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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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YOUR RECENT COMMENTS
- UncleBlobb on ADVENTCAzT 2024 – 24 – Vigil of Christmas – Inside: “God bless you, Father Z.!!! Thank you very much for your blog and these AdventcaZts. Merry Christmas to you!”
- on PRAYERCAzT: Singing the 2024 Christmas Proclamation or Kalendas in Latin (audio), – and a hard ASK FATHER question: “Quite right, Patrick-K. It is also linked with a misunderstanding of what is meant by ‘science’. In modern times, science…”
- on PRAYERCAzT: Singing the 2024 Christmas Proclamation or Kalendas in Latin (audio), – and a hard ASK FATHER question: “According to the calendar of the (perfidious) Jews, we are in the year 5,785, which perhaps accounts for the c.…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 4th Sunday of Advent: “Saturday vigil— the importance and wonders of confession Sunday morning-Seeing Jesus in all we meet”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “I wonder how many dozens of readers and their ages the writings of Mr. Winters reach?”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “From NCR: ….Kathleen O’Brien, who works in ministry in northern California, said the election results have her questioning her vocation.…”
- on PRAYERCAzT: Singing the 2024 Christmas Proclamation or Kalendas in Latin (audio), – and a hard ASK FATHER question: “I’m not sure about the date differences, but if anyone thinks that science has disproven young earth creationism, keep in…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “RE: Fr. Nix We must remember that God is not legalistic while the devil is. Consecration isn’t a magic spell…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 – Fishwrap’s spittle-flecked nutty: “White to move and mate in 4. [NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1204 – What … is THAT?: “The robots vestments are better than that of the real priests. It’s something.”
- on ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament: “Deacon John! ZedNet participant! Wonderful to hear from you. I want to get Zednet going again, but I need WB0YLE…”
- on ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament: “Thanks for this tip. I just ordered this book from Amazon via the link you posted and it’s on sale…”
- on WDTPRS: Collect 4th Sunday of Advent (Vetus Ordo) – “What our sins are obstructing”.: “Thank you very much. I did not know the meaning of “praepediunt”, but I just thought it was something in…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1206 –: “I believe Our Lady is revealing the dark corners and foundations of our societies and cultures. The plight of the…”
- on ASK FATHER: Book about Mary in the Old Testament: “The Pitre book is probably more thorough and comprehensive. I have not read it, but have heard many great reviews…”
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Tag Archives: CQ
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio issue: Video from NASA about “Our Next Solar Cycle”
NASA has a video about the next Solar Cycle. Every 11 years your planet’s yellow star goes through a cycle of more or less activity. This activity can effect the layers of your planet’s atmosphere. In turn that impacts the … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio, Look! Up in the sky!
Tagged amateur radio, CQ, Ham radio, NASA, solar cycle
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CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Sunday: Morse and an amazing mini-speaker
We are still in a period of relative “lockdown”. This could be a good time for some of you to get your Amateur Radio license. A while back I mentioned that a couple of obtained their Technician license and had received … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: surprise!
ZedNet is operational. More HERE. We should figure out some schedules. Meanwhile, a local Elmer sent me something the other day. He captured a shot of the QRZ page which featured my call that day! Fun. That’s about it. If you … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio: Very cool idea – “Shrines on the Air” Special Event?
The other day, in reference to the conference I attended at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI, I mentioned that it would be very cool indeed to hold a “special event” at the Shrine, perhaps … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Monday: kicking myself
I could kick myself. I am heading to La Crosse today for the annual Speculum Iustitiae canon law conference. I might have thought to get my act together ahead of time so that I could operate from there. I’ve gotta … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Wednesday: A Case in Point, ZedNet and Solar Cycles
I had a note today pointing me to SpaceWeather (which I regularly monitor) which has a post about new spots on your planet’s yellow star. These spots herald Solar Cycle 25, because they have a distinct signature. To wit: SUNSPOTS … Read More
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Saturday: DXing and Vatican call sighting, and Vatican Radio LATIN news program
I have had some success making DX contacts recently. Here’s a shot of my log from yesterday. Sometimes when it is hard to copy the callsign letters, some hams will veer away from the standard NATO alphabet and use other … Read More
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Saturday: Shhhhh!
First things first. I’m calling CQ for a good graphic artist who might design an appropriate logo for ZedNet. Maybe something with… lightning bolts against ones and zeros. I dunno. I’m not creative that way. Regarding ZedNet and DMR operation, … Read More
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Saturday: QSL Cards and some firsts
Regarding ZedNet and DMR operation, I refer to you THIS. I created a page for the List of YOUR callsigns. HERE Chime in or drop me a note if your call doesn’t appear in the list. Now for some fun stuff. … Read More
CQ CQ CQ Ham Radio Thursday: ZedNet, my first pile up, and remote from GITMO and… Vatican City?
Just a reminder to any hams out there who might be interested in ZedNet. ZedNet is a worldwide talkgroup – 31429 More HERE. But quickly… For you who are into this digital stuff, ZedNet still exists on the Yaesu System Fusion (Wires-X) “room” … Read More
Day 6-7 – NS Guantanamo Bay: Of mates and doors and details
My time here at GITMO is paying some dividends. First, the heat seems to be helping my shoulder and foot, which were injured during the winter. Also, today I got some writing done for the paper ahead of time. Some … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged chess, CQ, CS Lewis, Ham radio
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CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday: ZedNet slowly growing
Just a reminder to any hams out there who might be interested in ZedNet. Just recently a Catholic permanent deacon who has been a reader of many years has chimed in on ZedNet, through his local repeater. The technology is … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Tuesday: ZedNet reminder
Just a reminder to any hams out there who might be interested in ZedNet. ZedNet is Brandmeister DMR worldwide talkgroup 31429 More HERE. But quickly… Also, for you who are into this digital stuff, ZedNet still exists on the Yaesu System … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Wednesday: Zednet – UPDATE
UPDATE 29 March: It looks as if some of you hams are poking around! Also, I now have access – thanks to a reader – to a remote station! I’ll be getting active (phone) pretty soon. I’m working on MORSE … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday: ZedNet possibility and June Field Day potential
One of our frequent commentators here, WB0YLE, who is my online Elmer, has been lavishly generous with technical knowledge and skills. He is the one who set up the Echolink node for our use. WB0YLE is taking our networking possibilities … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday : Vatican
I haven’t posted about Ham Radio lately. I haven’t been active. I have no “shack” at the moment here in the Cupboard Under the Stairs. (No bird feeders, either… though I do have a stove, now. That’s something.) However, I … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio
Tagged CQ, Ham Radio Saturday, Morse Code, Vatican Radio, Zuhlsdorf's Law
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CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday – Misc
It has been a few weeks since I’ve posted under this rubric. One of you readers sent me a laser measuring device, which should be helpful. Thanks! Also, I got some Anderson Powerpole stuff. Thanks! I have some serious to … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – Ham Radio Thursday: Vatican Radio commits “hertzian-suicide”
I was alerted by a reader about this sad development via Portale Italradio: Vatican Radio to leave Short Wave for Daily Mass and Rosary No more short waves for two of the most followed liturgical broadcasts of Vatican Radio. As … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: Zuhlsdorf’s Law isn’t finished with me yet, CW, and Echolink
I told you last week about my ongoing travails with Zuhlsdorf’s Law. It’s isn’t quite done with me yet, I’m afraid. We had a big storm rip through here, a consequence of which was that a big pine tree I … Read More
UncleBlobb on ADVENTCAzT 2024 – 24 – Vigil of Christmas – Inside: “God bless you, Father Z.!!! Thank you very much for your blog and these AdventcaZts. Merry Christmas to you!”
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