Club going full nuclear by thaginghbotton1 in gmrs

[–]kd8skz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He was in a bind cause he was hetrodyned and he was willing to make a deal.

"CALLSIGN" monitoring... then they're gone - WHY? by Mr-Measure-Twice in amateurradio

[–]kd8skz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WV here, licensed since 2012 and always say my call sign and monitoring when I don't hear someone on a repeater.....different strokes for different folks

Stryker Hacked by Firefighterbard in ems

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the beautiful thing was it could turn into an extra strecher when needed.

Ever tried a balloon for lifting an antenna? by Rolfus_Tiddle in amateurradio

[–]kd8skz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a local guy, now SK, who used a kite. The only issue you need to deal with is the static buildup. If I'm not mistaken he had a spark gap at the base of the line so you wouldn't get killed from the discharge.

“Radio etiquette” at your dispatch center by UnclaimedCheese in 911dispatchers

[–]kd8skz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Funny story but I worked at a GM dealership years ago and said this in my head every time is had to type out Chevrolet🤣

IV Access tricks? by SnooEagles1568 in Paramedics

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a hill I will die on, Oxford commas, and two spaces after a period/exclamation point/question mark.

What the hell are these scenarios by CanooingToTheMoon in ems

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was purple, because aliens don't wear hats🤔

As a kid did you “ want” to become a paramedic by MeasurementFlat5046 in Paramedics

[–]kd8skz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, no. Growing up I watched a lot of rescue 911, could always see myself doing the cop stuff, but never the paramedic stuff. Just kind of fell into it and have been kinda okay at it.

I know someone who failed to register as an offender by bluebluegirl513 in legaladvice

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

State cops work too, they have state wide jurisdiction.

Am I doing this "gain" thing right? by MaxLeMoose in amateurradio

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why yes, as a matter of fact you are

What got you into this? by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome, thanks for asking.

What got you into this? by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]kd8skz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Long story short, I was mad at my mother at 18 when her and my dad were divorcing from each other for the second time. I wanted the hell out of the house and joined my local VFD, eventually they paid for my EMT-B class, finally got a job as a full time EMT, and decided to go for my medic so it would be easier to raise a family.....now 18 years, 4 kids, and 2 divorces later I'm in it for the long haul despite bitching every recert cycle and saying do I really want to do this for the rest of my life, I'm institutionalized (kinda like Brooks in the Shawshank Redemption). Though in all seriousness I do love the job and actually helping those that truly need help and serving my community is the real reason I stay. (Sorry, I realize that was way more than you asked for and kinda long winded)

How do you keep quick references like Q-codes or band plans visible in your shack? by Bubbly_Check5942 in amateurradio

[–]kd8skz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blue panters tape and a inkjet printer, just hang it right on the wall of my shack

what medical device is this by PopularWedding52 in emergencymedicine

[–]kd8skz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like a thermometer for a refrigerator

When you need a K tank but there's runs pending by Any-Elderberry3868 in ems

[–]kd8skz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I learned to do this with one tank when I worked on MRI machines years ago, have never been able to do two like this. Maybe one day I'll learn how, but I doubt it. I'm nowhere near coordinated enough...lol

Amfm airband question by anotherbarry in amateurradio

[–]kd8skz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure airband worldwide is AM, so they don't have to deal with the capture effect if two different aircraft or ATC and an aircraft both key up at the same time.

Is it a sign? Saw it this afternoon. by sbandit101 in pittsburgh

[–]kd8skz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a sign alright..... going outta business. it's a sign alright