AMAZING 6M ACTIVITY

 WOW... what can I say... 6M has been hotter than a $20 pistol... Yes, WOW!!

November 2024 will go down as a very good 6m F2 month.

SO far this November, VU, KG6,5W1, VK, VK8, KL7(15 of them), KH6, XT, 5R8, 3B8, 3B9, FR, ZS, TR8, SU, ET, EX, SV5, KH0, JD1, VK9C, DU ALL have been on 6M to the midwest USA where I live. I missed a few of them, but being able to reach 200 DXCC countries is now within site... I am at 188 as of today, and more than enough F2 season left this winter to crush 200!!! Again, WOW....

Last night I was able to work 5W1SA who gave me a +26 signal report, KG6DX, and KH0/KC0W for new ones from the above list. JAs are like black birds... and it is amazing to work so many.

Even after 47 years of hamming, it never gets old and my heart still races when I hear a new one! Life is good.

6M setup here is up to 1.5KW from a FLEX PGXL amp to a 10 element OWA yagi on 52 foot boom at 56 feet and radio is a FLEX 6600. (STILL waiting for my new Flex 8600)... 

When I am on EME, I have a mono-band 6M amp that can really turn up if needed <smiling>.

1 7/8" hardline is run from shack to all antennas at the N4BAA QTH.

New 105 foot rotating tower goes up NEXT spring and among other things will be the home of a new 10 element over 10 element 6M LFA yagis on 58 foot booms at 34 and 63 feet. 

That puppy will ROCK!!!! Then I will take down the 56 foot yagi and shorted that tower to support a 4x8 element EME 6M array at 30 feet. THAT will be fun!

Until next time....

Jose - N4BAA

Your Life Coach and Ham Elmer !!! 

10 ELEMENT 160M YAGI ON TRUMP TOWER

 Good morning FREE WORLD!!!!! and yes...  TRUMP's PRESIDENTIAL ASS WHOOPIN on KAMALAH-LAH Harris' butt sounds like BONGO DRUMS.... OR... Trump having a 10L 160M YAGI on TOP of TRUMP TOWERs!!!!!

Folks, I have ALWAYS said the PAIN has to become severe enough for the average, less than "in the know" American to vote for change. WOW! America actually came through. There is hope for humanity yet!

WHY Americans don't EDUCATE themselves is beyond me. I guess they are happy just "existing"... YIKES... Crazy.....but they can do what they want... 

Until next election cycle ... NO MORE "Self-Therapy" sessions from your Life Coach and Ham Elmer Jose Castillo, N4BAA... I am super content... and I'll see you in 2028!!!

Let's get back to RADIO TOPICS!!!!

POLITICAL: DISCONNECTED AMERICANS and BLIND SHEEP

 325,000,000 Americans live in America

Roughly 135,000,000 Americans did their civic duty to VOTE in 2024.

That means 190,000,000 "American" decided NOT to be part of our election process.

They have NO voice to bitch or complain.

Of those who DID vote: WOW.. 

If anyone votes based on "personality" or "tone" or name your adjective... and NOT on POLICY or TRACK record. I put these folks in the DUMBASS category. 

If people would put their damn emotions away or put them in check and just make the RIGHT choice, we would all be good...PERFECT actually.

If you want to be safe, free from illegal moochers, have less drugs on the street, have affordable gas (and thus less expensive EVERYTHING).. you can NOT justify a vote for Kamala. 

Now if you want to be honest and say, "Jose, I wasted my vote because I don't "LIKE" Trump" .. I can accept that better than you trying to convince me of X ...Y...or Z that "She" is going to change things...  You my friend are 100% full of shit and YOU are wrong.

I am oh so hysterical about those who rooted for Kamala ding dong and her side kick Elmer Fudd like they would for their piss poor sports team they KNOW are going to take an ASS WHOOPIN from the clearly more talented "other team"... 

TRUMP and VANCE have proven that COMMON SENSE is more "common" than most of us thought. 

For those who did not vote.. you should consider packing your stuff up and moving out! You suck in my mind! But that is OK. We can't all be on the winning side. 

I have lost lots of friends over this election, because I refuse to associate with dumb asses. Yeah, it makes me look smarter when I am around them, but that is not what it is about. It IS about surrounding yourself with smart people, smart people who care about the issues...not my feelings,... not about equal outcomes for ANYONE. Oh, I agree with equal OPPORTUNITY for everyone... just NOT NOT NOT equal outcomes! PHUCK NO! THAT is up the individual. 

If you want to do nothing but convert oxygen to carbon dioxide...  Don't need you! Want to be lazy and just loaf along... Don't need you.  Want to vote Democrat "Just because" ... or "you always have". Shit ya'll..  Don't need you either. There should ZERO tolerance for non-sense.

Bottom line is Trump is back..and back with Vance who will make a good president in 2028 by the way. He's back and WE KNOW WHAT HE WILL DO!!!.. 100% EXACTLY what he SAID HE WOULD do...so do NOT BE SUPRISED when he actually does it.

Kick these illegals the hell home. (I am a Latino as well btw)...Yep!!! Fact homies....

Drill baby drill!

Kick transgendered 'what-evers' out of women's sports!

Beef up our ass kicking military.

IF THERE IS ROOM.. .on his AGENDA... Not his words but MINE...

Penalize the media for the out of control CRAP they are spewing and fine them to hell and back....  

THEY ALL SUCK with the exception of OANN, One America News Network (OANN) and NEWSMAX.

I need another drink to toast to TRUMP! Daddy's back! You mother Phuckers who are out of line... better buckle up... and remember you ass is expendable too. Don't need you either!!!

Your passionate Life Coach!...  and Mentor!

Coach Jose 

FT8 has CREATED Very Bad Operators

 NEWSFLASH: FT8 has allowed Ham Operators skills to decline!

I am a fan of FT8 because it invites more into our hobby....BUT... man has it created a class of ham that are idiots...

WHY in the BLUE HELL would you be calling a station you cannot possibly hear? How do I know this? Because IF YOU ARE TXing ON THE SAME SEQUEINCE AS THE DX STATION... 'YOU' CANNOT HEAR THEM! This is a fact...  SO....

To save YOUR reputation (making the assumption you give a crap about that)... DO NOT CALL ANYONE unless you can COPY them! People will STILLSCREW THIS UP.... 

I would COACH you to be the best operator you can possibly be... What if you were called upon to MENTOR someone (God forbid for some of you)? Would you be a good "model" for them to emulate? Maybe not! But we ALL have an OBLIGATION to operate correctly. SO... like Nike said...

JUST DO IT!!!!

Coach out

 

POLITICAL POST: I AM A GENIUS

 Every time I hear ex-friends speak about how they believer Kamalah-lah Harris is a good choice for president, it makes me feel so much smarter! 

How can anyone with any kind of common sense (least common of the senses), think that this pathetic excuse for a human, will do anything different than she has done for the past 3.5 years as an absent VP, but for her career. She is where she is because of her black female status. THAT is NOT the way it works. But you can believe what you want. 

I am not a 100% Trump Train "Bubba", but I DAMN sure want what is best for the PEOPLE of the US. NOT the illegals...not those who do not belong here or those who do NOT like the US...but for the PEOPLE. I gave 23 years of my life serving to protect and defend (and did) against all ENEMIES foreign and domestic.. and Kamalalah and frankly ALL LIBERALS are in fact BAD for ALL of us. 

You cannot defend liberals in any way that is rational. Impossible.. Try it.....

Also.. I understand in Politics you are allowed to lie... that does not make it right! ...for either side..but is making an emotional decision worth you getting "phucked" again by the liberals?

Black America - Wake the hell up! What has ANY Dem President really done for you OTHER THAN demand you vote for them for ZERO support back? Congrats...YOU are being used! Dems love that.... 

My Hispanics - Glad you are waking up. WE came here legally, as did our parents. Why should others be allowed to circumvent the system and be handed benefits? Why do we allow them to screw up our country? They DO NOT BELONG HERE. I 100% REJECT ALL illegal immigrants no matter where they are from. Do it the right way AND ... you have to benefit the US when you come here...you may NOT be allowed to go on wall fare which is what the DEMOCRATS desire.

Others - If you came here legally....I welcome you and thank you for entering our country of laws! If you come here illegally... I wish only the worse for you and your family. 

This is my America and I although NOT born here... this is my home. It is my family's home as well! Why do you think I appreciate this fact more than MOST Americans? Because "I" KNOW first how MUCKED up the rest of the world is and "I" KNOW how to be thankful for what we have here.

If you are a sleeping American thinking this will all go away ... I laugh in your face... WAKE THE HELL up and understand the consequences for allowing IDIOTs to run the coutry.

My EDUCATED voting friends... THANK YOU... YOU GET IT... and YOU are the reason WE STILL CAN TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK....

Now... let's get back to Ham Radio stuff.... my self therapy is complete for today... 

I need to turn off ABC, NBC, CBS and MSNBD (THE ANTI AMERICAN FUCKTARDS of the world)... and thank GOD for those other News outlets that at least lay it out for your weight...

NEWSMax, FOX NEWS and One American News!!!  

Class is over.. Hope you learned something about yourself and you will change it...

POLITICAL: 2024 ELECTION

 Watching TV regarding the 2024 election is enough to make ones stomach turn.

For the life of me, I cannot believe America is so full of as many IGNORANT people.

Regardless of your political orientation, IF you put your pom poms down and forget this is not a sporting event, AND REALLY look at what is at stake.... THAT is when you notice in FULL FORCE how UNEDUCATION AMERICA really is....  FOLKS...get your heads out of your asses, take a deep breath and do a PHUCKING BUSINESS case out of the facts and data!

What are the problems?

1. Border security

2. Illegal immigration

3. Violent Crime

4. Abortion

5. Racial / ethnic equality.

OK, start with that list (add your own if you have any that matter)... and pretend you are hiring a person to fix those issues.....  Kamalalah H. and Donald J. Trump. 

Read their resumes....  and conduct your interview...  ... 

OH wait... you have data that suggests they have had the job before and you have that data too!! WOW...

OK.. lQQk at the DATA... (data is not emotionally driven btw...).. what do you see America?

Kamalalah: created/supported border issue by purposely breaking the law to let these ILLEGALS in.

DJT: Had the most secure border and processes in place.

Kamalalah: The QUEEN of ILLEGAL immigration and is in fact breaking the law.

DTJ: Was appreciated / is appreciated by hispanics (like me) to NOT support illegal immigration. There is no place for it period.

Kamalalah: Appears to be disconnected from reality re: Violent crime and has the BIDEN / HARRIS administration's DOJ turning a blind eye and NOT locking people up who break the law. 

Reminder: We are a nation of laws. Follow the damn law at all costs. 

DJT: Supports cops and the law. 

Kamalalah: Like almost all Democrats, wants Roe v Wade back. Folks ... WE may not like the decision, but having the states control this is where it belongs, in the hands of the people of the states. This is not a national / federal issue. READ the constitution. Roe V Wade was faulty (and arguably not legal) from the beginning. 

DJT: Supports the constitution and the right for people in each state to make their own decision. 

Note: If you support killing babies... then you need to examine your OWN Morals. Is there a time when abortion is a necessity? YES! Rape, incest and mother's health...100% THAT is part of what is in the states' consideration...DUH... STOP spinning this... Remember ... facts matters.

Kamalalah: DEI BS / racial equality. Really? What have the Dems done to support this? Historically, they have politically RAPED minority communities and used them like hookers just for their vote. BS! 

DJT: Supported ALL Americans, regardless of color to provide them the best wages of any president. Remember, facts count...look it up ...don't trust my word for it.  DJT has pulled people together to BETTER the USA...not divide it. 

NOW...during your interview of the candidates, Kamalalah refuses to answer your direct questions, avoids addressing any concern you have directly related to the job you are interviewing her for. She DOES however let you know she is 'different' and that she will change things and make them better. She tells you all those things above are broken and we can't allow things to remain the way they have been (HER WORDS NOT MINE BTW)....  How does this make you feel? Is THIS candidate who you would hire? and oh yeah... you remember on her RESUME, SHE is ACTUALLY IN THIS POSITION YOU ARE INTERVIEWING FOR... She just wants to keep her job/position... SO you has ask her about it. Mrs. Kamalalah... how is this different than the way you ARE ALREADY RUNNING THINGS?... ZILCH...NOTHING...AVOIDANCE... DISRESPECTFUL in NOT answering the QUESTION.... Hmmmm

DJT: gives you examples of how he ran things when ...OH WAIT... Referring to his RESUME, he used to have this position before... X Y and Z on details etc...  Has a successful track record ... hmmmm  

You are done! Interviews over... 

Do you hire the candidate that demonstrates simply HOPE and CHANGE? FOLKS...Hope and CHANGE are NOT strategies...they are nothing more than PHUCKING FLOWERY NON-ACTION words... EMPTY BS. Positivity does not make things better, ACTIONS do. 

SO... if you still want to vote DEM in 2024...you are in fact entitled to that right...but it doesn't make you right, in fact...it defines YOU as part of the problem. IF you vote DEM in 2024 you may as well spread your legs and let the LIBERTAL DEM party have their way with you again and again....but if you do vote DEM in 2024, do NOT COMPLAIN ONE PHUCKING BIT ABOUT WHAT YOU GET...  It will NOT be good... in fact...you will kick yourself in the ass for voting DEM again... and bitch bitch bitch... and guess what .....?

You will do it again...because your gray matter has not evolved any further than a caveman's. Pathetic way to not grow balls and just DO THE RIGHT THING for AMERICA instead of allowing your weak ass emotions get in the way... THAT is why you will fail in life... 

I am an educated voter...right down the middle...but MY EYES are wide open and I SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING... and I will VOTE accordingly whether I like the candidates presented or not (and I don't)...but it is a NO BRAINER ....  What are YOU going to do? Do the right thing?... or simply DO what YOU want regardless of doing the right thing?

HAM's IN PANIC MODE OVER LoTW

 What in the hell is going on with Hams being in OMG, THE SKY IS FALLING PANIC mode over LoTW being down.

This May 2024 event has people acting as if their ASSES are on fire. Damnit people, get a grip. If THIS is what you are worried about... LIFE IS GOOD!!!

AND... all you damn experts on security... you make me laugh my ass off! Just STOP!!!

ARRL will resolve this. LoTW will be better at some point ... and life will go on... 

What are you worried about?

What you DOLTs should be worried about is this thing coming up called a Presidential Election! Well.. 

THAT is worth your ass going into panic about. If ANYONE thinks "things are OK"...you better check yourself and take a shot of reality instead of being a nay sayer. 

So...for the love of God and all things sacred......

Just relax... take meds if you have to because you may be a weak individual... and do something constructive like learn another language.... mow the grass again... do some upkeep to your home... HECK!!! I got it!!!... CLEAN YOUR DAMN SHACK UP!! You KNOW it needs it!!! Hams are mostly pigs...  So ... just better yourself... AND better the country by VOTING responsibly in NOVEMBER!!!

Worlds best Elmer and Life Coach!

Jose - N4BAA

Giddy up! 

COACHING IS NOT WELL TAKEN BY THIS "GENT"

This week, I had yet another "coaching" opportunity related to DX Clusters! 
Yep! You know where this is going right?... 

Well this whole back and forth you are going to read below is with Rick, WB6JCT... a "fine" gent from the GREAT state of CALIFORNIA.... 

Let's continue shall we?... <Smiling>

Well, this 'gentleman' thought it "OK" to use the DX Cluster as a "chat room" to as VP6ML to "point your antenna to USA" or something similar. UH... What? 

Anyway...  You know me... and yes, I sent the guy this email:.... 

Hello,

When you use the DX Cluster as a “chat room” you are setting off alarms all over the planet.

Would have been better to email her directly… She responds quickly and doesn’t monitor clusters for “messages”. 

No mal intent on my part, just pointing out a behavior which is not good. 

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What I expected to get back from this "gent" was something like I have received from 99% of others over the past 2 decades. .... "....oh thank you. I was not aware my actions caused this DX cluster chaos and I thank you. I'll spot at the bottom edge of the band from now on or not at all. 73....."

THAT would have been gentlemanlike, the "norm" and very respectable....

 
But is that what I got? Oh no! This 'west coast' (what appears to be moneybags..... )... took "offense" to my 100% accurate accounting of his personal actions and this dude FLIPPED OUT...and tripped a carotid artery.  

This was his exact response:

...."Too bad! everybody does it and they do see the messages! Dxpeditions monitor the cluster!

Perhaps you should go after the idiots that ask for QRS...GO SLOWER BECAUSE THEY ONLY COPY CW SLOWER THAN 5 WPM!!

IF YOU ARE BOTHERED BY THIS, MAYBE YOU SHOULD SHUT IT OFF....and GET A LIFE!!

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LMAO...

Well shiver me timbers and BLOW ME DOWN!!! WOW.. Such filth from a DXers mouth.. <smiling>...

This is not, was not, nor even close to a DXPEDITION... so WTH are you referring to? I digress oh livid one!

So...being a consistent good "coach", I wrote him back:

Good morning Rick, 

In no way was I disrespectful to you, but I obviously hit a nerve.

You are correct, they are ALL wrong to do so…BUT their “intent” is truly good…

But they don’t understand the “negative” unintended consequences of their actions.
99% of them, once I “coach” them, “see” the light and are grateful for the ‘learning” experience.

If you just can’t fight the urge to ‘chat’ on DX Clusters… then at least spot at the bottom of the band where it is safe to do so (if you must)…
21.000, 14.0000, 28.000 etc… then, the DX Cluster software won’t post it as a spot…

 And… just because everyone does it… doesn’t mean they should, right?

 I have taken action on my end to add you to the list of those spotters who I don’t rely on, but I continue to address this issues daily to educate others.

 I am sorry this affected you the way it did.

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Well, at this point you would have thought we could have found some common ground and moved on to pleasantries... OH NO!! Mr. "Cali" wasn't about to go there yet.. .

His response...

... "Their you go! Block my spots so u don't see them anymore! What hit your NERVE Buddy?? PERHAPS you need to Learn more about FILTERS! Then you won't  have to PLAY CLUSTER COP ANYMORE!"

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Well, at least now he is attempting to get 'technical' and mention FILTERS... Hmmm maybe I could add a "dumbass" filter to accomplish this same intent? Nah! To much fun... so I continued back to him... 

My background is psychology and I have learned so much from you, your parents (upbringing)  etc.

Nothing hit my nerve at all. Just have to take action so as not to be bothered by those who don’t desire to improve their operating…
 
I would “guess” you don’t have a very high DXCC or WAZ total, so things I am discussing with you are very foreign to you.
 
I’ll leave you alone and sorry to have elevated your blood pressure…
 
Enjoy your week Rick.

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At this point, I was extremely worried about Rick's health. I am thinking, " Man, how has this guy gotten through life with an attitude like this"? ..and then I reminded myself where he lives... Hell! This might be normal at there! LOL...

So, at this juncture, I noticed an incoming email from Mr. Rick and what came through was AB-SO-LUTE-LY NON-Gentleman like! And on what account? ... Just because "chat room Rick" didn't like being reminded of "how" to use DX clusters? just because you can does NOT mean you should "Amigo"....

Hide the women and children and read Rick's response.... 

 

.... "That figures....Ur PHYCHOTIC...SELF APPOINTED EXPERT ON ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! BET UR WHOLE FAMILY IS TOO!

GROW UP IDIOT!  BET IVE GOT MORE DX CONFIRMED THAN YOU'VE  EVER DREAMED OF!!   YOU DID EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED YOU DO DO! I SUCKERED YOU INTO A PERSONAL ATTACK MR. EXPERT IDIOT!!! LOL LOL!

GOODBYE MR. PSYCHOLOGY CRYBABY!!!!!

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Well I never heard such filth coming from a ham's mouth! Whew! Sweet Baby Jesus! 

AND...at Easter time... BOY...what are you thinking... Definitely not a Catholic... LOL...

Well you would think that Rick made it VERY clear to himself that he over-reacted, but like Santa Claus at the end of his night.. .you just KNOW Mr. Rick HAD TO get THAT LAST parting CHANT/RANT in....  and this is what he chose to end with....

..."TYPICAL FUCKING DOUCHEBAG!! LOOK OVER UR SHOULDER MOTHER FUCKER!!!"

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<Crowd applauding and giving Rick a standing ovation>.... 

Man!!!! I love this guy... right? NOT.. but that is not important...

ALMOST sounds threatening doesn't it? I better double up on my ammo and install 20 MORE cameras.... 

NOTE:

Jose N4BAA - Best Coach in the world (at almost everything btw).. but I specialize in good behavior, being respectful, etc....  gave this some momentary reflection and summarized this ...uh..interaction with this "gentleman" as this...

Personally.... "I" assume the best in everyone (ham's included)...  until they go and MUCK it up... and guess what Mr. Rick did? Yep! You got it! He MUCKED it up... 

He single-handedly destroyed his "learning moment". A keen opportunity to 'better' himself and even better, yet I say, ... "hone" his DX Cluster "Non-chatting" specialization. But alas....  he will continue... 

How do I know this? Come on Rick... I already told you what my background is... 

So....now what? 

What's next? 

Well, After chewing on (and laughing absolutely hysterically over this whole ordeal....)..

I have decided to post on my blog and to reach out to the area clubs in his area (LA County CA), and let them be the judge of him. Regardless of his reasoning,....

<Pause for prayer.....>

"There will never be an acceptable substitute for doing the right thing to maintain my integrity".

That is BAA verse 3:11 in case you are wondering!!!

So....

  

Until next time BLOG and DX wanna be fans... 

Keep loving and keep laughing.... 

Best Coach in the world and DX God....... N4BAA

See N4BAA.com Rick if you want to see MY DXCC and WAZ totals.... 

I already KNOW what YOURS are!!!!

I am like the shadow..... "HE KNOWS EVERYTHING".....

Need to check out the DX Clusters for "Violations"

Coach out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

POLITICAL: NOT RADIO RELATED - BIDEN and his DEMOCRATIC SHEEP

 The mere number of dumb asses who "say" they "think" our Boy Scout Leader Biden and his phucking administration is doing a good job are the exact people who have no idea what is going on in the world. 

They do not watch the news... 

They have ZERO ..hell, LESS than ZERO about current events...

They cannot locate major countries on a map.... 

They do not seek to understand for them themselves...

Why? Because they are Sheep. Pathetic sheep. I do not know one single modern day democrat that doesn't have their heads stuck 1.3 million feet up their own asses. They should all die of lead poisoning if there is any justice at all.

But we still allow these jackass wasteful excuses of humans to have a say so in who should be in charge of MY country! I served in the US NAVY for 23 years and kept these idiots safe. They got off scott free. Bastards ALL of them.

Democrats are cheats.. they are ruthless fecks that have ZERO purpose in life. It is my 'opinion' that I am very surprised some lunatic has not gone off the rails to paint red dots and crosshairs on them all. Crazy world right?

At the end of the day... NON-Democrats will take OH SO MUCH joy in being able to witness the demise of the democrat world.. Social media is for idiots too, but THAT is where the truth will come out and once this SHITHEAD BIDEN is out of office.. the tables will turn and his hell, fire and wrath will come back to him 10 fold.. .his family will be punished...he will FINALLY DIE... and the world will be a better place... 

I can't wait until that day.. ANYONE is better than almost any DEM that could be put in to office. ALMOST... ... BUT the truth will come out...and every lawyer....every crooked judge...every person who aided this deseased group of humans should burn on this earth AND in hell where they will end up... 

EDUCATE yourselves in what is going on ... put your biases aside and just SEE what is in front of you.

If you cannot see what is REALLY going on... then you too may be part of the problem.... Are you a sheep? There are a lot of you... and You CAN change... but you have to SEE reality first... or you are doomed as well.... 

I can say these things because I used to be one of you... until I woke up and I will NEVER GO BACK. I will not be used or raped again... I will defend myself and my family from the democrat jackals and if given the chance....eradicate them all as I do every cayote and crap dog out there...

The choice is yours.... VOTE THESE PHUCKTARDS OFF THE PLANET!!!