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Running out of descriptive words?

Jeff A — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:06:32 +0000

I am running out of words to express my dismay at how I feel. I guess I could get a thesaurus and make sure I’ve got them all but that seems like effort, we’ve already covered my thoughts on putting effort out.

On the plus side, spring is approaching and that means STORMS! Also the Indiana severe weather symposium is coming up in March, yes I am going and getting my weather geek on.

Sadly, this is all I have to say today so with that I bid you adieu.

Mid-State Amateur Radio Club

Jeff A — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:36:22 +0000

Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is an exciting hobby with many opportunities. Talk to folks around town or around the world. You can also server your community by becoming a severe weather spotter or by providing communications during local special events such as the 500 parade and mini marathon, no Morse code required. Earning your technician class license is the first step to exploring all that ham radio has to offer.

The Mid-State Amateur Radio Club is offering a 1 day class on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 from 8a.m. to 4p.m. Testing will begin at 4pm. The class is free with lunch provided. Students are recommended to pre-purchase the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual and pre-register. This will be a condensed class and we recommend students study the material before the class. Books are available for purchase for $29.95 at www.arrl.org, testing is $15.00.

Location: Johnson County Emergency Management Agency
1000 Hospital Road, Franklin, IN
Basement conference room.

For more information Email secretary@midstatehams.org

Wow, why does it happen when I can’t chase?

Jeff A — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:38:57 +0000

I am trying to out type the next round of storms. That last round actually unnerved me. I wasn’t prepared for it and when the hammer fell, I wasn’t ready. I did manage to grab the watch spot at work. So I got to stand outside and watch the storm and make sure it was all clear before everyone went back to work. It did get pretty nasty, but when the sirens went off that caught me off guard. I usually have my radio with me when I expect severe weather, but I wasn’t expecting it tonight, boy was I wrong.
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