MadGoat - VE3RIM
@madgoat.bsky.social
Most of my posts will be be about my amateur radio adventures and learning CW.
System Administrator by day, and I live, breathe, and dream in Linux console.
If you have an amateur radio callsign, I will most like follow back.
System Administrator by day, and I live, breathe, and dream in Linux console.
If you have an amateur radio callsign, I will most like follow back.
Been busy the last little while. I'm applying to volunteer with Scouts Canada with a local troop. 🤞
My plans if I can convince them will be to introduce these youngins to amateur radio (Morse might be too advanced), basic electronics, star gazing, and other nerdy stuff in a fun, and memorable way.
My plans if I can convince them will be to introduce these youngins to amateur radio (Morse might be too advanced), basic electronics, star gazing, and other nerdy stuff in a fun, and memorable way.
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Been busy the last little while. I'm applying to volunteer with Scouts Canada with a local troop. 🤞
My plans if I can convince them will be to introduce these youngins to amateur radio (Morse might be too advanced), basic electronics, star gazing, and other nerdy stuff in a fun, and memorable way.
My plans if I can convince them will be to introduce these youngins to amateur radio (Morse might be too advanced), basic electronics, star gazing, and other nerdy stuff in a fun, and memorable way.
August 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's been a minute since I've interacted with anyone. I've been on an social media vacation and felt good.
I think it's time to come back here and see what's up!
I think it's time to come back here and see what's up!
June 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's been a minute since I've interacted with anyone. I've been on an social media vacation and felt good.
I think it's time to come back here and see what's up!
I think it's time to come back here and see what's up!
Am I crazy, or is Thrills gum the most awesome tasting gum in the world ?
February 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Am I crazy, or is Thrills gum the most awesome tasting gum in the world ?
Reposted by MadGoat - VE3RIM
Democrat Lawmakers…
Start going into the offices of EVERY GOVERNMENT AGENCY…
DEMAND TO MEET WITH ANY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DOGE IN THOSE OFFICES.
DEMAND THEY IDENTIFY THEMSELVES.
PUBLISH THEIR NAMES.
IF THEY REFUSE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES, POST THEIR PICTURE AND WE’LL IDENTIFY THEM.
Start going into the offices of EVERY GOVERNMENT AGENCY…
DEMAND TO MEET WITH ANY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DOGE IN THOSE OFFICES.
DEMAND THEY IDENTIFY THEMSELVES.
PUBLISH THEIR NAMES.
IF THEY REFUSE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES, POST THEIR PICTURE AND WE’LL IDENTIFY THEM.
February 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Democrat Lawmakers…
Start going into the offices of EVERY GOVERNMENT AGENCY…
DEMAND TO MEET WITH ANY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DOGE IN THOSE OFFICES.
DEMAND THEY IDENTIFY THEMSELVES.
PUBLISH THEIR NAMES.
IF THEY REFUSE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES, POST THEIR PICTURE AND WE’LL IDENTIFY THEM.
Start going into the offices of EVERY GOVERNMENT AGENCY…
DEMAND TO MEET WITH ANY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DOGE IN THOSE OFFICES.
DEMAND THEY IDENTIFY THEMSELVES.
PUBLISH THEIR NAMES.
IF THEY REFUSE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES, POST THEIR PICTURE AND WE’LL IDENTIFY THEM.
If I couldn't find a product that was "Made in Canada", I would always lean toward something that was "Made in the USA" before even considering "Made in China". As of today, I will not be buying anything that is "Made in the USA" if I can avoid it. "Made in China" isn't so bad today.
#Canada
#Canada
a man in a colorful shirt says bro i thought we were bros bro while holding a cell phone
Alt: I thought we were bros, America. a man in a colourful shirt says "bro i thought we were bros bro"
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If I couldn't find a product that was "Made in Canada", I would always lean toward something that was "Made in the USA" before even considering "Made in China". As of today, I will not be buying anything that is "Made in the USA" if I can avoid it. "Made in China" isn't so bad today.
#Canada
#Canada
What’s your go-to ham radio setup for making contacts? QRP in the field, a powerful base station, or something unique?
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
Allo Allo Allo Allo This Is Nighthawk GIF
ALT: Allo Allo Allo Allo This Is Nighthawk GIF
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
What’s your go-to ham radio setup for making contacts? QRP in the field, a powerful base station, or something unique?
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
What inspired you to get into ham radio, and do you have a preferred mode (CW, SSB, digital, etc.)? What makes it your favorite?
Also, now that you're in it, what’s a skill or aspect of ham radio would you like to improve or explore further?
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
Also, now that you're in it, what’s a skill or aspect of ham radio would you like to improve or explore further?
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
January 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What inspired you to get into ham radio, and do you have a preferred mode (CW, SSB, digital, etc.)? What makes it your favorite?
Also, now that you're in it, what’s a skill or aspect of ham radio would you like to improve or explore further?
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
Also, now that you're in it, what’s a skill or aspect of ham radio would you like to improve or explore further?
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio
Ham radio friends, It's been a minute since my last post. Holidays were wild and busy. My question for you guys.
What’s the most unexpected contact you’ve ever made? Was it someone famous 🍿, an old friend that you never imagined would be a ham, an alien 👽? Share your story! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
What’s the most unexpected contact you’ve ever made? Was it someone famous 🍿, an old friend that you never imagined would be a ham, an alien 👽? Share your story! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
January 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ham radio friends, It's been a minute since my last post. Holidays were wild and busy. My question for you guys.
What’s the most unexpected contact you’ve ever made? Was it someone famous 🍿, an old friend that you never imagined would be a ham, an alien 👽? Share your story! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
What’s the most unexpected contact you’ve ever made? Was it someone famous 🍿, an old friend that you never imagined would be a ham, an alien 👽? Share your story! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio
Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
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January 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not one ham related gift this Xmas. Nice things, an Animal (muppets) shirt, a traditional wooden escape puzzle, and a gnome homestead… but no 📻😔.
Why won’t my family buy me a $1500 radio?
Why won’t my family buy me a $1500 radio?
December 25, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Not one ham related gift this Xmas. Nice things, an Animal (muppets) shirt, a traditional wooden escape puzzle, and a gnome homestead… but no 📻😔.
Why won’t my family buy me a $1500 radio?
Why won’t my family buy me a $1500 radio?
Haha, grok on twitter is now free... first thing I asked is to draw tRump in a diaper.
Accuracy checks out
Accuracy checks out
December 16, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Haha, grok on twitter is now free... first thing I asked is to draw tRump in a diaper.
Accuracy checks out
Accuracy checks out
What’s the one piece of advice you wish you knew when you first got started in ham radio (besides emptying your wallet)? 🤔💡💸
Any tips, stories, and experiences? Let’s see if we can help inspire the next generation of operators.
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamTips #CQ #QRP
Any tips, stories, and experiences? Let’s see if we can help inspire the next generation of operators.
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamTips #CQ #QRP
December 16, 2024 at 2:34 PM
What’s the one piece of advice you wish you knew when you first got started in ham radio (besides emptying your wallet)? 🤔💡💸
Any tips, stories, and experiences? Let’s see if we can help inspire the next generation of operators.
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamTips #CQ #QRP
Any tips, stories, and experiences? Let’s see if we can help inspire the next generation of operators.
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamTips #CQ #QRP
Hi, I just tried MLDX last night and I did the first thing that anyone does on a new logger. I looked up my own callsign. It's showing a mix of current information and a previous owner of the callsign who went SK in 2019. his first name, my last name, his grid. Can I ask where this info comes from?
December 10, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Hi, I just tried MLDX last night and I did the first thing that anyone does on a new logger. I looked up my own callsign. It's showing a mix of current information and a previous owner of the callsign who went SK in 2019. his first name, my last name, his grid. Can I ask where this info comes from?
December 7, 2024 at 6:21 AM
You don't need the best gear... honestly a half decent Japanese radio (Yaesu, or iCom) and a good antenna, always a good antenna, don't skimp on that. I'm learning that the hard way now, good radio with a bad antenna.
December 6, 2024 at 6:26 AM
You don't need the best gear... honestly a half decent Japanese radio (Yaesu, or iCom) and a good antenna, always a good antenna, don't skimp on that. I'm learning that the hard way now, good radio with a bad antenna.
Been sick all week, and it sucks.
If you could have a QSO with anyone, living or historical, who would it be and why?
Me: Keanu 😍
Also, If you could have one dream piece of gear magically appear in your shack/POTA bag, what would it be? Fantasy shopping time!
#hamradio #amateurradio
If you could have a QSO with anyone, living or historical, who would it be and why?
Me: Keanu 😍
Also, If you could have one dream piece of gear magically appear in your shack/POTA bag, what would it be? Fantasy shopping time!
#hamradio #amateurradio
December 5, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Been sick all week, and it sucks.
If you could have a QSO with anyone, living or historical, who would it be and why?
Me: Keanu 😍
Also, If you could have one dream piece of gear magically appear in your shack/POTA bag, what would it be? Fantasy shopping time!
#hamradio #amateurradio
If you could have a QSO with anyone, living or historical, who would it be and why?
Me: Keanu 😍
Also, If you could have one dream piece of gear magically appear in your shack/POTA bag, what would it be? Fantasy shopping time!
#hamradio #amateurradio
If you’re a ham, new to Bluesky ham / amateur radio operator, follow me and I’ll follow you. Please make sure I can see your callsign so I know that I’m not following a bot or troll.
I’d love to expand my network of radio peeps.
#hamrsdio #amateurradio
I’d love to expand my network of radio peeps.
#hamrsdio #amateurradio
November 30, 2024 at 3:25 AM
If you’re a ham, new to Bluesky ham / amateur radio operator, follow me and I’ll follow you. Please make sure I can see your callsign so I know that I’m not following a bot or troll.
I’d love to expand my network of radio peeps.
#hamrsdio #amateurradio
I’d love to expand my network of radio peeps.
#hamrsdio #amateurradio
Friday thoughts:
- What’s your best advice for someone just getting into ham radio?
- Have you tried integrating ham radio with any other hobbies? Let’s hear about it!
- What’s your favourite tool for tracking band propagation?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, really!
#hamradio #amateurradio
- What’s your best advice for someone just getting into ham radio?
- Have you tried integrating ham radio with any other hobbies? Let’s hear about it!
- What’s your favourite tool for tracking band propagation?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, really!
#hamradio #amateurradio
November 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Friday thoughts:
- What’s your best advice for someone just getting into ham radio?
- Have you tried integrating ham radio with any other hobbies? Let’s hear about it!
- What’s your favourite tool for tracking band propagation?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, really!
#hamradio #amateurradio
- What’s your best advice for someone just getting into ham radio?
- Have you tried integrating ham radio with any other hobbies? Let’s hear about it!
- What’s your favourite tool for tracking band propagation?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, really!
#hamradio #amateurradio
The first transatlantic amateur radio signal was sent in 1901, that covered a distance of ~3380 Km. It was sent with 1.5kW of power no Amps.
How far was YOUR longest QSO and do you recall the Tx power?
I'll start 20w SSB Ottawa to Bucharest ~7,408 km by pure luck!
#hamradio #amateurradio
How far was YOUR longest QSO and do you recall the Tx power?
I'll start 20w SSB Ottawa to Bucharest ~7,408 km by pure luck!
#hamradio #amateurradio
November 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM
The first transatlantic amateur radio signal was sent in 1901, that covered a distance of ~3380 Km. It was sent with 1.5kW of power no Amps.
How far was YOUR longest QSO and do you recall the Tx power?
I'll start 20w SSB Ottawa to Bucharest ~7,408 km by pure luck!
#hamradio #amateurradio
How far was YOUR longest QSO and do you recall the Tx power?
I'll start 20w SSB Ottawa to Bucharest ~7,408 km by pure luck!
#hamradio #amateurradio
@rdaily.bsky.social is your amateur radio feed on the fritz?
November 26, 2024 at 5:04 AM
@rdaily.bsky.social is your amateur radio feed on the fritz?
I copied today's #Morsle at 30 WPM! morsle.fun
Morsle - the daily Morse code challenge
morsle.fun
November 24, 2024 at 6:24 AM
I copied today's #Morsle at 30 WPM! morsle.fun
It's Saturday, 20m is bogged down with what appears to be a CW contest, which is frustrating for POTA folks, but is also amazing to see so much life on the air. Ham radio is not dying, and CW is not a dying mode!
What are your plans for today?
#hamradio #amateurradio #saturday #POTA #CW
What are your plans for today?
#hamradio #amateurradio #saturday #POTA #CW
November 23, 2024 at 4:04 PM
It's Saturday, 20m is bogged down with what appears to be a CW contest, which is frustrating for POTA folks, but is also amazing to see so much life on the air. Ham radio is not dying, and CW is not a dying mode!
What are your plans for today?
#hamradio #amateurradio #saturday #POTA #CW
What are your plans for today?
#hamradio #amateurradio #saturday #POTA #CW