Lloyd Colston, KC5FM
@kc5fm.bsky.social
Christian, married, amateur radio operator, grandfather, social media manager with an interest in emergency notification. Views do not represent employer.
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Welcome to the Sunflower Net ... sunflowernet.us ... a multimode resource for Kansas ham folks and their friends. #hamradio #Skywarn #Auxcom
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January 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This "Legendary Karen" did her best seagull impression to chase off duck hunters, but they found it funny notthebee.com/article/watc... Not everything is calm in #Minnesota #UCE
January 18, 2026 at 11:36 PM
This "Legendary Karen" did her best seagull impression to chase off duck hunters, but they found it funny notthebee.com/article/watc... Not everything is calm in #Minnesota #UCE
Do you use Droidstar? Changes www.randomwire.us/p/random-wir... #hamradio
January 18, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Do you use Droidstar? Changes www.randomwire.us/p/random-wir... #hamradio
New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of February 13 www.arrl.org/news/new-60-... cc #hamradio
January 17, 2026 at 11:36 PM
New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of February 13 www.arrl.org/news/new-60-... cc #hamradio
Angel Studios announces partnership with Neal McDonough's new production company for 3 upcoming films www.christianpost.com/news/angel-s... #teamJesus
January 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Angel Studios announces partnership with Neal McDonough's new production company for 3 upcoming films www.christianpost.com/news/angel-s... #teamJesus
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January 16, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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January 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=12... #KSwx #Skywarn
In #OKwx fire weather concerns are posted in the western part of the State as is happening today in Kansas. Windy, dry conditions is forecast.
Please keep your #OKfire and #KSfire to yourself today.
In #OKwx fire weather concerns are posted in the western part of the State as is happening today in Kansas. Windy, dry conditions is forecast.
Please keep your #OKfire and #KSfire to yourself today.
January 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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January 15, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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🌍 Join the RAILBUS Community
It's FREE and you'll get instantly
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* 5,000 Bonus Points
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🎁 Use the following code for extra 2,500 Points
Referral Code: 6AELQU
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#roadtrio
FCC Poised to Exempt Amateurs from Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements www.arrl.org/news/view/fc... #hamradio
January 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
FCC Poised to Exempt Amateurs from Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements www.arrl.org/news/view/fc... #hamradio
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2516 for Friday, January 16th, 2026 — Amateur Radio Newsline www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/1/... #hamradio
January 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2516 for Friday, January 16th, 2026 — Amateur Radio Newsline www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/1/... #hamradio
Pilot Sully Sullenberger performs “Miracle on the Hudson” | January 15, 2009 | HISTORY www.history.com/this-day-in-... #UShistory
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Pilot Sully Sullenberger performs “Miracle on the Hudson” | January 15, 2009 | HISTORY www.history.com/this-day-in-... #UShistory
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran mourns loss of his hometown newspaper in western Kansas • Kansas Reflector kansasreflector.com/briefs/u-s-s... #JournalismMatters
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 AM
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran mourns loss of his hometown newspaper in western Kansas • Kansas Reflector kansasreflector.com/briefs/u-s-s... #JournalismMatters
Patriot Radio Club membership offers online #hamradio exams. patriotradio.club
January 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Patriot Radio Club membership offers online #hamradio exams. patriotradio.club
K4C The Battle of Cowpens filling the airwaves:
1/16 at 0Z - 7PM EST ==> 01/19 at 5Z - midnight- EST. forums.qrz.com/index.php?th... #hamradio #UShistory
1/16 at 0Z - 7PM EST ==> 01/19 at 5Z - midnight- EST. forums.qrz.com/index.php?th... #hamradio #UShistory
January 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
K4C The Battle of Cowpens filling the airwaves:
1/16 at 0Z - 7PM EST ==> 01/19 at 5Z - midnight- EST. forums.qrz.com/index.php?th... #hamradio #UShistory
1/16 at 0Z - 7PM EST ==> 01/19 at 5Z - midnight- EST. forums.qrz.com/index.php?th... #hamradio #UShistory
Damaged and Denied #ArkCity www.kake.com/news/communi...
January 13, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Damaged and Denied #ArkCity www.kake.com/news/communi...
Some Major Airlines Serve ‘Potentially Unhealthy’ Drinking Water, New Study Finds www.thesegoldwings.com/potentially-... #roadtrip
January 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Some Major Airlines Serve ‘Potentially Unhealthy’ Drinking Water, New Study Finds www.thesegoldwings.com/potentially-... #roadtrip
New video of Renee Good shooting surfaces from ICE agent’s perspective www.christianpost.com/news/new-vid...
January 13, 2026 at 2:30 AM
New video of Renee Good shooting surfaces from ICE agent’s perspective www.christianpost.com/news/new-vid...
Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage? – DW – 01/09/2026 www.dw.com/en/could-ham... #hamradio
Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage? – DW – 01/09/2026
Amid claims of China sabotaging Taiwan's undersea internet cables, some citizens are learning how to send and receive their own emergency communications.
www.dw.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage? – DW – 01/09/2026 www.dw.com/en/could-ham... #hamradio
Tumbleweeds can be so bad in Kansas that they bury homes and cause fire danger www.kcur.org/2026-01-06/i... #KSfire #KSwx
January 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Tumbleweeds can be so bad in Kansas that they bury homes and cause fire danger www.kcur.org/2026-01-06/i... #KSfire #KSwx
The Daytona Beach Amateur Radio Association is putting an APRS "Day Out" digipeater on the air to cover the fairgrounds during #Hamcation 2026. app.simplenote.com/publish/ygcJHq #hamradio
www.aprs.org/APRS-day-out...
www.aprs.org/APRS-day-out...
[//]: (APRS Day Out 2026)
APRS Day Out 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Daytona Beach Amateur Radio Association is putting an APRS "Day Out" digipeater on the air to cover the fairgrounds during #Hamcation 2026. app.simplenote.com/publish/ygcJHq #hamradio
www.aprs.org/APRS-day-out...
www.aprs.org/APRS-day-out...
Amy Grant releases wistful single about Jan. 6, Woodstock: 'We've lost our way' www.christianpost.com/news/amy-gra... #teamJesus
January 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Amy Grant releases wistful single about Jan. 6, Woodstock: 'We've lost our way' www.christianpost.com/news/amy-gra... #teamJesus
FT8 etiquette: being a good operator – EtherHam etherham.com/ft8-etiquett... #hamradio
FT8 etiquette: being a good operator – EtherHam
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January 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
FT8 etiquette: being a good operator – EtherHam etherham.com/ft8-etiquett... #hamradio