September 4, 2025 – The morning meeting was well attended! The weekly radon report from Richard – WA4IWD was 0.64 picocuries (7-day mean) and the radiation report was 0.37 counts per second. We seem to be safe for now. Mike – KI4TWB has provided us with plans to construct a cloud chamber. John – NK4N has identified his most frequent bear visitors as one male which appears to be 1-2 years old, one sow, and one cub. John has an air horn in place in the event of an actual indoor visit. John’s current focus is establishing a means to provide sunflower seeds to the birds which is not also accessible by the bears.
August 28, 2025 – John – NK4N checked in from his hotel room in D.C. today. He has had a busy week there while participating in a professional conference. His trip included a stop at the Old Ebbitt Grill on 15th street. Gail – KB4JAA just returned from a bus tour to Niagra falls. She reported a good trip with quite a few stops. She enjoyed a trip on the Maid of the Mist and dining at the Skylon Tower. Weekly radon report from Richard – WA4IWD: 0.64 picocuries and radiation level of 0.33 counts per second.
August 21, 2025 – We found out at our weekly meeting that almost all members of the group see the same retina specialist! Based on the que in his waiting rooms, we think he sees everybody in Alabama. Nevertheless, we are thankful for him! At any rate, his waiting room makes it possible for us to keep up with all the old episodes of Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and Mash. John – NK4N had a bear come calling at their house this past Sunday. The bear was not asked in. Also we discovered how four-way switches are wired with the artful implementation of traveler conductors.
August 14, 2025 – John – NK4N came almost face to face with a bear recently in his yard. Apparently there was some dispute related to sunflower seeds which was resolved amicably. Richard – WA4IWD reports a background radiation level in his home of approximately 0.3 counts per second, but measurements on his granite cook top register around 0.8 counts per second.August 7, 2025 – We are saddened that our good friend Richard Robinson – AI4RY became silent key this week. He is remembered as a wonderful man and an outstanding amateur radio operator. Godspeed Richard.
August 7, 2025 – We are saddened that our good friend Richard Robinson – AI4RY became silent key this week. He is remembered as a wonderful man and an outstanding amateur radio operator. Godspeed Richard.
Gail – KB4JAA reported on her dog Rosie’s progress at boarding school. Apparently Rosie has adjusted well and made a good friend (Blossom) with whom she has starred in a facebook video. Rosie and Blossom can be seen HERE. Dr. Richard – WA4IWD is testing a device he recently obtained, a nuclear radiation detector. We’re all eager to begin getting reports from his radiation observations along with his weekly radon reports.
July 31, 2025 – Dale – WA4CQG, explained the advantages of placing your coffee mug right side up when brewing coffee. We had a brief antenna tuner show and tell. Richard – WA4IWD, showed the result of his polishing work on a cast iron skillet. He has polished it to a mirror finish. It’s anticipated that he will invite us all over for dinner and drinks to demonstrate the skillet’s improved functionality. Radon report 0.43 picocuries per liter.
July 24, 2025 – John – NK4N reported that one more of his blueberry bushes has been destroyed by a bear. He also reported having to assist a hiker in the park during a rain storm. Dale – WA4CQG reported receiving a yellow jacket sting to his hand. Radon report from Richard – WA4IWD is 0.62 picocuries per liter.
July 17, 2025 – The bears were quiet this week, but John – NK4N, went out on a rescue and helped direct a lost couple back to the camping area. Richard – WA4IWD, talked about COVID.
July 10, 2025 – Received a bear report from John – NK4N, and it seems that a bear destroyed some of his blueberry bushes. Mike B – KX4YZ, briefed the group about Meshtastic and that there are not many users in this area.
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