"ham fest"
4 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, militia equipment sourcing, and ham radio activities. The episode featured extensive discussion of finding affordable tactical gear, uniforms, and radio equipment at ham fests and surplus sales, with specific focus on the October 4th ham fest near I-35 exit 192. Callers and co-hosts shared tips on refurbishing used radios, building power supplies for handheld units, and sourcing military surplus equipment at bargain prices. The show also covered local wildlife management issues, coyote population control, and pheasant hunting challenges in the tri-county area.
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Mark Koernke opened with gardening discussion and preparedness updates, then shifted to a major report from Diana regarding an incident at Camp Lone Star on the Texas border where Border Patrol fired upon patriot volunteers on September 28th. The patriots had been working with Border Patrol to intercept illegal crossings and cartel activity, but after the shooting incident, local law enforcement confiscated five weapons and $3,500 in night vision equipment from the camp, which have not been returned. Diana and the camp commander Casey requested support including longer-range radios, diesel fuel, John boats, and monetary donations. The show also featured a caller discussing a local ham fest and Knob Creek machine gun shoot event, and emphasized the need for listener donations to maintain the satellite feed.
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Mark Koernke opened the January 17, 2014 morning broadcast with commentary on international banking, government control, and constitutional rights. He discussed Michigan's agricultural and natural resources, including its topsoil, freshwater reserves, coal deposits, and hydroelectric potential, criticizing federal policies that have undermined the state's industrial capacity. The show featured promotional segments for a Kenwood TS-820S radio giveaway, ham fest opportunities, ammunition sales, magazine deals from CenterFireSystems.com, and sponsor advertisements. Koernke also provided gardening advice for the growing season, including composting techniques and heirloom tomato cultivation, and concluded with commentary on voting integrity and congressional accountability.
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Mark Koernke and his son Eddie discussed alternative communications methods on Communications Tuesday, September 7, 2010. They reviewed low-cost amateur radio transmitter kits from Ramsey Electronics (AM and FM kits under $50), promoted upcoming events including a ham fest in Pennsylvania and the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot, and explored various communication technologies including CB radios, hand signals, field phones, and Wi-Fi networking. The show included technical troubleshooting with callers, discussion of preparedness and self-sufficiency, and information about military surplus retailers.