Another season has changed and another month has come and gone. July is bringing an oppressive heat wave here in the Heartland so I’m certain to spend more time indoors this month. The crops in the field will enjoy this burst of 90+F weather for awhile, but with July and August ahead, I believe we are in for an abundance of oppressive heat. There are 83 days to the start of autumn…

Most read posts during the month of June:

  1. Introducing FacilisQSO - in this satirical short story set in 2029, a booming new service promises hams DXCC Honor Roll without ever touching a radio. The bands have never been busier. Or quieter.
  2. Radio, Retirement, and Life - A cool morning breeze, a pipe, a cup of tea, and 20 meters in the background — a retired ham reflects on the simple pleasures of a life well lived.
  3. Zombie Apocalypse - a dystopian future where political turmoil finally torments the planet to its breaking point.
  4. ARRL CEO Punches Back - before posting on social media responsible hams should ask, how does this benefit amateur radio?
  5. The Slipstream - Dad never complained about what the slipstream took from him. He was too busy marveling at what it brought.

Goodbye June — Hello July!