"amateur radio"
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Mark Koernke hosted the evening Intelligence Report on August 14, 2023, covering multiple topics including firearm selection and manufacturing philosophy, consumer boycotts of government contractors (Marathon Oil, Budweiser), patriotic music promotion (Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond"), emergency preparedness including lifeboat rations and survival food, amateur radio communications basics with guest Steve from Alpha Antenna, and political commentary on the 2024 presidential race including Trump's campaign strategy and potential running mates.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, ammunition availability, and defensive tactics during this afternoon broadcast on January 27, 2021. He emphasized the importance of obtaining CB radios and other communication equipment immediately, warned against federal entrapment schemes involving short-barrel rifles and silencers, and provided detailed guidance on ammunition storage, shotgun reloading, and home defense strategies. Koernke also addressed a scurvy outbreak in Washington County, Michigan, attributed to poor nutrition and isolation during lockdowns, and covered a Houston police raid case involving the deaths of an innocent couple.
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Mark Koernke discussed federal government overreach and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He analyzed two videos: one about a diesel mechanic under investigation for selling parts (potentially targeting gun owners), and an FCC warning to amateur radio operators not to commit crimes, which he interpreted as a prelude to communications shutdown. Koernke emphasized that Americans are outnumbered and outgunned only in propaganda, advocated for practical firearm training and ammunition stockpiling, and rejected political solutions, arguing that voting is dead and war is inevitable. He fielded caller questions about ammunition shortages, suppressor legality, and gun part sourcing.
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Mark Koernke discussed the COVID-19 response as a deliberate attack on American food systems and infrastructure, featuring a call from rancher Shad Sullivan about the destruction of livestock and crops while foreign beef imports continue. The show covered preparedness strategies including gardening, food preservation, amateur radio communications, and militia organization, while criticizing government mismanagement, mask mandates, and what Koernke characterized as intentional sabotage of the nation's food supply as part of a broader communist agenda.
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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.
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Ed Cornke filled in for Mark Koernke on this Communications Tuesday episode, discussing amateur radio transmitter kits from Ramsey Electronics, including AM and FM broadcast transmitters and power amplifiers. The show covered CB radio testing and range, alternative broadcasting via Ustream, and the station's fundraising efforts to meet end-of-year billing cycles. The latter half featured extensive caller discussions on health topics including parasite zappers, colloidal and ionic silver generators, dental health, dietary concerns about sodas and processed foods, and natural remedies for infections and inflammation.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearm technical specifications with callers, focusing on AR-15 rifle reliability issues, particularly weak extractors when using steel-cased 5.45x39 ammunition, and explored potential engineering solutions including modified extractors and historical rifle designs like the HAC-7. Rob from Texas called to recommend affordable amateur radio modifications using Alenco dual-band radios that could serve as emergency communication systems for groups, requiring only simple wire modifications to enable transmission and reception across multiple frequency bands including FM broadcast.