife bought several of these battery powered personal fans (Cold Sky)…
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I am so grateful to be sober today. I’m grateful for seeing T yesterday, for my family, my friends and my partner. I’m grateful for our home, for AA, for asking for and getting help. I’m grateful for coffee, my service commitments, for keeping the doors open and letting the fresh air in. Gooood morning…
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On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, I planned to drive to Hickory, NC to spend part of the morning helping my father with a few tasks. I planned to stay for only three hours, leaving the afternoon open for a SOTA (Summits On The Air) activation of Bakers Mountain. Bakers Mountain is one of the most…
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I’m grateful for a lazy day and grateful to myself for making it happen. I’m grateful for the warm sun on the pirate balcony. I’m grateful for the farmers market. I’m grateful for the life I’ve built. I’m grateful to be sober today. Please? LAST WEEK ON TFLMS: song of the week: TFLMS Weekend: Where…
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Introduction by Matt (W6CSN) In early August, my family and I had occasion to take a road trip totaling nearly 2800 miles (4500 km) across six different U.S. states. The title of this posting might lead you to think that this trip was dedicated to doing Parks On The Air activations, but that was not…
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Many thanks to Gavin (GM0WDD) who notes that ML&S have posted a product page for the new Yaesu FTX-1F. I was curious what new product announcements might come out of the Tokyo Ham Fair 2024–this is exciting news, indeed. The following specs and details all come from Martin Lynch and Sons: The new FTX-1F will…
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I’m grateful for a Friday morning. I’m grateful for where I’ve been. I’m grateful for an excellent cheeseburger. I’m grateful for how I got here. I’m grateful for the sun and the smile on my face. I’m grateful to be sober today. Mystery ?? Button song of the week: I’m not sure how the whole…
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Many thanks to Micah (N4MJL) who shares the following guest post: Activating W7U/SL-022 on a Layover by Micah (N4MJL) As an airline pilot, I’m always on the lookout for POTA/SOTA sites that are near me when I have long layovers in different cities across the country. Salt Lake City, Utah is no exception. I always…
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by Teri KO4WFP As much as I enjoy the pursuit of my 2024 goal of 60 new parks, this Wednesday, August 21, I suspended my pursuit of that goal and headed to George L. Smith State Park, a park I activated last fall. Why? I did so in support of K2D and International Dog Day.…
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I’m grateful for showing my visiting friends some beautiful parts of Colorado and being reminded how lucky I am to live here. I’m grateful for my dog’s daycare place taking good care of him. I’m grateful for how my Higher Power is constantly working, whether in the foreground or background, to let me see clearly…