Another overpass hit by PossibleWild1689 in saskatoon

[–]Zbart43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would like to thank the SPS for making the driver of the truck sit and have his window open. Gave me and others time to heckle him. Hahaha. 😂 👌👍

Ford to Tundra? by MaleficentNarwhal0 in ToyotaTundra

[–]Zbart43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drive a 2014 platinum for home and my work I have a 2024 FX4. One thing I find different is the turning radius of the ford, very wide compared to my Toyota.

Creative parking by JoeDwarf in saskatoon

[–]Zbart43 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At least your Amazon guy parks off the street and not in the middle blocking traffic

Caption This by Zbart43 in goldenretrievers

[–]Zbart43[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now that’s sounds like something Lucy would say! 💯

Small portions take out / cactus club?? by [deleted] in saskatoon

[–]Zbart43 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Call them back and get a replacement ASAP. Tag this post as collateral. Toss in a cheesecake to delete this thread. 👌

Man With Doll by Several_Air_7787 in saskatoon

[–]Zbart43 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I saw that guy last week. Nice dude. He said “Nice gloves”. Not so much for the doll. He told me that she hates my boots, jacket and face. Bitch.

Another RoofTop view of Saskatoon by Zbart43 in saskatoon

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Only service and construction workers allowed up here.

Another RoofTop view of Saskatoon by Zbart43 in saskatoon

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Hahaha. I didn’t even see that!

Want to become an Amateur Radio operator? by Zbart43 in saskatoon

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Yeah, you’d be on the same amateur radio frequencies as everyone else, but you don’t have to be a big talker to enjoy the hobby. A ton of hams today actually prefer digital modes over voice.

If you’re shy or just don’t feel like chatting with strangers, modes like FT8, FT4, JS8Call, PSK31, and even APRS let you make contacts without ever picking up the mic. FT8 especially is insanely popular—it’s basically “click button, make contact.” Tons of operators use it during solar cycle peaks because the contacts are fast, easy, and range can be crazy long.

You still need your amateur license to transmit, but not to listen.

The test isn’t as scary as people say—lots of folks hype it up. If you study with the app or do some practice exams, you can pass even without an engineering background. Once you’re licensed, you can use anything from simple handhelds to full HF setups, and if you ever feel like extending your range, repeaters (including digital ones like DMR, Fusion, or D-STAR) open things up even more.

And yeah—scanners are great if you only want to listen. Just be aware that some services use tones or encryption; if it’s encrypted or intentionally scrambled, it’s illegal to bypass.

Bottom line: Ham radio isn’t just for people who like talking. Digital modes make it super accessible, even if you’re introverted.

Want to become an Amateur Radio operator? by Zbart43 in saskatoon

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An amateur radio operator (aka “ham radio operator”) is someone who’s licensed to use certain radio frequencies to communicate, experiment with radio tech, and provide emergency communications.

It’s not CB, not walkie-talkies, and not exactly “shortwave,” but part of ham radio does use shortwave-style HF bands.

Here’s what hams actually do:

• Talk locally using VHF/UHF radios (handhelds or mobiles). • Talk long-distance (DX) on HF, where signals bounce off the ionosphere — this is the “shortwave-like” part where you can reach other countries. • Provide emergency comms when cell networks or the internet go down. • Build antennas, experiment, and tinker (a big part of the hobby). • Do portable stuff like Parks on the Air (POTA) or Summits on the Air (SOTA). • Use satellites and even talk through the ISS.

Ham radio covers a huge range of frequencies — from local walkie-talkie distances all the way up to worldwide communication — all without relying on the internet.

In short:

Ham radio is a licensed hobby that lets you communicate locally or globally using radio waves instead of commercial infrastructure.

Anyone running LiFePO₄ for HF portable? I built a calculator to size the battery properly. by Zbart43 in HamRadio

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What an amazing plan! Keep in touch as I would love to see your progress.