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Tonight locating rf interference from wal-warts, Check a fuse with a smart phone, Elmers answer questions, plus much more.
Don is joined by Brendan Bayard from the BCKFC to discuss finding hot spots out in and around Grand Isle, spending the day over at Elmers Island, and another big upcoming BCKFC event in Navarre Beach.
New Sode; Normally you would think NFTs are highly aligned with my values; art, fraud, scam, vapid, a sort of ponzi scheme for those without an MBA who majored in Visual Art and minored in Fascist Dance Theory. Alas, you'd be wrong, but only because they are so ugly and art auctions without paddles are without a semblance of adrenaline and theatrics. Pass. I've been saying since the Tony Blair Administration, that NFT NYC is the least relevant crypto society events, although not nearly as tragic as Tethered to Lake Cuomo. NFTs have always reeked of energy of those who missed the Solana boom and Uranium puts. I can just as easily screenshot a photo and post it on Instagram, hashtag Blockchain and NFT, print it out, Elmers glue some rainbow sprinkles, hang it next to my taxidermy and tell everyone it sold for 300k in a private sale in exchange for a gun and a few liquid AVAX gleaned from an underground subterfuge subnet. Normally, I would stay safely in the confines of my zero knowledge existence high on opiates and dydx perp trades, with a side order of shorting Hut8 with my housekeeper, but I made an exception. The Duchess Isabella Duke of the Upper East Side, a fellow OG glitterati Gossip Girl Pon de Replay with a hot bod and pseudo ivy league degree in Bitcoin Maximalism and Ordinals was in town. Her background is startling. She was the Head Communications of Ordinals turned Bitcoin Venture Capitalist of Art for Bitcoins. Ordinals. These are real NFT's, with serial numbers like prisoners ala Jean Valjean In Les Misérables #24601. In my quest to discover what the fuck this industry actually does, as decentralized finance sounds like Communism with an impending Soviet invasion, I remain deeply skeptical of any financial system that is not Ronald Reagan's trickle down voo doo economics.I trust Isabel. I have known her since we used to chainsmoke outside of the Met in Grade 8 instead of Shakespeare class because that is also how Gwyneth won the Oscar for Shakespeare in Love. All the world's a stage Satoshi. I have watched her career transform from Diet Coach to the Stars to her journey into Satoshi's inner circle and cultivating real NFTs on Bitcoin. I relate to a manic pendulum of a career, except that I do not have one, but relate. As the General Partner of Unchained Fund, Isabel replete with her Armani business suit, and notable accolades, assured me that Bitcoin not crypto and Bitcoin with serialized art is very different than what I have been privy to. You see, serialed art on the scarce hard money asset like gold and oil that will bank the unbanked in its rarest and purest form like the blood of Jesus Christ , where it all started, are actually really useful NFT's and they are harder and better. Like a poorly trained KGB agent on the brink of defectation, I grill Isabelle on the culture of Bitcoin Maximalism and ultimately try to understand how to make Maximalism chic. Ultimately, Bitcoin maximalists are gun loving, both meat and vegan eating philosophic cowboys with deeply passionate views on sovereignty and freedom. I asked Isabel if she thought Blockchains should talk to each other, like schizophrenics and like a true fellow brilliant sophisticated deeply thoughtful worldly woman, thought perhaps. A brilliant sophisticated deeply thoughtful worldly woman, thought perhaps. Maxi Culture is indeed chic with Isabel setting the tone.
Welcome to a new episode of Cookies and Beer! This week, we talk about prosthetic legs, dentists, gift receipts during Christmas, and much more! I love you all, thank you! Andrew Wagner (DOTP - December 29th 2010) IG - cookiesandbeerpodcast Email - cookiesandbeer19@gmail.com Magic Mind - magicmind.com/JANcookiesandbeer Use the Promo code COOKIES20 for 20% off a one time purchase or get 1 month free when you buy 3 months for the January subscription promotion.
Elmer Miller is a 3'11" GIANT! He grew up as a member of a Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Community and endured a rough life. Through it all he maintained his sense of humor and positivity. Elmers story connects us and allows us to truly experience the feeling of common humanity. Knowing that no matter how different we think we are our suffering and ability to overcome our struggles unites us all. Adult content warningSupport the showProduced by Security Halt Media
今回のRADIO YAMABONは、エチオピアを一緒に旅したロースターに会いに行くシリーズ の4人目となるゲストは大阪・堺にあるカフェELMERS GREEN CAFE 野村啓二郎さん（ノムさん）です！ ノムさんは、元システムエンジニアという経歴の持ち主。 現在は、ELMERS GREEN CAFE や姉妹店である EMBANKMENT COFFEEなど、複数のお店のマネージャーとして活躍されておられます。 そんなノムさんが、体験したエチオピアのコーヒー農園視察についてや、旅で出会った仲間との交流、感じたこと、得たものについて伺いました。 その人の、コーヒーへの携わりかたを聞いていくことで、気づけば仕事観や人生観の話になっていくのが面白いし、なんだかいいな〜と思った今回のインタビュー。コーヒーの広がりの可能性を再確認できるとともに、その広がりには必ず「人」が関わっていることが、その魅力を一層深めているなあ、とノムさんとお話していて感じました。 MOUNT COFEE山本が「めっちゃ楽しかった！」と語るエチオピア旅。 そんな旅で出会ったコーヒーの仲間たちに会いにいくRADIO YAMABONの旅もまた、とても楽しく有意義なトークとなっています。 ぜひ、みなさんも追いかけてくださいねー！ ノムさん、ありがとうございました！ トークのつづきはぜひ広島で！ THANK YOU!!! ノムさん>>> instagram THANK YOU!!! ELMERS GREEN>>>HP ○エチオピア旅メンバーを訪ねるシリーズ BACK NUMBER○ vol1.>>> TYPICA 寺﨑浩一さん vol.2>>>STANDART japan 行武温さん vol.3>>>Gluck Coffee Spot 三木貴文さん
Ashley & Wil couldn't be more excited about today's guest! Duane H. Elmer (PhD, Michigan State) has taught in over seventy-five countries and has provided cross-cultural training to Fortune 500 companies, relief and development agencies, mission organizations, churches, and educational institutions. He previously served as director of the PhD program in educational studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He has also conducted peace and reconciliation efforts in several countries. His books include Cross-Cultural Conflict, Cross-Cultural Connections, and Cross-Cultural Servanthood. The Elmers live in Winfield, Illinois.Order Dr. Elmer's Books: https://a.co/d/77YfwoKMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
In gesprek met Elmer Hogervorst komen voorspellingen voorbij die Elmer in zijn laatste bezoek aan GoldRepublic deelde. Hoe dicht zat hij de realiteit en welke modellen heeft hij daarvoor gebruikt. En wat tonen diezelfde modellen nu opnieuw voor de nabije en iets verdere toekomst? Dat en meer in een nieuwe GoudKoorts Gasten met Elmer Hogervorst.
This week the guys discuss the sexy science accurate gore fest known as Re-Animator! This movie is often discussed amongst the best of the best 80s campy horror flicks, but will the guys agree? Will just one moment of silence for Barbara Crampton be enough? Will the Elmers get another end of the year awards ceremony? Maybe a holiday special? Listen to find out! Thank youuuuuuuuuu!!!!
In this episode of What's Cooking with the CBA, host Fran Groesbeck has a conversation with Kris Malkoski, CEO, of Home Solutions and Writing at Newell Brands. You may not be familiar with the name “Newell Brands,” but chances are you have many of their products in your home. Kris shares how Rubbermaid's new innovative product, DuraLite Bakeware came to market and the rigorous testing it went through as it was being developed. She also gives insight into Calphalon's new products and its recycling program with TerraCycle. Kris has been an international business leader for more than 30 years as CEO, COO, President and VP/GM in public and private branded CPG and Hardlines companies. She is seen as a strategic change leader and has successfully grown, transformed, or integrated brands and companies to drive meaningful revenue and profits. She is currently managing global iconic brands including Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Ball, Food Saver, Sharpie, Papermate, Expo, and Elmer's Glue. She has driven significant (+30%) revenue and operating income growth, despite COVID headwinds including inflation, labor, and supply challenges. As a member of the Newell Executive Team, Kris oversees $4.4 billion in revenues and over 17,000 employees. Newell Brands is a $10B company with over 29,000 employers, with brands sold around the globe. Newell's brands are found in 100M US households and include icons like Elmers, Expo, Papermate, Sharpie, Parker, Dymo, Ball, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Crockpot, Mr. Coffee, Oster, Sunbeam, Yankee Candle, Woodwick, Rubbermaid Commercial, Graco, Coleman, Contigo, and Marmot. Newell is heavily committed to investing back into the communities where its employees live and work. In 2021, through Newell's Charitable Giving Foundation, Newell set a goal to provide $88M in product donations and over $1M in local grant programs over the next 5 years to support employee efforts to give back. Globally Newell supports several programs including The Nature Conservancy, No Kid Hungry, and Feed the Children Connect: Newell Brands Website: https://www.newellbrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newellbrands/ Instagram: https://cookwareandbakeware.org/members/newell-brands/instagram.com/newellbrands/ Calphalon Corp Website: https://www.calphalon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calphalon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calphalon/ Rubbermaid Website: https://www.rubbermaid.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubbermaidFoodStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubbermaid/
Show Notes:0:43 - New York City0:45 - Dominican Republic0:47 - Caribbean0:50 - NYC (New York City)3:07 and 3:31 - Meesh Quilts4:48 - New York City5:48 and 5:51 - Gotham Quilts 5:53 - Pins and Needles in Mount Cisco, New York6:02 - New York City6:34 - Serger7:22 - Bernina Q247:48 - New York City8:29 - Ikea8:29 - Ikea Alex drawers8:46 - Ikea Pegboard system10:03 - New York City 10:12 - Tri-state area10:13 - New Jersey10:14 - Connecticut10:15 - Westchester10:19 - New York City10:22, 10:42, and 10:47 - Brooklyn10:30 - Brooklyn Quilters Guild 11:12 - Longarm League12:48 - Embroidered quilts13:01 - Embroidered quilt label13:49 - Free motion quilting13:49 - Custom quilting13:57 - Judi Madsen14:01 - Free motion quilting15:23 - Bernina Q2415:25 - Handiquilter15:27 - Juki 15:32 - Bernina Q2415:56 - Pins and Needles in Mount Cisco, New York15:58 - Pennsylvania16:10 - Pantographs16:18 - Longarm League rookie season 16:24, 16:53 and 17:28 - Pantographs17:42 and 17:44 - Baptist fans18:01, 18:07, 18:12 and 18:15 - Pop Rocks19:49 - Bernina 20:41 and 20:46 - Paulette Bonafonté20:47 - Jennifer Coolidge20:51 - Legally Blonde20:55 - The Bend and Snap21:08 - RuPaul's Drag Race21:19 - 60s pop divas21:19 - 80s music21:30 - Sour Ropes21:37 - Haribo Sour Gummy Bears21:43 - Ohio Star21:53 - Kona Cotton 22:01 - Pantographs22:04 - Julie Hirt 22:06 - Pantographs22:10 - Modern Curves pantograph22:18 - Alhambra Rosette Quilt Pattern by Tighe Flanagan22:24 - Foundation paper piecing (FPP)22:38 - Pins and Needles in Mount Cisco, New York22:41 - Fabric Bubb22:51 and 22:54 - Elmers glue23:32 - Glide thread24:12 and 24:17 - Baptist fans24:31 - Mid loft batting weight 25:25 - Kelly from Steel City Quilt Co (@steelcityquiltco)25:48 - Iva Steiner from Schnig Schnag Quilts and More (@schnigschnagquiltsandmore)26:12 - Ikea Alex drawers 26:19 and 26:25 - English paper piecing 26:32 - Smitten EPP quilt pattern by Tales of Cloth26:44 - Vickeidy Plybon of Sewspicious (@sewspicious)26:44 - Dominican27:00 - Emily from Peach and Honey Stitchery (@peachandhoneystitchery)27:07 - Mister Larrie (@mister.larrie)27:27 - Foundation paper piecing (FPP)27:44 and 27:49 - The 80sFollow Quiltysaurus:Instagram - @quiltysaurushttps://www.quiltysaurus.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko
It was Rob's pick this week so you already know its a vampire flick. This time its the academy awarding winning Bram Stoker's Dracula directed by the one and only Francis Ford Coppola and containing an absolutely stacked cast featuring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Anthony Hopkins, Cary Elwes, and more (and more). Will this Vampire classic satisfy the cinephile/bookworm that is Mykel, the Vampire/Lore Master that is Rob, and the Gorehound/Nudity Connoisseur that is Bill?! Listen to find out! And expect our episodes on Thursdays instead on Saturdays from now on. Deal with it Elmers! Tune in next week for Bill's pick! (Hint: Late 80's horror comedy featuring THE British heart throb).
Dear Friends - it's Pan Sauce's last episode of the season! Joining us is Robert's dear friend Halley, (shoutout @halleyz) who gives us the inside look into the comical and surprising world of food styling. How long does it take to style a scallop? Is that Elmers glue or milk? An episode for anyone who like, Michelle's father, would like to say "Stop photographing that damn food and eat it." Thank you to all who have listened out there and supported the show with you kind thoughts and reviews!
Consider the following. Ever since the intellectual awakening of humankind, we have been telling stories to pass the time. Be it Gronk who was able to harness fire to save his tribe from eminent disaster, to the alleged stories Shaharizad told her bertroved to survive just another night, each are equally important for the storyteller and its participants. Our players and skilled DM have woven a narritive which I hope has inspired you, yes you listener, to weave your own reality with others. Obviously the first step is the hardest, and scarriest. But, given the correct atmosphere and open acceptance, you too could have what I have felt in my soul. A tale so vivid and shared, it means more than the reality of its parts. I can feel Arj slicing through a spider's thorax, the pulse of Rush as he topples cultists in a mad dash for survival, and can feel the wardrobe change of a victorious Florence deciding between leopard corset or polished segmented leathers. That's what makes this all the more sorrowful when I say this is the last episode of season 2. Blame, well, you know. Please consider Out Of The Abyss as a fantastic campaign to run on your own time, and feel free to share the results. I'm sure you might have vastly different results... but not as much fun as we have over the course of these almost 2 year recordings. Once again none of this could be possible without Travis Holyfield. Music provided by Kellen and a wopping dollop of Games Brown. Both are bandcamp bound and ready to entertain you. Freesound.org fills in the missing chimes and might be worth your time. Check em out. This quest had its origins at Elm City Games, New Haven, CT. Stop in and say hi to Matt, Trish, or any of the fellow Elmers who are just the best souls this side of the Dixon. Good Night. See you on season 3. -Bob Kegler finally out of the Dungeon, CT
In this episode, twice-elected U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) joins Rev. Dr. Sam Ferguson for a nuanced discussion of power and public service, contemporary media, spiritual disciplines, political stewardship, and the liturgical aspects of social media and public worship. Sen. Sasse names some fascinating things – including when and how he starts the workday; how many Elmers are in his Lutheran circle of grandparent farmers; his perspective on churchgoing; and how he looks back differently, now, on the stretch-years of early parenting. Ben is sometimes called “the intellectual of the Senate,” in the vein of the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan, whose desk on the Senate floor he now occupies. Conversing with him is Rev. Dr. Sam Ferguson, who in May 2019 became rector of The Falls Church Anglican – a congregation where in 1791, George Washington served on the vestry. Guests: Ben Sasse Sam Ferguson Additional Resources: "A Time for Choosing" by Ben Sasse Them: Why We Hate Each Other - And How to Heal by Ben Sasse Falls Church Anglican Sermons by Sam Ferguson
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Episode 95: On this episode, I sit down with my dude Justin aka @elmers_fuddworks and we just have a chat. We talk about some training. We talk about 2011s and some more stuff. Just a nice chill conversation, enjoy! Thank you guys so much for all of your support! Please help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast! Thank you! Got questions? Email us at pewtimepodcast@gmail.com If you want to book Tony for a class email him at performancegun@gmail.com Looking for some new range wear? Head over to https://www.laughnload.com to check out some of the shirts, hats, hoodies and more that are currently available. What to check out some more from us you can search Laugh n Load on IG, FB and YouTube. FB: https://www.facebook.com/252407111792056/ IG: https://instagram.com/laughnload?igshid=tm0tboj9syru YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK8P5NQ_sCpz1Hwasmd62Q
Chris Elmers is the owner of Pay Smart USA and he believes that going the extra mile is the key to a successful business. I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris and get some jewels on key things that makes a business successful. One of those things were as simple as “Doing a Little Extra” than your competitors. Hear Chris Elmers Story from A to Z on how he got in business and the small things he did which helped turn his competitors into clients. For More Info on PaySmart USA Visit www.paysmartusa.com Follow us on IG www.Instagram.com/fromatozwithwb
The 2008 French extreme horror flick, Martyrs, is a very divisive film amongst horror fans. Will the group agree on a 13 year old torture French extreme torture horror film? Probably not! Come back in a few weeks when we present the "Elmers" - a made up award episode where we discuss (and argue) our favorites of 2021 - favorite kills, best nudity, best first viewing, worst acting - it's all gonna be covered so do not miss it!
A Missouri woman runs over her husband but it's his fault! Listen to see how and you'll also be inundated with hot takes regarding the average Doordash driver, a holocaust survivor beauty pageant (woof), and some dorks getting upset at somebody hitting a horse! You better believe it! SUBSCRIBE As always! Make sure you rate, review, and on iTunes! Steal your friend's and family's phones while you're at it, to do so on as many devices as possible. Follow all ya boys on Instagram @rootsoflaughter @mitchellfillup @robotspencer @beamjeremy @hogopod Hit up any of us on Instagram or email therootsoflaughter@gmail.com with suggestions, corrections, comments, updates, or good old-fashioned hate mail! Remember to also go check out and share hatsoffglovesoff.com This episode brought to you by Elmers® glue
Polarstern will mit Energie die Welt verändern: Das Unternehmen bietet nachhaltiges Biogas an, produziert seinen Ökostrom regional am Inn, treibt gemeinsam mit Kund*innen den Ausbau von erneuerbaren Energien weltweit voran und ist seit ein paar Jahren gemeinwohlzertifiziert. Den Mitarbeiter*innen von Polarstern liegen vor allem die Kund*innen am Herzen, für die sie zum Beispiel Events anbieten, wie die Besichtigung eines Kraftwerks oder das Aufräumen an der Isar. Mit welchen weiteren Mitteln macht das Unternehmen auf Themen wie Klimaschutz aufmerksam? Und wie kann jeder persönlich die Energiewende mit vorantreiben? Darüber haben wir mit Norman Elmers gesprochen, der den Vertrieb bei Polarstern leitet. Alle Infos zur Folge und rund ums Thema Gemeinwohl findet ihr auf www.sparda-m.de/podcast und auf Instagram unter @spardamuenchen.
RRA EP 46 Essential Jargon IntroWelcomeSide trip from the propagation seriesBeen super busyMore clubMoving at glacial speedElmering Whoo Hoo!Moving down to the relaunch of Resonant FrequencyTrying to figure out schedulingWhat is the future of Richard's Radio Adventures?New job may throw a wrench in the worksWE NEED FEEDBACK10 meters is coming backBanned from RedditDonationsBridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot)TwaddleHamspeak / JargonRichard's Story timeVisitor from the Planet of Jar-GonLowell K9LDW interpreterAmateur Radio Operators have JargonThe new guys don't understand explain in plain English"Jargon" from middle English means GibberishThe new operators need time to acclimateRichard's Story timeI'm the guy that learn it for myselfeverybody else are not that wayThey need helpRichard's Story timewhen you brick a radioCPS?Ham Speak?Learning to the test was good when the Elmers weren't hidingLearn the infoRichard's Story timeIf you don't understand ask for clarificationHam's love to talkYou are not StupidLearn the material when studying for the testThe operators that are always negative with you don't want them to help youRichard's Story timeDon't Be afraid"The only stupid question is the one that is never asked" it kind of defeats the purposeBoy he sure is full of himselfThe old ways are not workingAs Elmers we need to find a new way to help the new operators.73 Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info
The guys discuss the horror movie that started it all. Will this black and white silent film live up to the hype? Listen now, Elmers!
Foundations of Amateur Radio Since December 2010 I've been licensed as a radio amateur. For some this seems like a long time ago, for others, it's just the beginning. In my time thus far I've attempted to document and describe my journey and in doing so, I've had the unbeatable pleasure of hearing stories from others who were inspired by my efforts to join, or rejoin the hobby. It occurred to me that it's hard to tell when you look at any one amateur if the ink on their licence is still wet, or if the whole certificate is faded and yellowed with time. You also cannot tell by looking if one amateur turns on their gear in the car during the daily commute, or if they go out on expeditions to remote locations twice a year. The callsign a person holds tells you even less, let alone the class of their license. In our community we talk about mentoring and we call such people Elmers, but do we really use this as a way to glue together our hobby as its namesake might suggest? As a result of my profile, there's a steady stream of commentary about what I do and how I do it. As you might expect, there's both good and bad, sometimes describing the same thing from opposite sides in equally heated terms. I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that playing the man and not the ball will get you completely ignored. If however you have a specific grievance with any technical aspect of what I'm contributing, by all means let me know, but be prepared to provide references because it might come as a surprise, I do research before I open my mouth. That's not to say that I don't make mistakes, I'm sure I do and have. Before this turns into a self congratulatory oration, I'd like to point out that all the negative feedback I see all around me does nothing to grow our hobby, does nothing to encourage learning, does nothing to reward trial and error and it doesn't contribute to society at large in any way. I'm mentioning this because I also receive emails from amateurs who have left the community, not because of lack of interest, but because of the bullying that they've experienced. I know that there are several local activities that I avoid because it's just not fun to bump into people who are friendly to your face whilst being vicious online. It continues to amaze me that this topic keeps recurring and that it keeps needing to be called out. One thing I can tell you is that ignoring it doesn't work. I've described previously what you should do instead when you're the subject of such petulant behaviour, but it bears repeating. Say it out loud. "Thank you for your comment. I don't believe that it's in the spirit of amateur radio. Please stop." Feel free to use that phrase anytime someone in this hobby makes you feel uncomfortable. One final observation. If you've not personally experienced this behaviour that's great, but it doesn't mean that it doesn't happen or that it's not endemic. Consider for a moment how you'd feel if you were attacked whilst being active in a hobby you love, for no other reason than that the person attacking you didn't like the wire you were using to construct a dipole or some other equally outrageous reason like your gender, sexual orientation, license class, choice of radio or preferred on-air activity. Say it with me: "Thank you for your comment. I don't believe that it's in the spirit of amateur radio. Please stop." I'm Onno VK6FLAB
RRA EP 41 I Made A Mistake Opening ThemeGreetingsMinionsLegion of FollowersPatreonsand anybody elseSorry about the lateness of the EpisodeBeen really busyWelcome Darius to the teamBio to FollowWe have hit 100,000 visitors to the website. Woo Hoo!About to get kicked off AMAZONMoney grubbing Bitches!We have Paypal for one time DonationsWe have Patreon for reoccurring membershipsPerks to comeAll at the websiteSuper super friendly Reddit Banned from the Amateur Radio RedditPosted a video to help the new folksVideo on YoutubeI have 2 StrikesI have a planMake my own Amateur Radio Reddit with Elmers and no JERKS!First meeting of the Radio ClubOne Meeting of A.R.E.S.Sadly cracking down on the team Offered a RepeaterThanks Dave W5DLPNeed a siteNeed Heliaxand an EngineerRichard ain't the oneI have been wrong (Earth Shattering I know)The older DaysVintage Call SignRichard is old! (Licensed in the last century)Surrounded by ElmersEvery HAM I have met is my ElmerSome Elmers taught me what not to do by exampleI really do like Gordon West WB6NOALearning the answers to the TestRon Jackson N5OJTYou ain't doin itLicensed since 1995 or later your falling down on the Frikin' jobtoo good to help new guys outDivision of the HAM'sDon't want to share with new guysYou need to help the new guys because somebody helped youGo troll the newsgroupsYour selfish and don't want to give back to the communityThere are people talking about at the club meetings because you won't help the new guysGet your butt in gear and help the new guysYour making a mistake not capturing that resource Why am I doing your job?If you don't have at least one guy hanging around asking questions you are falling down on the job and you are a horrible amateur radio operatorNew HAM's aggressively go find your ElmersStudying to the test is not workingGo hunt down some ElmersI am Elmering in person and over the internet Elmering new Hams in other states via the internetA lot of the new breed of ham are worthless as ElmersElmering a new operator in OregonElmering a new operator in South CarolinaJust this week Elmering a new operator in Dallas 30 miles away We've started a new club to Elmer the new operators in Kaufman County TexasWe don't make the mistake of ignoring this resourceYou need ElmersIf the other Hams don't embrace you find other HamsIf these guys make the mistake of ignoring you its because they are LAZYUse the resources available to youThe InternetARRLVideosDo some research because you need to know about Ham RadioHit the books kidsIf nobody will Elmer you CONTACT me I will do my best to help you.No such thing as a perfectly tuned antennaDFing / Transmitter hunting is a good skill to learnDelta Loop laying on its side = SkyloopDiddle Stick ;)Don't make the mistake of wasting you time on those do nothin hams that are falling down on the jobSee it, Do it, Teach itI am extremely busy but I have time for the New HamsPimpin Linux in the Ham shackRuss K5TUX is a Ham Radio GodI am sick and tired of the of the new guys not getting what they need from their fellow Ham radio OperatorsClueless ExtrasDon't make the mistake of not getting on the air anyway you can but don't make the mistake of stopping thereNew Techs go out and conquer the world If they don't' want to talk to you, you really don't need them anyway Spread the Gospel of Amateur RadioIf you have been licensed a week you know more than the operator that got their license yesterday Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Contact Info For Richard KB5JBV: Website: www.rfpodcast.info Email: kb5jbv@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/resonantfrequency/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/kb5jbv MeWE: mewe.com/i/richardbailey31 Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/resonant-frequency-podcast
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PEACE IN OUR TIME! John visits more Elmers. Rossy talks comic book industry. Flint has a good laugh at a pointless 'Joint Communique'. All this plus the prog review...which includes 'Skip Tracer'...the pain never ends!!!!
RRA EP 38 Vibrant Club IntroductionNew ARES UnitNew ClubSocial Media Blitz for the club and ARESFacebookTwitterMeWeTumblrRedditNew RecruitsRecruited 13 members clubRecruited 7 members ARESWorking NetsDMR SadnessWe have a TG on TGIF 75142Discord for ARES and the Club11Update on the J-pole antenna at the studioHello Cedar Creek ARCHello Garland ARCTraining up ARESOnline Club management SystemIs Your Club VibrantYour club needs to be friendly and WelcomingAcknowledge the new guysOffer activitiesHelp the OM's acclimatizeAmateur Radio FraternityThe Division of the HAM'sAlways looking for ways to get away from everybody elseThe Dreaded 501.C3Club members are customers of the ClubClub officers are the staff of the ClubLet the Elmers teach so the new guys can learnKeep you members engagedRecruit by VERecruit by ClassesMe, Me, Me Generation has made it into Amateur RadioMe, Me, Me Generation doesn't to be Us, Us, Us and don't want to Help, Help, HelpLooking forward to field day a bitThanks for listening Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "resonantfre0c-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "DMR radio"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "6bf6f2cec828e054a7a9576e5c8be77a"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content";
A tough Thursday, foreshadowed in some of the clues, such as 59D, Sounds of puzzlement, EHS, and 62A, Cry of frustration, AARGH. Jean struggled in the bottom center, having inexplicably neglected to memorize the Dewey Decimal System before starting today's puzzle. Mike, meanwhile, took to heart yesterday's conversation anticipating rebuses, and was bound and determined to use them, even if the crossword constructor, Trenton Charlson, chose not to.Besides the theme, there were some noteworthy clues, such as 1D, Brand that many people stick with, ELMERS (nice), and 9D, Rodin's thinker, TETE (manifique!).
When did you have good luck? From Bingo in Beaverton to hitting it big at Elmers, Happy St. Patricks Day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RRA EP 31 Noise Level Welcome to Richard's Radio AdventuresYou are in invited to join us at the Resonant Frequency Discord Server https://discord.gg/2aKZwwbyWgLive shows in the futureRRA may fade with time. we will see.Visit the website www.rfpodcast.infoWe are working on live streaming at the discord server so we can do some live showsWe are on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBVMain Topic working with a new ham Don in Oregon who is having noise issues on HFKenwood TS 940MFJ EFHW AntennaDon lacks proactive ElmersWorking to get involved in EmcommNoise SourcePower Lines in his front yard63 foot long wire antenna Antenna height 20 feet off the groundbroad side to Greenland and AustraliaRadio has more buttons and switches than you can shake a stick atPossibly overwhelming for a new hamI started on a Kenwood TS 130Look for noise sources in the houseVampire DevicesCheck the receive by monitoring HF Nets on 40 MetersSolar Cycle is at a low easier to monitor 40 metersReceived Japanese Broadcast and some CaliforniaAntenna OrientationTrying to figure out if it is the Antenna or the RigNVIS"Everything we do is practice for something else in amateur radio"Richard's Story TimeBack to working the problemHorizontal antenna better for noisy situationsReorient the antennaAt least a quarter wave off the groundbuild your own antennaRichard's Story TimeSpool was 500 to 1000 feet I miss spoke3905 Century ClubFind a Elmers no matter where you have to lookContact us for help at one of the links below Find Videos on DMR and Amateur Radio at our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info Glossary - See Glossary for terms used on the show.
From broken cell phones, to sticky shit on my face.
Episode Notes Cici can be found on twitter @postleftprole. The IAF-FAI can be found on twitter @IAF__FAI and through their website iaf-fai.org. The Javelina Network can be found on twitter @JavelinaNetwork. The host Margaret Killjoy can be found on twitter @magpiekilljoy or instagram at @margaretkilljoy. You can support her and this show on Patreon at patreon.com/margaretkilljoy. For an overview of radio from an anarchist perspective, check out the zine For An Anarchist Radio Relay League. Transcript 1:32:19 SPEAKERS Margaret, Cici, Eepa Margaret 00:14 Hello, and welcome to Live Like the World is Dying, your podcast for what feels like the end times. I'm your host, Margaret Killjoy. Are use she or they pronouns. This week I'm talking with two people who have a lot of experience with different radio communications, mostly HAM radio and other means of two-way radio communications. Their names are Cici and Eepa and they work with the Indigenous Anarchist Federation and/or the Javelina Network which is a network of—well, they'll explain it. And we're going to be talking a lot about radio communications, and they actually do a really good job of breaking it down—a subject that could feel very technical. I know I get very overwhelmed when I try and understand radio communications. They break it down in a fairly non-technical way that, well, I'm excited for you all to hear. So this podcast is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network of anarchist podcasts. And usually I lead with a jingle, but this week I'm going to do something slightly different and first I'm just going to say welcome to the Maroon Cast. I don't believe they have a jingle yet. But there is a new podcast on the network called the Maroon Cast and it is absolutely worth checking out. And the jingle—they actually call it a commercial—that I am going to play is from the Institute for Anarchist Studies who are offering grants. And here's that. Hooray. Hey radicals, anarchists, and all of you liberatory leftists. Are you a podcaster, video maker, multimedia artist, or writer? The Institute for Anarchist Studies wants to let you know we have grants available for projects focusing on Black and Indigenous archaisms, police abolition and alternatives, and mutual aid. For details and how to apply visit anarchiststudies.org and click on the grants application post on our main page. That's anarchiststudies.org. Anarchist-studies-dot-O-R-G. Applications close January 31, 2021. Spread the word and tell your friends. Okay, so if y'all could introduce yourself with I guess your name, your pronouns, and then any political or organizational affiliations that makes sense with what you're going to be talking about today. Cici 02:32 So my name is Cici. I do she/her pronouns, I also do they/them pronouns. I don't really have any organizational affiliations at this time. I am—I have some experience with radio in a like a certain area, but in other areas I'm still learning and I'm trying to get up to speed. I am a licensed radio operator which helps a bit. But obviously, like, you don't have to be licensed to do stuff with a radio. And that's I guess enough about me. Eepa 03:13 All right, [I didn't catch a lot of this except Eepa] and I use he/him pronouns. My affiliations, I'm with the Indigenous Anarchist Federation and I'm a part of the newly formed Javelina Network. And basically, I am fairly new to the whole communication world. But it's one of those things that I've become very passionate about building up people's knowledge that way in communities for mutual aid, you know, both in disasters and just for general preparedness. We have ways of communicating that don't rely on, you know, corporate infrastructure or government infrastructure. Margaret 04:02 Yeah, so I guess one of the first things that I want to ask you all, for people who are, like—so this will probably be in some ways a slightly more technical conversation than some of the—some of my shows, just because, at least, there's an awful lot of acronyms and weird technical stuff that comes along with learning about radios. And I think it's worth—I'm going to ask you all a lot about that stuff. But I guess I was wondering if you all could start with kind of like a pitch for why we should care about radios. Like, we all have cell phones. Shouldn't we just use cell phones? Like what are some of the advantages of understanding and having an experience with radio communication? Eepa 04:40 So one of the things that people should consider whenever they're using—whatever type of communications you're using on a daily basis, that could be using email through ProtonMail or using Signal or WhatsApp, or just using your regular cell phone service—these are things things that are controlled by somebody. So the infrastructure that makes them possible is controlled by either corporations, or they're controlled by corporations and regulated by the government. They're subject to warrants and data collection and they're subject to a lot of other, you know, less security-related, but more just infrastructure in general. You know, if, as we saw in hurricane Maria, when hurricanes come they knocked down cell phone towers and if you don't have cell phone towers, your cell phone just becomes a, you know, a box with whatever photos you have on, it doesn't become very useful for communications. And the same thing goes for emails, when you are logging on to your, you know, ProtonMail account which is, you know, a great service and everything—if those servers go down in Switzerland, then you're out of luck—that that means that communication no longer exists. If the United States government decides to block a certain app that—that could basically cut off your service and take away all of your context. So it's a very fragile thing that we have, you know, during normal circumstances cell phone services is great, it's convenient. And honestly, it should still probably be your primary means of communication because of its ease of use. But there's a lot to be said for having all of the infrastructure you need to communicate in your own hands without needing any external infrastructure, aside from a community of other people who are likewise equipped and trained to communicate with. Cici 06:42 I think that's an excellent answer. In addition to what Eepa said I would basically just add on, like, yeah, there's—it's hard with the infrastructure that people usually use—cell phone towers, servers, routers, or at least, you know, commercially available routers and phones and everything. People don't have—people in, like, their communities don't have a lot of control over it. One of the things that I'm actually—I need to do way more study into it, because it's rather technical. But if something were to happen and the internet were to go down, either unintentionally, because—or, you know, not because of a—because like it's natural—something natural happens like a hurricane. Or because the government has shut the internet down for the express purposes of, you know, preventing people from communicating. One of the things radio can do is it can actually mimic a internet, I should—I may say mimic but it's actually a true internet protocol. So you can actually get an internet running up in your community. Those are the kind of things that I think radio is great for. I would echo what Eepa said where it's not really a—in terms of people saying, "Well, I have a cell phone what's, you know, what is radio offer to me?" I'd actually say, yeah, I don't think that just being able to say, "Hey, I communicated with somebody in another spot." Like, that's not really the attraction necessarily for learning a bunch of radio things. I would also note for a lot of people who are just doing off-grid stuff, there's a lot of places where your cell phone just, there's just no signal, it's too far away from cell phone towers. You can still get out with a radio if something were to help. A lot of people are like, well, you know, I'm not gonna be setting up a another Wifi internet system. But, you know, if you're ever hiking or you're doing stuff that's just not close to a big city or whatever, it can still be useful if something happens, you get hurt, you're not out in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone signal needing extreme medical attention immediately. So I just like to point that kind of thing out where it's useful on an individual level, but it's also useful on a community level. Margaret 08:58 Yeah. Yeah. I mean— Eepa 09:00 I think that that's probably one of those—I think that's one of those misconceptions that people have about radio, just in a general sense, is they think that it's two people on walkie-talkies talking to each other. But there's a whole realm of radio use that includes, you know, sending messages, photographs, even videos utilizing radio that people are probably not aware of. Margaret 09:24 I only learned about that really recently when someone was talking about how you can take your Baofeng radio and—I think it was, like, get a photo from the international space station on your cell phone by having your, like, cell phone listen to what's coming out of your radio? Eepa 09:46 Yeah. Margaret 09:48 That was a good moment of like, "Oh, this is some scifi shit." And I'm like, "Oh, and I mean it's some like 1970s scifi shit." But it's—that's so fucking cool. Yeah, I mean, okay, so like, I'm rudely guessing that a lot of people who are listening, if they have much experience like, say, direct action stuff, they're probably their only real experience with radios might be walkie-talkies. Right? And so I was—I was wondering if there's like a way to, like—the thing that really intimidates me when I look at radios is that I look and then I'm, like, okay, there's high frequency, very high frequency, ultra high frequency. There's walkietalkies which use FRS. There's MURS. They're CB radios, there's GMRS radios, there's the Business Band, there's a HAM radio. There's AM/FM, SSB, contint CW, like, there's like all this shit, right? And so I guess I kind of wanted to like start and try and kind of break some of this down if you all can, like, maybe talk starting with like—maybe you'll have a better pedagogical sense of like where to start or something. But in my head, I would ask you first about maybe, like, Family Radio Service, the walkie-talkies, that people might be used to, like what they can be used for and kind of build out from there. Or if there's another way to introduce all of this that you all would like to use. Cici 11:18 I can't actually speak too much to the Family Radio Service. I'm glad you mentioned that there's a lot of different modes. What tends to happen is there's very few people that know all of that, or if they do they're a dime a dozen. At least from my experience talking to other radio people, they tend to focus in areas that they think are interesting, or areas that they think are useful, or whatever. So for instance, you mentioned Family Radio and you mentioned, I believe it's GR-GMRS, I actually have like no experience in those. I mentioned in the introduction that I'm licensed. What I meant by that, or I probably should have been more specific, is that I'm licensed as an amateur radio operator. If people have ever heard someone talk about HAM radio, that's basically what I'm talking about. HAM is just another way of saying an amateur radio app. I'm an amateur in the sense that I don't get money. I'm not like a radio station. I'm not commercially broadcasting, like, the radio you might listen to music or whatever. So that's all that means. Amateur doesn't necessarily mean you don't know a lot or that, you know, it just means I don't get paid. And that my license basically says I can't get paid to broadcast. So that's kind of my experience. So yeah, I don't know if Eepa would be able to talk about the Family Radio Service. Some people have heard CB radio. I believe that's—it's similar to amateur radio but it's it's still very different. I actually associated with truckers doing stuff in the, like, I know, that's kind of an old association, doing stuff in their cars. As far as modes, I know Margaret, you mentioned things like single sideband which is that SSB. That's a voice mode. You mentioned—I guess I should start with the—you mentioned high frequency, very high frequency, and ultra high frequency. Usually people will shorten that to the individual letter. So like very high frequency they'll just say VH, VHF. Those just basically are a shorthand way of talking about how far you can talk. So for instance, people that have Baofengs are often going to be using very high frequency or ultra high frequency. Very high frequency is usually going to be a line of sight, maybe a little bit further because radio waves can actually see a little further than, like, the way we see the horizon. But for instance, if you and a friend both had Baofengs and you lived in the same city, depending on your antenas, that a bunch of other technical stuff, you should be able to hear each other. A lot of times the type of radio also use a repeater. The repeater is basically something that will send the signal further—it's it's own equipment but it will send your signal further than if you just had it by yourself. So when people hear that I just want them to think, "Oh, that's just distance." My interest is in very high—or, excuse me, is in just high frequency, just HF. That tends to be very far distances. So like that's usually talking to people in other countries, or talking to people across, like, a country, like a big country like the United States, or the so-called the United States. I'm in the Midwest, I can use high frequency to talk to someone in California which is obviously not line of sight or, you know, horizon. So that's all that means. I don't—a lot of times HAM radio and radio in general uses these terms that make stuff sound really technical and really like scary, but it's actually just a—there's an easier way to understand it. So that has to just do with distance. That's all I'll say about that for now. I don't want to overload but uh... Eepa 15:01 Yeah, and so basically what I'll add to that is there's two basic things that somebody who's new to radio needs to do to understand what their radio is going to be used for. And so like Cici was talking about with the frequencies: Frequency is one of the two things that you really need to pay attention to when you're a beginner, is frequency and wattage. So wattage is just how much power is actually being emitted from your radio. So one of the ways that you can think about frequency—we'll start with frequency first—is it's basically wavelength. And so the shorter your wavelength, the smaller it is, the smaller the distance—or the frequency or sorry, the frequency. So ultra high frequency, very short distance. Very high frequency is going to be kind of a medium distance. And then high frequency is long distance. Now what the Family Radio Service radios that you're talking about, they broadcast on very high frequency. But what makes them not very good for communicating at distance is they have a low wattage, so they're legally not allowed to go above a certain wattage. And so that means that they can only communicate at like a very, very short distance. Basically, these radios were designed so that way parents and kids could have radios or, you know, a family convoying on a vacation—this is in the days before cellphones—could have communication with each other. And so they didn't need very high wattage, and they didn't want these radio frequencies to be basically blocking other radio traffic. So it's a low wattage, very high frequency and that means that it's going to be a very limited distance. So even with like ultra high frequency, if you have a low wattage, you get even less distance. What amateur radio opens up to you is higher wattage, and it opens up more frequencies. So that's the key thing there. Margaret 17:09 Okay, yeah, I took a bunch of notes about this right before. Right before we started I was trying to like map out all of this because I've been learning about this some for a while. And I was just trying to map all of this out. And what I came up with was basically like three types of, in the US, unlicensed types of radios, and then like two sort of types of licensed radios with HAM radio being kind of like the big—or amateur radio being like the big open one. And it was kind of interesting to me because I learned, like, for example, like I was reading about, like, what the hell is the difference between CB and FRS, and between walkie talkies and trucker radios as I always kind of saw it. And yeah, so I guess if CB is high frequency it needs—it can go further on lower wattage—or I don't know if it goes through a low wattage, but it can go—it bend—the the frequencies like bend around the horizon and hills and shit better. But apparently it takes like a much, much more of an antenna and it doesn't like going into buildings and shit very well as compared to like— Eepa 18:17 Yeah. Margaret 18:17 UHF, which is like much more—I don't know, in my head it's almost like piercing rather than, like, you know, it doesn't go very far but it like goes through things a little better or something? And doesn't need as much of an antenna. I don't know, that's what I—what I—so I guess—like, what I came up with as the things that you can use unlicensed are—well, I mean, you can theoretically use anything—well anyway—actually, I'm gonna ask you some about some of that stuff and a little bit, what you can get away with. But unlicensed, you can use FRS which are like the walkie talkies, you can use CB which has like a slightly higher wattage limit and is shortwave only but requires more of an antenna, and then something called MURS, M-U-R-S, Multi Use Radio Service, which is, like, a little bit better. And then, I think, in terms of licensed radio, I'm actually—I'm running this past youu so you can like tell me if I'm wrong. But also if I'm right then I'm just expressing everything that I learned to the audience. In terms of licensing, there is one type of license you can get without taking a test, you just give the US government 70 of your dollars. And it's General Mobile Radio Service, GMRS. And it's, like, still substantially more limited than amateur radio, right? But it allows more—I don't know, it's a little bit—it's nicer than than family radio service. It's nicer than a walkie-talkie. It's like a fancy walkie-talkie. And you don't have to take a test, versus amateur radio, which I guess you have to in order to—you have to pass these very intimidating tests in order to start using it, or in order to legally start using it. And I guess—I dunno, does that match up with with—does that seem correct? This is just like what I put together right for the show. Eepa 20:08 Yeah, so if people wanted to just get on the radio, like, tonight, if you could just go down to the store and pick something up and get on the radio. Basically, what you outlined is spot on, you know, Family Radio Service is probably the weakest kind of radio that you can get. And, again, if you're within, you know, eyesight of the person you're talking to those kind of radios will work for you. CB radios are larger, typically they're mounted in like a vehicle. So they are a little bit less easy to keep on your person but they do carry further. So this is what nowadays you tend to see, like, off -oaders and other things like that use whenever they're going out in the desert and off-roading. Again, you have limited channels on both of those. So you have, like, you know, theoretically there's a bunch of channels in there, sub-channels, but it's very limited. So if you're in a city or something, you could find very easily that all of those channels are occupied and being used by people. And so that could just make things really confusing and really challenging. CB radios are kind of known as, like, the wild west of like the radio world, because you can say and do anything on that radio channel without any kind of punishment. So it's full of very not great things. And, again, it's a very busy radio channel because it's used by a lot of unlicensed people to communicate. Now, when you're talking about basic commercial radio, which is that license you're talking about for those handheld, the GMRS, that is going to be something that usually requires that you show you are a business. So you need to have an LLC, a nonprofit, some kind of designator, some kind of, like, you know, tax ID or whatever, to tell the FCC that yes, I'm a business. They will assign you a little tiny frequency of the spectrum that none of the other businesses in your area have and then you're stuck with it. So that means that you might have a few channels on your radio, but that's all that's going to be available to you to legally use. And you're having to pay money on a regular basis to keep that license. Margaret 22:23 Okay. Eepa 22:24 The one upside to that is you do get to use a slightly more powerful radio that—I mean, they are designed for, you know, like, mines and construction sites and factories, that's typically where these kind of radios are used. So they are more powerful and they also have the legal ability to be encrypted. So you can actually get encrypted radios, which is not legal on any other radio service. The only way you can do that is through the GMRS. But you have to go through a major company to get your encryption service which means if somebody wants to de-encrypt your radio, all they have to do is get in contact with the company and find out what your encryption keys are and then they're in. So this is also something that you see a lot of law enforcement that had switched to is this style of radio, just a modified one that are, you know, higher power and use repeaters. So these are all legal non-testing options, but they're purposefully designed to limit you. They're designed to basically reduce your capacity to communicate beyond line of sight in a way that, I mean, the amateur radio community would say the reason why is because, you know, you can't have people running rampant on the on the air, there needs to be, you know, law and order on the air. So that's part of the reason why the amateur bands are more thoroughly regulated, is to basically make sure that there's a system of accountability to the government. Margaret 24:00 Okay. Cici 24:04 Actually, I'm really glad that Eepa shared tha. I have—my information outside of HAM radio is very limited so I actually learned a lot listening to that. The only different thing I would like to say is there's actually a lot of changes coming with the—not with the testing, but the FCC—this is extremely recent. Like, I think the actual report from the FCC is, like, was dated like December 28—of like a few days ago, like last month, basically, it'sless than a month old. But they did actually say they're going to start charging people for HAM radio licenses. This is extreme because it used to—like, as of right now it's completely free. You have to take a test, but you don't have to pay any money. Sometimes if you look online you'll see people saying they want $15. That doesn't actually go to the FCC, that goes to the people providing the test itself. Those people are actually just HAM radio operators. It's, one of the interesting things is that the FCC actually has a very decentralized, like, they basically let HAM radio operators test each other and that's—they just send the paperwork to the FCC to get your callsign. So if anyone's at home thinking, "Oh, I was thinking about getting licensed and I think I'm ready." If you don't want to pay the FCC $35, like, I would, I would say, like, do what now. Along with that, they actually cut the GMRS license to $35 as well, it used to be $70. So they actually made getting a GMRS license and getting a HAM radio license the same price. HAM radio—people on ham radio, very upset, like, they—one of the big things is, oh, we need to attract people to HAM radio. So, like, the community in general is not happy about this change. It hasn't taken effect yet. The report doesn't actually say exactly when it's supposed to take effect, like, it's supposed to take effect the month after the report, but then it has to go through a bunch of bureaucracy. If I had to guess I'd say they're probably going to try to do it sometime around February/March. But it might be sooner, it might be more after that. As far as my experience, I—that's correct, you do have to take a test to get into HAM radio. Even in HAM radio, the first—there's three levels. Basically you have to pass each test to get to the next level. So like you can't just, like—so the levels, the first one you have is technician—technician level. The second one's a general level, that's actually where I'm at. I have a general level license. And then the highest one is called amateur extra, a lot of people just say "extra." That's—extras basically have the most privileges on the HAM radio. Margaret 26:36 They all sound inverted. Like, if I was to come up with the hierarchy, I would be like amateur, general, technician. Cici 26:44 Yeah no, they're like actually, like, holdovers from older—like there used to be advanced, there used to be a novice and, like, they've changed—the FCC is the one that's in charge of making these levels. And it's like, it's changed a lot. It used to be kind of like five or like three and a half kind of, and now it's basically just the three. Sometimes you'll run into a really old HAM who's like, "I haven't advanced license," and it's, like, what the hell is that? But it's basically like an old, depreciated license that they don't issue anymore. So yeah, I'm at the middle level. You can't just jump straight to, like, one of the levels. So like, if you're like, "I think I know enough to get an extra license," you can't just go and say, "Give me the extra test, I'll get an extra license." But you can take them all in one sitting. So like, if you're like, "I'm pretty sure I could do the extra," they'll give you a technician test. If you pass it, they'll give you a general test. If you pass it, they'll give you an extra test. The extra test has more questions, it's—I'm actually studying for it right now. It's very technical. It's kind of like what Eepa was referring to. There's kind of a culture of HAM radio. And it's, there's this idea that you basically have to earn your privileges on the bands by knowing what you're doing and all this type of basically hierarchy type of ideas. But I mean, it is helpful to know some of the things that are in the test. I've actually learned a lot, just from having to study for the technician or the general test even though I've forgotten some of it. The licenses are good for 10 years. So you do have to actually renew them every 10 years. So yeah, after a few years I'll have to renew mine, and pay them this stupid fee that didn't exist when I first got it. But yeah, also something I want to put out is if you—you only need a license if you want to transmit. By what I mean by that is if you want to send a signal out. That's important if you're, like, if you're in an emergency situation, you're probably going to want to send a signal out. If you're trying to communicate with people that are not near you, you want to send a signal out. But if you just want to listen you actually don't need a license, you can actually go grab a radio tonight, tune your radio to HAM radio bands and just listen all day long, as long as you don't transmit. And technically you're not supposed to interfere. So you can't, like, jam other people's signals. But, like, if you're not transmitting, you can listen, like whatever. Like there's no license to listen. So that's something interesting I want people to know: if you just want to listen to stuff, you don't actually need a license. Margaret 29:05 What do they talk about around you? Because around me, like, I got a scanner and, you know, it doesn't transmit any way, right? And I set it to listen to HAM radio channels, and I mostly heard like a 70-year-old talking to maybe a 15-year-old about like how to cook hot dogs and how to get trucks unstuck in mud, and then started explaining a story about snakes that I found very improbable. And that was about the most interesting thing that's happened, like, all of the many hours I've, like, just had the scanner on in the background. I don't know. I'm curious what you all have heard people talking about on these things. Cici 29:45 So for me, I actually don't do that much listening. Going back to kind of like different areas of different—I guess that's something called "rag chewing." In the HAM radio world that's if you hear someone say, "Oh, you're rag chewing," that's basically you're getting on the radio, you're just listening to other people. A lot of times people will make—I don't want to say a game, game probably sounds—is the right—is the wrong—but people will actually do this as a contest. Like, sometimes people will try to contact as many people as you can in a certain amount of time. You've heard of people called "contesting," that's what they mean. You'll hear some people "de-exing," this is better if you have that—so if you're in the high frequency, you try to get people as far away from you as you can. A lot of that, actually, you don't say much. Because you want to get as many contacts, you'll actually have this very non-conversation. It's basically like your call sign, like, some necessary information and that's it. Some people actually automate it. It's interesting. So you don't actually say a lot when you're doing that. However, I know we mentioned ultra high frequency, the UHV—or excuse me UHF, I'm sorry—UHF earlier, and somebody might be thinking, "Why would I want to even talk"—like they're very short, like, distances. They can penetrate into buildings which is helpful. So someone's like, "Why would I want to do that? If somebody right there, like, what's the point?" I mentioned earlier, one of the things you can do is you can create your own WiFi networks. Those actually operate. And those vary—or excuse me, not very, but ultra high frequency. 13 centimeters is about where that happens if people are able to look at a band plan and, like, see what links go where. If you were trying to set up your own—like, even like the commercial WiFi networks operate in that same thing. That's why your router is generally limited to your house and just outside your house and why you can't pick up a router like a mile away. So that's kind of like—I know, this is getting away from the question of what do people talk about around you. Margaret 31:50 Oh, no, no. Go on. This is a better tangent. Cici 31:55 It's like you don't have to necessarily even if you—there's a lot of people that have radios and they hardly ever listen, they don't ever rag chew. One of the things I'm trying to learn is it's basically Morse code. I don't know why I said basically, it is Morse code. It's called—for technical reasons it's called "continuous wave" in HAM radio. So if you hear people saying CW, that's Morse code. One of the attractive things in Morse code—because someone's like, "Well, why would you want to do that, that seems way more, way more like technical and you have to learn a whole thing and then"—it gets out when nothing else can. When I say that is a radio signals take up a certain amount of space, basically, in the bigger—the more space it takes up—bandwidth is how, I guess, the technical word for that. But the more bandwidth it is, the harder it can be to get that signal out. This is particularly pression, as Eepa was saying, a lot of times you're limited in how many watts you can put out. So if you're running something that's not a lot of watts—especially you've got like maybe an antenna that you've made or an antenna that's not extremely efficient—if you can do something like Morse code, it might get out, when if you were trying to do a voice code wouldn't get out. Now you have trade-offs with that, like, you know, you have to, you have to have equipment that will use it, you'll have to have somebody on the receiving end that can listen to it. But actually a lot of people use automatic—something, I forget what it's called. But it's basically something where when it comes up to your computer, or your radio, depending on if your radio is nice enough, will just automatically translate the Morse code for you. So you don't necessarily have to know it. In the HAM culture it's kind of like, well, that's cheating, you know, like you're supposed to like actually learn it and whatever. But if you're using it as an emergency thing, for instance, it can be really important. Another thing is if you don't really want to listen to what people around, you have to talk about, like I don't want to care—I don't care how people make hot dogs. The jokes is actually that if you are actually—a lot of it's just what gear do you have, what radio do you have? And like, "Oh, how nice is your radio?" And it's just, like, this is not information I need. One of the things, you can actually send out images? Which seems kind of like, "Well, I've got a computer, why do I care that I can send out images and like actually receive them?" This can be key if you're in a place where the government's actually shut down on purpose, you know, your your internet or your cell phone stuff, because they're doing things that they don't want people to know. For instance, I don't actually, I don't know if it's still happening. But I remember in the northern region of India, there was a blackout there a year or so ago. The Indian government was doing just, we don't really know because nothing could get out. But if you had a radio that could send out—there's fast scan and slow scan—TV is what it's called. But if you could send out an image without the government knowing, you could potentially let people know what's going on and in a situation where it's otherwise impossible to get communication out. So I mean, that's something that I—basically my answer to the question, "What do people talking around me?" is, "I don't really know." I'm not listening to people around me so much and I'm not a I'm not rag chewing, basically. But that's just to give people examples of what you can do if you're like, well, I'm really antisocial, I don't want to talk to anybody around me about just random stuff. So... Eepa 35:14 Yeah, for like around me, one of the things that—I actually do listen. I'm actually still in the process of getting licensed. The tests are themselves are, you know, intimidating and challenging but you can develop a lot of interesting insights, basically, by listening. And, I mean, around where we're at it's simple stuff, like, they have little game shows where you can, like, call in answers to trivia questions. And they have, like, little social meet and greets. They've got like a technical night where if you're having a problem with your radio, you can call in and they'll help you troubleshoot what's going on with it. And this is all done via repeaters, which means you could use a UHF or VHF, you know, like a Baofeng basically, to talk to somebody in Ohio. Now, again, these repeaters are run by local radio clubs which means, you know, you don't control the infrastructure, which means if those repeaters were to go down or, you know, the government was to take them over or something like that, you could lose access. And that's one of the reasons that I'm very interested in HF because HF is a self-contained communication system where you're able to do everything on your own. The IF's in contact with some of the people—some of the anarchists in Ethiopia. And during the recent civil war in Tigray that was one of the issues that they were running into and something that they had wished that they had basically prepared was people who could actually send out images and send out news reports on the radio from within Tigray because a lot of the news was only coming from the Ethiopian state forces. And there were, you know, reports and rumors of massacres and other things like that. But there were no images, there was nothing really to substantiate what was happening. And so just touching on that, the ability to send images and things like that is really nice. But just when it comes to listening, I think that's actually something really critical to think about when you're looking at radio from a prepper kind of standpoint, from a—the idea that you are trying to get into communications because you want to be a part of community awareness. The primary thing that you will be using radio for in a situation where communications are shut down through normal means, and that could mean just a grid down, you know, Hurricane knocked out the power grid or something like that. Or it could be something more sinister where, you know, the government is purposefully denying people access to communication. The primary thing you're gonna be doing on radio is listening, is intelligence gathering. It's figuring out what all the other HAMs that are on the radio are talking about, what are they seeing, you know. Are they seeing, you know—are there rumors of, you know, troop movements to the north? Are there rumors, that there's a food shortage in the town that's north to you or that, you know, they're sick people really concentrated in a certain area? That intelligence gathering is something that you can do with really cheap equipment. You can—one of the things that we recommend on our site is to get a shortwave, you know, receiver or something that can listen to all of these different bands. And just use that as a tool in your community to get people the ability to listen and learn because information is absolutely critical for survival, it's the central thing you can have in a situation where stability has crumbled, is to have information awareness on the ground. So listening, even when you're, you know, not licensed, can do that. It also can kind of give you an idea of what your local HAM community is like. Because one of the things that you will very, very rapidly learn, if you're a minority and you're involved in HAM, is that the community is blazingly white. And sometimes they can be fairly reactionary. And you can actually start to take notes of people that are actually kind of cool on the radio and people that you never want to talk to you again, just based off their call signs because they're required to give those. And that can help you decide in the future how reliable somebody information might be, or what kind of perspectives they might be providing in a disaster situation. So that kind of, like, finite information gathering is an important skill to develop even before you consider transmitting, you know, that's something you can work on right now. Margaret 39:59 Yeah, that makes sense. Cici 40:00 I'm actually really glad he mentioned that. Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you, Margaret, I'm sorry, Margaret 40:04 No, go ahead. Cici 40:05 I was just gonna say like, I—I'm gonna preface this just legally by saying, don't ever do anything illegal on the radio. But one of the things that I don't think people necessarily realize is that the FCC isn't—they don't have the manpower to sit and listen to like every single band. So like, generally, if you're doing something say, untoward, or you're not necessarily licensed, it's not the FCC that's going to like find out. It's the other HAMs. HAM radio is largely kind of self-disciplined. It's self—like, for instance, we do our own testing. Like, it's not like if you do—if you do something someone's—the band hammer is gonna come down. It's basically if you piss off enough HAMs or if they know, they'll— they're the ones who's going to report it. Eepa had mentioned earlier in our conversation that in HAM radio you can't send encrypted communication. However, you could send—and there's kind of a formality of how you send information via HAM radio—but for instance, you could say what they would expect you to say if you were doing a regular HAM conversation and it could mean not what they would necessarily expect it to mean. So for instance, one of the things on—I don't know a lot about voice because I actually am trying to focus more and Morse code, but one of the things that you're supposed to do on Morse code to call a another radio is CQ, CQ CQ. And then someone will be like is, you know, are you looking for someone? You can use those codes to mean for your intended audience whatever you want them to mean. So it's not encrypted. But it's also something where the other HAM radio, if someone happens to be listening, has a HAM radio, they won't necessarily know what's going on. Again, you should never do anything illegal on the radio. I just want to let people know that it's not like there's a radio police that sits and actively listens, like, it's really just other HAMs that are gonna report you. Also, that's something to know. If you note that you're in kind of a, you know, maybe you live in a really remote area and there's just not a lot of other HAMs, you're listening on the air, and they're just not a lot of other people, you don't hear a lot of other people. That also might mean there's not really a lot of people listening, which means there's not a lot of people that could report you to the FCC. So that's something to keep in mind as well. If people were, you know—also something to note that even in a licensed situation, for something that's considered an emergency, and this is actually one part of the test, you can break HAM radio protocol and laws in the case of emergency. And that's actually something that's acknowledged. So like, if something were happening where it's like, this person needs immediate attention, you're not expected to follow all the—like, you can get on the air and be like, "I'm not licensed, but I need help," and most HAMs are gonna not, you know, they're not going to get on you. Like, that's allowed. So that's also something I want people to know, like, if you just want to radio for emergencies technically you should be licensed and it's good, because you'll have experience and you'll know what you're doing, but if it's something like this is like four death, or this is extreme, other HAMs aren't gonna report you. Like, people are generally, you know, and also that's allowed. So even if they did report you other HAMs would be like, well, that's allowed in the rule. So something I just wanted people to know. Margaret 43:44 Yeah, that actually helps. Eepa 43:45 So if you break your leg out in the woods, go ahead and get on your Baofeng and start honking. Margaret 43:51 So I feel like at this point, I should probably tell the audience what a Baofeng is. Which is, as far as I understand—because that's actually, that's how Baofengs were introduced to me, right is like, "Oh, yeah, I got a Baofeng." Like, "Oh yeah, there's radios over there, they're Baofengs." And like, everyone like talks about it, like, "Whoa, like, this is the fucking coolest thing ever," right? And it's just a really cheap radio that can do a lot of things. And it can do a lot of things that are legal like transmit at low wattage on FRS. And it can do a lot of things that would only be illegal if you were licensed. But it's just kind of like, what, a $20 or $30 radio you can buy on the internet and you can like swap it out with a nicer antenna? And it's just kind of like—it's become, like, kind of like a thing in this sort of like tactical and prepper and whatever worlds is like Baofengs is, like, the thing. But actually what you were talking about, about how you can use it in emergencies. That's kind of how I've always seen, like, I have a Baofeng, right? I don't really know how to use it. I've pretty much just used it to listen to things. But I'm like, okay, I could theoretically transmitted an emergency if I needed to. And, you know, for a $20 thing that can transmit in an emergency, that's cool. It's also cool that it's a tool that, like, isn't limited, like, I hate when I buy something and it's like, this is locked down to make sure that you can't do the things it's supposed to do. Just the things that you're allowed to do. You know? Eepa 45:23 Yeah. Margaret 45:23 I hate that kind of shit, I—there's a, just, I don't know, whatever. I'm clearly an anarchist, I—there's—I don't really have to defend this position very hard. Eepa 45:36 Yeah, and so like, those Baofengs are basically like, I mean, the the way that you can think about it is, like, your first, you know, foray into radio if you are, like, just—what I generally recommend Baofengs for is if you're actually interested in doing like, computer stuff with it, if you're interested in doing programming, they can be really fun to play with. Also, if you're interested in a radio that the cops can confiscate and you're not going to miss it because it's not that much of an investment, that's another really good reason to get a Baofeng. But if you're a beginner and you're serious about getting into radio, I do think that there are better options for just ease of use, because Baofengs can be very difficult to program, sometimes, they can be very finicky to use all of the functions of it. And so something like, you know, an Alinco, or a Yaesu, you know, these types of like, you know, Japanese radios can be a little bit more easy to use and they're going to be much more durable, you know, as far as like weather proofing and things like that. But again, that's something you have to weigh the pros and the cons of, you know, is this something that's gonna be confiscated at a protest, I probably don't want to spend a lot of money on it. Whereas if you're something where this isn't my go bag, I need something that's going to survive no matter what, then you might want to invest more money in something that's going to be easy to use and is going to be durable. So I mean, yeah, the Baofeng s ubiquitous, because it is cheap and there are better options that are still affordable. Margaret 47:20 I feel like the Baofeng is like such a perfect way to introduce someone to help goddamn convoluted radio looks, like, you know? Eepa 47:30 It can't—that's one of the issues with it is if you were—if I was to hand you a Yaesu. Like if I was to give you just like a Yaesu FT4X you would be able to program that without plugging in into a computer. It's much easier to use. You can just run to the menu, everything's right there. It's not convoluted and complex. And I think that's one of the issues with the Baofeng is it kind of—if you're not used to radio it can be very, very intimidating if you see that as your first introduction to radio. At least that's been my experience. I do have Baofengs, I was that typical person where I went out and I, first thing I got was, you know, a four-pack of Baofengs that I split amongst some of my comrades. And we were, you know, learning how to use them. But it was much more challenging. And the first time I used a radio with a nice, smooth, easy operation interface, you know, a nice, easy menu system. It really—it made it a lot less intimidating. Margaret 48:35 Now you sold me. I mean, yeah, like, I basically look at my Baofeng and I'm like, I'm an idiot. And I'm like, I know how to program a computer to some degree, like, I've been doing technical shit for very long time. And I just look at it, and I'm like, I don't have enough time to dedicate in my life. Actually, this ties back to something I don't remember—I think it was Cici who was saying it but I'm not sure—earlier about how like, you know, Cici's like well, I actually very involved in this community, right, but then you're like, but I only know about the stuff that I'm interested in. I don't necessarily have to know everything about everything. And that is one of the things that's so hard about radio is when you look at it from the outside, it's just a string of letters that you're supposed to know how to make sense of. I mean, it honestly reminds me of like when you get into guns or something when everyone's like, "Oh, yeah, well if you don't have this thing go attached to this thing and the other thing and then this thing, then you're just gonna die." Well I don't wanna die. Cici 49:32 I mean it's actually—yeah, I'd say with guns it's a good analogy. Like, there's very few gun people who, like, their experienced with revolvers, and they're experienced with like the latest pistols, and they're experienced with like lever guns, and their experienced with black powder, and their experienced with like—yeah, like, if people are—I don't know if listeners, if your listeners would have a good sense of like how guns are. I know you've done some episodes on firearms, but generally people tend to know more about certain aspects of firearms and they do other aspects, even though—even people that have a broad knowledge will know more about stuff than others, like black powder is very specific. A lot of people don't—who know a lot about guns, still don't know a lot about black powder, or vice versa. In the same way radio is kind of like that. There's very few. And I mean, like, I haven't met anybody who's, like, I know everything about every aspect of radio. That's, like, a crazy person. Like, or I should say, a person who's like, you know, they might be an engineer or something or that's their job. Eepa 50:33 Yeah, yeah. Cici 50:34 So for most people, like, I actually don't do too much what I would call local radio stuff and be—that'd be the very high frequency and ultra high frequency. I am interested in mesh networks, which would be the setting up those WiFi networks, but I haven't actually done a lot with it. What I'm interested in, the stuff is usually called high frequency, it's more long-distance, it's very different from the ultra high frequency. So I'm still learning a lot about setting up a mesh network and how to do a decentralized WiFi. I'm still learning a lot about that. What I guess my interests lie more in something called, I mentioned Morse code over there. There's another aspect of radio called QRP. So yeah, QRP is just a fancy way of saying low power. Generally, when people talk about radio they're gonna be talking about wattages. So we've been talking a lot about Baofengs and I know Eva mentioned the Alinko radios, Yaesu radios, these are generally going to be handy talkies. They looknkind of like what people might think a walkie-talkie would look like. The type of radios that would be a base station, they'll look very different. They look kind of like a—basically a box. It's a real, if it's a nice space station, that might be a really big box. Generally those are going to be at 100 watts or more, but those are also going to be extremely expensive. They're going to also generally require kind of semi-complex antenna setups, a lot of room to set up some type of base station like that. The stuff that I'm interested in for low power, the difference is that it's much cheaper. And a lot of people look at radio and they're like, I don't have an extra $1,000 to just drop on like a nice radio, I don't have an extra—especially if you want to do long distance stuff. That was kind of my interest. That's actually why I have a general license. If you get a technician license, it actually kind of limits you to very high frequency and ultra high frequency. You can do some stuff on the longer distance, but it's very limited. So yeah, you to even do stuff with long distance in a general sense, you have to get a general license, but a QRP is a way that you can not spend a lot of money—or at least spend less money, it still might be a lot of money, relatively speaking. But um. What'd you say? Margaret 52:58 And QRP means low powered, right? Cici 53:01 Yeah, low power. For Morse code, that's five watts or less. For voice modes like single sideband, that would be 10 watts or less. Actually, a lot of HAM radios kind of poopoo it because they're like, why would you use, you know—it's just, it can be difficult because you're using such little power, but you get a lot of benefits with it. A lot of benefits is you can use a radio that doesn't—or you can use an antenna that doesn't take up a lot of space. If you live in an apartment, that's huge. If you live in a place where, you know, like, you don't—you're not supposed to set up outside antennas or something, that's huge. I already mentioned that it's very cheap, or cheaper, I shouldn't say very cheap. But it's cheaper than doing other types of radios that use much higher power. Also, one of the big things is that you can make your own radios. We were talking about earlier how one of the benefits of radio was that it's decentralized, like, you're not about to go make your own smartphone. Margaret 53:55 Mm hmm. Cici 53:56 At least I can't. I don't know anyone who can. But you could make your own radio. And you can make your own antenna. In fact, a lot of HAMs encourage people to make their own antennas because it's—antennas are actually kind of expensive to go buy. It's actually cheaper to make them. So like a lot of HAMs will just learn how to make antennas out of, like, nothing. Like a lot of people make them on a tape measure and stuff, like it's very—if you're kind of that person where it's like I want to experiment and I want to kind of just make stuff with found materials or stuff that's, like, I have already at my house. Like, that's a huge benefit. Also, we didn't mention this earlier, but RF safety kind of is a related to the amount of—it's related to a lot of stuff, but it can be related to the amount of watts you're putting out. Margaret 54:39 What is RF? Cici 54:41 Oh, sorry, RF is radio frequency. It's just—it's the type of energy we're using for radio. Margaret 54:47 So what is—how does it tie in to safety? Sorry, I'm just like... Cici 54:52 Oh, it's okay. So if you're using something like 100 watts or more and you're transmitting. Like, for instance, you should never touch an antenna at that many watts that's transmitting. You're gonna get an RF burn. It's basically something that, like, it can get kind of complicated. But—and there's—I don't want to like scare people or anything, like, it's not—I'm not trying to be like, "Oh, we didn't talk about safety." But the lower wattage you use the less you have to worry about that, basically, especially if you have an indoor antenna or something. Like, if you have an indoor antenna, you really want to keep your RF, like, levels lower so you don't—part of it is actually practical, like, we haven't talked a lot about interference. But if you have a really, really high, like, wattage, and today—it can cause interference. And it can be something where your neighbors are trying to like use their electronics, and they hear all sorts of weird stuff, they hear all sorts of clicks and whatever. That's because you're using like a really high power radio. So, like, your neighbors just might get mad and be like, "You're, we see this antenna outside your house, and it's doing this thing and blah, blah, blah." So using a less power, it can be—it can cause less interference. But also it will just cause less RF like fields, which means that it's safer to operate inside. And someone might, like, might be thinking, "Well, why would I want to operate inside? If I can operate outside, shouldn't I?" Well, it depends. Are you doing something where you don't necessarily want people to know you're operating. A big antennas, like, if you have a huge antenna outside your house, or even just kind of a moderate one but something that's obviously an antenna and not a TV antenna, it'll be like, well, that person's a radio operator. Not everybody wants that immediately known if they were to walk by their house. I'll just say that. It's something that, if you're using QRP, it's much easier for you to not cause interference, to operate from completely inside, and to be able to make your own equipment. Margaret 56:51 It's really cool honestly. Like, talking to you makes me want to learn how to build radios. Eepa 56:58 I mean, it's like, there's some benefits to, like, QRP, like low power HF radios for prepping especially because they're mobile. You can literally put one of these—you can put a full QRP setup—a low power radio, power source, an antenna, and like an antenna tuner—in your purse. You could put it in a very small satchel and be able to talk to somebody states away. So these can be really compact and really mobile solutions that still give you access to autonomous email, like, still give you access to, you know, listening to all of these different bands, transmitting all these different bands. So from a preparedness perspective, that is a huge benefit. The low wattage basically allows you to use less power from your battery so you can use a very small solar panel that folds up and into your backpack to recharge your battery when you need. And so that just has tremendous benefits for mobility. And one of the key things to think about from a, maybe, a situation where you have any type of adversary. So that could be, you know, a lot of white supremacists militia types have created radio nets and have radio training. They're—they've been working on preparing this for years, they have pre-designated frequencies and nets, they've got all these different things set up. And one of the things that they can do is they can track you. So it's extremely easy to triangulate and locate the source of a transmission. So if you are needing to transmit something that is sensitive or that will identify you, as politically opposed to people that might be interested in finding you, you're going to want to transmit from locations away from your place of residence and also in a way that doesn't, you know, create a big circle on the map around your house. You're going to want to choose random locations to transmit from, and you're going to want to use, you know—low power helps with that a little bit as well. You can reach the people you need to without giving away your position too much. But as soon as you click the transmission button, you're opening up the world to find out exactly where you're at. So you can transmit what you need to, pack up, and get out of there if you need to. That's the nice thing about those low power rigs. So that's something to really think about when you're getting into radio. And, yeah, you can build your own, you can build your own antenna. There's some awesome antennas that you can literally just launch up into a tree with a slingshot and it's—all it is is one giant long strand of speaker cable, speaker wire. That's it, that's an antenna. Nothing more is needed. You just need a little antenna tuner to hook up to it and your radio and you're good to go. So those kinds of things are—they open up the whole world to you on a very, very—on a lower budget than you would be if you had a base station. One of the things that we talked about with the article that we released the Javelina Network is that handheld radios and QRP HF radios are very good for transmitting on the go and that was our main focus on that. You can do base stations which is like based out of your apartment, based out of your co-op or your bookstore or whatever you want to do. But again, that's a known location, that's a fixed location, that means that you have to be much more careful about what you're transmitting. And if you're transmitting outside of legal areas, the amateur radio committee has a whole community of amateur snitches that their whole thing—they get their jollies by tagging people on not having licenses and stuff. So it can happen. You just got to be careful about what you do. Margaret 1:00:53 That's actually one of the questions that I—when I asked around basically being like what should I ask these people? One of the questions that came up a couple times was how real is—I think—it was presented to me that's called fox hunting? Like, the hobby of tracking down on licensed operators. What a great culture, what a wonderful culture where their whole thing is just snitching on people. But so, yeah, my question was, like, how real is that? Like, how much do people—especially like, let's say if you're not—I mean obviously if you're doing something where people are—where the people around you are politically opposed to you, and opposed to what you're saying, obviously that will increase the odds. But if you're just, like, coordinating some random bullshit like picking up lumber or something like that, how much do you act—do people—how real is this? How much do people actually get kind of tracked down? Eepa 1:01:52 So from my experience, basically, fox hunting—I'm sorry, I've got a ICE helicopter flying over me right now. The—as far as fox hunting goes, if you go to any type of, like, HAM Fest or HAM convention or HAM con or, you know, whatever you want to go to, they will all have fox hunting competitions. This is something that, you know, people really enjoy doing is just like, you know, hunting down signals. Now, what this is typically used for is not going to be tracking down the guy who's saying, "Hey, I got lumber," or, you know, the person who's like, "Hey, you know, I need to pick up a quart of oil from you," or something like that, or the gal that's, you know, "I've got eggs for sale," or something like that, you know. It's not typically going to be stuff like that. It's usually like sources of interference that people are going to be tracking down. So if you're causing a lot of interferenc, and it's pissing people off, then they will fox hunt you down, and they'll find out what's going on. So if you have a jammer or something like that, which are illegal, and you operate that jammer and it makes people mad—if you operate it for long enough, people will find it and they will make sure that that is put to the stop. And so you have to be careful if you do utilize jammers and things like that, that you're not using them when you don't need to. So fox hunting in, like, day to day circumstances is a little bit less of a threat. If you know kind of what radio people sound like—and, again, do this at your own risk. This is something, again, that, you know, is illegal. But if you had like a fake callsign and you just follow the standard protocols of calls, you could basically get away with it as long as you didn't accidentally have some callsign that somebody there knew as being somebody else. So generally it's not going to be an issue if you're just talking between two people, you select a frequency, you listen to it, nobody's on that frequency, nobody's been on that frequency for a long time, and you just use it to call each other to coordinate something. Just kind of sound like you belong and you'll be okay. As soon as you get into an adversarial situation, that's when you do have police operating like stingers and other devices that will track down cell phone data, they'll track down radio data, everything—any kind of frequency that's being emitted, those things will be able to track down the source of so just be very aware of when and how you're transmitting, and be safe about it. Cici 1:04:29 Absolutely. And I would actually add to what Eepa says: If you're going to use a call sign, first you want to absolutely know who—you know, if you're licensed—So, okay, so for people who are like what the hell is call sign? Margaret 1:04:43 Yeah I was about to ask. Cici 1:04:46 For HAM radio, what—basically what happens is you take this test. Assuming you pass they'll—what the license actually—the most important thing that I guess the license gives you is a call sign. I actually have a call sign. I'm not going to say it. The reason I'm not going to say it is because for anybody that says a call sign, it's instantly look up-able. When you take the test you have to give like an address, it's supposed to be your home address, of where you live. And basically that data is publicly available. So like, if I were to say my call sign right now, anybody listening to this podcast could go look it up online and find out exactly who I am—or at least, I shouldn't say exactly who I am. They could find out the name that I gave to the FCC, which is my real name. They could find out the address I have listed. You're supposed to updat it, like, you know, every time you move or whatever. A lot of people don't necessarily but like if they find out, like, that can become an issue. So for instance, let's say you just found a call sign. Nobody's using it. Cool. Somebody happens to look it up—and they might actually do this innocuously, a lot of people want these—they're called QSL cards. It's basically a little card that say, "Hey, I contacted you." And it's like a postcard that 's like, oh, cool. So they might just look it up just thinking, "Hey, I contacted you, I want a little postcard," and see that,
Jarenlang bestaat Elmers leven uit vechtsporten en geweld. Na een ingewikkelde jeugd (z'n moeder zat bij het verzet, vader bij de SS) is hij zo bang voor het leven dat agressie een goede manier was om te overschreeuwen. Op een gegeven moment raakt hij zelfs geïnteresseerd om huurmoordenaar te worden. Hij gooit z'n leven om als hij een vrouw ontmoet die hem helpt voor het eerst gevoel toe te laten. Samen met haar runt hij inmiddels een opleidingsinstituut in familieopstellingen. Veel luisterplezier! -- Over ons Podcast UI gaat over mensen die ergens in hun leven onderuitglijden, zich afkloppen en na het leren van een paar levenslessen weer opstaan. Van oudsher gaat het bij dit soort verhalen om archetypische figuren als Hamlet, Dante en Zeus. Bij Podcast UI vertellen we het verhaal van Saskia, Jeroen en Lies. Omdat échte helden soms ook gewoon om de hoek wonen. Samen uien pellen? Volg de podcast op Twitter, Facebook of LinkedIn. Voeg me daarnaast gerust toe op LinkedIn of stuur me een mailtje. We zijn druk bezig een groot publiek van luisteraars op te bouwen. Als je deze aflevering mooi vond, zou je ‘m dan willen doorsturen aan één of meer gelijkgestemden? Auteursrechten Alles over de muziek in deze aflevering, vind je hier. De muziek is door anderen gemaakt, en met veel liefde en dankbaarheid door ons gebruikt. Ook in een aflevering? Ken of ben jij iemand die eigenlijk ook in een aflevering zou moeten? Neem dan vooral contact met me op. Als je verhaal aan een paar kenmerken voldoet, kom ik dolgraag met je in contact!
Mel Swanberg, WA6JBD, has a love of radio that goes back to his childhood. Growing up in Southern California, Mel found his Elmers and Mentors that led him into a career in the land mobile business and public safety radio. Mel is the former president of the Cactus Intertie, perhaps the largest point to point full duplex amateur radio network in the World. Other interests include microwave communications and he is a leader in the San Bernardino Microwave Society. WA6JBD is my QSO Today
Tommy shows us the neat Doozy for D-Star application. Emile celebrates 12 Days of Elmers. George remembers the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 and discusses all digital AM changes. Emile shows how to completely update Pi-Star. Mike’s got the 2020 AmateurLogic Crazy Cheap Christmas Gift Guide. 1:34
Tommy shows us the neat Doozy for D-Star application. Emile celebrates 12 Days of Elmers. George remembers the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 and discusses all digital AM changes. Emile shows how to completely update Pi-Star. Mike’s got the 2020 AmateurLogic Crazy Cheap Christmas Gift Guide. 1:34
On this episode, we'll talk about the importance of mentors in ham radio. For generations, "Elmers" have played an essential role in the development and cultivation of new operators. Join us as we celebrate our teachers and mentors. Oh, and we'll give away another antenna!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/christiancudnik)
Make your own DIY Sock Gnome using just two socks - 1 longer and 1 shorter - about 2 cups uncooked rice - a 1/2 cup measuring cup to pour the rice or as our ACB Crafter friend Courtney suggested a Funnel and a tray to catch any spilled rice - about a 20 mm wooden craft ball - a Dry Swiffer cloth - about 12 to 15 inches of ribbon or twine or yarn - scissors - tape - and glue dots. Tip: Some glue dots will not stick very well on fabric. I ended up adding Elmers glue to the back of the wooden ball to make it stick better. If you want to make the wooden ball nose stay more permanently you could use fabric glue or even sew on the ball to the sock instead of the temporary glue dot method. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tammy-l-roussell/message
This week, the Fang Girls shake things up by discussing both the original A Nightmare on Elm Street and the dumpster fire 2010 remake. Devyn and Emily play a killer round of Marry, Fuck, Kill: Monster Edition. Would you betroth a Bigfoot? Would you make nookie with Nessie? Would you murder a Mummy? Listen in to find out how bad this nightmare narrative ruins the girls lives!
Santino sits down with Woody Allen's body double doubles, the Sklar Brothers to talk about who's the better looking twin, the worst gig they've ever done and we reveal which brother is addicted to huffing Elmers glue. ORDER SOME MERCH!!! https://www.andrewsantinostore.com GO TO www.andrewsantino.com FOR ALL THINGS CHEETO Check out all things SKLAR http://www.supersklars.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! MANSCAPED - Clean up your face as well as beans and sausage https://www.manscaped.com Use promo code WHISKEY20 for 20% OFF DHM DETOX - Beat your hangovers!!! Take two pills before you drink to make the next day a breeze https://dhmdetox.com Use promo code WHISKEY for 20% OFF Join our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Follow Santino on Insta and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Whiskey Ginger Insta and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast/ & https://twitter.com/whiskeyginger_ Whiskey Ginger Clips: http://www.youtube.com/c/WhiskeyGingerPodcastClips EDITING AND PRODUCTION DESIGN BY THE AMAZING WHISKEY GINGER TEAM JENNA SUNDE https://www.instagram.com/jenna_sunday/ JOE FARIA https://www.instagram.com/joseph_faria Y&S https://www.instagram.com/youngandsick/ Intro Music by Rocom: https://www.youtube.com/user/RocomTelevision
I talk about protesters protecting an officer in Louisville,Ky. then I talk about the new looney toons cartoons. Then the protests in Atlanta and Seattle.
Farewell Beloved Elmer Whit N5SU This is heart felt Farewell To one of my Elmers Whit N5SU. Loved by all that knew him. What did Whit teach me. Don't be afraid of amateur radio. The concepts, people, equipment etc. can be scary when you are newly licensed but there really not. Propagate the hobby. Teach the new guys. Elmer these guys. So the take away from this episode is get out there and teach the other guys so they can teach the operators that come behind them. I so doing we will propagate the Amateur Radio service. Richard KB5JBV
How teachers teach is not necessarily how learners learn. Educators focus on content delivery, but much of the learning process involves affective and behavioral factors. Veteran educators Muriel and Duane Elmer provide a holistic model for how learning takes place. Their learning cycle moves beyond mere recall of information to helping learners value and apply learning in ways that are integrated into behavior and practice. With insights from neuroscience, educational psychology, and learning theory, they address how the brain can become more receptive, how emotional environments affect learning, and how learning tasks and experiential exercises can help foster the development of skills and habit formation. They do so in the context of a thoroughly Christian framework that emphasizes not just knowledge, but character, integrity, and wisdom. Learning can be accomplished in and beyond the classroom to move from content mastery to life experience. Here are sound avenues for helping your students become the lifelong learners God intends. Muriel I. Elmer (PhD, Michigan State) is a retired adjunct professor for Trinity International University where she taught in both the educational studies and the intercultural studies PhD programs. She has taught nursing and intercultural communication at various institutions and has been an international consultant and educator for many cross-cultural organizations. She was the director of child survival programs and a training specialist at World Relief as well as a missionary in South Africa. Duane H. Elmer (PhD, Michigan State) has taught in over seventy-five countries and has provided cross-cultural training to Fortune 500 companies, relief and development agencies, mission organizations, churches, and educational institutions. He previously served as director of the PhD program in educational studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He has also conducted peace and reconciliation efforts in several countries. His books include Cross-Cultural Conflict, Cross-Cultural Connections, and Cross-Cultural Servanthood. The Elmers live in Winfield, Illinois.
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A lot of residential houses have sprinklers installed on their lawns but, do you know the ins and outs of how they work? Many of us are not aware of how drip irrigation operates and how it helps us make our lives trouble-free. Today, Andy and Art talk about the different types of drip irrigation from point source to inline source and how these operate in various land settings. You will also learn the mechanisms of the regulators and valves that are installed in the system. Join Andy and Art become smart irrigators! “If we’re going to tackle the issue on climate change and greenhouse gases, we’re going to need to pull CO2 out of the air. We’re going to have to plant a lot of trees, a lot of turf. Without us, green is brown.” - Art Elmers In this Episode: How Art became the irrigation expert The difference between how the East Coast and West Coast implement their irrigation system What is inline tubing and how it works The processes in using subsurface drip How pressure is involved with the drip system and the use of a pressure compensator emitter Pressure regulators acts as an insurance policy The benefit of having a check valve installed in the emitter Auto flush valve versus Manual flush valve Common problems and myths encountered with the irrigation system Resources: Netafim Connect with Art: Art's Email Address Linkedin Connect with Andy: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter
Many HAM operators never had the benefit of an Elmer. Most of us figured it out, but there were other times, like the time we were wondering why nobody ever answered our CQs because we didn’t know our code sending was so atrocious. It would have been nice to have someone sit next to us and show us how to send better code… Howard Bernstein, WB2UZE and Rich Collins, K2UPS - the New Elmers - are changing that with the Long Island CW Club. Their method of teaching Morse code and CW is casual and fun. It is a unique experience that has already appealed to more than a hundred students wanting a less structured and more relaxed approach to learning the code. In this episode, Howard and Rich explain how the club got started, their unique way of teaching, and the classes available to anyone wanting to learn the code and have fun.
Foundations of Amateur Radio In our hobby there is a term "Elmer", referring to someone who helps new amateurs find their way inside the community, locate resources, understand techniques, etc. It's part of what we might consider the folklore of amateur radio. I started this with the intent to quickly introduce the concept of an Elmer and then spend some time talking about our own role in this adventure, but as is often the case, I was side-tracked by my own investigation. There is a push within the community to abandon the concept of an Elmer, that it's not real that it serves no purpose and that it's a recent invention and irrelevant to our community. Finding an Elmer today appears to be hard work, seeing the wood for the trees, finding a unicorn in this social media connected world. But as it turns out, Elmers are closer than you think. With a little searching, the person who is credited with introducing the word Elmer into the amateur radio vocabulary was Rod W9BRD. He was the author of a column "How's DX?" in QST magazine from 1947 through to 1978. In March of 1971 he wrote: "[t]oo frequently one hears a sad story in this little nutshell: 'Oh, I almost got a ticket, too, but Elmer, W9XYZ, moved away and I kind of lost interest.' Sure, the guy could have burned through on his own, maybe, but he, like others, wound up an almost-ham. No more Elmer. We need those Elmers. All the Elmers, including the ham who took the most time and trouble to give you a push toward your license, are the birds who keep this great game young and fresh." Rod was first licensed in 1937 as a 14 year old. He became a silent key in 2012. On the face of it we have this idea that an Elmer is someone who helps you get your amateur license, but it started me thinking. What if Elmer wasn't a phrase, but a reference. The name Elmer is a male name from Old English, meaning "noble" and "famous". What if W9XYZ wasn't an actual callsign, but an example, given Rod was licensed as W9BRD, it would be simple to think of XYZ as a random suffix, much like I might use VK6XYZ, which happens to be a non-existent call at the moment. What if Rod was saying: Oh, I almost got a ticket too, but Peter VK6LB, or Paul VK5PAS or Mary VK4PZ, moved away and I kind of lost interest. Instead of using real amateurs like I just did, Rod wanted to use a generic name, someone "nobel" and "famous", with a generic callsign to not single out a particular person. The reference to "Elmer" takes on a whole different meaning. It means anyone, you, me, the amateur at your club, anyone who can help another person become an amateur. As it turns out, "Elmer" is all of us, it's a way to refer to anyone and everyone, it's not a specific role or purpose, it's the invitation to you to help another amateur. This of course means that you need to step-up. You don't need to put on your Elmer cape and become a superhero, you just need to be part of the community, to ask questions, to help with discovering answers and to encourage investigation into this exciting pursuit of amateur radio. So, are you an Elmer and if not, what are you going to do about it? I'm Onno VK6FLAB
Thinking over things, and an update from The Elmers: fruit and roots in life. The Lord is faithful.
It's been hard to get us all in the same room lately, but we managed to do it! Jeff returns from his annual vacation to join Django, Roman, and Braden as they relish in camaraderie as well as this weeks books. They discuss Mighty Thor #705, Weapon H #1, WWE #14, Thanos #17, & Batman #43. As well as a smattering of other things like buckshots and Haikus.... Also a probably self-indulgent tangent about the Elmers restaurant chain. SPOILERS! There are a lot of them. So read these books before you listen to this podcast.Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Call in with your questions at 1-619-663-7336. Or email them to us info at our website address.Our music is by Nick Waite. You can find him at soundcloud.com/stemingway
This week for something new I’m up atop the 30 ft tower at the Hot Rod Dirt Drags in Monte Vista, CO. I have various guests including the Elmers, Mike Nicholas and Tom Stark from Precision Designs. It’s windy, the cars are loud, and you’re right in the middle of the action with us there! … Continue reading "158 Chrome Pipes And Pinstripes – Hot Rod Dirt Drags!" The post 158 Chrome Pipes And Pinstripes – Hot Rod Dirt Drags! appeared first on Royboy Productions.
Contest Super Station owner, Frank Donovan, W3LPL, will tell you that his ham radio story began in 1923 when his grandfather collected parts and built single tube receivers for friends and family. These parts and grandpa’s expertise were young franks introduction to electronics and radio many years later. With the support of his radio clubs and Elmers, Frank, focuses on the technology and engineering of great ham radio station design and performance to win contests throughout the year. W3LPL is my QSO Today.
This week Royboy sits down (on the phone) with Larry (the Dad), Kris (the older brother), Mike (the middle child), and Tim (the youngest), Elmers one and all. It was a blast and we will have to do it again! Hear the podcast in the embedded player below or on iTunes at royboyproductions.com/itunes Listen Here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/chromepipespinstripes/106Chrome_pipes_ep_106_A_Whole_Lotta_Elmers_.mp3 (if … Continue reading "106 – A Whole Lotta Elmers – Chrome Pipes And Pinstripes" The post 106 – A Whole Lotta Elmers – Chrome Pipes And Pinstripes appeared first on Royboy Productions.
Bob Hopkins, WB2UDC, joins Eric, 4Z1UG, in this QSO Today about the importance of ham radio Elmers, especially in the lives of kids, and how to pay it forward to future generations of hams. Bob is an active elmer with kids through the New Jersey Boy Scouts of America as well as creating opportunities for kids to speak to astronauts first aboard the Space Shuttle and now to the International Space Station.
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What use is an F-call? Amateur Radio is a personal thing. It's an expression of communication, of exploration, of invention, learning, electronics, physics and personal achievement. The community we are members of is a living organism. We pick up random people from the global community, spark their interest and gain another member. For new entrants to our community there is much to see and do. Often the choices are overwhelming and common mistakes are made. While every person has their own journey through this, there are things we as a group could do to help. Any Amateur can be a mentor or Elmer, to new member of our hobby. As Rob W9BRD said in 1971, "We need those Elmers. All the Elmers, including the ham who took the most time and trouble to give you a push toward your license, are the birds who keep this great game young and fresh." In your local club, is there a mentoring program? Is it explicit? Have people put their name up as a point of contact to new members? Are there activities that your club does that helps new and prospective entrants to our hobby? Of course, if you are not a member of a club, you can still be an Elmer. Nothing to it. Hang your shingle out, talk to people, help them, encourage them, guide them and inspire them. The challenge of being "an unsung father of Amateur Radio" is that you're unsung and often invisible. You might be able and willing to help people, but if nobody knows that you exist, you're not going to be that effective. So, if you have an urge to inspire the new generation of Amateurs, let your community know. Make some noise, get on air on your local repeater or DX net and make it known that you can help. And finally, if you've just come to this magical world of Amateur Radio, Welcome. I'm Onno VK6FLAB
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