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by CheckSix
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:51 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Missing Persons
Replies: 14
Views: 2023

Re: Missing Persons

Dave, it's good to know all is going well. I hear you about the economy - gotta make it while you can! I see "now hiring" signs everywhere. Is your knife disease in remission, or are you just acquiring them and holding out on us? :lol: Ken Ha! Sadly, I haven't added much to the knife coll...
by CheckSix
Sun Oct 28, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Missing Persons
Replies: 14
Views: 2023

Re: Missing Persons

Colonel26 - concerned about Wade and how his wife is doing with her medical issues. Someone posted a few weeks back that they had heard from him and he was just busy with life. CheckSix. Haven't seen anything from him lately but his profile shows he checked in a couple weeks ago. Hope he's okay! An...
by CheckSix
Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:49 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

yes, Heathkit was awesome. I was involved with kits back in the 70's with my father. The last 2 days I have spent time learning Morse Code, even though it isn't required anymore... using a freeware download app, called "Just Learn Morse Code". It's like learning a new language. My goal is ...
by CheckSix
Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Well, this is a fun photo down below... ....My 1960 Heathkit HA-10 Warrior 1kW SSB RF amplifier... with my vintage NorCal 40 QRP CW rig and Bencher BY-1 iambic paddle in front of the "boat anchor". QRP means 5W or less. In this case, the NorCal 40 is a 3W Morse code transceiver for the 40 ...
by CheckSix
Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Do any of us "really" know "where we came from"?
Replies: 31
Views: 4189

Re: Do any of us "really" know "where we came from"?

:lol: yep, deep rabbit hole. I'm mostly Prussian and a little Dutch. Family Patriarch, Johann... arrived in Philly, in 1740, with his new Dutch bride, Baribel. Settled in the Poconos. Mother's side is all PA Dutch, i.e. Prussian/German. Been tempted to do the DNA test and see what it has to say.
by CheckSix
Tue Jan 02, 2018 12:19 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Japanese bourbon changes?
Replies: 7
Views: 1575

Re: Japanese bourbon changes?

OH, Happy new year! All the best! I'm sort of, a con-knee-sewer of bourbon. (Pun intended.) Can't tell you about Suntori or how ever you spell it... but my favorites are.... Blantons, Four Roses Single Barrel, Angel's Envy and so on.... in the "reasonable" price range. Try one or two of th...
by CheckSix
Mon Jan 01, 2018 4:55 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Being that you are a Pilot and Ham Radio enthusiast Dave, I thought you would get a kick out of the below technology. We went to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum in Simi Valley Ca. a few days ago to see the "Titanic" exhibit before it moves on this January 7th. They have the President...
by CheckSix
Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:26 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Made my longest voice contact to date, today... using just 100W of transmit power and a simple, 39' wire antenna in my attic. Over 8700 miles, to Cape Town, South Africa. 100% copy on both sides. ::ds:: I also made contact with a Cuban gent, in Havana. Not a long distance big deal but Hams there are...
by CheckSix
Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Block this ebayer - 01yllib
Replies: 10
Views: 1544

Re: Block this ebayer - 01yllib

Argghhh...!! This is exactly why I don't sell stuff on eBay anymore. Too many knuckleheads. Also, a while back, eBay commission rates had gotten outrageous on selling expensive items. Basically called them, tried to work out some better deal and to get my $ selling price limit increased, all for nau...
by CheckSix
Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:56 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: For all you Marines
Replies: 5
Views: 711

Re: For all you Marines

That was touching. "Gen. Mattis sir, I have one last request Sir. Give'em Hell, Sir!" hehehe...!!! Love it!
by CheckSix
Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

jerryd6818 wrote:Jeez Dave. Where you live, you can get WGN on the fillings in your teeth. :mrgreen:
ok smarty pants! I did mention previously that I pulled in Radio Habana. Better? :lol:
by CheckSix
Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Very cool Ray! I looked up W1EUI.... Jack is John J. Keaney in Salem, NH. Born in '39, so he is 78 y.o. I'm not on 80 meters... but if he ever shows up on 40m or 20m, I have a shot at him. It's not "weather" so much, but more about the Sun and sunspots exciting the atmosphere that helps ra...
by CheckSix
Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:41 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

LOL!! Too funny Phil! I hadn't thought of that connection until I read your post. :lol: My father worked for Philco right after WWII, up until the mid 60's. Right you are Jerry! The Trans-Oceanic's tag line is, "the Royalty of Radios" and well deserved. It sounds marvelous. I got the batte...
by CheckSix
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Amazing Mike! I had read that they don't send reminders any more.

On a related topic...
I picked up 2 antique radios. A 1932 Philco Model 80 Grand Jr... and a 1959 Zenith tube 600 series Transoceanic. Both work.
by CheckSix
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:31 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Wendys
Replies: 39
Views: 3063

Re: Wendys

This was sad to read about. There is an incredible amount of ignorance in our society today. All the best to your daughter!
by CheckSix
Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Rarer Than Winning The Lottery
Replies: 19
Views: 2599

Re: Rarer Than Winning The Lottery

haha...!!! nice double.

The Ozzie mouse horror vid is incredible and gives perspective that having a few isn't bad at all. Good grief that is a lot of mice!
by CheckSix
Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: That Man is a Success
Replies: 12
Views: 1443

Re: That Man is a Success

simply, awesome! Words to live by. ::tu:: ::tu::
by CheckSix
Sat Nov 25, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Well, between corporate "work" and an LLC I started 4 yrs ago and all the hobbies, plus 2 dogs and a wife. Available time gets spread pretty thin. But I still love AAPK and step in and read posts and respond when I can. Yesterday, I talked with a guy in Jamaica, mon. Brookhaven Nat'l Labs ...
by CheckSix
Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:02 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Replies: 41
Views: 4027

Re: New Hobby - Amateur Radio = Ham Radio

Just a brief update... I've now talked with people from the states of Washington, to Maine, to Florida, to California, to Texas, to Wyoming and every place in between... Also several contacts made in Canada, briefly heard someone from Australia but the pipeline closed to quickly for contact.... and ...
by CheckSix
Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:16 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: President Kennedy assassinated
Replies: 21
Views: 3821

Re: President Kennedy assassinated

5th grade, afternoon recess, we were outside playing... the teachers called us in early and told us the news. They sent us home early from school. No bus, because it was early, so I walked home several miles through the backwoods and farm fields. I still have the Life Magazine with John John salutin...
by CheckSix
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:39 am
Forum: Schrade Legacy Forum
Topic: WD-40 Old Timer
Replies: 14
Views: 2958

Re: WD-40 Old Timer

Last year I found this 89OT WD-40 package.
by CheckSix
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: 11/11/17 Veterans Day Salute
Replies: 20
Views: 3527

Re: 11/11/17 Veterans Day Salute

I flew down to South Florida today. At the gate, waiting to board, I saw an old man wearing a WWII Veteran's hat. I struck up a conversation, thanking him on Veteran's Day and for what he did 75 yrs ago. Turns out, this gent was in the 1st Marines, fought on Peleliu and Okinawa as a tank driver. He'...
by CheckSix
Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Your Unit Emblem or Patch
Replies: 156
Views: 19852

Re: Your Unit Emblem or Patch

I really enjoyed reading this thread this morning, fantastic stories and insight... and want to personally thank all of you who served our great nation! Ironically, I was not allowed to serve. Even though I wanted to. I 4-F'ed the medical exam for what was a questionable thing. I was an FAA ticketed...
by CheckSix
Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Replies: 3986
Views: 370386

Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?

The Astros played great baseball last night. They deserved to win. I'm happy for them and their fans, especially after the Harvey disaster.
by CheckSix
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?
Replies: 3986
Views: 370386

Re: Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?

Game 5 was a slugfest... and a thriller! Wow! ::tu::

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