Amateur Radio Operator KB9LXH
@kb9lxh.bsky.social
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
Important Notice: Keep Clear of Emergency Frequencies due to Hurricane Melissa. See 👉 for details www.arrl.org/news/importa... #StayWeatherAware
Important Notice: Keep Clear of Emergency Frequencies During the Contest Weekend
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Important Notice: Keep Clear of Emergency Frequencies due to Hurricane Melissa. See 👉 for details www.arrl.org/news/importa... #StayWeatherAware
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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September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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@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
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
@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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@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
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
@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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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
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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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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
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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.
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.
September 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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.
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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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
September 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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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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
September 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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
*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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
*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.
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.
September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready in case of an emergency? x.com/KB9LXH/statu...
September 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready in case of an emergency? x.com/KB9LXH/statu...
Atlanta based #HamRadio Usable HF Frequencies via hfpropagation.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Atlanta based #HamRadio Usable HF Frequencies via hfpropagation.com
Global Optimum NVIS Frequency Map Based Upon Hourly Ionosphere Soundings via sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/5 #hamradio
September 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Global Optimum NVIS Frequency Map Based Upon Hourly Ionosphere Soundings via sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/5 #hamradio
#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
September 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#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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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!
September 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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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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
September 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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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@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
September 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
@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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@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
September 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
@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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@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
September 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
@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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@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
September 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
@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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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
September 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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
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.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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.
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.