When actions like the recent terror attack in Orlando happen, we begin to fracture a bit: both as individuals and as a nation. We divide because we become afraid; afraid of the “other,” the “outsider,” the one who is “different.”…
Author: mdibelka
Fun with APRS
There are a lot of ham radio operators who are starting to become involved in the APRS community. I suspect this has to do with the fact that equipment is now available ready made from the manufacturers and it has…
Good Friday Reflection
I was asked to assist the Spencerport Ecumenical Ministries in reflecting on the seven last words of Christ as part of the joint Good Friday Service. Below is what I shared: In his final words, Jesus points us back…
A View from Great Height
Tonight, I attended a dinner and talk at First Congregational Church, Spencerport, NY, with a keynote speaker who is an amabassador of the Sikh community in New York State. While I have been familiar with Sikhism for many years, tonight…
Baojie BJ-9900
A bit back, I was involved in local ham radio club (Community Amateur Radio Club) and we were gearing up for the annual simulated emergency test (SET). This required me to set up a 70cm base station – rather difficult…
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