Aside from all the fun and satisfaction we hams have working with equipment, overcoming technical and propagation challenges, performing public service functions and making distant contacts, the real happiness that many of us have found in amateur radio comes from all the wonderful people we have had the privilege to meet, both face-to-face and on…
Continue ReadingFairplay Flume (01-27-12) Influenced the lives of about 100 youth; two years with Fairplay cubs, but pack dissolved Laura Van Dusen, Correspondent Como-area resident Tom Van Orden, who started scouting in 1940 at age 12 in Midland Park, N.J., and who most recently was a committee member of the now- inactive Cub Scout Pack 0402…
Continue ReadingBrian KE0LTD is hosting at his QTH now.
Continue ReadingDwain Raulerson, 69, from Bailey Colorado died at Vibra Hospital in Thornton Colorado on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the age of 69. Dwain is survived by his daughter Carma Calhoun, son in law Kevin of Bailey Colorado, brother David and wife Candie of Westminster Colorado, brother Dwight and wife Pat of Broomfield Colorado and…
Continue ReadingObituary From Brian NØVSA: I miss him very much. He had a very big impact on me and I am still trying to deal with it. From Pete NEØT: Padre, an iconic ham and friend to so many. From Dan WØDFU: On a web page on our site under testing and accommodations Padre had written…
Continue ReadingEd passed away in an Aurora hospital. He treasured his Ham license and was a member of PCRC for almost 20 years. He had been sick for an extended period. Graveside services/interment were planned to be on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Horn Cemetery at 11:00 A.M., presided over by Father John Auer, KBØUMU, pastor…
Continue ReadingFrom Sharon Heck NØDSV: With a heavy heart, I must pass on the news that Jack Frank is no longer with us. He experienced a stroke Friday evening and passed away overnight. He was a huge supporter of the HAM Radio and burro racing communities and he will definitely be missed. Speaking for myself, I…
Continue Readingby Mike Kendall –KCØATI Secondary Type (Rechargeable) Lead Acid: Variety of capacities 1 to 500 Amp hours. Voltages 6 or 12 volts. Two major types: liquid filled or gel. The best type for use with ham equipment is the gel cells. There is less of a chance for a acid spill. These batteries like to…
Continue Readingby Padre – WØWPD While I don’t hear kerchunking on our machine as often as I do on others for obvious reasons, it happens often enough for me to remind folks of the problem with it. It is sometimes illegal. Kerchunking is legal — as long as one gives his/her call sign. Doing so without…
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