Jim @ K5ND

Amateur Radio Aficionado - Freelance Writer - Retired Publishing Executive

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Here's the setup I used to complete FFMA https://t.co/IW2MzGiMOx

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Slow but fun in the September VHF Contest. https://t.co/6DYbyTMabV

[Icom America Inc @IcomAmericaInc]

The ARRL September VHF Contest is tomorrow!

The challenge: work as many amateur stations in as many different 2° × 1° Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz.

So dust off the VHF gear, check your antennas, and get ready to make some contacts!

September 12–14, 2026
1800 UTC Saturday – 0259 UTC Monday
👉 Event details: https://t.co/59jZUxSeWO

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #ARRL #VHFContest #SeptemberVHF #GridChasing

[Icom America Inc @IcomAmericaInc]

Get ready for the ARRL September VHF Contest!

Mark your calendar for September 12–14, 2026 and get ready to make contacts, work new grid squares, and see how far your signal can reach!

Whether you’re a seasoned VHF operator, a rover, or just looking to try contesting, this is a great opportunity to get on the air and have some fun.

📅 September 12–14
1800 UTC Saturday – 0259 UTC Monday
Plan your station, check your antennas, and start looking for those grids!

Full details: https://t.co/59jZUxRH7g

#ARRL #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #VHF #SeptemberVHF #Contest

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

What superb insight. Best quote "This is paranoia breaded in stupidity and fried in ignorance." Oh to write and think so well as that. https://t.co/cKVbF4WNXj

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

@BorgersonS If I can do this, it has to be magic!

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Completed FFMA's 488 grids. 23 rovers contributed 90 of those grids! https://t.co/dwsGJvzluJ

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

@WD9EWK Thank you. Long journey.

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

@dtabor @K3TripleR I’ll bet you made a lot of 6 meter operators happy!

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

FFMA — now at 487 grids confirmed of 488 needed! https://t.co/qL9LjCoeU8

[Patrick @WD9EWK]

Hello, @k5nd !!!

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Had fun in the ARRL June VHF Contest, despite several challenges, including tough propagation. https://t.co/Xij3XL6P8v

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Incredible Sporadic E opening on both 6 and 2 meters. https://t.co/nHrhXbzfbN

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

I've just published the fourth edition of Magic Band Revealed. Download it free at https://t.co/pKb4184REK

[Visegrád 24 @visegrad24]

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

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Great article on the search for extraterrestrial life. https://t.co/ob0xx8Xoi1

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

It's nice to see people reading my book. Even better when it can be used to take their minds off medical treatments.

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

One of the perks working for Heathkit back in the day was free QSL cards.

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

Here's how I spent Saturday. https://t.co/fwo586bgsk

[Jim @ K5ND @k5nd]

The 3rd Edition of my 6 meter book has now reached 6,000 downloads. Download your copy at https://t.co/pKb4185pui