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Jim @ K5ND @k5nd

Amateur Radio Aficionado - Freelance Writer - Retired Publishing Executive

Joined March 2008
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Had fun in the ARRL June VHF Contest, despite several challenges, including tough propagation. k5nd.net/2026/06/arrl-june-2…
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Incredible Sporadic E opening on both 6 and 2 meters. k5nd.net/2026/06/sporadic-e-…
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I've just published the fourth edition of Magic Band Revealed. Download it free at k5nd.net/magic-band-revealed…
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Jim @ K5ND retweeted
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May 8
Envy was once considered to be one of the seven deadly sins before it became one of the most admired virtues under its new name, "social justice." - Thomas Sowell
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Great article on the search for extraterrestrial life. wsj.com/tech/ai/extraterrest…

The Hunt for Extraterrestrial Life Enters a New Frontier

Scientists are using advanced telescopes, models and AI to help them look for signs of life beyond Earth, including in distant solar systems

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It's nice to see people reading my book. Even better when it can be used to take their minds off medical treatments.
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One of the perks working for Heathkit back in the day was free QSL cards.
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Here's how I spent Saturday. k5nd.net/2026/01/january-202…
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The 3rd Edition of my 6 meter book has now reached 6,000 downloads. Download your copy at k5nd.net/magic-band-revealed…
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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
31 Dec 2025
For those wondering what I do besides amateur radio. It must be reading.
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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
11 Dec 2025
Excellent thinking here about every aspect of artificial intelligence. AI Is a Gift to Human Creativity by Brian J. Gross wsj.com/opinion/ai-is-a-gift… via @WSJopinion

Opinion | AI Is a Gift to Human Creativity

When anyone can produce passable work, real talent becomes more readily apparent than ever.

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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
24 Nov 2025
The September 2025 VHF Contest Full Results article has been published contests.arrl.org/ContestRes…
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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
31 Oct 2025
Curious about 6 meter openings during the June 2025 VHF Contest. Here's the map of spotted QSOs by hour. vimeo.com/1123190807?fl=ip&f…

June 2025 VHF Contest 6 meter QSOs

Hour-by-hour display of 6-meter QSOs spotted during the June 2025 VHF Contest. Maps and data courtesy of DXmaps.com

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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
31 Oct 2025
Behind the Keyboard on VHF Contest results writing, including some highlights from the June 2025 VHF Contest with bonus video! k5nd.net/2025/10/behind-the-…
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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
31 Oct 2025
Managed to win the June 2025 VHF Contest Single Op Portable category. Woo hoo!
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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
31 Oct 2025
ARRL June 2025 VHF contest results have been posted contests.arrl.org/ContestRes…

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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
22 Sep 2025
Low activity levels, but still a great deal of fun - butt-in-chair is always the key. k5nd.net/2025/09/september-v…
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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
28 Aug 2025
An immersive website streams radio stations from across the globe, which might be the next best thing to getting out there for real. wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/thi… via @WSJ

This Website Unlocks the Joy of Traveling the World, One Radio Station at a Time

Thanks to Radio Garden’s explorable map, armchair travelers can stream radio stations from across the world. Tuning in can feel a whole lot like traveling.

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Jim @ K5ND@k5nd
28 Aug 2025
My website traffic increases before a major meteor shower. Operators headed to my meteor scatter instructions k5nd.net/2023/04/meteor-scat…
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25 Aug 2025
My musings about meteor scatter QSOs and space debris. k5nd.net/2025/08/meteor-scat…
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