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Security & Survival / Re: BATF Class III Wait Times
« Last post by grizz on April 01, 2025, 11:21:42 AM »Hopefully that day will come VERY soon
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Trench Humor / ALERT -- NEW FCC Requirement!
« Last post by Hope on April 01, 2025, 10:24:14 AM »FCC Announces New Ham Radio Requirement
Must prove Morse Code proficiency while jogging!
The FCC has just announced a shocking new requirement for all amateur radio license exams ? applicants must prove their Morse Code fluency while jogging on a treadmill. According to officials, the regulation aims to prepare radio operators for ?emergency communication while on the move.?
?Too many hams are sedentary,? said spokesperson Dot Dashington. ?We need operators who can tap out SOS while chasing their dog down the street or escaping a rogue Artificial Intelligence.?
The new ?Element 5? requires applicants to successfully transmit and receive Morse Code at 5 words per minute while jogging at 5 mph. The FCC will provide complimentary sweatbands embroidered with the phrase ?QRP ?til I Drop? to those who pass the new Element 5 exam. So, you had better start practicing your code-sprinting skills now!
The new requirement goes into effect on April 1. April Fools!
Must prove Morse Code proficiency while jogging!
The FCC has just announced a shocking new requirement for all amateur radio license exams ? applicants must prove their Morse Code fluency while jogging on a treadmill. According to officials, the regulation aims to prepare radio operators for ?emergency communication while on the move.?
?Too many hams are sedentary,? said spokesperson Dot Dashington. ?We need operators who can tap out SOS while chasing their dog down the street or escaping a rogue Artificial Intelligence.?
The new ?Element 5? requires applicants to successfully transmit and receive Morse Code at 5 words per minute while jogging at 5 mph. The FCC will provide complimentary sweatbands embroidered with the phrase ?QRP ?til I Drop? to those who pass the new Element 5 exam. So, you had better start practicing your code-sprinting skills now!
The new requirement goes into effect on April 1. April Fools!
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Security & Survival / BATF Class III Wait Times
« Last post by Jackalope on April 01, 2025, 08:55:30 AM » When I purchased my first suppressor six years ago, it took the BATF about9-10 months to approve the purchase and the possession of the suppressor. Over the years, the approval wait time has improved, three years ago, the wait time was 5-6 weeks.
Last Friday I purchased another suppressor, and the purchase was approved the following Monday. Speaking with some gun shop employees, one of their customers had their approval in 19 hours.
I always wondered why it took so long, in this age of computer technology. Looks like at least one federal agency is getting their act together.
I look forward to the day when suppressors can be purchased like any other shooting accessory, and no government intervention is involved. Hopefully, that day will arrive soon.
Last Friday I purchased another suppressor, and the purchase was approved the following Monday. Speaking with some gun shop employees, one of their customers had their approval in 19 hours.
I always wondered why it took so long, in this age of computer technology. Looks like at least one federal agency is getting their act together.
I look forward to the day when suppressors can be purchased like any other shooting accessory, and no government intervention is involved. Hopefully, that day will arrive soon.
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General Off Topic / Re: Silver
« Last post by Nemo on April 01, 2025, 08:38:15 AM »Seems like the race may be on. For gold anyway.
Silver is likely still tying up the shoes.
Nemo
https://apnews.com/article/investing-gold-record-high-tariffs-0a90a91c132ecd0c8bc1a8f4e1dfc29e
https://www.monex.com/
Silver is likely still tying up the shoes.
Nemo
https://apnews.com/article/investing-gold-record-high-tariffs-0a90a91c132ecd0c8bc1a8f4e1dfc29e
https://www.monex.com/
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Gold $3,133.00 +7.00
Silver $34.52 -0.07
Platinum $1,010.00 -8.00
Palladium $1,015.00 +0.00
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Gear Review / Re: NC Scout's New Retail Store
« Last post by Deathstyle on April 01, 2025, 01:49:18 AM »Yeah, one of the cool things is he accepts items in on consignment to go towards an upgrade of equipment he sells. I have a pair of NVG's that I purchased as seconds. It has a small finger print spot on the lower right of the glass. Has no affect on the unit's function. I would keep 'em however, I would like to rock with white phosphorous vs. green screen.
They sell lens covers that go over green phosphorus to make em white. Pretty cheap too. Around $20-$30 I think
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General Off Topic / Re: Silver
« Last post by Nemo on March 31, 2025, 02:43:28 PM »ya wanna live forever? ;-)
Maybe not forever but for ahelluva long time from now.
I got some nice things. My plans are if I can't take it with me, I ain't going.
Nemo
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Gear Review / Re: Rolling knife sharpener I found on amazon.
« Last post by JohnyMac on March 31, 2025, 11:35:08 AM »Cool!
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Gear Review / Re: ICS shelter review
« Last post by JohnyMac on March 31, 2025, 11:33:31 AM »Thx mfitzy111
Welcome back Brother.
Welcome back Brother.
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Radio / April 2025 ERIN NETS SOI
« Last post by JohnyMac on March 31, 2025, 11:21:26 AM »The next ERIN(2) net will be Tuesday April 8, 2025, starting at 1900 hrs. eastern with the digital ERIN net.
The PACE for the digital net is as follows,
1) At 1900E hrs. digital net (NCS is usually on frequency at 1850E hrs.) will commence.
Primary 7.110 Mhz SB Contestia 4/250, 1000 on the Waterfall
Alternate 3.588 Mhz USB Contestia 4/250, 1000 on the Waterfall
Contingency This email thread
Emergency Signal(1). Do I have your cell phone number?
When the Net Control Station (NCS) calls for check-in's this is the reporting format,
de your call, your call/name/location/W-TFC or No-TFC/ de your call
All traffic (TFC) will be passed via MFSK32. I suggest using the FLmsg ICS-213 or the AmRRON Custom forms.
NCS will convert mode from C-4/250 (Contestia 4/250) to MFSK32 and then instruct check-ins one at a time to pass TFC.
Once TFC is complete, NCS will return mode back to C-4/250 for the wrap up of the QSO.
At 2000E hrs. there will be a voice (phone) net
2) At 2000E hrs. (I am typically on frequency at 1950E hrs.) will commence.
Primary 7.193 Mhz LSB or higher till clear air
Alternate 3.898 Mhz LSB or higher till clean air
Contingency This email thread
Emergency Signal(1). Do I have your cell phone number?
The above SOI will be used at first, if the interwiz is taken down through Executive Order -- Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions. Then we will develop and share a revised SOI.
73 & God Bless,
JohnMac
The PACE for the digital net is as follows,
1) At 1900E hrs. digital net (NCS is usually on frequency at 1850E hrs.) will commence.
Primary 7.110 Mhz SB Contestia 4/250, 1000 on the Waterfall
Alternate 3.588 Mhz USB Contestia 4/250, 1000 on the Waterfall
Contingency This email thread
Emergency Signal(1). Do I have your cell phone number?
When the Net Control Station (NCS) calls for check-in's this is the reporting format,
de your call, your call/name/location/W-TFC or No-TFC/ de your call
All traffic (TFC) will be passed via MFSK32. I suggest using the FLmsg ICS-213 or the AmRRON Custom forms.
NCS will convert mode from C-4/250 (Contestia 4/250) to MFSK32 and then instruct check-ins one at a time to pass TFC.
Once TFC is complete, NCS will return mode back to C-4/250 for the wrap up of the QSO.
At 2000E hrs. there will be a voice (phone) net
2) At 2000E hrs. (I am typically on frequency at 1950E hrs.) will commence.
Primary 7.193 Mhz LSB or higher till clear air
Alternate 3.898 Mhz LSB or higher till clean air
Contingency This email thread
Emergency Signal(1). Do I have your cell phone number?
The above SOI will be used at first, if the interwiz is taken down through Executive Order -- Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions. Then we will develop and share a revised SOI.
73 & God Bless,
JohnMac
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(1) The Signal App is being used instead of text for emergency's. Go to my post, When The Interwize Goes Dark, for an explanation.
(2) A quick history of ERIN (Eastern, Region, Information, Network). Just after President Trump declared a state of emergency, March 2020, I was asked by NC Scout (Brushbeater.org) to NCS a Covid-19 net, as we were worried that misinformation, intentional or unintentional, was coming out of the main stream media. The net was five days a week, Monday through Friday and it was a voice net (phone).
June of the same year, the net was reduced to three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. By August it was reduced to one day a week, Tuesday evening's at 2000E Hrs. phone only.
As digital grew in popularity, I introduced a digital net at 1900E Hrs. the same night starting in 2021.
These two nets have been every Tuesday night since January 2021 with only a few interruptions thanks to the NCS volunteers.
The purpose of these nets is to do the following,
> Fellowship, connect hams with other hams,
> Testing of equipment and alternate modes,
> Pass traffic concerning ones AO. Traffic typically consists of,
- Localized weather report if out of the ordinary.
- Fuel availability & prices, petrol/Diesel.
- Civil unrest if any.
- Unusual Military movement if any.
- Other interesting local news.
> Training. To help hams become more confident in TXing & RXing, practice being a NC or ANC station, and
all other that
applies to prepare for a localized or national drama, and
> Serve as a conduit to connect hams who have radio equipment to sell or looking for.
I want to thank all the hams that regularly participate on these nets. I am looking for NCS (Net Control Station) volunteers, in case one day I am hit by a bus.
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Gear Review / Rolling knife sharpener I found on amazon.
« Last post by mfitzy111 on March 31, 2025, 10:17:43 AM »So I found this rolling knife sharpener tool on amazon -and it wasn't too expensive (like $24 bucks). The audio in my video isn't great because it's early in my video reviews. This tool allowed me to sharpen knives with two angles. 15-20 degrees. It came with a strop. The only down side I had with this tool is you can not sharpen bigger knives or cleavers ect with it. The tool is limited to the size of the wheel.
Thanks. -Fitzy
https://youtu.be/qCiyVtetjTY
Thanks. -Fitzy
https://youtu.be/qCiyVtetjTY
