Monday 9/30 6 O'Clock Net will be held on the Danvers Repeater

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Friday September 27th Topic With KC1SOO: SpaceX, StarLink and Satellite Communications

Satellite Communications

**SpaceX's Falcon 1: A Pioneering Launch**

On September 28, 2008, SpaceX made history with the successful launch of its Falcon 1 rocket. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first privately developed, fully liquid-fueled rocket to reach Earth orbit. The launch took place from Omelek Island in the Marshall Islands, and the rocket successfully delivered a dummy payload into orbit. The Falcon 1's achievement paved the way for future private space exploration and demonstrated the potential for reusable rockets, a concept that SpaceX would later revolutionize with the Falcon 9.

**Starlink: Revolutionizing Internet Connectivity**

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX. It aims to provide high-speed broadband internet access to areas with limited or no existing internet infrastructure. The system consists of thousands of small satellites orbiting Earth, which beam internet signals down to ground-based terminals. Starlink has the potential to bridge the digital divide, offering reliable and fast internet to remote regions, rural areas, and even moving vehicles. While the service is still in beta testing, it has shown promising results in terms of speed and latency, making it a potential game-changer for internet connectivity worldwide.

**Ham Radio Satellite Communications: A Global Network**

Ham radio satellite communications provide a unique and exciting way for amateur radio operators to connect with people around the world. By using satellites as relay stations, hams can communicate over long distances, often across continents. These satellites are equipped with specialized antennas and transponders that allow radio signals to be transmitted and received from space. Ham radio satellite communications offer a valuable tool for emergency communication, international goodwill, and technical experimentation, fostering a global community of dedicated enthusiasts.

Topic Questions:

1) Would you ever take a private space exploration tour?

2) Do you have StarLink or any other Satellite Internet? Would you consider switching?

3) Have you made any contacts through Satellite?

Wednesday September 25th Topic With KC1HHK: NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY

National Lobster Day on September 25 honors the taste of a seafood favorite--the lobster. Whether you like it naked, dipped in butter or love it in your soup, lobster is a seafood delicacy to be enjoyed by all.

#NationalLobsterDay

The simplest way to enjoy Lobster is boiled then dipped in melted butter. A couple of favorite lobster recipes include Lobster Newberg and Lobster Thermidor. It is also the main ingredient in soup, bisque, lobster rolls, and salads.

These marine crustaceans live at the bottom of the ocean. If they avoid the lobster pot, some can live up to 100 years old. Even though we consider them a delicacy today, that wasn't always the case. In colonial times, the lobster received very little culinary credit. In fact, the pigs and goats ate more lobster than the well-to-do.

While lobsters arrive at our table’s bright red, they don't start out that way. In the ocean, they come in many colors. Some are yellow, green, or even blue.

Now that lobsters rank higher on the menu, consider these nutrition facts.

Lobsters contain no carbohydrates and 27.55 grams of protein per 1 cup serving.
In that same 1 cup serving, there are 129 calories and 1.25 grams of fat.
Eating lobster offers an excellent source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and calcium.

According to the Guinness World Records, the largest lobster ever caught was in Nova Scotia, Canada, weighing 44.4 lbs.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY

Celebrate by enjoying a delicious lobster meal at your favorite seafood restaurant. Try cooking a lobster dish at home. It will wow the family and make it a true celebration.

NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY HISTORY

In 2014, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins of Maine drafted a joint resolution designating September 25th as National Lobster Day. The proclamation recognizes the men and women in an industry as well as the long and rich heritage, from sea to table.

Lobster FAQ

Q. How many ways can you cook fresh lobster?
A. You can cook lobster in as many ways as you cook other proteins. Lobster can be boiled, steamed, baked, broiled, and grilled. You can also use leftover lobster (is that a thing) to make soups, macaroni and cheese, and dips.

Q. What is surf and turf?
A. Surf and turf is an entrée that includes both seafood and steak. Lobster and a ribeye qualifies as surf and turf.

Q. How big does lobster grow?
A. According to the Guinness World Records, the largest lobster ever caught was in Nova Scotia, Canada, weighing 44.4 lbs. However, lobsters served in restaurants are regulated. Maine lobsters are served between 1 1/4 pounds to 4 pounds.

Net Discussion Question:

Are you a lobster fan?
How do you like lobster prepared?

Friday September 20th Topic With KC1HHK:

National Tradesmen Day

NATIONAL TRADESMEN DAY

September 20, 2024, the third Friday in September, National Tradesmen Day honors the men and women whose skills and hard work build America. And their skills keep it running strong. The day recognizes the professionals who maintain the complex infrastructure of our roads, cities, water systems, and power grids.

#NationalTradesmenDay

While these experts’ workday in and out maintaining skills unique to their trade, our nation continues to operate smoothly without pause. The skills and knowledge of those in the trades keep businesses, homes, and entire nations running. Whether walls go up or come down, roads cross rivers or the water flows, electricians, plumbers, masons, mechanics, carpenters, and everyone in between ensures the job gets done.

Additionally, they pass on their skills to the next generation. Even though the industry changes, the need for it does not. In fact, as the country grows and qualified workers retire, the demand for skilled workers grows. Skilled trades are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the job market today. So, not only does their know-how keep the country going, but their salaries do, too. They're a major influence on the economy.

Their skills and jobs are so valuable, in fact, that training is available in nearly every sector of the skilled trade job market. With their hands, skills, tools, and training, they keep America running smoothly.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL TRADESMEN DAY

Honor a tradesman you know. Give a shout out to the tradespeople for keeping businesses and homes running smoothly.

Show your appreciation and use #NationalTradesmenDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL TRADESMEN DAY HISTORY

Irwin Tools founded National Tradesmen Day in 2011 to honor the men and women who work every day with their hands to keep American running strong. Friday, September 16, 2011, was the inaugural National Tradesmen Day.

Net Discussion Question

If you are not currently in the trades, what trade would you be interested in as an occupation?

Wednesday September 18th Topic With KC1SOO: New York City's Times Square

Times Square

New York City's Times Square A bustling hub of neon lights and towering billboards, Times Square is a must-see destination for visitors and locals alike.

A Brief History of Times Square

Originally known as Long Acre Square, Times Square underwent a dramatic transformation in the early 20th century. The construction of the New York Times Building in 1904 led to its renaming. With the advent of electric lights and the arrival of the subway, the square quickly became a bustling hub of activity.

In the 1920s, Times Square became renowned for its dazzling neon signs and billboards, earning its nickname "The Crossroads of the World." The area was a popular destination for theatergoers, tourists, and night owls. However, by the 1970s, Times Square had fallen into disrepair, plagued by crime and declining tourism.

In the 1990s, a major revitalization effort began, transforming Times Square into the vibrant, iconic destination it is today. New buildings were constructed, theaters were restored, and public spaces were improved. The annual New Year's Eve ball drop, a tradition dating back to 1907, became a global spectacle, attracting millions of people each year.

What are your thoughts on the overwhelming energy of the square? Have you ever experienced a New Year's Eve celebration there?

What unique memories do you have from your visits?

Let's discuss the iconic sights, sounds, and experiences that make Times Square a truly unforgettable place.

Wednesday September 11th Topics With KC1HHK: Piggly Wiggly & Remembering 9/11/2001

Piggly Wiggly - The First Supermarket Opens in 1916

Have you ever entered a supermarket or a grocery store and been overwhelmed at the selection you can make? The candy aisle alone has hundreds of selections that YOU can pick from. Isn’t that wonderful? Let us take a step back in time and learn how a Tennessean named Clarence Saunders created the first supermarket, Piggly Wiggly.

Before we learn about Piggly Wiggly, let us first read about what a grocery store looked like before 1916. Let’s say you visited the general store, which would be the only store in your town (if you had one) and you wanted a candy bar. There would be no aisles to walk around and no selection you get to make. Rather a clerk would have given you the only candy bar they stocked. If your parents wanted flour, sugar, baking powder, or even soda, they had to accept what the general store carried. These stores also carried goods to help your community, like clothes or tools. If you lived in a farming town, you may find more goods meant to help you farm, like farming tools or seeds to grow crops.

When a young man named Clarence Saunders, saw the extra work that went into filling orders for customers, he thought of a new idea, the supermarket. He moved to Memphis from Montgomery County and worked in a grocery warehouse. He worked hard and saved his money. Then, on September 11, 1916, in Memphis, he opened the first supermarket in the world, Piggly Wiggly. In his new supermarket, the customer no longer had to give a list to a clerk but would pick their own items. Like today, a customer would get a basket and pick from different items they wanted. Allowing customers to select their own items meant that prices were cheaper, so more people started shopping there. Prices were cheaper because customers could choose from more items. So instead of having just one candy bar, the store would have other kinds of candy too. Piggly Wiggly did not just have food, but also items like clothes and tools, much like those old general stores. Saunders allowed people to use his supermarket idea for themselves. This is called franchising, which meant that if someone wanted to open a Piggly Wiggly in their town, they would pay Clarence Saunders a fee and could use the name and ideas. Today, many restaurants like McDonalds and Chick-fil-A use franchising.

Within the first year of creating Piggly Wiggly, Saunders was already making a lot of money. It was so much money that he started to build a large house in Memphis made of pink marble from Georgia. He called it the Pink Palace. By 1923, Piggly Wiggly was the third largest grocery business in the country. Sadly, Saunders lost most of his money in the stock market and had to resign from his job at Piggly Wiggly. He even lost his Pink Palace.

Losing so much didn’t stop him though. Clarence Saunders soon started another supermarket chain called Sole Owners Stores, which made him even more money, but this store failed because of the Great Depression. He even tried to design a store that was automated and operated using vending machines, called Kedoozle. Once you made your choice, the item would be moved by conveyor belts (like you see at the checkout lanes at grocery stores), and into a bag for you to take home, but the store never made enough money to stay in business.

The influence of Clarence Saunders can still be felt today. Piggly Wiggly is still a store with around 600 locations. You can even visit the Pink Palace in Memphis. Today, it is a museum and includes a replica of the first Piggly Wiggly with examples of how the store operated. Because of Clarence Saunders and Piggly Wiggly, the supermarket is now how most people shop for not just food, but clothing and other items. The ideas of allowing the customer to pick their own items and stores franchising are still being used today. Next time you are in a grocery store, you can tell your parents or friends about how a Tennessean changed the way we shop.

Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2001 – The September 11 attacks, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks killing 2,977 people using four aircraft hijacked by 19 members of al-Qaeda. Two aircraft crash into the World Trade Center in New York City, a third crashes into The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, and a fourth into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Net Discussion Questions

Do you do the shopping in your family?
What supermarket do you shop at?
Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?

Friday September 6th Topics With KC1SOO: Upgrading Your Cellphone?

How long do you hold onto your cell phone?

For Apple devotees, the biggest tech day of the year is coming up: The Apple iPhone 16 launch event. It'll take place on September 9 at 1PM ET in Cupertino, CA, and you can stream it live on YouTube or the company's website.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro

Have you ever thought about how often you upgrade your phone? Some people seem to get a new one every year, while others hold onto theirs for much longer. I'm curious, what's your approach to phone upgrades? Do you think it's necessary to have the latest and greatest, or are you happy with what you have? Let's discuss the pros and cons of frequent and infrequent upgrades.

Net Topic Question: How often do you upgrade your cell phone?

Wednesday September 4th Topics With KC1HHK: Nat'l Newspaper Carrier Day & Henry Ford's Birthday

National Newspaper Carrier Day on September 4th recognizes the dedicated newspaper carriers who deliver the news in the wee hours of the morning.

A lot has changed since the first newspaper carrier. Not only have the routines changed, but their methods and the age of the people delivering has changed, too. However, the newspaper carrier still exists in some form. Each and every newspaper carrier owe their start to an enterprising young immigrant in New York City over 180 years ago. As the tradition gradually fades, their history becomes no less fascinating.

According to a captioned photo released by the Museum of the City of New York, The Sun's publisher Benjamin Day hired the first paperboy on September 4, 1833. A 10-year-old Barney Flaherty answered the advertisement that September day. And although the ad specified for "steady men" to apply, Flaherty so impressed the editor that Day was so impressed by the boy's sincerity; he gave him the job.

Down on the corner, passersby soon heard Flaherty hawking his sales pitch. Eventually, the universal chorus of boys (and sometimes girls) calling, "Paper! Get your paper, here!" could be heard on the streets selling papers.

n 1960, The Newspaper Carrier Hall of Fame was created. It acknowledges some famous newspaper carriers in our nation's history, too. Included in the Newspaper Carrier Hall of Fame are Martin Luther King Jr., Warren Buffet, and John Wayne.

HOW TO OBSERVE NEWSPAPER CARRIER DAY

Show your newspaper carrier a little extra appreciation. A simple "thank you" would make their day a little brighter. Enjoy the ease that we have in being able to wake up, get our coffee, and have a paper to read before getting out of our pajamas!

If you were a newspaper carrier, take the day to reminisce a bit. Share stories from your delivery routes and the people you knew then.

Use #NewspaperCarrierDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER CARRIER DAY HISTORY

We were unable to identify the founder of National Newspaper Carrier Day. However, the day does commemorate the day Flaherty landed the job and made it a success.

Birthday of Henry Ford II

American industrialist born: September 4, 1917, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. (born on this day) died: September 29, 1987, Detroit (aged 70)

Henry Ford II an American industrialist and head of Ford Motor Company for 34 years (1945–79). He is generally credited with reviving the firm.

In 1940 Ford left Yale University without graduating to join the firm founded by his grandfather, Henry Ford, and at the time run by his father, Edsel Ford. A year later he joined the U.S. Navy; but in 1943, following the unexpected death of his father, he was released from duty and became a Ford vice president. After what amounted to a crash course in industrial management, he succeeded to the presidency of the ailing company in 1945.

He promptly set about modernizing the Ford Motor Company and discharged the all-powerful personnel chief Harry Bennett, whose strong-arm union-busting tactics had earned the company a great deal of opprobrium. He brought in a group of talented systems analysts from the U.S. Air Force who became known as the “Whiz Kids,” among them Robert S. McNamara, later to become Ford’s president. One of the cars introduced during Henry II’s tenure, the Edsel, was a legendary failure, but two others, the Mustang and the Thunderbird, were immensely popular and are widely considered to be classics. By the mid-1950s Henry II had restored the company to financial health, and subsequently he greatly expanded Ford’s operations in overseas markets.

Net Discussion Questions

Were you ever a paperboy?

If yes give us some details about your route: morning/evening, daily or weekly, Sundays
Did you walk, ride your bike or get driven?

Are you a Ford or Chevy guy and why?

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