Dave Bate
@va3dbj.ca
Amateur radio operator (VA3DBJ/VE3UDB), amateur astronomer, flight sim nut and all-round space/military cadet. Supporter of RAC, ARRL, the Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio System and the US Military Auxiliary Radio System.
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I've created a Bluesky Starter Pack called 'Canadian Severe Storms Community'. Makes it easy to find and follow severe storm forecasters, researchers, chasers and enthusiasts in Canada!
go.bsky.app/9eQf9Zd
Please let me know if you'd like to be added or if you think someone else needs to be added.
go.bsky.app/9eQf9Zd
Please let me know if you'd like to be added or if you think someone else needs to be added.
November 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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ARISS radio outages underway.
Due to activity aboard the ISS, the Crossband Voice Repeater and Packet Radios (APRS) will be off today and early tomorrow.
Check the graphic for scheduled times.
Due to activity aboard the ISS, the Crossband Voice Repeater and Packet Radios (APRS) will be off today and early tomorrow.
Check the graphic for scheduled times.
October 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
ARISS radio outages underway.
Due to activity aboard the ISS, the Crossband Voice Repeater and Packet Radios (APRS) will be off today and early tomorrow.
Check the graphic for scheduled times.
Due to activity aboard the ISS, the Crossband Voice Repeater and Packet Radios (APRS) will be off today and early tomorrow.
Check the graphic for scheduled times.
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Theorists have found that a “warm” version of cosmic inflation is consistent with known physics, linking it to the hunt for dark matter
A ‘Warm’ Model of the Early Universe Could Solve Two Cosmic Mysteries at Once
Theorists have found that a “warm” version of cosmic inflation is consistent with known physics, linking it to the hunt for dark matter
www.scientificamerican.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Theorists have found that a “warm” version of cosmic inflation is consistent with known physics, linking it to the hunt for dark matter
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Cryptic messages have been broadcast on what's been dubbed "doomsday radio" a shortwave station in Russia that active since the Cold War.The white noise came to life Monday when cryptic voice msgs of numbers & letters heard, sparking lively discussion on social media www.newsweek.com/russia-radio...
Mysterious Russian radio station makes rare broadcast
The station UVB-76, dubbed "doomsday radio" sparked into life on Monday.
www.newsweek.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Cryptic messages have been broadcast on what's been dubbed "doomsday radio" a shortwave station in Russia that active since the Cold War.The white noise came to life Monday when cryptic voice msgs of numbers & letters heard, sparking lively discussion on social media www.newsweek.com/russia-radio...
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The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2509 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.
September 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2509 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.
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The August 2025 Windows security updates are now available for Windows 11.
(🧵1/8)
(🧵1/8)
August 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The August 2025 Windows security updates are now available for Windows 11.
(🧵1/8)
(🧵1/8)
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The latest navigation data (AIRAC cycle 2508) is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and 2024 players. The updated navdata will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.
August 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The latest navigation data (AIRAC cycle 2508) is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and 2024 players. The updated navdata will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.
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🛫 Sim Update 16 is now available!
Download it today on all platforms for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).
This update includes sim-wide improvements, from stability and performance to aircraft, avionics, and more.
🔗 Release notes: www.flightsimulator.com/sim-update-1...
Download it today on all platforms for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).
This update includes sim-wide improvements, from stability and performance to aircraft, avionics, and more.
🔗 Release notes: www.flightsimulator.com/sim-update-1...
August 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🛫 Sim Update 16 is now available!
Download it today on all platforms for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).
This update includes sim-wide improvements, from stability and performance to aircraft, avionics, and more.
🔗 Release notes: www.flightsimulator.com/sim-update-1...
Download it today on all platforms for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).
This update includes sim-wide improvements, from stability and performance to aircraft, avionics, and more.
🔗 Release notes: www.flightsimulator.com/sim-update-1...
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Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out
Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out
Farewell, Blue Screen of Death
buff.ly
July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out
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The monthly navdata update (AIRAC Cycle 2507) is now available for both MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024. The latest navdata will be automatically installed next time you launch the sim.
July 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The monthly navdata update (AIRAC Cycle 2507) is now available for both MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024. The latest navdata will be automatically installed next time you launch the sim.
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Microsoft announced that it has replaced the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later.
Windows 11 now uses JScript9Legacy engine for improved security
Microsoft announced that it has replaced the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Microsoft announced that it has replaced the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later.
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HDMI 2.2 will be announced next month — and it may require a new cable
HDMI 2.2 will be announced next month — and it may require a new cable
Is it almost new cable day again?
buff.ly
December 14, 2024 at 6:20 PM
HDMI 2.2 will be announced next month — and it may require a new cable
On December 5, 2024, the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) proudly received its first Regimental Standard in a ceremony at Base Petawawa. The Standard honours the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of CSOR members in Afghanistan, as well as the proud legacy of the 1st Canadian Special ...
December 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM
On December 5, 2024, the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) proudly received its first Regimental Standard in a ceremony at Base Petawawa. The Standard honours the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of CSOR members in Afghanistan, as well as the proud legacy of the 1st Canadian Special ...
If you’re looking to show your support for our deployed troops this holiday season, you can send them a message at the link below!
www.canada.ca/.../contact-...
www.canada.ca/.../contact-...
December 12, 2024 at 8:59 PM
If you’re looking to show your support for our deployed troops this holiday season, you can send them a message at the link below!
www.canada.ca/.../contact-...
www.canada.ca/.../contact-...
