KB0OXD-L EchoLink Stream Is BACK UP

The KB0OXD-L EchoLink is once again BACK UP.  The stream requires a player which can play Windows Media Audio (It DOES NOT have to be Windows Media Player itself as there are plenty of alternatives nowadays).

For whatever reason, I cannot seem to get the SHOUTcast DSP to work with the LINE IN of my onboard sound so I can use it instead of Windows Media.  If anybody has any ideas as to how to tackle this issue, Drop Me A Line .

The stream was taken down for security reasons.

Weight Loss Support Nets On The Bands

DOWNLOAD THIS VIDEO TO YOUR HARD DRIVE OR APPLE DEVICE. Do NOT stream it from the site.

FEATURED: An idea to address the problem of weight issues for those of us who have them.

THE RATIONALE BEHIND THIS BLOG POST: Simple.

We all know how important mobility is (Especially when engaged in public service and emergency communications). The plain & simple facts are these....

IF YOU HAVE MOBILITY ISSUES, YOU ARE OF NO HELP TO ANYBODY!!!

It doesn't matter whether you're working a parade, a bicycle race, a papal visit or a wildfire. If you are going to engage in public service and/or emergency communications, MOBILITY IS A MUST.

If you have weight issues (Like I did and still do), then I can't think of a better venue for support than Ham Radio. It doesn't matter what you're doing to lose the weight. The main objective is that YOU ARE LOSING IT.

It also doesn't matter how you're dieting. You can be on some of the more well known and successful diets such as Weight Watchers & SlimFast or on one of those so-called "fad" diets like South Beach, Marie Callender's (My favorite) or Healthy Choice.

You can also go the surgical route and STILL GET THE SAME LEVEL OF SUPPORT.

And who's to say there aren't nutritionalists and other medical professionals in this field who are also Hams who COULD check in and regularly participate to give general tips and advice and for special program presentations which could help us in achieving our goals as well?

And then lastly, there's the ENCOURAGEMENT factor. We all know how we like to tease one another. We could use that in a manner that encourages someone struggling with whatever weight problems they're having. It's called SUPPORT. It's also called TURNING THAT FROWN UPSIDE DOWN.

Well I've said enough, but add what I've just said here to what said in the video (It's a joined two-part out of three parts since the point begins with part two and part one covers stuff not related to Ham Radio) and you decide.

Would You Support The Idea Of Weight Loss Support Nets On The Bands?

The poll is at the right.

Till next time....Cheers & 73 :)

EchoLink Node FINALLY Up & Running.....

Just posted to Twitter a little while ago....

FINALLY got my EchoLink node UP & RUNNING - YEAH!!! I'm listed as KB0OXD-L (Node #39953). I'm monitoring now so FEEL FREE to call me.

Those of you who are in the Denver Area can access the node by tuning into 147.465 Mhz (100 Hz. PL **REQUIRED**) as this keeps any RF junk out - NOT THE HAMS :). One word of caution though, I AM DIRECTIONAL TOWARD THE SOUTH (In fact, I have a panoramic view of the Southern horizon). As such, you might not be able to get it in places North of my QTH (Look me up in any callbook as I'm good in 'em all) unless you have a really good setup.

Beyond the PL Tone Requirement, it's an OPEN ACCESS node. Just punch in the No. of the node you wish to punch up and when you're finished, simply hit the # key. Pretty simple really (And it's also standard with just about every EchoLink simplex node here so I'm told).

Soon, I'll setup Live Streaming Audio so people can listen in (Particularly those who aren't Hams) using SHOUTcast as the source. But you know as they say - BABY STEPS...BABY STEPS!!

Anyway, I just wanted to announce to the world that my RF link is FINALLY up & running and available for people to use. :)