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Jason Schwarz
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Chief Technical Officer of MSC Inc.
N4JJS on the Air

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@me Is the relay OK at thedoodleproject.net? I haven't seen any trending information from it in over a day now. Thanks!
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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reposting this classic
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Xbox Crocs are realThe limited edition Xbox-themed Crocs will be available for $80 on November 25th.

https://www.theverge.com/news/828175/microsoft-xbox-crocs
Xbox Crocs are real
The limited edition Xbox-themed Crocs will be available for $80 on November 25th.
www.theverge.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Announcing our Winter 2025 merch drop! Select from our new, smaller #plushtodon in two fresh colours; new mug designs to complete your set; or some sticker sheets (more of these, coming soon). All proceeds go towards supporting the project.

Accepting orders from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, UK […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
We just released Mastodon 4.5.2, 4.4.9 and 4.3.15.

These versions contain small bug fixes.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases

#mastoadmin
Releases · mastodon/mastodon
Your self-hosted, globally interconnected microblogging community - mastodon/mastodon
github.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
"Qualcomm-owned #arduino quietly pushed a sweeping rewrite of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and the changes mark a clear break from the open-hardware ethos that built the platform."

(source: Adafruit […]

[Original post on waag.social]
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
The best opening line of any book, ever. #physics #qj
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Updated to #mastodon v4.5.2 without any issues so far. #mastoadmin
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
Robot: "What is my purpose?"
Human: "You grip things"
Robot: "Oh my god"
Robot:
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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We just released Mastodon 4.5.1

This version fixes some bugs found in 4.5.0.

Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub release page.

https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.1

#mastoadmin
Release v4.5.1 · mastodon/mastodon
This is a patch release for 4.5. Check out the 4.5.0 release notes for information. Changelog Fixes Fix Cmd/Ctrl + Enter not submitting Alt text modal on some browsers (#36866 by @diondiondion) Fi...
github.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Upgraded to #mastodon v4.5.1 without an apparent issues. #mastoadmin
November 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
Thurston Co. Scanner, News, &
Weather Blog: A trooper with the Washington State Patrol just
called out a traffic stop on a semi that's towing a semi, which is towing a box truck that's also towing two vehicles on I-5 south at Pacific Avenue. The trooper reported […]

[Original post on hachyderm.io]
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
Technically you always have your whole life ahead of you.
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Olivier Rioux makes NCAA history as the tallest player to ever step on the court. The Florida player is 7’9” (2.36 m). https://www.gainesville.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2025/11/06/florida-basketballs-olivier-rioux-becomes-tallest-player-in-ncaa-history/87138345007/
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Introducing iDigi – The Modern Digital Mode Suite for Ham Radio
Post Views: 8 Christoph Nadig, HB9ZHK has released iDigi – a modern digital-mode suite for MacOS. Amateur radio operators can now experience the world of digital communication directly on their Mac with iDigi, a modern and intuitive digital-mode application for macOS. iDigi supports a wide range of popular ham-radio modes, including PSK31/63/125, RTTY, CW, WSPR, WEFAX, FT4, FT8, and SSTV (over 100 SSTV modes, pretty much every mode ever in use, including experimental ones) — with more to come. Built exclusively for macOS, iDigi combines clean design with efficient, high-performance signal processing. With just a transceiver and a sound card, operators can transmit, receive, and log contacts across the HF spectrum using advanced digital modes — all within a single, native app. ## Key Features * Multi-mode support: * PSK, RTTY, CW, WSPR, FT4, FT8, WEFAX, SSTV, and more coming soon * High-quality decoders: * Optimized DSP for fast, accurate decoding and low power use * Intuitive interface: * Consistent macOS-style design with real-time waterfall display * Built-in logbook: * ADIF and Cabrillo support, instant uploads to QRZ.com, eQSL.cc, Club Log, and LoTW * CAT and ATU control: * Automatic frequency, band, and mode synchronization for most modern transceivers * Integration: * Callsign lookup via QRZ.com and HamQTH, Apple Maps visualization, and N1MM-compatible log sharing * Audio tools: * Record and replay signals in AIFF or MP4 format with adjustable playback speed ## Availability and Pricing iDigi is available now on the Apple Mac App Store. The app can be downloaded and used for free in trial mode, allowing operators to explore all major features before purchasing. A full license is currently offered at an introductory price of USD 4.95. ### Related posts: 1. SmartSDR for MacOS version 1.3.1 has been released 2. SmartSDR for MacOS version 1.4.7 has been released 3. SmartSDR for MacOS version 2.1.05 has been released 4. SmartSDR for MacOS version 2.2.02 has been released 5. HAMRS Pro 2.44.1 released
machamradio.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Upgraded to #mastodon to v4.5.0 without any major issues. #mastoadmin
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
Still laughing hours after I read this. So true so true
March 6, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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An American teacher and his teenage son have been killed by hornets while ziplining in Laos, which the tourist park’s operator calls an “unforeseeable and extraordinary natural occurrence.” https://www.thetimes.com/world/asia/article/hornets-deaths-laos-daniel-owen-asian-giants-z0khnmglw
November 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Astronomers Are Tracking a Giant Sunspot Cluster That’s Already Causing Problems

https://gizmodo.com/astronomers-are-tracking-a-giant-sunspot-cluster-thats-already-causing-problems-2000681973
The Sun is currently in the active phase of its 11-year cycle and is slowly waking up from a prolonged slumber. And it’s showing no signs of wanting to slow down. Over the past 12 hours, our host star has unleashed three violent solar flares—intense, concentrated bursts of electromagnetic radiation—two of which were classified as X-class flares. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center flagged both instances as R3 events—relatively powerful solar events capable of triggering widespread radio blackouts. The Sun erupted again this morning, producing a weaker, but still significant, M-class flare. Already, the two X-class flares have caused radio blackouts around South America, according to NOAA. But forecasters are bracing for more solar explosions over this week. As of now, experts are keeping a close eye on Region 4274, a complex cluster of sunspots that fired off the M-class flare and one of the X-class flares. An image of the Sun. Region 4274 is circled in yellow. Credit: NOAA/Space Weather Prediction Center One concern is that the region is rotating into a more direct view of Earth; stellar features move from left to right from our perspective, with the region soon pointing straight at us like a shotgun. If it were to release more solar flares, the ensuing solar storm could have a greater impact on Earth’s communications. Currently, NOAA’s forecast for solar flares lies at 65% for M-class flares and 15% for the more severe X-class flares. “This region continues to be a solar flare threat and therefore the likelihood of continued R1-R2 events and even a chance for another R3 event remains throughout the week,” reported NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. ## Brace for solar impact When the Sun produces solar flares, experts check whether ensuing coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—a barrage of magnetized plasma from solar activity—have the potential to graze the Earth’s magnetic field and cause anomalies in our planet’s atmosphere. These anomalies can include disruptions to radio communications, GPS systems, and power grids, along with spectacular auroras. A map showing regions affected by the X-ray flux from solar flares on November 4. Credit: NOAA NOAA’s forecast report affirmed that CMEs associated with the two X-class flares weren’t headed to Earth, although solar winds may later redirect some of this mass toward Earth’s magnetic field. In an update this morning, NOAA added that the CME from today’s M-class solar flare does appear to be headed for Earth. In addition, we may see minor G1-class storms over the next couple days that interfere with high-latitude power systems and create faint auroras in the sky. ## But also, don’t freak out It’s also possible that one of the X-class flares was stronger than initially measured. Because it came from a sunspot behind the Sun’s limb, it was partially eclipsed by the edge of the solar disk, posited Tony Phillips of spaceweather.com. That said, these flares aren’t likely to cause anything like the plot of the 2013 film _The Carrington Event_. Still, geomagnetic storms caused by solar activity can affect aviation, maritime, and satellite communications, so having some warning signs in advance is a huge plus, given the projected strength of these solar events. “There’s no reason to think this activity will subside,” Phillips wrote. “These sunspots have been flaring for weeks, producing multiple farside CMEs in late October. Now they are turning toward Earth.”
gizmodo.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
November 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
@mountainduckapp Any word on getting the upgraded Mountain Duck 5 in the MacOS App Store? We have a bunch of licenses at work but they are VPP stuff, so I have to do it in the App Store.
October 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reposted by Jason Schwarz
Roo reaction

[description: kangaroo checking out a Halloween display is scared by the cackling skeleton -- you can see the roo running away far down the street]

#kangaroo #roo #animal #halloween #humor #humour
October 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM