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Keep 4 Big Fat Turkeys… and 1,476± Hams

Posted: January 1, 2009 by KG4RCP
Filed under: Kevin, amateur radio, internet No Comments

Recently, while perusing the Internet (that’s a nice way to say doing some kind of semi-research) I happened to notice a particular link for Amateur Radio licensees.
Specifically, I was searching for broadcast outlets in the greater Florence, Alabama area (stations which originate in Lauderdale or Colbert county). In case you’re not aware, there are Radio: [...]

Calling Mars, calling Mars…

Posted: November 4, 2008 by KG4RCP
Filed under: Kevin, amateur radio, internet, space 1 Comment

My Uncle Jimmy used to say that every time my late maternal grandmother’s hearing aid squealed with feedback. It was his gently humorous way of letting her know what she usually couldn’t hear.
A few days ago, I briefly watched a map.
Yes, I watched a map.
I can imagine hearing the voices now (they’re calling me…) “why [...]