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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH

@kb9lxh.bsky.social

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Amateur (ham) radio operator since 1981. Interests include AuxComm/EmComm support & SKYWARN spotting. Radio equipment includes a Yaesu FT-897D HF/VHF/UHF Xcvr, BTech UV-25X4 144/222/440 FM Mobile Xcvr, as well as several Dual and Tri-band HTs w/ antennas

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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 5d

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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 22d

Let's get the #HouseGOP, #HouseDemocrats, #SenateGOP and #SenateDems to pass the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (It's H.R.1094 in the House and S.459 in the Senate). See 👇 on how #hamradio operators nationwide can help pass this bipartisan bill.
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Help Us Pass the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 27d

@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:22 AM EDT on 24 Sep for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #ekywx #kywx #StormSpotters #StayWeatherAware

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 27d

@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:09 AM EDT on 24 Sep for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #kywx #inwx #StormSpotters #StayWeatherAware

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 27d

Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 24 Sep 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · 27d

Rounds of showers and storms will continue today into tonight. A few storms may be strong to severe, especially across south central KY and there is a slight risk for excessive rainfall over Central and Eastern KY through tonight with additional rainfall forecast through late Thursday. #ekywx #kywx

Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · 27d

REMINDER*

WHAT: #APRSTHURSDAY net

WHEN: 25-SEP-2025 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

HOW: Destination Station = ANSRVR

HOW: Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your message text.

#APRSTHURSDAY: The weekly net that fits everyone’s schedule.

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 10

The forecast across Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana calls for mostly dry conditions and warming temps through the end of the week and into the weekend. High will be 90 by Sat and Sun. There's a very small chc. of a sprinkle tonight into tomorrow but those chc. are low. Forecast weather.gov/lmk

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 10

High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature across Eastern Kentucky through early next week. Temperatures will gradually warm, reaching near to slightly above normal levels by Friday. No measurable rainfall is expected through early next week. #kywx #ekywx

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 10

Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 10 Sep 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware

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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · Sep 10

*REMINDER*

WHAT: #APRSTHURSDAY net

WHEN: 11-SEP-2025 00:00 - 23:59 UTC (or from 10-SEP 1900 to 11-SEP 1859 EDT)

HOW: Destination Station = ANSRVR

HOW: Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your message text.

#APRSTHURSDAY: The weekly net that fits everyone’s schedule.

Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · Sep 9

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready in case of an emergency? x.com/KB9LXH/statu...

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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Atlanta based #HamRadio Usable HF Frequencies via hfpropagation.com

Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · Sep 8

Global Optimum NVIS Frequency Map Based Upon Hourly Ionosphere Soundings via sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/5 #hamradio

Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · Sep 7

#HamRadio #APRS MSG from #KB9LXH-5 to #WA1GOV-10 #WXBOTCUR 5 mi. SSW Sandgap KY P. Cldy T 66.7F H 69% B 29.89inHg

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Meteorologist Ally Blake @allyblakewx.bsky.social · Sep 7

The peak of hurricane season is September 10th. We're not tracking ANYTHING in the Atlantic right now! A rare treat for this time of year. Enjoy it!

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 7

Daily @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social report for 7 Sep 2025 to #nwsjacksonky & #CoCoRaHS for #ekywx #DanielBooneNF & #kymesonet using #Logia7in1WiFi #PWS w/ a #CoCoRaHS-approved Rain gauge. This station's #wxdata can be found 24/7/365 at wunderground.com/pws/dashboar... #ShareYourWeather #BeWeatherAware

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 7

@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 6:32 AM EDT for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #kywx #inwx

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 7

@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) at 3:18 AM EDT for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.ph... #ekywx #kywx

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 7

@sdf.nws-bot.us #LMK issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of East-Central and Southern Kentucky at 3:35 AM EDT, then updated the advisory at 5:07 AM CDT. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/?year=2... #BePrepared #StayWeatherAware #kywx

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 7

@jkl.nws-bot.us #JKL issued a Dense Fog Advisory till Sep 7, 10:00 AM EDT for Eastern Kentucky. Details 👉 at mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/?year=2... #ekywx #kywx

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CoCoRaHS Station KY-JC-6 @cocorahskyjc6.bsky.social · Sep 7

Due to widespread dense fog causing visibility to fall to 1/4 mile; a Dense Fog Advisory was issued for Eastern Kentucky by #JKL and is in effect until 10 AM this morning. #kywx #ekywx #BePrepared #StayWeatherAware

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Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH @kb9lxh.bsky.social · Sep 4

WHAT: #APRSTHURSDAY net
WHEN: 04-SEP-2025 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
HOW: Set Destination Station = ANSRVR
HOW: Enter Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your message text.

NOTE: APRSPH is undergoing some changes and may not be available for use this week.

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Rev. Joe @kyulcminister.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is what true Christianity is supposed to look like!

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