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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure where they dropped it off at, just heard them say on the radio that they had the touch down point in sight and were moving toward the drop off. It must not have been very far - they're already landing back at Hunter.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

EBONY 09 (CH-47F, 13-08146, B/2-3 AVN) is en route to Tybee now, they're one of the 3rd ID's CH-47s. They were up with KNIGHTHAWK OPS on 32.200 FM, but have switched to 40.700 FM with BEACH BOUY CONTROLLER. I don't have the best signal on them now they're closer to Tybee.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

113th Wing/121st FS F-16Cs are at the Savannah CRTC/ADC. Earlier, I caught two depart as BRAVE 11 flight to the north. They seem to be using 253.200 at the AFC for Ops and I think they were on 324.000 for air-to-air. These two are 86-0356 & 87-0314.

Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

Was just out and about picking Mama up from dropping her car off for an oil change. If it stays gusty, this may not happen today...

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

The "Scanner Junkies" Amateur Radio System net is tonight at 8pm EST/Midnight UTC on TGIF DMR talkgroup 1033 and other networks. For more, see: facebook.com/groups/23172...

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

If I'm around the radios then, I'll keep an ear out for it.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 1d

This. A thousand times this. Show me the race, not significant others and celebrities.

Carlos Sainz criticizes F1 coverage for focus on ‘famous people and girlfriends’ over race drama www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Carlos Sainz criticises F1 coverage for focus on ‘famous people and girlfriends’ over race drama

Sainz was critical of the broadcast coverage for not showing a number of his overtakes during the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 2d

When I got home this afternoon, the power was out, so I decided to go to Wormsloe State Historic Site and work some Parks on the Air stations. I worked 11 different stations including ones in Utah, England, and Italy. #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #hamr #POTA

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 2d

Have been in Brunswick for the last few days; if they haven't done it already, it will probably be one of the GA Army National Guard CH-47s from Hunter AAF.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 5d

The portable HF station worked pretty good! Over an hour this afternoon after work, I worked stations in AL, KS, MD, NJ, NY, TN, TX, WI, Nova Scotia, and Hungary using a Yaesu-FT-891 at 50W out of the back of the car with the Chelegance MC-750 antenna.

Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 8d

The "Scanner Junkies" Amateur Radio System net starts in ~20 minutes on TGIF DMR talkgroup 1033, and other networks. For more, see:
www.facebook.com/groups/23172...
#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #hamr #Scanning #HobbyRadio

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 8d

The portable HF station packed neatly in the back of the car again, this time with coax (which I forgot to bring this week). Hoping to put it on the air Monday after work, possibly from Jekyll Island

Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 9d

The Coastal Georgia Military Monitoring Recap for September 2025 #MilCom #Scanning #Aviation #HobbyRadio
coastalgeorgiaradio.blogspot.com/2025/10/coas...

Coastal Georgia Military Monitoring Recap; September 2025

September began with disappointment, but despite limited radio time it became a better than average month for MilCom in Coastal Georgia. Wit...

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Enki Research @enkiresearch.bsky.social · 11d

Making sure the BlueSky post goes out first this morning :P ... Just breezy and showers for US mainland as Imelda and Humberto throw waves as they brush Bermuda on the way out of the picture. Typhoon hit Vietnam causing deaths and damage. Update on the blog ... enkiops.org/2025/09/29/i...

Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda Update

Imelda/Humerto to brush Bermuda while throwing waves and exiting stage left. Typhoon hits Vietnam.

enkiops.org

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Enki Research @enkiresearch.bsky.social · 12d

Also, here's a post about the much abused NHC cone ... enkiops.org/2025/09/28/a...

Understanding the Hurricane Probability Cone: A Closer Look

Understand the National Hurricane Center's probability cone and its common misconceptions to better predict storm impacts.

enkiops.org

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Enki Research @enkiresearch.bsky.social · 12d

Rats, the work flow didn't again so this is a late post. TL;DR: looks much better for the SEUS except south Florida may get side-swiped, some immediate coastal impacts. enkiops.org/2025/09/28/g...

FutureImelda: Forecast and Impacts on the SEUS

Stay updated on Tropical Depression Nine's development as it nears the Bahamas. Get storm forecasts, models, and impact summaries here.

enkiops.org

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 12d

My condolences. Most new "country" music is terrible. I will admit to enjoying some Red Clay Strays lately, though.

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Enki Research @enkiresearch.bsky.social · 15d

Early next week could be "interesting" in the southeastern US ... enkiops.org/2025/09/25/a...

Updates on AL94 Development

Stay informed about the latest tropical weather updates and potential impacts along the southeastern US coast with our detailed analysis.

enkiops.org

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 15d

Updated now that I've replaced the Anytone AT-D878UVII with a Radioddity DB-25D Pro for 2 meters/70cm/GMRS use.
coastalgeorgiaradio.blogspot.com/2025/09/new-...

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Enki Research @enkiresearch.bsky.social · 15d

#Humberto forms, likely to have complex interactions with a developing tropical wave (AL94). Worth monitoring, but not freaking out over. enkiops.org/2025/09/25/h...

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 15d

In many ways, we are still fighting the Civil War, but what John T Edge and True South TV are doing gives me hope that one day we can put it behind us.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 15d

I see a lot of my struggle to reconcile my family's history and the racism I witnessed growing up in New Orleans and Savannah with what I've come to believe and value.

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 15d

I finished reading "House of Smoke" earlier this week and I'm still processing it. My family life was much different than his, but my experience with race and my evolved view of the Civil War very much was.
www.johntedge.com/house-of-smoke

House of Smoke — John T. Edge

www.johntedge.com

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Mac McCormick III @kf4lmt.bsky.social · 16d

Georgia Power contractors burying power lines in the neighborhood. Wonder if it will result in reduced RFI when they cut over to the buried cables from the poles.

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Enki Research @enkiresearch.bsky.social · 16d

Refresh keys live in terror as red blobs of doom stalk the Atlantic. Anything to worry about? Not yet, details on the blog, as well as Asia update ... enkiops.org/2025/09/24/a...

Tropical Threats in Atlantic anything to worry about, Ragasa update

Stay updated on the Atlantic's brewing storms: Gabrielle, tropical depressions AL93 and AL94, and the impact of Typhoon Ragasa.

enkiops.org

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