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Re: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum

 by SR9 ¦  Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:18 pm ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2581

Hddreamer wrote:Great now your making me feel real old .......I had a call sign LOL sad part is I STILL REMEMBER IT !! LOL :)
Well your not alone. I remember my Dad's call sign like it was yesterday. Actually, I am glad we remember them, beats the alternative!

Re: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum

 by SR9 ¦  Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:28 pm ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2581

Yes, you need to get licensed by the FCC for Ham Radio, not as difficult as that sounds. It will take some effort to learn the regulations and technical material though. Most clubs have classes and administer tests. Once you pass the test you get a call sign and you can get on the air and operate on...

Re: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum

 by SR9 ¦  Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:15 pm ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2581

My parents were into CB back in the late 60s. They were active in a CB club in Norwalk. As for the radio, you can buy one but need to be licensed to use it for transmitting. I was licensed back in 1983 and operated regularly until 2000 when i had to take my antennas down to replace the roof on my la...

Re: Knife Sharpening

 by SR9 ¦  Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:06 pm ¦  Forum: Gear & Tools ¦  Topic: Knife Sharpening ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 14468

Thanks, I will post when I get mine.

Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum

 by SR9 ¦  Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:14 pm ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Off Topic for the Off Topic Forum ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2581

Obviously members here have firearms, our Constitutional rights, hunting etc in common. There has even been a few threads on cars and motorcycles in the past.

Soooo, how about I probe the audience : Any Ham Radio operators out there?

Re: Knife Sharpening

 by SR9 ¦  Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:08 pm ¦  Forum: Gear & Tools ¦  Topic: Knife Sharpening ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 14468

Both look pretty good. Have to read up a bit more but looks like they are both capable of helping me out with my kitchen knives. Thanks a bunch for the leads!

Re: Knife Sharpening

 by SR9 ¦  Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:41 pm ¦  Forum: Gear & Tools ¦  Topic: Knife Sharpening ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 14468

Thanks !
I just want my kitchen knives to cut a tomato without squashing it. My budget is $50-$75. I need to do something until I can afford a good set of cooking cutlery.

Knife Sharpening

 by SR9 ¦  Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:21 pm ¦  Forum: Gear & Tools ¦  Topic: Knife Sharpening ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 14468

I have some low quality kitchen knives as well as a low quality EDC knife. These knives need regular sharpening and I was looking to see what our knife experts here use to sharpen their knives. Some skilled people I know will only use a stone and really make a hobby out of putting the perfect edge o...

Re: Thanksgiving

 by SR9 ¦  Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:34 am ¦  Forum: Announcements ¦  Topic: Thanksgiving ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1430

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all our members here!

Veterans Day

 by SR9 ¦  Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:23 pm ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Veterans Day ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 3131

On this Veterans Day (and every day) I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who served our country past and present. I sincerely appreciate what all of you have done for our country. Again, Thank you.

Re: Gamo cfr

 by SR9 ¦  Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:42 pm ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Gamo cfr ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 7979

I seen on gun broker the only problem is that you have to pay shipping , then 2.5-3% for credit card , I had a gamo whisper but the accuracy wasn't that great I don't think the lockup on the barrel was that good the cfr is all one piece seems really good the YouTube review was pretty impressive I'l...

Re: Gamo cfr

 by SR9 ¦  Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:37 pm ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Gamo cfr ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 7979

Good luck with that. The best I saw was Air Gun Depot with a $279 price and they were out of stock.

Re: Meriden Rod and Gun Club - Cast and Blast.

 by SR9 ¦  Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:27 pm ¦  Forum: Announcements ¦  Topic: Meriden Rod and Gun Club - Cast and Blast. ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 1653

Glad the weather held for the event.

Re: Voting update ***

 by SR9 ¦  Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:11 pm ¦  Forum: General Firearm Discussion ¦  Topic: Voting update *** ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 6394

Thanks! We all need to get out and vote!

Welcome

 by SR9 ¦  Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:35 pm ¦  Forum: Announcements ¦  Topic: Welcome ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1361

Welcome new member MGMbullseye!

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