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Leon N1TX

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Humanitarian. World traveler. Ham radio enthusiast aka KL2R. Alaskan. Former Cold Warrior, RF systems engineer, UNHCR. Proud to serve as a NOAA leader for two decades. Secular humanist. Committed to making the world around me a better place.

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I read “The Audacity of Hope” and was thoroughly on board. Dammit, what a sellout on so many fronts. Nevertheless, it pales in comparison to where we are today.

10.03.2026 02:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I’d be willing to sign on to a class action.

10.03.2026 01:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The disparity between US prices and those in other countries has always amazed me. There are wild differences here, too. In Alaska most settlements are off the road system, so fuel has to be barged or flown in. They can pay 3-4x compared to those connected by the roads.

09.03.2026 14:28 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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March 2, 2026, Gasoline averaged $3.148 per gallon in the US. It rose to $3.45 within a week. Next week should be fun as this happens.

09.03.2026 03:36 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0

I like your holistic point of view. Cars are just gears in a much bigger machine. ALL costs (financial, pollution, quality of life) must be taken into account to improve the system.

08.03.2026 20:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Camp Guards sure seem to think it’s a death camp.

08.03.2026 03:37 👍 281 🔁 123 💬 7 📌 2

That’s relative good news, I guess. I can’t wait to see the bottom-of-barrel contenders.

08.03.2026 03:56 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

🤣🤣🤣

07.03.2026 20:45 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

SEE?!? This is exactly the BS she pulled as rep. Sounds like another sellout. The issues are far more consequential from the power of the Senate. This is no time for timidity or opacity.

07.03.2026 02:53 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Veterans know EXACTLY what this kind of language turns into in real life.
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

07.03.2026 02:45 👍 2015 🔁 757 💬 142 📌 41

Good morning!

06.03.2026 15:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Good evening from Two Rivers, Alaska. 0F, calm winds. 1941 local time. Looking west.

06.03.2026 06:46 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Will Mullin be confirmed? 90-10 yes, but it’s not over until it’s over. And who replaces him in the senate? I’m betting Gov. Stitt will choose former OK Education Secretary Ryan “Bible in Every Classroom” Walters.

05.03.2026 19:57 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

You’re going to love that rig.

05.03.2026 04:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Never give up. Fantastic job!

05.03.2026 04:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I feel election tampering is up there with capital murder. It is far from a “victimless” crime. Quite the opposite. I expect clemency from a Trumpian R governor, but not D. Stand strong. Fight the other issues hanging over the state in court. Don’t bend the knee. Easy ≠ right.

05.03.2026 03:31 👍 14 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Exactly.

05.03.2026 02:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

OMG I love it.

05.03.2026 02:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

They owe us nothing.

04.03.2026 21:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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3Y0K loud on 20m CW today at 20z at KL2R. The DXpedition is impressive. The lids not so much. Their transmit frequency is the gray bar. Callers are spread up to 15 kHz.

04.03.2026 20:57 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Good luck with #endqualifiedimmuniity

04.03.2026 17:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This “tradition” extends back to the 18th century when the Russians arrived. The vast majority of Outside interests operating in Alaska have never prioritized local improvements. Dig it, hook it, pump it, burn it. Move on.

04.03.2026 15:48 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Costco occasionally has fresh, but you could use fig jam or preserves.

04.03.2026 03:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I’m thinking something brie-figgy.

04.03.2026 03:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

A second MD friend supports the skin cancer diagnosis. I stand corrected!

03.03.2026 20:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Every Theocracy Country Currently in Existence in the World:

Afghanistan
Iran
Mauritania
Saudi Arabia
Vatican City
Yemen
United States*

* Application pending

03.03.2026 19:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I’m like you. I’m sick of words not backed by actions. Walk it like you talk it, or STFU and get out of the way.

03.03.2026 19:52 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ok I might be incorrect. From a retired MD friend: The reddened area looks too posterior for a carotid endarterectomy…This rash is where the typical red neck actinic keratoses would be - not from working under the blazing sun but likely from all his golfing.”

03.03.2026 03:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I love it. That’s a wonderful pick-me-up for a rough patch.

03.03.2026 01:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I have +6F at my house in Two Rivers! Sadly @alaskawx.bsky.social had bad news from the Europeans about the next two weeks. Stop the madness!!!

03.03.2026 01:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0