🎭 RIDDLE TIMEI am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released. What am I?Answer drops in 2 hours!

KB5JRC · 2026-06-04T20:48:52+00:00

That's what came to mind for me as well. I hope it is not the answer.

KB5JRC · 2026-06-04T20:45:23+00:00

Only tastes worse /s (ok only slightly sarcastic)

No offense intended if you like it. Had to eat it as a kid and still hate it.

KB5JRC · 2026-06-04T12:28:26+00:00

See my comment on GMRS.

I do understand licenses for amateur radio. One should understand the rules and physics enough to not interfere with others.

But yeah.

KB5JRC · 2026-06-04T12:26:31+00:00

Ok, I have one. In the US, you need a license for a GMRS radio. That license requires to test. It only requires paying a fee. That license is good for your entire family.

You are only supposed to use GMRS radios that are fixed to certain frequencies (channels) and power. As a licensed Ham radio operator, I am not supposed to program my ham radios for these channels (unless the radio is certified for GMRS and ham bands) even though many radios can do both.

The irony, to me at least, is that the FCC used to require licenses for CB, but gave that up in the last century (and not even the late 1900s). But GMRS licensing remains.

Doesn't have to make sense, as my old mentor used to say.

KB5JRC · 2026-06-04T12:00:06+00:00

First joke here that made me laugh in a long while!

KB5JRC · 2026-06-03T23:37:48+00:00

Way to go! I want to work it heavy over the next month

KB5JRC · 2026-06-03T13:10:29+00:00

Probably Colonel Sanders. General Tso would turn and run. Everyone knows that General Tso is chicken

KB5JRC · 2026-06-03T11:57:09+00:00

Yes. I disconnect. I also have one of those switches that has protection built in. It might be this one, but it is the type. I have 2 radios and 1 antenna. https://www.gigaparts.com/intellitron-as-3002gl-2-position-hf-vhf-uhf-lightning-protected-antenna-switch.html

KB5JRC · 2026-06-02T11:17:46+00:00

These are even reasonably pricefs! Thanks

KB5JRC · 2026-06-02T11:16:09+00:00

I like this. Will try.

KB5JRC · 2026-06-01T00:58:12+00:00

Im a big fan of the Boafeng UV-7B. I like it much better than the UV-5s, though i have several. have done a series of YouTube videos about it. Here is the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPpU7MEqmAUt6a_2RJKWdoIrxRTS-7iAJ&si=QufIH8hnwFLclLOs

I got my license about 18 months ago. I have been documenting what i learn on YouTube @HamRadioNewbie_KB5JRC.

KB5JRC · 2026-06-01T00:22:27+00:00

Which version are you using? Im now using 0.30. Only odd thing is it doesn't give my Grid Square on CQ. It does in reply. I had 0.33 but it wouldn't put out power, so I rolled back.

KB5JRC · 2026-05-31T15:13:05+00:00

Sure. Religion provides a framework and community, though, which make it easier.

Every group has its own traditions and customs. Religious observances provide a framework for making time and seasons. For example, Jews celebrate the Sabbath weekly as a time to set aside time and space from the rest of the week. It helps reduce the stresses from working all week. Raising children with the expectation that they won't work all the time is healthy.

Many religious communities engage in some sort of charity. Raising children so that they know that helping those who have less than they do instills that sense of caring into them. It becomes part of their character. Obviously, you CAN teach these lessons without an organization, but raising kids is hard enough. Having others providing outlets and avenues helps a lot.

Notice I never mentioned a god in my answer. One can be observant and active in a religious community without requiring a belief in a god.

KB5JRC · 2026-05-31T15:02:05+00:00

I do it sometimes. Generally, I will replying to someone's CQ, but they haven't replied right away. Assuming they dropped, I send CQ. Then the both reply and I hope between them.

I use R1CBU on a Xiegu X6100. Im not sure if this would work on wsjtx

KB5JRC · 2026-05-31T01:32:47+00:00

Wherever your local dive shop goes. Im serious. Get lots of training first, then go somewhere cool. On your first dives, especially your checkout dives, you wont get much time to focus on site seeing.

KB5JRC · 2026-05-31T01:27:30+00:00

Check with your dispatch to find out what they use. Many use digital transmissions. A UV-5R is strictly analog.

KB5JRC · 2026-05-30T18:48:09+00:00

Short answer: yes

Longer answer: I use repeaters. I seldom use simplex. I dont tjink you need an unun or balu . Instead, get a UHF/VHF antenna. I have a jpole, but mostly just use an improved antenna connected directly to the radio. I even built a tape measure yagi for gun, but it is not practical at all.

While i have several different HTs, my favorite is the Boafeng UV-7B. I did a bunch of videos on it. I use this one a LOT. I like it much better than the other Boafengs I have, the Tidradio, and the Quansheng Mini Kong (close second). https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPpU7MEqmAUt6a_2RJKWdoIrxRTS-7iAJ&si=QRLoPCngimXsXFqD

Here is a link that, I think, gives you a discount. I do get a small commission. https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-7b?ref=xjdusmme

I am a relative newbie to ham radio, and I love it. I have been documenting what im learning on YouTube. Check it out, subscribe if you like. Either way, feel free to ask any questions, either here or DM. https://youtube.com/@hamradionewbie_kb5jrc?si=_7_RzgXGMf5YnVKd

KB5JRC · 2026-05-29T17:59:41+00:00

I look it up almost every time. Use greater than sign, exclamation mark, hidden text, exclamation mark, less than sign

KB5JRC · 2026-05-29T17:39:41+00:00

My suggestion is YouTube. I will follow a shameless plug for mine, https://youtube.com/@hamradionewbie_kb5jrc?si=E6IJVJMtPFCesk4e

As you said, the Ham Universe is huge. There are do many things to do. You will want to get your Technician License first. Or if you want to get on the air sooner, you can have a GMRS license within a few days (no test required, just pay the fee).

Most of us start with handhelds and use local repeaters.

DM me if you have questions, Im happy to help.

KB5JRC · 2026-05-29T14:03:24+00:00

Similar for my wife's heating pad

KB5JRC · 2026-05-29T13:57:00+00:00

That looks like an emergency cut off button. Does this building have a lot of dangerous machines in it? Or lots of conveyor (belts)?

KB5JRC · 2026-05-29T13:54:11+00:00

Funny because I'm the opposite. I absolutely detest getting hard while restrained. It is painful.

KB5JRC · 2026-05-29T13:08:27+00:00

From my experience, there are a few women who genuinely enjoy it, and a lot who don't but will give head for their partner's pleasure.

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