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Feel free to contact me with questions. Check to see if you have a local group who manages a repeater. If there is a repeater, you can probably start with a cheapo Baofeng for around $40. I have a handful. great to have when doing work around the yard (call my wife on the radio asking for a tool or something), but better if you have a repeater where you can talk to others from further distances (because the repeater takes your signal and then boosts and sends out to a wider area). NOTE: to be legal, you need a license. Other hams might not like you if you transmit without a license. But it might be worth it just to meet others.

“The cost of sanity in this society, is a certain level of alienation.” - Terence Mckenna

#nostr

Author of the ECB nonsense complains about #Bitcoin “random redistribution of wealth” 🤣🤣🤣 nostr:note1v4xuq2jxz5l0ft7nxkkreqlyslj7untzlmqlm4d84792j8hac0uqwypg0p

I have a lot of different radios. It comes down to what you are looking for. For real comms, an HF rig is preferable. They are expensive. But, we have had many outages where fiber is cut to our island and cellular, landline, internet, and 911 is all down. I can then use an HF rig, laptop or android, and software called winlink, and email anyone. I have done this multiple times over the last year since we have had so many outages. But again, it is very expensive. An HF rig can reach further than a little handheld. A handheld isnt much use unless you have repeaters in your area. So, the answer is complicated and hard to answer in a nostr response 😉

While a good chunk of America can't communicate through their handheld devices, I am sending messages from mine that are reaching others from all over the world using ham radio and APRS for #aprsthursday. Sent out two different messages from 2 different radio setups. First was from a pc connected via bluetooth to a Mobilinkd TNC3 and Baofeng cheapo radio (radio on the right with bluetooth dongle). The other was straight from a Yaesu FT2D radio (no PC involved -- radio on the left).

#hamradio #amateurradio #ham #yaesuusa #yaesu #baofengradio #baofeng #aprs #prepping

It is my observation and corroborated by dozens of others that more people are gonna buy corn than sell it moving forward, indefinitely

Just gonna keep stacking at any price and see how this all plays out nostr:note14nc2xlvcnfj2s0jvq0tp2tqng58ma0zkkr5xfl962q7exkwwmprq7n89dz

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

A little Argentinian culture for you today, buckle up, it's a good one:

Why are government officials in Argentina called "ñoquis" (gnocchis)?

ChatGPT: "In Argentina, the term "ñoqui" is often used colloquially to refer to government officials who are seen as holding their positions due to political connections rather than merit. The term originated from the word "ñoqui," which refers to a type of Italian pasta dumpling. The connection lies in the fact that these officials are often considered to have "rolled" into their positions without much effort, similar to how dumplings are formed by rolling dough. So, in essence, it's a metaphorical way of implying that these officials are "political appointees" who haven't necessarily earned their roles through merit."

"But doesn't it also have to do with the fact that they only show up to work at the end of the month to get their salary?"

ChatGPT: "

Yes, you're absolutely correct. The term "ñoqui" in Argentina is indeed commonly associated with government officials who are perceived to show up to work only at the end of the month to collect their salary, much like the pasta dumplings (ñoquis) swell up when boiled, they "swell" in numbers at the end of the month to collect their paychecks without doing much work throughout the rest of the month. This aspect of the term highlights the notion of government employees receiving payment without putting in the necessary effort or fulfilling their responsibilities. So, both interpretations - the political appointment aspect and the work attendance aspect - contribute to the term's usage in Argentina."

Aren't "ñoquis" eaten at the end of the month for economic reasons, too?

ChatGPT: "Yes, you're correct. In Argentina, there's also a tradition of eating "ñoquis" at the end of the month for economic reasons. This tradition is rooted in the fact that "ñoquis" are a simple and inexpensive dish to make, typically consisting of potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. As the end of the month approaches and financial resources may be limited for some families, "ñoquis" provide a cost-effective option for a filling meal. So, there's a parallel between the economic aspect of eating "ñoquis" at the end of the month and the perception of certain government officials only showing up for work at the same time to collect their salaries. Both aspects contribute to the rich and multifaceted meaning of the term "ñoqui" in Argentine culture."

So yeah...we're in the process of getting rid of this class of existence in Argentina, currently (which comprised upwards of 30% of the population, pre-Milei).

Wherever you may be, I hope you're actively working towards eliminating ñoquis in your country as well. Buy Bitcoin, besos.

I’m extremely bearish on Europe

There are no opponents or teams at a skatepark. Everyone is their own entity. We get hyped off of one another doing sick shit. We uplift the skatepark community the more we participate. An entire nomenclature for tricks, an entire rules based etiquette for skating parks has been developed by a bunch of outcasts around the world. No institutions to embrace it, no coaches, no refs. Yet an entire culture has been created without the approval of anyone.

Holy cow. That is beautiful.

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Post some pics of your favorites. I would love to see.

I need funny/educational economics memes.

Pls help