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Ryan Wilkins

Hamming it up by the camp fire which is almost out and I’ve no more wood. #hamradio #amateurradio https://image.nostr.build/cf7ba97135180c82966b0da2c113215caca3b61950208aee02b3f37a9439a9b9.jpg

2024-09-07 21:16:59

I’m not this talented. #photography https://image.nostr.build/bcc79c3a9c232273b6db5b8d502376d32de84f4520efe36681ad3c9827f4d9b5.jpg

2024-09-07 04:53:18

Good night, #Nostr. It’s been a busy day. Tomorrow is another day. See you then.

2024-09-07 04:45:38

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Works for me!

2024-09-07 03:30:07

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Second/third/fourth chances are sometimes warranted.

2024-09-07 01:50:59

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It didn’t work.

2024-09-07 01:50:07

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Humbled? Contented? Satisfied?

2024-09-06 04:59:00

Good night, #Nostr. I’m wiped out. Sleep well all.

2024-09-06 04:08:58

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The Internet was and still is a great enabler. It helped to erode the power held by the relative few for a long time. #Bitcoin will do the same thing but for those looking to be part of the future economic systems that they’ve more or less been shut out of for a long time. These are historic times that I don’t think a lot of people appreciate. Maybe in a few hundred years they’ll refer to this time period as the start of the plebeian period where the common man rose up and took power back from the few who wished to control all.

2024-09-06 03:53:38

For sure #note17gp…mhvk

2024-09-06 03:49:39

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Been licensed for about 31 years.

2024-09-06 03:21:47

Marathon Digital’s Fred Thiel explains how #Bitcoin can be used to offset the $35T US national debt and how nation states will be competing over #BTC power projection as a sovereign reserve asset❗️
Not owning Bitcoin is a threat to National Security. Softwar thesis in play!
This came from Crypto Trading Reports on Telegram. https://video.nostr.build/23d5855f7372856450d286319e4804b3403837540e60e703d664d8e7b1c0e60e.mp4

2024-09-06 00:15:19

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You’re absolutely, right. We are NOT going to be able to reach everyone. And you know what? That’s fine. This ecosystem isn’t here to force our views on everyone else. It’s to allow the free expression of one’s self, at least within societal norms, that can’t be censored or restricted by some overarching governmental or corporate entity. #Bitcoin is meant to provide an alternative means of exchanging value with others without a government or corporate entity telling us with whom, when and how much we can transact. Nothing in it is meant to force anyone to the table or to come around to our way of doing things. #Bitcoin and #Nostr don’t care. If you want to play, come on in. If you don’t, no worries or hard feelings. It’s literally that simple.
With that said, not everyone will come here with pure intent to #Nostr. For instance, I don’t want to see a bunch of child porn, or porn at all really, on here. I’m a God-fearing man who is married to a God-fearing woman and we have a bunch of kids. We attend church weekly. God is a central part of our lives in many of the things we do. We don’t believe that exposing our kids to other people being exploited is in anybody’s best interests. However, don’t get the idea that we’re by any means perfect. We’re far from it. I actually don’t know for sure what can be removed from #Nostr, but it seems like pictures are hosted on an external hosting service so those can probably be removed. There is a “report” button where a post can be reported. I have no idea what happens when that button is pressed. I think the #Nostr relays might be able to control which other relays they connect to such that if there are a few “bad actor” relays then they can be dealt with in some way, but it’s probably not as simple as a button to ban someone like in a centralized service. I think that having a completely open and unmanaged system can only lead to chaos eventually, and I think there are some things that can be done to help police the place, but if a government or corporation wants to detain someone or threaten someone or censor someone then I don’t think this is practical. Who are they going to threaten or detain? Given the decentralized nature of the network, good luck. It’s not always going to be sunshine and roses for decentralization, but the collective “we” will figure it out, and by the looks of it we’ve got an amazing system here that seems to be succeeding.

2024-09-05 22:19:39

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I ran into this recently at an auto repair shop. But the difference between you and me is I wasn’t quick enough on the draw to bring up #Bitcoin. I just pulled out my debit card instead and paid that way.

2024-09-05 22:12:23

He seems very intrigued by the idea of #Bitcoin. https://image.nostr.build/4f3c9d9d2cbddb435118f26ee527a1e09b0fa2218dd86ecf4553f11df3001032.jpg

2024-09-05 18:08:39

It would be pretty amazing to be there, but I am here now and that’s just fine. #note1ps9…apgw

2024-09-05 18:06:50

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I was working that way.. But I caved and got the tires replaced last week. https://image.nostr.build/563ce3e7c0041944747456047a9e8d12ebbc70943c5d650a8ec0b1faef946bdf.jpg

2024-09-05 15:50:22

@npub1h8n…rpev I listened to your first roundtable podcast last night and I thought it went well so keep them coming! I’m looking forward to the next.

2024-09-05 14:35:11

Truth #note16uc…dmk7

2024-09-05 14:34:24

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I hadn’t really thought of it this way. Yes, I know Bitcoin is different and not out for the benefit of the privileged few, but I don’t think I would have explained it this way.
The thing about buzzwords is spot on, I think. I was just talking about AI and SDN (software defined networking) as buzzwords the other day with someone. It makes a lot of sense that Bitcoin outsiders would see Bitcoin as a buzzword and, thus, not take it seriously.
I’ve been championing Bitcoin lately to friends and family, and many probably think I’ve gone off the rails. One called it a Ponzi scheme. Another called it vaporware. This seems to be a common theme that I’ve heard from others pushing Bitcoin. Most importantly, though, my wife seems to be coming around to Bitcoin.

2024-09-05 05:08:59

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It feels different for sure.

2024-09-04 13:48:02

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Very true. There are many God-less people running around aimlessly searching for some sort of meaning.. desperately trying to create meaning in their lives, not knowing how to do it. Possessions often take the place of God in their lives. These things do not make us happier. Slowly but surely these possessions end up weighing us down more and more, restricting us. We have to house, move, store, take care of, heat or cool, and power these things. The things end up owning us instead of us owning the things. It’s an insidious racket that we’ve been taught to embrace even if indirectly.

2024-09-03 20:09:54

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That’s funny. :-)

2024-09-03 20:08:49

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It really is.

2024-09-03 20:05:20

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Good luck prying my #Bitcoin out of my cold, dead hands.

2024-09-03 19:45:33

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I wonder if someone has come up with a #Bitcoin node running over HF yet.

2024-09-03 19:40:14

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For the hospital turn right, for McDonald’s turn left.

2024-09-03 19:36:15

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Sounds like a shill for the big players who basically just want to buy all the #bitcoin for themselves.
When I saw Blackrock, Fidelity and others get involved in #Bitcoin, I would have run from the asset, except that I know it can’t be manipulated like any fiat can. Does it matter if the CIA or Putin or whomever designed it? We have the proof in the protocol that it’s the hardest money out there. Try as they might, if I don’t want to give up my Bitcoin, they can’t get it from me.
Keep stacking sats, people.

2024-09-03 04:57:58

GN #nostr. Sweet dreams of stacking sats. #bitcoin

2024-09-02 00:02:35

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Probably true

2024-09-01 23:07:16

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Thank you for sharing. I have seen many of your picture posts and appreciate looking at the varied pictures you’ve posted.

2024-09-01 22:22:10

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Many things in life help to prepare us for the things yet to come. You’ve obviously had at least one past experience that caused you to write your post. I’ve taken a road similar to you in this regard. Getting emotional never goes away, but what you do with that feeling is what you need to focus on. This can be said for how you react to many situations in life. Can you recognize and arrest that “trigger happy psychopath” feeling?
It’s a battle you can win.

2024-09-01 22:14:02

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I like it. We should be working with what we have rather than against it.

2024-09-01 16:04:42

GM, #nostr. https://image.nostr.build/ec6556f0621b64a34b347ef78d63d036008a53b3dc4f90b2ca28fb9550c33ea1.jpg

2024-09-01 05:51:53

Good night, #nostr.
#photography https://image.nostr.build/f666ada4bd32403815ec590d3ca2d5f4ff850de8e7e96f2a0610ec39acb53a4d.jpg

2024-09-01 03:12:00

Good evening, #nostr.
#outdoor #fire #solostove https://image.nostr.build/e1a13017ea40d95a4af4216d7987ed80ed5fa36c6044643549bdf4bfd03ed166.jpg

2024-09-01 02:07:49

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Probably that’s what happened. Airplanes usually have multiple tanks and there’s a fuel select valve. He probably had it on one tank instead of “both” and just switched it over to the other wing tank. It happens. My training taught me to use “both” but there are sometimes good reasons to feed off of one.

2024-08-31 23:14:28

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It’s family. They’ll still love me even if they think I’m a psychopath.
Just today I was at a Cross Country race talking up Bitcoin to another dad there. We both missed the start and the end of the race. My wife might not have been too happy with me, but I’m pretty sure the other guy didn’t think I was a psychopath.

2024-08-31 13:36:44

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I’ve run into this. Just stay the course and ignore the fact that they all think you’re a bit off or misguided.
I’ve been told it’s a Ponzi scheme and that the government will just outlaw it. However, I did have a reasonable conversation about it a few nights ago. Baby steps.
Any time I find a situation, which is often, where Bitcoin solves the issue being discussed, I say “Bitcoin solves this.” Usually I get some rebuke to that, but then I try to briefly explain how it solves the issue.
Just stay the course. This is a mindset change that we’re working toward here, and it’s not going to be easy for some people.

2024-08-31 13:22:20

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Being a pilot, I can confirm that an engine out does get your attention.
Beautiful picture.

2024-08-31 04:53:00

GN #nostr https://image.nostr.build/4ac8189dc7c2827ea1fe692819003e7ef94e59db808b0f170848954783cbd764.jpg

2024-08-31 03:32:17

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Somehow, I’m both surprised and not surprised at the same time.

2024-08-31 02:12:27

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I am.

2024-08-31 01:57:33

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To add on to this, I’ve run a repeater before on 900 MHz using old Motorola paging gear. The thing put out 225 W forward but I had to dial that back to about 150 W because of desense issues with the receiver.
I approached my repeater coordinator and asked if they’d even coordinate it on a non-standard split (430.15/439.15). Surprisingly they answered saying they’ve never had a request for such a low powered repeater before. The end result was don’t use the 9 MHz split and stick with the standard 5 MHz split. My concern was that using a 5 MHz split with an inexpensive flat pack duplexer would have more insertion loss. Maybe it wouldn’t matter that much.
The big red flag that I’ve had so far is that the hotspots aren’t set up to handle power outages very well. Maybe I can modify the thing so it will survive power outages with minimal issue.

2024-08-31 01:45:24

Been thinking about setting up a low-cost #dmr repeater using a Raspberry Pi and WPSD. Also the power would be low… thinking 1-2 Watts forward. Also thinking making it so it’s powered over Power-over-Ethernet.
Anybody tried such a thing?
#hamradio

2024-08-31 01:33:00

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Great movie

2024-08-31 01:28:20

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Well that didn’t take long. :-)

2024-08-31 01:11:38

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Congrats!

2024-08-31 01:10:12

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That’s awesome! Congrats!
My first HF contact resulted in the oversensitive arc-fault breakers in my house tripping and cutting off the power to my radio mid contact. Oh well. It was still really cool!

2024-08-31 00:40:55

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Hopefully this will push more people toward #nostr

2024-08-31 00:37:53

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That is kind of disturbing.

2024-08-31 00:35:33

The more you learn about #bitcoin the more you realize this is the proper way forward. #note12tl…95wu

2024-08-31 00:34:32

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It might be unbelievable but it’s not going to stop many people IMO.

2024-08-31 00:32:32

I’m looking to get a better understanding of trading cryptos. I’ve been invested in various cryptos, including #bitcoin, for a long time, but I’ve just been a buy and hold kind of guy. Does anyone have good suggestions for content covering the ins and outs of crypto trading, analyzing charts, etc? #crypto #cryptocurrency

2024-08-31 00:24:21

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I somehow don’t really think this will stop people.

2024-08-30 05:57:21

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Looks good.

2024-03-09 00:08:37

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I wish I could say I didn’t know this, but I just reset my mouse traps today.

2024-02-01 03:30:17

Zelenskyy is apparently trying to fund the continuance of his war through book sales these days. Seen at Barnes and Noble in Westlake, OH, USA today.
#ukraine #zelenskyy https://image.nostr.build/c4cc754bd5328fb74ce90b5a5dddc256b7201b93fe2ae4075411f72cd836fbdd.jpg

2024-02-01 03:21:05

Nothing to be concerned about here.
#meme #memes #memestr #nostrmemes https://image.nostr.build/25ee6712113510ef74ac7475b39454f4a0cfe5301f129e02a27cf162d7e708fc.jpg

2024-01-07 20:23:46

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1. Yes
2. I’m licensed as Extra in the USA
3. General happenings in the industry.
4. No, but I might be interested
5. Data comms maybe Bitcoin related if we could pull that off legally.
6. I’d be happy with more amateur radio news and current happenings.

2023-11-08 04:23:25

Not a great showing in Ohio statewide voting tonight.
1. Murdering unborn kids at any time until birth has been enshrined in the Ohio constitution.
2. We can legally now be high while murdering the unborn kids, or any other time for that matter. I guess this is to lessen the pain of #1?
Some days humanity disgusts me.
#ohio #voting #vote

2023-11-05 04:22:53

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I figured it wasn’t that simple. :-)

2023-11-05 00:22:14

I haven’t done the math so I don’t know if these claims are true. What do you think? #meme #memes #memestr https://image.nostr.build/2dd8e8791f36790658f3289040f967cf32930bec38c0dfd1fc63562a6eef1247.jpg

2023-10-27 18:31:46

#meme #memestr #memes https://image.nostr.build/b54a427104d02c1fc8a81483556e7f8a3487bd79ef2637e17b1ccf219b366d00.jpg

2023-10-26 05:33:26

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I have the same issue.

2023-10-26 03:54:13

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Hillsdale has some great courses online for free. They’ve also become very competitive for prospective students within the last few years given the political goings on in this country. Last I heard their acceptance rate was something like 20% of all applications.

2023-10-24 22:36:50

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What ways are you thinking?

2023-10-14 12:39:12

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Good idea. I did send them an email but never received a reply. Thanks!

2023-10-14 03:14:13

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When you plug in a USB-A cable and it just goes in the first time, does this indicate some sort of glitch in the simulation?

2023-10-14 03:06:43

My kids will not be fighting in your senseless war. #note1s06…kq8l

2023-10-14 02:51:27

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Thanks! You too.

2023-10-12 22:44:44

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That’s kind of what I was thinking.

2023-10-12 17:43:36

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I tried. My teenage kids have zero interest in learning Linux. Of course, they’re not terribly interested in driving either.
Maybe it’s that they think Linux is the OG’s OS like how they think Facebook is the OG’s social media.

2023-10-11 20:42:29

#bitcoin #fiat #currency https://image.nostr.build/4e86c010347ed5540054301ccac62b21142aa685ea9c810fac3a27be826f0ffd.jpg

2023-10-08 18:25:25

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What @Shashue said

2023-10-08 06:09:49

I had ~130,000 #sats on a #lightning wallet through #bluewallet before they closed down their #lndhub node. I didn’t realize they were doing this until recently. The balance still shows in BlueWallet but I’m unable to do anything with it. Did I lose these sats?

2023-10-08 01:39:46

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This is probably the most correct answer.

2023-10-08 00:35:02

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I remember the days of being able to go to the airport just for the fun of it. Now you’re presumed to be a criminal if you don’t have a sanctioned reason to be there.
At Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE), they used to have an observation deck that people could go outside and watch the goings on while waiting for departing or arriving flights. This was before 9/11 and before the requirement to have a ticket to get down the concourse. It’s still there but it’s long since been closed. It’s too bad, really. I spent a part of my high school days there. That place got me into Amateur Radio from running into a likeminded person who happened to be in Amateur Radio. That place also helped stoke my desire to get my pilot’s license, which I did do. That place also helped keep me thin because I would ride my bike out there. It’s all changed.

2023-10-07 22:12:58

Started running a Bitcoin full node a few days ago. When running “bitcoin-cli -netinfo” it shows network connection info as expected but it shows “score” and a number that periodically increases. I haven’t been able to find info on this. What does this mean or do? #bitcoin

2023-10-07 16:54:22

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Numerous others have recently said the same thing. I guess this went into effect a few days ago.

2023-10-03 20:31:41

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Great advice. I have an IoT SSID on my wireless network for this reason. My IoT and other untrusted devices go here. They have Internet access but no access to any other devices on my network.

2023-10-03 03:40:18

I find myself saying “Bitcoin solves this” more and more.

2023-10-03 03:13:20

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I think you’re right.

2023-10-03 03:12:29

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I’ve got some very leftie friends who give me the business all the time for my political views. It’s crazy how tuned in to the MSM they are and they just eat it all up. Funny thing is when I come to the party with some facts and stats, they all shut up because they can’t refute any of it.

2023-10-01 20:00:18

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I ran across this last night. It’s not my thing and I’d rather not see it. What can be done about it?

2023-10-01 02:18:03

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It wouldn’t surprise me if this was some kind of FUD to try to take down Bitcoin in favor of some new, better, faster thing that doesn’t have the same kinds of guarantees that Bitcoin has in favor of eventually controlling the new, better, faster thing (read: your betters don’t want to lose power).
Or maybe not.