October 2, 2025 – Everyone on our call this morning reported nice fall temperatures! We compared internet service providers today. We love them all (until there is a glitch). Dayne – K8CHY provided a report on the Fat Bear contest in Alaska. A hearty debate took place regarding the effective atmospheric pressure and related phenomena at the poles (specifically the South Pole). The impact of centrifugal force generated the most lively element of the discussion. We wrapped up with a comparison of our individual choices of morning beverages. The Zoom video enables us to discern the degree to which each member depends upon their respective brew to awaken.

September 25, 2025 – The group was eager to compare notes on the recent change in Auburn basketball coaches. Several theories exist. Members noted some conspicuous DX successes over the past two weeks. Are conditions on the upswing? Radon level in Opelika 0.64 pCi/L and ionizing radiation is 0.27 CPS. We are still safe (at least from radon and radiation). No bears to report at the home of NK4N. Bob – KA4PKB reports his corn harvest in excess of 200 bushels per acre! The group compared notes on warfarin (brand name Coumadin). It was posited that one of the members offered up his participation as a test subject in the development of a well known rodent control product. The writer is however skeptical of this.

September 18, 2025 – Birthday of the United States Air Force! We had a lively discussion about antennas today. The EH antenna was of particular interest. John – NK4N has seen Elk which are in the rut in the Smokies. John saw two bulls going at it “antler to antler” recently. We all reminded each other about the days of clear channel AM radio stations like WTKY, WSB, WLW, WWL, WGY, CKLW, and of course border blaster XERF. Radon report from Opelika: 0.64 picocuries, radiation 0.27 counts per second. We are still safe for now.

September 11, 2025 – Opelika is 59°F this morning so fall may be here. We spent some time today exploring outdoor facilities that were more common in the past. We’ll leave that there. Also, we discussed the history of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) which was a “New Deal” agency that brought electricity to rural areas of the U.S. Several of us benefitted from the REA. Some recall the old Delco light plants which provided off-grid lighting power to rural homes prior to electrification. Opelika environmental report: Radon 0.62 picocuries currently and ionizing radiation levels of 0.43 counts per second.
Special Note: We all remember the events of September 11, 2001.

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